Peachtree City Library Releases March Library Events

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Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

February 19th – February 3rd, 2024

February 26th – March 1st, 2024

March 4th – March 8th, 2024

 

 

Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

February 24th, 2024

March 2nd, 2024

Tuesday, March 12th – Election Day. Polls open at 7 am to 7 pm. Precinct Voting ONLY

 

Story Stroll @ Drake Field & Story Stroll Storytime Kickoff

Story Stroll: Friday, March 1st — Friday, March 8th —Drake Field

Storytime Story Stroll Kickoff: Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, 10:00am —Storytime Room

Story Stroll is a fun activity that engages families in literacy and getting active. Pages from a children’s book are placed on display along a walkable path allowing families to read aloud together while enjoying the health benefits of exercise. Story Stroll Book: Saturday by Oge Mora on display at Drake Field next to Peachtree City Library. A special Story Stroll Storytime Kickoff will be held Saturday, March 2nd @ 10:00am in the Children’s Department of the library. For ages 3-7, kickoff will include stories, songs, and activities. No registration necessary.

 

4th Annual Junior Art Show Voting Begins

Voting Dates: March 2nd-23rd, 2024

Throughout the month of March, artwork by talented artists ages 2-12 will be featured in the Children’s Department on the Storytime Room window. One (1) winner will be announced in each of the following categories: 2-4 years; 5-8 years; 9-12 years. Only one (1) entry per person. Winners in each category will be announced March 30th, 2024.

 

Meet Your Matches: Intro to DNA Results Using Ancestry.com

Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, 3:00pm —Readers & Writers Room

Learn the basics to understanding your DNA story and matches at Ancestry.com! Join Library Specialist Heather M. as she walks you through the Ancestry website, including an overview of ethnicity estimates, DNA matches, and some of Ancestry’s newest features to help you explore your family history. Access to Ancestry Library Edition is free to all PINES library cardholders within the building, but the library does not provide DNA test kits. This is a drop-in event, no registration required.

 

Keeping You in Stitches: Instruction

Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, 6:30pm —Readers & Writers Room

Come learn basic crochet stitches with Linda B. No experience necessary, ages 14+. Supplies will be provided. This is a drop-in event, no registration required.

 

Weekly Beginning Spanish

Thursdays, March 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 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.

 

Adult Pick-Up Craft Week

Week of Monday, March 11th, 2024 —Peachtree City Library Facebook Page

Pick up your craft kit and then tune in to Peachtree City Library’s Facebook Page on Monday, March 11th to watch an instructional video on how to create your own super easy DIY craft.  Ages 18+. https://facebook.com/peachtreecitylibrary/

 

Adult Sensory Storytime

Tuesday, March 12th, 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.

 

Morning Book Club
Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, 10:00am —Readers & Writers Room

Peachtree City Library hosts a morning book club on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 10 am. (Adults 18+)

The Parted Earth by Anjali Enjeti

 

Fairy Tales Read & Find

Wednesday, March 13th, 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 Three Little Pigs. https://facebook.com/peachtreecitylibrary/

 

Evening Book Club
Thursday, March 14th, 2024, 6:00pm —Readers & Writers Room

Peachtree City Library hosts an evening book club on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm. (Adults 18+)

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

 

Conversational Spanish for Beginners

Thursday, March 14th & 28th, 2024, 6:30pm —Theater Room

Join Peachtree City Library staff for conversational Spanish. Are you already learning Spanish? Come have a chat and practice your conversational skills. Night sessions will rotate topics. 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.

 

“Based on the Book” Film Series

Friday, March 15th, 2024, 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.

 

Staying Radon Safe in Georgia

Friday, March 15th, 2024, 11:00am —Floy Farr Room

Join University of Georgia Extension Office’s Radon Educator who will answer all your radon questions and discuss what radon is, why it is present in Georgia, how it causes lung cancer, how to test a home for radon, and how to fix elevated radon levels. Attendees will receive a free radon test kit. Registration is recommended, but not required. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com.

 

Keeping You in Stitches: Open Crochet

Saturday, March 16th, 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.

 

Intro to Medicare

Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, 1:00pm —Floy Farr Room

Join Cindy Clouts, an Independent Health Insurance Agent and owner of Medical Coach, for an intro to Medicare class. Topics will include Medicare Basics: A, B, C, & D – and  what they cover, when to enroll to avoid government penalties, the difference between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage insurance plans, as well as Medicare for working past 65, VA benefits, Tricare for Life, and Medicaid. Registration is required. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com.

 

E-Reading Essentials

Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, 2:30pm —The Gathering Place
203 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City, Ga. 30269

Electronic books and audiobooks have taken the digital world by storm. She’ll demonstrate how to get eBooks and audiobooks for free through the library. Learn about Georgia Download Destination and the Libby app for library card holders and how to download and navigate the app and checkout books. This FREE event will be held at The Gathering Place. Members and Non-members are invited to attend. Registration required. Register with The Gathering Place at 770-461-0813.

 

AARP Smart Driver Course

Friday, March 22nd, 2024, 10:00am-4:30pm —Floy Farr Room

The AARP Smart Driver course teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Plus, you may qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by completing the course (check with your auto insurance agent for details). This event will be held on the lower level of the library in the Floy Farr Room. Registration Opens on Monday, February 26th. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com.

Cost: $20 for AARP members; $25 for Non-Members. Cash or check accepted on day of class.

 

Cozy Talk Book Club

Monday, March 25th, 2024, 10:00am —Readers & Writers Room

A monthly book club to discuss your next favorite Cozy Mystery read. March’s book pick is The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree by Susan Albert. Limited copies available at the Circulation desk. Ages 18+. This is a drop-in event, no registration required.

 

Writers Circle/Prose

Tuesday, March 26th, 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.

 

Crossword Puzzle Afternoon

Saturday, March 30th, 2024, 2:00pm —Readers & Writers Room

Join Peachtree City Library for a relaxing afternoon of crossword and other word puzzles. You can bring your own puzzle books or use ours. Light refreshments provided. For ages 18+. This is a drop-in event. Registration is recommended, but not required. Register at https://peachtreecitylibrary.eventbrite.com.