june 2019 - hall county library system...blackshear place library 6:00pm tuesday, june 25 fair...
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HALL COUNTY LIBRARY ELINK JUNE 2019
Editors: Jeanne Jimerson & Hollis Mendes
For more information please call (770) 532-3311 ext. 107 or visit www.hallcountylibrary.org
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All library events are free and open to the public unless noted.
S UMMER R EADING FOR K IDS , T EENS & A DULT S!
MAGICIAN Ken Scott will delight us
with magic tricks & hilarious
entertainment.
Monday, June 24
North Hall Tech Center 10:30am
Spout Springs Library 2:30pm
Blackshear Place Library 6:00pm
Tuesday, June 25
Fair Street Elementary 10:30am
Murrayville Library 2:30pm
E. Hall Community Ctr. 6:00pm
Llama Llama
Goes to the MOON! Monday, June 3
Spout Springs Library 2:30pm
Blackshear Place Library 6:00pm
Lew-E’s
UFO VARIETY SHOW
Monday, June 10
North Hall Tech Center 10:30am
Spout Springs Library 2:30pm
Blackshear Place Library 6:00pm
Tuesday, June 11
Fair Street School 10:30am
Murrayville Library 2:30pm
East Hall Community Center 6:00pm
Tuesday, June 4
Gainesville Library 10:30am
Murrayville Library 2:30pm
Kick-off Summer
Reading Program with our
Special Guest.
Lee Bryan (that Puppet Guy!) is back with
his TRAVELIN’ TALES SHOW
Monday, June 17
North Hall Tech Center 10:30am
Spout Springs Library 2:30pm
Blackshear Place Library 6:00pm
Tuesday, June 18
Fair Street Elementary 10:30am
Murrayville Library 2:30pm
E. Hall Community Center 6:00pm
Our Summer Reading Performances are
brought to you by the Friends of the Hall County
Library. They are free and open to the public.
•Formal groups and camps are welcome to attend,
but you must reserve space in advance. Please
call 770-532-3311, ext.129.
•Please arrive before the performance start time.
•Strollers must be left outside the performance
rooms.
•Video recording /Facebook Live of performers is
prohibited. But feel free to take pictures of your
children during the performances.
AGES 18 & UP: TAKE THE
ADULT
SUMMER
CHALLENGE
srp.hallcountylibrary.org
GIFT CARD PRIZES
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sci-Fi Week
June 9 through 15, All Day
Spout Springs
Apollo 11 50th
Anniversary
Monday, June 10, 5 - 6:30
Murrayville
Human Space Flight
Monday, June 17, 5 - 6:00
Murrayville
Journey Through Space
Monday, June 24, 6:30-7:30
Spout Springs
Our Universe in Stories
Wednesday, June 26, 4 - 530
Blackshear Place
Space is limited. Order your tickets today.
770-532-3311 Ext.181
GAINESVILLE BRANCH
100 Brenau Avenue, Gainesville, GA 30501 770-532-3311 Ext. 110
Mon. & Thurs.
Tues. & Wed.
Friday & Sat.
10 to 8
10 to 6
10 to 5
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Contact: Jeanne Jimerson [email protected]
Youth Programs Contact: Adrianne Junius [email protected]
ALL LIBRARY PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS NOTED.
SATURDAY STORYTIME Saturday, June 1 11:00 - 11:30
Toddlers and preschoolers enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, puppets and
more.
TODDLER STORYTIME
Every Monday 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!
BABY STEPS
Every Wednesday 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.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Every Friday 10:30 - 11:00
Children ages 3 and up will hear stories, enjoy songs, action rhymes, pup-
pets, circle time, movement songs and much more.
LLAMA LLAMA GOES TO SPACE Summer Reading Storytime
Tuesday, June 4 10:30 - 11:30
Llama Llama will join us live and in person in the Gainesville
Library Youth Services Area as he prepares to blast off into
space for a Summer Reading Adventure!
S.T.E.A.M. STORYTIME Saturday, June 22 11:00 - 12:00
A storytime focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math
principles. This month we will be talking all about the stars in the sky! Best
for ages 3 and up.
DRAGONS & UNICORNS PARTY
Thursday, June 6 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Celebrate our favorite mythical beasts with a Dragons & Unicorns Party. Enjoy
games, stories, crafts and more. For the whole family.
TOME SOCIETY MEETING
Thursday, June 13 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Interested in joining the TOME Student Literacy Society? Stop in as we
discuss the 2019 - 20 Club Tome It List. Best for 3rd - 5th graders.
FROG PUPPET CRAFT - HOP IN
Thursday, June 13 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
All ages are welcome to hop in and create a frog puppet. All Ages.
KIDS CODING CLUB
Tuesday, June 25 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join our coding club where kids of all ages can learn the basics of
coding! Strengthen your critical thinking skills as we work through
mazes and program robots.
TWEEN BOOK CLUB
Thursday, June 27 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Stop by and pick up your copy of this month's pick:
THE REAL MCCOYS
By Matthew Swanson
Lew-E’s
UFO VARIETY SHOW TUESDAY, JUNE 11 10:30 AM
*FAIR STREET SCHOOL
Lee Bryan (that Puppet Guy!) with his
TRAVELIN’ TALES Show: TUESDAY, JUNE 18 10:30 AM
*FAIR STREET SCHOOL
Our Favorite
Magician KEN SCOTT TUESDAY, JUNE 25 10:30 AM
*FAIR STREET SCHOOL
*Due to the
Gainesville renovation
we will hold our
Summer Reading
Live Presentations
at
FAIR STREET SCHOOL
695 Fair St, Gainesville,
GA 30501
(770) 536-5295
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Adult Programs
SPOUT SPRINGS BRANCH Mon. & Thurs.
Tues. & Wed.
Friday & Sat.
10 to 8
10 to 6
10 to 5
Youth Programs
6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 770-532-3311 Ext. 191
Contact: Kathy Evans [email protected]
ALL LIBRARY PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS NOTED.
BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, June 5 10:30 – 11:30
On June 5 we’ll discuss: STATION ELEVEN
by Emily St. John Mandel
For July, read LOVE AND RUIN by Paula
McLain. She brings to life the story of
Martha Gellhorn—a fiercely
independent, ambitious woman ahead
of her time, who would become one of
the greatest war correspondents of the
twentieth century.
SCI-FI WEEK ADULT SUMMER CHALLENGE
Monday - Saturday, June 10 to 15 All Day Drop-in
Marvel-ous Monday, Time Lord Tuesday, Wookie Wednesday,
Trekkie Thursday, Fantasy Friday and Sci-Fi Saturday. Enjoy
puzzles, coloring, trivia and more in the Adult Fiction Area.
CAREER COACH
Wednesday, June 12 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, June 13 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.
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL
Wednesday, June 19 10:30 - 12:30
Learn the basics of MICROSOFT EXCEL in our computer lab.
WRITERS’ GROUP
Thursday, June 20 11:00 - 1:00
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 our group.
JOURNEY THROUGH SPACE ADULT SUMMER CHALLENGE
Monday, June 24 6:30 - 7:30
Educator and NASA Space Ambassador, Kati Searcy, shares
the history of human space flight.
EXCEL II COMPUTER CLASS
Wednesday, June 26 10:30 - 12:30
An Introduction to MICROSOFT EXCEL Formulas & Functions in
our computer lab.
BABY STEPS STORYTIME Every Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00
Just for babies! Ages 0-18 months.
TODDLER STORYTIME Every Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00
For children ages 18 months to 3 years.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Every Friday 10:30 - 11:00
Children ages 3 and up will hear stories, enjoy
songs, action rhymes, puppets, circle time,
movement songs and much more.
ROBOTICS CLUB & ROBOTICS CLUB JR.
Tuesday, June 4 3:00 - 4:00
Ages 9 and up: program our Sphero robots to
maneuver through courses and complete ob-
jectives. Ages 5 to 8: interact with real robots
and program them with an iPad. We will prac-
tice shapes, letters, vocabulary and taking
turns.
TWEEN STEAM: BOOKMARKS
Wednesday, June 12 4:00 - 5:00
Use conductive thread and LED lights to make
light-up bookmarks. All materials are provided.
For grades 4-8.
TEEN TIE-DYE GALAXY
Thursday, June 13 3:00 - 4:00
Create an out-of-this-world shirt using bleach
and tie dye. Shirts supplied or bring your own
black or navy t-shirt. For rising 6 to 12th graders.
COMIC BOOK CLUB
Thursday, June 20 4:00 - 5:00
Each month we talk about a
different graphic novel and do
an activity related to the book!
This month it’s the Dog Man
series! Click to hold your copy
today. Best for grades 1-5.
LEGO AT THE LIBRARY
Tuesday, June 25 4:00 - 5:00
Come and see what you can build together
with your friends! For ages 4 and up. Those
who are 8 and up can work with our simple
machines group or stay with the freestyle
building group.
TWEEN CRAFT: GALAXY MAGNETS
Wednesday, June 26 4:00 - 5:00
Craft a miniature magnetic cosmos. For rising
4th– 8th graders.
TEEN ANIME CLUB Thursday, June 27 6:00-7:00
Calling all fans of anime and manga for lively
discussion, snacks, and fun! Ages 11 and up.
Contact: Emily Braselton [email protected]
Lew-E’s
UFO VARIETY SHOW MONDAY, JUNE 10 2:30 PM
Lee Bryan (that Puppet Guy!) with his
TRAVELIN’ TALES Show
MONDAY, JUNE 17 2:30 PM
Our Favorite Magician
KEN SCOTT MONDAY, JUNE 24 2:30 PM
LLAMA LLAMA Goes to the Moon!
MONDAY, JUNE 3 6:30 PM
NORTH HALL TECH CENTER
MURRAYVILLE BRANCH
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
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
LEGO® CLUB
Thursday, June 6 5:00-6:00
Bring your mad LEGO® skills to the library and let your imagination flow.
MINECRAFT CLUB
Monday, June 24 6:00-7:00
Play Minecraft alone or with friends. Registration is not required.
KINECT FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Every Monday 5:00 -7:30
Come in and join us on the Xbox 360 KinectTM and have great family fun on
our 70“ HD screen. Children under age 11 must be accompanied by parent
or caretaker age 15 or older.
FATHERS’ DAY CRAFT
Thursday and Friday, June 13 & 14 10:00 - 5:00
Drop in anytime and make craft for Fathers’ Day with us.
YOGA STORYTIME
Wednesday, June 26 10:30–11:00
Join us for a special storytime filled with stretching. music, and yoga!
Please wear comfy clothing and bring a mat or towel. For ages 2 and up.
AFTER SCHOOL XBOX PLAY
Every Day 3:00 - 6:00
Join us everyday after school for fun Xbox adventures. Everyone welcome!
Adult Programs
Al List [email protected]
I KNIT 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!
CREATIVE COLORING FOR ADULTS
Wednesdays, June 12 & 26 10:00 - 5:00
Discover the soothing benefits of adult coloring at the library on the
second and fourth Wednesday of every month. All day drop-in.
SEEK & FIND YOUR RELATIVES
Friday, June 14 12:00 - 9:00
An after-hours genealogy event! $9.00 per person includes dinner.
Details at www.hallcountylibrary.org/genealogy. Deadline for reser-
vations is June 10.
COMPUTER BASICS LAB
Tuesday, June 18 10:30 - 12:00
SUNRISE YOGA
Saturday, June 8, & 22 10:30 - 11:30
Join us as Christine Litchfield offers a gentler, restorative approach to health.
APOLLO 11 ADULT SUMMER CHALLENGE
Monday, June 10 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Frank Lock
will provide an in depth view.
ADULT COLORING DAY
Friday, June 14 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Discover the soothing benefits of adult coloring. Supplies provided.
HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT ADULT SUMMER CHALLENGE
Monday, June 17 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Solar System Ambassador, Kati Searcy, gives us insight into the world of
human space flight.
CRAFTY STITCHERS QUILTING GUILD
Thursday, June 20 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
This creative group meets the third Thursday of each month. Please bring
your quilting supplies.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
ALL LIBRARY PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS NOTED.
Lew-E’s
UFO VARIETY SHOW MONDAY, JUNE 10 10:30 AM
Lee Bryan (that Puppet Guy!) with
his TRAVELIN’ TALES Show MONDAY, JUNE 17 10:30 AM
Our Favorite Magician KEN SCOTT MONDAY, JUNE 24 10:30 AM
Lew-E’s
UFO VARIETY SHOW TUESDAY, JUNE 11 10:30
Lee Bryan (that Puppet Guy!) with his TRAVELIN’ TALES Show TUESDAY, JUNE 18 10:30
Our Favorite Magician KEN SCOTT TUESDAY, JUNE 25 10:30
LLAMA LLAMA Goes
to the MOON! TUESDAY, JUNE 4 2:30
ONE-ON-ONE: LEARN COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET
Call and schedule your hour of personalized instruction. Learn the
basics from our staff. This one-on-one computer hour is offered only
at Murrayville Branch.
2927 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30507
770-532-3311 Ext. 151
Contact: Veronica Gomez [email protected]
BLACKSHEAR PLACE BRANCH
Mon. & Thurs.
Tues. & Wed.
Friday & Sat.
10 to 8
10 to 6
10 to 5
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APPLY FOR A PASSPORT AT B LACKSHEAR PLACE L IBRARY
Blackshear Place Library Passport Office: 770-532-3311 Ext. 151
How to get a Passport:
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html
10 to 7:30
10 to 5:30
10 to 4:30
Monday & Thursday
Tuesday & Wednesday
Friday & Saturday
ADULT PROGRAMS
ALL LIBRARY PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS NOTED.
MONDAY CHOICE BOOK CLUB
Monday, June 3 6:00 - 7:30 pm
ASTRONAUT WIVES CLUB BY LILY KOPPEL
Bestselling author Lily Koppel reveals
for the first time the stories and secrets
of America's unsung heroes-the wives of
our original astronauts.
HEARTFULNESS MEDITATION
Tuesdays June 4, 11, 18 10:30—11:30
Come join Diana D. Sarkar, Meditative Trainer and discover what
Heartfulness Meditation means to YOU!
YOGA FOR BEGINNERS
Every Wednesday 10:00 - 11:30 am
This free class for beginners offers a strong foundation for a lifelong
practice of yoga. Bring your mat, water, two blocks and yoga strap if you
have one.
ZUMBA
Thursday, June 6, 13 & 20 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Join certified Zumba Instructor, Jue-Jue, in a 50 -minute workout. Come to
just one session or all. Classes are free.
NONFICTION BOOK CLUB
Thursday, June 13 12:00 - 1:00 pm
HIDDEN FIGURES BY MARGOT LEE SHETTERLY
Hidden figures : the untold true story
of four African-American women who
helped launch our nation into space.
GREETING CARD WORKSHOP
Saturday, June 15 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Make a beautiful greeting card. Patricia Anderson will help with materials,
know-how and inspiration. Ages 18 and up only.
GEORGIA CROSS STITCHERS
Saturday, June 22 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Enjoy crafting and conversation with cross stitchers from all over GA.
Please bring your own materials. Group members are happy to assist
cross stitching newcomers.
SCORE WORKSHOP
Wednesday, June 19 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Marketing Through Social Media: Platforms, Network Building, Content,
Social Media Advertising, eMail Lists.
ADULT SUMMER CHALLENGE THE UNIVERSE IN STORIES
Examine the similarities in and
differences in our old and new
stories about space and how we
share this place in the universe.
Wednesday, June 26
4:00 - 5:30
MINECRAFT GROUP PLAY: RSVP
Monday, June 3 5:00 pm - 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
Friday, June 7 5:00 pm -6:00
An interactive playdate and literacy
building program. Enjoy social and
playtime to develop your small child's
social, emotional, and imaginative
skills. For babies and toddlers and
caregivers.
LEGO PLAY
Monday, June 17 3:30 pm - 4:30
Come get creative and build to
your heart's content during an af-
ternoon of Lego Play.
DROP-IN OUTER SPACE CRAFT Thursday, June 20 All Day
What planet are YOU from? Drop in
and make your own character.
Youth Programs: Ashley Martin [email protected]
Lew-E’s
UFO VARIETY SHOW MONDAY, JUNE 10 6:00 PM
Lee Bryan (that Puppet Guy!) with his
TRAVELIN’ TALES Show
MONDAY, JUNE 17 6:00 PM
Our Favorite Magician
KEN SCOTT MONDAY, JUNE 24 6:00 PM
LLAMA LLAMA Goes
to the MOON!
MONDAY, JUNE 3 10:30 AM
• No appointments.
• Applications are taken on a first
come, first served basis.
As a walk-in service we often assist large family groups so it may become
necessary to close the waiting line before the Passport Office closes.
STAFF BOOK PICKS Our theme for June is: Reach to the Stars
HIDDEN FIGURES
by Margot Lee Shetterly
THE RIGHT STUFF
by Tom Wolfe
BRIAN
MURRAYVILLE
PLUTO’S SECRET
by Margaret A. Weitekamp
THE ASTRONAUT WIVES CLUB
by Lily Koppel
THE MARTIAN CHRONICLES
by Ray Bradbury
CISSY
SPOUT SPRINGS
KITTEN’S FIRST FULL MOON
by Kevin Henkes
SUE
BLACKSHEAR PLACE
LISA
DIRECTOR
PHYLLIS
YOUTH SERVICES
GAIL
YOUTH SERVICES
THE THREE LITTLE ALIENS AND THE BIG BAD ROBOT
by Margaret McNamara
UNDER THE DOME
by Stephen King
ENDER’S GAME
by Orson Scott Card
JEANNE
ADULT SERVICES
ANDROMEDA STRAIN
by Michael Crichton
TEAM MOON
by Catherine Thimmesh
RISE OF THE ROCKET GIRLS
by Nathalia Holt
EMILY
BLACKSHEAR PLACE
LAIKA’S WIИDOW
on Hoopla
ABARAT
by Clive Barker
VOYAGE TO THE BUNNY PLANET
by Rosemary Wells
JANINE
CIRCULATION
DRAGONFLY: NASA AND THE CRISIS ABOARD MIR
By Brian Burrough
ADRIANNE
YOUTH SERVICES
DOUG
ADULT SERVICES
EARTH-SHATTERING
by Bob Berman
MICHAEL
ADULT SERVICES
GEORGE
CIRCULATION
CHERYL
NORTH HALL TECHNOLOGY CENTER
STAFF BOOK PICKS Our theme for June is: Reach to the Stars
BRAVE NEW WORLD
by Aldous Huxley
STAFF BOOK PICKS Our theme for June is: Reach to the Stars
DAVID
ADULT SERVICES
SKYWARD - CLAIM THE STARS
by Brandon Sanderson
THE SPACE TRILOGY
by C.S. Lewis
ALLIE
YOUTH SERVICES
DEATH BY BLACK HOLE
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
LISA
SPOUT SPRINGS
JESSICA
BRANCH SERVICES
ASTROPHYSICS FOR PEOPLE IN A HURRY
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
A WRINKLE IN TIME
by Madeleine L’Engle
THE HITCHHIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXY
by Douglas Adams
SUSAN
SPOUT SPRINGS
LORI
CIRCULATION
ROCKET BOYS: A MEMOIR
by Homer H. Hickam, Jr.
MARS ONE
Jonathan Maberry
HOLLIS
ADULT SERVICES HOLLIS
ADULT SERVICES