READiscover Your Library

Summer Reading Program for Adults

 

Thank You to Sponsors and Presenters


Linda Cochran

Joe Dabney

Sue Hopkins

Kim Kappel

Teresa Harris

Margaret Mines

Brooke Moore

Chuck Simpson

Larry Stephens

Friends of the Library

Etowah Valley Historical Society

Sonic Drive-In

Don Massey Heating and Air

United Community Banks

W. Lamar Pinson, Inc

One Day Sign

Young Brothers Pharmacy

Sterimed, Inc

Harris Five Forks Grocery

Open Door Christian Bookstore

Dr. William Payne

Etowah Valley Yoga

Edward Jones Investments

Funimation

Eyeworks

San Souci Women's Club


 

How to Play

Register at the Reference Desk or Information desks and receive a book bag and program information.

 

Read three books (audio books included).

 

Attend one program listed in the brochure.

 

Submit Completion Form by August 1st for a chance to win the Grand Prize! Extra completion forms available at Reference or Information desks.

 

Repeat . You may enter more than once by completing the requirements again.

 

 

Programs

 

Adairsville Programs ~ Cartersville Programs ~ Euharlee Programs

 

Cartersville Programs

 

 

Chi-Fit
Tues 6/1 thru 7/22 10:00-10:40 am

Join Sue Hopkins from Etowah Valley Yoga as she leads us through gentle motions, done sitting or standing, If you can breathe, you can do Chi-Fit!

 

Tuesday Night @ the Movies: Invictus Rated PG-13

Tues. 6/1 6:00-8:00 pm

 

Japanese Cultural Tour

Thus. 6/03 6:30-8:00 pm

GO!

Learn to play the ancient strategy game called Go. It's easy to learn, but difficult to master. Sponsored by the American Go Foundation.

 

Create a Card with Quilling

Sat. 6/5 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Looking for a fun craft that won't break the bank? Quilling is the art of creating decorative designs from thin strips of curled paper. Registration required.

 

Brown Bag Lunch & Mystery BookChat

Read a mystery book that fits the topic for the month and discuss your book. Reading lists @ www.bartowlibraryonline.org/mystery.htm

READiscover a Classic Mystery

Thurs. 6/10 12:00-1:00 pm

 

Documentary & Discussion

We Live In Public

Thurs. 6/10 6:30-8:30 pm

Award winning documentary chronicles Josh Harris's social networking experiment on the effect the Web is having on our culture and privacy.

 
Introduction to Watercolor

Sat. 6/12 10:00 am-1:00 pm

Instructor Margaret Mines teaches basic watercolors. Materials list available at Reference Desk. Registration required.

 

Classic Oscar Saturday Matinees: It Happened One Night

Sat. 6/12 2:00-4:00 pm

 

Library After Hours: Karaoke at Night

Fri. 6/11 7:00-9:00 pm

READiscover your singing ability with Karaoke. Even if you can't sing, come have fun.

 
Monday Bingo

Mon. 6/14 2:00-3:00 pm

Take an afternoon break and play Bingo on the 2nd Monday of the month. Have fun, meet new people, and win prizes.

 

Learn to Play Mahjong

Tues. 6/15 4:00-6:00 pm

Discover the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Learn how to play the popular tile game with Kim Kappel.

 

BookChat
Details @ www.bartowlibraryonline.org/bookchatschedule.htm
The Road by Cormac McCarthy

Tues. 6/15 7:00-8:30 pm

 

 

GA Download Destination

Thurs. 6/17 6:30-8:00 pm

Did you know that the library has downloadable audio books? Learn how to navigate Georgia Download Destination.

 

Astrology in Action

Sat 6/19 2:00-4:00 pm

Beginners workshop using astrology software. Professional astrologer Brooke Moore offers a short introduction to real astrology followed by hands on learning exercises where students create astrology charts and maps. Registration required.

 

Recipe Swap Lunch

Mon. 6/21 12:00-1:00 pm

Have you discovered a recipe for lunch? Bring it in along with samples to share. Enjoy great company and good food.

 

Learn to Play Mahjong

Tues. 6/22 4:00-6:00 pm

Discover the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Learn how to play the popular tile game with Kim Kappel.

 

Dream Weavers

Thurs. 6/24 6:00-8:00 pm

Come join our monthly meeting of yarn enthusiasts. Learn new techniques, new patterns, and make new friends. Please bring your own supplies.

 

Napkin Folding
Fri. 6/25 2:30-4:30 pm

Learn different restaurant napkin folding techniques to impress your dinner guests. Registration required.

 

Library After Hours: Improv Night

Fri. 6/25 7:00-9:00 pm

Join Teresa Harris of the Pumphouse Players as she hosts a version of "Who's Line is it Anyway?" Come to participate or just to watch.

 

Salem Witchcraft Trials

Thurs 7/1 6:30-8:00 pm

Witchcraft? Family feud? Poisoned mushrooms? What happened in Salem in 1692? READiscover American history.

 

Tuesday Night @ the Movies: The Book of Eli Rated R

Tues. 7/6 6:00-8:00 pm

 

Mahjong in the Afternoon

Wed 7/7 2:00-4:00 pm

Starting in July, come play Mahjong on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Basic knowledge of game is required.

 

Battle of Allatoona with Author Larry Stephens

Wed. 7/7 7:00-8:00 pm

Larry Stephens, author of Hold the Fort...I am Coming, discusses an important part of Civil War and local history. READiscover American history.

 

Brown Bag Lunch & Mystery BookChat

Read a mystery book that fits the topic for the month and discuss your book. Reading lists @ www.bartowlibraryonline.org/mystery.htm

READiscover an International Mystery Author

Thurs. 7/8 12:00-1:00pm

 
Bead Jewelry Making

Fri. 7/9 2:30-4:30 pm

Learn a new beading technique while making a trendy, nature inspired necklace. $5.00 materials fee and registration required.

 

Classic Oscar Saturday Matinees: On the Waterfront

Sat. 7/10 2:00-4:00 pm

 
Monday Bingo

Mon. 7/12 2:00-3:00 pm

Take an afternoon break and play Bingo on the 2nd Monday of the month. Have fun, meet new people, and win prizes.

 

The Food of the Lowcountry with Author Joe Dabney

Thurs. 7/15 6:30-8:00 pm

Joe Dabney reveals the secrets of one of the most mysterious, romantic regions of the South in The Food, Folklore and Art of Lowcountry Cooking . READiscover American Cuisine.

 

Recipe Swap Lunch

Mon. 7/19 12:00-1:00 pm

Have you discovered a recipe for lunch? Bring it in along with samples to share. Enjoy great company and good food.

 

BookChat

Details @ www.bartowlibraryonline.org/bookchatschedule.htm

That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo

Tues. 7/20 7:00-8:30 pm

 

Foundations of Investing

Thur. 7/22 6:30-8:00 pm

Getting started in investing can be confusing. Stocks? Bonds? Mutual funds? Chuck Simpson of Edward Jones Investments helps brings sense to all the confusion.

  

Library After Hours: Murder Mystery

Fri. 7/23 7:00-9:00 pm

Join in the fun and try to figure out "whodunit" in the mystery, Next of Kin . "Big Daddy" Sugarbaker, wealthy Southern patriarch, must decide which of his worthless, underhanded, crazy kin will inherit his vast estate. Registration required. Roles available to participate or you can just watch and try to guess the murderer. Dinner will be potluck.

 

3rd Annual AnimeCon

Sat. 7/24 1:00-4:00pm

Join us in our end of the summer Anime extravaganza! We'll have a cosplay fashion show, anime screening, art contest, and video game tournament.

 

Dream Weavers

Thurs. 7/29 6:00-8:00 pm

Come join our monthly meeting of yarn enthusiasts. Learn new techniques, new patterns, and make new friends. Please bring your own supplies.

 

 

 

Adairsville Programs

 

 

Identity Theft Protection

Thurs. 6/3 6:30-8:00 pm

Identity theft is a growing problem in today's society. Learn what steps you can take to protect yourself.

 

Thriller Book Chat

Thurs. 6/17 6:30-8:00 pm

READiscover a thriller this summer! Then discuss your favorite thriller and discover other great books to try!

 

Mexican Train Dominoes

Wed. 6/23 10:00-12:00 pm

Enjoy playing dominoes? Play Mexican Train Dominoes at the library. No experience necessary; we'll teach you how to play.

 

Recipe Swap-Party Foods

Thurs. 7/1 6:30-8:00 pm

Have you discovered a great party recipe? Bring it along with samples to share to our recipe swap.

 
Early Summer Vegetable and Plant Swap

Thurs. 7/15 6:30-7:300 pm

Want to add more greenery around the house, but don't have much $$? Too many summer vegetables? Bring some small plants and/or vegetables to swap with others.

 

Mexican Train Dominoes

Wed. 7/21 10:00-12:00 pm

Enjoy playing dominoes? Play Mexican Train Dominoes at the library. No experience necessary; we'll teach you how to play.

 

 

 

Euharlee Programs

 

 

Bridal Shower on a Budget

Tues. 6/8 6:30-8:00 pm

Planning a bridal shower? Doing it on a budget? Join us to learn less expensive ways to host a wedding shower

 

Friday Bingo

Fri. 6/11 & 7/9 2:00-3:00 pm

Take an afternoon break and play Bingo on the 2nd Friday of the month. Have fun, meet new people, and win prizes.

 

Recipe Swap-Desserts

Tue 6/22 6:30-8:00 pm

Have you discovered a great dessert recipe? Bring it, along with the recipe, to our dessert swap. Enjoy great company and good food.

  
Beginners Genealogy

Tue. 6/29 6:30-8:00pm

Have you ever wanted to discover your family tree? This beginner's class, taught by Linda Cochran, is for you.

 

Travel Destination: Hawaii

Tues 7/6 6:30-8:00pm

Have you ever wanted to visit Hawaii? READiscover our 50th state.

 

Friday Bingo

Fri. 7/9 2:00-3:00 pm

Take an afternoon break and play Bingo on the 2nd Friday of the month. Have fun, meet new people, and win prizes.

 

Family Game Night

Tues 7/13 6:30-8:00pm

Bring your family to play board games and READiscover summer family fun.

 

Recipe Swap-Pot Luck

Tue 7/20 6:30-8:00 pm

Bring your favorite recipe along with samples to share. Enjoy great company and good food.