News

Junior Friends Is Back!

The Junior Friends are library volunteers ages 9 – 16 who meet year-round and help the library with book sales, programs, and decorations, among other fun things. We also get involved with community service activities. Join us Tuesday, September 14 at 4:00 pm in the meeting room! Registration is required for this first session only.

Categories: Teen & Tween

Fall Book Sale

Join us for our Fall Book Sale Thursday, September 9th through Saturday. September 11th in the atrium of the library. The Book Sale is open: *Thursday: 3pm – 6pmFriday: 10am – 4pmSaturday: 10am – 3pm *Members only (join for $5) We will have a large selection of books, puzzles, games, coffee table books and DVDs for […]

NEW Expanded Hours

Just a reminder: Beginning TODAY, our hours will have officially expanded, and we will be open at 9am six days a week! Our hours are now the following: MONDAY: 9 AM – 8 PMTUESDAY: 9 AM – 8 PMWEDNESDAY: 9 AM – 8 PM*THURSDAY: 9 AM – 8 PM (*Closed the first Thursday of every […]

Happy Labor Day!

Celebrating America’s workers, today and every day! Happy Labor Day! Just a reminder, the Gates Public Library is closed today. As always, our book drop (located behind the building) is open 24 hours.

September is Library Card Signup Month!

Make sure your kids have the most important school supply of all—a library card! Get one this September and kick off the school year right. Kids 12 and under receive a free library card pouch at the Gates Public Library! For more information on how to sign up for your very own library card, click […]

Expanded Hours beginning Tuesday, September 7

We have exciting news to share: we are expanding our hours! Beginning Tuesday, September 7 (after Labor Day) we will be open at 9am six days a week! Our hours will be the following: MONDAY: 9 AM – 8 PMTUESDAY: 9 AM – 8 PMWEDNESDAY: 9 AM – 8 PM*THURSDAY: 9 AM – 8 PM (*Closed the first […]

Closed Monday, September 6

Just a reminder, we will be CLOSED next Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day! As always, our book drop (located behind the building) is open 24 hours.

Volunteer with the Friends of the Gates Public Library

The Friends of the Gates Public Library is looking for volunteers! These volunteer opportunities include: Social Media/Publicity Chairperson Maintain Facebook, Twitter pages, & handle all public service notices for media. Newsletter/Brochure Editor Create, copy, and design quarterly newsletters. Write brochures and announcements as needed. 2 Board Members Seeking two members to join our FGPL Board. […]

Take & Makes for All Ages

Children’s Take & Makes Each month a new Take & Make craft is set out in the Children’s area. Drop by and pick up an envelope containing all you’ll need for a ‘do-at-home’ craft. Basic supplies such as glue and scissors will not be included in the craft envelopes. Pick them up early so you don’t miss out! […]