"To All Who Pass This Way"

Tired of mailing holiday cards? In 1991, Mrs. Annie Robinson of Bessemer City had the idea to post her greeting card as a large sign in her front yard. "I don't send greeting cards but I do want everyone to know I am thinking of them and wish them a Merry Christmas," she said.

Publication in the Bessemer City Record newspaper definitely helped deliver her holiday greeting to those who might not pass that way.

Brian Brown, Librarian, Local History & Genealogy

Toys for Tots!

Great news! The Main Library is a toy drop site for the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign.

If you would like to contribute, please bring your new (unopened and unwrapped) toys to the marked bins at the Main Library. We have two bins: one at the Children’s Room entrance & one close to the elevator on the 1st floor.

Visit GCPL’s Facebook Page to see a special video about Toys for Tots and get more campaign information by visiting www.toysfortots.org

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Gaston County Public Library!

This coming week, the Gaston County Public Library will be closed Thursday, November 25th through Saturday, November 27th. We will reopen on Monday, November 29th!

We hope that you and your family and friends have a magnificent Thanksgiving, eat lots of turkey, and watch lots of football (and the parade!) 

Thanksgiving is a time for family traditions. What are your family's Thanksgiving traditions? Let us know in the comments!

Blast From the Past - Halloween 1973 at GCPL

 Happy Halloween!!!! 

We’re starting the party a bit early with this blast from the past! 

This photo was taken at the Dallas branch in October 1973 for a Halloween Storytime! Look at all the fun masks!