Drop-Off Bins Downtown Are Waiting on Children's Books
Perry, GA · September 9, 2026
Heavy clouds are muting the morning glare today, making it a little easier to tackle midweek errands. If you are headed near City Hall, you will likely spot neighbors dropping off picture books by the armful.
The Lead
Collection bins shaped from wooden crates are quietly filling with picture books at City Hall and the Washington Street administration building this morning. As part of the weeklong Love, Dolly book drive, the city is gathering new children's titles to donate directly to the Houston County Public Library branch here in town.
Organizers designed the drive to bolster local shelves and early reading programs, channeling Dolly Parton’s celebrated work through the Imagination Library. Instead of simply accepting drop-offs at municipal desks, volunteers will also roll out a mobile welcome tent to collect final donations during Saturday's downtown festival.
If your family has unread preschool favorites or you want to pick up a fresh paperback, the lobbies on Carroll and Washington remain open until 5 PM all week.
Local Pulse
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Today's Outlook
- High 92°F · Low 69°F — Overcast
- Cloud cover keeps the midday heat bearable, but plan outdoor workouts for early morning.
What's On Around Town
Warner Robins: Kindermusik Playdate Summer's Landing (600 S Kimberly Rd), 10:00 AM Interactive songs, rhythm games, and storytelling for toddlers and preschoolers.
Warner Robins: Midday Cosmic Bowling Rigby's Entertainment Complex (2001 Karl Dr), 11:00 AM–10:00 PM Discounted glow-in-the-dark lane sessions all afternoon on Karl Drive.
Youth Midweek Game Night Sojourn Church, 6:00–8:00 PM Free dinner and lively team games for middle and high schoolers.
Warner Robins: DIY Venue Game Night The Reverb Room (1758 Watson Blvd), 6:00 PM Casual board games and local tunes at the community music spot.
Spotlight & Story
- The Muse Theatre
- When O.B. and Paschal Muse opened the doors at 806 Commerce Street in 1950, locals packed 725 red vinyl seats for opening night. Today, crystal chandeliers hang from 24-foot rafters, preserving the original balcony heart-pine floors above a lively event hall.
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