Freegal Free Music Downloads, eBooks and Zinio eMagazines available at www.gcls.org. Staff will happily teach you to use your new Kindle or Nook to download eBooks free at the library.
Ask a Librarian 24/7 Service www.gcls.org. Stop by for your Free Library Card! All GCLS Branches will be open Dec. 24 from 10-2. All branches will be closed on Dec. 25 and reopen on Dec. 26.
Adult Programs
Logan History Book Club – The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson, the First Marines, and the Secret Mission of 1805 by Richard Zacks. Monday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.
Origami Wreath Ornament – Thursday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. Please register; limited to 15.
Writers Group- Just Write –Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7-8:45 p.m. Publishing Quarterly!
Socrates Café Discussion Group –Thursdays, Dec. 11 & 18, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Knit & Stitch: Thursdays, Dec. 18, 1-3 p.m. Supplies provided to beginners.
GCLS Chess Club- Mondays, Dec. 8 & 15, 6-8:45 p.m. All ages, all skill levels, USCF rated club.
One on One Computer Classes- 1 Hour Instruction: Basic Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Prezi Presentation, Ancestry.com and Email. Please call for an appointment.
Librarian by Appointment- 1 Hour assistance available for reference, job search, resume, cover letter, etc. Please call for an appointment.
WheatonArts Free Pass– Pass available at GCLS branches to GCLS customers. Admits two adults and all children under 18 years old. Call a GCLS Branch for availability and more information.
Youth Programs
Storytelling Santa – Tuesday, Dec. 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m. All ages are invited to hear stories and songs led by Santa. Bring your camera for a picture. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served.
Holiday Party Storytime – Monday, Dec. 22, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Ages 0-5. Stories, crafts and snacks will be served.
Storytimes: Stories, Songs & Craft provided.
Baby’s Way to Books – Mondays, Dec. 8 & 15, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Ages birth– 2 years old.
Toddler Time – Mondays, Dec. 8 & 15, 11-11:30 a.m. Fridays, Dec. 12 & 19, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Ages 2-3 years old.
Preschool Storytime – Fridays, Dec. 5, 12 & 19, 11–11:30 a.m. Ages 4- 5 years old.
Saturday Storytime – Saturday, Dec. 6 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 years old.
Baby/Toddler/Preschool Storytime – Monday, Dec. 29, 10:30 –11 a.m. Ages 0 – 5.
Music Time – Wednesdays, Dec. 10 & 17, 11–11:30 a.m. Ages 0 – 5.
FURever as Friends Reading Program – Tuesdays, Dec. 16, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Please sign up for 10-minute time slot. One-time permission slip required. A Howl-a-day party will be held on the 16th.
Make & Take Holiday Ornament & Gift Wrapping Station – Tuesday, Dec. 23, 6–8 p.m. All Ages.
Lego Night – Tuesday, Dec. 30, 6:30–7:30 p.m. All ages.
Gingerbread House Decorating – Thursday, Dec. 4, 3:45–4:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Please register; limited to 15.
Minecraft Club! – Thursday, Dec. 11, 3:45–4:30. Ages 6–12 years old. Bring your own device and have an account already set up. Work as teams in creative mode to complete a building challenge.
Learn How to Code – Thursday, Dec. 18, 4–5 p.m. Ages 8 and up. Make a Holiday greeting card using Scratch. You can share the link to an email address, twitter account or FB page. Class is limited to 14; please register. Please bring your own device, if possible.
Make & Take Family Craft & Gift Wrapping Station – Saturday, Dec. 20. Stop in anytime between 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. to make holiday cards and wrap your presents for family and friends.
