Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring Contest
Wednesday, November 1st—Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023
Break out the crayons, markers, and colored pencils. It’s time for the Peachtree City Library Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring Contest! We would love to see your best Thanksgiving Turkey coloring sheet. We have so much to be thankful for and we want to see how you make your Turkeys stand out! Best of all-the contest is open to all ages! Turkey coloring sheets will be available online and/or at the Children’s Desk starting Wednesday, November 1st. Turkeys must be turned in at the Peachtree City Library Children’s Department by 6pm Wednesday, November 22nd. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED.
Coloring sheets are based on age range so please be sure to pick up the correct coloring sheet. Turkeys will be on display in the Children’s Department throughout November. Contest entries will be judged by Peachtree City Mayor, Kim Learnard on Monday, November 27th and winners will be announced on Facebook and at the library, Wednesday, November 29th. Turkey Coloring Contest open to residents of the Flint River Regional Library System (Fayette, Spalding, Butts, Lamar, Monroe, and Pike Counties) as well as surrounding counties (Coweta, Fulton, Henry, and Clayton Counties).
Contest Rules:
* Coloring Sheets are based on age range so please be sure to pick up the correct coloring sheet.
* Adult coloring sheet open to ages 18+. Teen coloring sheet open to ages 13-17 and the children’s coloring sheet open to ages 2-12.
* One (1) winner will be announced in the Adult and Teen age categories.
* One (1) winner will be announced in each of the following Kid’s categories; 2-4 years; 5-8 years; 9-12 years
* Only one (1) entry per person
NaNoWriMo Kickoff Pizza Party
Wednesday, November 1st, 2023, 6:00pm-8:00pm —Partners II Pizza Aberdeen
Join the Peachtree City Library for the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Kickoff with complimentary pizza and soda at Partner’s II Pizza —Aberdeen. Registration required. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com
Weekly Beginning Spanish
Thursdays starting November 2nd, 2023, 2:00pm —Theater Room
Join the Peachtree City Library staff for Beginning Spanish with Mango. Learn how to use Mango Languages as well as practice with other attendees for perfect pronunciation. For ages 14+ and all skill levels. No previous experience necessary. Seating is limited. Registration is recommended, but not required. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com. No class November 23rd.
Fairy Tales Read & Find
Wednesday, November 8th, 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. She will read a new fairy tale each month with a hidden objects coloring page. This month’s tale is Peter Rabbit.
https://facebook.com/peachtreecitylibrary/
Adult Pick-Up Craft Week: Decoupage Christmas Ornament
Week of Monday, November 13th, 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, November 13th 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/
Adult Sensory Storytime
Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, 10:30am OR
Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, 2:00pm—Floy Farr Room
Two chances to attend. This is a 30-minute storytime and craft for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This is a free, drop-in event. No registration required.
NaNoWriMo Write-Ins
Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, &
Thursday, November 30th 2023, 6:00pm-8:00pm —Readers & Writers Room
Join the Peachtree City Library for two write-in sessions scheduled this month for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! NaNoWriMo began in 1999 as a daunting but straightforward challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel in 30 days. Hopeful writers can find their local NaNoWriMo chapter and get connected virtually at https://nanowrimo.org. Young writers are welcome here at https://ywp.nanowrimo.org. These are drop-in events, no registration required.
“Based on the Book” Film Series
Friday, November 17th, 2023, 10:00am —Theater Room
Join Peachtree City Library for the film series “Based on the Book,” viewing films of new and classic titles. This free event will be held in the Theater Room on the lower level of the library. Registration required. Seating is limited. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com.
Keeping You in Stitches: Open Crochet
Saturday, November 18th, 2023, 10:30am —Readers & Writers Room
Join Linda B. and knitters for open crochet time. Bring your current projects. Ages 18+. This is a drop-in event, no registration required.
Library Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday, November 23rd, 2023
Friday, November 24th, 2023
Cozy Talk Book Club
Tuesday, November 28th, 2023, 10:00am —Readers & Writers Room
A monthly book club to discuss your next favorite Cozy Mystery read. November’s book pick is Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas by Stephanie Barron. Limited copies available at the Circulation desk. Ages 18+. This is a drop-in event, no registration required.
What’s Jill Reading?
Thursday, November 30th, 2023, 8:30pm —Peachtree City Library Facebook LIVE
Join Library Director Jill P. on the Peachtree City Library Facebook Live Page each month to find out what she’s been reading. https://facebook.com/peachtreecitylibrary/.
