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 Magic | 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. 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 pm | Finale at the Central Library on Saturday, July 20th from 10am-2pm. Games, Performers, and Lots of Fun! | n/a |
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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