Gadsden County Public Library

Programs at the William McGill Library

2012-01-18T14:49:00.002-05:00

Programs for Havana Public Library

2012-01-18T14:46:00.002-05:00

GCPLS Closed for Martin Luther King Holiday

2012-01-06T15:16:00.003-05:00

The Gadsden County Public Library will be closed on January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. The library will resume regular hours on Tuesday January 17, 2012.

GCPLS Closed for New Year's Holiday

2011-12-27T10:23:00.001-05:00

GCPLS Closed for New Year’s Holiday

The library will be closed Saturday December 31st through Monday January 2nd. The library will resume regular hours on Tuesday January 3, 2012

Resume Writing Workshop at Cowen Public Library

2011-12-01T10:41:00.002-05:00

The Cowen Public Library will be having a Resume Writing Workshop on
Friday December 9th from 2:30-3:30pm. The workshop is conducted by
WORKFORCE plus. Please sign up today by calling Cowen Public Library at 850-663-2707. The class is free and open to everyone!

Book Sale at the Havana Library

2011-11-29T13:56:00.000-05:00

A book sale to benefit the Friends of the Gadsden County Public Library will be held Thursday, December 1 through Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Havana Public Library. Hours on Thursday and Friday are 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The library is located at 203 E. Fifth Avenue in Havana. Please call 539-5689 for information.

Resume Writing Workshop in Havana

2011-11-02T09:54:00.002-04:00

Gadsden County Public Library is teaming up with WORKFORCE plus to have Resume Writing Workshops in Havana and Chattahoochee Public Libraries. The first one will be in Havana on Friday, November 18th from 2:30-5:30 pm. Please register today by calling 850-539-2844

New Library Hours for William A. "Bill" McGill Library in Quincy

2011-10-19T08:57:00.003-04:00

The William A. "Bill" McGill library will have new hours effective 10/28/2011

Monday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed

story time at the library

2011-09-23T10:43:00.002-04:00

GCPLS closed for Labor Day Weekend

2011-08-31T12:52:00.002-04:00

The Gadsden County Public Library will be closed Saturday September 3rd-Monday September 5th. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday September 6th

New Genealogy Classes

2011-08-01T09:13:00.003-04:00

New Genealogy Classes! All classes are FREE and held at the McGill Library in Quincy.

Wednesday, August 24 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Genealogy Series: Getting Started - This class is the first of a five-part series and is in intended for individuals who are interested in learning how to research their family history.

Wednesday, August 31 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Genealogy Series: Repositories - Discover various types of repositories including county, state and national and the types of records they house.

Wednesday, September 7 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Genealogy Series: Documentation and Organization - Learn how to properly document your sources and organize your files both on and off the computer.

Wednesday, September 14 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Genealogy Series: Research I - Discover various online databases, internet websites and library resources dedicate to genealogy research.

Wednesday, September 21 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Genealogy Series: Research II - Continue to learning various online resources most helpful in your genealogy research.

Prerequisites for Research I & II: Students must know computer basics including how to use a mouse and some familiarity with using the Internet and an interest in family history.

GCPLS Closed for Fourth of July

2011-06-21T10:40:00.001-04:00

The Gadsden County Public Library will be closed Monday July 4th in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. The library will resume regular hours on Tuesday July 5th.

Teen Night at the library

2011-06-06T14:12:00.002-04:00

Summer Library Movie Schedule and Programs

2011-06-06T14:10:00.002-04:00

Summer Library Programs

2011-06-06T14:08:00.000-04:00

GCPLS Summer Library Programs

2011-05-24T13:22:00.002-04:00

Rich Bay Community Park Project

2011-05-02T10:40:00.001-04:00

The Rich Bay Community Park Project is one of ten finalists (out of 118 entries) to win up to $15,000 toward new playground equipment. Voting begins on Thursday, April 21st and runs until May 10th. Now we need your help! To receive the grant we need you to vote for our playground project as your favorite. It’s really simple, just go to http://projects.kaboom.org/vote_2011

and find the event title “Rich Bay Community Park Project" You can watch a quick video about our playground project and the other finalists, register on the KaBOOM! website.

Then click the big “VOTE” button. It couldn’t be easier.

You can vote once every 24 hours from now until May 10! Bookmark the link above and vote again tomorrow. Our kids need your help. The more times you vote, the better our chance to win the money for our playground project. We would really appreciate it if you could send this along to your friends. We thank you, and the kids’ thank you for all of your help.

~ The Rich Bay Community Park Steering Committee

May Programs at McGill Library

2011-04-26T10:21:00.002-04:00

GCPL closed for Easter Weekend

2011-04-12T13:59:00.003-04:00

The Gadsden County Public Library System will be closed Friday April 22nd thru Sunday April 24th in observance of Easter. We will reopen Monday April 25th with regular hours.

Women's History Month Presentation at the Havana Public Library

2011-03-09T15:47:00.002-05:00

March Book Club for William "Bill" McGill Library

2011-02-22T08:56:00.002-05:00

Havana Public Library Programs

2011-02-15T12:56:00.002-05:00

School America

2011-01-18T14:36:00.004-05:00

Snap Shot day at GCPLS January 25th

2011-01-18T09:13:00.002-05:00

January Adult Book Club

2011-01-04T11:05:00.001-05:00

After school programs 2011

2010-12-20T13:55:00.001-05:00

Homeschool 2011 programs

2010-12-20T13:53:00.003-05:00

GCPLS closed for New Years Holiday

2010-12-09T17:42:00.002-05:00

The Gadsden County Public Library system will be closed Friday December 31 through Sunday January 2nd, 2011. The library will reopen on Monday January 3rd, 2011 with regular hours.

GCPLS Closed for Christmas Holiday

2010-12-09T17:37:00.004-05:00

The Gadsden County Public Library System will be closed Friday December 24th through Monday December 27th. The library will re-open on Tuesday Monday December 28th with regular hours. Have a nice holiday!

December Book Club at Bill McGill Library

2010-11-30T10:16:00.003-05:00

Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

2010-11-15T09:09:00.002-05:00

The Gadsden County Public Library System will be closed Thursday November 25th through Saturday November 27th. The library will re open Sunday November 28th with regular hours. Have a wonderful holiday.

GCPL Closed for Veteran's Day 11/11/10

2010-11-01T11:12:00.004-04:00

The Gadsden County Public Library System will be closed Thursday November 11th, 2010 in observance of Veteran's Day. We will re-open with regular hours on Friday November 12th, 2010.

November Adult Book Club

2010-11-01T11:10:00.003-04:00

McGill Library Book Club

2010-09-29T12:10:00.002-04:00

School Age Book club

2010-09-15T09:54:00.002-04:00

September Book Club at Bill McGill Library

2010-09-13T10:49:00.002-04:00

GCPL Closed for Labor Day

2010-08-26T13:58:00.002-04:00

Gadsden County Public Library System will be closed Monday September 6, 2010. In observance of Labor Day, all three library branches will be closed. We will re-open Tuesday September 7th, 2010 with regular hours.

Fall Program: Story time at the McGill Library

2010-08-06T11:35:00.001-04:00

Fall Program: Teen Time at the McGill Library

2010-08-06T11:31:00.002-04:00

Join the McGill Library Book Club

2010-07-26T09:43:00.002-04:00

First Meeting will be held on Tuesday August 31st
7:00pm McGill Library Program Room

Read the selected book for August:
The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Check out a copy at your local Library.

Join the discussion the last Tuesday of the month.
No registration required.
For adults (18 and up)

Special Guest Programs for July

2010-07-07T11:51:00.003-04:00

Library Hours for 4th of July

2010-06-29T15:33:00.005-04:00

The Gadsden County Public Library operating hours for 4th of July Weekend

William "Bill" McGill Library
Saturday July 3rd 10am-5pm
Sunday July 4th closed
Monday July 5th closed

Havana and Cowen Public Libraries
Saturday July 3rd Closed
Sunday July 4th Closed
Monday July 5th Closed

Library Closed for Memorial Day

2010-05-18T09:48:00.002-04:00

The Gadsden County Public Libraries will be closed on Monday May 31st in observance of Memorial Day. Have a safe and happy holiday.

Summer Library Program at Havana Library

2010-05-03T14:18:00.002-04:00

LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE BOOKS
Havana Library Program Room 2:30 - 3:00pm
June 24th discuss your favorite Pirate Books
July 8th Flush by Carl Hiassen
July 22th Percy Jackson Books

MAKE A SPLASH STORY TIME JUNE-AUGUST 2010
Program is designed for smal children up to 6 years
Thursdays at 11:00 - noon In Program Room
June 3rd Boats
June 10th Weather and Umbrellas
June 17th Island Stories
June 24th Horray for Fish
July 1st Pirate Storytime
July 15th Ocean Animals
July 22nd Gators and Crocodiles
July 29th Fresh Water Animals
August 5th Otters, Beavers,and Bears

Thursdays 1:00-3:00pm
For Ages 7 and up
SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM

June 10th Create a Sea Serpent
June 17th Wonderful Water Cycle
June 24th Pirate Fun
July 1st Animal Ocean Zone
July 8th Amazing Water Science
July 15th Ocean Shore Experience
July 22nd Boat Building and Racing
July 29th Fishing and Florida Waters
August 5th Sea Cow Adventure
******What to expect- active learning through songs, shared
discussions, Florida Electronic Library demonstrations, and short educational
movies.

FREE MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY
Every Thursday 3-4:30pm Havana Library meeting room

June 17th Princess and the frog
June 24th Flushed away
July 1st The Wiz
July 8th Muppet Treasure Island
July 15th Where the Wild Things are
July 22nd Sharks Tale
July 29th Sea Horse
August 5th Free Willy Escape from Pirate Cove

Summer Library Program at Cowen Library

2010-05-03T11:26:00.003-04:00

LETS TALK ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE BOOKS
Cowen Library Program Room
2:30-3:00pm

June 23rd Discuss your favorite Pirate Books

July 7th Flush by Carl Hiassen

July 21st Percy Jackson Books

WEDNESDAYS 1:00-3:00PM
FOR AGES 7 AND UP SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM

June 9th Create a Sea Serpent
June 16th Wonderful Water Cycle
June 23 Pirate Fun
June 30th Animal Ocean Zone
July 7th Amazing Water Science
July 14th Ocean Shore Experience
July 21st Boat Building and Racing
July 28th Fishing and Florida Waters
August 4thh Sea Cow Adventure
**********What to expect********
Active learning through songs, shared reading, crafts to take home
book discussions, Florida Electronic Library demonstrations, and short educational movies.

FREE MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY
Every Wednesday from 3-4:30pm
Cowen Library Meeting Room

June 10 - Ponyo
June 17th - Princess and the Frog
June 24th - Flushed Away
July 1st - The Wiz
July 8th - Muppet Treasure Island
July 15th- Where the Wild Things are
July 22nd - Sharks Tale
July 29th - Sea Horse
August 5th - Free Willy Escape

Summer Library Program at McGill Library (Quincy)

2010-05-03T09:07:00.003-04:00

Let's Talk About Your Favorite Books
McGill Library Program Room 2:30-3:00pm

June 22nd Discuss your favorite pirate books

July 6th Flush by Carl Hiassen

July 20th Percy Jackson Books
Author Rick Riordan

MAKE A SPLASH STORY TIME AT THE MCGILL LIBRARY
June-August 2010
Program is designed for children up to 6 years old
Tuesdays 10:30 - noon and 6:30pm-7:30pm
*************In program room*******************

June 1st - Boats
June 8th - Weather and Umbrellas
June 15th - Island Stories
June 22nd - Horray for Fish
June 28th - Pirate Stories
June 6th - Ocean Animals
June 13th - Gators and Crocodiles
June 20th - Fresh Water Animals
June 27th - Otters, Beavers and Bears
August 3rd - Alphabet Fun
August 10th - Mother Goose Rhyme

Tuesdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm 7:30-8:45pm
McGill Library Meeting Room for School
Age Youth

June 8th Create a Sea Serpent
June 15th Wonderful Water Cycle
June 22nd Pirate Fun
June 29th Animal Ocean Zone
July 6th Amazing Water Science
July 13th Ocean Shore Experience
July 20th Boat Building and Racing
July 27th Fishing and Florida Waters
August 3rd Sea Cow Adventure

Free Movies at the Library
McGill Library Meeting room 1-3pm

June 18th Princess and the Frog
July 2nd The Wiz
July 9th Muppet Treasure Island
July 16th Where the Wild Things Are
July 23rd Sharks Tale
July 30th Sea Horse
August 6th Free Willy Escape from Pirate Cove

Gadsden County Public Library Closed April 2-4

2010-03-22T11:39:00.002-04:00

The Gadsden County Public Library will be closed April 2nd-
April 4th. We will re-open on Monday April 5th with regular hours

Proquest African American Heritage Database

2010-02-01T09:18:00.003-05:00

In conjunction with celebration of Black History Month, the Gadsden County Public Library system is pleased to announce the availability of a new geneaology tool for use by county residents. Proquest African American Heritage is a digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research, accessible from any computer with Internet service. It includes genealogical information such as the following:

Primary sources devoted specifically to African American family history, including census records, vital records, freedman and slave records, church records, legal records.

Unique access to family history books related to African Americans, including titles from Genealogical Publishing Company made available in digital format for the first time ever.

Exclusive access to an updated, online edition of Black Genesis—an exhaustive guide that makes locating resources pertaining to slaves and free blacks easier
Exclusive partnership with AfriGeneas—recognized as a leading social networking site devoted to African American genealogy—that provides direct access to expert advice, moderated forums, chats, mailing lists, surname registry, and more.

To see a video demonstration of how to use the product, try this link:

http://www.proquest.com/en-US/promos/aah/1009_AAH/1009_AAH.html

Come to the library for login and password information!

Library closed for MLK holiday

2010-01-12T10:01:00.002-05:00

The Gadsden County Public Library system will be closed on
Monday January 18, 2010. The Library will be closed in Observance of the Martin
Luther King Jr. holiday.

Library Closing for New Years Day

2009-12-29T13:32:00.002-05:00

Gadsden County Public Libraries will close early Thursday 12/31 at 5pm.
The library will also be closed on Friday January 1st. We will re open with regular hours on Saturday January 2, 2010

Library Closed for Winter Holidays

2009-12-14T14:22:00.002-05:00

The Gadsden County Public Library System will be closed for the Winter Holidays
December 24th thru December 27th. We will re open on Monday December 28th with regular hours

Teen Reading Club

2009-11-24T08:21:00.002-05:00

Library Closed for Thanksgiving weekend

2009-11-16T10:48:00.002-05:00

The Gadsden County Public Library system will be closed from Thursday November 26 thru Sunday November 29th. The library will reopen with regular hours on Monday November 30th. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Survey for Public Library Users

2009-11-16T10:40:00.001-05:00

Library Patrons:

Please take a minute to fill out this survey at the link provided below:
www.haas.uwf.edu/library/resources.htm

Closed for Veteran's Day

2009-11-06T15:08:00.000-05:00

Gadsden County Public Libraries will be closed on Wednesday November 11, 2009.
The library will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Teen Read Week

2009-10-07T09:08:00.000-04:00

Anime Club Meeting

2009-10-07T09:00:00.001-04:00

Exceptional Web Sites for Children

2009-10-01T14:21:00.001-04:00

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association, has added more recommended Web sites to Great Web Sites for Kids, its online resource containing hundreds of links to commendable Web sites for children.

Great Web Sites for Kids (GWS) features links to Web sites of interest to children 14 years of age and younger, organized into diverse subject headings from astronomy and space to zoos and aquariums, from games and entertainment to geography and maps. There is also a special section with sites of interest to parents, caregivers, and teachers.

Members of the ALSC Great Web Sites for Kids Committee review potential sites for inclusion and vote on the sites to be included. They also regularly check the entire site to ensure currency and re-evaluate sites when necessary.

The newly added sites include:

ABC Fast Phonics – http://www.abcfastphonics.com/
Children’s Literature Network – http://www.childrensliteraturenetwork.org/
Click Magazine for Kids – http://www.clickmagkids.com
EPA Environmental Kids Club – http://www.epa.gov/kids/
Funology – http://www.funology.com
InsideStory Flashcards – http://insidestoryflashcards.com/
Meet Me at the Corner – http://www.meetmeatthecorner.org/
NeoK12: Educational Videos and Lessons for K-12 School Kids – http://www.neok12.com/
Online Spelling Program – http://www.spellingcity.com/
Online Sunshine for Kids – http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Kids/
Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out – http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/
Read Print – http://www.readprint.com/
South Carolina Aquarium: Just 4 Kids – http://scaquarium.org/Kids/default.html
Space Weather Center – http://www.spaceweathercenter.org/
Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child – http://wrsi.com/pages/3312919.php
Starchild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers – http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov
WayBack: U.S. History for Kids – http://pbskids.org/wayback/summer/index.html
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Joan Aiken – http://www.joanaiken.com/
Windows to the Universe – http://www.windows.ucar.edu/windows.html
Women’s History Month (Library of Congress) – http://womenshistorymonth.gov/
The complete listing of great sites with annotations and selection criteria can be found at http://www.ala.org/greatsites.

George W. Munroe Night at the Public Library

2009-09-11T14:29:00.002-04:00

George W. Munroe Night at the Public Library

September 29th from 6-8:30pm.

Starting at 6pm in the library parents will be encouraged to share a book
with their child and make a craft.

6:30 p.m. Katie Adams will perform in the Program Room
Refreshments will be served in the program room after the performance.

Free Shadow Puppet Workshop

2009-09-11T14:26:00.002-04:00

Free shadow Puppet Workshop
with Professional Puppeteer Katie Adams

September 29th 4:30pm

Sign Up at the McGill Library

Support Your Library Day

2009-09-11T10:59:00.002-04:00

Support Your Library Day

Sponsored by Woodmen of the World

William "Bill" McGill Public Library

September 26, 2009

2:00-4:00pm

Identification Kits
Protect your kids in case of emergency. Get a current photo, fingerprints, and DNA on your child put on a convenient card. This should be done at least once a year.

Drawing for Raffle
50/50 Drawing - Tickets available at checkout counter. Do not have to be present to win. Must be 18 to participate. Half of money collected will go to library. Other half goes to winner of drawing.

Refreshments

"Wheel of Fortune" for the kids
Spin a chance to pick a prize out of the treasure chest. No one will lose

"Buddy", Woodmen's mascot will be there

Havana Public Library Free Programs for Families and Youth

2009-08-31T10:34:00.002-04:00

Havana Public Library
Free Programs for families and youth

STARTING SEPTEMBER 3RD

Story Time
Every Thursday 11:00am - 12:00pm
Come play, sing, and read with us
Ages 0-6yrs

Home School Time
Every Thursday from 1:30-2:30pm
Explore a theme through books and the arts

After School Arts and Crafts/Fun and Games
Every Thursday 4:00-5:00pm

All ages welcome

Monday Morning Story Time at the Cowen Library

2009-08-31T10:18:00.003-04:00

Monday Morning Story Time at the Cowen Library

~Mondays at 11:00am in Chattahoochee~

Story time for infants to children age 5

September 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

December 7, 14, 21

Preschool Story Time is free and open to the Public. Parents and caregivers are invited to come to Story Time with the children they care for. Children enjoy songs, stories, and simple crafts. Every week story time themes include numbers, letters, and shapes.

Cowen Library After School Program for School Age Youth

2009-08-31T09:38:00.002-04:00

Cowen Library After School Program for School Age Youth

Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm

Arts and Crafts will be presented with book related activities

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

October 6, 13, 20, 27

November 3, 10, 17

December 1, 8, 15

Closed for Labor Day

2009-08-26T09:38:00.002-04:00

The Gadsden County Public Library System will be closed on Monday September in
Observance of Labor Day. Have a safe and happy holiday!

McGill Library Fall Home School Programs

2009-08-19T16:21:00.002-04:00

Home School Program
Wednesday 3:00-4:00pm
Starting September 2nd

Exploring a monthly theme
through books and arts
and crafts

All programs are free and open the the public

McGill Library Fall Programs

2009-08-19T16:14:00.002-04:00

Preschool Story Time
(From birth to age 7)

Stories, Songs, Simple crafts

Every Tuesday starting September 1st
10:30am - noon

Evening Story Time
First Tuesdays of the month
6:30-7:30pm

McGill Library Fall Programs

2009-08-19T16:05:00.003-04:00

For School Age Youth
After School Program

Wednesdays Starts 9/2

4:30 - 5:30p.m.

Arts and Crafts

Geo Art Club
Fridays Starts 9/4

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Learn to read maps,
Geography Bee,
and Make Cultural Art

Chattahoochee Library becomes the Cowen Public Library

2009-08-11T09:05:00.002-04:00

As of July 6, 2009, the Chattahoochee Public Library is now the Cowen Public Library

Florida Virtual School in the library July 7th

2009-07-02T14:28:00.000-04:00

Would you like to know more about how to take classes online?

A representative from Florida Virtual School will be in the library on Tuesday, July 7 from 3 to 6 p.m. to answer questions and provide information about how students in grades K through 12 can take classes online. Everyone is welcome to drop in at anytime during those hours. For more information, you can email jwebb@flvs.net

Library Closed for Independence Day

2009-06-22T11:06:00.003-04:00

The Gadsden County Public Libraries will be closed Friday July 3rd and Saturday July 4th in observance of the Fourth of July. This includes Bill McGill Library, Havana Library, Chattahoochee Library, and Bookmobile. Have a nice holiday!

Movies at the Gadsden County Public Library June-July

2009-05-27T14:46:00.002-04:00

James and the Giant Peach
Havana Library June 10th 2:00pm
Bill McGill Library June 12th 2:00pm

Spiderwick Tales
Bill McGill Library (Quincy) June 12th 5:30pm

Madeline
Havana Library June 17th 2:00pm
McGill Library (Quincy) June 19th 2:00pm

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Bill McGill Library Quincy June 19th 5:30pm

Peter Pan
Havana Library June 24th 2:00pm
McGill Library Quincy June 26th 2:00pm

The Pursuit of Happiness
McGill Library Quincy June 26th 5:30pm

How to Eat Fried Worms
Havana Library July 8 2:00pm
Chattahoochee Library July 9th 2:30pm
McGill Library Quincy July 10th 2:00pm

Nancy Drew
McGill Library Quincy July 10th 5:30pm

Tale of Desperaux
Havana Library July 15th 2:00pm
Chattahoochee Library July 16th 2:30pm
McGill Library Quincy July 17th 2:00pm

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
McGill Library Quincy July 17th 5:30pm

Zathura
Havana Library July 22nd 2:00pm
Chattahoochee Library July 23rd 2:30pm
McGill Library Quincy July 24th 2:00pm

Bridge to Terabithia
McGill Library Quincy July 24th 5:30pm

Charlotte's Web
Havana Library July 29th 2:00pm
Chattahoochee Library July 30th 2:30pm
McGill Library Quincy July 31st 2:00pm

Ella Enchanted
McGill Library Quincy July 31st 5:30pm

Press Release: Community Support of Summer Library Program

2009-05-15T13:32:00.002-04:00

From: Gadsden County Public Library System Youth Services Librarian
Date: May 14
Regarding: Community Support of Summer Library Program
For Immediate Release
Rotary and Dolphins Support Summer Reading
The Capital Rotary Club donated over $4,000 to the Gadsden County Public Library for the purchase of books on the Gadsden County Schools Summer Reading List. The books will be available at the GadsdenCounty Public Libraries in Quincy, Chattahoochee, Havana and the Bookmobile. Additionally the Greensboro Community Library will also receive books. Special Summer Reading Kickoff events will be held at each library, contact the library in your area for more information. The Miami Dolphin
Foundation through coordination with the State Library of Florida will be donating new books for youth who read over the summer in Gadsden County. A coloring contest will also be held and kids can win Miami Dolphin memorabilia. For more information about the Summer Library programs call 627-7106.

Pictured
Library Director Jane Mock receives check from representative of the Capital Rotary Club, Lisa Raleigh.

Teen and Young Adult Book Club

2009-05-15T13:26:00.003-04:00

Library Closed for Memorial Day

2009-05-11T11:25:00.002-04:00

The Gadsden County Public Libraries will be closed
Monday May 25, 2009 in Observance of Memorial Day.
This includes Bill McGill (Quincy), Havana, Chattahoochee,
and the Bookmobile. Have a happy holiday!

Express Yourself

2009-05-11T10:33:00.004-04:00

Express Yourself
At the Bill McGill Library, Quincy, FL
Summer Progams for Teens

Learn How to make a Movie
with Kenneth Jones
Writer/Director

July 21st
6:30-8:30pm
Learn about the process of movie
making from start to finish.

Artist Talk and Drawing Practice
with Eluster Richardson
July 14th 7:00pm
Learn what it takes to be
successful artist, Teens are encouraged to
bring thier art work to share with the artist

Book Trivia/Movie/Make It
Fridays June-July 5:30-8:00pm

Teens with 2 minute short films are invited
to show their film

Full length movies shown
will be based on books

Reconstruct A Tee
T-Shirt art Fashion Show
6/29
Mondays in June
5:30-7:00pm

InJeanuity
Sewing with Jeans
Fashion Show 7/27
Mondays in July
5:30-7pm

Summer Library Program

2009-05-05T11:10:00.003-04:00

Bill McGill Library
Katie Adams Make Believe Theatre
Cuentos Con Colores- Stories with Color
All Ages Show Great Puppetry and Storytelling
7:30 p.m. Tuesday June 23rd

Giving Tree Drum Circle
All Ages Everyone Gets to Drum
Tuesday June 30th

Chattahoochee Public Library
Beathoven and the Big Note Band
June 18th 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Teller, Puppets, Comedy

Havana Public Library
Mama Koku
July 7th Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm
Atlanta based storyteller brings stories alive
with songs and props

Summer Library Program

2009-05-05T10:38:00.003-04:00

Artsy Smartsy Club
Art Experiences with Mary Rault
(sign up at the front desk)
For ages 8 years old and up

Bill McGill Library
Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:00pm
Session One June 9 and June 16
Session Two June 23 and June 30

Chattahoochee Library
Thursdays 2:30-4:00pm
Session One June 11
Session Two June 25 and July 2

Havana Public Library
Art Lessons at the Library
(Space is limited sign up at
the Havana Library front desk)
Painting class with Joy Green
for ages 9-11 years old
Mondays 11:30-1:00pm
June 8, 15, 22

Clay Class
Ginny Coultas and Terri Lantz
For Ages 7-12 years old
Mondays 1:30-3:00pm
July 13, 20, 27

Summer Library Program

2009-05-05T09:49:00.003-04:00

Be Creative Story Time
Stories, Songs, Crafts
For infants to 7 years old

Bill McGill Library
Tues. 10:30am-noon
June 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28

Chattahoochee Library
Thursday 11:00am-noon
June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Havana Library
Fridays 11:00 - noon
June 12, 19, 26 July 10, 17, 24, 31

Story/Movie/Craft

McGill Library
For all ages
Fridays June-July
2:00-4:30pm

Chattahoochee Public Library
Thursdays 2:30-5:00pm.
July 9, 16, 23, 30

Havana Public Library
Wednesdays June-July
2:00-4:30pm

Read Aloud Plays and Puppet Making
For Ages 6 and up
McGill Library
Tuesday 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
June 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21,28

Summer Library Program Kickoff

2009-05-05T09:41:00.003-04:00

Sponsored by the Capital Rotary Club and Gadsden County Public Library System

Summer Library Program Kickoff

Ready.....Set....Go....Read

Monday June 1st 5-7 pm. Havana Public Library

Tuesday June 2nd 5-7 pm. Chattahoochee Public Library

Saturday June 6th 10-4 pm Bill McGill Library (Quincy)

Get a free new book from the
Capital Rotary Club

Check out a book on your School's
Summer Reading List

Get a Summer Reading Log

**********For more info call 627-7106

Author Dinner 2009

2009-04-15T14:45:00.001-04:00

Woodrow is a loveable, intelligent basset hound
that reads and volunteers as a pet therapy dog

Havana author and educator

BARBARA SHAPLEY

has written a wonderful book about this

amazing basset hound Woodrow

Meet Barbara and hear about Woodrow

at the
Friends of the Gadsden County Public Library
2009 Author Dinner
May 12, 2009
Sawano Club Quincy
$30.00 per person
For additional information please
call Nesta Cumbie (850) 539-5689 or
email SANDRAAJOHNSONRE@AOL.COM

April is Library Appreciation Month

2009-04-03T10:52:00.002-04:00

April is Library Appreciation Month. Be sure to stop by and visit your local library
and show thanks to all the staff, volunteers, and supporters of this great library system!

Library Closed for Good Friday and Easter

2009-03-30T15:25:00.002-04:00

The Gadsden County Public Libraries will be closed Friday April 10th and Sunday April 12 in observance of Good Friday and Easter Holidays. We will be open Saturday April 11th with regular hours

Walmart Story Time 4/11/09

2009-03-26T15:47:00.002-04:00

Walmart Story time April 11th from noon - 1pm

Older Teens Young Adult Book Club

2009-03-20T11:43:00.003-04:00

Older Teens Young Adult Book Club (Ages 17-21)

Describing Feed Reviewers wirte
"Sad and strong and scary"
Science Fiction about the Future...

Join us for a free book club starting
April 7th and April 14th at 6:30pm
Free copy of Book available at Front desk
While supplies last

Story Time at Walmart

2009-03-18T10:22:00.002-04:00

Story Time at Walmart, Saturday March 21st

Ms. Kris From the Gasden County Public Library will be reading, singing, and sharing puppets with kids a the Walmart, Quincy Infant section

Saturday March 21st at noon - 1:00pm.
Ms. Kris will share the book of the
Very Hungry Caterpillar and other insect stories

Kids will get coloring pages, and refreshments, It's free, and everyone is welcome!

Library Days at the Capitol

2009-03-06T12:35:00.001-05:00

March 10th and March 11 marks Florida Library Days at the Legislature. Please support your library!

The African Caribbean Dance Theatre

2009-02-02T15:47:00.002-05:00

Celebrate African American History Month
At the Bill McGill Library

The African Caribbean Dance Theatre
Free Performance
Friday February 27th at 5:30pm
Dances of West Africa

Teen Movie Night at the Library

2009-01-20T13:30:00.002-05:00

Teen Movie Night

Saturday February 14th 6:45 p.m.
At The Bill McGill Library, Quincy

Dress up like a Character from the
Movie and get your name put in a
drawing for a cd player/mp3 player

Free Teen Book Club

2009-01-20T13:24:00.002-05:00

Teen Book club
Every Monday from 5-6pm
at Bill McGill Library (Quincy)

About This Month’s Selection

The Christopher Killer
By Alan Ferguson

Follow Cammie a daughter

of a County Coroner as she gets a

job as her Dad’s Assistant and

helps him solves criminal

cases using forensic science

Join the Teen Book Club this

month, a copy of the books

The Christopher Killer is

available a the front desk of

the Library while supplies

last.

African American History Month: Ella Baker

2009-01-16T11:47:00.002-05:00

The Gadsden County Public Library Presents

In Celebration of African American History Month February 2009
A free online book club featuring the book

Ella Baker A Leader Behind the Scences
by Shyrlee Dallard

A free copy of the book is available at the library while supplies last
Ella Baker a woman who shaped the American Civil Rights Movement was a founding member of both the SCLC and
SNCC.

“Give light and people will find their way”-Ella Baker

To Blog your book comments in February go online to
http://www.gcpls.blogspot.com/

Library Closed for MLK

2009-01-06T14:57:00.004-05:00

Gadsden County Public Libraries will be closed January 19, 2009 in observance of Martin Luther King Holiday.

Bill McGill Public Library Youth Programs 2009

2009-01-02T10:01:00.002-05:00

Pre-School Storytime
Tuesdays 10:30-noon
Stories, Songs, Crafts, Play time

January 6, 13,20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
April 7, 14,21,28
May 5, 12,19, 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23
July 7, 14,21,28

Family Movie Night
Last Saturday of the Month at 6:30pm
Jan. 31, Feb. 28th, March 28th, April 25th, May 30th

Geo-Art Club Fridays
5:30-6:30pm
Learn about other countries and make cool art projects displayed
at the Bill McGill Library and online art gallery.

Bill McGill Public Library Youth Programs 2009

2009-01-02T09:47:00.003-05:00

Book Attack Reading Club (For Teens)
Mondays 5:00pm-6:00pm
Join us for book discussion, game tournaments, parties, and service work

Teen Movie Night
Second Saturday of each month at 7:30pm
January 10th
February 14th
March 14th
April 11th
May 9th

Program for Home School Kids

Mondays 3:30-4:30pm
January 5, 12, 26 Earth Works

February 2, 9, 16, 23 Heart Beats

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Money Fun

April 6, 13, 20, 27 Amazing Food

May 4, 11, 18, Dream Jobs

*everyone is invited to attend

******Programs at Bill McGill Library (Quincy)

Library Closed for New Year's Day

2008-12-16T10:30:00.002-05:00

The Gadsden County Public Libraries will be closed January 1, 2009 in observance of the New Year Holiday. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Movies at the Library December 22nd @ 4pm

2008-12-16T10:18:00.002-05:00

Movies at the Library
At the Bill McGill Library, Quincy,FL

Free Show
Clone Wars
Monday December 22nd at 4:00pm
Public Library Program Room

Movies at the Library December 22nd

2008-12-16T10:12:00.002-05:00

Movies at the library
At Bill McGill Library, Quincy, FL

Free Show
Happy Feet
Monday December 22nd at 1:30pm
Public Library Program

Movies at the Library December 19th

2008-12-16T10:04:00.002-05:00

Movies at the Library
At the Bill McGill Library, Quincy,FL

Free Show
Wall-E
Friday December 19th at 1:30pm
Public Library Program Room

Library Closed for Winter Holidays

2008-12-11T15:27:00.002-05:00

The Gadsden County Public Libraries will be closed on Wednesday December 24th and for Thursday December 25th for the Holidays

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Activities for Teens at Bill McGill Public Library

2008-11-20T18:05:00.004-05:00

Upcoming Activities at the Quincy Main Library

Black on Black Rhyme
December 12th 7:00pm

Jewelry Making Workshop
December 19th 7:00pm
12 spaces available
********sign up at front desk of library

All programs are free and everyone is invited