March 31/April1

Library Story Time & 
Special Program Information

( NO WEEKDAY STORY TIMES THIS WEEK IN CHEROKEE COUNTY)

Days and Times:

Wednesday, April 2

Gilmer County Public Library  - Family Story Time - 10:00 am

Pickens County Library - Lapsit Story Time - 10:30 am & Family Story Time - 3:00 pm

Saturday, April 5

Gilmer County Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am
RT Jones Public Library -  Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Themes

NO WEEKDAY STORY TIMES THIS WEEK IN CHEROKEE COUNTY

Gilmer County - Leaping Lizards Saturday - April Foolishness

Pickens County - Use Your Outside Voice

All story times begin promptly at scheduled time; please arrive early to avoid any disruption. 

Family story times are designed for families with children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. These programs feature stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. Saturday story times are typically a repeat of that week's story times.

Special Library Programs:

Craft-er-noon

Tuesday, April 1, 12 - 4:30 pm RT Jones Library

Spring break with nothing to do? Children of all ages are invited to craft the afternoon away! This is a drop-in program that requires a participating adult to supervise the crafts. All materials will be provided. First-come, first-served; while supplies last.

LEGO Club

Tuesday, April 1, @ 3:30 pm Pickens County Public Library

The LEGO Club has a different theme each month. Children can work alone or in teams to make their special creation, which will be displayed in the library until next month's meeting. All LEGOS are provided by the library and DUPLO blocks will be available for our youngest patrons. All ages are invited; 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Reading Dogs

Ball Ground Public Public Library               April 7, 21

Hickory Flat Public Library                           April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Pickens County Public Library                     April 14, 28

Rose Creek Public Library                           April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

RT Jones Library                                           April 7, 21

Woodstock Public Library                            April 9, 16, 12, 30

These 10-15 minute programs encourage children 6 years of age and older to read by providing a non-judgmental, furry listener who won't laugh if you make mistakes or stumble over a word. Parents can register their child two weeks ahead for one session by calling the corresponding library. Children are asked to select their own reading material before their scheduled session. Call your local Cherokee and Pickens County Public Libraries to reserve your spot for one of our Reading Dog programs.

EGGS OVER EVIE by Alison Jackson

Evie Carson is your average 13 year old: She likes hanging out with her best friend, she develops a crush on a boy, and she begins to experience the struggles of “growing up.” With divorced parents and her beloved dog living at her dad’s home, Evie’s salvation from her troubles is cooking. Eggs Over Evie is an appropriate book for a tween girl from a divorced family. Evie is a very relatable character who is charming and funny. And for the young lady who enjoys cooking, author Alison Jackson includes Evie-inspired recipes at the end of each chapter. This book can be found in the Juvenile Fiction section under J JAC.

Courtesy of Sequoyah Regional Library System
Library website: http://www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org/

Week of March 24

Library Story Time and 
Special Program 
Information

Story Times:
Days and Times:
Tuesday, March 25
RT Jones Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm
Rose Creek Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am
Wednesday, March 26
Gilmer County Public Library  - Family Story Time - 10:00 am
Pickens County Library - Lapsit Story Time - 10:30 am & Family Story Time - 3:00 pm
RT Jones - Lapsit Story Time* - 10:30 am
Woodstock Public Library - Lapsit Story Times* - 10:30 am & 11:30 am
Thursday, March 27
Ball Ground Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am
Hickory Flat Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am
Woodstock Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm
Saturday, March 29
RT Jones Public Library -  Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Themes

Cherokee County - C is for Crazy Cool!

Gilmer County - Cozy Cats

Pickens County - On the Prowl!

All story times begin promptly at scheduled time; please arrive early to avoid any disruption. 

*Woodstock and RT Jones Lapsit story times will be limited to the first 15 children (plus their caregiver) to arrive and the doors to the program will be closed when the program begins. Lapsit story times are designed for children, ages 1 to 3 only with participating adults. These programs feature books, songs, rhymes, and activities that encourage early literacy. 

Family story times are designed for families with children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. These programs feature stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. Saturday story times are typically a repeat of that week's story times.

Special Library Programs:

Ball Ground Public Public Library               March 24

Hickory Flat Public Library                          March 25, April 1, 8

Pickens County Public Library                     March 24, April 14

Rose Creek Public Library                           March 26, April 2, 9

RT Jones Library                                          April 7, 21

Woodstock Public Library                            April 2, 9

These 10-15 minute programs encourage children 6 years of age and older to read by providing a non-judgmental, furry listener who won't laugh if you make mistakes or stumble over a word. Parents can register their child two weeks ahead for one session by calling the corresponding library. Children are asked to select their own reading material before their scheduled session. Call your local Cherokee and Pickens County Public Libraries to reserve your spot for one of our Reading Dog programs.

Katie Loves the Kittens

Katie loves the new kittens her owner, Sarah Ann, brings home. She loves them so much, but her excitement is misunderstood. She chases them and howls, "AROOOOOOO!" Now, these are just kittens and being chased by a howling dog is scary! Read, Katie Loves the Kittens to find out how Katie learns to show her love, kitten style! This is a great book if your young one is frustrated by being misunderstood and trying to learn how to show appropriate enthusiasm! E HIM

Week of March 17

Library Story Time and 
Special Program 
Information

Days and Times:

Tuesday, March 18

RT Jones Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm

Rose Creek Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Wednesday, March 19

Gilmer County Public Library  - Family Story Time - 10:00 am

Pickens County Library - Lapsit Story Time - 10:30 am & Family Story Time - 3:00 pm

RT Jones - Lapsit Story Time* - 10:30 am

Woodstock Public Library - Lapsit Story Times* - 10:30 am & 11:30 am

Thursday, March 20

Ball Ground Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Hickory Flat Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am

Woodstock Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm

Saturday, March 22

RT Jones Public Library -  Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Themes

Cherokee County - Waddle, Waddle, Quack, Quack!

Gilmer County - Dizzy Dogs

Pickens County - Who-Dun-It?

All story times begin promptly at scheduled time; please arrive early to avoid any disruption. 

*Woodstock and RT Jones Lapsit story times will be limited to the first 15 children (plus their caregiver) to arrive and the doors to the program will be closed when the program begins. Lapsit story times are designed for children, ages 1 to 3 only with participating adults. These programs feature books, songs, rhymes, and activities that encourage early literacy. 

Family story times are designed for families with children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. These programs feature stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. Saturday story times are typically a repeat of that week's story times.

Special Library Programs:

Puppet Show: Badger's Fancy Meal

Tuesday March 18  @ 4:00 pm Gilmer County Public Library

Come watch the fun as Badger tries to find the perfect meal. Followed by a simple craft. All ages are invited; 9 and under with an adult.

Call your local Cherokee and Pickens County Public Libraries to reserve your spot for one of our Reading Dog programs.

Ball Ground Public Public Library               March 24

Hickory Flat Public Library                          March 18,  25

Pickens County Public Library                     March 24

Rose Creek Public Library                           March 19, 26

RT Jones Library                                          March 17

Woodstock Public Library                            March 19

These 10-15 minute programs encourage children 6 years of age and older to read by providing a non-judgmental, furry listener who won't laugh if you make mistakes or stumble over a word. Parents can register their child two weeks ahead for one session by calling the corresponding library. Children are asked to select their own reading material before their scheduled session.

Stranger From Somewhere in Time by SamMcBratney

This is the story of five friends who decide to bury a time capsule one night after their fifth grade teacher explains about it in class. They enclose a note inviting whoever digs it up to come visit them if they have time machines in the future.  The friends don't really expect anything to happen so imagine their surprise when they receive a message from the future. Who can this mysterious stranger from the future be? A fun read for ages 8 - 10 years of age and can be found in the juvenile section of the library under J MCB
by Ms Judy

Week of March 10

Library Story Time and 
Special Program 
Information

Days and Times:

Tuesday, March 11

RT Jones Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm

Rose Creek Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Wednesday, March 12

Gilmer County Public Library  - Family Story Time - 10:00 am

Pickens County Library - Lapsit Story Time - 10:30 am & Family Story Time - 3:00 pm

RT Jones - Lapsit Story Time* - 10:30 am

Woodstock Public Library - Lapsit Story Times* - 10:30 am & 11:30 am

Thursday, March 13

Ball Ground Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Hickory Flat Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am

Woodstock Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm

Saturday, March 15

RT Jones Public Library -  Family Story Time - 10:30 am (bilingual story time)

Themes

Cherokee County - Happy Being Green

Gilmer County - Leprechaun Magic

Pickens County - Lucky to Be You

All story times begin promptly at scheduled time; please arrive early to avoid any disruption. 

*Woodstock and RT Jones Lapsit story times will be limited to the first 15 children (plus their caregiver) to arrive and the doors to the program will be closed when the program begins. Lapsit story times are designed for children, ages 1 to 3 only with participating adults. These programs feature books, songs, rhymes, and activities that encourage early literacy. 

Family story times are designed for families with children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. These programs feature stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. Saturday story times are typically a repeat of that week's story times.

Special Library Programs:

Warriors Program

Wednesday, March 12  @ 4:00 pm Hickory Flat Public Library

If your kids love the Warriors series by Erin Hunter they will love this program. We will have games and activities based on the series, including Pass the Prey and being sorted into clans! Registration is required; for ages 9-12.

LEGO Club

Sunday, March 16  @ 3:00 pm Woodstock Public Library

The LEGO Club has a different theme each month. Children can work alone or in teams to make their special creation, which will be displayed in the library until next month's meeting. All ages are invited; 9 and under with an adult.

Reading Dogs

Call your local Cherokee and Pickens County Public Libraries to reserve your spot for one of our Reading Dog programs.

Ball Ground Public Public Library               March 10, 24

Hickory Flat Public Library                          March 11, 18,  25

Pickens County Public Library                     March 10, 24

Rose Creek Public Library                           March 12, 19, 26
RT Jones Library                                          March 17

Woodstock Public Library                            March 12, 19

These 10-15 minute programs encourage children 6 years of age and older to read by providing a non-judgmental, furry listener who won't laugh if you make mistakes or stumble over a word. Parents can register their child two weeks ahead for one session by calling the corresponding library. Children are asked to select their own reading material before their scheduled session.

hello! hello! & Dot.

Put down those devices!  Technology is an important part of our lives, but there is more out there!  Hello! hello! by Matthew Cordell and Dot. by Randi Zuckerberg are both cute children’s books that remind kids that there’s a whole world out there to experience.

In Hello! hello!, a virtually wordless book, a child goes outside to entertain himself when his family won’t tear their attention away from their screens (computer, TV, tablet, etc.).  He brings them each a flower to lure them out of the house, and they discover how much fun they can have with each other.  Hello! hello! can be found in the Easy section under E COR.

Dot is a little girl who is very technologically savvy but eventually gets burnt out.  Her mom forces her outside to “Reboot! Recharge! Restart!” and she learns the physical world can be even more fun than a virtual world.  Dot. can be found in the Easy section under E ZUC.

Week of March 3

Library Story Time and 
Special Program 
Information

Days and Times:

Tuesday, March 4

RT Jones Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm

Rose Creek Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Wednesday, March 5

Gilmer County Public Library  - Family Story Time - 10:00 am

Pickens County Library - Lapsit Story Time - 10:30 am & Family Story Time - 3:00 pm

RT Jones - Lapsit Story Time* - 10:30 am

Woodstock Public Library - Lapsit Story Times* - 10:30 am & 11:30 am

Thursday, March 6

Ball Ground Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Hickory Flat Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am

Woodstock Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm

Saturday, March 8

RT Jones Public Library -  Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Themes

Cherokee County - Let's Go Wild!

Gilmer County - Mighty Mice 

Pickens County - Thar She Blows!

All story times begin promptly at scheduled time; please arrive early to avoid any disruption. 

*Woodstock and RT Jones Lapsit story times will be limited to the first 15 children (plus their caregiver) to arrive and the doors to the program will be closed when the program begins. Lapsit story times are designed for children, ages 1 to 3 only with participating adults. These programs feature books, songs, rhymes, and activities that encourage early literacy. 

Family story times are designed for families with children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. These programs feature stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. Saturday story times are typically a repeat of that week's story times.

Special Library Programs:

LEGO Club

Tuesday, March 4  @ 3:30 pm Pickens County Public Library

The LEGO Club has a different theme each month. Children can work alone or in teams to make their special creation, which will be displayed in the library until next month's meeting. DUPLO blocks are available for the youngest patrons. All ages are invited; 9 and under with an adult please.

Warriors

Wednesday, March 12  @ 4:00 pm Hickory Flat Public Library

Registration is now open for the Warriors program to be held March 12th. If your kids love the Warriors series, by Erin Hunter they will love this program. We will have games and activities based on the series, including Pass the Prey and being sorted into clans! Registration is required; for ages 9-12.

Reading Dogs

Call your local Cherokee and Pickens County Public Libraries to reserve your spot for one of our Reading Dog programs.

Ball Ground Public Public Library               March 10, 24

Hickory Flat Public Library                          March 4, 11, 18,  25

Pickens County Public Library                     March 10, 24

Rose Creek Public Library                           March 5, 12, 19, 26
RT Jones Library                                          March 3, 17

Woodstock Public Library                            March 5, 12, 19

These 10-15 minute programs encourage children 6 years of age and older to read by providing a non-judgmental, furry listener who won't laugh if you make mistakes or stumble over a word. Parents can register their child two weeks ahead for one session by calling the corresponding library. Children are asked to select their own reading material before their scheduled session.