Paulding County Library Youth Services

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

Some people leave behind songs. Some leave behind stories.
Dolly Parton leaves behind millions of little readers.

As we remember Dolly Parton, we celebrate a woman who understood something libraries hold close to our hearts: putting a book into the hands of a child can open an entire world.

Here at the Paulding County Carnegie Library, we are especially proud to be part of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, helping bring the joy of books directly into the homes of children throughout Paulding County. Through this wonderful program, children from birth to age five can receive a FREE book in the mail every month, helping families build home libraries and create a love of reading from the very beginning.

Her music made her a legend, but her generosity, kindness, and passion for childhood literacy created a legacy that will continue every time a child opens a book, listens to a bedtime story, or excitedly discovers a new adventure waiting inside the pages.

From all of us at the Paulding County Carnegie Library, thank you, Dolly.

You helped raise generations of readers—and through the Imagination Library, your love of books will continue inspiring little readers for generations to come. ❤️📚

08/28/2026

Who Remembers Puffy Stickers?!

Oh, the nostalgia! Remember collecting those colorful little puffy stickers and carefully deciding which ones were too special to actually use? Hearts, rainbows, animals, food, sparkles—you name it, we had a sticker for it! And guess what? Puffy stickers are STILL around! Maybe it’s time to bring back the sticker books and start collecting all over again. Tell us—did you have a puffy sticker collection growing up, and do you still have any tucked away somewhere?

08/28/2026

Friday Staff Pick: Find the Sun

This week’s Friday Staff Pick comes from Stephanie at the Antwerp Branch Library! If you’ve joined us for children’s story time, you may already know Stephanie and the joy she brings to sharing stories with our littlest readers.

Stephanie’s pick is Find the Sun by Andy Harkness, a beautifully illustrated story about Eddie, who is having a hard time facing the day until an unexpected friend takes him on an adventure. Little by little, Eddie discovers his courage and learns that even when things feel stormy, there is still light to be found.

With Stephanie’s love of sunshine and animals, this sweet story feels like the perfect pick for her!

And we found a line from the book that fits Stephanie’s sunny personality perfectly:

“Through any storm, you can always find the sun.” ☀️

Stop by the Antwerp Branch Library and check out Stephanie’s Friday Staff Pick. Maybe it will bring a little extra sunshine to your day, too!

08/26/2026

🎉 **GET READY FOR A BLUEY-TASTIC NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY!** 💙🐾

Something FUN is happening at the **Paulding County Carnegie Library Youth Services**, and you won’t want to miss it!

📅 **September 22nd**
⏰ **5:30–6:30 PM**

Bring the whole family for an exciting evening filled with **games, surprises, lots of laughs…and a special visit from BLUEY!** 🐶💙

Come play, have fun, snap some photos, and make some great memories with us. You never know what surprises we might have waiting!

**Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and come see BLUEY at the library!**

📍 Paulding County Carnegie Library
**Youth Services**

💙🐾 **Games. Surprises. BLUEY. One FUN night you don’t want to miss!**

08/21/2026

08/18/2026

BLUEY IS COMING TO THE LIBRARY! More details coming soon.

08/03/2026

📚 **This Week's Library Highlights | August 3–7**

**Don't Miss the Biggest Events Happening Across Paulding County This Week!**

Summer may be winding down, but the fun is just getting started! From dinosaur parties and story times to crafts, movies, book clubs, and a special author visit, there's something for everyone. Make plans now—you won't want to hear about these events after they're over!

🦖 **Monday | August 3**
📍 **Grover Hill Branch Library**
**Unearth a Story End-of-Summer Dyno-mite Party Bash**
🕔 **5:00 PM**
🍦 **Tuesday | August 4**
📍 **Payne Branch Library**
**Unearth a Story End-of-Summer Ice Cream Social**
🕚 **11:00 AM**
📖 **Wednesday | August 5**
📍 **Antwerp Branch Library**
Story Time
🕦 **11:30 AM**
📍 **Paulding County Carnegie Library**
🎬 Classic Movies
🕚 **11:00 AM & 4:00 PM**
💬 Teen Chat
🕐 **1:00 PM**
⭐⭐⭐ **HUGE COMMUNITY EVENT!** ⭐⭐⭐

**Community Book Club Night**

**Cooper Community Oakwood Branch Library**

🍋 **Kids Book Club**
**The Lemonade War**
🕓 **4:00 PM**

📚 **Adult Book Club**
**Theo of Golden**
🕠 **5:30 PM**

**This is one of our biggest community events of the week! Whether you're joining the kids' discussion or the adult book club, come enjoy great conversations, meet fellow readers, and celebrate the joy of books together. You don't want to miss it!**
✍️ **Thursday | August 6**
📍 **Antwerp Branch Library**
**Special Guest Author & Book Signing**
**Duane Bailey**
🕠 **5:30 PM**
📍 **Paulding County Carnegie Library**
☕ Coffee Talk
🕐 **1:00 PM**
🎨 **Friday | August 7**
📍 **Grover Hill Branch Library**
**Munchkin Club Story Time**
*Little Golden Book*
🕥 **10:30 AM**
📍 **Antwerp Branch Library**
**Craft Fridays**
🕙 **10:00 AM**
There is something happening almost every day this week for kids, teens, adults, and families! Make plans, invite a friend, and experience everything your Paulding County Carnegie Library System has to offer. The best memories are made together—and we can't wait to see you!