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The SWGRL Spotlight A monthly e-news and information publication of the Southwest Georgia Regional Library System. August 2016 Volume 8, Issue 1 |
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As children are getting excited to start a new school year, parents and caregivers are busy buying school supplies. While you are on the hunt for the perfect backpack and stocking up on pencils, don't forget one of the most important school supplies: A library card! A library card opens up so many resources for your child, whether they're just starting out in Kindergarten or entering their last year of high school. The best part is that if they have never had a library card before, this school supply is completely free! Visit your library for information on how to sign them up for their own library card. |
Computer Classes Are Back! |
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The Southwest Georgia Regional Library System will be kicking off our Free Computer Classes this month! The Decatur County - Gilbert H. Gragg Library will be holding its Introduction to Computers class August 16 - 18 at 10 am. An Advanced Word class will held on August 15, 2016 at 5:30 pm. The Seminole County Public Library will be holding its Introduction to Computers class August 9 - 11 at 10 am. The Miller County - James W. Merritt, Jr. Memorial Library will be holding its Introduction to Computers class on September 20-22 at 10 am. Registration is required, and spots fill up quickly, so contact your library to sign up! |
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Advocate Spotlight: Luis Narimatsu  The Southwest Georgia Library for Accessible Services (SWGLAS) would like to shine the spotlight on an important community advocate: Luis Narimatsu, Co-Director for the Georgia Industries for the Blind (GIB). GIB is part of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, and provides career opportunities for blind individuals. Luis has played an important role in helping to inform our local community of the benefits and resources available through the Southwest Georgia Library for Accessible Services. Luis lost his sight to Glaucoma 25 years ago, and recounts those as very challenging, dark times. He credits having amazing people in his life to helping pull him out of his depression, and he began to move forward in his life. His first major step was to attend a center for blind adults, which is where he learned to read Braille, orientation and mobility, and independent living skills.
Another important aspect that Luis pursued was the use of technology. He had a background in computer programming from college, and his brother thought he should buy a computer. This provoked an important question: How was Luis going to use it?
Through a series of fortunate events, his sister approached a blind man using a computer in a library and inquired about helping her brother to use a computer again. This man connected Luis with Ted Henter, who had invented a screen reader called JAWS®. Ted provided the software, hardware, and training material and told Luis “You don’t have to pay me for these items; these are just nuts and bolts that if you learn how to use properly, will open doors wherever you go.” It took Luis less than a year to become proficient on a computer again, and he knew one day would make sure to pay forward the kindness that had been shown him. In the 14 years he has been employed with GIB, Luis has been a driving force behind their technology training in all of the GIB plants, and has taught over 120 blind and sighted employees computer and assistive technology skills. The Southwest Georgia Library for Accessible Services is able to provide access to many assistive devices that help foster independence and further the education for individuals who are blind. We could not continue to serve our community the way we do without strong advocates like Luis who recognize and vocalize the value of SWGLAS. For more information on the Southwest Georgia Library for Accessible Services, you can contact the library at 229.248.2680.  |
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Identity Theft Workshop in Miller and Seminole
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Book Clubs @ Your Library |
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The First Tuesday Book Club at the Miller County - James W. Merritt, Jr. Memorial Library will resume on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 10 a.m. and will be discussing The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlin. To join the First Tuesday Book Club, contact the library at 229-758-3131. The First Wednesday Book Club will meet at the Seminole County Public Library on September 7, 2016 at 10 a.m. Book club members will be discussing The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman. To join the First Wednesday Book Club, contact the library at 229-524-2665. |
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The Decatur County - Gilbert H. Gragg Library is excited to announce some changes to our children's programming starting in August and September! Book Babies will be held every Tuesday morning, starting on August 30, 2016, from 10 - 10:30 am for lap sit aged children. There will be music and stories, and is a great opportunity to meet other parents with little ones! Toddler Time will be held on Thursdays, starting on September 1, 2016, from 10 - 11 am. There will be music, stories, and an activity or craft. We also practice our ABC's and 1-2-3's! Legos & Games will be held the 1st Tuesday of the month from 4 - 5 pm, starting on September 6, 2016. |
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Legos, Video Games, and More! |
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The Seminole County Public Library has Legos available every Tuesday at 4 p.m.! Children of all ages are welcome, and parents are encouraged to join in the fun. Come let your creativity soar! |
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Check out local toddler and story times at your library! Miller County offers Story Time the 3rd Thursday of every month at 3:30 p.m. A perfect way to end the school day! Seminole County offers Toddler Time every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, and activities!
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New Materials at Your Library! |
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Windows 10 : absolute beginner's guide
by Alan Wright
Provides step-by-step instructions for the Windows 10 operating system, including managing files and folders, personalization, connecting to networks and the Internet, and organizing photos and music
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On my own
by Diane Rehm
The beloved NPR radio host recounts her late husband's long battle with Parkinson's and her efforts to reconstruct a life without him, describing how she found inspiration in the examples of widowed colleagues and her advocacy of the Right to Die movement.
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Far from true
by Linwood Barclay
Investigating a break-in at the home of an accident victim, private investigator Cal Weaver finds evidence of the thief's interest in the victim's salacious private life; while Detective Barry Duckworth checks out two possibly related murders before making a horrific discovery tied to Cal's case. By a New York Times best-selling author. (suspense). Simultaneous.
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The friends we keep
by Susan Mallery
While Gabby Schaefer reels in the face of crushing news that has thwarted her plans to return to work, Hayley Batchelor pursues high-risk fertility treatments and Nicole Lord fears falling in love after emerging from a divorce from a man who barely touched her heart. By the best-selling author of the Fool's Gold series.
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Star Wars character encyclopedia
by Simon Beecroft
Updated to include characters from the latest film, an authorized fan's reference shares in-depth information and fun facts for more than 200 Star Wars characters. Movie tie-in.
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Awkward
by Svetlana Chmakova
After shunning Jaime, the school nerd, on her first day at a new middle school, Penelope Torres tries to blend in with her new friends in the art club, until the art club goes to war with the science club, of which Jaime is a member
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Sometimes jokes aren't funny : what to do about hidden bullying
by Amanda F. Doering
A series that tackles the tough subject of bullying presents its message through sensitive illustrations of gender-neutral animal characters struggling with bullying in a variety of forms: emotional, physical and covert or indirect. Simultaneous.
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Schedule of Upcoming Events:
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August 2: Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM Legos 4:00 p.m. SEM 3: First Wednesday Book Club 10:00 a.m. SEM 8: Adult Coloring 3 p.m. SEM 9-11: Introductory Computer Class 10:00 a.m. SEM 10: Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM Legos & Games 4:00 p.m. SEM 11: Identity Theft Workshop 2:00 p.m. SEM 15: Medicare Assistance 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. MIL Medicare Assistance 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. SEM Advanced Microsoft Word 5:30 p.m. DEC 16: Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM Legos & Games 4:00 p.m. SEM 18: Medicare Assistance 10 am - 12 pm DEC Story Time 3:30 p.m. MIL 23: Knitting Class 3:30 p.m. SEM 23: Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM Legos & Games 4:00 p.m. SEM 29: Knitting Class 3:30 p.m.. SEM 30: Book Babies 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. DEC Identity Theft Workshop 10 a.m. MIL DEC = Decatur; MIL = Miller; SEM = Seminole Counties |
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August Bookmobile Schedule |
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August 1 Attapulgus Community Center 10 - 11 a.m. August 3 Recovery Community Center 10-11 a.m. August 16 Gibbs Bainbridge Village Apartments 10 - 11 a.m. August 24 Parkside Mini Mart 10 a.m.- 11 a.m. The Bookmobile containing books, DVDs, and more travels to a stop near you! Visit Ms. Arlene to get your hands on these materials. |
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Southwest Georgia Regional Library
301 S Monroe St
Bainbridge, Georgia 39819
229-248-2665http://www.swgrl.org |
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