4th Annual Junior Art Show
Submission Deadline: Thursday, February 29th, 2024
Peachtree City Library is sending out a call to all Junior Artists ages 1-12 to participate in our 4th Annual Junior Art Show. This year’s theme is “Dream in Art.” Create a flag using this year’s theme. The flag must be 8”x 10”x 2” or smaller. It can be created using fabric, yarn, drawing, sketch, coloring, or painting. Participants MUST print out an entry form using the link below or pick up an entry form at the Circulation Desk of Peachtree City Library. The artwork will be featured on the Storytime Window in the Children’s Department throughout March 2024. We will accept submissions at the Circulation Desk or by email to Cherese Cadet at ccadet@peachtree-city.org through Thursday, February 29, 2024. Voting begins March 2nd –23rd, 2024. Only one (1) entry per person. One (1) winner will be announced in each of the following categories: 2-4 years; 5-8 years; 9-12 years. Winners in each category will be announced March 30th, 2024. Printable Art Show Entry Form
Weekly Beginning Spanish
Thursdays, February 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 2024, 2:00pm —Theater Room
Join 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.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, February 2nd, 2024, 10:00am-3:00pm —Floy Farr Room
Peachtree City Library will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, February 2nd. Use Sponsor Code: PTCLibrary when making your appointment, however walk-ins are welcome. The Blood Drive will be held in the lower level of Peachtree City Library in the Floy Farr Room. To make an appointment visit, https://redcrossblood.org.
Adult Spelling Bee
Saturday, February 3rd, 2024, 2:00pm-4:00pm—Floy Farr Room
On a scale of 1 to 10, how good of a speller are you? Join Peachtree City Library for our first ever Adult Spelling Bee. The Adult Spelling Bee will have three rounds of single-error elimination competition: Easy, Intermediate, and Advanced. Participants must register to compete. Spectators are welcome without registration. We will be awarding first, second and third place winners. This free event will be held in the Floy Farr Room on the lower level of the library. This is a free event open to the public. Ages 18+. Registration is required. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com.
Mango Online Language Learning System Tutorial
Thursday, February 8th, 2024, 6:30pm —Theater Room
Join Peachtree City Library for a “how-to” session on using Mango online language learning system. 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.
Digital SAT Exam Explained
Saturday, February 10th, 2024, 1:30pm-1:30pm—Floy Farr Room
You’ve probably already heard that College Board will soon make the SAT digital starting Spring 2024. Join Dr. Jean M. DuPree as she answers all your questions about the new Digital SAT format. Topics covered: equipment needs and options, differentiated structure (different test difficulty depending on how well one is doing), ways to prepare (including free alternatives), and an introduction to the types of questions covered on the test. This is a free event open to the public. Registration is recommended, but not required. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com.
Jigsaw Puzzle Races
Saturday, February 10th, 2024, 2:00pm —Readers & Writers Room
Puzzle lovers, this is for you! Your challenge is to complete a 500-piece puzzle in two (2) hours. See how fast you can finish. Come as a group or solo and join a group when you arrive. This is a free, drop-in event. All ages welcome. This is a free event open to the public. Registration is recommended, but not required. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com.
Adult Pick-Up Craft Week: Sock Bunny
Week of Monday, February 12th, 2024 —Peachtree City Library Facebook Page
Pick up your craft kit and then tune in to Peachtree City Library’s Facebook Page on Monday, February 12th 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, February 13th, 2024, 10:30am —Storytime Room
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.
Learn Korean
Tuesdays starting February 13th, 2024, 6:00pm —Storytime Room
Come learn the basics of the Korean language and enjoy this popular cultural trend. Hosted by Sunny V., this event is free and open to the public. No experience necessary. This is a 7-week class. Those interested MUST attend the first session to see what level they are on. No new attendees will be accepted after the first day of class. Registration is required. Registration Opens: Monday, January 29th, 2024. Space is limited. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com.
Keeping You in Stitches: Instruction
Saturday, February 13th, 2024, 6:30pm —Readers & Writers Room
Join Linda B. for crochet instruction. Supplies provided. Ages 18+. This is a drop-in event, no registration required.
Fairy Tales Read & Find
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024, 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 Snow White. https://facebook.com/peachtreecitylibrary/
“Based on the Book” Film Series
Friday, February 16th, 2024, 10:00am —Theater Room
Join Peachtree City Library for the film series “Based on the Book,” viewing films of new and classic titles. February’s film is No Country for Old Men (2007). 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, February 17th, 2024, 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
Monday, February 19th, 2024
Delayed Opening @ 12pm
Tuesday, February 20th, 2024
Chad Davidson: Book Talk & Signing
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024, 7:00pm —Line Creek Brewing Co.
150 Huddleston Road, Ste 300, Peachtree City, Ga. 30269
Chad Davidson is the author of four collections of poems and two memoirs, most recently Bring Out Your Dead: Elegies from the Plague Year (Louisiana State University Press, 2024). He directs the School of the Arts at the University of West Georgia and also co-directs Convivio, a summer arts and literary conference in Postignano, Italy. On site book sales provided by Hills & Hamlets Bookshop Serenbe. No registration required, this is a free drop-in event.
Cozy Talk Book Club
Monday, February 26th, 2024, 10:00am —Readers & Writers Room
A monthly book club to discuss your next favorite Cozy Mystery read. February’s book pick is A Catered Murder by Isis Crawford. Limited copies available at the Circulation desk. Ages 18+. This is a drop-in event, no registration required.
Writers Circle/Prose
Tuesday, February 27th, 2024, 6:00pm —Readers & Writers Room
The library’s monthly adult writing group for sharing and improving prose writing of all genres. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more information, email the facilitator at ptclib.writers@gmail.com.
