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Big Book Sale

Big Book Sale: FOL Members Only Preview Sale!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Thanks to the generosity of Dothan’s Leisure Services Department, the Big Book Sales are at the Westgate Recreation Center Gym at 501 Recreation Road in Dothan. It is across the parking lot from the Westgate Branch Library.

 

FOL Big Book Sale

FOL Big Book Sale!

All Day 4/10 - 4/19
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Thanks to the generosity of Dothan’s Leisure Services Department, the Big Book Sales are at the Westgate Recreation Center Gym at 501 Recreation Road in Dothan. It is across the parking lot from the Westgate Branch Library.

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Crafternoon Tea!

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Westgate Branch
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.

 

Dinosaurs, Reactions, and Explosions, Oh My!

10:30am–11:15am
Kids
Westgate Branch
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Performance, STEM / STEAM
Event Details:

Join The Science Lady for a dino-riffic good time. You'll really dig learning about types and sizes of dinosaurs and fossils.

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. 

Parents in Programming Room

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

As a courtesy to others

Registration is not required, but space is limited. Please plan to arrive before the start of the show. As a courtesy to others, latecomers will not be allowed in the programming room.

Crazy Chemistry

1:30pm–2:15pm
Tweens, Teens
Westgate Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Jan Mattingly, the Science Lady,  as she presents Crazy Chemistry at our Westgate Branch on June 11 from 1:30-2:15 pm. This program is for kids ages 10-18.

Registration is required to attend this workshop. 

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.

Houston County Tag Renewals

9:00am–3:00pm
Westgate Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Houston County Probate Office Auto Tag Renewals -Every Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Westgate Branch (January—October only). Check or Money Order (Payable to Patrick H. Davenport), Debit or Credit. No Cash.

Story & Craft Time

1:30pm–2:00pm
Preschool
Main Library
Upcoming
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 use the child's name, not the parent's or guardian's. Please plan to arrive on time. Stories and crafts are designed for children ages 3-6. If you register and later find you cannot attend, please cancel your child's spot so we can offer it to someone else on our waitlist.

To maximize participation for everyone, we ask that no daycares attend. Please plan to arrive on time. Once our program begins, no additional 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. 

Story & Craft Time

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
Westgate Branch
Upcoming
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.  If you register and later find you cannot attend, please cancel your child's spot so we can offer it to someone else on our waitlist.

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

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Westgate Branch
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

✨ Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning to deepen your practice, Raquel’s class offers a warm, accepting environment where everyone is encouraged to move at their own pace.

Master Gardener's Lunch and Learn

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Main Library
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. 

 

Lew-E's Comedy Circus @ Main

10:30am–11:15am
Kids
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join Lew-E and Oogly Boogly as they present their show called Lew-E's Comedy Circus. 

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. 

As a courtesy to others

Registration is not required, but space is limited. Please plan to arrive before the start of the show. As a courtesy to others, latecomers will not be allowed in the programming room.

Lew-E's Comedy Circus @ Ashford

2:00pm–2:45pm
Kids
Ashford Branch
Library Branch: Ashford Branch
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join Lew-E and Oogly Boogly at our Ashford Branch as they present their show called Lew-E's Comedy Circus. 

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. 

As a courtesy to others

Registration is not required, but space is limited. Please plan to arrive before the start of the show. As a courtesy to others, latecomers will not be allowed in the programming room.

Juneteenth

All Day
All DHCLS locations
Closing
Branches:
All DHCLS locations

Story & Craft Time

1:30pm–2:00pm
Preschool
Main Library
Upcoming
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 use the child's name, not the parent's or guardian's. Please plan to arrive on time. Stories and crafts are designed for children ages 3-6. If you register and later find you cannot attend, please cancel your child's spot so we can offer it to someone else on our waitlist.

To maximize participation for everyone, we ask that no daycares attend. Please plan to arrive on time. Once our program begins, no additional 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. 

Story & Craft Time

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
Westgate Branch
Upcoming
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.  If you register and later find you cannot attend, please cancel your child's spot so we can offer it to someone else on our waitlist.

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. 

Houston County Tag Renewals

9:00am–3:00pm
Westgate Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Houston County Probate Office Auto Tag Renewals -Every Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Westgate Branch (January—October only). Check or Money Order (Payable to Patrick H. Davenport), Debit or Credit. No Cash.

Monthly Puzzle Swap

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community 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!

Alabama Hands & Voices Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth
Westgate Branch
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Children's Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Alabama Hands & Voices will be at our Westgate Branch, hosting a storytime aimed at connecting Deaf and hard-of-hearing kids in the Wiregrass area. Registration is not required.

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. 

Doc Magic

10:30am–11:15am
Westgate Branch
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Event Details:

Fun Time Variety Show

The Doc Magic Show is a mix of fantastic magic, balloon shenanigans, and engaging comedy. It’s jam-packed with audience participation and just plain ole’ FUN!

Disclaimer(s)

Daycares and large groups

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

Parents in Programming Room

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

As a courtesy to others

Registration is not required, but space is limited. Please plan to arrive before the start of the show. As a courtesy to others, latecomers will not be allowed in the programming room.

Yoga with Raquel Jackson @ Main

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

✨ Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning to deepen your practice, Raquel’s class offers a warm, accepting environment where everyone is encouraged to move at their own pace.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
All DHCLS locations
Closing
Branches:
All DHCLS locations

Story & Craft Time

1:30pm–2:00pm
Preschool
Main Library
Upcoming
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 use the child's name, not the parent's or guardian's. Please plan to arrive on time. Stories and crafts are designed for children ages 3-6. If you register and later find you cannot attend, please cancel your child's spot so we can offer it to someone else on our waitlist.

To maximize participation for everyone, we ask that no daycares attend. Please plan to arrive on time. Once our program begins, no additional 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. 

Let's Build It! Youth Lego Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Kids
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
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 note that this event is intended for children aged 5-12 only. The library will supply all Legos, which will remain on DHCLS property. 

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. 

Wiregrass TTRPG - One Shot Games

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

Story & Craft Time

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
Westgate Branch
Upcoming
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.  If you register and later find you cannot attend, please cancel your child's spot so we can offer it to someone else on our waitlist.

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!

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Westgate Branch
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.