Summer Reading starts May 21 at the Hall County Library System! st
Get ready to splash into summer with the Hall County Library System's 2025 Summer Reading Program: Color Our World! This summer, we're inviting readers of all ages to brighten their minds and explore vibrant stories. Dive into a spectrum of programs, exciting events, and the chance to win fantastic prizes just for reading and having fun!
Starting May 21st, register babies through adults online at hallcountylibrary.beanstack.org, on the Beanstack Tracker app on your device or in person at your local branch. Then you can log your reading and activities, to earn online badges and fun prizes!
Awesome Programs!
Programs for all ages from weekly storytimes to family performances and programs like live animal shows, magicians and professional puppeteers. There’s even fun for teens and adults at our libraries around Hall County all summer long!
Cool Crafts!
For preschool and elementary students, pick up your Grab-and-Go Crafts or STEM activities each week at any HCLS branch. While supplies last!
Great Prizes!
When you read books and complete activities with the library this summer, you can earn terrific rewards to keep your family reading all summer long!
B A B I E S , C H I L D R E N A N D T E E N S
Earn a Prize at 100, 250 and 500 Points!
At registration all preschool and elementary participants receive a bookmark, sticker and an adult pass to INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids.
When participants in the Preschool, Elementary, and Teen programs earn 100, 250 and 500 points they can come in and select a cool prize each time from our prize menu from June 2 through August 2.
BABIES & PRESCHOOLERS:
choose from a shaky egg, storytime scarf, sunglasses, bubbles, rubber duckie or coupons from a local restaurant.
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS:
choose from a popping keychain, mini skateboard, mini art kit, fuzzy poster, kayak experience, desk pet, shoe charms, cool stickers or coupons from a local restaurant.
MIDDLE & HIGH STUDENTS:
choose from funky stickers, a mini skateboard, fidget toy, stacking crayon & notepad, kayak experience, fuzzy poster or coupons from a local restaurant.
Starting May 21st, sign up use your existing Beanstack account if you have participated in previous Summer Reading Programs with Hall County Library or follow the directions above to create your own
Earn points by tracking your minutes read, one point per minute, and by completing activities on Beanstack.
Adults receive a grand prize online raffle ticket for every 120 points earned, up to seven for the summer, that can be redeemed for a chance to win a variety of great prizes!
All points must be entered and redeemed on Beanstack by August 2nd, 2025.
GAINESVILLE ADULT PROGRAMS
Special Needs Social Hour:
Select Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
NE GA Writers:
Select Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
*Fear, Mystery, and Gloom:
Select Fridays,, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
*Greeting Card Workshop:
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Tuesday, May 6, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
*Can You Dig It? 70s Celebration: Thursday, May 8, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Adult Brain Teaser Week:
May 12-17, All Day Event
Learn How To Digitize Your Families
Colorful Past
Tuesday, May 13, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
*Toastable Travel: Saturday, May 17, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Microbiome Class:
Monday, May 19, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
*Meetup Monday! Speed Dating Event:
Monday, May 19, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
*Book Club Bistro: Friday, June 6, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Adult Coloring Week: June 9-14, All Day Event
Death Records Can Be Very Colorful: Tuesday, June 10, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Excel II: Intro to Functions and Formulas: Tuesday, June 17, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
10:30 a.m. Murrayville 1:30 p.m. Blackshear Place 4:30 p.m. North Hall Tech Center
MON JUNE 9 & TUES JUNE 10 T
Experience a world of live reptiles with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Smithgall Woods! Best for ages 4 and up
MON JUNE 16 & TUES JUNE 17 T
Magician Ken Scott will bring his hilarious comedy magic show sure to delight families! Best for ages 4 and up
MON JUNE 23 & TUES JUNE 24 T
Big Idea Bubbles is bringing their bubblicious STEM show sure to blow your mind!!
Best for ages 4 and up.
MON JULY 14 & TUES JULY 15 T
Cirque du Todd combines juggling, circus skills, a little magic and just the right mix of comedy for a wacky, witty, one-of-a-kind performance! Best for ages 4 and up
MON JULY 21 & TUES JULY 22
Meet cool and unusual animals from around the world with Wildife Wonders Zippity Zoo! est for ages 4 and up.
! Free tickets wi g ore each performance!
STORYTIMES SUMMER 2025
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
June 9 - August 2
Gainesville Library
BabySteps
Ages0-18months
Tuesdays&Wednesdays10:15AM
ToddlerStorytime
Ages18-36months
Tuesdays&Wednesdays11:00AM
LittleSproutsStorytime
Ages3-5|Thursdays11:00AM
SaturdayStorytime
AllAges|Saturdays11:00AM
CuentosyCantos
enespañol|ciertossábados3:00PM June28,July26
Murrayville Library
GrowingReadersStorytime
Ages18months-5years
Wednesdays10:15AM
BabySteps
Ages0-18months|Fridays10:15AM
SaturdayStorytime
AllAges|SelectSaturdays10:15AM June14,July12
Blackshear Place Library
StretchwithMeStorytime
AllAges|Tuesdays10:15AM
Let'sPlayStorytime
Ages18months-5years
Wednesdays10:15AM
North Hall Tech Center
RiseandShineStorytime
AllAges|Mondays11:00AM
PajamaStorytime
AllAges|SelectThursdays6:30PM June19,July17
SaturdayStorytime
AllAges|SelectSaturdays2:30PM June28,July26
Spout Springs Library
BabySteps
Ages0-18months|Tuesdays10:15AM
ToddlerStorytime
Ages18-36months|Tuesdays11:00AM
PreschoolStorytime
Ages3andup|Fridays10:15AM
SaturdayStorytime
AllAges|SelectSaturdays11:00AM June14,July12
PLACE
Father’s Day Drop-In Craft
Thursday, June 5, 3:00-7:00 pm
Toddler Time - Art
Monday, June 9 & July 14
12:00-1:00 pm
Elementary Spin Art Monday, June 16, 12:00-1:00 pm
Lego Play Monday, June 16 & July 21
3:30-4:30 pm
Elementary STEAM Select Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 pm
June 19: Bubbles July 17: Color
Shark Headband Drop-In Craft Thursday, July 3, 3:00-7:00 pm
Elementary Art Workshop: Part Two Thursday, July 10, 2:00-3:00 pm
NORTH HALL Youth Program s !
Full STEAM Ahead!
Select Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 4: Bee Pollination STEAM
June 18: Cloud Spotting
July 16: Pool Noodle STEM
July 30: Building a Raft
Pool Party
Thursday, June 5, 3:00-4:00 pm
Elementary ARTivities
Select Wednesdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
June 11: Bubble Painting
June 25: Tin Foil Transfer Art
July 9: Splatter Names Painting
July 23: DIY Painted Pasta Necklace
Color Fishing
Wednesday, July 2, 11:00-11:30 am
Family Fort Night
Thursday, July 3, 4:00-5:00 pm
Elementary Art Workshop: Part Two
Wednesday, July 16, 1:00-2:00 pm
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Lilo and Stitch Luau
Monday, June 2
12:00-2:00 pm
Lego Play
Thursday, June 5 & July 3
4:00-6:00 pm
Book Exchange Party!
Saturday, June 7, 12:00-2:00 pm
Elementary Lego Club
Monday, June 9 & July 14
4:00-5:00 pm
Summer STEAM
Select Wednesdays
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 11: How to Train Your Dragon
July 9: Superheroes
Little Learners
Select Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 am
June 18: Letters
July 16: Art
Minecraft Club
Thursday, June 19 & July 17
5:00-6:00 pm
Family Glow Party!
Monday, June 30, 6:00-7:00 pm
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Drop-Off: Friday, July 11
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pickup: Monday, July 14, All Day
Elementary Art Workshop: Part Two Tuesday, July 15, 1:00-2:00 pm
Elementary Action Painting
Wednesday, July 16, 1:00-2:00 pm
EVENTS FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
SPOUT SPRINGS
Book Exchange Party!
Saturday, June 7, 12:00-2:00 pm
Anime Club
Tuesday, June 10 & July 8
4:00-5:00 pm
Not a Book Club
Thursday, June 12 & July 10
6:00-7:00 pm
The Comic Crew
Select Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 pm
June 26: Show Your Stuff!
July 24: Author Visit with Bobby Nash
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Drop-Off: Friday, July 11
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pickup: Monday, July 14, All Day
Teen Action Painting
Wednesday, July 16, 4:00-5:00 pm
Teen Coffee & Board Games
Wednesday, July 23, 2:00-4:00 pm
*: Registration Required: Space is limited. Please register on the calendar at hallcountylibrary.org
