TUESDAY
Music Live on Tuesday is entering its 35th season Tuesday at noon with the Vega Harp Duo with Vonda Darr and Carolyn Munford at St. Paul’s Church, 605 Reynolds St., Augusta. Admission is free. For more information, visit tuesdaysmusiclive.com.
There will be a special Halloween story time in the gardens at 4 p.m. on the Rye Patch lawn, 100 Berrie Road. Storytime is free and takes place on Tuesdays until October. Participants should bring a lawn chair or blanket. Snacks are welcome. If the weather is bad, story time will take place in the Rye Patch. For more information, call 803-642-7631. For weather information, call 803-643-4661.
The Awesome Aiken Al-Anon group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive.
The Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Group will be meeting Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. SW and via Zoom. For more information, email [email protected].
Celebrate recoverya 12-step group for men and women, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road.
The Bipolar Depression Anxiety Support Group from Aiken and surrounding states meet online via the GoToMeeting app on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email [email protected].
WEDNESDAY
A cookie house competition will take place at the Aiken County Public Library November 1-28. Enter a competition to win a prize. Open to all ages. Further information can be found on the library’s Facebook page, at www.abbe-lib.org or at a service desk.
There will be a tween book club Thursday, November 30th from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Read any historical fiction book and then join the group for snacks, a discussion and an activity. For children aged 11-13. Registration begins on Wednesday, November 1st. Sign in at the circulation desk or call ext. 803-642-2020. 1121.
FRIDAY
French conversation for adults will take place on November 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th at 2 p.m. at the Aiken County Public Library. This is intended for people who can speak French at an intermediate to advanced level. For more information or to register, call the circulation desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 2.
SATURDAY
Let’s talk about: Stiff Upper Lips book and film series: More than your average book club, these programs have the added benefit of having a humanities scholar augment the discussions. This program is made possible by a grant from SC Humanities. When it comes to books, the rule is first come, first served. Call the information desk at ext. 803-642-2020. 3 for more information. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, film will be shown on Saturday, November 4th at 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday, November 7th at 6:30 p.m. A discussion with Dr. Todd Hagstette takes place on Tuesday, November 15th. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Aiken County Public Library.
Nov 7
There is painting for adults Tuesdays, November 7th and 21st, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Aiken County Public Library in the Creative Lab on the first floor. Participants should bring their colored pencils and markers. Coloring sheets and refreshments will be provided. Sign in at the reference desk or call 803-642-2020, ext. 3.
Nov 8
Story time will be held on Wednesdays, November 8th and 15th, at the Aiken County Public Library. The event features songs and stories for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. For children ages 0 to 2, prehistory takes place from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. For children ages 3 to 5, it takes place from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children of all ages can join us and a member of the Aiken County Fire Department. Registration is required.
Nov. 10
French conversation for adults will take place on November 10th, 17th and 24th at 2 p.m. at the Aiken County Public Library. This is intended for people who can speak French at an intermediate to advanced level. For more information or to register, call the circulation desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 2.
Nov 13
There will be a scavenger hunt in November Monday, November 13th through Saturday, November 18th at the Aiken County Public Library. Go on a dinosaur scavenger hunt and enter to win a 129-piece LEGO Jurassic World 76939 Stygimoloch Dinosaur Escape Kit. Available during service hours.
Nov 14
Let’s talk about: Stiff Upper Lips book and film series: More than your average book club, these programs have the added benefit of having a humanities scholar augment the discussions. This program is made possible by a grant from SC Humanities. When it comes to books, the rule is first come, first served. Call the information desk at ext. 803-642-2020. 3 for more information. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, film will be shown on Saturday, November 4th at 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday, November 7th at 6:30 p.m. A discussion with Dr. Todd Hagstette takes place on Tuesday, November 15th. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Aiken County Public Library.
Robotics for tweens and teens will take place on Tuesday, November 14th at 4:15 p.m. No prior knowledge or resources are required. Stop by or call the circulation desk at ext. 803-642-2020. 1121 for registration. For children aged 11-18.
Nov 17
French conversation for adults will take place on November 17th and 24th at 2 p.m. at the Aiken County Public Library. This is intended for people who can speak French at an intermediate to advanced level. For more information or to register, call the circulation desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 2.
The film “The Miracle Club” is shown with an age rating of PG-13 at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, at the Aiken County Public Library. For the women of Ballygar, there is only one dream of enjoying freedom: winning a pilgrimage to the holy French city of Lourdes. With a little benevolent interference from their local priest, a group of close friends get the ticket of a lifetime.
The film “Barbie” is shown with an age rating of PG-13 at 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, at the Aiken County Public Library. Barbie is going through a crisis that causes her to question her world and her existence.
Nov. 21
There is painting for adults Tuesday, November 21st from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Aiken County Public Library in the Creative Lab on the first floor. Participants should bring their colored pencils and markers. Coloring sheets and refreshments will be provided. Sign in at the reference desk or call 803-642-2020, ext. 3.
A book club meets on the third and fourth Tuesday of the month from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the meeting room on the first floor. Group A will meet on November 28th and will discuss “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. Group B will meet on November 21st and will discuss “The Sweetness At The Bottom Of The Pie” by Alan Bradley. Check in at the information desk on the second floor. 803-642-2020, extension 3.
Nov. 24
French conversation for adults will take place at 2:00 p.m. on November 24th. This is intended for people who can speak French at an intermediate to advanced level. For more information or to register, call the circulation desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 2.
Nov. 25
The film “A Christmas Story” will be shown. at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, at the Aiken County Public Library. Ralphie returns to give his children a magical Christmas like he experienced as a child. The long-awaited sequel to the Christmas classic “A Christmas Story” starring Peter Billingsley.
Nov. 27
A Picture book scavenger hunt For Children will be held all day at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. SW. Further information can be found at abbe-lib.org.
Nov. 28
A book club meets on the third and fourth Tuesday of the month from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the meeting room on the first floor. Group A will meet on November 28th and will discuss “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. Group B will meet on November 21st and will discuss “The Sweetness At The Bottom Of The Pie” by Alan Bradley. Check in at the information desk on the second floor. 803-642-2020, extension 3.
Nov. 30
There will be a tween book club Thursday, November 30th from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Read any historical fiction book and then join the group for snacks, a discussion and an activity. For children aged 11-13. Sign in at the circulation desk or call ext. 803-642-2020. 1121.