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arcpls.org.
Tue Sep 12
9:30am Tiny Tot Story Time
Reed Creek Park
“Eating the Alphabet” story time for kids
ages 2-4. Participants will sample fruits and
vegetables. Free, members; $2 per child,
nonmembers. Pre-registration required. Call
706-210-4027 or email reedcreekpark@
columbiacountyga.gov.
10am Big Kid Story Time
Headquarters Branch Library
For kids ages 3-6. Pre-registration
recommended. Call 706-821-2623 or visit arcpls.
org.
10am Children’s Story Time
Friedman Branch Library
Call 706-736-6758 or visit arcpls.org.
10am Preschool Story Time
Diamond Lakes Branch Library
A program for kids ages 3-5 that includes
stories, songs, games, short movies and crafts.
Pre-registration required for groups of 6 or
more. Call 706-772-2432 or visit arcpls. org.
10am - 11:30am Puddle Ducks: Kids &
Caregivers Club
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
Stories and hands-on fun. Free, members; $5,
nonmembers. Call 706-396-1424 or email info@
phinizycenter.org.
10:30am Young Children’s Story Time
Diamond Lakes Branch Library
A program for kids ages 0-3 that includes
songs, finger plays and readings. Preregistration
required for groups of 6 or more.
Call 706-772-2432 or visit arcpls.org.
4pm Beginner’s Guitar Class
Columbia County Library
A class for those ages 11-18 in which space
is limited to eight students. Pre-registration
required. Call 706-863-1946, ext. 4, or visit gchrl.
org.
4pm Storytime in the Gardens
Hopelands Gardens
For families with children ages 8 and
younger. Blankets, chairs, drinks and snacks
are welcome. Call 803-642-7631 or visit
cityofaikensc.gov.
4:30pm Arts & Crafts Buffet
Columbia County Library
Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
Wed Sep 13
10am “Three Little Pigs”
AU’s Maxwell Theatre
A free children’s play. Pre-registration required.
Call 706-737-1625 or email literacycenter1401@
gmail.com.
10am Story Time
Swamp Bike Saturday
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
9:30 a.m.-noon Sat Sep 9
Free, members; $2, nonmembers
Helmets and pre-registration required for guided bike
ride through about 7 miles of wetland trails.
Call 706-396-1426 or visit phinizycenter.org.
Maxwell Branch Library
Pre-registration required. Call 706-793-2020 or
visit arcpls.org.
10am Story Time for Tots
Headquarters Branch Library
For those ages 0-3. Pre-registration
recommended. Call 706-821-2623 or visit arcpls.
org.
10am Toddler Story Time
Appleby Branch Library
Beginning at 10:05, this is a program best for
children ages 18 months-3 years. Call 706-736-
6244 or visit arcpls.org.
10am Wacky Wednesday Story Time
Barnes & Noble
Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.
10:30am Preschool Story Time
Appleby Branch Library
Songs, finger plays and stories for kids ages 18
months to 3 years. Pre-registration required for
groups of six or more. Call 706-736-6244 or visit
arcpls.org.
Thu Sep 14
4pm Lego Club
Aiken Public Library
For kids ages 5-11. Legos provided. Call 803-
642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.
5pm Royal Bees Girls Club registration
Sand Hills Community Center
Register for mentoring program for girls ages
4-16. Meets weekly Thursdays from 5-7:30 p.m.
starting Sept. 14.
Ongoing
Fabulous Friday Homeschool
Jessye Norman School of the Arts
Two eight-week sessions are available for
homeschool children ages 6 through teens.
Each Friday begins with fitness at 10:30 a.m.,
followed by lunch and then art classes from
noon-2 p.m. Participants are organized into
two groups according to age. The first session
is Aug. 18-Oct. 6; the second is October
13-December 8. $100, each session; preregistration
required. Call 706-828-7768 or visit
jessyenormanschool.org.
LITERARY
Sat Sep 9
12:30pm - 2:30pm Book Signing
Aiken Public Library
Featuring author Charmain Zimmerman
Brackett, whose hometown is Augusta. Brackett
has written several novels and illustrated
children’s books including “The Key of Elyon”
and “Little Pearl’s Circus World.” Call 803-642-
2020 or visit abbe-lib.org.
Thu Sep 14
7pm - 10pm An Evening with Markus
Zusak
Columbia County Library
Author Markus Zusak will speak, answer
questions and sign autographs. Free event. Preregister
at gchrl.org or call 706-863-1946.
MUSIC
Fri Sep 8
6:30pm - 8pm Music Cruise
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area
Featuring Chris Hardy. Participants are invited
to bring snacks and beverages. $25; $23,
seniors, military and students. Pre-registration
required. Call 706-823-0440, ext. 4, or visit
augustacanal.com.
7:30pm 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles
Experience
Jabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Center
Eagles tribute band. $39.50, reserved
seat tickets. Call 706-726-0366 or visit
augustaamusements.com.
7:30pm - 10:30pm Jazz concert
Partridge Inn
A Step Up jazz band performs for dinner crowd.
Free. Call 706-737-8888 or visit astepupjazz.
com.
7:30pm Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky
Thunder
Imperial Theatre
Fifteen-time Grammy Award winner and
country and bluegrass legend Ricky
Skaggs and his band Kentucky Thunder kick
off the 2017-18 concert series at the Imperial
Theatre. $15-$40. Call 706-722-8341 or visit
imperialtheatre.com.
7:30pm Telegraph String Quartet
AU’s Maxwell Theatre
Award-winning chamber ensemble performs.
$40 general admission, $5 with
student ID, and free for Augusta University