We are delighted to share this festive time of the year with a FREE outdoor adventure intertwined with a family literacy initiative!

Augusta Adult and Community Education has paired with Augusta Parks and Recreation for this SnowShoe & StoryTime event!

The StoryWalk and Snowshoes are part of the WinterKids Loan Program! 

10:30a until 12:00 NOON, arrive early

A snowshoe adventure awaits, tailored for families and children ages 4-10 years old. FOLLOW UP CORRESPONDENCE will be done following your registration for snowshoe (need & sizing) details! 

Weather permitting, we will enjoy a read along our travels.

Warm beverages and light snacks will be provided following the Outdoor Adventure!

Although FREE: Registration is required so we can be prepared and use this for communication regarding the event.

The importance of reading to a child and spending the time together exploring the context of a book is endless. In these workshops, we have a read along and then a hands-on crafting adventure.

These Adventures are FREE to join! Parent/Guardian are encouraged to engage with the child(ren). We promote all hands on deck approach to learning!

It is REQUIRED that you register for these workshops so that we are able to accurately prepare books and materials for all participants. 

This StoryTime Adventure is ideal for children aged 5-10 years old.

StoryTime Adventures are held at Buker Community Center. 

December Theme is Winter Candle by Jeron Ashford

When each family at the diverse Juniper Court apartment complex needs something to light up the dark of winter, the stumpy, lumpy candle provides a glow brighter than the fanciest taper, revealing the true spirit of each holiday it illuminates.

We will be reading this selection to kick off our Community HOLIDAY EVENT! Please join us for the FREE & FUN Yearly Celebration!

A “cheerfully engaging”(Kirkus Reviews) novel for anyone who’s ever asked herself, “How did I get here?”

Alice Love is 29, crazy about her husband, and pregnant with her first child. So imagine Alice’s surprise when she comes to on the floor of a gym (a gym! She HATES the gym) and is whisked off to the hospital, where she discovers the honeymoon is truly over - she’s getting divorced, she has three kids, and she’s actually 39 years old. 

Alice must reconstruct the events of a lost decade and find out whether it’s possible to reconstruct her life at the same time. She has to figure out why her sister hardly talks to her, and how is it that she’s become one of those super skinny moms with really expensive clothes. Ultimately, Alice must discover whether forgetting is a blessing or a curse, and whether it’s possible to start over....

Unsure of where to start? Call us.

The Learning Center is open to all adults in need of academic instruction and guidance. Hours vary by day, and we will try to meet you on your schedule. Our staff provides individualized instruction in the areas of:

• High School Equivalency
• HiSET Prep
• Accuplacer Prep
• Math and ELA instruction to prepare you for college-level coursework
• General reading, writing, and math tutoring for anyone pursuing college or career education
• Workforce credential or certification tutoring and prep
• College and Career advising

All services through the Learning Center are FREE of charge. If you or anyone you know could use any of these services, please contact us.

Instructional Hours

Due to restrictions, please do not drop in unannounced to the Learning Center. Call us to schedule your first appointment.