Bartow County Library System : Join the Friends And Etowah Jazz Society on the lawn!

From: Cartersville Public Library
October 17, 2022

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting at Cartersville.

Join the Friends for a special performance by the Etowah Jazz Society on the library lawn. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and drinks to enjoy during the show.

October 20th from 6 pm - 7:30 pm.

All Month Long

Za'atar Spice Kit
Stop by any of our branches throughout the month of October and pick up a Za'atar Spice Kit! Each kit will include a pack of spices and a recipe, as well as information about this Middle Eastern seasoning.

Location: All Branches

Storywalk - Can I Be Your Dog?
Drop by Dellinger Park between Sept. 1st until October 29th to go on a brand-new Storywalk! Our book, in honor of Adopt-A-Shelter Dog month, or Dogtober, is "Can I Be Your Dog?" by Troy Cummings.

Look for the Storywalk at the trail around the duck pond. After you complete the Storywalk, stop by the library for a FREE book of your choice! Thank you also to Cartersville Parks and Rec. for all the support and for co-sponsoring!

Location: Dellinger Park - trail around duck pond

Monday, October 17th

Book Chat

6 pm - 7:30 pm

A Woman of Intelligence: A Novel by Karin Tanabe

A Fifth Avenue address, parties at the plaza, two healthy sons, and the ideal husband: what looks like a perfect life for Katharina Edgeworth is anything but. It's 1954 and the post-war American dream has become a nightmare.

A born and bred New Yorker, Katharina is the daughter of immigrants, Ivy-League-educated, and speaks four languages. As a single girl in 1940's Manhattan, she is a translator at the newly formed United Nations, devoting her days to her work and the promise of world peace-and her nights to cocktails and the promise of a good time.

Now the wife of a beloved pediatric surgeon and heir to a shipping fortune, Katharina is trapped in a gilded cage, desperate to escape the constraints of domesticity. So when she is approached by the FBI and asked to join their ranks as an informant, Katharina seizes the opportunity. A man from her past has become a high-level Soviet spy, but no one has been able to infiltrate his circle. Enter Katharina, the perfect woman for the job.

Navigating the demands of the FBI and the secrets of the KGB, she has become a courier, carrying stolen government documents from D.C. to Manhattan. But as those closest to her lose their covers, and their lives, Katharina's secret soon threatens to ruin her.

With the fast-paced twists of a classic spy thriller and a nuanced depiction of female experience, A Woman of Intelligence shimmers with intrigue and desire.

Location: Cartersville Library Meeting Room

Tuesday, October 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

Adairsville: Ask a Lawyer - Georgia Legal Services Program

12 pm - 2 pm

For Seniors 55+

Need to get advice from a lawyer? 

This program provides free 10-20 minute consultations with volunteer lawyers for people who have legal problems to discuss but do not have a lawyer representing them.

Remember to organize and bring all related documents, forms and court papers to your appointment! Come prepared with all questions written down: time is limited.

Please call 706-272-2924 to schedule an appointment or contact kbennett@glps.org?

Location: Adairsville Library Meeting Room

Computer Class: Word: More Formatting

2 pm - 3:30 pm
Learn to add bulleted and numbered lists, apply styles, add borders and shading and more in Word.

Location: Cartersville Library Computer Lab

Anime Club

5 pm - 6 pm
Join us for Japanese snacks and a screening of a favorite and/or current anime! Ages 12 and up!

Location: Cartersville Library Youth Program Room

Build & Brew: Adult Lego Competition @ Drowned Valley Brewing Company

5 pm - 6:45 pm
Join us for another Build & Brew meet-up at Drowned Valley Brewing Co. and participate in a light-hearted Lego competition for adults! On the third Tuesday of each month, library staff will head to the brewery with Legos in tow. We will set the competition theme for the night, and participants will be given an hour and a half to complete their build. Staff from Drowned Valley and the library will vote on the winner, and a prize will be awarded! The Lego creations from the night will be on display at the Cartersville Library for the week following the event so that you can show off your build. See you there!

Location: Drowned Valley Brewing Company

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

5 pm - 7:45 pm
Join our weekly D&D 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 cartersvilledndclub@gmail.com

Location: Cartersville Library Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 19th

Afternoon Adventures

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Story, craft and drama fun for school-aged kids, ages 5 and up!

Location: Cartersville Library Youth Program Room

Euharlee: Teen Hangout

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Middle & High School Students

Come to the library and hang out with your friends. We'll have games, art projects to work on, or you can simply chill.?

Location: Emmie Nelson Library

Thursday, October 20th

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting @ Cartersville Library. All Welcome.

6 pm - 7: 30 pm
Join the Friends for a special performance by the Etowah Jazz Society on the library lawn! We welcome you to bring lawn chairs, blankets, drinks, and snacks to enjoy during the show. More information on BCLS Friends of the Library can be found at: https://bartowlibrary.org/friends-of-the-library/

Location: Cartersville Library Lawn

Friday, October 21st

Bingo @ Emmie Nelson Library
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join us for Bingo at the library. Have fun, meet new people and win prizes! Game play for adults only.

Location: Emmie Nelson Library

Snack Break
4 pm - 5 pm

Location: Cartersville Library Youth Program Room

Saturday, October 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

Adairsville Library Halloween Costume Swap
10 am - 1 pm

Do you have Halloween costumes you no longer need? Are you looking for a Halloween costume for you or your child? Participate in the Halloween Costume Swap.

We will be collecting gently used costumes and accessories starting 9/19. Please bring any donations to the front desk. Do not leave them outside. You do not need to donate to participate. One costume per person.

Location: Adairsville Library Meeting Room

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults
10 am - 4 pm

Join our weekly D&D 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 cartersvilledndclub@gmail.com

-Tuesdays from 5-7:45pm: One-shots, board games, and other TTRPGs

-Saturdays from 10am-1pm & 1pm-4pm: Ongoing bi-weekly campaign rotation

Location: Cartersville Library Meeting Room

Mindful Meditation Discussion
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 Conference Room

Sew Creative Stitchery
1 pm - 4 pm

Make A Wearable Holiday Pin with Fabric taught by Cynthia Reed. Bring Fabric Scissors if possible. Class is $10. Registration is required. Adults only, please.

Location: Cartersville Library Meeting Roo 

Kids Lego Build Day
2 pm - 3:30 pm

Drop in and build something fantastic with the Library's LEGO collection and display it in the library for the month!

Location: Cartersville Library Youth Program Room

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