We covered the ribbon-cutting for the new Gritters Library back in November, before the full range of services were available to the community.
In addition to the library, the new building in Shaw Park (880 Shaw Park Drive) is a venue for Cobb PARKS activities as well as Cobb WORKS, the county government’s workforce development arm.
Om Saturday there will be a community “block party” open to the public to celebrate the reintroduction of all of those programs.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a live DJ, along with a Cobb Fire engine, inflatable games and arts and crafts, a food truck, face painting, a Bollywood dance challenge, bilingual story time and a basket-making demonstration, among other things.
The event is free and is open to the public.
Here’s more from the Cobb County Public Library System about what’s on tap:
“Attendees can look forward to a lively afternoon filled with music, activities, and a taste of local flavor! A live DJ will keep the energy high while families enjoy inflatable games, face painting, bilingual storytime, and community resources. The event will also feature a high-energy Bollywood Dance Challenge and special appearances from local partners and sponsors. Food will be available for purchase from The Patty Wagon and King of Pops, offering delicious bites and cool treats to enjoy throughout the day.
“This event is all about bringing the community together in a fun and welcoming space,” said Slone Williams, Communications/Community and User Engagement Division Manager. “We’re excited to partner with CobbWorks and Cobb PARKS to offer families a chance to connect, enjoy free entertainment, and learn more about local resources—all while having a great time at the library. We reopened Gritters Library to the public last year, and this event is our way of reintroducing ourselves to the community. We want everyone to know: we’re here for you.
“Thanks to the generous support of Fontis Water, Chick-fil-A Sprayberry & Lassiter, and Parties Pronto, this event promises to be a joyful celebration full of community spirit and family fun.”
Here’s more about the programs and services at Gritters, which also has been a venue for a summer lunch program for kids.
This week, Gritters will also kick off a “Bingocize” health program for older adults.
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