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Bartow County Library System Happenings Newsletter - July 14, 2023

Schools and Libraries

July 17, 2023

From: Cartersville Public Library

Armchair Travelers Go to the Coronation!
Monday, July 17th
3 pm - 4 pm

Join Beth Cartier as she shares her experience at King Charles III's coronation and her travels through the countryside in Devon, England.

Science Hour at the Emmie Nelson Library
Tuesday, July 18th
3 pm - 4 pm

Learn about "all things" science including doing some fun science experiments. Ages 7 - 12.

All Month Long

Poppyseed Dressing Spice Kit

Stop by any of our branches throughout the month of July and pick up a
Poppyseed Dressing Spice Kit! Each kit will include a pack of spices, a recipe, and information about the history of poppyseeds. 

Location: All Branches

Monday, July 17th

Adairsville: STEM Play (Ages 0 - 5)
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Children are never too young to start doing STEM activities. Join us each Monday for hands on activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, and math.

Location: Adairsville Library Meeting Room

EUH - Craft Hour for Seniors: Tissue Paper Flowers
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Make beautiful paper flowers that will last forever. Use to decorate your home.

Location: Emmie Nelson Library

Armchair Travelers Go To the Coronation
3 pm - 4 pm

Join Beth Cartier as she shares her experience at King Charles III’s coronation and her travels through the countryside in Devon, England.

Location: Cartersville Library Meeting Room
 

Book Chat
6 pm - 7:30 pm

The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle - Stuart Turton
"Pop your favorite Agatha Christie whodunnit into a blender with a scoop of Downton Abbey, a dash of Quantum Leap, and a liberal sprinkling of Groundhog Day and you'll get this unique murder mystery." ?Harper's Bazaar
On the 19th anniversary of their son’s murder, Lord and Lady Hardcastle throw a party with the same guests as that fateful day long ago. At 11 pm, Evelyn Hardcastle is murdered. In a Groundhog Day-esque fashion, Aidan Bishop must relive this day 8 times, but from the perspective of eight different witnesses. His task: identify Evelyn’s murderer, or do it all over again. Evelyn Hardcastle will throw you into a brilliant game of Clue as you see the same events from multiple perspectives. Just ignore the why this happening and jump right into the mystery come to life, with plenty of fun twists and turns along the way.

Location: Cartersville Library Meeting Room

Tuesday, July 18th

Mexican Train Dominoes
10 am - 12 pm
Have fun playing Mexican Train Dominoes at the library. If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you!  Adults only.

Location: Cartersville Library Classroom

PowerPoint Effects
2 pm - 3:30 pm
Learn additional formatting techniques and effects.

Location: Cartersville Library Computer Lab

EUH Science Hour (ages 7-12)
3 pm - 4 pm
Learn about "all things" science including doing some fun science experiments.

Location: Emmie Nelson Library

Teen Chef: All Together Picnic

4 pm - 5 pm
Work with your group at different stations to create the perfect picnic! Stations will include sandwiches, lemonade, pasta salad, and dessert!

Location: Cartersville Library Youth Program Room

TableTop Guild for Adults

5 pm - 7:45 pm
Up for a little adventure? Our weekly Tabletop roleplaying games group would love to have you at the Cartersville Library! Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Adults only, please. Most games/campaigns are open to new players. Feel free to drop in to watch or join in! For questions and inquiries about specific games, please contact Finley at [email protected].

Location: Cartersville Library Conference Room

Name that Tune from the 60's and 70's

6 pm - 7 pm
Put on your bell bottoms, paisley, and tie dye and join the fun as you name that tune from classic rock of the 60's and 70’s. Prizes to the top three highest scores!

Location: Cartersville Library Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 19th

Yoga with Susan
10 am - 11:15 am 
Susan Rodney will guide us through a gentle yoga practice suitable for adults.  Bring your mat or a large towel.  Bring any props you like to use.

Location: Cartersville Library Meeting Room

Quilted Hearts
10 am - 12 pm 
Learn how to make a quilted heart and then leave it somewhere random for someone to find. Registration is not required. Adults only, please. 

I Found a Quilted Heart, a random act of kindness project. 
ifoundaquiltedheart.com.

Location: Cartersville Library Classroom

Afternoon Adventures
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 
Story, art and crafts, and drama fun for school-aged kids, ages 5 and up!

Location: Cartersville Library Meeting Room

Friday, July 21st
Euharlee: Friday STEM Play (Ages 0-5)
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Children are never too young to start doing STEM activities. Join us each Friday for hands on activities that focus on science, technology, engineering, and math.
 

Location: Emmie Nelson Library

?Senior BINGO
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Take a break and enjoy a game of Bingo at the library. Have fun, enjoy snacks, meet new people and win prizes! Game play for adults only. Sponsored by The Fountains at Cartersville.

Location: Cartersville Library Classroom

Self-Defense Workshop presented by Team Octopus Gym
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Learn helpful self-defense skills that can be used in real-life situations or as part of a regular fitness routine. Taught by trainers from Team Octopus Gym. No registration required. Attendees must be over 18.

Location: Cartersville Library Meeting Room

Saturday, July 22nd

AARP Driver Safety Course

9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Save money on your auto insurance by taking AARP’s Driver Safety course. For ages 16 and up. $25 for non-AARP members, $20 for AARP members. Contact Darlene at 678.313.8298 or visit AARP.org to register.

Location: Cartersville Library Classroom

Life Coaching with Davina McKnight

10 am - 11:15 am
Come to the library to get your life unstuck! Life Coach Davina McKnight will be holding weekly group coaching meetings to help us find some balance. A coach is a support partner that helps you find self-awareness, gain new insight and perspective through your own explorations and helps you create relevant steps moving you towards your goal.

Location: Cartersville Library Study Room C

TableTop Guild for Adults

10 am - 1 pm and 1 pm - 4 pm
Join our weekly Tabletop roleplaying games group at the Cartersville Library! Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Adults only, please. Most games/campaigns are open to new players. Feel free to drop in to watch or join in! For questions and inquiries about specific games, please contact Finley at [email protected].

Location: Cartersville Library Conference Room

ADV: LEGO Saturdays

10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join us to get creative and build anything you choose with LOTS of Legos. You can either work on your own creation, or build as a team. The library will provide the Legos, while you provide the imagination! All materials must stay at the library, so bring a camera to capture your adventures. Please leave your Legos at home. We don't want you to lose your favorite pieces.

Location: Adairsville Library Meeting Room

Mindful Meditation Discussion and Practice

10:30 am - 12 pm
We invite you to join us as we come together to explore mindful meditation. Classes are led by experienced mindfulness meditation leaders who volunteer their time, and each bring their own style of sharing and unique perspective to the group. Open to all. No cost. No experience necessary.

Location: Cartersville Library Meeting Room

Questing Club for Teens

1 pm - 3 pm
Join the adventure with our teen tabletop RPG group! Our adventurers are on a Dungeons and Dragons quest. Open to new and experienced players.

Location: Cartersville Library Youth Program Room

Sew Creative Stitchery: Christmas in July Ornament

1 pm - 4 pm
Let's make a lovely Christmas ornament! Adults only.
Registration required: cost is $10. Register by calling, emailing or stopping by the library. Please pay at the door. Additional supplies may be needed.

Location: Cartersville Library Meeting Room

Storytimes

Cartersville Library
Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10 am.
PreK Storytimes with Ms. Kelly Tuesdays at 11 am.
Rock & Rhyme Baby Time with Ms. Kelly Wednesdays at 10 am.
Emmie Nelson Library Family Story Time- Tuesdays at 11:15 am.
Adairsville Library Family Story Time-Thursdays at 11:15 am.