GPL Youth Services

10/22/2026

With next week CREEPING up on us... 💀🎃👻 we want BOO to join us for 2 special programs.
Tuesday, 10/27 at 10am is Mrs. Allie's Halloween Story Time. Listen to a not so scary story then make a mummy friend.
BUT WAIT THERE'S GORE... we mean MORE!! 👻👻👻
Teen Halloween is at 4:30pm on Thursday 10/29 in the Teen "Legend of Sleepy" Hollow!!
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10/22/2026

Call us at 256-549-4699 x2118 to reserve your child's spot at our first-ever children's crochet workshop on November 5th at 3pm.
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Hurry!
Limited spots available!
Instructor lead. All supplies provided. Ages 7-14.

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

**Reminder that the Gadsden Public Library is closing tomorrow at 4pm for this event.**

10/16/2026

Join us for our annual Lights On Afterschool with Gadsden City Schools on Tuesday, October 20th from 5:30-7pm.
This year, the Gadsden Public Library is closing at 4pm and hosting this event at The Cola Warehouse of Gadsden. 🙌🎃✨🍬🍭📚

What to expect Tuesday-
🎃 Fire trucks and firemen from Gadsden Fire Department
🎃 Armored Vehicles and K-9 Units from Etowah County Sheriffs Department
🎃 Motorcycles, police vehicles and bicycles from Gadsden Police Department
🎃 Cool vehicles from the Public Works Department
🎃 12 Trunk or Treat trunks giving out sweet treats and squishy pumpkins 🍬🍭🍬
🎃 Live DJ
🎃 Snail racing
🎃 Pokemon co****le
🎃 Student art exhibit
🎃 Vintage arcade games from Real Deal Gaming
🎃 Floral arrangements from the LilyPad Florist
🎃 Photo booth with Bama Photobooths
🎃 A variety of food trucks including Pop Culture Soda, King Kong Kids, Bryant Mobile Seafood and Funkee Franks

10/14/2026

Join us October 27th for a not so spoookkyyy story time!
Happy Halloween! 🕷️🕸️

10/12/2026

It’s finally spooky season! 🎃

We just know these spooky books have been haunting your TBR 👻

Come check them out @ the 4th floor teen department! 📚

10/08/2026

Families, check out Artober! FREE admission, cool stuff for all ages and live music.

You don’t want to miss it. 🖼️ 🎶 🤸

You don’t want to miss this! 🎭🎨🖌️🖼️🩰🪩🍻👏🏻✨🎉🍿Gadsden Arts Council presents Artoberfest on Thursday, October 15th from 5:00-8:00pm.

FOOD TRUCKS, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES, B**R GARDEN, LIVE PERFORMANCES, ART VENDORS, LOCAL PROGRAMS, MUSIC, AND MORE! 👏🏻

Come enjoy an evening located on Wall Street in Alabama City under the lights of the Historic Ritz theatre! Back Forty B**r Company for the adults (21+) and plenty of activities for kids of all ages! Live music and dance performances by Downtown Dance Conservatory, Gadsden Line Dancers, Theatre of Gadsden, Gospel Slides, and Gadsden State Community College Show Band! 😍

Free admission to the event! We will see you there!

10/07/2026

🦋✨Dr. Tiffany Sayles book launch for her newest book, Becoming Her is this Saturday from 11am-1pm. Please join us to meet the author, purchase a copy of the book and enjoy snacks and light refreshments. 🦋✨

🎃🎃Pumpkin Painting Class with Sierra has been moved to a new location.🎃🎃
On October 13th from 4-7pm, the Gadsden Public Library will host a pumpkin painting class at Noccalula Falls Park and Campground at the pavilions in the playground. These are located close to the entrance to the Kiwanis building and main entrance of the park.

🎃✨Registration for this class is required.
Call Hanna at 256-549-4699 x2118 with any questions or to register your child for this class. We have 4 spots left.✨🎃