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Featured Class:
 Gain a solid foundation and understanding of the basics to draw and become the artist you've always dreamed you could be! You'll become intimately familiar with paper types, drawing styles, rendering techniques and the basic principles of perspective, layout, design, lighting, volume, and space.
This free online course is offered through
Gale Courses, which provides access to hundreds of instructor-led online courses covering everything from health and wellness to creative writing, computer programming, GED test preparation and much more.
The six-week classes begin December 10.
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Upcoming Holiday Observances and Special Closings
The Cobb County Public Library System wishes everyone a happy holiday season! We look forward to seeing you at the library in December.
The library system will be closed on the following dates:
- Christmas: close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, and closed Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26
- New Year's: close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31; reopen on Friday, January 2
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 19
For a full list of all holiday observances, please visit our website.
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 Fun School Age Activities @ your Cobb Libraries
Several programs for school age children featuring crafts, games and other activities are scheduled for December at Cobb libraries. Get creative and have fun!
The lineup of children's programs includes:
Lego Warriors at Powder Springs Library on Wednesday, December 3, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. A creative program for children of all ages.
Crafty Readers - Marshmallow Snowmen at Mountain View Regional Library on Tuesday, December 9, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. For K-3rd graders, no younger siblings please.
Let's Read Favorites, Krafty Kids at East Cobb Library on Wednesday, December 10, 3:30 p.m. All ages welcome!
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Party! at Switzer Library on Saturday, December 13, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program for the Saturday before the final Hobbit film is released includes book discussion, games and other activities. All ages of Hobbit fans invited to participate!
School Age Movie and Craft at Acworth Library on Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:14 p.m. with unique seasonal programs on December 3, December 10, December 17, December 24, and December 31.
Board Game Fun at the Library! at Acworth Library on Monday, December 22 and Monday, December 29, noon to 2 p.m. both dates.
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 Learn How to Use the Library's Digital Collection
You're invited to the library's Digital Device Demo Days! Stop by the library for information about using your eReader, tablet, or other device with the library's digital collection. Drop by anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. to say hi to the digital services librarians, and while you're there, you can also: - Get information about our eBooks, eReaders and digital magazines
- Ask questions about your devices
- Find out what devices work with our collection
Digital Device Demos will be held at the following libraries for these dates and times: Explore the library's digital collection at www.cobbcat.org/downloads. . |
 Films in December @ your Cobb libraries
Catch a film at a Cobb library in December. Screenings include:
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 Free Computer Classes
Cobb County Public Library System offers free introductory computer classes on the general skills of using a computer, email, and e-Readers. Registration is required and space is limited.
Upcoming classes include: - Thursday, December 4: Webinar: Shift Your Reading into Overdrive, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Thursday, December 4: 'How To' Thursday, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., South Cobb Regional Library
- Tuesday, December 16: Computer Basics, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., South Cobb Regional Library
- Thursday, December 18: Webinar: Digital Magazines at Your Fingertips, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Thursday, December 18: Internet for Beginners, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., South Cobb Regional Library
- Friday, December 19: Email for Beginners, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., South Cobb Regional Library
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