National Dog Month Photo Contest
Entries Accepted: August 1st-17th, 2023
Community Judging: August 21st-31st, 2023
Celebrate National Dog Month with Peachtree City Library’s Dog Photo Contest! Show us how cute and adorable your dogs are and win prizes. Participants may submit one (1) original family-friendly photo of each their dogs. Photos must be no larger than 4 x 6. Winners in each category (cute and cuddly, funny, & best all around) will be announced on September 5th, 2023. Pick up a form online or at the Peachtree City Library. Print a form at https://peachtree-city.org/DocumentCenter/View/19648
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Conversational Spanish
Thursdays starting August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st, 2023, 2:00pm—Theater Room
Join the Peachtree City Library for conversational Spanish. Are you already learning Spanish? Come have a chat and practice your conversational skills. For ages 14+ and all skill levels. No previous experience necessary. This is a free, drop-in event. Registration not required, but recommended. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com.
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Fairy Tales Read & Find
Wednesday, August 9th, 2023, 11:00am —Peachtree City Library Facebook Page
Join Peachtree City Library online on our Facebook page for Fairy Tales Read & Find with Lee St. John, OBie the Storytelling Dog’s mama. She will read a new fairy tale each month with a hidden objects coloring page. This month’s tale Hansel & Gretel. https://facebook.com/peachtreecitylibrary/
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Teen/Tween Program (Ages 9-14): Learn How to Draw SpongeBob
Saturday, August 12th, 2023, 10:30am —Storytime Room
Come learn to draw your favorite SpongeBob characters with the Storyboard Director of Nickelodeon’s Kamp Koral and local Peachtree City resident, Brandon Warren. Seating is limited. Registration is required.
Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com.
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Adult Pick-Up Craft Week: Book Page Wreaths & Garlands
Week of Monday, August 14th, 2023 —Peachtree City Library Facebook Page
Pick up your craft kit and then tune in to the Peachtree City Library’s Facebook Page on Monday, August 14th to watch an instructional video on how to create your own super easy DIY craft. Library Assistant Susan C. will show you all the ins and outs of this super easy craft. Ages 18+. https://facebook.com/peachtreecitylibrary/
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Meet & Practice Korean – No Instructor
Tuesday, August 8th & 29th, 2023, 6:00pm—Readers & Writers Room
Learn Korean has taken the summer off, but you can still come practice speaking Korean with other learners or take a MANGO Languages lesson at the library. This is a free, drop-in event with NO instructor. All ages welcome. Registration not required, but recommended. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com.
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“Based on the Book” Film Series
Friday, August 18th, 2023, 10:00am —Theater Room
Join Peachtree City Library for a new film series “Based on the Book,” viewing films of new and classic titles. August’s film is Wonder Boys (2000). This free event will be held in the Theater Room on the lower level of the library. Please use the lower level entrance. This is a free, drop-in event. All ages welcome. Registration is recommended, but not required. Seating is limited. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com.
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Keeping You in Stitches
Saturday, August 19th, 2023, 10:30am, Open Crochet—Readers & Writers Room
Join other crafters for open crochet time. Bring your current project. Ages 18+. This is a drop-in event, no registration required.
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Drop Off: Friday, August 18th, 2023, 10:00am-1pm & 2:00-5:00pm
Pick Up: Saturday, August 19th, 2023, 9:00am-12:00pm
—Peachtree City Library, Children’s Department
Your favorite stuffed toy gets to explore the Peachtree City Library at this fun sleepover!
Drop off your toy on Friday, and when you pick them up the next day you will receive a goody bag and photos from their overnight adventure! No registration required.
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What’s Jill Reading?
Thursday, August 24th, 2023, 8:30pm —Peachtree City Library Facebook LIVE
Join Librarian Jill P. on the Peachtree City Library Facebook Live Page each month to find out what she’s been reading. https://facebook.com/peachtreecitylibrary/
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Library Delayed Opening @ 1pm
PTC Sprint Triathlon @ Drake Field
Saturday, August 26, 2023, 1:00 pm – 6:00pm
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Cozy Talk Book Club
Monday, August 28th, 2023, 10:00am —Readers & Writers Room
A monthly book club to discuss your next favorite Cozy Mystery read. August’s book pick is Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen. Limited copies available at Circulation desk.
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Local Author Expo
Saturday, October 7, 2023, 11:00am-5:00pm
Save the Date!
