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Game Day - Board Games

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

If you love board games and want to make new friends, the library is the place to be this weekend! With dozens of games to choose from you only need yourself to join in on the fun.

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Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

If you love board games and want to make new friends, the library is the place to be this weekend! With dozens of games to choose from you only need yourself to join in on the fun.

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. 

Life Coaching

Realities of Life - Life Coaching

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join life coach, Chassallon Jones, for informative presentations on the importance of education, family planning, abusive relationships, counseling, and more.

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

Join life coach, Chassallon Jones, for informative presentations on the importance of education, family planning, abusive relationships, counseling, and more.

Wiregrass Book Lovers Discussion Group

Wiregrass Book Lovers Discussion Group

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Everyone that loves books is welcome to join us at the Main Library on the first Monday of the month (unless it falls on a holiday then we will change the meeting to the following Monday.)

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

Everyone that loves books is welcome to join us at the Main Library on the first Monday of the month (unless it falls on a holiday then we will change the meeting to the following Monday.)

birdhouses

Ashford Branch weekly activity pack pickup - color your own birdhouses

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Ashford Branch
Age Group:
Kids

WEEKLY CRAFT & ACTIVITY PACKETS!
At the beginning of each week (June 2- July 14), a new activity packet will be available for pickup while supplies last. 

 

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Library Branch: Ashford Branch
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

WEEKLY CRAFT & ACTIVITY PACKETS!
At the beginning of each week (June 2- July 14), a new activity packet will be available for pickup while supplies last. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

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

Teen Recharge!

Teen RECHARGE!

Monday, July 7, 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, ...

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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.

solar racer

Solar Racers @ Westgate

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens

Learn all about solar energy by making your very own solar racer! 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn all about solar energy by making your very own solar racer! 

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. 

Parents in Programming Room

Due to spacing, parents are not allowed inside programming room but must stay on library property.

Storytime logo with white background

Story & Craft Time

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Main Children's Library at 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...

Full
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Children's Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

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. 

solar racer

Solar Racers @ Ashford

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ashford Branch
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens

Learn all about solar energy by making your very own solar racer! 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashford Branch
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn all about solar energy by making your very own solar racer! 

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. 

Parents in Programming Room

Due to spacing, parents are not allowed inside programming room but must stay on library property.

Writing Workshop

Color Your World Writing Workshop

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Color Your World: Discover how colors shape mood and perception in both visual art and storytelling.

Registration Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color Your World: Discover how colors shape mood and perception in both visual art and storytelling.

Storytime logo with white background

Story & Craft Time

Wednesday, July 9, 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
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

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. 

Crafternoon Tea

Crafternoon Tea! - Candle making

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at Westgate on the second Wednesday of each month at four o’clock to see what we create. We will have afternoon tea and provide all the items and instructions needed for each craft. 

Full
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Westgate on the second Wednesday of each month at four o’clock to see what we create. We will have afternoon tea and provide all the items and instructions needed for each craft. 

glow slime

Tween Club- Glow Slime

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM / STEAM
Age Group:
Tweens

Kids will learn the science behind slime while making their very own glow-in-the-dark slime to take home. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids will learn the science behind slime while making their very own glow-in-the-dark slime to take home. 

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. 

Basic Sewing For Beginners

Basic Sewing for Beginners

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to thread your way into the world of sewing? This hands-on class is perfect for beginners looking to master the essentials. Learn the fundamental skills needed to start sewing with confidence, including:

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to thread your way into the world of sewing? This hands-on class is perfect for beginners looking to master the essentials. Learn the fundamental skills needed to start sewing with confidence, including:

Letters from auto tags spelling Tag Renewal

Tag Renewals

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Other

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.

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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.

sock owl

Ashford Branch weekly activity pack pickup - Sew your own sock owl

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Ashford Branch
Age Group:
Kids

WEEKLY CRAFT & ACTIVITY PACKETS!
At the beginning of each week (June 2- July 14), a new activity packet will be available for pickup while supplies last. 

 

View Details
Library Branch: Ashford Branch
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

WEEKLY CRAFT & ACTIVITY PACKETS!
At the beginning of each week (June 2- July 14), a new activity packet will be available for pickup while supplies last. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

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

Ice Cream Sensory kits

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
All DHCLS locations
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool

Beginning today, July 14, 2025, stop by any DHCLS location to pick up an Ice Cream Sensory kit.

These kits are for babies and toddlers, from 18 months to age 4. 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: All DHCLS locations
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Beginning today, July 14, 2025, stop by any DHCLS location to pick up an Ice Cream Sensory kit.

These kits are for babies and toddlers, from 18 months to age 4. 

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. 

Forest and Friends

Lend an EAR: Forest Friends Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

For ages 5 to 8, the Lend an EAR: Forest Friends Storytime Series provides the opportunity to increase reading skills while learning more about Alabama's natural resources.

Full
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 5 to 8, the Lend an EAR: Forest Friends Storytime Series provides the opportunity to increase reading skills while learning more about Alabama's natural resources.

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. 

Parents in Programming Room

Due to spacing, parents are not allowed inside programming room but must stay on library property.

Teen Recharge!

Teen RECHARGE!

Monday, July 14, 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, ...

View Details
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, July 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Main Children's Library at 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...

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Children's Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

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. 

suncatchers

Cookies and Crafts- Crystal Suncatchers

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Welcome, ages 12-18 to Cookies and Crafts! 

Registration Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome, ages 12-18 to Cookies and Crafts! 

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. 

Storytime logo with white background

Story & Craft Time

Wednesday, July 16, 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...

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

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. 

Yoga with Raquel Jackson

Yoga with Raquel Jackson

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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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Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate 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.

Master Gardeners

Master Gardener's Lunch and Learn

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Wiregrass Master Gardeners Association on the third Wednesday of each month as they present on a variety of seasonal topics! Don't forget to bring a bag lunch and enjoy the discussion with experienced gardeners. 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Event Details:

Join the Wiregrass Master Gardeners Association on the third Wednesday of each month as they present on a variety of seasonal topics! Don't forget to bring a bag lunch and enjoy the discussion with experienced gardeners. 

paint by number whale

Paint By Number for kids

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Westgate Community Room at Westgate Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

Kids and tweens aged 6-13  are invited 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. 

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

Kids and tweens aged 6-13  are invited 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.