Summer Reading Program – Diamond Lakes
DIAMOND LAKES BRANCH CHILDREN PROGRAMS- MAY – JULY 2023
May
May 1-5, 2023
Take and Make Craft
Crafting can be fun! Visit our branch to grab a craft kit while supplies last. Each kit will have materials and instructions to complete the craft at home. Best for ages up to 12 years old.
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Free Comic Book Day
Do you like Comic Books? Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Diamond Lakes Branch Library by picking up a free comic book while supplies last.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 10:00 am
Mother’s Day Storytime and Craft
Join Diamond Lakes Library for a special Mother’s Day Storytime and craft honoring Mothers.
Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Kid School’s Out movie
Kick-off the summer with a rated G, PG, or PG-13 movie on the library’s big screen. Registration is not required.
June
Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Summer Reading Kick off
Start the summer off right! Join Diamond Lakes and all of ARCPLS at Brookfield Park for fun, games, and exciting venders. Be sure to register for the summer reading program while you’re there!
June 5-9, 2023
Take and Make Craft
Crafting can be fun! Visit our branch to grab a craft kit while supplies last. Each kit will have materials and instructions to complete the craft at home. Best for ages up to 12 years old.
Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Summer Movie
You’re invited to chill out and enjoy a summer flick on our big screen. Films will be rated G, PG. Registration is not required.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 10:30 am
Tie Dye with 4-H
Do you want to make a groovy shirt? Bring your own white t-shirt and create a one of a kind shirt with the help of 4-H. Registration required, call 706-772-2432 to register.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 10:30 am
Father’s Day Craft
Happy Father’s Day! Join Diamond Lakes Branch Library as we celebrate fathers with a special Father’s Day Craft. Registration required, call 706-772-2432 to register.
Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 10:00 am
Eco-Talks with Mr. Sean Poppy from the Savannah River Ecology Lab
Do you like Reptiles and Amphibians? Join Mr. Sean Poppy from the Savannah River Ecology Lab as he shares information about these organisms and their habitats. Registration is required, call 706-772-2432 to register.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 10:00 am
Storytime w/ Morris Museum of Art
Come experience story time with the Morris Museum of Art as they explore the arts through a book reading and an art project. Registration required, call 706-772-2432 to register.
Friday, June 30, 2023 at 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Electricity safety with Jefferson Electric Cooperative
Learn tips and tricks from Jefferson Electric Cooperative to keep kids safe around electricity. Registration required, call 706-772-2432 to register.
July
Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Family Flicks
Chill out and enjoy a family- friendly movie on our big screen. Films will be rated G, PG or PG-13. Registration is not required.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 10:30 am
Storytime with Lionel Jones
Join us for a special story time with local author, Lionel Jones. He will be reading his children’s book entitled, “Cleophus the Clogging Cow”. Best for ages 0-5 years old. Registration is required: 706-772-2432
Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Family Flicks
Chill out and enjoy a family- friendly movie on our big screen. Films will be rated G, PG or PG-13. Registration is not required.
Monday, July 24- Friday, July 28, 2023
Back- to- School Contest
Are you ready for school? Come into our branch and test your luck by guessing how many crayons that are in our jar. The winner will be announced on Monday, July 31st and will receive a grab bag filled with school supplies.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 10:30 am
Paint & Surf Craft
Paddle out to the Diamond Lakes Branch Library and catch a fun craft. Best for ages 5-12. Registration required, call 706-772-2432 to register.
DIAMOND LAKES BRANCH YA PROGRAMS- MAY – JULY 2023
May
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Free Comic Book Day
Do you like Comic Books? Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Diamond Lakes Branch Library by picking up a free comic book while supplies last.
Friday, May 26, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Teen School’s out movie
Kick-off the summer with a rated G, PG, or PG-13 movie on the library’s big screen. Registration is not required.
June
Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Summer Reading Kick off
Start the summer off right! Join Diamond Lakes and all of ARCPLS at Brookfield Park for fun, games, and exciting venders. Be sure to register for the summer reading program while you’re there!
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 10:30 am
Tie Dye with 4-H
Do you want to make a groovy shirt? Bring your own white t-shirt and create a one of a kind shirt with the help of 4-H. Registration required, call 706-772-2432 to register.
Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 10:00 am
Eco-Talks with Mr. Sean Poppy from the Savannah River Ecology Lab
Do you like Reptiles and Amphibians? Join Mr. Sean Poppy from the Savannah River Ecology Lab as he shares information about these organisms and their habitats. Registration is required, call 706-772-2432 to register.
Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Summer Movie
You’re invited to chill out and enjoy a summer flick on our big screen. Films will be rated G, PG or PG-13. Registration is not required.
Friday, June 30, 2023 at 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Electricity safety with Jefferson Electric Cooperative
Learn tips and tricks from Jefferson Electric Cooperative to keep kids safe around electricity. Registration required, call 706-772-2432 to register.
July
Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Family Flicks
Chill out and enjoy a family- friendly movie on our big screen. Films will be rated G, PG or PG-13. Registration is not required.
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 12:00- 3:00 pm
Gaming @ Diamond Lakes Branch Library
Are you a Gamer? Show off your skills with the help of Game Rover Mobile Gaming Truck. Registration is required: 706-772-2432. Best for ages 12-18 years old.
Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Family Flicks
Chill out and enjoy a family- friendly movie on our big screen. Films will be rated G, PG or PG-13. Registration is not required.
Monday, July 24- Friday, July 28, 2023
Back- to- School Contest
Are you ready for school? Come into our branch and test your luck by guessing how many pens are in our jar. The winner will be announced on Monday, July 31st and will receive a grab bag filled with school supplies.
DIAMOND LAKES BRANCH ADULT PROGRAMS- MAY – JULY 2023
May
Monday, May 1, at 3:30 pm
Intro to Computers Part D – The Internet (Ages 18 and up)
Patrons will learn how to access the internet, how to tell whether a site is secure or not, and to navigate search results for the information requested. Registration required, call 706-772-2432 to register.
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Free Comic Book Day
Do you like Comic Books? Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Diamond Lakes Branch Library by picking up a free comic book while supplies last.
Monday, May 15, at 3:30 pm
Intro to Computers – Part A (The Basics) (Ages 18 and up)
Patrons will learn how to use the keyboard and mouse, open applications on the desktop, and how to insert a flash drive and headphone jack. Registration required, call 706-772-2432 to register.
June
Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Summer Reading Kick off
Start the summer off right! Join Diamond Lakes and all of ARCPLS at Brookfield Park for fun, games, and exciting venders. Be sure to register for the summer reading program while you’re there!
Monday, June 5, at 3:30 pm
Intro to Computers Part B – Emails (Ages 18 and up)
Patrons will learn how to create/access their email accounts, understand security questions and 2 step verification, and how to send and receive an email. Registration required, call 706-772-2432.
Monday, June 26, at 3:30 pm
Intro to Computers – Part C (Microsoft Word)
Patrons will learn how to use the basics of Microsoft Word templates, the Home tab, the Insert Tab, the Layout Tab, and Review Tab. Registration required, call 706-772-2432.
Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Summer Movie
You’re invited to chill out and enjoy a summer flick on our big screen. Films will be rated G, PG or PG-13. Registration is not required.
July
Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Family Flicks
Chill out and enjoy a family- friendly movie on our big screen. Films will be rated G, PG or PG-13. Registration is not required.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Adult Crafternoon
Let’s get “all together now” and paint one-of-a-kind masterpieces at Diamond Lakes Branch Library. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required: 706-772-2432.
Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Family Flicks
Chill out and enjoy a family- friendly movie on our big screen. Films will be rated G, PG or PG-13. Registration is not required.
