Summer Reading Program – Maxwell
MAXWELL BRANCH CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
June 2023
Wednesday, June 7, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Splish Splash StoryTime
Join Maxwell Library for a special story time visit from Ms. Rachel. After the story we’ll run through the sprinklers. Recommended for ages 4 to 11. Registration required. Call us at 706-793-2020 or come visit us at Maxwell Library.
Saturday, June 10, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Father’s Day Take-Away Craft
Visit Maxwell Library and celebrate Father’s Day with a take-away craft. Recommended for ages 6 to 11. Registration is required. Call 706-793-2020. While supplies last.
Wednesday, June 14, 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Guest Musician
Join Maxwell Library as we host Mr Bill, Nancy, and George the guitar. Recommended for ages 0 to 5. Groups of 4 or more Require Registration. Call us at 706-793-2020 or come visit us at Maxwell Library.
Friday, June 16, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Celebrate Juneteenth Craft
Maxwell will have a craft devoted to Juneteenth to help bring awareness to a national holiday that celebrates the commemoration of the ending of legalized slavery in the United States. Recommended for ages 6 to 11. Registration is required. Call 706-793-2020.
Wednesday, June 21, 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Guest Author
Lionel Jones, author of “Cleophus the Clogging Cow,” will visit Maxwell Library and read to the children. Recommended for ages 0 to 5. Groups of 4 or more Require Registration. Call us at 706-793-2020 or come visit us at Maxwell Library.
Wednesday, June 28, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Crafting Imagination Hour
Join Maxwell Library for an hour of crafting fun. We’ll supply the materials, you supply the ideas. Recommended for ages 6-11. Registration required. Call 706-793-2020.
July 2023
Wednesday, July 5, 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Story Time
Join Maxwell Library for a half hour of Story Time. Aimed at pre-readers and early readers but ALL ages are welcome. Groups of 4 or more require registration. Call us at 706-793-2020.
Wednesday, July 12, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Eco Talk
Maxwell Library will host Sean Poppy from the Savannah River Eco Lab. Meet interesting creatures and learn fascinating facts about the environment that surrounds us. Recommended for ages 4-11. Groups of 4 or more Require Registration. Call us at 706-793-2020 or come visit us at Maxwell Library.
Wednesday, July 19, 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Sidewalk Chalk
Join Maxwell Library staff for a half hour of drawing. But not just any kind of drawing; we’ll be drawing on the sidewalk with chalk. Recommended for ages 4 to 11. Registration required. Call us at 706-793-2020 or come visit us at Maxwell Library.
Wednesday, July 26, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Tie Dye T-Shirts
4-H will visit Maxwell Library to help children (of ALL ages) make their own Tie Dye t-shirts! Patrons MUST bring their own shirt. Recommended for all ages (younger children will need assistance). Groups of 4 or more Require Registration. Call us at 706-793-2020 or come visit us at Maxwell Library.
MAXWELL BRANCH YOUNG ADULT’S PROGRAMS
June 2023
Wednesday, June 7, at 2:30 pm
Self-Affirmation Jars
We will discuss why it’s important to love and be kind to ourselves, even though it can be difficult. We will also make a self-affirmation jar to help you put it into practice. Recommended for ages 12 to 18. Registration is required. Call 706-793-2020.
Wednesday, June 14, at 2:30 pm
String Craft
Join us at Maxwell Library for string crafting fun. We will make keychains, bracelets, and lanyards. Recommended for ages 12 to 18. Registration is required. Call 706-793-2020.
Friday, June 16, at 4:00 pm
Celebrate Juneteenth with Voices of Freedom
Maxwell will play a selection of audio recordings from former slaves recounting their experiences. Recommended for ages 12 to 18. Registration is required. Call 706-793-2020.
Wednesday, June 21, at 2:30 pm
Flower Pot Power
Join us for decorating flower pots. Recommended for ages 12 to 18. Registration is required. Call 706-793-2020.
July 2023
Thursday, July 6, at 11:00 am
Craft Time for Young Adults
Join Maxwell Library for an hour of crafting fun. We’ll supply the materials, you supply the ideas. Recommended for ages 12-18. Registration required. Call 706-793-2020.
Monday, July 10, at 3:00 pm
Wood Craft Cutting Board Designing for Teens
Join us at Maxwell to design your own cutting board for cooking. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Registration is required. Call 706-793-2020.
Friday, July 21, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Game Time for Young Adults
Join Maxwell Library for Game Time. We have a lot of fun board games to play. Or bring your own game from home. Card games are welcome as well. Recommended for ages 12 to 18. Call us at 706-793-2020 or come visit us at Maxwell Library if you have any questions.
Thursday, July 27, at 3:00 pm
Journaling for Teens
Join Maxwell Library as we discuss the benefits of journaling for teenagers. First journal will be provided by the library. Space is limited. Registration required. Call 706-793-2020.
MAXWELL BRANCH ADULT’S PROGRAMS
ONGOING
Second and Fourth Tuesday of the Month (6/13, 6/27, 7/11, 7/25) at 3:00 pm
Beginner Computers for Adults
Learn the basics of how to use a computer. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call us at 706-793-2020.
Last Thursday of the Month (6/29, 7/27) at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Maxwell Book Club
The Maxwell Book Club is meeting off site and virtually. Visit https://maxwellbookclub.wordpress.com/ for details. No registration required.
June 2023
Thursday, June 8, at 4:00 pm
Learn to Print
Come to Maxwell Library and we will teach you how to print from your device. You must bring your own computer or device. Registration required. Call 706-793-2020.
Thursday, June 22, at 4:00 pm
Download the Library
Come to Maxwell Library and we will teach you how to access e-books and digital audio books with your PINES library card. You must bring your own computer or device. Registration required. Call 706-793-2020.
July 2023
Thursday, July 13, at 4:00 pm
Digital Detox
Have you been online too much lately? Do you feel like your digital self is slipping out of control? Have you let yourself install too many apps, clicked “I agree” a few too many times, lost track of how many accounts you’ve created? Perhaps you feel you’re not as in control of your digital life as you’d like to be. Don’t despair! This data detox is designed just for you.
Thursday, July 20, at 4:00 pm
Blackout Poetry
Blackout poems are interesting from a creative writing and visual perspective. Join us and learn about this art and writing format.
