Hall County Library System

You’ll rock through the ages while rocking to the beat in this toe-tapping, puppet-filled musical r***e that educates as it entertains.
Learn about differences between Carnivores and Herbivores…all without being eaten!
Join Dr. Dinosaur for an exciting expedition of prehistoric proportions! Witness a “real live” wrestling match between the Tyrannosaurus Rex and a Wicked Velociraptor. You’ll wonder, if this is how fossils actually began to form?
Monday, June 15th
10:30 at Spout Springs
1:30 at Gainesville
6:00 at Gainesville

Tuesday, June 16th
10:30 at Murrayville
1:30 at Blackshear Place
4:30 at North Hall Tech Center

This entertaining puppet show will be sure to get your older preschool and elementary-aged children excited for dinosaurs!
Space is limited. Free tickets will be given 30 minutes before each performance.

Cool off as you travel the Space Splash Spectacular with drop-in crafts from 10:00-1:00 and an out of this world storytime at 11:00!

Children with sensory needs are invited to a fun storytime just for them! We'll participate in stories, songs, and activities in a calm and nurturing environment. Plan to stay for a play-date with selections from our Adaptive Toy Collection.

All are welcome. No registration required.
Saturday, June 13 at 1:30 pm at the Gainesville Library.

Ready for a bingo night that is totally out of this world? Leave the quiet bingo halls behind and join us for Cosmic Bingo for Adults. We are turning down the lights and turning up the energy for a glowing, fast-paced night of stellar games, music, and tons of fun!

This event takes place at the Gainesville Library on June 22nd at 5:30 PM and is exclusively for adults ages 18 and up. Spaces are limited and registration is required to attend. Secure your spot at https://hallcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/16419782

Shhhhh!

Can you keep it together while enduring challenges geared toward getting you to make noise? The name of the game is "Silent Library" and - in order to win - you must endure interesting challenges without making a sound!

Gainesville Library, Thursday, June 11 at 6:00 pm.
Rising Middle and High school students only.

Join us for a fun afternoon being creative with a dot art workshop!
Gainesville Library on June 27th at 1:00 pm

$10 Supply fee. For adults 18+.

https://www.simpletix.com/e/dot-art-workshop-tickets-266782

Learn how to trace your family history with our resident library genealogist! From databases to local archives, we'll show you easy and practical tips and tricks to make your genealogy research easier!

Blackshear Place Library
June 11th at 10:30 am

Stay curious this summer on Wednesdays at 1:30 at the Gainesville Library.

Come out for fun, hands-on STEM programs
June 10: World of Water with the Gainesville Department of Water Resources. Learn all about the World of Water from water quality, stormwater, conservation, treatment, reclamation and more in this fun, hands-on program. Dress to get wet, at the end you'll go down to the stream at Wilshire Trails Park to gain some real-life experience (weather permitting).

June 17: Dino Days. Ignite your imagination with these activities centered around DINOSAURS and their prehistoric world!
June 24: Beneath the Surface. Explore the world under your feet! You’ll dig up fun as we learn about the underground world.
These programs are free, but space is limited. Free tickets will be given 30 minutes before each program.

Unearth a Story with Mahealani's Polynesian Entertainment this summer!

Through interactive dancing, rhythm and storytelling, discover Māori culture like you've never seen it before!
Learn about the only living mokouki (dinosaur), the tuatara, which is the only surviving reptile species that lived during the age of the dinosaurs!

Hear the story of tuatara drifting with New Zealand and how they became part of the Māori origin story.
Try Māori arts and sports like ti rakau (the stick game) and poi (balls on a string).Sing along to Māori songs like "Kia Kaha Tuatara!"
Monday, June 8th
10:30 at Spout Springs
1:30 at Gainesville
6:00 at Gainesville

Tuesday, June 9th
10:30 at Murrayville
1:30 at Blackshear Place
4:30 at North Hall Tech Center
Best for elementary-aged children.
Space is limited. Free tickets will be given 30 minutes before each performance.