TUESDAY
Live Music Tuesday will continue its 35th season noon Tuesday with Vega Harp Duo featuring Vonda Darr and Carolyn Munford featuring St. Paul’s Church, 605 Reynolds St., Augusta. Entrance is free. For more information, visit tuesdaysmusiclive.com.
A special Halloween story time will be held in the gardens at 4:00 PM at the Rye Patch, 100 Berrie Road. Storytime is free and will meet Tuesdays through October. Participants should bring a lawn chair or blanket. Breakfast is welcome. In case of inclement weather, Storytime will be held in the Rye Patch. For more information, call 803-642-7631. For weather information, call 803-643-4661.
Awesome Aiken Al-Anon group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Christian Church, 900 Kerr Drive.
Nar-Anon Aiken For Comfort Family Group will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday in person in the conference room near the main sanctuary in the United Methodist Church of St. John, 104 Newberry St. SW and via Zoom. For more information email [email protected].
Celebrate recoverymen’s and women’s 12-step group, meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cedar Creek Church, 3001 Banks Mill Road.
The Bipolar Anxiety Depression Support Group of Aiken and surrounding states will meet from 6-7:30 pm on Tuesdays online via the GoToMeeting app. For more information, contact Mindy Harmon at 803-507-2214 or email [email protected].
WEDNESDAY
Biscuit House Contest will take place at the Aiken County Public Library November 1-28. Compete in a competition to win a prize. Open to all ages. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page, visit www.abbe-lib.org or visit the service desk.
A Tween Book Club will be held Thursday, November 30 from 4:30-5:30pm Read each historical fiction book, then join the group for snacks, discussion and activity. For ages 11-13. Registration opens Wednesday, November 1. Register at the distribution desk or call 803-642-2020 ext. 1121.
FRIDAY
French conversation for adults will take place at 2:00 pm on November 3, 10, 17 and 24 at the Aiken County Public Library. This is for intermediate to advanced French speakers. For more information or to register, call the distribution desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 2.
SATURDAY
Let’s talk about it: a book and film series with a stiff upper lip: More than the average book club, these programs have the added bonus of a humanities scholar to broaden the discussions. This program is made possible by a grant from SC Humanities. Books are first come, first served. Call the Inquiry Desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 3 for more information. “The Age of Innocence” by Edith Wharton, the film will be shown on Saturday, November 4 at 3:30 pm and on Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30 pm A discussion with Dr. Todd Hagstet will take place on Tuesday, november 14 at 6:30pm at the Aiken County Public Library.
NOVEMBER 7
Adult coloring will be held Tuesday, November 7th and 21st from 2-4pm at the Aiken County Public Library in the first floor creative lab. Attendees should bring their own coloring pencils and markers. Coloring sheets and refreshments will be provided. Make an appointment at the inquiry desk or call 803-642-2020, ext. 3.
NOVEMBER 8
Story time will be held on Wednesday, November 8 and 15 at the Aiken County Public Library. The event features songs and stories for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. For children aged 0-2, the story will be held from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. For children aged 3-5, it will be held from 11-11:30 a.m. Children of any age can join the us and a member of the Aiken County Fire Department. Registration is required.
NOVEMBER 10
French conversation for adults will take place at 2:00 pm on November 10, 17 and 24 at the Aiken County Public Library. This is for intermediate to advanced French speakers. For more information or to register, call the distribution desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 2.
NOVEMBER 13
A Dinoemvrian Scavenger Hunt will be held Monday, November 13 through Saturday, November 18 at the Aiken County Public Library. Go on a dinosaur scavenger hunt and enter the raffle to win the 129-piece LEGO Jurassic World 76939 Stygimoloch Dinosaur Escape. Available during service hours.
NOVEMBER 14
Let’s talk about it: a book and film series with a stiff upper lip: More than the average book club, these programs have the added bonus of a humanities scholar to broaden the discussions. This program is made possible by a grant from SC Humanities. Books are first come, first served. Call the Inquiry Desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 3 for more information. “The Age of Innocence” by Edith Wharton, the film will be shown on Saturday, November 4 at 3:30 pm and on Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30 pm A discussion with Dr. Todd Hagstet will take place on Tuesday, november 14 at 6:30pm at the Aiken County Public Library.
Robotics for children and teenagers will be held on Tuesday, November 14 at 4:15 p.m. No experience or supplies necessary. Stop by or call the distribution desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 1121 for registration. For ages 11-18.
NOVEMBER 17
French conversation for adults will take place at 2pm on November 17th and 24th at the Aiken County Public Library. This is for intermediate to advanced French speakers. For more information or to register, call the distribution desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 2.
The PG-13 film The Miracle Club will be shown at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 17 at the Aiken County Public Library. There is only one dream for the women of Ballygar to taste freedom: to earn a pilgrimage to the holy French city of Lourdes. With a little benevolent intervention from the local priest, a group of close friends get their ticket to life.
The PG-13 movie “Barbie” will be shown at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 17 at the Aiken County Public Library. Barbie suffers a crisis that makes her question her world and her existence.
NOVEMBER 21
Adult coloring will be held Tuesday, November 21st from 2-4pm at the Aiken County Public Library in the First Floor Creative Lab. Attendees should bring their own coloring pencils and markers. Coloring sheets and refreshments will be provided. Make an appointment at the inquiry desk or call 803-642-2020, ext. 3.
Book club meet on the third and fourth Tuesday of the month in the first floor meeting room from 2:30-3:45.Group A meets on November 28 and will discuss “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. Group B meets on 21 November and will discuss ‘The Sweetness At The Bottom Of The Pie’ by Alan Bradley. Sign up at the information desk on the second floor. 803-642-2020, ext. 3.
NOVEMBER 24
French conversation for adults will take place at 2:00 p.m. on November 24. This is for intermediate to advanced French speakers. For more information or to register, call the distribution desk at 803-642-2020 ext. 2.
NOVEMBER 25
The film “A Christmas Story” will be shown. at 3:00 pm Saturday, November 25 at the Aiken County Public Library. Ralphie returns to give his children a magical Christmas like the one he had as a child. Long-awaited sequel to the holiday classic A Christmas Story starring Peter Billingsley.
NOVEMBER 27
A Scavenger Hunt picture book for children will be held throughout the day at the Aiken County Public Library, 314 Chesterfield St. SW. For more information, visit abbe-lib.org.
NOVEMBER 28
Book club meet on the third and fourth Tuesday of the month in the first floor meeting room from 2:30-3:45.Group A meets on November 28 and will discuss “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. Group B meets on 21 November and will discuss ‘The Sweetness At The Bottom Of The Pie’ by Alan Bradley. Sign up at the information desk on the second floor. 803-642-2020, ext. 3.
NOVEMBER 30
A Tween Book Club will be held Thursday, November 30 from 4:30-5:30pm Read each historical fiction book, then join the group for snacks, discussion and activity. For ages 11-13. Register at the distribution desk or call 803-642-2020 ext. 1121.