Appointments can be made at all five library locations
Monday - Friday at 10 am - 4 pm
You will need a photo ID and required witnesses
Notary services are $2 per stamp and can be paid in cash or credit card
To Make an appointment: https://hallcountylibrary.org/services/c ommunity/appointment booking php
Place a hold on up to 10 items and pick them up on the appointment date.
Monday and Thursday 10-8
Tuesday and Wednesday 10-6
Friday and Saturday 10-5
To Make an appointment:
https://www hallcountylibrary org/servi ces/community/curbside service php Or Call 770-532-3311
Tests are scheduled at the convenience of Library Staff within the operating schedule of the library You will need a photo ID and be able to pay the $20 fee Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted
Gainesville : Call 770-532-3311 x 107 Email jcline@hallcountylibrary org
Computer, Phone, Libby and Palace help by appointment.
https://www hallcountylibrary org/servi ces/community/ask a librarian php Or Call 770-532-3311
Blackshear Place ext 151 Gainesville ext 4005
Spout Springs ext 199
NHTC ext 181 MV ext 171
Merry Catmas Cat Cafe Merry Catmas Cat Cafe at the Gainesville Library! at the Gainesville Library!
Noon Years Eve Noon Years Eve
Spout Springs Library
For families who can't stay awake until midnight, come ring in the New Year early with music, dancing, and a balloon drop!
Come celebrate the coming New Year with a story, crafts, and music followed by a balloon drop! 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am Tuesday, December 31
Blackshear Place Library
North Hall Tech Center Gainesville Library
Join us for a family friendly "Noon Year's Eve" party!
We will have snacks, crafts, stories, shenanigans and a balloon drop at 12 noon! Register HERE!
Ring in the 2025 with this fun, high energy dance party!
We'll dance to story time favorites, pop hits and more!
Then we'll count down to NOON for a balloon drop!
BOOK CLUBS
No matter your preferred genre, you’re sure to find a club that suits your interests!
Adults
Historically Speaking Book ClubSpout Springs
Thursday Book ClubSpout Springs War StoriesMurrayville
Regular weekly storytime will return starting January 6, 2025. In the meantime, enjoy these fun special storytime events!
PAJAMA STORYTIMES
Thursday, December 19 6:30 pm
North Hall Tech
Monday, December 30 11:00 am
Gainesville
Part of the Winter Read-In!
MORE FUN STORYTIMES!
Saturday, December 21 3:00 pm
Gainesville
Cuentos y Cantos: Feliz Navidad
Friday, December 27 11:00 am
Gainesville
Reptile Storytime with Elachee Nature Science Center
SANTA STORIES
Get in the spirit of the season with this hollyjolly family storytime! We'll joyfully jingle all the way through stories, songs & more!
Monday, December 16 11:00 am North Hall Tech
Wednesday, December 18 10:15 am
Blackshear Place
Murrayville
Friday, December 20 10:15 am
Spout Springs
Monday, December 23 11:00 am
Gainesville
From December 16, 2024 to February 1, 2025, participate in our BINGO-style Winter Reading Challenge!
Can you read just 300 minutes in six weeks?
Complete literacy activities and keep track of your reading on our Beanstack site at hallcountylibrary.beanstack.org or on the Beanstack mobile app.
Earn badges and prizes! This program is for all ages!
I SPY at the LIBRARY
WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT!
December 16, 2024 to January 6, 2025
Participate in scavenger hunts at all five HCLS Branches and take pictures in our photo booths!
Complete all five and receive a fun craft kit!
Y.A.C. TEEN VOLUNTEERS
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) members help propose, organize, market, and execute teen & youth programs with HCLS!
Earn volunteer credit for the time spent at all meetings and activities! For students 14-18
Gainesville: December 12 at 6:30
North Hall Tech: December 19 at 4:30
Blackshear Place: December 19 at 6:30
Spout Springs: no December meeting
PROGRAMS&EVENTS: YOUTHSPOTLIGHT
STAFFBOOKPICKS
‘Tis the Season
Lisa M
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Leah
The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas by James Patterson
Ronda
An Idiot Girl’s Christmas by Laurie Notaro
Marissa
Let It Crow! Let It Crow! Let It Crow! by Donna Andrews
Kathy
A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber
Lisa E
The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand
Sarah
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
George
The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans
STAFFBOOKPICKS
‘Tis The Season
Love In Winter Wonderland by Abiola Bello
Patton
Batman: Noel by Lee Bermejo
Wishin’ and Hopin’ by Wally Lamb
Katherine Julie Janine
Blue Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews
STAFFBOOKPICKS
‘Tis The Season
Emily EASY
Christmas Farm by Mary Lyn Ray
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
Josie EASY
Christmas in Camelot by Mary Pope Osborne
Stephanie JUV
Laurie EASY
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! by Mo Willems
George EASY
It’s Christmas, David! by David Shannon
STAFFBOOKPICKS
‘Tis The Season
Amy EASY
Llama Llama Holiday Helper by Anna Dewdney
Josie EASY
Splendiferous Christmas by Jane O’Connor
Elizabeth EASY
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
Holden EASY
A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M Schulz
Troy EASY
Dragon’s Merry Christmas by Dav Pilkey
Navigating the Stacks and Unveiling Library
Wonders
LOTE4Kids
Wilth LOTE4Kids, children can enjoy 2000+ digital books in 50+ languages, together with English translations, from the comfort of home! Click HERE and enter your library card number to explore a world of reading! Languages range from American Sign Language to Spanish, from Sanskrit to Japanese and more!
Tell us how your library has impacted and made a difference in your life. Share your story and a photo, and Georgia Public Library Service will send you a free READ magnet via your HCLS home library!
SUBMIT YOUR STORY
In The Gallery: Debby Ollinger
Debby Ollinger is an artist in the Buford area. She has exhibited art in and around Atlanta for 50 years After a thirty-year career teaching art and special education in Dekalb and Gwinnett Counties, she is now retired and paints in her home studio Most of her art is inspired from nature. Her favorite medium is acrylic. She also creates in watercolor, oil, colored pencil and collage. Commissions are available on request. She can be reached at either anartlover@juno com or 404-291-2636
