Each member gets a copy of the book being discussed and is encouraged to read prior to the club, as there will be spoilers. There is a $1 fee for each club date. If you would like to attend all four, you will need to register individually. Book Club will meet on the Duncan Hines […]
Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has […]
From the acclaimed author of Flygirl and the bestselling author of Code Name Verity comes the thrilling and inspiring true story of the desegregation of the skies. “This beautiful and brilliant history of not only what it means to be Black and dream of flying but to, against every odd, do so, completely blew me […]
Each member gets a copy of the book being discussed and is encouraged to read prior to the club, as there will be spoilers. There is a $1 fee for each club date. If you would like to attend all four, you will need to register individually. Book Club will meet on the Duncan Hines […]
Midday Movies are for everybody! Enjoy a community social hour and inclusive movie theater experience. Community Social Hour begins at 1 p.m. Movie begins at 2 p.m. *Worried this movie might not be a good fit? Tell us how we can accommodate your particular needs! ** This movie will be subtitled** Film synopsis: After losing […]
Great Books selection for July is "The Ceiling," by Kevin Brockmeier, from The Scribner Anthology of Contemporary Short Fiction: 50 North American Stories Since 1970, 2nd edition. **All of Great Books' discussion pieces will come from The Scribner Anthology of Contemporary Short Fiction: 50 North American Stories Since 1970, Scribner; 2nd edition.
(Adult/teen) This intro series, led by local potter Kate Harris, includes a brief introduction to wheel throwing, trimming, & glazing. All participants will return on their own to glaze their piece before the final firing in the kiln. Make sure you can attend both dates. Materials fee is $5. Registration required. Class 1: Wednesday, July […]
From director George Miller, originator of the post-apocalyptic genre and mastermind behind the legendary "Mad Max" franchise, comes "Mad Max: Fury Road," a return to the world of the Road Warrior, Max Rockatansky. Haunted by his turbulent past, Mad Max (Tom Hardy) believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless, he becomes […]
Join us for a stop on these authors' Booked for the Summer tour! Colleen Coble and Rick Acker co-wrote What We Hide, the first title in a new legal suspense series. Coble is the USA Today bestselling author of more than seventy-five books, best known for her coastal romantic suspense novels. She collaborated on this title […]
Did you know the BG Horror Club hosts a movie at the Capitol once a month? WCPL is proud to co-host their July movie for veteran and burgeoning horror fans alike! Come find out what BG Horror Club is about and get connected. Film Synopsis: A young couple who saw a mysterious comet crash outside […]
Join us for the culminating event of the Capitol's Teen Theatre Camp! Performing an abridged version of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Capitol campers will make you laugh and cry while bringing new life and a Gen Z perspective to this classic tale. Click here for free tickets!
Each member gets a copy of the book being discussed and is encouraged to read prior to the club, as there will be spoilers. There is a $1 fee for each club date. If you would like to attend all four, you will need to register individually. Book Club will meet on the Duncan Hines […]
Have some trinkets that need a dish? In this workshop we will be using found textures pressed into clay to create a variety of pottery projects. This class will explain the slab rolling process great for creating small dishes, jewelry pieces, and more! This class is great for all ages. All supplies will be provided, […]
We will discuss A Woman's Place by Lynn N. Austin and pick up our next book The Floor of Heaven by Howard Blum. This group meets each month on the third Monday to discuss a new book.
Kelly Long is a member of the Camellia Garden Club in Geer, South Carolina and serves as the Wildlife Habitat Committee Chairperson for the Garden Clubs of SC. Kelly, through gardening, has developed a love for raising monarch butterflies. Kelly’s gardening areas have been declared a Monarch Waystation as well as a Certified South Carolina […]
(Adult/teen) This intro series, led by local potter Kate Harris, includes a brief introduction to wheel throwing, trimming, & glazing. All participants will return on their own to glaze their piece before the final firing in the kiln. Make sure you can attend both dates. Materials fee is $5. Registration required. Class 1: Wednesday, July […]
(Adult) We’ll be channeling our inner artist and discovering the power of positivity by painting affirmations on stones! Whether you place it on your desk, in your garden, or carry it with you, your painted stone will serve as a source of inspiration and positivity in your daily life. Let us know you’re coming by […]
Three estranged brothers reunite for a journey of spiritual discovery on a train trip across India in director Wes Anderson's quirky and stylish dramedy. Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, Amara Karan, Wallace Wolodarsky, Waris Ahluwalia, Irfan Khan. Directed by Wes Anderson Rated: R (2007)
Each member gets a copy of the book being discussed and is encouraged to read prior to the club, as there will be spoilers. There is a $1 fee for each club date. If you would like to attend all four, you will need to register individually. Book Club will meet on the Duncan Hines […]
When a con artist (Adrien Brody) decides to go legit his partner-brother (Mark Ruffalo) tries to convince him to work one last scam to rip off a kooky heiress (Rachel Weisz). Written and directed by Rian Johnson. Rated: PG-13 (2008)
Join us for a big-screen extravaganza! Enjoy the Summer Olympics' Opening Ceremony live at the Capitol! Join fellow Olympics enthusiasts at this first-ever library-hosted live-stream event, and experience the excitement in full detail with amazing sound! Join the world's audience to celebrate teams from across the globe at this celebratory event. No ticket required.
Join us for the culminating event of the FSP's Kids' Theatre Camp! Featuring a special performance of the play, "Firebird"! Click here for free tickets!
This film is part of our Agatha Christie Movie Marathon. Aboard a train from Istanbul, a passenger is found murdered and famed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot steps up to determine which of the other passengers is responsible. The victim, who just the night before had asked Poirot for protection, turns out to not be who […]
This film is part of our Agatha Christie Movie Marathon. Set in eerie, post-World War II Venice, this mystery features the return of the celebrated sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Now retired and living in self-imposed exile in the world’s most glamorous city, Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. When one of the […]
This film is part of our Agatha Christie Movie Marathon. Egyptian locations enhance this Agatha Christie whodunit. Peter Ustinov, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, Angela Lansbury, David Niven, Maggie Smith, Simon MacCorkindale, Jon Finch, Olivia Hussey, George Kennedy. Directed by John Guillermin. Rated: PG (1978)
Michelle M. Kazmer, Ph.D., is Dean of the College of Communication and Information at Florida State University, Tallahassee, USA. Since 2014, Kazmer has maintained a research agenda applying information science theories to Golden Age detective fiction, focused on Agatha Christie. This makes her part of the global community of "Agathologists," a collegial group of people […]
(Adult) We’ll be channeling our inner artist and discovering the power of positivity by painting affirmations on stones! Whether you place it on your desk, in your garden, or carry it with you, your painted stone will serve as a source of inspiration and positivity in your daily life. Let us know you’re coming by […]
Film Synopsis: John Lithgow plays the head of a family that becomes attached to a monster they run into while camping. Rated: PG (1987) This movie will be open to the public, but it will be playing while those who signed up for the build-a-bigfoot program are working on their stuffed animal projects. If there […]
Listen to stories, engage with activities and crafts, and socialize with other members of the community in an activity hour, designed for adult patrons with special needs. Note the NEW start time (9:45 a.m.) and day of the week (Thursday) beginning April 2024!
This ticketed event will feature a full day of presentations Saturday (8/3) by cryptozoology experts Dr. Mireya Mayor, Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Russell Acord, and Ryan Golembeske, plus two optional ticketed social events. Cryptid & Cocktails VIP event (with the presenters): Friday, 8/2, 6 p.m. The Main Event: Saturday, 8/3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beer […]