Here’s what’s happening at the Peachtree City Library this month:
Advanced Voting for the Primary Election:
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
May 2nd – May 6th, 2022
May 9th – May 13th, 2022
May 16th – May 20th, 2022
Saturdays, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
May 7th & May 14th, 2022
Primary Election Day (Precinct Only):
Tuesday, May 24th, 2022
7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Conversational Japanese
Thursdays, May 5th & 19th, 2022, 6:00pm —Theater Room
Join the Peachtree City Library for an introduction to learning Japanese. Are you already learning Japanese? Come have a chat and practice your conversational skills. This FREE event will be held on the lower level of the library in the Theater Room. For ages 14+ and all skill levels. No previous experience necessary. Seating limited. Registration required. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com
Library Closed for Staff Development
Friday, May 6th, 2022
Please use the lower-level entrance for voting.
Mom’s Afternoon Out Movie Matinee
Saturday, May 7th, 2022, 1:00pm —Theater Room
Hardworking mom Allyson has a crazy night out with her friends, while their husbands watch their children. (2014). PG. 1hr 38min Seating limited. Registration required. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com
Crafting at the Library: Pinwheel Wreath
Monday, May 9th, 2022, 10:00am —Readers & Writers Room
A crafting clinic for simple decorative crafts. All materials provided. This program is for adults ages 18+. Registration required. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com
Morning Book Club
Wednesday, May 11th, 2022, 10:00am—Readers & Writers Room
The Peachtree City Library hosts a morning book club on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 10 am. (Adults 18+)
Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
OB, the Storytelling Dog
Wednesday, May 11th, 2022, 11:00am —Peachtree City Library Facebook Page
OB reads a fun new fairytale each month. https://facebook.com/peachtreecitylibrary/
Evening Book Club
Thursday, May 12th, 2022, 5:30pm —Readers & Writers Room
The Peachtree City Library hosts an evening book club on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm. (Adults 18+)
The Power of One by Courtenay Bryce
FOL “Books & Brews” Fundraising Event: Author Lynn Cullen Book Talk & Signing
Thursday, May 12th, 2022, 7:00pm —Line Creek Brewing Co.
Please join the Friends of the Peachtree City Library at Line Creek Brewing on Thursday, May 12th, as we welcome award-winning author Lynn Cullen, who will discuss her book Mrs. Poe, in commemoration of Mrs. Poe’s 200th birthday. The Friends of the Peachtree City Library will collect $1 for every pint sold of the limited-edition Friends Pilsnerbetween 5/12-5/15, as well as $1 for every six-pack sold until it’s gone. On-site book sales will be available courtesy of Book Miser. This is a drop-in event, no registration required.
Line Creek Brewing Co., 150 Huddleston Road, STE 300, Peachtree City, Ga. 30269
Keeping You in Stitches – Drop In
Friday, May 13th, 2022, 10:00am & Saturday, May 14th, 2022, 1:30pm —Readers & Writers Room
Bring your current project to a drop-in crochet hour. Ages 18+. No registration required.
What’s Jill Reading?
Thursday, May 19th, 2022, 8:30pm —Peachtree City Library Facebook LIVE
Join Librarian Jill P. for a reboot of What’s on Jill’s Nightstand? on the Peachtree City Library Facebook Live Page each month to find out what she’s been reading. https://facebook.com/peachtreecitylibrary/
Cozy Talk Book Club
Monday, May 23rd, 2022, 10:00am —Readers & Writers Room
A monthly book club to discuss your next favorite Cozy Mystery read. May’s book pick is Real Murders: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery by Charlaine Harris. Limited copies available at the Circulation desk. Registration required. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com
Summer Reading Kickoff Event: Release Party with Authors
Karen White, Beatriz Williams, & Lauren Willig
Friday, May 24th, 2022, 5:00pm —Council Chambers @ City Hall
Join the Peachtree City Library for a book talk and signing with celebrated authors Karen White, Beatriz Williams, and Lauren Willig as we celebrate the release of their new book The Lost Summers of Newport. The Lost Summers of Newport will be released on Tuesday, May 17th. On-site book sales will be available courtesy of Book Miser. This is a drop-in event, no registration required. This event will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Keeping You in Stitches – Tunisian & Basic
Friday, May 27th, 2022, 10:00am (Tunisian) & Saturday, May 28th, 2022, 1:30pm (Basic)
—Readers & Writers Room
Join Library Assistant Linda as she instructs you on basic or Tunisian stitches. Patterns will be provided. Ages 18+. Registration required. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com
Library Closed for Memorial Day
Monday, May 30th
Bookmark Design Contest VotingBegins!
DEADLINE: May 19, 2022
Bookmark Designs are in! Now it’s time to vote for your favorite. Categories include: most original, most colorful, and most creative. Vote for the top category in each grade level, Elementary, Middle, High School, and Adult. Vote at the library or online at https://forms.gle/ENqCnmZw57wZGcym9. The deadline to vote is Thursday, May 19th, 2022.
Winners will be announced online Monday, May 23rd to coincide with the Peachtree City Library Summer Reading Kickoff.
Writers Circle/Poetry
2nd Tuesday of the Month—Meet via Zoom
The library’s monthly adult writing groups. For more information email the facilitator at ptclib.writers@gmail.com.
Writers Circle/Prose
4th Tuesday of the Month—Meet via Zoom
The library’s monthly adult writing groups. For more information email the facilitator at ptclib.writers@gmail.com.
