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πŸ“– Library Summer Reading Programs for Children, Teens & Adults

By Michelle Schwab, Peachtree City-Fayetteville-Newnan publisher May 19, 2023

It’s no secret that kids who read during the summer months fare better on fall reading tests than kids who don't. A great way to keep them reading is to participate in a Summer Reading Program at a library in Fayette and Coweta Counties!  

 This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” and libraries in Fayetteville, Peachtree City and Newnan will offer a variety of beloved in-person traditions such as puppet shows, story times, and more as well as prizes for meeting reading goals.

Registration for the Summer Reading programs kicks off on different days at local libraries. See below for details.

Local Libraries, Kickoff Parties, Summer Performers

Libraries
Fayette County Library
1821 Heritage Park Way, Fayetteville, 770.305.5426
Peachtree City Library
201 Willow Bend Rd. Peachtree City 770-487-7657
Kick off
Summer Reading Kickoff - June 3rd 3 pm
Register Online at https://frrls.beanstack.org
May 20th~July 27th, 2024
Performers

Ron Anglin, Juggler
Tommy Johns, Comedy Magic
Animal Encounters
Magician Ken Scott
Finale

Last Performer on July 19
More info.
Fayette Library Website
PTC Library Website


Tyrone Library
881 Senoia Rd, Tyrone
770-487-1565
Coweta County Library System *
Newnan Carnegie Library
1 LaGrange St., Newnan
770-683-1347
Registration Begins Saturday, June 1
Registration begins May 15. See below for summer reading challenge kick-off parties. *
Programs begin June 1

Animal Adventures
Arthur Atsma Magic
Ken Scott Magic
Dr. White Mad Science
and more!
Zoo Pro Adventures
Southeastern Reptile Rescue
Doc (Dwayne Reynolds) Magic
Dr Donald White's Science Show
Ken Scott Magic
n/aFinale at the Central Park on Friday, July 20th from 10am-2pm. Games, Performers, and Lots of Fun!
Mayor's End of the Summer Ice Cream Sundae Party on Saturday, July 29 at 10 am.
Tyrone Library Website
Coweta Library System 
Newnan Carnegie website


* Coweta Libraries & Kickoff Dates

  • Central Library, 85 Literary Lane, Newnan, 770-683-2052. Summer Reading Kickoff on  Saturday, June 3rd from 10am-1pm!
  • Powell Branch, 25 Hospital Road, Newnan, 770-253-3625. Summer Reading Kickoff on Saturday June 3 from 10am - 12 noon. 
  • Grantville Branch, 100 Park Dr. Grantville, 770-683-0535. Summer Reading Kickoff on Thursday, June 1st, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.
  • Senoia Branch,148 Pylant Street, Senoia, 770-599-3537.  Summer Reading Kickoff on Saturday, June 3rd, from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.

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