CARROLLTON, Ga. – Although, local schools are on the cusp of summer recess students in the area will, no longer, back able to use summer as an excuse to impede their enrichment. The Douglas County Library System is sponsoring their annual summer reading programming for this year on June 2. The county offers programs for teens and children.

The reading program starts on June 2, this year, and end on July 14. The program will begin with a performance by Todd King, a professional juggler at 10:00 a.m.  On the first day of the program, children can come and retrieve their reading log, stickers and literary information sheet. Gift coupons from local businesses will be included in bags available upon registration.

Children are eligible to win different prizes according to how many stickers they accrue.

Every week, the library will hold programs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

MABLETON, Ga. – There are tons of fun events going on this weekend, in your area. We’ve listed a few of them for you to check out with your family and friends.

Visit O’neal Plaza On May 7 for “Spring Concerts on the Plaza” which is being presented by the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville and Douglas County. The concert will be held between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. O’Neal Plaza is located at O’Neal Plaza and Church Street.

Neighbors can buy plants grown by master gardeners and receive growing advice at the Master Gardner Plant Sale in Carrollton. This event is one of the biggest events for the CCMGA and proceeds fund all of the diverse programs run by the association throughout the year. The sale will be held on Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Mableton, GA --  Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory the weekend of April 29-May 1.

The musical features songs from the classic family film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." Bring your own food and drinks or visit the concession stand. Children 12 and younger get in free. Everyone else pays just $5 each. 

Tables that seat four are available for $25 per table. Shows will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 29-30 and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 1. 

The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre is located at 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. Tickets are available at the Mable House Arts Center at the same address. Call 770-819-3285 for more information and for table rentals.