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BLACKSHEAR PLACE BRANCH
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GAINESVILLE BRANCH
EVENTS
SPOUT SPRINGS BRANCH
EVENTS
MURRAYVILLE BRANCH
EVENTS
NORTH HALL TECH CENTER
EVENTS
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BLACKSHEAR PLACE BRANCH
EVENTS
GAINESVILLE BRANCH
EVENTS
SPOUT SPRINGS BRANCH
EVENTS
MURRAYVILLE BRANCH
EVENTS
NORTH HALL TECH CENTER
EVENTS
BLACKSHEAR PLACE BRANCH
EVENTS
GAINESVILLE BRANCH
EVENTS
SPOUT SPRINGS BRANCH
EVENTS
MURRAYVILLE BRANCH
EVENTS
NORTH HALL TECH CENTER
EVENTS
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NEW ON OUR SHELVES
February 2018
SELECT YOUR BRANCH FOR OUR
FEBRUARY EVENTS
Children’s Programs
Adult Activities
Computer Classes
Networking Opportunities
Book Clubs & More
The Hall County Library was delighted to successfully nominate Georgia's First Lady Sandra Deal for the Charles
Beard Library Advocacy Award, given by the Georgia Library
Association.
Library representatives attended the award ceremony on
January 19. Pictured with Mrs. Deal are Library Board Vice Chair Kathy Gailey, Library Director Lisa MacKinney, and
Mrs. Pat Oliver.
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST
Reading suggestions from our
staff. This month’s theme: Books that Warmed Your Heart or Broke Your Heart!
Your Account: Contact our
Circulation Manager
Friends of the Library News
127 Main Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
770-532-3311 Ext. 110
GAINESVILLE BRANCH Youth Programs
Contact: Jeanne Jimerson [email protected]
Contact: Adrianne Junius [email protected]
Mon. & Thurs.
Tues. & Wed.
Friday & Sat.
10 to 8
10 to 6
10 to 5
Adult Programs
KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO! Saturday, February 3 10:00-2:00
Our Knitting and Crocheting Group meets the first Saturday of every month. Bring your projects. All levels of expertise welcome. The group members are happy to assist and train.
DROP-IN CRAFT FOR ADULTS: ORIGAMI BIRDS
Monday, February 5 through Saturday, February 10
Create a beautiful origami bird from pre-printed origami paper. All materials provided. All day drop-in in the Adult Services area.
YOGA WITH SPENCER, MONDAYS 5:30-6:30
Yoga for Everybody and Every Body!
Join this weekly yoga meeting. Relax after a long day at work and get your body primed for a peaceful evening. Exercises will be within your comfort zone. Bring a yoga mat, if you have one, and dress in comfortable clothes that you can move in.
GREETING CARD WORKSHOP Saturday, February 10 10:00-1:00
Let your creativity soar! We will make a beautiful greeting card with panda bears. All materials and instructions provided by Patricia Anderson.
LAND RECORDS GENEALOGY WEBINAR Tuesday, February 13 10:15-Noon
Records can be hard to locate, but deeds tend to survive. If a
courthouse burned, a landowner would often re-record their deeds
providing a clue about family members which cannot be found
anywhere else. Learn where to find Land Records, how to use them
and what information can be found in these valuable historical
records.
GAINESVILLE LACERS: MAKERS OF BOBBIN LACE
Saturday, February 17 10:00-1:00
Weave multiple threads following a pattern pinned to a pillow. Create bookmarks, ornaments, wedding garters and more. Enjoy the fellowship of like-minded crafters. Come the third Saturday of every month. All are welcome.
GET YOUR TAX QUESTIONS ANSWERED!
Thursday, February 21 10:30-12:30
Experts from H&R Block will be available to answer your tax questions. Drop in at the Gainesville Branch Computer Lab any time between 10:30 and 12:30 for free assistance.
COMPUTER CLASSES Thursdays 10:00-12:00
February 1 Intro to Microsoft Word 2016
February 8 How to Write a Resume
February 15 Intro to Microsoft Excel 2016
February 22 Excel II: Intro to Formulas and Functions
SATURDAY STORYTIME
Toddlers/Preschool Sat. Feb. 3 11:00
TODDLERS
18-36 months Tues. Feb. 6 & 13 10:30 BABY STEPS
to 18 months Wed. Feb 7 & 14 10:30
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
3+ Fri. Feb. 2,9 & 16 10:30
PJ STORYTIME
All ages Mon. Feb. 5 6:30
Youth Programs Contact: Adrianne Junius [email protected]
AMERICAN GIRL CLUB Wednesday, February 7 4:00-5:00
Ages 4 and up. Welcome to our brand new American Girl Activity Club. Meet Nanea Mitchell, the newest BeForever Doll. Free and open to the public.
TWEEN/TEEN: WRECK THIS JOURNAL
Thursday, February 8 6:00
Let your creative juices flow! Join us for round two to create and wreck your own journal. Free and open to all 4th-12th graders.
DROP IN VALENTINE CRAFT
Wednesday, February 14 10:00-6:00
Stop by and celebrate all your friends and family this Valentine’s Day by creating a sweet craft. Free and open for all youth.
BOARD GAMES SATURDAY Feb. 17 10:00-5:00
Candyland, Checkers, Sorry, and more. Drop in anytime 10:00-5:00 to play your favorite family board game.
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID PARTY
Monday, February 19 2:00-3:00
Celebrate Jeff Kinney’s birthday with games, trivia crafts and cupcakes.
BUSY BABIES MUSIC Tues. Feb 20, 10:30
Babies and toddlers invited to make music and sing.
FEED THE BIRDS CRAFT Wednesday, February 21 1:00-6:00
National Feed the Birds Month is February. Make your own bird feeder! Peanut butter WILL NOT be used in this craft.
TWEEN HOMESCHOOL BOOK CLUB Thursday, February 22 2-3:00
This month we will be reading “El Deafo” by Cece Bell. Come to the Youth Services desk to sign up and for your copy. Best for 4th to 8th graders.
PRESCHOOL PALS MUSIC Fri., Feb 23 10:30
Come sing, dance and make music with us.
S.T.E.A.M. STORYTIME Sat., Feb 24 11:00
S.T.E.A.M. for kids age 3 and up. Enjoy a themed
storytime and experiment/activity centers.
BUSY BABIES PLAY Tues., Feb 27 10:30
Toddlers invited for big play date with extra surprises.
Contact: Kathy Evans [email protected]
Adult Programs
Mon. & Thurs.
Tues. & Wed.
Friday & Sat.
10 to 8
10 to 6
10 to 5
6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
770-532-3311 Ext. 191
SPOUT SPRINGS BRANCH MINECRAFT AT THE LIBRARY REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Thursday, February 8 5:00-6:00
Wednesday, February 28 4:00-5:00
Minecraft live! Play with your friends on our server. Register at 770-532-3311 ext. 192.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT: VERY VALENTINE’S PARTY Monday, February 12 6:30-7:30 Join us for Valentine’s Day themed stories, crafts and activities. Fun for children of all ages.
YOGA STORYTIME Monday, February 19 4:00-4:30
Calling all little yogis. Join us for a special storytime. You won’t need a mat, wear comfortable clothing.
BUSY BABIES: ART Tuesday, February 20 10:30-11:00
Fun continues during our break from storytime. Join us for art activities little hands. Ages 0-18 months.
POKEMON CLUB Tuesday, February 20 4:30-5:30
Are you passionate about Pokeman? Grab your cards to play, trade and hang out with other Poke fans. Recommended for children in kindergarten and older.
TODDLER PLAY Wednesdays, February 21 and 28 10:30-11:00
Toddlers and caregivers are invited to play with sensory
toys and do a craft. Ages 18 mos.-3 years.
PRESCHOOL PLAY Tuesday, February 23 10:30-11:00
Preschool aged children and their caregivers are invited to play with sensory toys and do a craft. For children ages 3-5.
LEGO AT THE LIBRARY Tuesday, February 27 4:00-5:00
Love LEGO? Come and see what you can build with your
friends (age 4+). Kids 8+ have the option to work with simple machines or stay with the freestyle group.
BUSY BABIES: PARACHUTE Tuesday, February 27 10:30-11:00
Parachute time just for babies. Sing, wiggle and shake with the parachute. Ages 0-18 months.
TEENS ONLY
ANIME CLUB
Thursday, February 22 6:00-7:00
Calling all fans of anime and manga. Join us each
month for a discussion, snacks and fun. Ages 11 and older.
ART LAB: PAINTING WITH MARBLES
Friday, February 2 3:30-4:30 We’re trading paintbrushes for marbles. Children of all ages are invited. Dress for a mess!
ROBOTICS CLUB Monday, February 5 4:30-5:30
Students are invited to join us as we program our Spheros to maneuver through courses and complete objectives.
Recommended for ages 9 and up.
SEE BEAUTIFUL Tuesday, February 6 4:30-5:30
Find the beauty in ourselves and our world. Students in grades 4 through 7 will meet for fun crafts and service projects.
BABYSTEPS STORYTIME TUESDAY, FEB. 6 & 13, 10:30
TODDLER STORYTIME WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7 & 14, 10:30
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME FRIDAY, FEB. 2,9 & 16, 10:30
BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, February 7, 10:30-11:30
The Book Club will discuss Once We Were Brothers by Ronald H. Balson. All adults welcome.
WRITING GROUP
Tuesday, February 6, 10:00-12:00
Join us if you are an author who wants to share. Enjoy the sup-port, feedback and encouragement that our group provides.
AARP TAX AIDE
Weds. from Feb. 7 - April 11 excluding Wed. March 21
10:00—2:00
MOBILE CAREER COACH
Thursday, February 8, 10:00-2:00
Search for jobs and create a resume with the help of the Mountains Regional Commission Workforce Development team.
KNITTING GROUP
Thursday, February 8, 1:00-2:00
Join our informal group of knitters! We meet once a month to
work on projects, socialize, and share advice and patterns.
Contact: Kasey Haessler [email protected]
Youth Programs
4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
770-532-3311 Ext. 181
MURRAYVILLE BRANCH
NORTH HALL TECH CENTER
4796 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
770-532-3311 Ext. 171
Contact: Brian Hood [email protected]
Contact: Al List [email protected]
Mon. & Thurs.
Tues. & Wed.
Friday
10 to 8
10 to 6
10 to 5
Mon. & Thurs.
Tues. & Wed.
Friday
10 to 8
10 to 6
10 to 5
Youth Programs
BASIC COMPUTERS
Tuesday, February 6 10:30-12:00
Learn the basics of the Windows operating environment, navi-
gate through files. Become comfortable using your computer.
THE INTERNET—A.K.A. “THE CLOUD”
Tuesday, February 20 10:30-12:00
Learn about the Web, simple searching, and hyperlinks.
IKNIT CROCHET AND KNITTING CLUB
Thursdays in February 1:00-4:00
Do you like to knit and crochet? Come join our club and
explore your creativity. All are welcome. Please bring your
own supplies.
KINECT FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Mondays in February 5:00-7:30
Play on our Xbox Kinect 360 and have family fun time on
our 70” HD screen. Children under the age of 11 must be
accompanied by parent or caretaker age 15 or older.
VALENTINE’S DAY COLORING CLUB FOR ADULTS -
Wednesday February 14 All Day
A relaxing day of grown-up coloring! Supplies provided.
MURRAYVILLE KNITTERS CLUB
Wednesday, February 7 1:00-2:00
Love to knit? Stop by the library and enjoy the comradery of some crafty folks. Bring your projects, relax and have some fun.
CRAFTY STITCHERS QUILTING CLUB
Thursday, February 15 5:30-8:00 Stop by to get some inspiration. This creative group meets the third Thursday of each month. Bring your quilting supplies.
AARP TAX AIDE Tuesdays by appointment. 11:00-3:30
Offered by the AARP TAX-Aide Volunteers, free to all. Bring your social security card, prior year tax return and all tax related information for 2017.
Appointment necessary, call 770-532-3311 x 171
LET’S PLAY STORYTIME Mondays in February 11:00
Babies and Toddlers Interactive playdate and literacy building
program. Enjoy stories, and playtime to develop social,
emotional and imaginative skills.
FIRE DRAGON DROP-IN CRAFT Thursday & Friday, February 15 & 16 All Day
Join us for a Chinese New Year celebration with a Fire Dragon
craft. Everyone is welcome.
MINECRAFT SPIDER HUNT Thursday, February 22 5:00-7:30 pm
Dress as your favorite Minecraft character, play on the
library Minecraft World, play a single player game, or use your account.
MURRAYBEAR’S STORYTIME Wednesday, February 7 & 14 10:30
Come join us as Mrs. Gail shares lively stories for you to
enjoy. Afterwards participate in a fun filled activity and see
if you can spot Murraybear around the library.
LEGO AT THE LIBRARY Monday, February 5 5:00-6:00
Let your imagination flow with LEGO. Join other LEGO fans
and show off your talents and imagination for building.
Bricks and supplies provided. Registration is not required.
VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT Wednesday, February 14 10:30-5:30
Stop by to make a Valentine’s Day craft to take home and
enjoy.
MINECRAFT AT THE LIBRARY Monday, February 26 6:00-7:00
Play Minecraft alone or with friends. Registration is not
required. For more information call the library at (770)
532-3311 ext. 171.
Adult Programs
Youth Programs
Adult Programs
2927 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30507
770-532-3311 Ext. 151
BLACKSHEAR PLACE BRANCH
Contact: Veronica Gomez [email protected]
Mon. & Thurs.
Tues. & Wed.
Friday & Sat.
10 to 8
10 to 6
10 to 5
Youth Programs
Contact: Ashley Martin [email protected]
NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB
Thursday, February 1 12:00
The Devil in White City by Eric Larson “Erik
Larson’s gifts as a storyteller are
magnificently displayed in this rich
narrative of the master builder, the
killer and the great fair that
obsessed them both. Two men each
handsome and unusually adept at
his chosen work, embodied an
element of the great dynamic that
characterized America’s rush toward the twentieth
century.”
ZUMBA
Thursday, February 1 and 15 6:00
Join certified Zumba instructor, Jue-Jue, as she leads
a 50 minute workout. Come to just one session or
all. Classes are free!
BOOK CLUB
Monday, Feb. 12 6:00-7:00
We will discuss Jasper Fforde’s
The Eyre Affair. “Suspensive and
outlandish, absorbing and fun—a novel
unlike any other and an introduction to
the imagination of a most distinctive
writer and his singular fiction universe.”
YOGA WITH HEMAH!
Wednesdays 10:00-11:30
This free yoga class for complete beginners offers a
strong foundation for a lifelong practice. Please bring
a yoga mat, 2 blocks, a yoga strap (optional), face
towel, and a bottle of water.
MINECRAFT GROUP PLAY RSVP Monday, February 5 5:00
School-age kids are invited to join the fun at this
interactive Minecraft event. Sign up is required.
Call 770-532-3311 ext. 151 to register or e-mail
Ashley Martin at [email protected]
DROP-IN CRAFT Thursday, February 8 10:30-7:00
Stop by to make a Valentine craft.
DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 1:00-3:00
Daddies and Daughters are invited to get dressed
up and dance the afternoon away. Light snacks and
photo memory provided. RSVP NEEDED. Limit:
3 spots per family.
NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY CELEBRATION
Monday, February 19 6:00
For Middle and High School students. Learn about
Native American History. Presented by Victoria
Clendenning from Johnson High School.
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS
Drop in!
Passports are essential for trouble-free travel
both domestic and international. The
Blackshear Place Library offers the opportunity
to apply for a U.S. Passport.
Monday & Thursday
Tuesday & Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
10 to 7:30
10 to 5:30
10 to 4:30
10 to 4:30
LETS PLAY STORYTIME
Fridays through February 16 10:30
Sessions include a story, songs, and social
play time.
FRIENDS OF THE HALL COUNTY LIBRARY
Join Friends of the Hall
County Library System
and enjoy your
membership through
2018.
We are the fundraising and advocacy arm of the Hall County Library
Friends of the Library memberships run for a
calendar year. We hope you will renew your membership for 2018, or join us for the first time.
Please help us continue our efforts to support our
public library in 2018. Thank you for making your tax deductible contribution and being our Friend!
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAMS, VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT
WWW.HALLCOUNTYLIBRARY.ORG/ABOUT-US/FRIENDS
OR CONTACT LISA MACKINNEY AT [email protected]
New officers elected for 2018-20 are Denise Lee (President), Bernice Cox (Vice President), and Mari-Ann Wise (Secretary). Billie Sanders will continue her service as Treasurer.
In January we sadly said good-bye to three of our
long term Friends of the Library Board members. Judy Chasey (2014-18), Virginia Hale (2008-18),
and Karen Hickey (2009-18) have completed their
terms of service.
We are so appreciative of the hard work and time these individuals have given to the library system.
During their terms of office, over $200,000 was
raised to support library services in Hall County.
Our next meeting will be held
Monday, April 16
at 5 pm in the Gainesville Library Board Room.
Left to right: Treasurer Billie Sanders with outgoing President Judy Chasey and outgoing Vice President Virginia Hale .
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STAFF BOOK PICKS Some of our favorites with the topic of:
Cheryl
North Hall Technology Center
My Old Dog
by Laura Coffey
Atonement
by Ian McEwan
Sarah’s Key
by Tatiana de Rosnay
The War that Saved My Life
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
The Rosie Project
by Graeme Simsion
Anna Karenina
by Leo Tolstoy
Johnny Got His Gun
by Dalton Trumbo
Lisa
Director
Emily
Blackshear Place
Cissy
Spout Springs
Books that Warmed or Broke your Heart
Brooke
Spout Springs
Barbara
Murrayville
Phyllis
Youth Services
Kathy
Branch Services
Love 2.0
by Barbara Fredrickson
The Bridge
by Karen Kingsbury
Michael
Adult Services
STAFF BOOK PICKS Some of our favorites with the topic of:
Sisterhood Everlasting
by Ann Brasheres
The Giving Tree
by Shel Silverstein
When Breath Becomes Air
by Paul Kalanithi
Where the Red Fern Grows
by Wilson Rawls
Sue
Blackshear Place
Ronda
Adult Services
George
Circulation
Kathy
Spout Springs
If I Stay
by Gayle Forman
Gail
Youth Services
David
Adult Services
Janine
Circulation
Wall-E
by Irene Trimble
Shannan
Blackshear Place
Books that Warmed or Broke your Heart
Nantucket Sisters
by Nancy Thayer
The Diary of a Young Girl
by Anne Frank
STAFF BOOK PICKS Some of our favorites with the topic of:
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Hollis Adult Services
Ashley
Blackshear Place
Jeanne
Adult Services
Kasey
Spout Springs
Guess How Much I Love You
by Sam McBratney
Tenderhearted
Branch Services
Gabriele
Adult Services
The Rules of Magic
by Alice Hoffman
Melissa
Adult Services
Me Before You
by Jojo Moyes
Rain Reign
by Ann M. Martin
Books that Warmed or Broke Your Heart
Flowers for Algernon
by Daniel Keyes
Dog on It by Spencer Quinn
Lori
Circulation
Dog Lover
Branch Services
Day of Tears
by Julius Lester
Villette
by Charlotte Bronte
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