Children's Library Programs and Services

Preschool Storytime
Prepare your child for school with our preschool storytime designed for children ages 3-5 and their parent or caregiver. Entertaining stories 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.

Ages: 3-5
Day: Every Tuesday (Beginning Sept. 10)
Time: 10:00am

Babytime
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: Every Wednesday (Beginning Sept. 11)
Time: 10:00am

Story Adventures
Join our after-school storytime jam-packed with books, activities, and crafts designed to improve a child’s focus, social skills, and fine motor skills.
For more information please call Alyssa or Charlotte at 770-461-8841.

Ages: 5+
Day: Every Thursday (Beginning Sept. 12)
Time: 4:00pm

Time Travel Escape
Work together to find relics, solve puzzles, and fix the T.I.M.E. machine before you end up as dino chow!
Call 770-461-8841 or email awilliams@fayettecountyga.gov to register.

Ages: 9-12
Day: Tuesday, September 17
Time: 5:00-7:00pm

Early Literacy Classes
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 call 770-461-8841 or email krees@fayettecountyga.gov to register or for more information.

Ages: 3+
Day: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month
Time: 10:00am-11:40am (these classes are one-on-one, 20-minute sessions, time slots start at 10:00am)

Fungi Storytime with Southern Conservation Trust
Let’s learn about fungi! Join us for storytime at the Fayette County Public Library, then head on over to Southern Conservation Trust’s nature center for a follow-up craft!
Please email krees@fayettecountyga.gov to register.

Ages: 3+
Day: Wednesday, September 25
Time: 1:00pm

CAREing PAWS Program: Register to read with a licensed therapy dog!
1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month 11:00am-12:00pm (Luna)
2nd Saturday of the month 11:00am-12:00pm (Gracie)
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 requires 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. Children must be in 1st grade or older to register.

Family Reading Workshop presented by Spark Thinking
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 Phonics 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 click the following link to register.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_buCOnJJoL0uEwK4Yp1lju4P2j46DIha4r_dV9UUUOxqjoA/viewform

Ages: 4-7
Day: 4th Saturday of the month
Time: 11:00am

Chess Club
Do you love chess, but have no one to play with? Then check out your local library’s chess club! There are no age or skill restrictions for this program. The only requirement is a love of the game! A chess coach will be present to teach beginners how to play and to offer insights on how to improve your game to more advanced players. FCPL will provide chess sets, but attendees are welcome to bring their own sets if they would like.
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: 10:00am-11:30am