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AARP Smart Driver™ Wednesday, May 3 8:45 am - 4:00 pm Format: In person Location: Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom B Take the AARP Smart Driver™ classroom course and you could save on your car insurance! Refresh your driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road. Registration required - please call Gwendolyn Jordan @ 762-218-4052 to register and for cost information.
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Local Author Saturday with John R. Barney Saturday, May 20 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Format: In personLocation: Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classrooms B & C Stop by and take a look into the history behind the city of Augusta's name. Join local author John B. Barney as he discusses his book, Looking For Princess Augusta: A Personal Journey.
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Pub Fiction Book Discussion Monday, May 8 7:00 – 9:00 pm Format: In person Location: Pizza Central in Evans Join us at Pizza Central in Evans for this month's book selection, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman.
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Monday Night Book Discussion Monday, May 15 6:30 – 7:30 pm Format: In person Location: Columbia County Library, Downstairs Meeting Room This month's book selection is The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin.
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Brown Bag Book Discussion Thursday, May 18 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Format: In person Location: Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom A This month's book selection is A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice by Rebecca Connolly.
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Sip & Sketch Monday, May 1 6:30 - 7:30 pm Format: In person Location: Columbia County Library, Downstairs Meeting Room Sip mocktails and make art with us!
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Craft Club with Jillian and Elizabeth Thursday, May 4 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!
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Sassy Stitchers Thursday, May 4, 11, 18, 25 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!
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Cosplay Club Monday, May 22 6:00 - 7:00 pm Format: In person Location: Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom D (Makerspace) Join us for an hour of cosplay! Bring a project you have been working on and sit with us to create and chat!
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English as a Second Language (ESL) Focus on Phonics Monday, May 1 & 8 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Format: In person Location: Columbia County Library, Downstairs Meeting Room Basic level ESL class for Non-English or limited English students who need additional help with phonics, reading and writing. Registration required. Email 7022esl@gmail.com.
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English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes Tuesday, May 2 & 9 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Format: In person Location: Columbia County Library, Upstairs & Downstairs Classrooms The English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are free and open to adults whose first language is not English. Our classes focus on phonics, reading, writing, fluency, citizenship, and American culture.
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Canasta - Hand & FootMonday, May 1 & 15 1:00 - 4:00 pm Format: In person Location: Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom A Canasta is expanding! Come learn to play or join in on the fun.
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Canasta Thursday, May 4, 11, 18, & 25 1:00 - 3:00 pm Format: In person Location: Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom A Come learn to play this classic game or participate in the fun.
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Mexican Train Dominos Friday, May 5 & 19 1:00 - 4:00 pm Format: In person Location: Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom A Mexican Train is a modern version of Dominoes, playable by nearly anyone, anywhere. Come join in on the Friday fun.
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Let's Play Chess! with AlexMonday, May 8 4:30 – 6:30 pm Format: In person Location: Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom A Let's start from the beginning! Whether you're new or just want a refresher, this class is for you. Lessons will be from 4:30 - 5:30 pm, learning new tips and tricks. We will then have open play from 5:30 - 6:30 pm for all to practice their new skills with others. Get ready for a Library Chess Tournament this summer!
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Let's Play Mah-jonggFriday, May 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.
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CCO Genealogy ClubMonday, May 8 10:00 am - 11:30 am Format: In personLocation: Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classrooms B & C Whether you're a genealogical expert or just learning about your roots, this is the group for you.
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Bad Movie Club with Alex Tuesday, May 16 5:30 - 6:00 (preshow) 6:00 - 8:00 pm (movie) Format: In person Location: Columbia County Library, Hardin Auditorium Join us in watching a fun, but not quite critically acclaimed movie. May's movie is Godzilla vs. Kong (PG-13, 2021).
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Summer Movie Series - Free Guy Wednesday, May 31 2:00 - 4:00 pm Format: In person Location: Columbia County Library, Hardin Auditorium We'll be showing a different movie every Wednesday during Summer Learning! Get a break from the afternoon heat with a free movie. Only bottled water is permitted in the theater. Today's movie - Free Guy.
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Guitar LessonsTuesday, May 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. These are group lessons, but our instructor can work with all skill levels.
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Adult Guitar ClubTuesday, May 2 & 16 5:30 – 7:30 pm Format: In person Location: Columbia County Library, Upstairs Hardin Auditorium (2nd) Downstairs Meeting Room (16th) 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.
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Medicare Made Easy Thursday, May 11 & 18 6:00 - 7:00 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. Registration required by calling 704-251-0753 or by visiting www.GAMedicare101.org.
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Planning Your Garden Wednesday, May 17 1:30 - 3:00 pm Format: In personLocation: Columbia County Library, Downstairs Meeting Room Join Janette from Augusta Locally Grown as she helps you plan your garden. Learn what plants work well together in the garden, how the sun and shade affect your plants, and how to use your space wisely. There is an optional $2 supply fee for garden map stickers.
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Medicare Made Easy Saturday, May 20 11:00 am - 1:00 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. Registration required by calling 704-251-0753 or by visiting www.GAMedicare101.org.
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ChatGPT Intro with Alex Wednesday, May 17 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Format: In personLocation: Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom B What is AI (Artificial Intelligence) and how can we use it? Alex will focus on ChatGPT, how to use it, and what implications it may have on the future.
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Let's Get Updated to Windows 11 with Alex Wednesday, May 17 1:30 am - 3:30 pm Format: In personLocation: Columbia County Library, Upstairs Classroom B The new Windows 11 update has arrived! Alex explains how to update your system, highlights its new features, and discusses some basic computer maintenance that is key to optimizing performance.
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Star Wars Scratch Coding with Alex Wednesday, May 24 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Format: In personLocation: Columbia County Library, TBD Welcome to coding! Join Alex to learn some Scratch coding basics, then create a Boba Fett game using these skills.
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3D Printing with Alex: Star Wars Bag Tag Wednesday, May 24 1:30 am - 3:30 pm Format: In personLocation: Columbia County Library, TBD It's Makerspace time! Alex will be teaching you how to design, customize and print a 3D printed Star Wars Bag Tag.
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Travel Adventure Club with AlexMonday, May 8 1:30 – 3:30 pm Format: In person Location: Columbia County Library, Downstairs Meeting Room Come share and learn about places and travel tips during our monthly topics. Let’s discover new possibilities in travel! Guest speaker Norm will talk about traveling Route 66. Also, round table and local fun events!
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Columbia County Library 7022 Evans Town Center Boulevard Evans, Georgia 30809 (706) 863-1946http://www.gchrl.org |
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