Library Calendar for Nov. 22
GADSDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
MAIN BRANCH
Phone number:
256-549-4699
• 3:30 p.m. Monday, Teen Zone; Teen Game Day; ext. 2122 or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org
• 10 a.m. Tuesday, Children’s Department; Sensory Story Time; ext. 2118
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Teen Zone; Teen Homeschool Group; ext. 2122 or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org
• 3 p.m. Tuesday, Children’s Department; GPL Grows Nature Club; autumn leaves; ext. 2118
• 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Teen Zone; Teen TV Time; ext. 2122 or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org
• 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Computer Classroom; Little Known Library Resources; family files, vertical files, Dwight Cotton Mill records, government documents and more; Craig or Fred at ext. 2120 or 2116
• 10 a.m. Wednesday, Children’s Department; Little Movers Baby Story Time; ext. 2118
• 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Computer Classroom; Kids Hour of Code; ages 8-12; limited seating, registration required; those who register and don’t show up will be barred from futre events; ext. 2118
• 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Teen Zone; Wild Card Wednesday; Wind-Down Wednesday/Anime Club; ext. 2122 or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org
• 10 a.m. Thursday, Children’s Department; Story Time; “How Old MacDonald Got His Farm,” Judy Sierra; ext. 2118
• 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Computer Lab: Fortnite; ext. 2122 or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org
• 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Teen Zone; Teen Crafts; holiday cards; ext. 2122 or nicole@gadsdenlibrary.org
HOYT WARSHAM ALABAMA CITY BRANCH
Phone number:
256-549-4688
• 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Children’s Movies; popcorn and drinks provided
• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday; Stitching Time; beginners welcome
EAST GADSDEN BRANCH
Phone number:
256-549-4691
• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sewing School; ages 18 and over; seats limited, registration required; participants must bring pattern, materials and supplies; sewing machine provided
ATTALLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Phone number:
256-538-9266
• 10 a.m. to noon, second Tuesday of each month, Back to the Future tech tips for seniors
• Noon, third Thursday of each month, Readers and Writers Club, conference room
GLENCOE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Phone number:
256-459-4285
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
• 1 p.m. fourth Thursday each month (except Thanksgiving), Book Club meeting
• The library now has access to Ancestry
HOKES BLUFF (RUFUS FLOYD) PUBLIC LIBRARY
Phone number:
256-492-9846
• 11:15 a.m. Dec. 1, Grinch party with snacks, crafts and the movie “The Grinch”
• Volunteers willing to lead a book club, help out with programs around the library or start hobby clubs to be hosted in its auditorium are needed. Anyone interested in helping is asked to call and ask for Alexandria Sims. Inquiries also may be emailed to hbcpl@hokesblufflibrary.org.
• The library now has free access to FOLD 3 as well as Ancestry and Heritage Quest. Come and research your ancestry for free.
• The library is looking for volunteers to start a “Yarnies” club. The club would meet at the library once a month or more and work together on crocheting and knitting projects. Call the library and ask for Alexandria Sims for more information.
JERRY B. JONES RESEARCH LIBRARY
Phone number:
256-613-6844
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays
Come research local, state and Southeastern history. Includes historical books, vertical files, county record books, genealogical holdings, maps, and several local photographic collections. Library also has access to Ancestry and Newspapers.com. The library also digitizes old photos, slides, and oversize books, posters, or maps. Located in the Elliott Community Center, 2829 W. Meighan Blvd. Email: EtowahHistory@gmail.com
NICHOLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Phone number:
256-613-6844
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays (except Thanksgiving)
The library contains genealogical information and family files from all areas of Alabama, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and other states. The library has a large collection of all Military records and Native American research books. Every Thursday at 9:00 am there is a Discussion Group lead by John McFarland on various subjects. He will begin covering the counties that make up what is now Etowah County. Anyone interested is invited to attend. For additional information email neagslib@comcast.net or call 256-677-3144 or 256-504-4499.
RAINBOW CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Phone number:
256-442-8477
• Noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Adult Knitting Group
• 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. second and fourth Mondays each month, Lego Club; ages 4 and up; Legos provided, donations welcome
SARDIS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Phone number:
256-593-5634
• Hours, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays (except Thanksgiving)
• 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Quilting Class
• 10 a.m. Thursdays (except Thanksgiving), Pre-School Story/Activity Time
SOUTHSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Phone number:
256-442-6217
• Hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday (except Thanksgiving); 9 a.m. to noon Friday
WESTSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Phone number:
205-589-6699
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays (except Thanksgiving); 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays
• 2 p.m. Monday, Pre-School Story Time
Submit items by noon Mondays for In the Stacks, a listing of events taking place at area libraries. Email items to gadsdenfeatures@yahoo.com.