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The SWGRL Spotlight A monthly e-news and information publication of the Southwest Georgia Regional Library System. September 2016 Volume 8, Issue 2 "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island." ~ Walt Disney |
All libraries will be CLOSED on Monday, Sept. 6 for Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 7. |
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month! While today's libraries still serve as a great book hub, there are so many other resources available to library card holders. The library provides access to online databases that help students reach academic success, as well as basic computer classes for the beginning computer user. There are children's programs, access to genealogical materials, and e-book downloads. There is no charge to sign up for a library card for the first time. For card replacement, there is a $2 replacement fee. Ask your friends and family if they have checked out their local public library recently, and encourage them to sign up for their own library card. |
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 September 13-15 at 10 am. An Introduction to Excel class will held on September 19, 2016 at 5:30 pm. 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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425,000 Additional E-Books Available through SWGLAS The Georgia Libraries for Accessible Statewide Services (GLASS) network made more than 425,000 accessible e-books available for free to patrons who cannot read traditional print books due to blindness, low vision, dyslexia and other print disabilities. The online library is made possible by Bookshare. Every Georgian with an eligible print disability will now have free access to Bookshare’s vast online library including best-sellers, literature, nonfiction, picture books, educational texts, career guides and much more as GLASS patrons. For more information, contact the Southwest Georgia Regional Library for Accessible Services at 229-248-2680. |
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Family Book Club - Decatur
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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. The October book is The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty. 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. The October book is The Room by Emma Donoghue. 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 wants to invite caregivers of lap sit aged babies to our new Book Babies program every Tuesday morning at 10 am. Reading, singing, and talking to babies from birth promotes bonding and early literacy that can positively benefit a child for the rest of his/her life! Our Book Babies program includes songs, rhymes, and stories perfect for our smallest patrons. Not sure if Book Babies or Toddler Time is more appropriate for your child? Join us for both! |
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The Decatur County - Gilbert H. Gragg Library has Legos & Games available the 1st Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. 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! This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services Library Services and Technology Act Grants to States Program. |
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Check out local toddler and story times at your library! Decatur County offers Toddler Time every Thursday at 10 a.m. Miller County will now be offering Toddler Time on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. 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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Hustling Hitler : the Jewish vaudevillian who fooled the Führer
by Walter Shapiro
An award-winning political columnist describes how his exuberant, flamboyant and prone-to-excess great uncle, Freeman Bernstein, scammed Hitler and the Nazi regime in the 1930s by selling them rusted auto bodies and old tin cans in lieu of high-grade Canadian nickel.
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You will know me : a novel
by Megan E. Abbott
When a violent death rocks her close-knit gymnastics community weeks before an important competition, the mother of an Olympics hopeful works frantically to hold her family together in spite of being irresistibly drawn to the crime. By the award-winning author of The Fever. 50,000 first printing.
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Last bus to wisdom
by Ivan Doig
Rejected by his domineering great-aunt during the summer of 1951, imaginative eleven-year-old Donal travels back to his ailing grandmother's home accompanied by his German great-uncle while experiencing haphazard adventures along the way
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Three sisters, three queens
by Philippa Gregory
Brought to the Tudor court as a young bride, Katherine of Aragon forges a unique sisterhood with the king's sisters, Margaret and Mary, that is shaped by rivalries, wars, betrayal, widowhood, motherhood, passion and secrets. By the best-selling author of The Other Boleyn Girl.
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Gemini : a novel
by Sonya Mukherjee
Conjoined twins Clara and Hailey struggle through a crossroad as their high school graduation approaches and they embrace different dreams, in a first novel told from alternating perspectives. Simultaneous eBook.
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Rutabaga the adventure chef : Feasts of Fury 2, Feasts of fury
by Eric Colossal
Venturing further into the fantastical kingdom of Evanore to discover additional exciting and exotic ingredients for top-notch dishes, Chef Rutabaga and his pet cooking pot confront giant killer spiders, a desperate acting troupe, a nefarious thief and a horde of goblin-like invaders. Simultaneous.
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Chicken in space
by Adam Lehrhaupt
"An adventurous chicken and her pig friend travel to what they believe is outer space, fueled by their imaginations"
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Schedule of Upcoming Events:
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September 1: Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC 5: ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED 6: Book Babies 10 a.m. DEC First Tuesday Book Club 10 a.m. MIL Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM Legos 4:00 p.m. DEC, SEM 7: First Wednesday Book Club 10:00 a.m. SEM 8: Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC 12: Adult Coloring 3:00 p.m. SEM 13-15: Introductory Computer Class 10 a.m. DEC 13: Book Babies 10 a.m. DEC Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM Legos & Games 4:00 p.m. SEM Meet Elmo 4:00 p.m. DEC 15: Medicare Assistance 10 a.m. - 12 p.m DEC Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC Meet Elmo 3:30 p.m. MIL 19: Medicare Assistance 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. MIL Medicare Assistance 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. SEM 20-22: Introductory Computer Class 10 a.m MIL 20: Book Babies 10 a.m. DEC Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM Legos & Games 4:00 p.m. SEM Coding Club 4:00 p.m. DEC 22: Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC 27: Book Babies 10 a.m. DEC Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM Adult Coloring 1:30 p.m. DEC Legos & Games 4:00 p.m. SEM 29: Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC DEC = Decatur; MIL = Miller; SEM = Seminole Counties |
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September Bookmobile Schedule |
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September 7 Recovery Community Center 10-11 a.m. September 14 Parkside Mini Mart 10 a.m.- 11 a.m. September 20 Gibbs Bainbridge Village Apartments 10 - 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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