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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 “All Together Now,” and libraries in Fayetteville, Peachtree City and Newnan will offer a variety of beloved in-person traditions such as puppet shows, storytimes, and more as well as prizes for meeting reading goals.

Registration for the All Together 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 with Arthur Atsma - June 1st 3:30pm
Registration Begins Monday, May 22.
Performers
Iron P Homestead Animals
Dave Holland Instruments
Lee Bryan Puppets
Magician Ken Scott
Barry Stewart Mann Storytelling
Magician Ken Scott
Gene Cordova Ventriloquist
Finale
July 26 at 10 amJuly 28 at 10:30 am
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 Thursday, June 1
Registration begins May 15. See below for summer reading challenge kick-off parties. *
Programs begin June 1
Doc (Dwayne Reynolds) Magic
Iron P Homestead Zoo
Barry Stewart Mann Storytelling
Magician Ken Scott
Iron P Homestead Zoo
Ken Scott Magic
Dr. White Mad Science
Arthur Atsma Magic
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 22nd from 5p - 8pm. Games, Performers, Crafts, Food Trucks, Music, and more
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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