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

By Michelle Schwab, Peachtree City-Fayetteville-Newnan publisher June 6, 2024

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 with Arthur Atsma.
Register Online at https://frrls.beanstack.org
May 20th~July 27th, 2024
Performers
Iron P Homestead Zoo
Mahealani's Polynesian Dance
Puppet Show: Suitcase Circus
Ron Anglin, Juggler
Tommy Johns, Comedy Magic
Animal Encounters
Magician Ken Scott
Finale
Monday, July 29 at 3pm with Ken Scott MagicLast 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. Summer Kickoff Party June 1 *
Programs begin June 4
Iron P. Homestead Zoo
Southeastern Reptile Rescue
That Puppet Guy
Ken Scott Magic
Animal Adventures
Arthur Atsma Magic
Ken Scott Magic
Dr. White Mad Science
and more!
Lee Bryan Puppets
Southeastern Reptile Rescue
Dave Holland Drums
The Great Jeffini Magic Show
End the summer celebrating Harry Potter's birthday! Wed, July 31 from 2:30-6:30 pmFinale at the Central Library on Saturday, July 20th from 10am-2pm. Games, Performers, and Lots of Fun!
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Tyrone Library Website
Coweta Library System 
Newnan Carnegie website


* Coweta Libraries:

  • Central Library, 85 Literary Lane, Newnan, 770-683-2052. Kick Off Party is Saturday, June 1 from 10a-1p with Drummer David Holland.
  • Powell Branch, 25 Hospital Road, Newnan, 770-253-3625. Kick Off Party is Saturday, June 1 from 10a-12p with crafts, games, face painting, performances and more!
  • Grantville Branch, 100 Park Dr. Grantville, 770-683-0535. Kick Off Party is Saturday, June 1 from 10a-12p with Mahealani's Polynesian Dancers.
  • Senoia Branch,148 Pylant Street, Senoia, 770-599-3537.  Kick Off Party is Saturday, June 1 from 10a-1p with crafts, games, face painting, and an Elmo Adventures Puppet Show at 11:00 am.

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