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July 2018
Family Movie Monday & Saturday
Your family is invited to watch a child-friendly movie each Monday and Saturday at noon in the Youth Services Department at the Switzer Library. The film is projected onto the wall in an activity area and there will be coloring pages and puzzles available on the back tables. It is dark enough to see the film but is sensory friendly and easy to come and go as needed. Movie Lineup: June 4 & 9: The Incredibles (PG) The sequel comes…
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Mini Con
Bring the whole family to celebrate comics and pop culture at Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center's 1st Annual Mini Con! You’ll find something for everyone, including: Cosplay Contest (5pm, judging at 4:30) Tabletop Game demos by Giga-Bites Cafe Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League all day Malifaux (skirmish-level tabletop) demos 3D Printing Demos by The Maker Station Palmetto Knights 501st Legion Storm Troopers Captain Underpants Games Face Painting PANELS: Diversity in Comics A Beginners Guide to Cosplay Q&A with Justice…
Find out more »Palmetto Knights Demonstration
Palmetto Knights, headquartered in Columbia, SC and supporting the greater Southeastern region of the USA, is a non-profit organization dedicated to a holistic and inclusive approach to the research, training, demonstration, and competition in various forms of historic martial arts both domestic and international. Learn about the Palmetto Knights and historic steel combat from a representative of this exciting group!
Find out more »1000 Books B4 Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony
Have you and your child read 1000 Books B4 Kindergarten? If so, join us for our 1000 Books B4 Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony! Join us Saturday, July 21st at 2:00 pm at the Switzer Library. We will have additional ceremonies at other library locations throughout the year (if you can’t make this one!) Your child will be honored with a certificate and will have a photo op with our library mascot Dewey! Bring the whole family!
Find out more »TWEEN ONLY Fearless Art! @ West Cobb
Experience different techniques of fearlessly creating art. We will explore different methods of a variety of mediums each month. We get MESSY! Dress accordingly. This July we will experiment with large format swipe painting. July 21 This program is reserved for children grades 4–6 or 9–12 years old. Registration is required. Space is limited. Registration begins July 1st. For more information, contact Suzanne Brizzi 770-528-4699 or Suzanne.brizzi@cobbcounty.org
Find out more »Costume Contest
Whether you're an experienced cosplayer or new to the game, we can't wait to see you show off your costuming talents at our Mini Con Costume Contest! There will be multiple age categories and prizes. You may sign-up for the costume contest at the front desk any time during Mini Con before 4:30pm, when judging will begin. Entrants will have the opportunity to strut their stuff for the crowd in the Black Box Theater at 5pm. When choosing your costume,…
Find out more »Baby Storytime
Baby Storytime at the Switzer Library is held on Monday mornings at 10:15. The library opens at 10 and we jump right into baby time with lap songs, rhymes, shakers, scarves, stories and of course bubbles! The story time lasts around 30 minutes with stay-and-play afterwards for bubbles and socializing for kids and caregivers. Baby Storytime is for infants up to 24 months. Remember, story times are a great way to build literacy skills, learn new songs and interact with…
Find out more »Pop-In Preschool Storytime @ Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center
Bring your PreSchooler to the Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center's Preschool Monday early literacy series event for a fun, interactive storytime that includes finger plays and movement activities too! No PreSchool Storytime is complete without the opportunity to create something to take home! Come join the fun. Ages: 3 - 5 Years with Adult Caregiver June 18: Bug Out; June 25: Meet Eric Carle; July 2: Up and Away; July 23: Fish Friends; July 30: Music Makes Me Move
Find out more »Baby Toddler Story Time
Babies and Toddlers along with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more! Parents and caregivers are encouraged (←required) to join in the fun. This is a 30 minute story time followed by 30 minutes of play and grownup conversations! *Storytime will be held in 8-week cycles with Librarian lead storytime and then 1-week parent/child social with free play.* Remember: storytimes are a great way to build literacy skills and encourage lifelong reading! No child…
Find out more »Baby & Toddler Storytime
Babies and Toddlers along with their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs, rhymes and more! Parents and caregivers are encouraged (←required) to join in the fun. This is a 30 minute story time followed by 30 minutes of play and grownup conversations! *Storytime will be held in 8-week cycles with Librarian lead storytime and then 1-week parent/child social with free play.* Remember: storytimes are a great way to build literacy skills and encourage lifelong reading! No child is too…
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