When you think of a library you most likely think of tons of books and a few computers, but the Augusta Richmond County Public Library System has added something different and new! They are now housing PLAY Touch Tables at two of the branches.
PLAY Touch Tables are a product by After-mouse.com. They are interactive game touch tables designed for hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, libraries, and more.
The tables can be 32” or larger. There are 21 games on the system so that all ages have something to look forward to. They also have games that are multi-player.
There are games like Solitaire, Tic Tac Toe, and Sudoku.
Technology is huge right now and is constantly changing and it is great to see libraries not only still catering to those who love books, but also keeping up with the times we are in. This also allows for more learning resources to be implemented at libraries.
The tables in the Augusta libraries are programmed with fun and educational games for all.
Check these tables out at the Augusta Public Library and Wallace Branch Library locations!
7 Book Clubs in Augusta for you to Join
Have you ever started reading a good book and you just needed to discuss it? Finding a local book club is the best way to discuss your next great read. Sounds like a good plan right? We knew you'd love it - so we've gathered a list of book clubs in Augusta for you to check out.
Joining a book club or even starting your own can hold a lot of benefits.
Check out the local book clubs below.
The Book Tavern Book Club
Every last Thursday of the month, you can gather at the Book Tavern or virtually to discuss a novel. To find out more, click here.
Page Turners Book Club
Barnes and Nobles located in the Augusta Mall, has a monthly book club meet up. It falls on every first Wednesday at 6pm in the café. For more information, click here.
Bean There, Read That
Each month, you can meet up at the Harlem Java House to discuss some new reads. For more information, click here.
ADDICTED TO INVESTING BOOK CLUB
Auben Reality hosts a bi-monthly meeting to discuss selected passages and expand your mind and the minds of others. To learn more, click here.
Cookbook Bites
Do you have a love for cooking and books? While this may not be your typical book club, join the Appleby Branch Library as everyone shares there favorite recipes from cookbooks. To learn more, click here.
The Novel Newts
This Facebook group is a local book club in the CSRA. Each month a poll is used to pick the genre and book.
They start on the first of each month and stay on that book for 3 weeks. There is monthly meetings/chats held the last week of the month.
They will announce each new book at the monthly meeting, giving a week to purchase the new book.
To join and learn more about the Facebook group, click here.
Augusta Book Swap
Coming June 3, 2023 will be the first Augusta Book Swap hosted by the Columbia County Advocates for Public Education. You can bring books to gift to someone or you don't have to bring any books, but you can still find one that intrigues you. For more, information, click here.
