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Tag Renewals

10:00am - 4:30pm
Westgate Branch
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!

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Main Library
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.

Bird nest supply kits

10:00am - 8:00pm
Kids
All DHCLS locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: All DHCLS locations
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Today is Earth Day!

To celebrate our feathered friends, stop by any location and pick up a Bird Nest Supply kit. These kits include extra supplies for building their spring nests.

Story & Craft Time

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Preschool
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19

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. 

National Poetry Reading Day

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Contests, Performance
Event Details:

In honor of National Poetry Month, the library hosted a contest in March. Entries were accepted from March 1st until April 1st. Today, we will hold a reading of our top choices and announce the winners!

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. 

Story & Craft Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Westgate Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Main Library
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.

Bouncing Babies

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies
Westgate Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Main Library
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.

Monthly Puzzle Swap

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Main Library
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!

Tag Renewals

10:00am - 4:30pm
Westgate Branch
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.

Brick Masters

10:30am - 1:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Westgate Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Need to Lego of a little stress?  Join us and other brick enthusiasts at Brick Masters!

Register with a group of friends or family members or just yourself.

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. 

Genealogy Workshop

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Uncover the stories of your ancestors in our genealogy workshop. Learn how to trace your family history, navigate online resources, and build your family tree.

Teen RECHARGE!

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Main Library
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.

Story & Craft Time

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Preschool
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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. 

Speed Puzzling Competition.

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Think you are good at jigsaw puzzles? Why not test those skills at our first ever Speed Puzzling Competition at our Main Library! Compete as a group of 2 to 4 people to see which team can finish first.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is checked.

Please know that staff reviews registration criteria and those who do not fit the requirements will be removed from the registration list.

Story & Craft Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Westgate Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Main Library
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.

Bouncing Babies

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies
Westgate Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Main Library
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.

Toastmasters - Public Speaking

5:15pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Westgate Branch
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Event Details:

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that
teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of
clubs. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, the organization's membership

Tag Renewals

10:00am - 4:30pm
Westgate Branch
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.

Game Day - Board Games

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Westgate Branch
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. 

Realities of Life - Life Coaching

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Main Library
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.