The Bookshelf: Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library reminders and a reschedule

Published 12:03 am Sunday, February 16, 2020

The weather really has been something this month. One minute it is raining and we are worrying about flooding, and the next it is snowing two inches.

The library has had to close some this month due to the weather. This has caused us to cancel or reschedule multiple programs. I wanted to take this time to remind you about some of the wonderful things we have coming up and to tell you about the program that we have rescheduled.

Still to come this month is an amazing performance by Jerry G. White. You may remember from an earlier article or this summer that Jerry is a percussionist and storyteller. He will be presenting “A Performance Method: Breaking Ground” on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. This is a one-man show celebrating African American history. Jerry brings historical figures such as Alex Johnson, George Washington Carver, Bass Reeves and Ray Charles to life. Everyone is invited to enjoy this fun, free educational program. Don’t miss it!

Then comes a program that we had to reschedule. The library’s Harry Potter Book Night has been rescheduled to Friday, Feb. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating the Harry Potter book series. Wear your dress robes or take some Polyjuice Potion and come as your favorite character. This year’s theme is the Triwizard Tournament. Crafts, snacks and activities from the wizarding world will make a magical appearance. Muggles of all ages are invited.

Furthermore, don’t forget that our third annual Local Author Fest is coming up. The program will be on Saturday, March 21, from noon to 4 p.m. This is a family-oriented event celebrating readers, writers, publishers and their books that is free and open to the public. Local authors, illustrators and publishers can display and sell their books. The public can talk one-on-one with authors and have books signed. We will also have fun crafts for kids based on classic picture books, panel discussions and more. There will be something for all ages. Local authors interested in participating, please email me at wyattb@ngrl.org.

To view the library’s full calendar and learn more about what we offer, visit www.ngrl.org, follow us on social media or — best of all — visit the library and take part in all of the free, fun programs.

Brandy Wyatt is the administrator of the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library.