Library Events February 2012

 AARP Tax Help will be offered at the following locations

• Euchee Creek Library. Monday. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Columbia County Library. Tuesday and Thursday. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Headquarters. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Maxwell Library. Thursdays from noon-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Augusta Headquarters Library

823 Telfair St. 706-821-2600.

Story Time

Preschoolers: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Ages 2 and under: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. (parent must stay with child).

Every Friday in February Is Game Day

Come play a board game, bring a friend or make a new friend. 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Department.

Black History Month Movie Series

All shows at noon. Bring lunch and enjoy a short documentary.
February 2. Mariana Anderson: A Portrait in Music. 48 minutes.
February 9. Ralph Ellison: The Self-Taught Writer. 62 minutes.
February 23. Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday. 60 minutes.

Genealogy Programs

February 2. Genealogy Research in Richmond County. 2 p.m.
February 16. Government Land Records Online. 2:30 p.m.

Children’s Program: Special Tuesday Stories

10 a.m.
February 7. Celebrate Black History Month—Anansi Stories and Crafts.
February 14. Valentine’s Day Craft.
February 21. Children’s Mardi Gras Party and Craft.
February 28. Meet Your Local Dentist. Learn about brushing, flossing, nutrition and plaque.

Wednesday Computer Classes @HQ

February 8. Beginner’s Computer. 10 a.m.
February 15. Microsoft Publisher. 10 a.m.
February 18. Saturday School: Excel I. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
February 22. Microsoft Word I at 10 a.m., Microsoft Word II at 2:30 p.m.
February 29. Beyond Google. 10 a.m.

February 1-March 1

Children’s Program—Dragon Scales Month

Come meet the challenge! For every book that you read ask for a dragon scale, write the name of the book in the scale and let’s see if you can make the dragon stretch all the way around the Children’s Department. The more books you read, the longer the dragon.

February 11

Young Adult Programs: A Love It or Hate It Valentine’s Day Party

Ages 12-18. Make edible jewelry, play “name the famous couple” game, guess titles of the greatest love stories and sample delicious chocolate. 2:30 p.m.

February 11

Children’s Program—Folktales

Grades K-3. Fun with Folktales (Valentine’s Day Stories). Listen to tales of love from around the world and decorate a Valentine’s Day cookie. Registration required. 2:30-3:30 p.m.

February 16

It’s Your Book Club

Discuss Philip S. Foner’s Twelve Years a Slave. 6 p.m.

February 17

Teen Library After Hours: A Night of Improv

Be at the HQ library before closing time, 5:30. Second Floor YA Room.

February 18

Diamond in the Rough Artistic Showcase

Bringing the community together through the arts with music, poetry, spoken word, singing and more.4 p.m. Please call Joe Rob at 704-200-1293 to participate or volunteer.

Appleby Branch

260 Walton Way. 706-736-6244.

Story Times

Wednesdays

10:05-10:20 a.m., ages 18-35 months (parent must stay with child). 10:30-11:15 a.m. age 3 and up.

February 13

YA Movie Night

Grades 6-12. Mr. Popper’s Penguins. 5:30-7 p.m.

February 18

Friends of the Library Book Sale

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

February 23

Healthy Heart Kids Crafts

Ages 3-5. Registration begins February 6.

February 28

Computer Class—Beginning Word

Registration begins February 6. 11 a.m.

Columbia County Library

7022 Evans Towne Center Blvd.
706-863-1946.
Registration is required for all programs.

Story Times

Tuesdays. 11 a.m. for under age 2 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 10:15 a.m. for 2-year-olds.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 11 a.m. for preschoolers.

Computer Boot Camp @ Evans
February 3. Introduction to Windows. 10 a.m.
February 10. Introduction to the Internet. 10 a.m.
February 13. E-mail for Beginners. 10 a.m.
February 13. Google School. 1 p.m.

Young Adult Programs
February 8 at 1 p.m. and February 9 at 4 p.m. Valentine’s Day Gifs. Learn to make .gifs to send out to your friends instead of a traditional valentine. Registration required.
February 21. Jewelry Workshop. Make a small set of bead jewelry. Registration required. 4 p.m.

Valentine Craft
Make a Valentine gift for Mom & Dad.
February 9. Ages 6-11. 4-6 p.m.
February 22. Ages 8-11. 1 p.m.
February 23. Ages 8-11. 5 p.m.

February 9

Special Winter Gadget Event—iPad or iPod

For children ages 8-11 and their parents. Bring your mobile devices and share some cool apps for school. 6:30 p.m.

February 13

Sweetheart Story Time

Read stories, make a craft and have a snack. 5:30 p.m.

February 16

Brown Bag Book Discussion

Picking Cotton by Jennifer Thompson. 11 a.m.

February 20

Monday Night Book Discussion

Title decided in January. 6:30 p.m.

February 21

Financial Aid Presentation

Georgia Department of Labor. 6 p.m.

February 25

Children’s Saturday Event

Presentation by special guest, former WAGT chief meteorologist Jeff Rucker. 10 a.m.

February 28

Teen Digital Photography Club New Year Party

Come meet other teens interested in photography to discuss ideas for the coming year. Light refreshments provided. Registration required. 4 p.m.

Diamond Lakes Library

Diamond Lakes Regional Park. 706-772-2432.

African-American History on the Web

Explore multimedia resources devoted to African-American history during this guided tour of the Web. Resources discussed include the American Memory Collections and The African American Mosaic of the Library of Congress, online genealogical resources and more.

Whether you have a general interest in the topic or need assistance with a project for African-American History Month, this course, designed for older children, teens and adults, offers information and starting places for further exploration.

One session. Participants must have basic computer, keyboard and mouse skills. Registration required. Free. Three sections offered; register for one section only.

Section A: February 6. 4-5:30 p.m.
Section B: February 18. 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Section C: February 29. 6-7:30 p.m.

Technology Classes for Beginners

Free. Registration required and begins February 6.

February 8 & 15. Google Docs Basics. This is an introduction to Google Docs (Documents). Learn how to navigate Google Docs, use templates and create new documents, presentations and spreadsheets. Participants must have general knowledge of computing and be able to use a keyboard and mouse. 6 p.m.

February 9, 16 and 23. Computing for Beginners. This course establishes a basic computing vocabulary and introduces first-time computer users to the mouse, keyboard and Windows desktop. Designed for those with little or no experience using personal computers. Those registering for this course may not register for another technology class in February at this branch. 10 a.m.

Google Calendar Basics. This course is an introduction to Google Calendar, which allows you to share calendars and create events. Users will learn about Web and mobile settings and how to set reminders. Must have general knowledge of computing and be able to use a keyboard and mouse. One session. Call for date and time.

February 20

School’s Out Movie for Children and Families

Free. Bring your snacks. Call the branch for the title, description and rating of the family friendly movie to be shown. 2 p.m.

Friedman Branch

1447 Jackson Rd. 706-736-6758.

Story Times

Tuesdays. 10 a.m.

February 13

Kids’ Valentine’s Day Party

Games, crafts, treats and fun! Suggested for pre-school through 5th grade. Call to register. 6-7:30 p.m.

Ongoing Spanish Language Class

No registration required. Join any time.
Mondays. Intermediate Spanish. 2:30-4 p.m.
Mondays. Beginner’s Spanish. 4-5 p.m

Harlem Branch Library

375 N. Louisville St. 706-556-9795.

February 9

A Charlie Brown Valentine

Special story time and craft. 5 p.m.

February 14

YA Anti-Valentines Day Party

Featuring the movie Little Shop of Horrors. 5 p.m.

February 16

Book Discussion Group

Discuss a modern Southern classic, Lamb in His Bosom, by Caroline Miller. Miss Miller was the first Georgia author to receive a Pulitzer Prize for literature.

Maxwell Branch Library

1927 Lumpkin Rd.

February 28

Maxwell Morning Book Club

Rebecca Makkai’s The Borrower will be discussed.

Wallace Branch Library

1237 Laney-Walker Blvd.
706-722-6275.

February 1

Valentine’s Card Craft

Ages 3-5. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.

February 7

Movie: The Wedding Date

5:30 p.m. Registration required.

February 9. Movie: Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist. 5:30 p.m. Registration required.