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The Friends of the GPL Bookstore: Open Monday-Friday, 10AM-4PM.
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Beautiful Rainbow Café!
Located in the Gadsden Public Library!
The Beautiful Rainbow Café is closed March 26-30 for Spring Break and Friday, April 6 for the Special Olympics!
Tuesday: 11AM-1PM lunch; 3:15-5:30PM coffee & pastries.
Wednesday: 11AM-1PM lunch; 3:15-5PM coffee & pastries.
Thursday: 11AM-1PM lunch; 3:15-5:30PM coffee & pastries.
Friday: 11AM-1PM lunch; no afternoon service.
Saturday/Sunday/Monday: CLOSED
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GPL Literary Author Series: Adam Vines Poetry Reading & Wine Tasting
When: April 5, 5-6PM
Where: The Stone Market
Adam Vines is the author of The Coal Life, According to Discretion, and Out of Speech. He is an assistant professor in the English Department at the University of Alabama, Birmingham where he also serves as the Director of the English Honors Program. His work has appeared in many publications, including Kenyon Review, Southwest Review, and Poetry. He is a 2013 recipient of the Individual Artist Fellowship from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and a 2017 recipient of the William Alexander II & Lisa Percy Fellowship at Rivendell Writer’s Colony at Sewanee.
Signing will immediately follow reading. Copies of Out of Speech will be available. This reading is offered free to the public by funds granted through the Gadsden Rotary Club. For additional information, please contact Carol at 256.549.4699, ext. 2107.
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GPL Just A Taste with Fran & Al: Veggies & Sides!
When: April 3, 5:30PM
Where: Beautiful Rainbow Café
In our next installment of Just A Taste, Fran and Al Andrepont will teach participants how to make heart-healthy veggie and side dishes!
Those who own a copy of Fran and Al's From Our Kitchen: Heart Healthy Recipes cookbook are encouraged to bring it with them and follow along with the demonstration! Don’t own a copy, but are interested in having one of your own? From Our Kitchen: Heart Healthy Recipes will be available for purchase for $21.95, plus tax, with 40% of the proceeds going back to the Beautiful Rainbow Café!
Our thanks to Beautiful Rainbow Café for partnering with the GPL to make this program possible! For additional information, please contact Carol at 256.549.4699, ext. 2107.
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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.
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GPL Brunch w/ Books Book Club: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
When: April 14, 10AM-Noon
Where: GPL Lena Martin Room
“Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are the embodiment of both the American Dream and the New South. He is a young executive, and she is an artist on the brink of an exciting career. But as they
settle into the routine of their life together, they are ripped apart by circumstances neither could have imagined. Roy is arrested and sentenced to twelve years for a crime Celestial knows he didn’t commit. Though fiercely independent, Celestial finds herself bereft and unmoored, taking comfort in Andre, her childhood friend, and best man at their wedding. As Roy’s time in prison passes, she is unable to hold on to the love that has been her center. After five years, Roy’s conviction is suddenly overturned, and he returns to Atlanta ready to resume their life together.” (http://www.tayarijones.com/books/an-american-marriage/)
For additional information, please contact LaShunda at 256.549.4691, or Tallulah at 256.549.4699, ext. 2102.
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GPL Computer Classes
Where: Computer Classroom (2nd Floor) of the Main Library
Cost: Classes are offered free-of-charge to the community! PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required since space is limited to 12 people per class. Register for classes in person at the Computer Center Desk (2nd floor) or for more information, call 256.549.4699, ext. 2119. A current (free & clear) library card is needed to enroll. If you don’t have a card, you may obtain one at the Circulation Desk, 1st floor of the Main Library.
Computer Basics for Beginners
When: April 3 & 4, 9:30AM-12:30PM
This is a two-day class (3 hours per day) for the absolute beginner or for those who simply need to know more about computers. No computer experience is required.
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Downloading & Saving Files
When: April 11, 9:30-11:30AM
This class will teach you how to download & save documents and files that you find on the Internet or receive from friends or business associates via email.
Prerequisite: Computer Basics for the Beginner
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Microsoft Excel
When: April 18, 9:30-11:30AM
Learn to use Microsoft Excel for budgeting and spreadsheets.
Prerequisite: Computer Basics for the Beginner
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Tracing Family History
When: April 25, 9:30-11:30AM
Learn about valuable online library resources for researching family genealogy.
For further information please contact Craig or Fred at (256) 549-4699, ext. 2120 or 2116.
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GPL Oral History Project
When: By appointment only.
Want to share your nostalgic stories about what it was like growing up in Gadsden? Were you in the military? Do you have an interesting story to tell? Then join the Gadsden Public Library in our ongoing effort to preserve the oral history of Gadsden and Etowah County. Interviews are now being conducted. If you are interested, please contact Craig at: 256.549.4699, ext. 2120.
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Children’s Department
New! GPL Sensory Story Time
When: April 17 & 24, 10AM
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.
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GPL G.I.R.L.(s) Who STEM
When: April 4, 3:30PM
Where: GPL Children’s Department
Go-Getter! Innovator! Risk-Taker! Leader! Learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with Goldie Blox™!
This program is generously sponsored by The Chamber! For additional information, please contact the Children’s Department at 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.
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GPL Wacky Wednesday: Spectroscope!
When: April 11, 3:30PM
Where: Children’s Department of the Gadsden Public Library
Learn how to make a spectroscope!
For additional information, please contact the Children’s Department at 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.
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GPL Hour of Code!
When: April 18, 3:30PM
Where: Computer Classroom of Gadsden Public Library (second floor)
Learn to make a Flappy Game!
Ages 8-12 years. Limited seating, registration required. For additional information or registration, please contact the Children’s Department at 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.
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GPL Pokémon Trading Card Game Club
When: April 20, 3:30-4:30PM
Where: GPL Children’s Department
Every third Friday of the month! Trade Pokémon cards and have epic Pokémon battles! Ages 7-14! Participants must have their own Pokémon cards.
For additional information, please contact the Children’s Department at 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.
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GPL ACE: Twin Wings Paper Airplanes!
When: April 25, 3:30-4:30PM
Where: Children’s Department of the Gadsden Public Library
Learn to make Twin Wings Paper Airplanes at Aerospace Connections in Education!
For additional information, please contact the Children’s Department at 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.
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GPL LEGO Club
When: April 2 & 16, 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.
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GPL Grows Nature Club
When: Tuesdays, 3:30PM
Where: GPL Children’s Department
April 3-April Showers
April 10-Do Plants Need Haircuts?
April 17-Maple Syrup
April 24-Planting Day
Please plan accordingly for seasonal temperatures! Don’t forget your sunglasses, sunhat, sunscreen, and water! Gloves and tools are not necessary, but welcome.
For additional information, please call 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.
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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.
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GPL Story Time
When: Thursdays, 10AM
Where: GPL Children’s Department
April 5-Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great by Bob Shea
April 12-Henny, Penny, Lenny, Denny, & Mike by Cynthia Rylant
April 19-Touch the Earth by Julian Lennon
April 26-Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae
For additional information on these programs, please call 256.549.4699, ext. 2118.
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GPL Teen Zone
GPL Teen National Poetry Month
When: April 6 & 20, 3:30PM
Where: GPL Teen Zone
April 6-Haikus
April 20-Mad Lib Poetry
Throughout the month teens will take part in poetry-themed activities. 256.549.4699, ext. 2122, or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org.
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GPL Teen Earth Week
When: April 23, 24, & 26, 3:30PM
Where: GPL Teen Zone
April 23-Build Solar Oven
April 24-Bake S’mores in Solar Oven
April 26-Recycled Art
Teens will celebrate our beautiful planet. For additional information, please contact the Teen Zone at 2256.549.4699, ext. 2122, or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org.
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GPL Teen Game Days
When: Mondays, 3:30PM
Where: GPL Teen Zone
Test your skills with all the board games, video games, and card games your heart desires!
For additional information, please contact the Teen Zone at 256.549.4699, ext. 2122, or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org.
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GPL Teen Movie Nights
When: Tuesdays, 3:30-6:30PM
Where: GPL Teen Zone
Movies and popcorn! What better way to have fun?!?
For additional information, please contact the Teen Zone at 256.549.4699, ext. 2122, or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org.
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GPL Teen Craft Thursdays
When: Thursdays, 3:30-5PM
Where: GPL Teen Zone
April 5-Design a Poem
April 12-Black-out Poetry
April 19-Mantra creation
April 26-Recycled Art
For additional information, please contact the Teen Zone at 256.549.4699, ext. 2122, or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org.
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GPL Teen Wildcard Wednesdays
When: Wednesdays, 3:30PM
Where: GPL Teen Zone
April 4-Teen Advisory Board Meeting
April 11 & 25-Teen Anime Club
April 18-Read a Poem, Write a Poem
For additional information, please contact the Teen Zone at 256.549.4699, ext. 2122, or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org.
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Hoyt Warsham Alabama City Branch Programs
Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Jewelry Making Circle
When: April 18, 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.
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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.
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Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Stitching Time!
When: Wednesdays, 2-4PM
Where: The Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library
Join the Alabama City Branch of the GPL for all types of stitching pastimes! Beginners are welcome!
For additional information, please contact Kay at 256.549.4688.
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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.
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Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Beginning Crochet & Knitting!
When: Fridays, 10:00AM-Noon (excluding March 30)
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.
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East Gadsden Branch Programs
(Located at 809 East Broad)
East Gadsden Branch of the GPL: Read a Challenged Book!
When: April 9, 1-3PM
Where: East Gadsden Branch of the Gadsden Public Library
Find out how you can celebrate National Library Week by Reading a Challenged Book!
For additional information, please contact LaShunda at 256.549.4691, lashunda@gadsdenlibrary.org.
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East Gadsden Branch of the GPL: GIT’M Club!
When: April 12 & 26, 3:30-4:30PM
Where: East Gadsden Branch of the Gadsden Public Library
Geniuses In The Making Club! S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) will be introduced in a fun and unique way to participants!
April 12-Rotational Symmetry-Learn to make a mandala!
April 26-Marshmallow Engineering-Learn to draw and create objects with marshmallows and sticks!
This program is free to the public and is geared towards 3-12 years of age. Seating is limited to 10 students. Registration is required. The facilitator of the GIT'M Club is Tameka Stephens. For additional information, please contact LaShunda at 256.549.4691, lashunda@gadsdenlibrary.org.
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East Gadsden Branch of the GPL: Tuesday Tiny Tot Time!
When: Tuesdays, 3-4PM
Where: East Gadsden Branch of the Gadsden Public Library
April 3-Give Please a Chance by Bill O'Reilly and James Patterson
April 10-The Library Book by Tom Chapin
April 17-I'm a Manatee by John Lithgow
April 24-Hoodwinked by Arthur Howard
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.
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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.
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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.
