Summer Reading Program – Appleby
APPLEBY BRANCH LIBRARY ALL AGE PROGRAMS
June 2023
June 1 – June 30
June Coloring Contest for All
Come in during the month of June, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece.
June 1 – June 30
All Together Now Scavenger Hunt
Come in during the month of June for an All Together Now theme scavenger hunt for all ages.
Tuesday, June 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 8:00 pm
Evenings in Appleby Gardens Concert Series
It’s back and in person! Enjoy a concert under the trees on the Appleby lawn every Tuesday in June. More information at arcpls.org/concerts
Monday, June 12 & 24 at 10:30am
Family Movie at Appleby
Enjoy a movie rated G or PG on the library’s almost-big screen. Registration required for individuals and groups. Bring your own snacks. For more information or to register at 706-736-6244.
APPLEBY BRANCH LIBRARY CHILDREN PROGRAMS
June 2023
Monday, June 5 at 4:00 pm
Adventures in Book Land
Join us as we celebrate our love of reading, share your favorite author or book with us. We’ll share books we are loving, do an activity and more. Best for ages 7 and up.
Wednesday, June 7 at 10:30 am
All Together Now Friendship Banner
Please join us at Appleby as we celebrate the Summer Reading Program by making an original banner with the artwork of those visiting Appleby Library for the Summer Fun.
All ages are welcome. Registration Required: 706-736-6244
Saturday, June 10 at 10:30 am
Crafty: Make or Take
Join us at Appleby to make a craft or stop by and pick up a craft kit while supplies last. Best for ages 6 and up.
Tuesday, June 13 at 4 pm
Design Tech: Design and Create a Bookmark
Join us as we learn how to design and create a bookmark. Ages 7 and up. Registration Required: 706-736-6244
Wednesday, June 14 at 10:30 am
Bumble Bee Craft
Join us at the Appleby Branch for a bumble Bee craft. Ages 3 and older. Registration required: 706-736-6244
Wednesday, June 14 at 4 pm
Watercolor Paint: DIY Crafts for Kids
Join us at Appleby as we make DIY crafts using Watercolor Paint. Best for ages 5-11. Registration Required: 706-736-6244
Wednesday, June 21 at 10:30 am
Ann Sprinkle and Her Therapy Dogs
Join us as Ann Sprinkle and her Therapy Dogs visit Appleby. Learn basic doggie manners to share with your canine friend and watch cool dog tricks. Best for ages 3 and up. Registration Required: 706-736-6244
Wednesday, June 21 at 4 pm
STEM Challenge
Join us at Appleby as we take on a STEM challenge, what will we learn about today? Ages 7 and up. Registration Required: 706-736-6244
Wednesday, June 28 at 10:30 am
Activity Break for Kids
Join us as we celebrate “All Together Now” at our library – with a craft, activity, etc. Registration required: 706-736-6244
APPLEBY BRANCH LIBRARY YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS
June 2023
Thursday, June 1 at 4 pm
Watercolor Paint: DIY Crafts
Join us at Appleby as we make DIY crafts using Watercolor Paint. Best for ages 12-18. Registration Required: 706-736-6244
Tuesday, June 6 at 4 pm
Teen Tech Help
Bring your device – phone, tablet, laptop, etc. and receive one-on-one assistance from library staff. Best for ages 12-18. Registration Required: 706-736-6244
Tuesday, June 20 at 4:00 pm
Book Smart
Join us as we celebrate our love of reading, share your favorite author or book with us. We’ll share books we are loving, do an activity and more. Best for ages 12-18.
APPLEBY BRANCH LIBRARY ADULT PROGRAMS
June 2023
Thursday, June 1 at 10:30 am
Designs with Canva
Join us at Appleby as we show you how you can use Canva to create designs such as greeting cards, Facebook posts, place cards, and more. Registration required: 706-736-6244
Thursday, June 1 at 4:00 pm
Watercolor Paint: DIY Crafts
Join us at Appleby as we make DIY crafts using Watercolor Paint. Registration Required: 706-736-6244
Tuesday, June 6 at 10:30 am
Senior Tech Tip & Help
Bring your device – phone, tablet, laptop, etc. and receive one-on-one assistance from library staff. Registration required due to limited space. Call 706-736-6244 for more information and to register.
Tuesday, June 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 8:00 pm
Evenings in Appleby Gardens Concert Series
It’s back and in person! Enjoy a concert under the trees on the Appleby lawn every Tuesday in June. More information at arcpls.org/concerts
Monday, June 26 at 3:00 pm
As the Page Turns
Are you an adult who loves to read? Come by Appleby as we discuss this month’s book club read! Call 706-736-6244 to find out what we’re reading this month!
APPLEBY BRANCH LIBRARY ALL AGE PROGRAMS
July 2023
January 1 – December 31, 2023
Appleby Checkout Challenge
Join us as we challenge ourselves to read more books, watch more DVDs, and listen to more audiobooks than in 2022 from the library.
July 2023
July 1 – July 31
July Coloring Contest for All
Come in during the month of July, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece.
July 1 – July 31
All Together Now Scavenger Hunt
Come in during the month of July for an All Together Now theme scavenger hunt for all ages.
Monday, July 10 & 24 at 10:30am
Family Movie at Appleby
Enjoy a movie rated G or PG on the library’s almost-big screen. Registration required for individuals and groups. Bring your own snacks. For more information or to register at 706-736-6244.
APPLEBY BRANCH LIBRARY CHILDREN PROGRAMS
July 2023
Saturday, July 1 & 22 at 10:30 am
Crafty: Make or Take
Join us at Appleby to make a craft or stop by and pick up a craft kit while supplies last. Best for ages 6 and up.
Monday, July 3 at 4:00 pm
Adventures in Book Land
Join us as we celebrate our love of reading, share your favorite author or book with us. We’ll share books we are loving, do an activity and more. Best for ages 7 and up.
Wednesday, July 5 at 10:30 am
Curly Hair, Big Hair, & Hair Everywhere
Join us as we celebrate “All Together Now” at our library – We’ll read a book about hair and hairstyles, see different hairstyles demonstrated by a stylist, and create our own hairstyle on a puppet. Best for ages 3 and up. Registration required: 706-736-6244
Tuesday, July 11 at 4:00 pm
Kid Tech: Typing Skills
Join us as we learn about typing and practice typing skills in a fun way that kids will enjoy. Best for ages 9 and up. Registration is required for individuals due to limited space. Registration required: 706-736-6244
Wednesday, July 12 at 10:30 am
Patriotic Flag Decoration
Please join us at Appleby Library to make a patriotic flag decoration to celebrate our nation’s Independence. We will make a craft with glue, stickers, and crepe paper streamers. Program is for Pre-Readers and Early Readers, ages 3-10. Registration required: 706-736-6244
Wednesday, July 12 at 4:00 pm
Acrylic Paint: DIY Crafts for Kids
Join us at Appleby as we make DIY crafts using Acrylic Paint. Best for ages 5-11. Registration Required: 706-736-6244
Wednesday, July 19 at 10:30 am
Sean Poppy & Creatures of the CSRA
Join us as Sean Poppy from Savannah River Ecology Lab introduces us to some of the local creatures of the CSRA. Best for ages 3-12. Registration required: 706-736-6244
Wednesday, July 19 at 4 pm
STEM Challenge
Join us at Appleby as we take on a STEM challenge, what will we learn about today? Ages 7 and up. Registration Required: 706-736-6244
Wednesday, July 26 at 10:30 am
Turtle Craft
Join us for a fun turtle craft at the library. Ages 3 and older. Registration required: 706-736-6244
APPLEBY BRANCH LIBRARY YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS
July 2023
Thursday, July 6 at 4 pm
Acrylic Paint: DIY Crafts for Teens
Join us at Appleby as we make DIY crafts using Acrylic Paint. Best for ages 12-18. Registration Required: 706-736-6244
Wednesday, July 5 at 4 pm
Teen Tech Help
Bring your device – phone, tablet, laptop, etc. and receive one-on-one assistance from library staff. Best for ages 12-18. Registration Required: 706-736-6244
Monday, July 17 at 4:00 pm
Book Smart
Join us as we celebrate our love of reading, share your favorite author or book with us. We’ll share books we are loving, do an activity and more. Best for ages 12-18.
APPLEBY BRANCH LIBRARY ADULT PROGRAMS
July 2023
Monday, July 3 at 10:30 am
Senior Tech Tip & Help
Bring your device – phone, tablet, laptop, etc. and receive one-on-one assistance from library staff. Registration Required: 706-736-6244
Thursday, July 6 at 10:30 am
Libby: From eBooks to Magazines
Join us for a class on Libby. Learn how to set up your account, download audiobooks, eBooks, and magazines, and more. Registration Required: 706-736-6244
Thursday, July 6 at 4 pm
Acrylic Paint: DIY Crafts
Join us at Appleby as we make DIY crafts using Acrylic Paint. Registration Required: 706-736-6244
Monday, July 10 at 4:00 pm
Cookbook Bites
Join us at Appleby for a cookbook book club. We’ll share our favorites recipes from the cookbook as well as other tidbits. For more information call 706-736-6244.
Monday, July 24 at 4:00 pm
As the Page Turns – “Red at the Bone” by Jacqueline Woodson
Are you an adult who loves to read? Come by Appleby as we discuss this month’s book club read – “Red at the Bone” by Jacqueline Woodson! For more information call 706-736-6244
