feature image by Kelly Johnson
by Kelly Johnson
Morning’s light saturates and diffuses the wilting greenery outside my window. The sun rays, stretching across time, screen the flora into yellows, reds, and even caramel under the orange glow of now sunset. During the trees’ many pigments blurring into one, fluttering and rustling under the wind’s tickle, beams of sunlight at one moment or another warmed my face. With this the spurring of memories. The rustic scent of dying leaves clinging on to branches, and a year’s reflection.
That time of year has arrived for Mableton, as it has everywhere in the northern hemisphere. As the trees around South Cobb Regional Library (SCRL) are changing, its November schedule is suffused with number of events which speak to reflecting—or really, self-reflection. The event which stands out as most interesting in this regard is the Winter Card Making event, which begins later in the month, on November 22nd, and runs to the end of the year, on December 31st.
According to the description of this event, with the winter holidays approaching, the fall season would be a good time reflect and connect (or reconnect) with family, friends, or those people in our lives who supplement or enhance our existence. To let them know they are thought of and, by the gesture of expressing thoughts or feelings to card, are appreciated.
Sure, perusing and browsing for the perfect greeting card for words that come close to your sentiments in a gift store, or even the grocery store, may do the trick. However, speaking from experience and as writer, nothing makes a bigger impact than one’s own words in their own writing. If you’re going to be a card from a store, it should be blank. Of course, if you’re going to go in, why not go all in?
SCRL will supply materials for one to make a unique greeting card. If ideas are needed, then check out the history of greeting cards.
Other happenings of connection at SCRL are:
- Leaf Rose crafting, beginning November 1st and going all month (while supplies last);
- The leafing of the Fall Positivi-Tree, which continues from October throughout the month of November;
- Fall Wreath Workshop, November 17th, Friday at 1:00 PM;
- Gardener’s Night Out, November 20th, Monday at 6:30 PM.
Please also note that SCRL shall be closed for Veterans Day on November 11th. It’ll also close early for the Thanksgiving holiday on Wednesday, November 22, at 5:00 PM and remain closed until Saturday, November 25th.
As always, check that book out. Get your creativity on. Your brain will thank you.
Be sure to subscribe to the Cobb County Public Library System’s (Library System) Newsletter here.
NOTES
Underlined events are hyperlinked to the Cobb County Public Library’s website Events page; it may differ from this schedule (by the time it’s published).
Turquoise events are those which may be of interest.
All times are 24 hour or military time, Eastern Standard Time (EST).
NOTES
Underlined events are hyperlinked to the Cobb County Public Library’s website Events page; it may differ from this schedule (by the time it’s published).
Turquoise events are those which may be of interest.
All times are 24 hour or military time, Eastern Standard Time (EST).
NOVEMBER 2023
WEEK 1
| DATE | DAY | TIME (24hr) | EVENT |
| November 01, 2023 | Wednesday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Leaf Rose Kits | ||
| 10:00 – 20:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Family Storytime | ||
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Bubble Dance Party | ||
| November 02, 2023 | Thursday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Stay and Play | ||
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Computer Basics and Digital Literacy | ||
| 15:30 – 16:30 | STEAM Kids | ||
| November 03, 2023 | Friday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Leaf Rose Kits | ||
| 10:00 – 18:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| November 04, 2023 | Saturday | 10:00 – 17:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 17:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree |
NOVEMBER 2023
WEEK 2
| DATE | DAY | TIME (24hr) | EVENT |
| November 05, 2023 | Sunday | 13:00 – 17:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 13:00 – 17:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| November 06, 2023 | Monday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Leaf Rose Kits | ||
| 10:00 – 20:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Family Sing and Dance Along | ||
| November 07, 2023 | Tuesday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 20:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Baby Time | ||
| 16:30 – 17:30 | No Fear Craft Club | ||
| November 08, 2023 | Wednesday | 10:00 – 20:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Leaf Rose Kit | ||
| 10:00 – 20:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Family Storytime | ||
| November 09, 2023 | Thursday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 20:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Parachute Play | ||
| 16:30 – 17:30 | The Last Word Book Discussion | ||
| November 10, 2023 | Friday | 24:00 – 23:59 | LIBRARY CLOSED – VETERAN’S DAY |
| November 11, 2023 | Saturday | 24:00 – 23:59 | LIBRARY CLOSED – VETERAN’S DAY |
NOVEMBER 2023
WEEK 3
| DATE | DAY | TIME (24hr) | EVENT |
| November 12, 2023 | Sunday | 13:00 – 17:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 13:00 – 17:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| November 13, 2023 | Monday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Leaf Rose Kits | ||
| 10:00 – 20:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Family Sing and Dance Along | ||
| November 14, 2023 | Tuesday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 20:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Baby Time | ||
| 16:30 – 17:30 | No Fear Craft Club | ||
| November 15, 2023 | Wednesday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Leaf Rose Kits | ||
| 10:00 – 20:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Family Storytime | ||
| 18:15 – 19:00 | To Your Library! | ||
| November 16, 2023 | Thursday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Stay and Play | ||
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Computer Basics and Digital Literacy | ||
| November 17 2023 | Friday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Leaf Rose Kits | ||
| 10:00 – 20:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 13:00 – 15:00 | Fall Wreath Workshop | ||
| November 18, 2023 | Saturday | 10:00 – 17:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 17:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Saturday Storytime | ||
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Coloring and Some Company |
NOVEMBER 2023
WEEK 4
| DATE | DAY | TIME (24hr) | EVENT |
| November 19, 2023 | Sunday | 13:00 – 17:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 13:00 – 17:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| November 20, 2023 | Monday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Leaf Rose Kits | ||
| 10:00 – 20:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Family Sing and Dance Along | ||
| 18:30 – 19:30 | Gardeners’ Night Out: Fall is the Best Time to Plant! | ||
| 18:30 – 19:00 | Pajama Storytime | ||
| November 21, 2023 | Tuesday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 20:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Baby Time | ||
| 16:30 – 17:30 | No Fear Craft Club | ||
| November 22, 2023 | Wednesday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Leaf Rose Kits | ||
| 10:00 – 20:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 10:00 – 17:00 | Winter Card Making | ||
| 17:00 – 23:59 | LIBRARY CLOSES EARLY | ||
| November 23, 2023 | Thursday | 24:00 – 23:59 | LIBRARY CLOSED – THANKSGIVING EVE |
| November 24, 2023 | Friday | 24:00 – 23:59 | LIBRARY CLOSED – THANKSGIVING DAY |
| November 25, 2023 | Saturday | 10:00 – 17:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
NOVEMBER 2023
WEEK 5
| DATE | DAY | TIME (24hr) | EVENT |
| November 26, 2023 | Sunday | 13:00 – 17:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 13:00 – 17:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| November 27, 2023 | Monday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Leaf Rose Kits | ||
| 10:00 – 20:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Winter Card Making | ||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Family Sing and Dance Along | ||
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Lego Time | ||
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Graphic Novel Book Club [Virtual Program] | ||
| November 28, 2023 | Tuesday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 20:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Baby Time | ||
| 16:30 – 17:30 | No Fear Craft Club | ||
| November 29, 2023 | Wednesday | 10:00 – 18:00 | Hygiene Donation Drive for Project U First |
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Leaf Rose Kits | ||
| 10:00 – 20:00 | The Fall Positivi-Tree | ||
| 10:00 – 18:00 | Winter Card Making | ||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Family Storytime | ||
| November 30, 2023 | Thursday | – | – |
This schedule was compiled 10/20/2023.
Kelly Johnson, a resident of Cobb since 1999, wears multiple hats for Chaos Studio Seven, among which is creative writer. Outside of speculative and science fiction—and on occasion poetry—Kelly uses his skill set as a writer to report on and inform the community.