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Mar
20
Mon
2023 Peep Diorama Contest!
Mar 20 – Apr 1 all-day

Fun for the whole family Dawson County Libray is bringing back their popular PEEP Diorama Contest. Dioramas must include a character portrayed by a peep and boxes must be shoebox-sized. The library will be accepting entries Mar. 20 – Apr. 1. Two winners will be given $25 gift cards in the categories of ‘PEEPles Choice’ and ‘Best in PEEPs’. Winners will be announced April 10 after a week of public voting.

Mar
21
Tue
Book Babies
Mar 21 @ 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

It’s never too early to chew on a good book! This program is designed for babies (along with parent) from birth to 23 months. We’ll be creating building blocks of early literacy through songs, action rhymes, books, and playtime. These are wonderful times for your babies to hear lots of language, and a great opportunity for you to meet new parents! (Structured activity for 15 minutes with playtime after). Book Babies Lapsit will be held Tuesdays at 11 am. (March 21st, 28th & April 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th).

Just Words Scrabble Club @ Lumpkin County Library
Mar 21 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month for our adult Scrabble club. All levels of experience are welcome, and all materials are provided for this FREE program.

Red Cross Blood Drive
Mar 21 @ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Register online to schedule your appointment for the Red Cross Blood Drive by clicking this link

Amicalola Bee Keepers
Mar 21 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Monthly Beekeeper Meeting: For more information go to  www.AmicalolaBeekeepers.com.

Mar
22
Wed
Building Blocks
Mar 22 @ 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Building Blocks Storytime will be held on Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. The programs last 45 minutes to an hour and may include songs, fingerplays, and crafts in addition to the stories. Building Blocks Storytime is designed for children ages 4 to 5. No registration is required, but groups larger than five are requested to call at least two days in advance. Join us for Building Blocks Storytime Wednesday mornings at 11:00 a.m. (March 22nd, 29th & April 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th).

Colorama Adult Coloring Club
Mar 22 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us for adult coloring club every Wednesday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. All supplies are provided for this FREE program. Stay the whole time, or drop in as you like. Join us for this time of conversation, creativity, and de-stressing!

Movers and Shakers
Mar 22 @ 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Movers and Shakers Storytime will be held on Wednesday afternoons at 2 pm. The programs last 45 minutes and may include songs, fingerplays, and crafts in addition to the stories. Movers and Shakers Storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 3. No registration is required, but groups larger than five are requested to call at least two days in advance. Join us for Movers and Shakers Storytime Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 pm. (March 22nd, 29th & April 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th).

Spring STEM Wednesdays
Mar 22 @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Join us in the Dawson County Library Meeting Room from 3:30 – 5:00 pm to explore the wonders of science through fun-filled activities that will spark your child’s scientific curiosity. This Spring we’ll be learning about the properties of water, dabble in a little chemistry, explore force and motion, take small appliances apart to see how they work, and experiment with magnetism and electricity. 

This DROP-IN event is designed for ages 5 -10 and their parents. Allow 45 minutes to complete the projects available each week. No registration required.

Mar
23
Thu
Internet Safety
Mar 23 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

The Internet is a useful tool—but it can also be dangerous! This Internet Safety class with the Lumpkin County Library will teach you how to surf the web safely while also learning about the most common signs that something may be a scam or a virus. Registration is required, with a limited class size of 5. Please call 706-864-3668 to register.