Description: Our preschool storytime offers entertaining stories to increase a child’s vocabulary and ability to focus while activities and crafts help them practice fine motor skills. This program also provides a safe, fun environment for children to improve their social skills. For more information please call Katie or Charlotte at 770-461-8841.
Ages: 3-5
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 10:00am
Description: Babytime is our program of songs, rhymes, books, toys, movement, and fun designed for children ages 0-2 and their parent or caregiver. This interactive program is a great opportunity to introduce early literacy skills while bonding and playing with your little one. For more information, please call Jessica or Charlotte at 770-461-8841.
Ages: 0-2
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00am
Description: This program provides entertaining stories to increase a child’s vocabulary and ability to focus along with activities and crafts that help them practice fine motor skills. Similar to our preschool storytime in layout, but for a slightly older audience. For more information please call Katie at 770-461-8841.
Ages: 5+
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:00pm
Description: Is your child struggling with reading? Then check out our CAREing PAWS program! CAREing PAWS is a part of the R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program which aims to improve a child’s reading and communication skills by allowing them to read out loud to a registered therapy dog for a 20 minute period. This program does require registration, so contact Katie or Charlotte in the Children’s Department at 770-461-8841 to sign-up for a session or for more information.
Ages: 1st grade and up
Day: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month (for Richard and Luna), 3rd Saturday of the month (for Terry and Gracie)
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm (for Richard and Luna), 11:00am-12:00pm (for Terry and Gracie)
Description: Is your child ready to start learning to read on their own, but you’re not sure how best to teach them? Then sign-up for one of our early literacy classes! Taught by Katy Farr, an Orton-Gillingham trained educator with over 40 years of teaching experience, these classes will assess where your child is on their reading journey and help them take the next step. Parents will also learn the best methods for helping their child become an independent, successful reader. Please email krees@fayettecountyga.gov to register or for more information.
Ages: 3+
Day: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month
Time: 9:50am-11:30am (these classes are 1-on-1, time slots start at 9:50am)
Description: Our chess club serves as a place for chess lovers of all ages and skill levels to get together and play chess! Boards and pieces will be provided, but players are welcome to bring their own chess sets as well. A chess coach will be present to teach beginners how to play the game and to offer insights on how to improve your game to more advanced players. This program does not require registration. Please contact Katie or Charlotte in the Children’s Department at 770-461-8841 or krees@fayettecountyga.gov for more information.
Ages: All ages.
Day: 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Description: Do you want to learn how to crochet a blanket, sweater, or one of those cute little animals, but you don’t know where to start? Then attend our crochet class for beginners! This class will teach you the basic stitches you need to know before taking on more complicated projects. Crochet hooks and yarn will be provided. Please call 770-461-8841 or email krees@fayettecountyga.gov to register. *If you already know how to crochet and would still like to attend, you may do so. However, it is recommended that you already have a project in mind that you can work on, as this class will focus on the basic crochet stitches. If you are planning to bring your own crochet hook, you do not need to register.*
Ages: 7-14
Day: March 16th
Time: 1:30pm
Description: Is it time for your child to start reading on their own, but you’re not sure of the best way to help them learn? Then sign-up for our Parent-Child Reading Skills Workshop! This 45-minute workshop is focused on strengthening children’s phonological awareness using hands-on and engaging activities, supplied by our experienced Orton-Gillingham instructor. Please call 770-461-8841 or email krees@fayettecountyga.gov to register
Ages: 4+
Day: Saturday
Time: 11:00am
Description: Join us as we partner with Southern Conservation Trust for a fun story and craft focusing on migration! Please visit the Southern Conservation Trust Facebook page or email krees@fayettecountyga.gov to receive the registration link. For more information please call Katie at 770-461-8841.
Ages: 3-5
Day: Wednesday
Time: 1:00pm
*All programs are free and open to the public.
The Caring Paws program is currently on hold.
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month 4:00 to 5:00 PM, Children's Library
Many children are motivated to read out loud when they have a canine reading partner. Especially one as patient and kind as Luna. Improves reading fluency, confidence and stamina.
Please call the children's desk to register. Spaces fill up quick for this popular program!
Contact/Info: Ms. Katie Rees, Children's Librarian, kreees@fayettecountyga.gov, 770-305-5351 or
Ms. Charlotte Stargell, Children's Assistant, cstargell@fayettecountyga.gov, 770-305-5328,
or the Main Desk, 770-461-8841 for more information.
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Website: fayettecountyga.gov – Library
For more timely information about our programs, please follow "Fayette County Public Library" on Facebook and Instagram. There you will find announcements about upcoming programs and other important information about what's going on at the library!
Our library staff is always happy to help you find books and materials and make suggestions for your reading. Our PINES system allows you to place electronic holds for specific titles, and you can also call us at the library to assist you with this.
We also have a wonderful collection of electronic resources available for all ages. This includes our reading challenge program, Beanstack which allows you to keep a record of books read, time read, and more. Children 0-5 can take part of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program through Beanstack. Children 5 and older can track their favorite reads on the Best Reading List Ever Challenge. In addition to these ongoing challenges, we also have seasonal ones as well
All About Beanstack Flyer (PDF)
Online Resources for Parents and Children (PDF)
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Flyer (PDF)
These lists, published annually, are great tools for finding new books for children of all ages.
Fayette County Administration
140 Stonewall Avenue West
Suite 100
Fayetteville, Georgia 30214