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BRANCH EVENTS
GAINESVILLE
BLACKSHEAR PLACE
SPOUT SPRINGS
N. HALL TECH CENTER
MURRAYVILLE
MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT ONLINE
Editors: Jeanne Jimerson & Hollis Mendes
For more information please call (770) 532-3311 ext. 107 or visit www.hallcountylibrary.org.
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HALL COUNTY LIBRARY ELINK JANUARY 2019
EMAIL OUR CIRCULATION MANAGER
Friday, January 18th • 10 am - 12 pm
Gainesville Library
Meet industry expert, Bill Carlson,
experienced advisor to businesses and
researchers.
50YEARS! Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Monday
January 14
6:30 pm
DISCOVER
This seminar will help you make an
educated decision finding the ideal
franchise for you. Join us at:
How to Buy the Right Franchise
Gainesville Library
Thursday, January 24
2:30 - 4:30 PM
Learn how to use our free referenceUSA
database for sales leads, competitive
intelligence, industry specific data and
on-demand reports for small businesses
Thursday, January 31st
7:00 pm
Spout Springs Branch
Books will be available
for purchase and signing.
Presented by
NORTH GEORGIA TEEN READS
770 532-3311 ext.191
Spout Springs Library
MEET THE AUTHOR
Nic Stone
GAINESVILLE RENOVATION INFO
AARP Tax-Aide at Murrayville
Call now to make your appointment with a tax
specialist. Sessions are available on Tuesdays,
from February 5 through April 9.
What to bring:
•Social Security Card •Picture ID
•Bank information (if expecting a refund)
•All W2’s, 1099’s and any other tax documents
770-532-3311 ext. 171
Presented by SCORE, a resource partner of the SBA.
OUR JANUARY STAFF BOOK
SELECTIONS
ARE ON THE SUBJECT OF:
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All
Library Events
are Free and
Open to the
Public
Unless Noted.
GAINESVILLE BRANCH Mon. & Thurs.
Tues. & Wed.
Friday & Sat.
10 to 8
10 to 6
10 to 5
127 Main St, Gainesville, GA 30501
770-532-3311 Ext. 110
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Contact: Adrianne Junius [email protected] Youth Programs
WINTER CRAFT: SNOWMAN
Thursday, January 17 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Drop in and make a paper bag snowman puppet. All materials will be
provided. Kids of all ages welcome!
KIDS CODING CLUB
Tuesday, January 29 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A fun introduction to the world of coding for all ages.
TWEEN HOMESCHOOL BOOK CLUB
Thursday, January 31 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join our Homeschool Book Club where this month
we are reading
A SNICKER OF MAGIC BY NATALIE LLOYD.
Stop by the youth service desk to
sign up and pick up your copy.
Contact: Jeanne Jimerson [email protected]
SATURDAY STORYTIME Saturday, January 5 11:00 - 11:30 am Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join us for Saturday Storytime! Enjoy
stories, songs, finger plays, puppets and more.
PJ STORYTIME Monday, January 7 6:30 - 7:00 pm All ages are invited to our monthly evening storytime! Kids will also enjoy a special
craft or activity. Pajamas and bedtime friends are always welcome.
TODDLER STORYTIME Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22 & 29 10:30 - 11:00 am Ages 18-36 Months. Your little mover and shaker will enjoy short stories, felt
boards, songs, dance, finger plays, puppets and more!
BABY STEPS STORYTIME Wednesdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30 - 11:00 am Ages 0-18 months. Get ready to wiggle! Enjoy lap songs, felt stories, tickle songs,
toy time, and board books with your baby.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Fridays, January 11, 18 & 25 10:30 - 11:00 am
For ages 3 and up. Children will hear stories, enjoy songs, action rhymes, puppets,
circle time, movement songs, and much more.
S.T.E.A.M. STORYTIME Saturday, January 26 11:am- 12:00pm Enjoy a themed story and experiment/activity centers. For ages 3 and up.
KNIT ONE, CROCHET TOO!
Saturday, January 5 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Our Knitting and Crocheting Group meets the first Saturday of
every month. Starting in February we will meet at the
Murrayville Branch.
COLORING WEEK FOR ADULTS: TIME FOR TEA!
Mon - Sat, January 7 - 12 All Day
Come in from the cold and warm up with your “It’s Time for
Tea” coloring sheet. All day drop-in in the Adult Services Area.
VALENTINE CARD WORKSHOP
Saturday, January 12 10:15 AM - 1:45 PM
All Valentine card materials and instructions provided by
Patricia Anderson. 18 and up only, please.
REFERENCEUSA FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Friday, January 18 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Bill Carlson of Infogroup provides tips for small business
owners on utilizing our free ReferenceUSA database.
BOBBIN LACE MAKING
Saturday, January 19 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Discover a craft that goes back to the 15th century. Beginners
encouraged. Contact Gabriele 770-532-3311 ext. 114. This
group will meet at Murrayville in February.
S.C.O.R.E. HOW TO BUY THE RIGHT FRANCHISE Thursday, January 24 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The HOW TO BUY THE RIGHT FRANCHISE program is presented by
SCORE, a resource partner of the Small Business
Administration.
GEORGIA CROSS STITCHERS
Saturday, January 26 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Join in a day of crafting and the exchange of ideas.
Newcomers encouraged. This group will meet at Blackshear
Place in February.
ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES FROM 10:30AM - 12:30PM
Wednesday, January 2 Computer Basics
Wednesday, January 9 Intro to Microsoft Word 2016
Thursday, January 17 Resumes/Career Coaching
Wednesday, January 23 Intro to Microsoft Excel 2016
Wednesday, January 30 Excel II: Formulas and Functions
GAINESVILLE RENOVATION 2019
As we prepare to turn a new page at our downtown Gainesville
location, please drop off your gently used book donations at any of
our other four branches.
Get continuing updates about the renovation on our website...
http://hallcountylibrary.org/about-us/hcls-strategic-plan/renovation
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Contact: Kathy Evans [email protected]
Adult Programs
SPOUT SPRINGS BRANCH
Mon. & Thurs.
Tues. & Wed.
Friday & Sat.
10 to 8
10 to 6
10 to 5
Contact: Kasey Haessler [email protected]
Youth Programs
6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
770-532-3311 Ext. 191
TEEN ANIME CLUB Thursday, January 24
6:00-7:00pm
Join us each month for anime and manga
discussion, snacks, and fun! Ages 11+.
COLORING FOR ADULTS
Friday, January 4 10:00 - 5:00
Adults drop in and color and relax. Colored pencils
and coloring sheets will be provided.
BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, January 9 10:30 - 11:30
The Book Club meets the first Wednesday of each
month. All adults are
welcome!
This month our discussion is
on the book The
Underground Railroad: a
novel by Colson Whitehead.
Next month’s title is
to be announced.
CAREER COACH
Wednesday, January 9 10:00 - 2:00
Search for jobs and create a resume with the help of
the Mountains Regional Commission Workforce
Development team.
KNITTING GROUP
Thursday, January 10 1:00 - 2:00
This informal group of knitters meets once a month to
work on projects, socialize, and share advice and
patterns. All adults welcome.
WRITERS’ GROUP
Thursday, January 17 2:00 - 4:00
Adults with a desire to write, who love to read and
critique others’ writing, or want to polish a short story,
poem or memoir are encouraged to join this group.
AUTHOR FAIR
Saturday, January 19 1:00 - 3:00
Come meet local authors at our Second Annual Fair.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
TODDLER PLAY Wednesdays, January 2 10:30 - 11:00 am
Toddlers and their caregivers: join us to
play with sensory toys and do a craft!
Recommended for children ages 18
months - 3 years
Preschool Play Friday, January 4 10:30 - 11:00 am
Preschoolers and their caregivers: join us
to play with sensory toys and do a craft!
Recommended for children ages 3—5
years.
BABY STEPS Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22 & 29 10:30 - 11:00
Ages 0-18 months. Get ready to wiggle!
Enjoy lap songs, felt stories, tickle songs,
toy time, and board books with your baby.
TODDLER STORYTIME Wednesdays, January 9, 16, 23, & 30 10:30 - 11:00
Ages 18-36 Months. Your little mover and
shaker will enjoy short stories, felt boards,
songs, dance, finger plays, puppets and
more!
Preschool Storytime Fridays, January 11, 18 & 25 10:30 - 11:00 am
Stories, songs, action rhymes, puppets,
circle time, and more. Ages 3 and up.
Sensory Storytime Saturday, January 12 10:30 - 11:30 am
For special needs and sensory
sensitivities. Movement, music, and
manipulatives plus stories for an adaptive
experience. Adaptive toy play time will
follow.
YOGA Storytime Monday, January 28 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Calling all little yogis and wiggle worms!
Join us for a special movement storytime.
You won’t need a mat, but remember to
wear clothing that allows for stretching
and wiggling!
MINECRAFT LIVE!
Thursday, January 3 5:00 - 6:00
Create, mine, and build with your
friends on our server. Stop by, call or
email Kasey to register.
ART AFTERNOON: CIRCLE PAINTING
Friday, January 4 3:00 - 4:00
We’ll read THE DOT, by Peter H. Reynolds
and then paint
some circle art
using washable
tempera paint.
Best for children
3 and up.
ROBOTICS CLUB
Monday, January 7 4:00 - 5:00
We’ll program our Spheros to
maneuver through courses & complete
objectives! Ages 9 and up.
SEE BEAUTIFUL
Tuesday, January 8 4:30 - 5:30
Crafts and service projects that
encourage us to see the beauty in
ourselves and our world. Grades 4-7.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT: ERIC CARLE CELEBRATION
Monday, January 14 6:30 - 7:30
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of THE
VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR by Eric Carle! We
will read this children's classic then
make caterpillars and play games.
LEGO AT THE LIBRARY
Tuesday, January 29 4:00 - 5:00
Ages 4+ can build together with your
friends! And kids ages 8+ have the
option to work with our simple machines
group or stay with the freestyle building
group.
S.T.E.A.M. EXPLODING STICKS
Wednesday, January 9 4:00 - 5:00
Our new tween science program! Learn
about kinetic art. Make a stick bomb.
Low tech but lots of fun. For grades 4-8.
NORTH GEORGIA READS
Thursday, January 31 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Meet
Nic Stone NY Times bestselling
author of
DEAR MARTIN
Book signing to
follow.
MURRAYVILLE BRANCH
NORTH HALL TECH CENTER
4796 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
770-532-3311 Ext. 171
Contact: Brian Hood [email protected]
Mon. & Thurs.
Tues. & Wed.
Friday
Saturday
10 to 8
10 to 6
10 to 5
10 to 1
Mon. & Thurs.
Tues. & Wed.
Friday
Saturday
10 to 8
10 to 6
10 to 5
2 to 5
4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
770-532-3311 Ext. 181
Al List [email protected]
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Youth Programs
Youth Programs
LEGO® CLUB
Thursday, January 3 5:00-6:00
Bring your mad LEGO® skills to the library and let your
imagination flow. Each month you can join your fellow
LEGO® fans and show off your talents and imagination for
building! Bricks and supplies provided. Registration is not
required.
MURRAYBEAR STORY TIME
Wednesdays, January 9, 16, 23 & 30 10:30-11:30
Family storytime with Ms. Gail and our mascot:
Murraybear! Kids of all ages enjoy songs, puppets, stories,
finger plays, and more!
MINECRAFT CLUB
Monday, January 28 6:00-7:00
Play Minecraft alone or with friends. Registration is not
required.
Adult Programs
ONE-ON-ONE LEARN COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET
Call us and schedule your hour of one-on-one
personalized instruction. Learn the basics from our
staff.
AARP TAX-AIDE SIGNUP
Call us and schedule your appointment with AARP to
have your 2018 tax forms completed and filed. For
individuals of all income brackets. By appointment only.
Program is free of charge.
770-532-3311 x171
CRAFTY STITCHERS
Thursday, January 17 5:30-8:00
This creative group meets the third Thursday of each
month. Please bring your quilting supplies.
IKNIT! CROCHET AND KNITTING CLUB
Every Thursday 1:00-4:00
Do you like to crochet? Need some help figuring out a
pattern? Come join our Crochet Club!
BASIC COMPUTERS
Tuesday, January 8 10:30-12:00
Become familiar with the basic parts of a computer and
improve your skills.
CREATIVE COLORING FOR ADULTS
Wednesday, January 9 & 23 10:00-5:00
Discover the soothing benefits of adult coloring. Every
second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
INTRODUCTION TO MS POWERPOINT
Tuesday, January 22 10:30-12:00
Understand the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint. Learn how
to create a slideshow-based presentation.
LET’S PLAY! STORYTIME
Every Monday 11:00-11:30 Welcome to babies and toddlers Let's Play at my library storytime!
This is an interactive playdate and literacy-building program.
KINECT FAMILY GAME NIGHTS
Every Monday 5:00-7:30
Come in and join us on the Xbox 360 KinectTM and have a great
family fun time with Kinect games on our 70“ HD screen. Children
under age 11 must be accompanied by parent or caretaker age 15
or older.
SPARKILING SNOWFLAKE CRAFT
Thursday and Friday, January 10 & 11 10:00-5:00
Come on in anytime and join us for this winter fun drop-in Craft .
MINECRAFT HAPPY CREEPY YEAR!
Thursday, January 24 5:00-7:30
Come dressed as your favorite Minecraft character and join us for
Minecraft play in our Minecraft cave. For all ages.
AFTERNOON XBOX PLAY
Every Day 3:00-6:00
Join us everyday after school for fun Xbox adventures, everyone
welcome!
Adult Programs
2927 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30507
770-532-3311 Ext. 151
BLACKSHEAR PLACE BRANCH
Contact: Veronica Gomez [email protected]
Mon. & Thurs.
Tues. & Wed.
Friday & Sat.
10 to 8
10 to 6
10 to 5
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Youth Programs
Contact: Ashley Martin [email protected]
MINECRAFT GROUP PLAY RSVP
Monday, January 7 5:00-6:00
School-age kids are invited to join the fun at this
interactive Minecraft event in our computer lab.
Sign up is required.
LET'S PLAY! STORYTIME
Fridays, Jan. 11, 18 & 25 10:30-11:30
Babies and Toddlers are welcome to join us for
stories, finger plays, songs, followed by social toy
time.
DROP-IN CRAFT
Thursday, January 17 10:30-7:00
Drop in and make a festive Winter craft.
LEGO PLAY
Monday, January 28 6:00-7:00
It’s LEGO night. Build to your heart’s delight!
PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE AGENCY
Passports are essential for trouble-free travel both
domestic and international. The Blackshear Place Library
offers the opportunity to apply for a U.S. Passport.
Monday & Thursday
Tuesday & Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
10 to 7:30
10 to 5:30
10 to 4:30
10 to 4:30
THURSDAY NONFICTION BOOK CLUB
Thursday, January 3 12:00 - 1:00
Join our book discussion about
THE BOOK OF JOY:
LASTING HAPPINESS IN A CHANGING WORLD
BY
HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA AND
ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU,
WITH DOUGLAS ABRAMS.
YOGA FOR BEGINNERS
Every Wednesday 10:00 - 11:30
This free class for complete beginners offers a strong
foundation for a lifelong practice of yoga. Please bring a
yoga mat, two blocks and a yoga strap (optional), face
towel, and bottle of water.
ZUMBA
Thursday, January 3, 10, 17 & 24 6:30 - 7:30
Join certified Zumba instructor, Jue-Jue, as she leads a 50 -
minute workout. Come to just one session or all. Classes
are free.
Monday Choice Book Club
Monday, January 14 6:00 - 7:30
THE LAST CASTLE: THE EPIC STORY OF
LOVE, LOSS, AND AMERICAN ROYALTY IN
THE NATION’S LARGEST HOME
BY DENISE KIERNAN
The fascinating true story behind the
magnificent Gilded Age mansion,
Biltmore—the largest, grandest
residence ever built in the US.
FRIENDS OF THE HALL COUNTY LIBRARY
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THE FUNDRAISING AND ADVOCACY ARM OF THE HALL COUNTY LIBRARY hallcountylibrary.org/about-us/friends
Join Friends of the Hall County
Library System and enjoy your
membership throughout 2019.
Volunteer Interests
Fundraising __ Advocacy __
Book Sales __ Special Events __
Friends Board Service __
Name______________________________________
Phone______________________________________
Address ____________________________________
City, State, ZIP _______________________________
____________________________________________
eMail ______________________________________
Newsletter preference: US Mail_____ Email_____
Membership Level
Student $5___ Individual $15___
Family $25___ Patron $50___
Sponsor $100___ Lifetime $500___
Please make checks payable to
FOHCLS, 127 Main Street NW
Gainesville, GA 30501
For information about Friends membership and programs, visit:
www.hallcountylibrary.org/about-us/friends
or contact Lisa MacKinney at [email protected]
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Friends of the Library memberships run for a calendar year.
We hope you will renew your membership this month or join
us for the first time.
2019 MEETING SCHEDULE
January 28
April 29
August 26
November 18
FRIENDS FUN IN 2018
Incoming Friends officers and outgoing officers were honored with a reception in January.
Friends had a booth at the Mutts on Main event.
The Friends sponsored Spout Springs 10th Anniversary Celebration including appearances by Princess Belle and Iron Man.
Friends attended Library Legislative Day at the Capitol.
Pets could have their “fur-tune” told by our very own Friends President Denise Lee.
Thank you for making your tax deductible
contribution and being our Friend!
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Our theme for January is: Escaping
DAVID
ADULT SERVICES
SLAVE STEALERS—TRUE ACCOUNTS OF SLAVE RESCUES
by Timothy Ballard
THE MARTIAN
by Andy Weir
ESCAPE FROM MR. LEMONCELLO’S LIBRARY
by Chris Grabenstein
GAIL
YOUTH SERVICES
HOW TO CHANGE YOUR MIND
by Michael Pollan
CHAINS
by Laurie Halse Anderson
A THOUSAND-MILE WALK TO THE GULF
by John Muir
THE 7 1/2 DEATHS OF EVELYN HARDCASTLE
by Stuart Turton
KATHY
SPOUT SPRINGS
CISSY
SPOUT SPRINGS
THE 4-HOUR WORKWEEK
by Timothy Ferriss
SUE
BLACKSHEAR PLACE
LISA
DIRECTOR BARBARA
MURRAYVILLE
PHYLLIS
YOUTH SERVICES
ALLI
YOUTH SERVICES
ESCAPING FROM HOUDINI
by Kerri Maniscalco
STAFF BOOK PICKS
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LAURIE
PROCESSING
ESCAPE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN
by Alexander Key
THE GREATEST ESCAPE STORIES EVER TOLD
by Darren Brown
THE ESCAPE ARTISTS
by Neal Bascomb
EMILY
BLACKSHEAR PLACE
BURNING BRIGHT
by Nick Petrie
NEVER CAUGHT
by Erica Armstrong Dunbar
THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE
by Audrey Niffeneger
READY PLAYER ONE
by Ernest Cline
GABRIELE
ADULT SERVICES
JANINE
CIRCULATION
INKY’S AMAZING ESCAPE
by Sy Montgomery; Amy Schimler-Sofford
RONDA
ADULT SERVICES
DOUG
ADULT SERVICES
THE GREAT ESCAPE
by Paul Brickhill
MICHAEL
ADULT SERVICES
GEORGE
CIRCULATION
CHERYL
NORTH HALL TECHNOLOGY CENTER
STAFF BOOK PICKS Our theme for January is: Escaping
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STAFF BOOK PICKS Our theme for January is: Escaping
JEANNE
ADULT SERVICES
THE 100-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT
THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED
by Jonas Jonasson
THE GIRL WITH SEVEN NAMES
by Hyeonseo Lee
BEYOND BELIEF
Jenna Miscavige Hill
BEYOND ESCAPE
by R.A. Montgomery
UNDOMESTIC GODDESS
by Sophie Kinsella
HOLLIS
ADULT SERVICES
THE WIZARD OF OZ
by L. Frank Baum
SUSAN
SPOUT SPRINGS
JESSICA
BRANCH SERVICES
THE INVENTION OF WINGS
by Sue Monk Kidd
PERELANDRA
by C.S. Lewis
CHARLES
BLACKSHEAR PLACE
THE ESCAPE ARTIST
by Diane Chamberlain
KATHY
BRANCH SERVICES
ADRIANNE
YOUTH SERVICES