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Trivia Night

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Victory belongs to the wise! Get a team of up to 4 together or sign up on your own and be put on a team for the library's Trivia Night. Refreshments, Prizes, and Fun!Must Call (270...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Victory belongs to the wise! Get a team of up to 4 together or sign up on your own and be put on a team for the library's Trivia Night. Refreshments, Prizes, and Fun!

Must Call (270) 365-2884 to sign up!

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Whiz Bang Science Show - Periodic Table of Art

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Performers & Shows, STEAM Learning

Age Group:

Children, Families

Event Details:

Join Dr. Dave and Mrs. Whiz Bang as they talk about scientific principles that help us to make art and demonstrate many exciting science experiments. You don't want to miss this sh...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Performers & Shows, STEAM Learning
Event Details:

Join Dr. Dave and Mrs. Whiz Bang as they talk about scientific principles that help us to make art and demonstrate many exciting science experiments. You don't want to miss this show!

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Live Music with Big Bang Boom

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Performers & Shows

Age Group:

Children, Families

Event Details:

This high-energy, interactive, & parent-friendly children’s music show is great for grown-ups and children! Using their own original music and covers (with a twist), this group...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Performers & Shows
Event Details:

This high-energy, interactive, & parent-friendly children’s music show is great for grown-ups and children! Using their own original music and covers (with a twist), this group from Greensboro, NC, will have one and all moving and grooving!

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Independence Day

All Day
Main Library, Genealogy Center
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Genealogy Center
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Friends of the GCPL Book Sale MEMBERS PREVIEW

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Families

Members of the Friends of the GCPLibrary get an early preview of the book sale. Members dues must be up to date to enter the preview sale.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Members of the Friends of the GCPLibrary get an early preview of the book sale. Members dues must be up to date to enter the preview sale.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let a staff member at the event know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

The text Friend Members Preview Book Sale encircled by standing books

Friends of the GCPL Book Sale MEMBERS PREVIEW

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Families

Members of the Friends of the GCPLibrary get an early preview of the book sale. Members dues must be up to date to enter the preview sale.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Members of the Friends of the GCPLibrary get an early preview of the book sale. Members dues must be up to date to enter the preview sale.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let a staff member at the event know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

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Friends of the GCPL Black Patch Book Sale

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Families

It's that time of year for the Friends of the GCPLibrary Annual Black Patch Book Sale. We invite you to stop by the library to support our Friends of the GCPLibrary and stock up on great books for you and your family at a great price.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

It's that time of year for the Friends of the GCPLibrary Annual Black Patch Book Sale. We invite you to stop by the library to support our Friends of the GCPLibrary and stock up on great books for you and your family at a great price.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let a staff member at the event know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Labor Day

All Day
Main Library, Genealogy Center
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Genealogy Center
The text Black Patch Book Sale encircled by standing books

Friends of the GCPL Black Patch Book Sale

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Families

It's that time of year for the Friends of the GCPLibrary Annual Black Patch Book Sale. We invite you to stop by the library to support our Friends of the GCPLibrary and stock up on great books for you and your family at a great price.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

It's that time of year for the Friends of the GCPLibrary Annual Black Patch Book Sale. We invite you to stop by the library to support our Friends of the GCPLibrary and stock up on great books for you and your family at a great price.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let a staff member at the event know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

The text Black Patch Book Sale encircled by standing books

Friends of the GCPL Black Patch Book Sale

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Families

It's that time of year for the Friends of the GCPLibrary Annual Black Patch Book Sale. We invite you to stop by the library to support our Friends of the GCPLibrary and stock up on great books for you and your family at a great price.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

It's that time of year for the Friends of the GCPLibrary Annual Black Patch Book Sale. We invite you to stop by the library to support our Friends of the GCPLibrary and stock up on great books for you and your family at a great price.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let a staff member at the event know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

The text Black Patch Book Sale encircled by standing books

Friends of the GCPL Black Patch Book Sale

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Families

It's that time of year for the Friends of the GCPLibrary Annual Black Patch Book Sale. We invite you to stop by the library to support our Friends of the GCPLibrary and stock up on great books for you and your family at a great price.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

It's that time of year for the Friends of the GCPLibrary Annual Black Patch Book Sale. We invite you to stop by the library to support our Friends of the GCPLibrary and stock up on great books for you and your family at a great price.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let a staff member at the event know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

The text Black Patch Book Sale encircled by standing books

Friends of the GCPL Black Patch Book Sale

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Families

It's that time of year for the Friends of the GCPLibrary Annual Black Patch Book Sale. We invite you to stop by the library to support our Friends of the GCPLibrary and stock up on great books for you and your family at a great price.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

It's that time of year for the Friends of the GCPLibrary Annual Black Patch Book Sale. We invite you to stop by the library to support our Friends of the GCPLibrary and stock up on great books for you and your family at a great price.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let a staff member at the event know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

The text Black Patch Book Sale encircled by standing books

Friends of the GCPL Black Patch Book Sale

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Families

It's that time of year for the Friends of the GCPLibrary Annual Black Patch Book Sale. We invite you to stop by the library to support our Friends of the GCPLibrary and stock up on great books for you and your family at a great price.

View Details
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

It's that time of year for the Friends of the GCPLibrary Annual Black Patch Book Sale. We invite you to stop by the library to support our Friends of the GCPLibrary and stock up on great books for you and your family at a great price.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

We often take photographs during library events. Please let a staff member at the event know if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Veteran's Day

All Day
Main Library, Genealogy Center
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Genealogy Center

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Main Library, Genealogy Center
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Genealogy Center

Day after Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Main Library, Genealogy Center
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Genealogy Center

Christmas Eve

All Day
Main Library, Genealogy Center
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Genealogy Center

Christmas Day

All Day
Main Library, Genealogy Center
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Genealogy Center

New Year's Eve

All Day
Main Library, Genealogy Center
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Genealogy Center

New Year's Day

All Day
Main Library, Genealogy Center
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Genealogy Center

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Main Library, Genealogy Center
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Genealogy Center

President's Day

All Day
Main Library, Genealogy Center
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Genealogy Center

Good Friday

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library, Genealogy Center
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Genealogy Center

Memorial Day

All Day
Main Library, Genealogy Center
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Genealogy Center

Independence Day

All Day
Main Library, Genealogy Center
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Genealogy Center

Labor Day

All Day
Main Library, Genealogy Center
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Genealogy Center

Veteran's Day

All Day
Main Library, Genealogy Center
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Genealogy Center