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SUMMARY:Stars\, Stripes and Self-Expression Teen Art Contest Registration
DESCRIPTION:Contest Theme: The American Revolution: Then vs. Now. \nThis program is funded by an America 250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/teenartcontest/
LOCATION:Clayton County Library Headquarters\, 865 Battle Creek Road\, Jonesboro\, GA\, 30236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Expo
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SUMMARY:Southern Lit Fest
DESCRIPTION:Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation (NCLF) brings Southern LitFest to downtown Newnan every other year\, and looks forward to holding the fourth LitFest in conjunction with the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Set for June 5-6\, 2026\, this edition of Southern LitFest carries the theme: Read All About It – Journalists turned Authors\, Saluting the First Amendment. \nThe goal of this fan-favorite event is to foster a love of reading and showcase the many diverse programs the Carnegie offers free to patrons of all ages year-round. LitFest is made possible through grants and individual and business sponsors\, enabling NCLF’s completely volunteer organization to financially and physically support programming our beloved Carnegie. \nIn 2024\, LitFest attracted more than 1\,000 people from 11 states and 54 cities. The 2026 LitFest promises to be just as entertaining and successful. \nOn June 5\, we present three journalists-turned-authors with ties to Newnan: Angela McRae\, Jeff Bishop and Kathryn Smith. Beth Neely\, publisher of The Newnan Times-Herald\, will moderate the panel discussion. Afterwards\, authors will meet with guests and sell and sign their books. Hors d’oeuvres will be available along with a cash bar. \nThis program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/southernlitfest/
LOCATION:The Berkley Social\, 21 Jackson Street\, Newnan\, 30263\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Reading/Performance/Showing
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SUMMARY:Southern Lit Fest Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation (NCLF) brings Southern LitFest to downtown Newnan every other year\, and looks forward to holding the fourth LitFest in conjunction with the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Set for June 5-6\, 2026\, this edition of Southern LitFest carries the theme: Read All About It – Journalists turned Authors\, Saluting the First Amendment. \nThe goal of this fan-favorite event is to foster a love of reading and showcase the many diverse programs the Carnegie offers free to patrons of all ages year-round. LitFest is made possible through grants and individual and business sponsors\, enabling NCLF’s completely volunteer organization to financially and physically support programming our beloved Carnegie. \nIn 2024\, LitFest attracted more than 1\,000 people from 11 states and 54 cities. The 2026 LitFest promises to be just as entertaining and successful. \nOn June 6\, the schedule is https://southernlitfest.com/event-schedule \nThis program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/southernlitfest-2/
LOCATION:Newnan Carnegie Library\, 1 LaGrange St.\, Newnan\, 30263\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Reading/Performance/Showing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T170000
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SUMMARY:Sir James Wright and Loyalism in British America
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker Dr. Greg Brooking will provide a fresh examination of Georgia’s last royal governor\, revealing how loyalism\, diplomacy\, and political tension shaped the colony in the turbulent years preceding the Revolution. \nThis program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/sirjameswright/
LOCATION:Dodge County Murrell Memorial Library\, 531 2nd Ave\, Eastman\, GA\, 31023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T110000
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SUMMARY:Coffee With A Librarian
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on this captivating episode of our podcast. Join us as we delve deep into a discussion surrounding the ideals of the nation’s Founding Fathers and the contrast of today. \nThis program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/coffeewithlibrarian/
LOCATION:Clayton County Library Headquarters\, 865 Battle Creek Road\, Jonesboro\, GA\, 30236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading/Performance/Showing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T183000
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution in the South: Myth-Vs-Reality
DESCRIPTION:The American Revolution is often told through familiar stories but the reality in the South was far more complex. Join us as we welcome Dr. Adam Tate of Clayton State University for an engaging talk that explores the myths\, overlooked events\, and diverse perspectives that shaped the Revolutionary War in our region. Discover how the Revolution truly unfolded in the South and how it continues to shape our understanding of history today. \nThis program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/americanrevolutioninthesouth/
LOCATION:Clayton County Library Headquarters\, 865 Battle Creek Road\, Jonesboro\, GA\, 30236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Reading/Performance/Showing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T173000
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SUMMARY:Nationalism and Democracy: Then-Vs-Now
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation as we welcome Dr. Kenja McCray\, author of Essential Soldiers: Women Activists and Black Power Leadership\, as part of our Unseen Revolution series\, aligned with the America250 and Georgia250 initiatives. \nThis engaging program will explore the evolving impact of nationalism and democracy from the Revolutionary era to\npresent day. Through the lens of Black women’s activism and leadership\, Dr. McCray will examine how the promises of\ndemocracy have been challenged\, expanded\, and redefined over time and where gaps still remain. Together\, we will reflect on the question: Has democracy evolved to include all voices\, or are we still striving toward that ideal? Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue that uncovers overlooked histories and connects past struggles to present-day conversations about identity\, power\, and belonging. \nFree and open to the public. All are welcome \nThis program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/nationalismanddemocracy/
LOCATION:Clayton County Library Headquarters\, 865 Battle Creek Road\, Jonesboro\, GA\, 30236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T110000
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SUMMARY:Colonial Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Join us on an adventure through time to Christmas in Colonial America with reenactors\, crafts\, games\, a visit from Father Christmas\, and more! \nThis program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.
URL:https://www.georgiahumanities.org/event/colonialchristmas/
LOCATION:Statesboro-Bulloch County Library\, 124 South Main Street\, Statesboro\, GA\, 30458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Reading/Performance/Showing
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