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TnT:Twilight Watch Party — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Team Edward or Team Jacob? Settle the debate once and for all at our Twilight Saga screening. Enjoy themed activities and food while you watch along. Please dress in your very best vampire (or werewolf) attire; the best-dressed wins a prize! Tuesday, October 27 @ 4:30-6 p.m. (PG-13, 121 minutes, 2008. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Tweens & Teens are invited to join our graphic novel book club! Each month, we pick a graphic novel, comic, or manga to read and discuss. Light refreshments will be provided. No prior attendance required. Email [email protected] if you'd like to attend virtually. Monday, October 26 @ 4:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT Dungeons Dragons — Tweens Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th – 12th grade. Tweens & Teens, join us every other week as we embark on adventures, defeat villains, and find treasure in our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign for grades 6th – 12th. No experience is required, and materials are provided. First and third Tuesdays at 4:30 pm, in-person with virtual options available. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Teen Advisory Board
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 9th to 12th grades. The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members assist with teen programming, collection development, displays, and so much more — all while earning volunteer hours. If you are interested in joining, please email Ms.Vivi at [email protected] . Friday, September 14 @ 4 p.m. Friday, October 19 @ 4:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT DIY: Mini Pokémon Binders — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Tweens & Teens are invited to learn how to make a pocket-sized trading card binder. Use it to hold your favorite cards or gift it to a friend!. All supplies provided. Tuesday, October 13 @ 4:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT NERF War — Tweens and Teens vs. Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to tweens and teens 4th to 12th grades. Grab your blasters and darts. Each month we play NERF games like Capture the Flag, Battle Royale, and Zombies. Blasters and darts provided. Signed waiver is required. Saturday, August 8 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, September 12 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, October 10 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT Dungeons Dragons — Tweens Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th – 12th grade. Tweens & Teens, join us every other week as we embark on adventures, defeat villains, and find treasure in our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign for grades 6th – 12th. No experience is required, and materials are provided. First and third Tuesdays at 4:30 pm, in-person with virtual options available. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT Creative Writing Club — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to tweens and teens 6th to 12th grades who come together and share their current projects, exchange ideas, and give and receive feedback. Monday, August 3 & 17 @ 4:30 p.m. Monday, September 21 @ 4:30 p.m. Monday, October 5 @ 4:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Face Mug Workshop
📍 Creative Arts Guild
The Bandy Heritage Center, Creative Arts Guild, and Prater’s Mill Foundation are proud to partner with Jayme Laney of Laney Pottery to present a Face Mug Workshop! Many people are familiar with the distinctive folk pottery tradition of face jugs, which have been made in North Georgia for nearly two centuries. The face mug workshop will provide students with the opportunity to participate in a modern twist on a historic North Georgia folk pottery tradition by gaining hands-on experience sculpting a unique face of their choice onto clay coffee mugs. This class is a morning session which will last two and a half hours total. Each student will be given a large stoneware clay mug and additional clay, and using clay sculpting tools, shown how to sculpt a face onto the mug. Each student will have the opportunity to create a face mug, which will be fired in a kiln by their instructor after the workshop and mailed to their address. All necessary equipment and supplies will be provided by the instructor. This class is suitable for ages thirteen and up; students under eighteen must have an accompanying adult present at all times. No prior knowledge of or experience with pottery making is necessary.
TnT: Super Smash Bros Tournament — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Tweens & Teens are invited to put their Super Smash Bros. skills to the test at our tournament! Players will take turns playing rounds, and the final winner will win a prize! All supplies provided. Tuesday, September 29 @ 5:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Teen Graphic Novel Club
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Join our new graphic novel book club! Each month, we'll pick a graphic novel, comic, or manga to read and discuss. Light refreshments will be provided. Email [email protected] if you'd like to attend virtually. Friday, August 13 @ 4 p.m. Friday, September 25 @ 4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT DIY: Tamagotchi Felt Keychains — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Tweens & Teens are invited to learn how to craft super cute Tamagotchi felt keychains! Use it to display a picture and hang it on a bag! All supplies provided. Tuesday, September 22 @ 4:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT Creative Writing Club — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to tweens and teens 6th to 12th grades who come together and share their current projects, exchange ideas, and give and receive feedback. Monday, June 1 & 15 @ 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 6 & 20 @ 4:30 p.m. Monday, August 3 & 17 @ 4:30 p.m. Monday, September 21 @ 4:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT Dungeons Dragons — Tweens Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th – 12th grade. Tweens & Teens, join us every other week as we embark on adventures, defeat villains, and find treasure in our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign for grades 6th – 12th. No experience is required, and materials are provided. First and third Tuesdays at 4:30 pm, in-person with virtual options available. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Teen Advisory Board
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 9th to 12th grades. The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members assist with teen programming, collection development, displays, and so much more — all while earning volunteer hours. If you are interested in joining, please email Ms.Vivi at [email protected] . Friday, June 8 @ 4 p.m. Friday, July 13 @ 4 p.m. Friday, August 10 @ 4 p.m. Friday, September 14 @ 4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT NERF War — Tweens and Teens vs. Adults
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to tweens and teens 4th to 12th grades. Grab your blasters and darts. Each month we play NERF games like Capture the Flag, Battle Royale, and Zombies. Blasters and darts provided. Signed waiver is required. Saturday, August 8 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, September 12 @ 1:30-3:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Cherokee Basketry Workshop
📍 Creative Arts Guild
Woven baskets were essential for transporting and storing food and supplies, playing a vital role in the survival of the Indigenous peoples of Northwest Georgia, particularly the Cherokees. These baskets also served as a canvas for artistic expression, featuring intricate patterns woven into each piece. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a creative and historic craft tradition of Northwest Georgia by gaining hands-on experience in weaving their own round reed baskets. The class will be held in the morning and will last for three hours. All necessary equipment and materials will be provided by the instructor. This workshop is designed for adults aged eighteen and up; students under eighteen must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No prior knowledge or experience in basketry is required. The southwest Georgia craft tradition involves gaining hands-on experience weaving their own round reed baskets. This class is a morning session that will last three hours total. All necessary equipment and supplies will be provided by the instructor. This class is suitable for adults eighteen and up; students under eighteen must have an accompanying adult present at all times. No prior basketry knowledge or experience is necessary
TnT Kandi Jewelry: Create Trade — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to grades 6th to 12th. Join us for a fun night of creating and trading Kandi jewelry! Bring your favorite pieces to show and tell, swap pieces with other creators, and share your favorite patterns. All supplies provided. (6th – 12th grade) Tuesday, September 8 @ 4:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT Dungeons Dragons — Tweens Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th – 12th grade. Tweens & Teens, join us every other week as we embark on adventures, defeat villains, and find treasure in our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign for grades 6th – 12th. No experience is required, and materials are provided. First and third Tuesdays at 4:30 pm, in-person with virtual options available. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Teen Graphic Novel Club
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Join our new graphic novel book club! Each month, we'll pick a graphic novel, comic, or manga to read and discuss. Light refreshments will be provided. Email [email protected] if you'd like to attend virtually. Friday, June 26 @ 4 p.m. Friday, July 31 @ 4 p.m. Friday, August 13 @ 4 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.