November 2026 Programs & Events Let’s Write! November November 1st-30th, 2026 —M.T. Allen Memorial Library Join M.T. Allen Memorial Library for 30 days of writing frenzy! Whether you’re writing a novel, poem, screenplay, lyrics, comic or anything in between, we’re here to support you. From books to databases, Chromebooks and hotspots, to poetry and prose writing groups, the library has what you need to get started. Stop by the library throughout the month of November to find daily writing prompts and activities or to just have a quiet place to brainstorm and write. Inspiration can be found at the library! BONUS: Register for your free writer’s survival kit. (May include snacks, notecards, pens, stress toy.) Register at: https://tinyurl.com/bdha7phe
Let’s Plot! Friday, November 6, 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm —Readers & Writers Room To kickoff Let’s Write! November, let’s plot your next novel, poem, screenplay, comic or memoir. Participants develop an outline, structure, protagonist, setting, conflict or basic plot in 60 minutes or less. Sometimes you have to talk through your idea to get it started. Brainstorm with other creative types. Use the time to get inspiration from others and enjoy snacks! This is a free event, open to the public. No registration required.
Let’s Finish This! Saturday, November 28, 2026, 1:00pm-5:00pm —Readers & Writers Room Stuck on your current project? Stop by M.T. Allen Memorial Library to get in a 10-, 30-, or 60-minute writing session. Need to talk it out? Need honest, objective feedback on your ideas? Let’s meet up and finish your great new work. And eat snacks! This is a free event, open to the public.
No registration required.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Kanopy Club Movie Club
11/3
Advanced Beginner Spanish
11/5
Adult Anime/Manga Club
11/5 &
Let’s Plot!
11/6
Keeping You in Stitches: Crafting Club
11/7 & 11/21
American Mahjong Beginner Basics
11/7
Breathe & Meditate
11/7
Shakespearean Society
11/10
Morning Book Club
11/11
Library Closed —Veterans Day
11/11
Evening Book Club
11/12
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
11/14
Discover AI for Business Owners
11/14
Adult Sensory Storytime
11/17
Writer’s Circle/Poetry
11/17
Design Your Dream Life
11/19
Film Series @ the Library
11/20
American Mahjong Open Play
11/21
Cozy-ish Mystery Book Club
11/23
Writer’s Circle/Prose
11/24
Library Closed — Thanksgiving Holidays
11/26 & 11/27
Let’s Finish This!
11/28
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Kanopy Club: Movie & TV Streaming Database Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 6:00pm —Readers & Writers Room Enjoy free access to thousands of movies and TV shows with your Peachtree City PINES library card! Watch films for free with Kanopy, the library's free digital streaming service. Then join Library Assistant Ryan S. for a lively, in-depth movie discussion on the first Tuesday of the month. For a list of monthly movies or instructions how to download Kanopy visit the library website at https://peachtree-city.org/library. This is a free event, open to the public. Ages 18+. No registration required.
Advanced Beginner Spanish Thursday, November, 5, 12, & 19, 2026, 2:00pm —Readers & Writers Join fluent speaker Jody O. for Advanced Beginner Spanish with Mango. Learn how to use Mango Languages as well as practice with other attendees for perfect pronunciation. For ages 14+. Seating is limited. Registration is recommended, but not required. Register at https://ptclibrary.eventbrite.com. Participants MUST have Spanish language experience. No class November 26th.
Adult Anime/Manga Club Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:15pm & Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2:00pm —Room 2 We'll be watching and discussing anime, reading manga, and discovering more about Japanese language and culture. This event is free and open to the public. For ages 18 and older. No registration required.
Keeping You in Stitches: Crafting Club Saturday, November 7 & 21, 2026, 11:00am —Storytime Room Join this wonderful group as we craft for charity and pleasure. Bring your latest knit, crochet, or other textile projects, share patterns, teach or learn something new. Grab a calendar of events. This is a free, drop-in event. Ages 18+. No registration required.
American Mahjong Beginner Basics Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1:45pm —Storytime Room Curious about Mahjong? Join experienced player Hope H. for a beginner-friendly session and learn the basics of this classic tilebased game. This free event is open to the public for ages 18+. By registering and attending you are agreeing to the M.T. Allen Memorial Library American Mahjong Code of Conduct conditions. Registration is required A waitlist will be available for walk-ins. Reserved spots will be released to waitlisted participants if you have not arrived by 2:00pm. Registration opens: Monday, September 21; Register at https://ptclibrary.eventbrite.com.
Breathe & Meditate Saturday, November 7, 2026, 4:30pm —Readers & Writers Room An introduction into the Art of Living breathwork and meditation session. You’ll clear your mind through calming breathing and guided meditation. This 60-minute session is a free event, open to the public. Seating is limited. Registration is encouraged. Registration opens: Monday, October 26; Register at https://ptclibrary.eventbrite.com.
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11:00am-12:30pm —Storytime Room Join ATL Area Jigsaw Puzzlers at M.T. Allen Memorial Library for a family friendly puzzle swap. Bring your favorite jigsaw puzzle to swap and meet-up. Work on a puzzle together or alone. All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free, drop-in event. No registration required.
Library Closed Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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Discover AI for Business Owners: Productivity and Growth Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2:00pm —Storytime Room Curious about how AI can help you save time, work more efficiently, and grow your business? This hands-on workshop introduces business owners and entrepreneurs to practical ways to use AI for business tasks. Join M.T. Allen Memorial Library with Dr. Dreeka Owens, EdD for a hands-on, easy to understand workshop. This beginner friendly introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) is designed specifically for business owners and budding entrepreneurs. This is a free event, open to the public. Ages 18+, of all technical levels who are curious about AI and want to build practical digital skills. Attendees should bring a laptop or cell phone for this interactive session. Chromebooks can be checked out from the Circulation desk with a valid PINES library card. Registration recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Registration opens: Monday, November 2; Register at https://ptclibrary.eventbrite.com.
Adult Sensory Storytime Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:30am —Floy Farr Room This is a 30-minute storytime and craft for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This is a free, drop in event. No registration required.
Design Your Dream Life: The 5 Types of Wealth Discussion Thursday, November 19, 2026, 2:00pm —Storytime Room Do you feel perpetually busy day in, day out, like you’re running on a hamster wheel? Are you entering a new phase of life and trying to figure out what’s next? Do you crave better balance in your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, grab a copy of Sahil Bloom’s The 5 Types of Wealth and join us for discussion on the third Thursday of every month at 2pm. This is a free, drop in event. No registration required.
Film Series @ The Library Friday, November 20, 2026, 10:00am —Theater Room Join M.T. Allen Memorial Library for our monthly film series viewing new and classic films. November’s film is Elvis (2022). This free event will be held in the Theater Room on the lower level of the library. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Registration opens: Friday, November 13; Register at https://ptclibrary.eventbrite.com.
American Mahjong Open Play Saturday, November 21, 2026, 1:45pm-4:00pm —Storytime Room Enjoy an afternoon of American Mahjong! Participants must already know how to play or have previously attended an instructional session. This free event is open to the public for ages 18+. By registering and attending you are agreeing to the M.T. Allen Memorial Library American Mahjong Code of Conduct conditions. Registration is required. A waitlist will be available for walk-ins. Reserved spots will be released to waitlisted participants if you have not arrived by 2:00pm. Registration opens Monday, November 9; Register at https://ptclibrary.eventbrite.com.
Cozy-ish Mystery Book Club Monday, November 23, 2026, 10:00am —Readers & Writers A monthly book club to discuss your next favorite Cozy Mystery read. November’s book pick is Elementary She Read by Vicki Delaney. Limited copies available at the Circulation desk. Ages 18+. This event is free and open to the public. No registration required.
Library Closed Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 26th & Friday, November 27th
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Library Hours
Morning Book Club
Contact Information
Sunday CLOSED Monday 9am-6pm Tuesday 9am-8pm Wednesday 9am-6pm Thursday 9am-8pm Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-6pm
M.T. Allen Memorial Library
Evening Book Club
Shakespearean Society
201 Willowbend Road Peachtree City, GA 30269 Phone: 770-631-2520 http://ptclibrary.org Jill Prouty, Library Director
Wednesday, November 11, Thursday, November 12, 2026, Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 2026, 10:00am —Flying Biscuit 6:00pm —Theater Room 5:00pm —Storytime Room M.T. Allen Memorial Library hosts a morning book club on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 10 am. (Adults 18+)
M.T. Allen Memorial Library hosts an evening book club on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6 pm. (Adults 18+)
Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
When Jim O’Connell graduated from Harvard Author Grady Green is having the worst Medical School and was nearing the end of best day of his life. his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, the chief of medicine made a Grady calls his wife to share some exciting proposal: Would he defer a prestigious news as she is driving home. He hears Abby fellowship and spend a year helping to create slam on the brakes, get out of the car, then an organization to bring health care to nothing. When he eventually finds her car homeless citizens? Jim took the job because by the cliff edge the headlights are on, the he felt he couldn’t refuse. But that year driver door is open, her phone is still there. turned into his life’s calling. Tracy Kidder . . but his wife has disappeared. spent five years following Dr. O’Connell and his colleagues as they served their thousands A year later, Grady is still overcome with of homeless patients. In this book, we travel grief and desperate to know what with O’Connell as he navigates the city, happened to Abby. He can’t sleep, and he offering medical care, socks, soup, empathy, can’t write, so he travels to a tiny Scottish humor, and friendship to some of the city’s island to try to get his life back on track. most vulnerable citizens. He emphasizes a Then he sees the impossible — a woman style of medicine in which patients come who looks exactly like his missing wife. first, joined with their providers in what he Or you'll get what you wish for. calls “a system of friends.” ~Goodreads.com ~Goodreads.com
Learn the importance of literacy and the impact of Shakespeare in modern media and society through fun activities and film showings! Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month. Intended for Ages 1318.
Writers Circle/Poetry Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:00pm —Storytime Room The library's monthly adult writing group for sharing and improving poetry writing of all genres. The group meets the third Tuesday of every month. For more information email the facilitator at ptclib.writers@gmail.com.
Writers Circle/Prose Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 6:00pm —Storytime Room The library's monthly adult writing group for sharing and improving prose writing of all genres. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more information email the facilitator at ptclib.writers@gmail.com.
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