Madison County Visitor Center & Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Oct. 31
Friends News:
Donations are always welcome! We are currently accepting donations of gently-used fall and winter holiday décor. We can no longer accept donations of encyclopedias, VHS tapes, audio cassettes, or records/LPs.
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Donation Drop-off: We are a drop-off site for donations to the Madison County Food Bank this month! Place nonperishable food and hygiene items in the bin by the manager’s office.
Tiebrary: Neckties are available for checkout! If you need one for a special occasion, ties are on display in the display cases and can be checked out at the front desk.
On Display: Colonial toys from the collection of the Bartram Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Colonists.
Crafts to Go: This month’s themes are: Sugar Skull Masks, Hedgehog, Recycled Robots, Thankful Tree, and Scarecrow. Some may contain small parts.
Teen Bookworm Bags: Claim your bag of goodies! Each bag has a book (to keep), a sweet treat, and other goodies. There are bags for ages 12-14 years and 14 & up, and all items can be kept. Available at front desk or curbside.
Printing Service: Attach and email your pdf or Word documents to us at madcolib@yahoo.com and we will print your documents exactly as attached for 15 cents per page, black and white only. Pickup during regular library hours.
Family Book Club: Books for all ages to discuss and an activity kit for the whole family!
Crafternoon: Mondays, November 1, 15, & 29, 4:30 PM Join us and make tissue paper marigolds November 1, book art on November 15, and DIY bird feeders on November 29. Ages 8 and up; children under age 10 must be supervised by an adult. Registration required.
Inclusive Book Club: Tuesdays, November 2 & 30, 11:00 AM Read out loud and discuss James Herriot’s Dog Stories. For adults of all abilities.
Needlecrafters: Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00 PM Bring your projects and work on handicrafts together!
Outdoor Storytime: Fridays, November 5 & 19, 10:30 AM Grab a blanket and join us on the back lawn for stories, songs, and fingerplays to encourage a love of reading in little ones from birth to age 5. Space is limited; call to register. We will cancel for inclement weather.
Family Movie: Saturday, November 6, 2:30 PM Join us for a screening of a seasonal film and a craft! Ages 6 and up; registration required.
ARLS Virtual Teen Book Club: Tuesday, November 9, 5:30 PM Discuss Dry by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman. Copies are available at the library. This meeting will be held virtually; call or email us to register!
Adult Book Club: Tuesday, November 9, 6:30 PM Discuss Educated by Tara Westover. Copies are available at the library and on Georgia Download Destination/Libby. Space is limited; registration is required.
Family Book Club Virtual Read-Aloud: Friday, November 12, 4:30 PM Enjoy a read-aloud of our picture book selection for this month’s Family Book Club!
Make and Take Emoji Button: Tuesday, November 16 Drop in anytime and make an emoji button for National Button Day! All ages.
Tween Anime Club: Thursday, November 18, 6:30 PM Tweens & teens can join us to watch an episode of an anime and discuss your favorite Japanese shows and manga.
Online Shopping Tips & Tricks: Friday, November 26 If you’re doing some online shopping this Black Friday, ask at the front desk for a handout on how to save money and keep your information secure!
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