Each month, McDonough Public Library has a LEGO challenge for children ages 5-12. They build something on the challenge topic, or free build. Those that build that challenge topic are placed on display in the Children's Department so visitors to the library may vote for the remainder of the month. The winner is selected by […]
Are you an adult wanting to learn/practice English? Join us at McDonough Library to get experience and practice having casual conversations in English. All native languages are welcome! This event is intended for adults. For questions, contact McDonough Library or email amanda.mays-chester@henrylibraries.org
Join in on the literary fun at McDonough Library! There are stories, songs, and much more for our up-and-on-the-go little ones to learn simple, catchy rhymes and songs to love literacy early on! This event is intended for ages 1-3 years old that are comfortable walkers.
Join us for McDonough Library’s Adult Book Chat as we discuss Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover. Link for book description: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35133922-educated
Join us as we make new friends and develop early literacy skills through free play, board book exploration, and sensory activities. This program is intended for children ages 0-18 months. Please note: Baby Lapsit storytime will continue to be offered every other Tuesday, but this particular program is not a storytime.
Join us for Literary Fun! There are stories, songs, and much more! This storytime program is more about the story though there are still songs and fun for the kids to enjoy while listening! Come out to McDonough Public Library for Storytime, every Wednesday at 11am. February 1st: Groundhug Day February 8th: Valenslime February 15th: Stella's Stellar Hair The […]
Adults and seniors wanting to know the various uses of file attachments on emails, call to sign up for this event at McDonough Library! Registration required.
Join us for a Valentine's Day themed escape room geared towards children in Pre-K to 1st grade! In this challenge, you must escape from a unicorn bakery, but the unicorn bakers will only let you break out if you can navigate your way through 6 math and reading challenges! Come ready to work together as […]
The Henry County UGA Extension Office will have representative Timothy Daly, Agriculture and Natural Resources County Extension Agent, visiting McDonough Library to discuss how to build the best soil for your garden.
Come and play with coding at the McDonough Public Library. For ages 7 to 17. No coding experience is required! The coding class uses Scratch, a free block-based visual programming language and website designed for children and teens. This is a bring-your-own-laptop event!
Stop by McDonough Public Library to pick up a love bird card take-and-make kit, available starting February 13th. This craft is intended for children. It is available while supplies last.
Calling all aspiring actors (and those who just like to be silly and have a good time)! Join us for Improv for Beginners. Improv is short for "improvisation", which requires imagination and the ability to think and react quickly. We will play several acting games, including Reverse Charades. Bring your brain and a sense of […]