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Adult Programs 
AARP
AARP Smart Driverβ„’
Friday, July 19
8:45 am - 4:00 pm
Format:  In person
Location:  Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom B & C
 
Take the AARP Smart Driverβ„’ classroom course, and you could save on your car insurance! Refresh your driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road. Registration required; call 706-863-1946, ext. 4. Please note this course has a required fee charged by AARP.
Book Discussions
Pub Fiction Book Discussion
Monday, July 8
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Format:  In person
Location: Pizza Central in Evans
 
This outgoing, slightly raucous book club meets at Pizza Central in Evans. This month's book selection is Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak.
Monday Night Book Discussion 
Monday, July 15
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Format:  In person
Location:   Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom A
 
This evening book club meets every third Monday of the month. This month's book selection is Last Bus to Wisdom by Ivan Doig.
Brown Bag Book Discussion 
Thursday, July 18
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Format: In person
Location: Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom A 
 
This lunchtime book club meets on the third Thursday of the month in the upstairs classroom. This month's book selection is Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese.
Crafts & Hobbies
Sassy Stitchers 
Thursdays
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Format:  In person
Location: Columbia County Library, Downstairs Meeting Room 
 
A knit and crochet group who share patterns and advice with each other. All skill levels are welcome!
Sip & Sketch 
Monday, July 1
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Format:  In person
Location:  Columbia County Library, Downstairs Meeting Room
 
Bring your current drawing project and meet other artists in the area while sipping mocktails. All mediums and skill levels are welcome.
Craft Club with Jillian and Elizabeth 
Thursday, Not meeting July 4th
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Format:  In person
Location: Columbia County Library, Downstairs Meeting Room
 
Join us for an hour of craftiness! Bring a project you have been working on and sit with us to craft and chat!
ESL
 English as a Second Language (ESL)
 
The English as a Second Language (ESL) classes held at the library in Evans are taking a summer break. Registration for our 2024 - 2025 classes begins in August. To get on the registration list for next year's classes or if you are interested in volunteering as a Facilitator, email 7022esl@gmail.com.
Games
Canasta
Thursdays
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Format:  In person
Location:  Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom A 
 
Come learn to play Canasta or join in on the fun!
Canasta - Hand & Foot
Monday, July 1 & 15
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Format:  In person
Location:  Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom A 
 
Canasta is expanding! Hand & Foot is a Canasta variant involving three to six decks. Come learn to play or join in on the fun.
Library Chess Tournament
Monday, July 8
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Format:  In person
Location:  Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom A
 
Let's see what you've got! Come participate in a fun chess tournament. Prizes will be awarded to our winners.
Let's Play Mah-jongg 
Friday, July 12 & 26
12:00 - 3:00 pm
Format:  In person
Location:  Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom A
 
Mah-jongg is an exciting ancient tile-based game. Beginner and experienced players come join us in this game of skill, strategy, and luck.
Genealogy
CCO Genealogy Club
Monday, July 8
10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
Format:  In person
Location:  Field trip to Evans Georgia Family Search Center
 
Join us for a field trip to the Evans Georgia Family Search Center! Meet at the facility at 835 N. Belair Road, Evans GA at 10:30 am. No registration required.
Lifestyle
Learning to Outsmart Your Body
Thursday, July 18
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Format:  In person
Location:  Columbia County Library, Downstairs Meeting Room
 
Join Dr. Brooke Renee Baldowski in this presentation as she discusses ways you can work with your instincts to make imperfect, yet healthful, food and lifestyle choices. This program is for adults.
Medicare 
Medicare Made Easy
Thursday, July 25
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Format:  In person
Location:  Columbia County Library, Downstairs Meeting Room
 
Learn everything you need to know about Medicare in this workshop for seniors turning 65. Please RSVP by calling (678) 528-0373 or by visiting www.GAMedicare101.org.
Medicare Made Easy
Saturday, July 27
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Format:  In person
Location:  Columbia County Library, Downstairs Meeting Room
 
Learn everything you need to know about Medicare in this workshop for seniors turning 65. Please RSVP by calling (678) 528-0373 or by visiting www.GAMedicare101.org.
Movie
Summer Movie Series - All ages
Wednesdays, May 29 - July 31
2:00 - 4:30 pm
Format:  In person
Location:  Columbia County Library, Upstairs Hardin Auditorium 
 
Our Summer Movie Series is back! Join us at 2 pm on most Wednesdays during the summer.
 
May 29 - Spiderman: No Way Home
June 5 - Moana
June 12 - Dungeons & Dragons
June 19 - Smallfoot
June 26 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1
July 3 - NO MOVIE
July 10 - The Goonies
July 17 - Jumanji
July 24 - James & the Giant Peach
July 31 - Pirates of the Caribbean
Music
Adult Guitar Lessons, ages 16 +
Tuesday, July 2 & 16
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Format:  In person
Location:  Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom A
 
 
Guitar lessons are back! Sharpen your skills or get started from scratch. Bring your own guitar or borrow a library one. These are group lessons, but our instructor can work with all skill levels.
Adult Guitar Club
Tuesday, July 2 & 16
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Format:  In person
Location:  Columbia County Library, TBA
                 
Experienced adult players, this is a chance to get together with other adult guitar players to swap tips and songs. Call 706-447-7667 for more information.
Technology
Computer Lab with Alex
Monday, July 8
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Format:  In person
Location: Columbia County Library, Downstairs at the Public Computers
 
Are you experiencing technical problems with your computer, phone, or tablet? Well, stop by and visit Alex during his open Computer Lab hours. It’s not just for gadget help! Alex can help you with the Microsoft or Google suite of programs as well.
Writers' Group
PenCraft Guild
Tuesday, July 23
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Format:  In person
Location:  Columbia County Library, Cafe
 
A writers' group where you can discuss projects, write, or participate in challenges while meeting other writers. Meets every fourth Tuesday.
 
Check out our website or Facebook page for
 
programming for the entire family.
 
Columbia County Library
7022 Evans Town Center Boulevard
Evans, Georgia 30809
(706) 863-1946

http://www.gchrl.org