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— Coloring for Grownups will be held from 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, Nov.
7 and 21, in the creative lab on the first floor of the library. Those attending should bring colored pencils and felt pens. Coloring sheets and refreshments will be provided.
To sign up or for more information, call the reference desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 3. — A*CON 2024 — Aiken County Public Library’s first ever comic and pop culture convention — will be held from noon to 5 p.
m. Saturday, Nov. 2.
All ages are invited to take part in the library's first ever comic and pop culture convention celebrating graphic novels, manga, comic books and pop culture. The event will feature guest speakers, activities, cosplay, food trucks, fan art and more. This project is funded in part by S.
C. Humanities, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities. — The Let’s Talk About Discussion series will meet at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St.
S.W., through March 25.
The theme is Southern Novels on the Page and Screen. The October book is "The Color Purple," by Alice Walker. The 2023 movie "The Color Purple" will be shown at 5:30 p.
m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, and 12:30 p.
m. Saturday, Nov. 16.
The discussion of the book and movie will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
19. The discussion will be led by Dr. Matt Miller.
The program is made possible through a grant from the S.C. Humanities.
For more information, call 803-642-2020 ext. 3. — The Art of Words Poets' Open Mic event will be held from 5:45 to 7:45 p.
m. Thursday, Nov. 21.
Adults, teens, and young adults will have the opportunity to practice performance skills in front of a small audience, receive feedback and get inspiration. The evening will be co-hosted by Tamell "Big" Bailey and Cathy Benedetto. The featured artist will be Will Jones Those wishing to participate should sign up when they arrive at 5:45 p.
m. on the day of the event. — A book club will meet at 2:30 p.
m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, Groups A and B will discuss "Good Creature" by Sy Montgomery.
Sign up at the information desk on the 2nd floor. 803-642-2020, ext. 3.
— “ The Color Purple," rated PG-13, will be shown at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
12, and 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
16, at the Aiken County Public Library. Criminal trials of 2 prominent Aiken residents have been delayed again Aiken man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material, recording someone without consent Aiken County ballots will include four questions this November. Here's what each question means.
Early voting begins in Aiken County with long lines at the Aiken County Government Center Four Aiken City Council members offer advice during Women in Business Symposium A.L. Corbett sixth-graders explore pocketbook principles with real-world field trip S.
C. Prep Media Football Poll for Oct. 29 Game Balls: Run games set the tone in big region wins Mavis Tires & Brakes service center under construction on Aiken's west side Aiken woman accused of holding man at gunpoint, ordering him to lie on firestarter-covered mattress — Build It will meet from 3-6 p.
m. Tuesday, Nov. 19.
Drop in to create structures with building bricks, magna tiles and more. For ages 3-12, but younger siblings are welcome. — A Kids' Book Club will meet at 4 p.
m. Thursday, Nov. 21.
Read or listen to any book about friends or family and join a discussion with snacks and an activity. This book club is for ages 5-10. Younger siblings are welcome.
For more information or to register, call 803-642-2020 ext. 2. — A Guessing Jar will be available at the library Nov.
18-23. Children in grades sixth through 12th can guess how many items are in the jar for a chance to win everything in it. Ancestry Library Edition, Book Club Kits, Physical Activity Kits including pickleball, croquet, jump ropes, Hula Hoops, footballs, digital blood pressure monitors and gardening kits are available at the Aiken County Public Library.
Ask library staff for more information. The Aiken County Public Library is open from 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and from 10 a.
m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday. The library is closed on Sundays. It will also be closed Monday, Nov.
11, for Veterans Day and Nov. 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. For more information, visit abbe-lib.
org ..
