December 2017 Programs at the GPL
Library Hours:
Sunday Closed
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-7
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9-5
Attention: The Gadsden Public Library will be closed Saturday, December 2 for the annual Gadsden Christmas Parade. Additionally, we will be closed December 23-26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen on Wednesday, December 27 at 9AM. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season!
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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 will be closed from December 20, 2017-January 5, 2018 for the Gadsden City School system’s observance of the Christmas holiday and semester break.
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 Young at Heart Coloring Club
When: December 7 & 21, 2-4PM
Where: The Lena Martin Room of the Gadsden Public Library
Coloring is not just for kids!
For additional information, please contact Craig at 256.549.4699, ext. 120.
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GPL Chess Club
When: December 16, 10AM-Noon
Where: The Lena Martin Room of the Gadsden Public Library
For further information please contact Craig at: craig@gadsdenlibrary.org or by calling (256) 549-4699, ext. 120.
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GPL Tea & Togetherness Book & Media Club
When: December 19, 5-7PM
Where: GPL Lena Martin Room
Explore different personal perspectives, experiences, and insights through print and other visual media. December’s discussion is Tell Them Who I Am: The Lives of Homeless Women by Elliot Liebow.
Brown bag dinners are welcome! For additional information, please call 256.549.4699, ext. 105 for Amanda, ext. 107 for Carol.
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GPL Brunch w/ Books Book Club: Celebrate the Holiday!
When: December 9, 10AM-Noon
Where: GPL Lena Martin Room
For additional information, please contact LaShunda at 256.549.4691, or Tallulah at 256.549.4699, ext. 102.
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No December Computer Classes.
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The Gadsden Public Library Oral History Project!
When: By appointment only.
Where: Lena Martin Room of the GPL
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. 120.
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Children’s Department
New! GPL Pokémon Trading Card Game Club
When: December 15, 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. Cards not provided.
Kick-off party includes snacks and door prizes! For additional information, please contact the Children’s Department at 256.549.4699, ext. 118.
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GPL The Polar Express Story Time
When: December 22, 3:30-4:30PM
Where: GPL Children’s Department
Join us for a reading of Chris Van Allsburg’s The Polar Express, hot cocoa & a craft!
For additional information, please contact the Children’s Department at 256.549.4699, ext. 118.
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GPL G.I.R.L.(s) Who STEM
When: December 6, 3:30PM
Where: GPL Children’s Department
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. 118.
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GPL LEGO Club
When: December 4 & 18, 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: December 5, 12, & 19, 3:30PM
Where: GPL Children’s Department
December 5-Winter Animals
December 12-Hibernating Animals
December 19-Origins of Christmas
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. 118.
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GPL Little Movers
When: December 6, 13, & 20, 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. 118.
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GPL Story Time
When: December 7, 14, & 21, 10AM
Where: GPL Children’s Department
December 7-Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner
December 14-Clark the Shark Loves Christmas by Bruce Hall
December 21-The Barnyard Night Before Christmas by Beth Terrill
For additional information on these programs, please call 256.549.4699, ext. 118.
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GPL Funday Friday with STEAM Cart
When: December 1 & 8, 3-5PM
Where: GPL Children’s Department
Drop in to engineer your own creation or complete a craft from our S.T.E.A.M cart. This is a make-and-take, come-and-go activity.
For additional information on these programs, please call 256.549.4699, ext. 118.
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GPL Teen Zone
GPL Teen Ugly Sweater Party
When: December 18, 3:30PM
Where: GPL Teen Zone
Decorate sweaters in the tackiest ways possible!
Sweaters will be available for the first 20 teens! For additional information, please contact the Teen Zone at 256.549.4699, ext. 122, or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org.
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GPL Teen Winter Solstice Party
When: December 21, 3:30PM
Where: GPL Teen Zone
Celebrate the winter season by drinking cocoa, eating popcorn, and having a merry time!
For additional information, please contact the Teen Zone at 256.549.4699, ext. 122, or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org.
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GPL Teen Game Days
When: December 4, 11, & 18, 4:30PM
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. 122, or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org.
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GPL Teen Movie Nights
When: December 5, 12, & 19, 4:30-6:30PM
Where: GPL Teen Zone
Movies and popcorn!
For additional information, please contact the Teen Zone at 256.549.4699, ext. 122, or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org.
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GPL Teen Wildcard Wednesdays
When: Wednesdays, 3:30PM
Where: GPL Teen Zone
December 6-Teen Advisory Board Meeting
December 13-Teen Anime Club
December 20- Dickens of A Good Time
December 27-Teen Anime Club
For additional information, please contact the Teen Zone at 256.549.4699, ext. 122, or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org.
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GPL Teen Craft Thursdays
When: December 7, 14, & 28, 3:30-5PM
Where: GPL Teen Zone
December 7-Holiday Cards
December 14-Christmas Tree Book
December 28-Kwanzaa Craft
For additional information, please contact the Teen Zone at 256.549.4699, ext. 122, or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org.
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Hoyt Warsham Alabama City Branch Programs
Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Christmas Movies
When: December 18-22, 10AM-Noon
Where: Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library
Movies are chosen based upon popular request by patrons.
For additional information, please contact Kay at 256.549.4688.
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Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Children’s Movies
When: December 5, 12, & 19, 10AM-Noon
Where: Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library
Movies are chosen based upon popular request by patrons.
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, 10AM-Noon
Where: The Alabama City Branch of the Gadsden Public Library
Movies are chosen based upon popular request by patrons.
For additional information, please contact Kay at 256.549.4688.
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Alabama City Branch of the GPL: Beginning Crochet & Knitting!
When: December 8, 10AM-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!
Crochet & Knitting will resume meeting on January 5, 2018! 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: Tuesday Tiny Tot Time!
When: December 5, 12, & 19, 3-4PM
Where: East Gadsden Branch of the Gadsden Public Library
December 4-All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey
December 12-Night Before First Grade by Natasha Wing
December 19-The Last Christmas Tree by Stephen Krensky
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: December 6, 13, & 20, 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: December 8 & 15, 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.