Winter break just got a lot more interesting for Cobb County residents, with a slate of free and lively programs available at the local public libraries. From February 16-20, students and educators in the Cobb County and Marietta City school districts, alongside many independent schools and homeschooling families, can take a break from their regular routines and enjoy a range of activities for all ages.
tarting the lineup is the “Saturday Family Fun Winter Olympics” event, which entertained children and adults with Olympic-inspired activities such as library-scale curling, figure skating, and ski jumping at West Cobb Regional Library yesterday, according to an official news release from the Cobb County Public Library. Keeping the momentum going, the African Cultural Fest will celebrate Black History Month with a family-friendly afternoon featuring African drama, masquerade, a fashion show, live performances, and traditional African cuisine on February 18 at the Charles D. Switzer Library.
For superhero enthusiasts, the South Cobb Regional Library invites families to a "Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse" Craft-Along and Viewing Party, complete with snacks and spider crafts to take home on Thursday, February 19; Gritters Library, not to be outdone, will be hosting a Medieval Storytime on the same day, encouraging kids to don their most royal or fearsome apparel as they listen to tales of bravery. The creative theme continues on Friday, February 20, at Mountain View Regional Library, where 'Inside the Mind' - a student group from Pope High School - presents the Pixar movie "Inside Out," complete with giveaways, snacks, and an immersive writing activity, as per the library's event details.
Communities can also tap into the festivities of Lunar New Year with button pin making at Vinings Library and paper lantern crafting at Sweetwater Valley Library to celebrate the Year of the Horse, but make sure to register first if you're interested. With all this and more, including a trivia night featuring “Jeopardy!” star Raymond Goslow and plenty of board gaming options spread out across various Cobb County libraries, the week is packed with opportunities to learn, play, and connect. For a full lineup of the Winter Break week programs offered, families and individuals can visit the Cobb County Library’s official website, providing plenty of ways to stave off winter boredom.
