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Switzer Social Club
Interested in an afternoon of playing cards, chess, or other board games? Is putting a puzzle together your kind of fun? Or perhaps creating a colorful masterpiece might be your cup of tea. The library has just the thing for you. The new Switzer Social Club starts on August 17th, to be held every Thursday from 1:00 to 2:30 in our large meeting room. The S.S.C., for adults only, will give everyone an opportunity to play board and card games…
Find out more »Cooking Club – Go Nuts!
Like to cook? Join us each month and bring a dish and recipe to share with group in a fun and relaxed environment. New theme each month, savory and sweet. You don’t need to be a gourmet chef to join us. Amateurs welcome. Are you nuts about nuts? This month, make any dish with your favorite nut, savory or sweet!
Find out more »Book-a-Librarian @ Switzer
Do you need help with a question that requires time beyond general assistance? One Thursday a month from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, you can reserve a one-on-one session with a librarian for up to 30 minutes of in-depth uninterrupted help. Get help with issues such as: An overview of library collections and services and the Web site Introduction to the library catalog–how to find a book, a CD or a DVD, place holds, set up and manage your account Learn about the library’s online…
Find out more »East Cobb Afternoon Book Discussion
The East Cobb Book Discussion Group meets the third Thursday of every month, the morning session at 11 am, and the afternoon session at 2 pm. We read a wide variety of literature, including fiction, non-fiction, classics and new releases. Every effort is made to have the selected books for check-out at the branch library, however, we sometimes need to change the selection, due to not enough copies of the title being available. Please call (770)-509-2730 to confirm this month’s…
Find out more »Teen Volunteering Orientation at East Marietta Library
Are you a teenager who needs to earn community service hours for high school? Learn how you can become a teen library volunteer. August 1, 2017 - October 2, 2017 (except Sundays) Ages: 15 to 17 years. By Appointment Only. For more information about Cobb County Public Library System teen volunteers and to print out the Teen Volunteer application form, please go to the Teen Volunteer page.
Find out more »Internet Basics
This is a computer class for adults that covers the basics of internet browsing, navigating websites, effective Google searching, and printing. Participants will also receive instruction on how to set up and utilize a Gmail account. Participants should attend a Computer Basics class before attending this class. No registration is required, but space is limited. Class will be held in the Woody Thompson meeting room on the third Thursday of the month.
Find out more »Simply Science–Get a Clue!
Who took Dewey's favorite stuffed mouse toy? Be a detective and look at all the evidence to decide who is guilty. Examine the fingerprints, tire tracks, and any other clues left behind to solve the mystery. Dewey can't sleep without his stuffed mouse, so we'll have to act fast! This program is for children in grades K-2 and will last for an hour. No registration is required. For more information, call 770-509-4964 or visit the Children’s Reference Desk.
Find out more »1st and 3rd STEAM Thursdays @ West Cobb: Art of Chemistry
Bring your school-age and TWEEN friends to this STEAM program where you will be able to explore the color and motion of chemistry with the "magic milk" experiment. Then turn it into make an extraordinary marbled paper piece of art. Join us and see how gorgeous STEAM projects can be! Registration is not required. Younger children may need the assistance of their adult. For more information, contact Suzanne Brizzi 770-528-4622 or suzanne.brizzi@cobbcounty.org Join us for STEAM activities every 1st and 3rd…
Find out more »Tech Thursday
Join us for bi-weekly tech program. We will experience virtual reality, Create our own 8-bit video games, Build paper circuits, work with robots, and 3D print our own fidget spinners. (sometimes we will just play video games too) Remember: This program will be held in the Children’s Activity Area. Parents will need to stay in the building for the duration of the program. Please note: This program is recommended for school age children.
Find out more »Picture Books Pals
Book clubs aren’t just for grown-ups! Parents get your beginner readers off to a good start Children entering grades K-2nd grade are invited to join us for a weekly lively reading and discussion. Children will take turns to read to the group. Registration is not required. Call 7705282522 for more information.
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