Happy Holidays!
SMART SLIDER
Storytime with Santa
At the Wallace Branch Library
Tuesday, December 16th at 10:00am
Wednesday, December 17th at 10:00am
Storytime with Santa
At the Wallace Branch Library
Tuesday, December 16th at 10:00am
Wednesday, December 17th at 10:00am
Date: 12/03/2025 | Time: 10am - 11 am
Location: Maxwell Branch Library
Join us for a magical hour of holiday fun! Kids will create their own special
holiday craft. Spark some festive cheer and make a sparkling memory.
Santa Spectacular
Date: 12/03/2025 | Time: 10am - 11 am
Location: Maxwell Branch Library
Join us for a magical hour of holiday fun! Kids will create their own special
holiday craft. Spark some festive cheer and make a sparkling memory.
Santa Spectacular
Date: 12/13/2025 | Time: 1PM-3PM
Location: Wallace Branch Library
Join us for a fun movie, popcorn, and soft drinks. Call 706-722-6275 for more information. Appropriate for all ages.
Family Movie
Date: 12/13/2025 | Time: 1PM-3PM
Location: Wallace Branch Library
Join us for a fun movie, popcorn, and soft drinks. Call 706-722-6275 for more information. Appropriate for all ages.
Family Movie
DATE: 12/15/2025 | TIME: 10AM - 12PM
LOCATION: Wallace Branch Library
Registration Required
A chill morning book club for adults who love reading, chatting, and discovering new stories together. This month’s pick: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick. Grab your copy at the front desk for a copy beginning the week of November 17th.
Morning Pages Book Club
DATE: 12/15/2025 | TIME: 10AM - 12PM
LOCATION: Wallace Branch Library
Registration Required
A chill morning book club for adults who love reading, chatting, and discovering new stories together. This month’s pick: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick. Grab your copy at the front desk for a copy beginning the week of November 17th.
Morning Pages Book Club
Date: 12/30/2025 | Time: 3pm-4pm
Location: HQ | Ages: 14-18
For December, the book of the month is The Afterlife of Holly Chase: A Christmas and Holiday Book by Cynthia Hand. Come have a discussion about the book and engage in thoughtful conversations in a
safe and supportive place with other teens in our YA space while enjoying light refreshments. There are several copies available in the PINES system for you to check out.
TEEN BOOK CLUB
Date: 12/30/2025 | Time: 3pm-4pm
Location: HQ | Ages: 14-18
For December, the book of the month is The Afterlife of Holly Chase: A Christmas and Holiday Book by Cynthia Hand. Come have a discussion about the book and engage in thoughtful conversations in a
safe and supportive place with other teens in our YA space while enjoying light refreshments. There are several copies available in the PINES system for you to check out.
TEEN BOOK CLUB
Date: 12/10/2025 | Time: 4 PM-5 PM
Location: Friedman Branch Library
Get into the festive spirit and unleash your creativity at our Holiday Card-Making event. Whether you’re crafting heartfelt messages for family and friends or just looking for a fun, cozy activity, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Holiday Card Making
Date: 12/10/2025 | Time: 4 PM-5 PM
Location: Friedman Branch Library
Get into the festive spirit and unleash your creativity at our Holiday Card-Making event. Whether you’re crafting heartfelt messages for family and friends or just looking for a fun, cozy activity, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Holiday Card Making
DATE: 12/15/2025 | TIME: 4PM-5PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
LOCATION: HEADQUARTERS
Join us in the YA area/Teen Space for a fun
time of creating stationery using a marbling technique using shaving cream
and alcohol inks.
MARBLE PAPER
DATE: 12/15/2025 | TIME: 4PM-5PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
LOCATION: HEADQUARTERS
Join us in the YA area/Teen Space for a fun
time of creating stationery using a marbling technique using shaving cream
and alcohol inks.
MARBLE PAPER
Required Registration: Yes | Location: Maxwell Branch Library | Date: 12/08/2025 | Time: 10:30-11:30 am
Get into the holiday spirit by transforming ready-made ceramic coasters into personalized treasures! This fun, hands-on workshop lets you explore
your creativity while making charming keepsakes that are perfect for gifts or adding a festive touch to your home.
COZY CREATIONS: DIY Ceramic Coasters
Required Registration: Yes | Location: Maxwell Branch Library | Date: 12/08/2025 | Time: 10:30-11:30 am
Get into the holiday spirit by transforming ready-made ceramic coasters into personalized treasures! This fun, hands-on workshop lets you explore
your creativity while making charming keepsakes that are perfect for gifts or adding a festive touch to your home.
COZY CREATIONS: DIY Ceramic Coasters
Date: 12/04/2025 | Time: 4pm – 5pm
Required Registration: YES 706-736-6244
Location: Appleby Branch Library
Join us at Appleby as we use acrylic paint on wood slices – can be used as ornaments. No experience needed; all materials supplied. (Limited Supplies)
Acrylic Painting on Wood Slices
Date: 12/04/2025 | Time: 4pm – 5pm
Required Registration: YES 706-736-6244
Location: Appleby Branch Library
Join us at Appleby as we use acrylic paint on wood slices – can be used as ornaments. No experience needed; all materials supplied. (Limited Supplies)
Acrylic Painting on Wood Slices
Date: 12/02/2025 | Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Registration (Limited space): 706-736-6244
Location: Appleby Branch Library
Join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month as we help you with your device and answer your questions. Bring your device – phone, tablet, laptop, etc. and receive one-on-one assistance from library staff.
Senior Tech Tip & Help Morning Session
Date: 12/02/2025 | Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Registration (Limited space): 706-736-6244
Location: Appleby Branch Library
Join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month as we help you with your device and answer your questions. Bring your device – phone, tablet, laptop, etc. and receive one-on-one assistance from library staff.
Senior Tech Tip & Help Morning Session
Date: 12/15/2025 | Time: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Location: Friedman Branch Library
There is nothing better than putting ornaments on your Christmas
tree. So why not make your own? The Friedman Branch Library
is hosting a DIY Christmas Ornament event, and you’re invited.
All materials will be provided, just bring your creativity! creativity
DIY Ornaments
Date: 12/15/2025 | Time: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Location: Friedman Branch Library
There is nothing better than putting ornaments on your Christmas
tree. So why not make your own? The Friedman Branch Library
is hosting a DIY Christmas Ornament event, and you’re invited.
All materials will be provided, just bring your creativity! creativity
DIY Ornaments
eRead Kids update!
Timeline of Changes:
November 10: In-app notification appears. GPLS shares messaging via social media and eRead Kids GPLS
November 18: Final day for checkouts in the Boundless app.
November 19: Checkouts turned off in Boundless; final usage stats collected.
December 3: Boundless turns off and Palace access goes live.
eRead Kids update!
Timeline of Changes:
November 10: In-app notification appears. GPLS shares messaging via social media and georgialibraries.org/ereadkids.
November 18: Final day for checkouts in the Boundless app.
November 19: Checkouts turned off in Boundless; final usage stats collected.
December 3: Boundless turns off and Palace access goes live.
Access the AJC from your personal device when connected to library Wi-Fi or from a library computer. Simply use the link available below.
Access the AJC from your personal device when connected to library Wi-Fi or from a library computer. Simply use the link available below.
The AJC Second Chance Desk on the first Wednesday of every month is a FREE resource helping citizens of Burke and Richmond Counties clear eligible criminal records.
The AJC Second Chance Desk on the first Wednesday of every month is a FREE resource helping citizens of Burke and Richmond Counties clear eligible criminal records.
Prepare for ACCUPLACER and ASSET
college placement tests, CLEP exams,
and graduate school admissions exams
such as the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT
and PCAT using LearningExpress Library
Want to explore your family history?
Find helpful resources for your research by using MyHeritage Library Edition.
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Did you know access to books isn’t the only thing that comes with your PINES library card? That’s right! Ask your librarian about your free museum pass, city discounts and more.
Appleby every Wednesday 10:30
Diamond Lakes: Tuesdays 10am
Friedman: Tuesdays 10am
Maxwell: Wednesdays 10am
Wallace: Tuesdays 10am
Headquarters: Sensory Storytime Tuesdays 10am
Headquarters: Toddler Storytime Thursday 10am
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