Past Programs
Authors and Cultural Programs
Authors Festival
The North Georgia region is rich with authors and poets who lend diverse voices to children's literature, religious topics, fiction, humor and history. The Cartersville Public Library will play host to writers at it's first Authors Festival. It's a great opportunity for visitors and budding writers to meet and talk with these authors and buy their autographed books.
Author Visit - Renea Winchester
Together with the Euharlee Garden Club, we are happy to welcome Georgia author Renea Winchester as she discusses her new book, In the Garden with Billy: Lessons About Life, Love and Tomatoes .
Celtic Cultural Tour: Literature and the Spiritual Consciousness of the Celtic People
Dr. James Flannery, noted scholar, singer, author and a distinguished chair as Winship Professor of the Arts and Humanities at Emory Universitypresents a lecture on the roots of Irish literature and how Irish literature influenced the development of other Celtic literature. This project is supported by the Georgia Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities and through appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly and is a part of the Novel Destinations Adult Summer Reading Program.
Celtic Cultural Tour: Celtic Show and Tell
Irish native and longtime host of WRFG Atlanta's "The Celtic Show", John C. Falstaff presents an historical tour of the music of Ireland , Scotland and Wales , both on their home turfs and throughout the Celtic diaspora. From the 1940s and 1950s origins of the Clancy Brothers and the Chieftains to the 1990s sensation of Riverdance and beyond, it's a story that spans much of the globe, overlaps with country and bluegrass, and has influenced artists as diverse as Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, the Grateful Dead and Metallica. This project is supported by the Georgia Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities and through appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly and is a part of the Novel Destinations Adult Summer Reading Program.
Celtic Cultural Tour: The History of the Irish People in the American South
Dr. Bryan McGovern of Kennesaw University discusses the history of the Irish in the South during the 19th century, focusing on the Civil War and their contribution to southern society. This program will be held at the Bartow History Museum . This project is supported by the Georgia Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities and through appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly. This program is part of the Novel Destinations Adult Summer Reading Program.
Arts and Crafts
Craft Supply Swap
Go green by swapping craft supplies. Bring extra craft supplies, patterns, and notions and swap with others who might have just what you need!
Curl up with Quilling
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.
Curl up with Towel Animals
Twist and curl towels into those fun animals from the cruises. Free but registration required.
Dream Weavers
Come join our monthly meeting of yarn enthusiasts. Please bring your own supplies.
Beginners Scrapbooking Workshop
Organize your photos and mementos in scrapbooks with help from Holley Smith. Learn to create unique scrapbook pages. Registration and $5 craft fee required by June 11th .
Washi Ningyo (Japanese Dolls)
Explore a modern retake of the traditional ancient art of Japanese 3-D paper dolls. Registration and a $3 craft fee required by June 18th .
Knotted Celtic Necklace
Create a knotted Celtic design necklace. Registration and a $3 craft fee required by July 12th.
Crafts for Weddings
Getting ready to curl up with that special someone? Discover how to craft your wedding day into something special by creating your own decorations and invitations that are uniquely you while saving money.
"Operation Write Home" Mother's Day Cards
Operation Write Home sends cards to our troops to bring them cheer. Scrapbooker Holley Smith offers this crafting program to make Mother's Day Cards for the mothers serving in the Armed Forces. Registration required.
Lifestyle
Tai-Chi
Before curling up with that book, reduce your stress by joining Tai-Chi Instructor Phil Robinson in a beginners Tai-Chi class.
Recipe Swaps
Bring in your favorite recipe along with samples to share!
Create a Budget: Make Your $ Work For You
Was your New Year's Resolution to save more money? Attend this free program for tips on setting up a budget to whip your finances into shape.
Astrology in Action
Beginners workshop using astrology software. Professional astrologer Brooke Moore offers a 2 part introduction to real astrology followed by hands on learning exercises where students create astrology charts and maps. Registration required.
Destination: A Cheaper Lifestyle with Coupons
Couponers Krista Colson and Kimberly Fernandez make the most out of coupons for a cheaper lifestyle and will share their tips.
Fun and Games
Texas Hold 'em
Lay your cards on the table after hours--for fun, not money! We'll have beginners and experienced tables.
Producing Reality
Adam Kordecki and Josh Cox showcase their mentalist skills in this unique program of mind reading and mind games. Explore the novel destinations of the mind.
Murder on Maui Mystery Theater
Join in the fun and try to figure out "whodunit" in Maui . You are invited to one of Harold Logan's (in)famous luaus and a fundraiser for HAAL, The Hawaiian Association of Authentic Leis. Registration required. Roles available to participate or you can just watch and try to guess the murderer. Dinner will be potluck.
Hippy Dippy Wedding Murder Mystery
Join in the fun and try to guess "whodunnit" in this murder mystery. It's 1969! Jewel and Roger are getting married-or die trying. It's not your typical wedding for Roger's very wealthy family. It's a little too hippy dippy for them! Registration required . Roles available to participate or you can just watch and try to guess the murderer. Dinner will be potluck.
Scene it Trivia Night
Have you curled up with lots of movies? Think you know all the answers? Join our Trivia Night with the Scene it? Movie Edition.
Bingo!
Have fun, meet new people, and win prizes.
Wii Bowling for Seniors
Take time for an afternoon break to go Wii bowling, meet friends and have fun!
AnimeCon
Join us in our end of the summer Anime extravaganza! We'll have a cosplay fashion show, anime screening, art contest, video game tournament and Anime music video competition.
