TOTEBAG CONTEST
FRIENDS OF THE HALL COUNTY LIBRARY
The Friends of the Hall County Library are excited to announce a unique fundraising initiative that combines community creativity with support for your local library! We're launching a tote bag fundraiser and art contest, offering two exciting ways to get your hands on a stylish and library-themed tote.
Contest Timeline: April 1st - May 1st 2025
Option 1: Unleash Your Inner Artist
Do you have a knack for design? We invite you to participate in our art contest! For a $10 entry fee, submit your original artwork that celebrates the library – books, reading, community, or anything library-related! The winning design will be featured on our exclusive Friends of the Library tote bag. Imagine your art carried around town, showing your support for this vital community resource!
Option 2: Become a Friend, Submit Your Art & Get a Tote!
Looking for a guaranteed way to snag one of these fantastic tote bags? Become a member of the Friends of the Hall County Library! With membership levels starting at just $25, you'll be able to enter your design in the tote bag contest and, not only receive the limited-edition tote bag featuring the winning artwork, but you'll also be supporting the library's vital programs and services.
Ready to submit your art or become a Friend? Paper entries can be obtained and submitted at any Hall County Library location. Art submissions must be completed on the paper entry sheet and within the 10 by 6 inch landscape area provided by May 1st 2025. A panel of judges will select the winning design based on creativity, relevance to the library, and visual appeal. Get those creative juices flowing and show us what the library means to you!
April 6 -12 th th
Millions of people across the country visit their libraries every week.
What’s the draw? Everything.
From young families stopping in for play and storytime, to students sketching out their next creative project in a makerspace, to seniors seeking tech help and everyone in between, libraries of all kinds help us connect the dots from one part of our journey to the next. Chart your next literary adventure by browsing the stacks or joining a book club. Let an author color your imagination at an author talk, outline your big business idea at an entrepreneur workshop, or trace your history with your library’s genealogy resources. Make your mark and get involved with your library by volunteering or spreading the word.
Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Celebrate National Library Week, April 6 - 12, 2025.
BETWEEN THE LINES
Dive into our new monthly feature, Shelf Life! Each month, a member of our team will share a peek into their personal reading world, revealing the stories that captivate them and why.
Enjoy an ever growing list of weekly book recommendations from our staff here at the Hall County Library System! Follow us on social media!
HAPPENINGS HOMESCHOOL
Gainesville
April 16th, 1:30 p.m.
Homeschool Crafternoon
April 30th, 1:30 p.m.
Homeschool Libratory
North Hall Tech
April 7th, 1:00 p.m.
Think Tank
Murrayville
April 11th, 4:00 p.m.
War Stories - Adult
Reading: The First Ladies by Marie
Benedict
Gainesville
April 4th & 25th, 1:00 p.m.
Fear, Mystery, & Gloom - Adult
Reading: Gothic Novels
April 28th, 6:00 p.m.
Manga Mondays & More - Teen
North Hall Tech
April 7th, 14th, & 28th, 6:00 p.m.
The Artists Way Book Study - Teen
April 26th, 3:30 p.m.
Wreck this Journal - Teen
Spout Springs
April 21st, 11:00 a.m.
Homeschool Hangout
BOOK
CLUBS
FOR EVERYONE
Spout Springs
April 3rd, 2:30 p.m.
Historically Speaking - Adult
Reading: America Alone by Mark Steyn
April 9th, 12:00 p.m.
Kids Silent Book Club
April 10th, 10:30 a.m.
Thursday Book Club - Adult
Reading: The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
April 10th, 6:00 p.m.
Not A Book Club - Teen
Monthly Theme: Cookbooks
Blackshear Place
April 28th, 6:00 p.m.
Monday Book Club - Adult
Reading: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
ADULT PROGRAMS
We have programs and events catered to adults at all 5 of our library locations on a weekly basis! Check our calendar HERE for a full list of events.
Our vibrant program schedule offers something for everyone! Dive into crafting, painting, book clubs, fiber arts, and informative learning opportunities. We also host exciting partner events, thrilling Dungeons & Dragons sessions, and so much more!
PROGRAMS & EVENTS: ADULT SPOTLIGHT
*requires registration
How to Fill Out a Family Tree
Chart Template
Gainesville Library, Tuesday, April 8th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
*No Sew Fabric Easter Garland
Gainesville Library, Thursday, April 10th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
*Painting with Vicki Spouts Springs Library, Tuesday, April 15th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
*Poetry and Music Open Mic
Gainesville Library, Saturday, April 19th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
*Soap Making Class
Spouts Springs Library, Monday, April 21st, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Click on the titles underlined to learn more information!
*DIY Book Tote bag North Hall Tech Center, Tuesday, April 8th, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Traveling to Universal Gainesville Library, Monday, April 14th, 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
*Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Blackshear Place Library, Tuesday, April 15th, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
*BingoCize Murrayville Library, Monday, April 21st, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
*Cat Cafe Gainesville Library, Monday, April 28th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
SCHEDULE WEEKLYSTORYTIME
THE LAST STORYTIME FOR THE
SPRING SESSION WILL BE APRIL 26
GainesvilleLibrary
BabySteps
Ages0-18months|Tuesdays10:15AM
ToddlerStorytime
Ages18-36months|Tuesdays11:00AM
LittleSproutsStorytime
Ages3-5|Thursdays11:00AM
SaturdayStorytime
AllAges|Saturdays11:00AM
CuentosyCantos enespañol|ciertossábados3:00PM Jan18,Feb22,Mar22,Apr26
SensoryStorytime forthosewithspecialneeds|10:15AM MondayFeb17&FridayApr11
MurrayvilleLibrary
GrowingReadersStorytime
Ages18months-5years
Wednesdays10:15AM
BabySteps
Ages0-18months|Fridays10:15AM
SaturdayStorytime
AllAges|SelectSaturdays10:15AM Jan11,Feb8,Mar8,Apr12
BlackshearPlaceLibrary
StretchwithMeStorytime
AllAges|Tuesdays10:15AM
Let'sPlayStorytime
Ages18months-5years Wednesdays10:15AM
NorthHallTechCenter
RiseandShineStorytime
AllAges|Mondays11:00AM
PajamaStorytime
AllAges|SelectThursdays6:30pM Jan16,Feb20,Mar20,Apr17
SaturdayStorytime
AllAges|SelectSaturdays2:30PM Jan25,Feb22,Mar22,Apr26
SpoutSpringsLibrary
BabySteps
Ages0-18months|Tuesdays10:15AM
ToddlerStorytime
Ages18-36months|Tuesdays11:00AM
PreschoolStorytime
Ages3andup|Fridays10:15AM
SaturdayStorytime
AllAges|SelectSaturdays11:00AM Jan11,Feb8,Mar8,Apr12
APRIL 2025
PROGRAMS & EVENTS: YOUTH SPOTLIGHT
*requires registration
Minecraft Crafts
Blackshear Place Library
April 7th, 12:00-1:00 pm
Spring Fling
Spout Springs Library
April 7th, 6:00-7:00 pm
Elementary Bananarama
Gainesville Library
April 9th, 1:30-2:30 pm
Artsy April
Blackshear Place Library
April 10th, 12:00-1:00 pm
Spout Springs Talent Show*
Spout Springs Library
April 11th, 2:30-4:30 pm
Click onthe underlinedtitles for more information!
Bad Art Day
Murrayville Library
April 7th, 3:00-4:00 pm
Minecraft Party Gainesville Library
April 8th, 1:30-3:00 pm
Teen Mario Kart Tournament North Hall Tech Center April 9th, 4:00-5:00 pm
Fingerpainting Murrayville Library April 11th, 2:00-3:00 pm
Earth Day STEM: DIY Watering Can North Hall Tech Center
April 23rd, 3:00-4:00 pm
STAFF BOOK PICKS
Sibling Revelry
Lisa M Michael Kathy Kay
The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood
My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth
Cheaper by The Dozen by Frank Gilbreth
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Wedding Cake Murder by Joanna Fluke
Lady Cop Makes Trouble by Amy Stewart
Gabriele
Ally
Julie
Ronda
STAFF BOOK PICKS
Sibling
Revelry
Leah Michael Brian Sandra
The Wright Sister by Richard Maurer
2 Sisters Detective Agency by James Patterson
Educated by Tara Westover
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
STAFF BOOK PICKS
Sibling Revelry
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
Katelyn JUV
Dicey’s Song by Cynthia Voight
American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-Scott
Lisa E YA
Lucy JUV
Sarah YA
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Patton YA
Oshi No Ko by Aka Akasaka
Janine JUV
The Secret Letters by Catherine Law
Lisa C JUV
The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi
Demi JUV
STAFF BOOK PICKS
Sibling Revelry
Katie EASY
The Verts by Ann Patchett
Mckenzie EASY
Edwin and Emily by Suzanne Williams
Amy EASY
Annie Rose is My Little Sister by Shirley Hughes
Bibliophile Bulletin Bibliophile Bulletin
Navigating the Stacks
and Unveiling
Library Wonders
L L CKY? CKY?Feeling Feeling
The Lucky Day collection is expanding to our Gainesville library! These books are additional new books that are part of our “Lucky Day” collection. These items are available for checkout on a first come first served basis. PLEASE REMEMBER Lucky Day books are NOT HOLDABLE or RENEWABLE and only have a 1 week checkout, so please keep that in mind when checking out. Late fees for these items are $1.00 per day.
In The Gallery In The Gallery
Ann Pino is an artist from Maine who has always had a love of nature and architecture. She captures photos from her many favorite locations in her daily life. Ann moved from Maine to Gainesville, GA, several years ago to further her artistic journey. In 2017, after a medical event, her artistic focus shifted to also include acrylic pouring techniques. Creating a custom canvas filled with creative and unique color pallets became her new hobby. Seeing the custom shades she creates and watching the layers ebb and flow to reveal the piece and all of its hidden beauty in the final stages of the canvas brings her happiness and a sense of accomplishment. She especially loves experimenting with different materials such as art deco wooden items and even lawn and garden elements for a new and fun twist in her art
