“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
SUMMER READING KICKOFF!
Sign up for Summer Reading and join us for some fun games and prizes!
Saturday, May 30th, 10:30Am - 12:00PM
The program is open to all children enrolled in Pre-K thru 6th grade.
Weather permitting, some activities will be held outside.
Reminder: A parent must stay with the child at every program.
Stories by Josie
Join Ms. Josie on Wednesday, June 10 at 3:30pm for a fun and interactive story. Ms. Josie uses different voices, body movement, and outfits to bring the story characters to life. You don’t want to miss the fun story that Ms Josie has in store for us!
Live Animals with Ms. Lynn
Join us on Tuesday, June 2nd at 3:30pm and hear from Ms. Lynn. She runs Mockingbird Hill Wildlife Rehabilitation near Oconee, GA. She will be bringing in some of the live animals she is currently rehabilitating and will share their stories along with teaching about what she does for the animals.
Flamenco Dance Stories and Treasures Unearthed
Join us on Tuesday, June 23rd at 3:30pm for Flamenco with La Candela Flamenco. We will learn about the art of Flamenco dancing and interact with dancing, clapping, and a “treasure chest” of props.
Shana Banana
Join Shana Banana and her dog puppets, Hal and Henson, for an adventure on Wednesday, June 17th at 3:30pm. Ms. Shana, Hal, and Henson are a dynamic trio of fun and good music. This is one you won’t want to miss!
Once Upon A Time: Cinderella & Jack and the Beanstalk
Tuesday, July 14th at 3:30pm. Join Lenny and Mabel, “The Greatest Actors in the World,” as they bring two classic tales to the stage. Dance at the ball with Cinderella and challenge the giant with Jack and the Beanstalk as these stories come to life in front of your very eyes! Fun and interactive, this show is great for younger audiences or anyone who is young at heart.
Ken Scott’s Dino-Mite! Magic Show
Are you ready for some fun and magic? Join us on Tuesday, June 30th at 3:30pm for Ken Scott’s Dino-Mite! Magic Show. Mr. Ken is going to wow us and make us laugh as he shows us his incredible magic.
May 2026 Events at the Rosa M. Tarbutton Memorial Library
May 5th - Story Time & Craft, Ages 5-12, Reading “Can I Read Too?,” 4:00 to 5:00 PM - Open to the public
May 6th - Preschool Story Time, Ages Infant thru 4, Reading “Five Little Speckled Frogs,” 12:00 to 12:30 PM - Open to the public
May 10th - Happy Mother’s Day
May 13th - Preschool Story Time, Ages Infant thru 4, Reading “Hide and Squeak,” 12:00 to 12:30 PM - Open to the public
May 14th - Homeschool Group with Farm Bureau, 2:30 to 3:30 PM, Please RSVP
May 19th - Story Time & Craft, Ages 5-12, Reading “Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash,” 4:00 to 5:00 PM - Open to the public
May 20th - Preschool Story Time, Ages Infant thru 4, Reading “Go Away, Green Monster,” 12:00 to 12:30 PM - Open to the public
May 22nd - Sign-Up for Summer Reading Starts
May 25th - Memorial Day
May 27th - Preschool Story Time, Ages Infant thru 4, Reading “Read To Tiger,” 12:00 to 12:30 PM - Open to the public
May 28th - Homeschool Group, 2:30 to 3:30 PM
May 30th - Summer Reading Kickoff, 10:30 to 12:00 PM - Open to the Public
Additional Calendar Notes:
Highlighted Events are open to the public and noted in the list above. Reminder: an adult must remain with the child during all library events.
Summer Reading time is here!! We are excited to share the summer with you and your children. We have amazing programs you won’t want to miss!
Summer Reading Kickoff on May 30th.
Homeschool Group: Please RSVP for the May 14th event by emailing Ms. Laurie at lperdue@ocrl.org
Library Hours: Sun & Monday Closed, Tues 10:00 to 6:00, Wed 10:00 to 5:00, Thurs 10:00 to 6:00, Fri 10:00 to 4:00, Sat 10:00 to 1:00
Library Website: https://www.ocrl.org/wc-home
How our library is used in the community for children…
Our local schools come in for story time with Ms. Laurie
We have a homeschool group that comes in each month for a story and an activity
The Head Start children come in to hear a story and do a craft with Ms. Laurie
We also have an Adult Mental Health group that comes to experience the library
Ms. Laurie has multiple story times each month for preschool age and elementary age children
Things to do at the library
On Tuesday twice a month at 4:00, we host a children's story time for preschool and up. Please join us!
The Playaway Launchpad, a standalone tablet full of educational games and activities. Check one out at the circulation desk!
Resources for kids
Our libraries offer child-safe, age-appropriate, educational computers available in the kid's area at each library. Thousands of activities, including whitelisted, pre-approved child-safe educational and entertainment games, websites, and cartoons are available completely free of charge. Our computers use Magic Desktop kiosk edition.