Classes & Events
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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.
Baby to Five Tales
Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Monday
July
13
10:15am
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Storytime
Through movement, songs, rhymes, and storytelling, children (ages 0-5) build early literacy, language, and motor skills while preparing for reading, writing, and discovering the joy of books.
No Registration Required
Monday
July
13
10:45am
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Games & Activities
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.
DIY Cross Stitch Library Bag
Summer at Your Library
Monday
July
13
4:00pm
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Craft Studio)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Both new and experienced cross stitchers alike will use waste canvas to cross stitch a book design onto a tote bag to create their own library book bag. Recommended 18 and up. Registration required.
Social Worker @ the Library
By Appointment Only
Tuesday
July
14
10:00am
Event Categories: Community & Citizenship
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.
Easy Eats for Seniors: Summer Crunch Salad
Summer at Your Library
Tuesday
July
14
11:00am
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Craft Studio)
Event Categories: Cooking & Food
Learn to whip up delicious dishes with ease, making mealtime stress free and enjoyable with this short series! Recommended for ages 18 and up.
STEAM Junior: Sunscreen Science
Summer at Your Library
Tuesday
July
14
2:00pm
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Craft Studio)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Games & Activities; Science & Math
Junior scientists will explore STEAM concepts to expand their minds and explore the world around them. Recommended for ages 6-12.
WONGAI! LET’S GO! African Drum and Dance Fun!
Summer at Your Library
Wednesday
July
15
10:30am
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Music, Movies, Live Performances
Be inspired by dancing and drumming as we hear the rhythm of the Earth through a storytelling performance. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Pony Bead Creations
Summer at Your Library
Wednesday
July
15
4:00pm
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Craft Studio)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Enjoy a relaxing, social crafting experience and make your own pony bead creation using simple techniques. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
No Registration Required
Thursday
July
16
11:00am
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Craft Studio)
Event Categories: Community & Citizenship
During this program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview.
STEAM Junior: Shell Seekers
Summer at Your Library
Thursday
July
16
2:00pm
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee – Craft Studio)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Games & Activities; Science & Math
Junior scientists will explore STEAM concepts to expand their minds and explore the world around them. Recommended for ages 6-12.
