East Cobb library branches schedule winter break activities

If you’re looking for some constructive and fun activities for your kids during this week’s Cobb schools winter break, the county libraries have scheduled a number of events just for the occasion. A sampling of what’s coming up at the four branches in East Cobb:

• 1-3 Monday, Sewell Mill: In honor of Black History Month, Rogers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” will be shown in the Black Box Theatre, starring Brandy Norwood as the first African-American cast as the famous princess on the big screen;
• 2-5 Tuesday-Friday, Gritters: “Lego Your Library Block Party,” an open session of fun and creativity for all ages, with daily prizes for the winners;
• 3-4 Tuesday, Sewell Mill: This Teen Pop Culture Escape Room event invites 6th-12th graders to test their knowledge of Snap Chat, Binge Worthy TV, Emojis, Fake News and other trends of the day;
• 11-11:30 Wednesday, Mountain View: A Preschool STEM session with the Cobb 4-H introduces 3-5 year-olds to the world of science in an interactive, hands-on format. Like all library events this workshop is free but registration is required;
• 1-2:30 Wednesday, Mountain View: A Winter Dance Party is open to K-5 students for a creative energy boost, with crafts activities as a more low-key option;
• 3-5 Wednesday, Sewell Mill: Disney Family Trivia is ideal for children and adults, who pair up in teams to test their expertise of film favorites and are invited to dress up as their favorite screen star;
• 3:30-6, Gritters: The continuing Teen Volunteer Orientation workshops continue for students ages 15-17 who are interested in becoming a library volunteer. These sessions are by appointment only by calling 770-528-2524;
•  2-4 Thursday, Sewell Mill: More movies! “How to Train Your Dragon” will be shown at the Story Time Room, and it’s an adaptation of a children’s fantasy novel that’s rated PG;
• 3:30-4:30 p.m., Mountain View: The Wonderlab Straw Rockets activity is for kids K-2nd grade, and they’ll learn how to build a rocket with only a straw, rubber band, craft stick, paper and a paperclip. The event requires registration by calling 770-509-4964;
• 6-8 Thursday, Sewell Mill: Another PG film, “Smallfoot,” is about a Yeti who discovers a human and faces banishment from his own community;
• 2:30-4:30 Saturday, East Cobb: Free Youth Tutoring continues its weekly sessions, with 30-minute, one-on-one academic help in math, science and reading coming from Walton, Wheeler and Westminster students for those in K-8th grade. Registration is required by calling 770-509-2730 and those seeking tutoring should bring their study aides.

There’s plenty more for kids and grown-ups at the East Cobb branches in the coming week, including usual storytimes and adult book clubs; click here for more and details on the events above.

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