BOOKSALE
Gainesville Library | 127 Main St. NW MARCH 29 & 30 Saturday 10:00-5:00 Sunday 1:00-4:00 HalfPrice!
Support the Friends of the Hall County Library System by shopping at and donating to the annual Used Book Sale!
Donate books in good condition by dropping them off at any HCLS branch. Your contribution will help the Friends in providing support for programs like the annual Summer Reading Program!
To volunteer at the book sale, email jwise@hallcountylibrary.org
For more information about the Friends of the Library and how to join CLICK HERE!
Newsletter Team: Mckenzie Baldwin, Amy Ritch, Rachel Buckley, Katie Guthrie
Genealogy Corner PAGE 06
Staff Book Picks PAGE 13 - 16
Hall County Library System Receives Award
The Hall County Library System was honored with the Pillars of the Southside Community award by the Gainesville-Hall County Black History Society, recognizing their significant contributions to the area. The award celebrates the library's dedication to fostering literacy, providing accessible resources, actively engaging with the Hall County community, and preserving and promoting its rich history and culture. This recognition highlights the library's vital role in building a stronger, more informed, and connected community for all residents.
The Gainesville-Hall County Black History Society, Inc., led by Rickey Young, is a nonprofit organization founded April 20, 2002, with a mission to “collect, preserve and educate.”
Teen Summer Volunteers
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HOWWOULDYOUDESCRIBETHE LIBRARYTOSOMEONEWHO’D NEVERVISITEDONEBEFORE?
The library is a portal to new worlds, where you enter a universe of imagination.
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!
HAPPENINGS HOMESCHOOL
Gainesville
March 5th, 1:30 pm
Homeschool Crafternoon
March 26th, 1:30 pm
Homeschool Libratory
North Hall Tech
March 3rd, 1:00 pm
Think Tank: Homeschool Group
Spout Springs
March 17th, 11:00 am
Elementary Hangout
BOOK
CLUBS
FOR EVERYONE
Blackshear Place
North Hall Tech
March 3rd, 10th, 24th & 31st, 6:00 p.m.
The Artists Way Book Study - Teen
March 22nd, 3:30 p.m.
Wreck this Journal - Teen
Gainesville
March 31st, 6:00 p.m.
Manga, Movies, and More! - Teen
Murrayville
March 14th, 4:00 pm
War Stories - Adult
Reading - Ill Met by Moonlight by W. Stanley Moss
March 31st, 6:00 p.m.
Monday Book Club - Adult
Reading - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Spout
Springs
March 6th, 2:30 p.m.
Historically Speaking - Adult
Reading - The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
March 13th, 10:30 a.m.
Thursday Book Club - Adult
Reading - The Women by Kristen Hannah
March 13th, 6:00 p.m.
Not a Book Club - Teen
March's genre is Graphic Novels
March 24th, 6:30 p.m.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club - Adult
Reading - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick
Genealogy Corner Genealogy Corner Research tips:
Family Interviews: Talk to older relatives Ask about childhood memories, family stories, and any information they have on ancestors
Family Documents: Gather existing documents like birth certificates, marriage licenses, death certificates, photos, letters, and diaries
Create a Family Tree: Begin with yourself and work backwards, recording names, dates, and places of birth, marriage, and death for each ancestor
ProMarch11th,Tuesday,Beginningtoclimbyourfamilytree: Time:10:30a.m.
Place:GainesvilleLibraryMeetingRoom
Researchingyourfamilyhistorycanbeanamazingandrewardingexperience! Comepickupsometechniquesforscalingyourfamilytree.
Programisfree--Forages18andup
March14th,Friday, SittingupwiththeDead:anafterhoursfamilyhistory event
Place:GainesvilleLibrary’sSybilWoodMcRay’sGenealogy&LocalHistory Room
Time:TheSybilWoodMcRay’sGenealogy&LocalHistoryRoomopensat10:00 am Preregisteredparticipantmayarriveanytimebeforethelibrary’sdoorsare closedtothepublicat5:00p.m.Participantsmayresearchuntil10:00p.m. Costis$1500perperson Amealisincludedwiththeregistrationfee Preregistrationisrequired.(Onlineregistrationwillbegininmid-Februaryat wwwhallcountylibraryorgundertheEventstab)
Thiseventisforexperiencedresearchersages18&up.
April8th,Tuesday,HowtoFillOutaFamilyTreeChartTemplate: Time:10:30a.m.
Place:GainesvilleLibraryMeetingRoom
Nomatterwhatkindoffamilytreeyou’recreating,thereareafewbasic principlestokeepinmind
Programisfree--Forages18andup
Genealogy Resources at Hall County Library System
ResearchFREEwithyourHall CountyLibrary card!
AdultPrograms
events galore
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!
MARCH 2025
PROGRAMS & EVENTS: ADULT SPOTLIGHT
*requires registration
The Artist’s Way Book Study
North Hall Tech Center, Monday, March 3rd, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
*Sitting Up With The Dead Gainesville Library, Friday, March 14th, 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Going Green! Healthy Eating Series
Gainesville Library, Monday, March 17th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Serving Seniors
Gainesville Library, Wednesday, March 19th, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Creative Crescendo
Spouts Springs Library, Wednesday, March 26th, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Click on the titles underlined to learn more information!
Beginning to Climb Your Family Tree
Gainesville Library, Tuesday, March 11th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
*Cruising the Mediterranean Gainesville Library, Saturday, March 15th, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
*Painting with Vicki Spouts Springs Library, Tuesday, March 18th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Master Gardener Series Program
Murrayville Library, Thursday, March 20th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
*AARP Tax-Aide Program
Murrayville Library, Monday, March 31st, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
YOUTH SERVICES
Hall County Library has youth programs for all ages of children, from babies to teens, at each of the five library branches! CHECK ITOUT!
Visit the calendar at hallcountylibrary.org for a full listing of all our programs or call (770) 532-3311 for
SCHEDULE WEEKLYSTORYTIME
JANUARY 6 - 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
MARCH 2025
PROGRAMS & EVENTS: YOUTH SPOTLIGHT
*requires registration
Shamrock Suncatchers
North Hall Tech Center
Tuesday, March 4, 3:00-3:30 pm
Puzzle Competition for Kids & Adults*
Spout Springs Library
Thursday, March 6, 6:00-7:00 pm
Teen Game Night
Murrayville Library
Monday, March 10, 4:00-5:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Day Fluffy Slime
North Hall Tech Center
Wed., March 12, 3:00-4:00 pm
Clickonthe underlinedtitles formore information!
Teen Mario Kart Tournament
North Hall Tech Center
Wed., March 19, 4:00-5:00 pm
Leprechaun Drop-In Craft Blackshear Place
Thursday, March 6, 3:00-7:00 pm
Minute to Win It Style Family Game Night Blackshear Place Thursday, March 6, 6:00-7:00 pm
Teen Writer’s Workshop
Gainesville Library Monday, March 10, 6:00-7:00 pm
Drop-In St. Patrick’s Crafts
Gainesville Library
Monday, March 17, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Snow White Elementary STEAM Blackshear Place Friday, March 21, 12:30-1:30 pm
STAFF BOOK PICKS
Ides of March
Ashley
New Boy by Tracy Chevalier
Emily
Botanical Shakespeare by Garet Quealy
Mckenzie
Tragedy of Macbeth by Shakespeare
Kathy E
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Shakespeare
Katherine
Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid Much Ado About Nothing by Shakespeare
Lucy Patton
Requiem of the Rose King by Aya Kanno
Murder Most Fowl by Donna Andrews
Ronda
STAFF BOOK PICKS
Ides of March
Linda
The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye
LindaRose
Shakespeare’s First Folio by Emily Sutton
Michael
Asimov’s Guide to Shakespeare by Isaac Asimov
George
The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare
Marissa
The Well of Last Plots by Jasper Fforde
Gabriele
Untimely Death by Elizabeth J. Duncan
William Shakespeare’s Star Wars by Ian Doescher
Two Gentlemen of Verona by Shakespeare
Lisa C
Katelyn
STAFF BOOK PICKS
Ides of March
Michael
Caesar: Life of Colossus by Adrian Goldsworthy
Sarah B
She’s The Man DVD
Amy
Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays Rent by Judi Dench
STAFF BOOK PICKS
Ides of March
Allyn YA
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
Sara Q YA
Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong
Katie JUV
Lisa E YA
YOLO Juliet by Shakespeare & Brett White
Troy EASY
Romeow & Drooliet by Nina Laden
Katie EASY
Ella Bella Ballerina by James Mayhew
Janine EASY
Flibbertigibbety Words by Donna Guthrie
Yorick and Bones by Jeremy Tankard
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
Two-Hearts Loom: Weaving Peace
Two-Hearts Loom creates unique woven art pieces using a floor loom. The artist finds weaving a peaceful and playful process, experimenting with colors and textures. While the warp threads are new, the weft (cross threads) consists of repurposed materials like clothing, fabric scraps, and even buttons and beads. This upcycling honors the environment. A particularly meaningful project is creating "Remembrance" pieces, woven from the clothing of loved ones to honor their memory. The artist carefully considers the person or occasion while preparing and weaving these special pieces.
