November 2015
NEWS & NOTES
A monthly newsletter to keep you informed.

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The Coweta Public Library System will be closed on Thursday, November 26 - Sunday, November 29, 2015 and will resume regular business hours on Monday, November 30, 2015.
SANTA IS COMING TO THE LIBRARY
The Santa Show
Monday, November 23, 2015
10:00 AM @ Central Library
2:00 PM @ Powell Branch

(ALL AGES) Experience the wonder of Santa, discover the secrets of the North Pole and ask Santa questions such as "How do reindeer fly?", "How do you enter my house if we don't have a fireplace?" or "What's your favorite cookie?" during the ultimate "The Santa Show." Join Santa Lee for a memorable celebration of the season and stick around for pictures and cookies after the show.

PLEASE BRING YOUR CAMERA FOR PICTURES WITH SANTA!
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
Friends of Coweta Libraries
 Student Writing Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winner all of the students that participate in the 2015 Student Writing Contest. To find out who the winners are and read the winning stories click the link below or visit www.cowetapubliclibrary.org.
 
 
Student Writing Contest Winners
UPCOMING PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS 
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There's something for everyone at the Coweta Public Library System! The library system offers a variety of programs designed for adults. All programs are usually FREE and some may require registration. Adults may visit our calendar or contact the hosting library for additional information.
  • 1st Annual Bake-off | Nov 6 | 10:00 AM | Powell
  •  Inspirational Book Club | Nov 10 | 6:30 PM | Central
  •  Color My World | Nov 14 | 11:00 AM | Powell
  • Life of Lewis Grizzard | Nov 14 | 11:00 AM | Senoia
  • Pinterest Style | Nov 17 | 4:30 PM | Senoia
  • Book Angels Workshop | Nov 18 | 11:00 AM | Central
  • Page Turners Book Club | Nov 19 | 6:30 PM | Central
  • GED Prep Class | Every Saturday | 12:00 PM | Grantville
AARP SMARTDRIVER COURSE - Fall 2015 Schedule
Take the NEW AARP SmartDriver™ Course and you could reduce your overall maintenance and car insurance costs! Drive safe. Drive smart.
 
* Refresh your driving skills and know the new rules of the road.
* Learn research-based driving strategies to help you stay safe behind the wheel.
* Plus, there are no tests to pass.
  
Sign up today! Registration is required. Please contact your local CPLS branch for registration information.

November 7
Powell Branch
10am- 4:30pm

November 13
Senoia Branch
10:15am-4:30pm
November 16
Grantville Branch
10:15am-4:30pm
November 17
Central Library
9:30am-4:30pm
FREE PRACTICE SAT/ACT COMBO TEST

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A fully-proctored practice test will show students what to expect in a test-like environment. Students will receive a comprehensive analysis of their performance on the test, detailing individual strengths and weaknesses.

 

Students need to bring a calculator and #2 pencils. The test begins promptly at 9:30am with no admittance after testing is underway...just like the real thing!
 

 

SCHOOL'S OUT @ YOUR LIBRARY
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Monday, November 23, 2015
Time
Activity
Location
10:00 a.m.
The Santa Show
Central Library
10:30 a.m.
Crafty Kids
Senoia Branch
2:00 p.m.
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Senoia Branch
2:00 p.m.
The Santa Show
Powell Branch
3:00 p.m.
Puppet Making
Grantville Branch

Tuesday, November 24, 2015
    
Time
Activity
Location
11:00 a.m.
LEGO My Library
Central Library
3:00 p.m.
Handmade Ornaments
Grantville Branch
3:00 p.m.
X-box Game Zone
Senoia Branch
 
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