Library and Café

The new Hall County Spout Springs Public Library is a place for books - and a place for friends. With 28,000 square feet, the library has something for everyone. You'll find special areas set aside for kids - including a storytime and puppet room. A computer lab, wireless access, meeting rooms with projectors, private study areas, a private teen area and loads of public access computer terminals make this one of the nicest public libraries in Georgia. And at the Friends Café, you can stop by, order a fresh cup of coffee, a wrap, panini, latte or tea, then grab a book and curl up on the screened-in back porch to while away the afternoon.

ATTENTION TEENS: WE NEED YOUR HELP

The library is looking for teens to volunteer at the library this summer. They need volunteers to assist with their Summber Reading Program, shelve books, prepare crafts for programs, assist with children's programs, and other library needs. Please fill out an application by clicking here or stop by any branch to pick up a teen volunteer application and a parent permission form. All volunteers must be at least 14 years old and must have reliable transportation. For more information, please call (770) 532-3311 ext. 129.

WEEKLY PROGRAMS

EVERY MONDAY

Preschool Storytime

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Children ages 3 and up are invited to join us for Preschool Storytime! Children will hear stories, enjoy songs, action rhymes, puppets, circle time, movement songs, and much more. This program is FREE and reservations are not required.

Wii Zumba

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join the fun and learn basic Zumba Dancing! Ages 12 and up. Free and open to the public.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Toddler Storytime

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Children ages 18 months to 36 months are welcome to join us for Toddler Storytime! Enjoy stories, puppets, songs, action rhymes, movement songs, circle time, and much more! This program is FREE and reservations are not required.

EVERY FRIDAY

Baby Steps Storytime

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Infants ages 0 months to 18 months are invited to join us for Baby Steps Storytime! Enjoy baby board book stories, nursery rhymes, finger songs, circle time, and toy/social time. This program is FREE and reservations are not required.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Early Bird Book Club

May 3, 2012

10:30 a.m.

This month's selection is Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Foer

All Day Craft

May 9, 2012

All Day

Stop by the library during operating hours to make a Mother's Day gift for Mom. All ages; no reservation required.

Grief 101

May 10, 2012

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Presented by Jennifer Sorrells, a grief counselor with Hospice.

Read to the Dogs

May 12, 2012

3:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Kids starting to read are welcome to join us to read to one of our therapy dogs. Space is limited. To make a reservation please call (770) 532-3311 ext. 192

Watercolor Workshop

May 19, 2012

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Learn about color, composition, brush strokes, and other techniques with artist Ellene Breedlove Davis. $35 per person; preregistration necessary. Beginners welcome.

Teen Volunteer Training

May 21, 2012

2:00 p.m.

Teen summer volunteer training.

Long-term Care: Who Needs It?

May 22, 2012

6:00 p.m.

Presented by Charles White

Kids and Kritters Storytime

May 24, 2012

4:00 p.m.

Join the library for pet stories read by Kelley Uber of the Hall County Humane Society.