Library Insider - September 2024

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Calling all bookworms! Here at the Hall County Library System, we've got a book club for every genre under the sun. Whether you're into sci-fi and fantasy, war stories, comics and manga, horror, classics, or something else entirely, HCLS has book clubs galore!

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Monday Book Club: Hosted at the Blackshear Place Library this book club meets monthly to discuss books of all genres

Sci-Fi / Fantasy Book Club: Hosted at the Spout Springs Library this book club meets every fourth Monday and focuses on all things Sci-Fi and Fantasy!

Historically Speaking Book Club: If you enjoy reading about history this is the book club for you! Hosted at the Spout Springs Library.

Manga and Anime Club for Adults: Come to the Blackshear Place Library for monthly meetings discussing your favorite anime and manga.

War Stories Book Club: If you are a fan of all things war themed join the War Stories Book Club at the Murrayville Library.

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Graphic Novel Book Club: Hosted at the Murrayville Library, this book club focuses on your top graphic novel and manga favorites

Manga, Movies & More Mondays: Hosted at the Gainesville Library, this book club is a place for teens to talk about their favorite manga, movies, and more.

Manga and Anime Club: A manga and anime club at the Blackshear Place Library where teens can discuss their current favorites.

Not a Book Club: Read a book of your choice in the month’s chosen genre, meets monthly at the Spout Springs Library

The Comic Crew: At the Spout Springs Library this book club is for teens interested in creating their own comics

DARK AND STORMY NIGHT

Adult programs and events are available at all 5 of our library locations! We have programs varying from craft and paint nights, genealogy events, book clubs, and tech help! For more information about our adult programs please call us at 770-532-3311 or visit our website calendar at www.hallcountylibrary.org

PROGRAMS & EVENTS: ADULT SPOTLIGHT

*PaintingWithVickiPaulus SpoutsSpringsLibrary,Wednesday, September4th10:30am-12:30pm

*ConceptsofFloralArrangement NorthHallTechCenter,Monday, September9th2:00pm-3:00pm

PROGRAMS & EVENTS: ADULT SPOTLIGHT

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GainesvilleBranch,Monday, September23rd10:30am-12:00pm

*FallFlowerArrangementWorkshop SpoutsSpringsLibrary,Thursday September26th10:30pm-12:30pm

HowtoAvoidScammers! GainesvilleBranch,Monday, September23rd2:00pm-3:00pm

*MakeaQuickApron MurrayvilleBranch,Monday, September30th6:00pm-7:00pm

Youthprograms and events are available at all 5 of our library locations and span from babies toyoung adults! At our library system you can findyouthprograms ranging from storytimes, book clubs, crafts, trivia, STEM, and so much more!

Storytime Schedule

FALL 2024 Storytime Session

August 31 - November 23

Blackshear Place Library

Tuesdays10:15AM Let'sPlayStorytime

Ages18months-5years

Gainesville Library

Wednesdays10:15AM BabySteps

North Hall Tech Center

Ages0-18months

Tuesdays10:15AM ToddlerStorytime

Ages18-36months

Tuesdays11:00AM LittleSproutsStorytime

Ages3-5

Thursdays11:00AM

SaturdayStorytime

Saturdays11:00AM

Spout Springs Library GrowingReadersStorytime

BabySteps

Ages0-18months

Tuesdays10:15AM ToddlerStorytime

Ages18-36months

Tuesdays11:00AM PreschoolStorytime

Ages3andup

Fridays10:15AM

SelectWednesdays11:00AM Sept4,Oct2,Nov6

CuentosyCantos enespañol ciertossábados3:00PM Sept28,Oct12,Nov2

Murrayville Library

Ages18months-5yearsold

Wednesdays10:15AM BabySteps

Ages0-18months

Fridays10:15AM

PROGRAMS & EVENTS: YOUTH SPOTLIGHT

STAFF BOOK PICKS

Fi and Fantasy
Allyn
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
Janine
The Sharing Knife by Lois McMaster Bujold
Lisa M
To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis
Cheryl
Kindred by Octavia E Butler
Lisa N
Fairy Tale by Stephen King
Sarah
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Whitney
The Fellowship of The Ring by J R R Tolkien
Marissa
Civil Campaign by Lois McMaster Bujold

STAFF BOOK PICKS

Fi and Fantasy
Katherine
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
George Hannah
Red Mars by Kim Robinson
100 Cupboards by ND Wilson
Elizabeth
Going Postal by Terry Pratchett

STAFF BOOK PICKS

Sci Fi and Fantasy
Lisa C JUV
The Last Human by Lee Bacon
Patton YA
Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama
Lucy YA
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Adrianne YA
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Ansley EASY
Viewfinder by Christine Chung
Katelyn JUV
Redwall by Brian Jacques

EVENTS AND RESOURCES FOR THE EVENTS AND RESOURCES FOR THE HOMESCHOOL FAMILY HOMESCHOOL FAMILY

UPCOMING EVENTS:

HOMESCHOOL EDITION HOMESCHOOL EDITION

Farm A Month for Homeschoolers:

North Hall Tech Center, September 10th

Teen Tech Skills for Homeschoolers:

North Hall Tech Center, September 10th

Homeschool Dot Book:

Spout Springs Library, September 11th

Homeschool Crafternoon:

Gainesville Library, September 11th

Elementary Homeschool Hangout:

Spout Springs Library, September 16th

Homeschool Libratory:

Gainesville Library, September 25th

At the Hall County Library System, homeschool families have access to more than just curated FREE programs and events! You'll also find a wealth of reading materials through eRead Kids, enriching curriculum supplements with Galileo for Kids and Learning Express, and even opportunities for foreign language exploration with LOTE4Kids. Plus, get personalized assistance via Tutor.com. Visit the library or its website to unlock these amazing resources and set your child on the path to success!

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Navigating the Stacks and Unveiling Library

Wonders

eREAD Georgia

Check out and read great books from home. You can find FREE ebooks and audiobooks through apps like Libby, Hoopla, and The Palace Project. All you need is your library card number and PIN. Learn more about our digital collection HERE

In The Gallery:

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH at the Hall County Library in Gainesville, GA

An Art Exhibition in September featuring the artwork of the Latine Artist Collective: RADIANTES

September 2 - 30, 2024

Our Gainesville, Blackshear Place, and North Hall Tech Center libraries now offer self-service benefits kiosks, providing easy access to Georgia Gateway. These kiosks allow you to conveniently review, change, or renew benefits like Medicaid and SNAP, reducing wait times and offering greater flexibility Library staff can direct you to the appropriate resources for further assistance.

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