Friends of Calhoun-Gordon County Library

07/21/2026

Calling ALL Crafters! Friends of the Library will be having a fundraiser Friday, September 11 (4PM-6 PM) and Saturday, September 12 (10 AM-1 PM). Interpret a poem or story of your choice using any art form. Crochet, draw, paint, sculpt, build, etc. All proceeds will benefit the Calhoun-Gordon County Library.

All projects should be dropped off to the library by 6 PM on September 4.

You can register online by scanning the code. We look forward to seeing all your projects!

07/08/2026

Check out all of the free events at the library this month.

06/09/2026

Love your public library!

06/09/2026

Please join us tonight for our Annual Friends of the Library Meeting at 6 PM at the Calhoun-Gordon County Library Community Room. We will have a short business meeting, then our guest, Atlanta author Ann Hite, will speak.

We would love for you to join our organization, which helps support and fund our local libary. Hope to see you there.

06/09/2026

05/29/2026

Please join us on Tuesday, June 9th, at our annual meeting. Our guest speaker will be Atlanta author Ann Hite. In addition, you will learn how our group supports the Calhoun-Gordon County Library. We would love to have more people join our organization!

05/26/2026

Summer reading fun has begun. Make sure to register for the summer reading program. Over the next few weeks, there will be lots of fun programs offered through the library!

04/24/2026

Seth is a library assistant, and he is also responsible for providing "IT Help" (technical support) to the community. He says, "I love so many things about working here! If he HAD to choose one--it would be the feeling that I am making a positive impact on our community. Not everyone gets the opportunity to do something they love and also feel like they are making others' lives better. I am very, very lucky in that regard."

When he isn't working at the library, he loves reading and playing video games. He also has a pretty deep obsession with listening to music and visiting coffee shops.

His favorite book is Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. He says it was the novel that made him realize literature could profoundly shape how you view the world... and ultimately led him down the path of pursuing an English degree. He adds, "The environmental storytelling in that book was superb." He will always reach for novels! He loves immersing himself in an author's writing style and characterization. He is also a big fan of nature writing and travel narratives.

He believes that libraries are an important resource for providing access to myriad resources at no cost to the individual. He believes that they are the ONLY space in our modern society where folks can gather without being expected to pay. In addition, he says, "We need libraries to be available in order for people's right to information to be fulfilled."

04/24/2026

Alyssa does a variety of different things at the library. She assists patrons with checking out books and printing. She also answers any questions patrons may have. She also covers all new books and creates the monthly calendar. Her favorite things about working at the library are discovering new books that interest her, covering the new books, and getting opportunities to meet people she otherwise wouldn't. When she isn't at the library, she enjoys reading, playing video games, creating art, and doing puzzles while watching long YouTube videos. When she can, she also has a lot of fun horseback riding!

She says, "My favorite book, like a favorite song, changes constantly! I do, however, have a soft spot for horse books, so I would say my current favorite books are Black Beauty by Anna Sewell and Smoky the Cowhorse by Will James." In addition, she greatly enjoys nonfiction books about nature or a specific animal, as well as fiction genres such as fantasy, light romance, and playful Children's/Young Adult chapter books that are told from an animal's point of view. She has also started to greatly enjoy T. Kingfisher's works.

She believes libraries are a vital part of the community because they offer a safe space for families to read, relax, and play. They offer a wide range of services, resources, and free, family-friendly programs.

04/24/2026

Moe is the Young Adult Coordinator. She handles all programming for tweens and teens. In addition, she works with community partners and participates in outreach opportunities. She says, "My favorite part of working at the library is getting to know the families and patrons who visit and helping them explore activities or topics that they might not have been exposed to otherwise, through programming. Outside of the library, she loves spending time with her pets, singing, writing, and playing video games.

She feels like it's impossible to choose an all-time favorite book, but these are some of her favorites:

RECENT READ: Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult for its coverage of LGBTQ+ experiences, reproductive health, and its artful music throughout.

RESONATING BOOK: Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? by Jeanette Winterson (LGBTQ+ Memoir)

GRAPHIC NOVEL: Lissa by Sherine Hamdy & Coleman Nye (based on research, featuring beautiful dual perspectives and art styles)

She adores graphic novels and picture books, primarily those for juvenile or young adult audiences. She says, "I adore the mix of meaningful stories and captivating art of all styles."

She believes that libraries are integral parts of a community because they are one of the last remaining spaces of true community. Libraries are for everyone, and the services are free. The staff is genuinely there to help in any reasonable way they can, and they couldn't do any of it without every person who walks through the doors. Our library is a place where people can rest and find shelter from the world's heavy realities, and where they can create and thrive through the programs. She adds, "We are a place where people can find connections to resources when navigating life's lows, and where they can find connection, routine, and accountability among friends."