BE A READING MACHINE!
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!
Newsletter Team: Mckenzie Baldwin, Amy Ritch, Rachel Buckley, Katie Guthrie
Libby is a free app that gives you access to THOUSANDS of FREE e-books and audiobooks from your public library anytime, anywhere. You can enjoy reading or listening from your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or e-reader.
Libby covers a vast collection that is easy to use and navigate through You can also download titles and enjoy them offline Sync one account across all of your devices and customize it to your liking!
Free on iOS, Android, and Windows.
Use your library card to sign in and access the collection.
Start reading or listening instantly.
LOTE4Kids is a library eResource that brings multilingual storybooks for kids of all ages Library members can choose from thousands of audio-picture books in 70+ languages complete with English translations!
LOTE4Kids offers a very diverse collection, language and cultural learning, easy to navigate interface, and is accessible anytime, anywhere
The LOTE4Kids app is available on iOS, Android and accessible from any web browser Use your library card to access the collection and browse through a variety of storybooks and start reading instantly.
Ugly Sweater
December6th,2:00-3:30pm
Bring a friend to enjoy making an ugly sweater and hot chocolate bombs. The best ugly sweater wins the contest. Remember to bring your own sweater and we will provide the ugly accoutrement.
WINTER 2024
GAINESVILLE ADULT PROGRAMS
Adult Special Needs Social Hour:
Select Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
*Tea with Tolkien Book Club:
Select Fridays, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Greeting Card Workshop:
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Village: Support for Pregnant Through Postpartum Mothers:
Select Saturdays, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
*Oil Painting Workshop-with Mike Mills:
Monday, November 4th 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
NEGA Writers:
Wednesday, November 6th 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Introduction to Microsoft Excel:
Friday, November 8th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Planning Your Next Family Reunion:
Tuesday, November 12th 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Excel II: Intro to Functions and Formulas:
Friday, November 15th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Core:
Saturday, November 16th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Foodie Themed Travel :
Saturday, November 16th 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Adult Winter Craft Week:
November 18th - 23rd All Day Event
Holiday Hacks for Healthy Eating:
Monday, November 18th 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Friends of the Hall County Library Fall Meeting: Tuesday, November 19th 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
*A "WICKED" Celebration: Saturday, November 30th 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Adult Winter Jigsaw Puzzle:
December 2nd - 7th, 21st & 23rd All Day Event
*Poinsettia Paint Party: Saturday, December 7th 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
*Holiday Book Folding Workshop-Part 1 (of a 2 part series): Monday, December 9th 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Onsite Walking Tour of the Local History and Genealogy Resources at the Gainesville Library Branch: Tuesday, November 10th, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
*Holiday Book Folding Workshop-Part 2: Monday, December 16th 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Medicare 101: Monday, January 6th 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Adult Brain Teaser Week: January 13th - 18th All Day Event
*Job Fair: Monday, January 13th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cruising the Panama Canal: Monday, January 13th 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Finding & Using School Yearbooks for Genealogical Research: Tuesday, January 14th 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
*Storm Chasers!: Monday, January 27th 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
*: Registration Required: Space is limited. Please register on the calendar at hallcountylibrary.org
BLACKSHEAR PLACE ADULT PROGRAMS
Monday Book Club:
Select Mondays, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Speed Puzzle Tournament:
Select Mondays, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tech Tuesday:
Select Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Art Club:
Select Wednesdays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Decorative Pumpkin Take 'N Make Craft:
Friday, November 1st All Day Event
Snowman Ornament Take 'N Make Craft:
Monday, December 2nd All Day Event
White Elephant Recipe Swap & Cookie Decorating:
Monday, December 9th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tea Towel Take 'N Make Craft:
Thursday, January 2nd All Day Event
New Year Vision Boards:
Thursday, January 2nd 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
*: Registration Required: Space is limited. Please register on the calendar at hallcountylibrary.org
SPOUT SPRINGS ADULT PROGRAMS
Adult Craft Club:
Select Mondays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club:
Select Mondays, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Movement for Life:
Select Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Hoopla & Libby Assistance:
Select Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Coloring and Jazz:
Select Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Stitching at the Springs:
Select Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Adult Chess Club:
Select Wednesdays, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
*One on One Tech Help for Seniors:
Select Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Writing Group:
Select Thursdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday Book Club:
Select Thursdays, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Mahjongg:
Select Thursdays, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Historically Speaking Book Club:
Select Thursdays, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
*Painting with Vicki Paulus: Monday, November 4th 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
*Butter Candles:
*Painting with Vicki Paulus: Wednesday, December 4th 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ugly Sweater Contest: Friday, December 6th 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Adults with Disabilities- Cookie Decorating: Thursday, December 12th 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Red Cross Blood Drive: Thursday, December 19th 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Senior Citizen Happy Hour Bingo: Wednesday, January 15th 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Wednesday, November 6th 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Noche de Aplicar Para Volar Evento de Admisiones
Universitarias / Apply to Fly Night College: Monday, November 18th 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
*Gems with Joe: Thursday, January 23rd 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
*: Registration Required: Space is limited. Please register on the calendar at hallcountylibrary.org
NORTH HALL ADULT PROGRAMS
Watercolor Class:
Select Mondays, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
*Chair Yoga:
Select Wednesdays, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Fiber Friends - "We'll Keep You in Stitches":
Select Thursdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
*Stitch, Please!:
Select Saturdays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
*Technology Ask Me Anything!:
Friday, November 8th, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
*DIY Sewing Jar:
Tuesday, November 12th, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
*Have Yourself a Very Canva Christmas:
Thursday, November 14th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
*Family Favorites Recipe Swap:
Monday, November 18th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
*Holiday Mix ' n Mingle:
Saturday, December 7th 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
*Rustic Christmas Craft:
Tuesday, December 10th 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Senior Social Hour:
Monday, January 6th 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
*Technology Ask Me Anything!:
Thursday, January 9th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
*Teacup Bookmarks:
Tuesday, January 14th 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
*: Registration Required: Space is limited. Please register on the calendar at hallcountylibrary.org
MURRAYVILLE ADULT PROGRAMS
Puzzle Week:
Select days, all day event
Coloring Therapy for Adults:
Select days, all day event
Music Concert at Murrayville Library:
Select Thursdays, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dungeons and Dragons Club:
Select Thursdays, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
War Stories Book Club:
Select Fridays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Agricultural Farming Program Series:
Monday, November 18th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Introduction to Novelist Plus:
Thursday, November 21st 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Holiday Craft for Adults:
Monday, December 9th 10:30 am - 7:30 pm
Identity Theft Prevention:
Monday, January 27th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Storm Chasers and Severe Weather Safety:
Thursday, January 30th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
*: Registration Required: Space is limited. Please register on the calendar at hallcountylibrary.org
YOUTH Services
Whether you’re looking for preschool, elementary or teen events, at HCLS we’ve got a variety of programs for all ages of kids and teens! From storytime to arts and crafts to STEM to gaming! There are programs during the school year and breaks sure to keep kids engaged and entertained!
AUG 31 - NOV 23 JAN 6 - APR 26
Gainesville Library
Ages0-18months|Tuesdays10:15AM
ToddlerStorytime
Ages18-36months|Tuesdays11:00AM
CuentosyCantos
Ages18months-5years Wednesdays10:15AM
BabySteps
Ages0-18months|Fridays10:15AM Murrayville Library
Spout Springs Library GrowingReadersStorytime
Ages0-18months|Tuesdays10:15AM ToddlerStorytime
Ages18-36months|Tuesdays11:00AM PreschoolStorytime
Blackshear
STORYTIMES HOLIDAY & SPECIAL EVENT
Turkey Day Tales
November 25
Gainesville (Sensory) 10:15 AM
North Hall Tech 11:00 AM
November 26
Blackshear Place 10:15 AM
Spout Springs 10:15 AM
Gainesville 11:00 AM
November 27
Murrayville 10:15 AM
Take Your Child to the Library Week
Celebration featuring Clifford the Big Red Dog
January 27
North Hall Tech 11:00 AM
Santa Stories
December 16
North Hall Tech 11:00 AM
December 18
Blackshear Place 10:15 AM
Murrayville 10:15 AM
December 20
Spout Springs 10:15 AM
December 21
Gainesville (Spanish) 11:00 AM
December 23
Gainesville 11:00 AM
January 28
Blackshear Place 10:15 AM
January 29
Murrayville 10:15 AM
January 30
Gainesville 11:00 AM
January 31
Spout Springs 10:15 AM
February 1
Gainesville 11:00 AM
Complete 4 activities. Log them on your Beanstack account! Come into the library to receive a fun prize pack!
JOIN THE CHALLENGE ON BEANSTACK!
October 1 - November 27
Designed for preschool and elementary, but all ages are welcome to participate!
Sensitive Santa
For children with special needs who need a more gentle Santa experience. Families can sign up for a 15-minute, 1-on-1 session with Santa in a calm, soothing environment with no long lines, interruptions, or hurrying.
Murrayville Library
Saturday, December 7th
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Spout Springs Library
Saturday, December 14th 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Gainesville Library
Saturday, December 14th 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. November 1st, 2024. Scan the QR code or CLICK HERE to register.
Gainesville Children’s Programs
Homeschool Crafternoon
Wednesday, November 6th & January 8th, 1:30-2:30 pm
Homeschool Libratory
Wednesday, November 20th & January 22nd, 1:30-2:30
Thanksgiving Fun Sensory Storytime & Adaptive Toy Pl
Monday, November 25th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Curiosity Club
Wednesday, November 27th & January 3rd, 1:30-2:30 pm
Baby Play
Tuesdays in December, 10:15-11:30 am
Reptile Storytime & Craft with Elachee Nature Science Cent
Friday, December 27th, 11:00-11:45 am
Winter Read-In and Pajama Party
Monday, December 30th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Noon Years Eve Dance Party!
Tuesday, December 31st, 11:00 am - 12:05 pm
Family Big Games
Thursday, January 2nd, 1:30-3:00 pm
Lego Play Day
Monday, January 6th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Third Annual Sticker Day Celebration!
January 10th & 11th, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Blackshear Place Children’s Programs
y
9th, and January 13th, 12:00-1:00 pm
Dinovember
Tuesday, November 5th, 1:00-2:00 pm LEGO Play
Monday, November 18th, December 16th, and Janua
3:30-4:30 pm
Turkey STEAM
Thursday, November 21st
3:30-4:30 pm
Santa Letters
December 2nd - December 18th
Baby Playtime
Tuesdays in December, 10:15-10:45 am
Holiday Movie Trivia
Thursday, December 5th, 5:00-6:00 pm
Thursday, December 19th, 10:00
- 4:00
Thursday, December 19th, 3:30-4:30 pm Noon Year’s Eve Tuesday, December 31st, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Snowman Painting* Thursday, January 2nd, 12:00-1:30 pm Penguin STEAM Thursday, January 16th, 3:30-4:30 pm
Spout Springs Children’s Programs
Lego Play
Thursday, November 7th &December 5th,
4:00-6:00 pm
Island Adventure STEM Party!
Friday, November 8th, 3:30-4:30 pm
Elementary Homeschool Hangout
Monday, November 18th, December 16th, and January 20th
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Little Learners!
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 am
November 20th: Letters
December 18th: Art
January 15th: Music
Minecraft Club
Thursday, November 21st, December 19th, and January 16th
Elementary: 5:00-6:00, Tweens: 6:00-7:00
* = Registration Required
Dogs with Jobs*
Monday, November 25th, 1:00-3:00 pm Fall Fest!
Wednesday, November 27th, 2:00-4:00 pm
Real Life Candy Land
December 23rd & 27th, 12:00-2:00 pm
Family Big Games Day Saturday, December 28th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration!
Tuesday, December 31st, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Hall Children’s Programs
Family Fun Night
Every Monday, 5:00-7:00 pm
Lego Club
Every Thursday, 4:00-7:00 pm
Farm a Month for Homeschoolers
Tuesdays, 1:00-1:45 pm
November 12: Turkey
January 14: Maple Syrup
Read Rover
Tuesday, November 19th, December 17th, and January 21st
3:30-4:30 pm
Fall Carnival
Wednesday, November 27th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Tuesday, December 31st, 11:00 am12:00 pm
I Survived STEM for Elementary Students
Thursday, January 2nd, 1:30-2:30 pm
Murrayville Children’s Programs
Lego Club
Monday, November 4th, December 2nd, and January
5:00-6:00 pm
Read Rover
Wednesday, N 11th, and Janua
3:30-4:30 pm
Fall Leaf Crafts
Monday, Nove
1:30-3:30 pm
Teen Rock Pai Monday, Nove
5:00-7:30 pm
The Meaning o
Monday, Dece
2:00-3:00 p
Winter Read-I
Friday, Decem
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
GAINESVILLE EVENTS FOR TEENS & TWEENS
CreativiTEENS
Wednesday, November 13th & January 15th, 4:30-5:30 pm
YAC: Youth Advisory Council
Thursday, November 14th, December 12th, and January 23rd
6:30-7:30 pm
Teen NaNoWriMo Afternoon
Saturday, November 16th, 1:30-4:30 pm
Manga, Movies, and More Mondays!
Monday, November 18th & December 30th, 6:00-7:00 pm
Winter Read-In and Pajama Party
Monday, December 30th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Family Big Games
Thursday, January 2nd, 1:30-3:00 pm
Teen Show Tune Showdown
Thursday, January 2nd, 6:00-7:00 pm
Third Annual Sticker Day Celebration!
January 10th & 11th, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
BLACKSHEAR PLACE EVENTS FOR TEENS & TWEENS
Teen Art Club: Pumpkin Centerpiece
Thursday, November 14th, 5:00-6:00 pm
YAC: Youth Advisory Council
Thursday, November 21st, December 19th, and January 16th
6:30-7:30 pm
Holiday Movie Trivia
Thursday, December 5th, 5:00-6:00 pm
Teen Art Club: Craft and Wrap
Thursday, December 12th, 5:00-6:00 pm
Ornament Workshop
Monday, December 16th, 4:00-5:00 pm
Teen Art Club: Painting
Thursday, January 9th, 5:00-6:00 pm
SPOUT SPRINGS
EVENTS FOR TEENS & TWEENS
The Writer’s Room:
Local Author Talk for Teens*
Thursdays in November, 6:00-7:00 pm
November 7th: Morgan Swank
November 14th: Z Jeffries
November 21st: Bobby Nash
December 5th: R Gregory Christie Anime Club
Tuesday, November 12th, December 10th, & January 14th
4:00-5:00 pm
Not a Book Club
Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 pm
November 14th: Sci-Fi
December 12th: Holiday
January 9th: Released in 2024
Middle & High School Chess Club
Monday, November 18th, December 16th, and January 20th
6:00-7:00 pm
Apply to Fly College Admission Event
Monday, November 18th, 5:00-8:00 pm
Minecraft Club
Thursday, November 21st, December 19th, and January 16th
Elementary: 5:00-6:00, Tweens: 6:00-7:00 Dogs with Jobs*
Monday, November 25th, 1:00-3:00 pm
YAC: Youth Advisory Council
Monday, November 25th & January 27th 6:30-7:30 pm
Teen Ramen Competition*
Tuesday, December 17th, 4:00-5:00 pm Mini Con*
Thursday, January 2nd, 3:00-7:00 pm
The Comic Crew: Wacky New Year! Thursday, January 23rd, 6:00-7:00 pm * = Registration Required
NORTH HALL & MURRAYVILLE EVENTS FOR TEENS & TWEENS
NORTH HALL MURRAYVILLE
Teen Open Mic Night
Thursday, November 7th, December 5th, & January 2nd
6:30-7:30 pm
Teen Tech Skills for Homeschoolers
Tuesdays, 1:00-1:45 pm
November 12: Canva
January 14: Google Sheets
Sew Cool!
Saturday, November 16th, December 21st, and January 18th
2:30-4:30 pm
YAC: Youth Advisory Council
Thursday, Nov. 21st, Dec. 19th, & Jan. 16th
4:30-5:30 pm
Woodland Animal Planter*
Wednesday, November 13th, 4:00-5:00 pm
Christmas Bell Ornament*
Wednesday, December 11th, 4:00-5:00 pm
Rock Painting*
Wednesday, January 8th, 4:00-5:00 pm
* = Registration Required
Teen Rock Painting
Monday, November 25th, 5:00-7:30 pm
The Meaning of Machines
Monday, December 23rd, 2:00-3:00 pm
Winter Read-In Friday, December 27th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
YAC: Youth Advisory Council Monday, January 6th, 6:30-7:30 pm
