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Poetry Contest

All Day 3/1 - 4/1
All DHCLS locations
Program Type:
Contests
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In honor of National Poetry Month in April, the library will be hosting a poetry contest! Winners will be announced on April 22nd!Entries will be accepted March 1st through April 1...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All DHCLS locations
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Contests
Event Details:

In honor of National Poetry Month in April, the library will be hosting a poetry contest! Winners will be announced on April 22nd!

Entries will be accepted March 1st through April 1st.
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Submission Guidelines:

Teen Recharge!

Teen RECHARGE!

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Teen RECHARGE!:

A place for teens (13-19) to hang out, mess around, and geek out with others their age.  S.T.E.A.M.-based activities such as robotics, 3D pens, crafts, art, video games, ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM

Teen RECHARGE!

A place for teens (13-19) to hang out, mess around, and geek out with others their age.  S.T.E.A.M.-based activities such as robotics, 3D pens, crafts, art, video games, etc. will be available to all at no charge. Registration is not required each week, but our space is limited to the first 25 teens!

Teen RECHARGE will be available most Mondays from 3:30-5:00 PM at the Main Library.

Although we ask that no parent participate, we do require a parent or guardian's name and contact.   

Disclaimer(s)

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

No Parents

Although we ask that no parent participate, we do require a parent or guardian's name and contact.

Storytime logo with white background

Story & Craft Time

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Story & Craft Time:

Join us for story & craft time!!!! Stories will be read aloud each week with a craft to make.Registration is required.  When registering, please make the registration...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 14

Story & Craft Time

Join us for story & craft time!!!! 

Stories will be read aloud each week with a craft to make.

Registration is required.  When registering, please make the registration in the child's name, not the parent or guardian's name. Please plan to arrive on time. Stories and crafts are designed for children ages 3-6.

To maximize participation for all, we do ask that no daycares attend. Please plan to arrive on time, once our program starts, no further entries will be allowed. 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

clay charms

Air Dry Clay

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy two afternoons crafting Air-Dried Clay! Make your clay design on day one, then paint it on the second day. Examples of clay charms and trays will be modeled for you to f...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Enjoy two afternoons crafting Air-Dried Clay! 

Disclaimer(s)

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Instructional class

Since this is an instructional class, we kindly ask that you arrive before the start of the class start time so that we can start on time. Latecomers will not be permitted once instruction begins. 

Beginner Spanish

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging and interactive Spanish Language Workshop led by Ms. Mabel Valdes. This event is designed for learners of all levels who are eager to immerse themselves in ...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging and interactive Spanish Language Workshop led by Ms. Mabel Valdes.

All of Us

All of Us Research Program

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The All of Us Research Program is a large research program from the National Institutes of Health. The goal is to help researchers understand more about why people get si...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The All of Us Research Program is a large research program from the National Institutes of Health. The goal is to help researchers understand more about why people get sick or stay healthy.

Storytime logo with white background

Story & Craft Time

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Story & Craft Time:

Join us for story & craft time!!!! Stories will be read aloud each week with a craft to make.Registration is required.  When registering, please make the registration...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Story & Craft Time

Join us for story & craft time!!!! 

Stories will be read aloud each week with a craft to make.

Registration is required.  When registering, please make the registration in the child's name, not the parent or guardian's name. Please plan to arrive on time. Stories and crafts are designed for children ages 3-6. 

To maximize participation for all, we do ask that no daycares attend. Please plan to arrive on time, once our program starts, no further entries will be allowed.

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Short Story Reading Group

Short Story Reading Group

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our Short Story Reading group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Main library. They are currently reading The Best American Short Stories of the Century.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Our Short Story Reading group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Main library. They are currently reading The Best American Short Stories of the Century.

clay charms

Air Dry Clay

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy two afternoons crafting Air-Dried Clay! Make your clay design on day one, then paint it on the second day. Examples of clay charms and trays will be modeled for you to f...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Enjoy two afternoons crafting Air-Dried Clay! 

Disclaimer(s)

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Instructional class

Since this is an instructional class, we kindly ask that you arrive before the start of the class start time so that we can start on time. Latecomers will not be permitted once instruction begins. 

Different colored shapes with faces and the words Bouncing Babies

Bouncing Babies

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Bouncing Babies:

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your baby that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays, and body movement. Registration is required for this event. Thi...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Bouncing Babies

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your baby that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays, and body movement. 

Registration is required for this event. This event is for babies ages 0-2 and their parents and caregivers. Please bring a small blanket to sit on. 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Bell Hazelwood Book Club

Bell/Hazelwood Book Club

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bell/Hazelwood Book Club meets on Thursdays at Main.Bell/Hazelwood uses a guided discussion methodology, trying to focus on the biography, since that gives insight into the context...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Bell/Hazelwood Book Club meets on Thursdays at Main.

Paint by Number

Paint By Number for kids

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

March is Youth Art Month and to help celebrate, we invite kids and tweens aged 6-13 to register for our Paint by Number event. This event is free, but registration and a valid libr...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

March is Youth Art Month and to help celebrate, we invite kids and tweens aged 6-13 to register for our Paint by Number event. This event is free, but registration and a valid library card are required. All supplies will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Instructional class

Since this is an instructional class, we kindly ask that you arrive before the start of the class start time so that we can start on time. Latecomers will not be permitted once instruction begins. 

Need to reset your PIN?

A valid library card is required to register for this program. To reset your PIN-

  1. Click/Copy Paste Link
    https://dhcls.bywatersolutions.com/cgi-bin/koha/opac-password-recovery.pl
  2. Enter your Email and Card Number.
  3. An Email will be sent to your email on file.
  4. Click the link in the email and it will prompt you to set a new PIN.
Puzzle Swap

Monthly Puzzle Swap

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you enjoy jigsaw puzzles please join us at the Main Library for a monthly puzzle swap on the last Friday of the month! Bring a puzzle and take a puzzle, or two, or three! Puzzle...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

If you enjoy jigsaw puzzles please join us at the Main Library for a monthly puzzle swap on the last Friday of the month! Bring a puzzle and take a puzzle, or two, or three!

Letters from auto tags spelling Tag Renewal

Tag Renewals

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:

Houston County Probate Office Auto Tag Renewals -Every Friday, 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Westgate Library (January—October only). Check or Money Order (Payable to Patrick H. Davenpor...

Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Houston County Probate Office Auto Tag Renewals -Every Friday, 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Westgate Library (January—October only). Check or Money Order (Payable to Patrick H. Davenport), Debit or Credit. No Cash.

Teen Recharge!

Teen RECHARGE!

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Teen RECHARGE!:

A place for teens (13-19) to hang out, mess around, and geek out with others their age.  S.T.E.A.M.-based activities such as robotics, 3D pens, crafts, art, video games, ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM

Teen RECHARGE!

A place for teens (13-19) to hang out, mess around, and geek out with others their age.  S.T.E.A.M.-based activities such as robotics, 3D pens, crafts, art, video games, etc. will be available to all at no charge. Registration is not required each week, but our space is limited to the first 25 teens!

Teen RECHARGE will be available most Mondays from 3:30-5:00 PM at the Main Library.

Although we ask that no parent participate, we do require a parent or guardian's name and contact.   

Disclaimer(s)

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

No Parents

Although we ask that no parent participate, we do require a parent or guardian's name and contact.

Storytime logo with white background

Story & Craft Time

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Story & Craft Time:

Join us for story & craft time!!!! Stories will be read aloud each week with a craft to make.Registration is required.  When registering, please make the registration...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Story & Craft Time

Join us for story & craft time!!!! 

Stories will be read aloud each week with a craft to make.

Registration is required.  When registering, please make the registration in the child's name, not the parent or guardian's name. Please plan to arrive on time. Stories and crafts are designed for children ages 3-6.

To maximize participation for all, we do ask that no daycares attend. Please plan to arrive on time, once our program starts, no further entries will be allowed. 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Lego Club regular graphic

Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Kids
Let's Build It! Lego Club:

Join in on the fun at our monthly Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club where we promote creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, all while having a blast!Parents, while registr...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Kids
Program Type: STEM / STEAM

Let's Build It! Lego Club

Join in on the fun at our monthly Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club where we promote creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, all while having a blast!

Parents, while registration is not required, space and Legos will be limited. Please know that this event is for kids ages 5-12 only. We will meet in the Children's Room.

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Beginner Spanish

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging and interactive Spanish Language Workshop led by Ms. Mabel Valdes. This event is designed for learners of all levels who are eager to immerse themselves in ...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging and interactive Spanish Language Workshop led by Ms. Mabel Valdes.

Wiregrass TTRPG

Wiregrass TTRPG - One Shot Games

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Attention tabletop RPG players, join the library for a one-shot role-playing game! Players need only themselves and maybe their favorite dice. This will be a beginner-friendly game...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Attention tabletop RPG players, join the library for a one-shot role-playing game! Players need only themselves and maybe their favorite dice. This will be a beginner-friendly game. Pre-made characters will be available and ready for play.

Storytime logo with white background

Story & Craft Time

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Story & Craft Time:

Join us for story & craft time!!!! Stories will be read aloud each week with a craft to make.Registration is required.  When registering, please make the registration...

Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Story & Craft Time

Join us for story & craft time!!!! 

Stories will be read aloud each week with a craft to make.

Registration is required.  When registering, please make the registration in the child's name, not the parent or guardian's name. Please plan to arrive on time. Stories and crafts are designed for children ages 3-6. 

To maximize participation for all, we do ask that no daycares attend. Please plan to arrive on time, once our program starts, no further entries will be allowed.

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Short Story Reading Group

Short Story Reading Group

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our Short Story Reading group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Main library. They are currently reading The Best American Short Stories of the Century.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Our Short Story Reading group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Main library. They are currently reading The Best American Short Stories of the Century.

Yoga With Raquel Jackson

Yoga with Raquel Jackson @ Main

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

DHCLS is excited to have Raquel Jackson joining us again to share her love of yoga with you. Raquel has over 600 hours of training and has been teaching for six years. She teaches ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

DHCLS is excited to have Raquel Jackson joining us again to share her love of yoga with you. Raquel has over 600 hours of training and has been teaching for six years. She teaches a gentle class geared towards the beginner.

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Bouncing Babies

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Bouncing Babies:

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your baby that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays, and body movement. Registration is required for this event. Thi...

Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Bouncing Babies

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your baby that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, finger plays, and body movement. 

Registration is required for this event. This event is for babies ages 0-2 and their parents and caregivers. Please bring a small blanket to sit on. 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

Due to limited space, daycares and large groups will not be permitted unless otherwise scheduled before the event. 

Free and open to the public

This event is free and open to the public. However, a library card may be required to register for some events or programs. 

Bell Hazelwood Book Club

Bell/Hazelwood Book Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bell/Hazelwood Book Club meets on Thursdays at Main.Bell/Hazelwood uses a guided discussion methodology, trying to focus on the biography, since that gives insight into the context...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Bell/Hazelwood Book Club meets on Thursdays at Main.