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kindermusik

Kindermusik

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Community Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Preschool
Register Now
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Erin Joye will be offering a 'mommy and me' Kindermusik playdate at the Main Library. Bring your toddlers ages 2-4 from 10:00-10:45 for a fun-filled class of music and movement specifically for your growing toddler.

Single Parent Workshops

Single Parent Support Workshops

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Community Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Class/Workshop

Age Group:

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

Join Dr. Kim P. Carroll of Faith Forward Outreach and special guest speakers for engaging, informative workshops designed just for you—single parents!

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2025 Summer Reading kickoff

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Everyone
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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us as we kick off the 2025 Summer Reading Program. 

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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
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 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. 

Cookies and Crafts- Crystal Suncatchers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Westgate Branch
Upcoming
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. 

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. 

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:

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 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. 

Paint By Number for kids

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Westgate Branch
Upcoming
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.

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.

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 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. 

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. 

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. 

Color Outside the Lines: A Journaling Adventure

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Westgate Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step beyond the ordinary and embrace creativity without limits! At this fun and expressive journaling event, teens and adults will craft and decorate their own personalized journals—letting color, texture, and imagination spill across the pages.

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.

Mastering the Miniature: RPG Painting

10:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
Westgate Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the enchanting world of RPGs with our miniature painting event, where creativity meets epic storytelling! This hands-on session is perfect for tabletop gamers, hobbyists, and art enthusiasts alike.

Lend an EAR: Forest Friends Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids
Westgate Branch
Registration Open
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. 

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
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 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. 

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. 

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. 

Community Read: The Measure by Nikki Erlick - Book Discussion

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Westgate Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westgate Branch
Room: Westgate Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Community Read as we explore The Measure by Nikki Erlick, a thought-provoking novel that delves into the choices we make when faced with life's ultimate question.

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.

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.

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.

FOL Members Only Preview Sale!

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
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.