GPL Closed for Labor Day
August 24, 2021
On Monday, September 6th, GPL will be closed in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen the following day on the 7th.
Fall Fest 2021
August 24, 2021
Saturday, September 25, 1-3 PM — We have changed the traditional date of our Fall Fest this year in hopes of better weather. As always, the DeKalb County Horsemen will be here offering horse-drawn wagon rides around town, a Meet-the-Horses program, and lunch served from an old-time Chuck Wagon. Mike Dougherty will provide live music. … More Fall Fest 2021
Kids’ Club September
August 24, 2021
Let’s experiment with science, explore art & crafts, have fun with food and play with cool activities!Join us every Wednesday 3:30p to 4:30p for Kids Club. No registration required. All supplies provided.Everyone ages 8-17 welcome! 9/1 – Dancing Snake Project 9/8 – Make a Groovy Kaleidoscope 9/15 – Chess King explains Chess 9/22 – Let’s … More Kids’ Club September
New programming for kids & teens!
August 9, 2021
GPL is jam-packed with brand-new youth programs and activities! Kids’ Club and Storytime are back along with resource kits for kids and educators. There have also been big changes with our young adult collection, moving from the old YA room to Herzer Hall, with tons of room to read and relax. Please visit our Kids … More New programming for kids & teens!
Teen Room
August 9, 2021
Young Adult Books have moved into their new location! Come check it out, have a seat, and stay awhile. All ages are welcome to browse for books. Hanging out is geared for the 13-18yr olds.
Youth Take n’ Make
August 9, 2021
August’s Youth Take n’ Make is a mermaid craft! Customize your mermaid to make her unique!
Evening Book Club
August 2, 2021
Third Thursday of the month, 6 PM — In September we will be discussing The Real Lolita by Sarah Weinman.
Afternoon Book Club
July 1, 2021
First Thursday of the month, 1 PM — Afternoon Book Club meets in Community Room. In September we will discuss The Rain Watcher by Tatiana DeRosnay. Books are available at the upstairs circulation desk.
Adult Take n’ Make
July 1, 2021
Preserve a precious document (marriage license, photo, family recipe, etc) and display it on this silver charger. We provide the charger and dishwasher safe mod podge. You add your own precious document.
GPL has gone fine-free!
March 12, 2021
As of today, Friday, March 12th, GPL has gone fine-free! Throughout most of 2020 and the beginning of 2021, GPL halted the accumulation and collection of fines and fees as part of our covid-19 response. Given a year to observe the effects of being fine-free on the library, we were better equipped to make this … More GPL has gone fine-free!
Video Games at GPL
February 8, 2021
Beginning Wednesday, February 10, GPL will be adding video games to our collection! Platforms featured will be Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, with next-gen games to come in the following months. The collection will feature games for all audiences, from ESRB rating E (for everyone) to M (for mature). Patrons will be able … More Video Games at GPL
