GPL Computer Classes Where: Computer Classroom (2nd Floor) of the Main Library May 1 & 2, 9:30AM-12:30PM-Computer Basics for Beginners May 9, 9:30-11:30AM-Downloading & Saving Files May 16, 9:30-11:30AM-Microsoft PowerPoint May 23, 9:30-11:30AM-Little Known Resources of the Library Registration is required since space is limited to 12 people per class. For further information please contact Craig or Fred at (256) 549-4699, ext. 2120 or 2116.

Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Thursday Movies! When: Thursdays, 10:00AM-Noon Where: The Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Movies are chosen based upon popular request by patrons! Popcorn and a drink will be provided by the library. For additional information, please contact Kay at 256.549.4688.

Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Beginning Crochet & Knitting! When: Fridays, 10:00AM-Noon Where: The Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Learn the basics of crocheting or knitting! Please bring your own knitting/crocheting needles and yarn! For additional information, please contact Kay at 256.549.4688.

East Gadsden Branch of the GPL: Color & Calm Down When: Fridays, Noon-1PM Where: East Gadsden Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Color & Calm Down is geared towards adults looking for a creative way to de-stress and create something beautiful. Coloring pages, crayons, markers, and colored pencils will be provided by the library. For additional information or registration, please contact LaShunda at 256.549.4691.

GPL Sensory Story Time When: Mondays, 10AM (excluding May 28th) Where: GPL Children’s Department Join the GPL Children’s Department for a sensory friendly story time! This program is especially welcoming for children on the autism spectrum of who have sensory integration challenges. This 30-40 minute program includes a variety of movement songs, stories, books, and visual/sensory activities designed to be adaptive. For additional information, please contact the Children’s Department at 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.

GPL LEGO Club When: May 7 & 21, 3:30PM Where: GPL Children’s Department Ages 1-12! Legos will be provided!! Lego donations are welcome!! For additional information, please contact the Children’s Department at 256.549.4699, ext. 118.

GPL Little Movers Baby Story Time When: Wednesdays, 10AM Where: GPL Children’s Department Participate in circle time, songs, finger plays and more! This program is geared towards children 6-24 months. Snacks are welcome but not provided. For additional information, please call 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.

East Gadsden Branch of the GPL: Sewing School! When: Wednesdays, 1-3PM Where: East Gadsden Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Learn the basics of sewing! Participants must be over the age of 18 to participate. Seats limited, registration required. Registered participants are asked to bring their own pattern, material and supplies. Sewing machine will be available. For additional information or registration, please contact LaShunda at 256.549.4691.

Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Thursday Movies! When: Thursdays, 10:00AM-Noon Where: The Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Movies are chosen based upon popular request by patrons! Popcorn and a drink will be provided by the library. For additional information, please contact Kay at 256.549.4688.

GPL Story Time When: Thursdays, 10AM Where: GPL Children’s Department May 3-Children’s Book Week-Did You Take the B From My _ook? by Beck & Matt Stanton May 10-Hungry Harry by Joanne Partis May 17-Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes by Kim Dean May 24-One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree by Daniel Bernstrom May 31-Kids Need to Read Special Story Time! Starfish on the Beach! For additional information on these programs, please call 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.

Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Beginning Crochet & Knitting! When: Fridays, 10:00AM-Noon Where: The Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Learn the basics of crocheting or knitting! Please bring your own knitting/crocheting needles and yarn! For additional information, please contact Kay at 256.549.4688.

East Gadsden Branch of the GPL: Color & Calm Down When: Fridays, Noon-1PM Where: East Gadsden Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Color & Calm Down is geared towards adults looking for a creative way to de-stress and create something beautiful. Coloring pages, crayons, markers, and colored pencils will be provided by the library. For additional information or registration, please contact LaShunda at 256.549.4691.

GPL Sensory Story Time When: Mondays, 10AM (excluding May 28th) Where: GPL Children’s Department Join the GPL Children’s Department for a sensory friendly story time! This program is especially welcoming for children on the autism spectrum of who have sensory integration challenges. This 30-40 minute program includes a variety of movement songs, stories, books, and visual/sensory activities designed to be adaptive. For additional information, please contact the Children’s Department at 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.

Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Children’s Movies When: Tuesdays, 10AM-Noon Where: Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Movies are chosen based upon popular request by patrons! Popcorn and a drink will be provided by the library. For additional information, please contact Kay at 256.549.4688.

East Gadsden Branch of the GPL: Tiny Tot Time! When: Tuesdays, 3-4PM Where: East Gadsden Branch of the Gadsden Public Library May 1-Miss Flora McFlimsey May Day by Mariana May 8-Teacher's Pet by Anica Rissi May 15-Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann May 22-Frog and Toad Together by Arnold Lobel May 29-Because Your Mommy Loves You by Andrew Clements Tiny Tot Time is an informal story time for infants to age 5 years old. Participants will receive a coloring sheet to coordinate with story. For additional information, please contact LaShunda at 256.549.4691, lashunda@gadsdenlibrary.org.

Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Jewelry Making Circle When: May 16, 10:00AM-Noon Where: The Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Come fellowship with other jewelry makers! Share your knowledge, or learn something new! Participants are asked to bring the supplies that they need to make whatever piece of jewelry they wish to make! For additional information, please contact Kay at 256.549.4688.

GPL Little Movers Baby Story Time When: Wednesdays, 10AM Where: GPL Children’s Department Participate in circle time, songs, finger plays and more! This program is geared towards children 6-24 months. Snacks are welcome but not provided. For additional information, please call 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.

Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Thursday Movies! When: Thursdays, 10:00AM-Noon Where: The Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Movies are chosen based upon popular request by patrons! Popcorn and a drink will be provided by the library. For additional information, please contact Kay at 256.549.4688.

GPL Story Time When: Thursdays, 10AM Where: GPL Children’s Department May 3-Children’s Book Week-Did You Take the B From My _ook? by Beck & Matt Stanton May 10-Hungry Harry by Joanne Partis May 17-Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes by Kim Dean May 24-One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree by Daniel Bernstrom May 31-Kids Need to Read Special Story Time! Starfish on the Beach! For additional information on these programs, please call 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.

Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Beginning Crochet & Knitting! When: Fridays, 10:00AM-Noon Where: The Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Learn the basics of crocheting or knitting! Please bring your own knitting/crocheting needles and yarn! For additional information, please contact Kay at 256.549.4688.

East Gadsden Branch of the GPL: Color & Calm Down When: Fridays, Noon-1PM Where: East Gadsden Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Color & Calm Down is geared towards adults looking for a creative way to de-stress and create something beautiful. Coloring pages, crayons, markers, and colored pencils will be provided by the library. For additional information or registration, please contact LaShunda at 256.549.4691.

GPL LEGO Club When: May 7 & 21, 3:30PM Where: GPL Children’s Department Ages 1-12! Legos will be provided!! Lego donations are welcome!! For additional information, please contact the Children’s Department at 256.549.4699, ext. 118.

Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Children’s Movies When: Tuesdays, 10AM-Noon Where: Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Movies are chosen based upon popular request by patrons! Popcorn and a drink will be provided by the library. For additional information, please contact Kay at 256.549.4688.

GPL Sensory Story Time When: Mondays, 10AM (excluding May 28th) Where: GPL Children’s Department Join the GPL Children’s Department for a sensory friendly story time! This program is especially welcoming for children on the autism spectrum of who have sensory integration challenges. This 30-40 minute program includes a variety of movement songs, stories, books, and visual/sensory activities designed to be adaptive. For additional information, please contact the Children’s Department at 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.

Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Thursday Movies! When: Thursdays, 10:00AM-Noon Where: The Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Movies are chosen based upon popular request by patrons! Popcorn and a drink will be provided by the library. For additional information, please contact Kay at 256.549.4688.

GPL Story Time When: Thursdays, 10AM Where: GPL Children’s Department May 3-Children’s Book Week-Did You Take the B From My _ook? by Beck & Matt Stanton May 10-Hungry Harry by Joanne Partis May 17-Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes by Kim Dean May 24-One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree by Daniel Bernstrom May 31-Kids Need to Read Special Story Time! Starfish on the Beach! For additional information on these programs, please call 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.

Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Beginning Crochet & Knitting! When: Fridays, 10:00AM-Noon Where: The Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Learn the basics of crocheting or knitting! Please bring your own knitting/crocheting needles and yarn! For additional information, please contact Kay at 256.549.4688.

East Gadsden Branch of the GPL: Color & Calm Down When: Fridays, Noon-1PM Where: East Gadsden Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Color & Calm Down is geared towards adults looking for a creative way to de-stress and create something beautiful. Coloring pages, crayons, markers, and colored pencils will be provided by the library. For additional information or registration, please contact LaShunda at 256.549.4691.

GPL Chessmasters When: Saturdays, 10AM-Noon (excluding City holidays) Where: Fiction Department of the GPL Now meeting EVERY Saturday (excluding City holidays)! Join the Chess Club each Saturday from 10AM-Noon in the Fiction Area of the GPL! Chessboards and pieces may be requested for in-house use at the circulation desk. Beginners and pros welcome! For additional information please contact Craig at: craig@gadsdenlibrary.org or by calling 256.549.4699, ext. 2120.

Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Children’s Movies When: Tuesdays, 10AM-Noon Where: Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Movies are chosen based upon popular request by patrons! Popcorn and a drink will be provided by the library. For additional information, please contact Kay at 256.549.4688.

GPL Sensory Story Time When: Mondays, 10AM (excluding May 28th) Where: GPL Children’s Department Join the GPL Children’s Department for a sensory friendly story time! This program is especially welcoming for children on the autism spectrum of who have sensory integration challenges. This 30-40 minute program includes a variety of movement songs, stories, books, and visual/sensory activities designed to be adaptive. For additional information, please contact the Children’s Department at 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.

GPL Little Movers Baby Story Time When: Wednesdays, 10AM Where: GPL Children’s Department Participate in circle time, songs, finger plays and more! This program is geared towards children 6-24 months. Snacks are welcome but not provided. For additional information, please call 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.

East Gadsden Branch of the GPL: Sewing School! When: Wednesdays, 1-3PM Where: East Gadsden Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Learn the basics of sewing! Participants must be over the age of 18 to participate. Seats limited, registration required. Registered participants are asked to bring their own pattern, material and supplies. Sewing machine will be available. For additional information or registration, please contact LaShunda at 256.549.4691.

Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Thursday Movies! When: Thursdays, 10:00AM-Noon Where: The Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library Movies are chosen based upon popular request by patrons! Popcorn and a drink will be provided by the library. For additional information, please contact Kay at 256.549.4688.

GPL Story Time When: Thursdays, 10AM Where: GPL Children’s Department May 3-Children’s Book Week-Did You Take the B From My _ook? by Beck & Matt Stanton May 10-Hungry Harry by Joanne Partis May 17-Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes by Kim Dean May 24-One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree by Daniel Bernstrom May 31-Kids Need to Read Special Story Time! Starfish on the Beach! For additional information on these programs, please call 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.