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The SWGRL Spotlight
A publication of the Southwest Georgia Regional Libray System. April , 2014 Vol. 6, Issue 8 |
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Catherine Vanstone watches Mr. Rankin sign books. A lecture and book signing for One Place: Paul Kwilecki and Four Decades of Photographs from Decatur County, Georgia took place in Bainbridge, Georgia on Friday, February 28th at the Decatur County - Gilbert H. Gragg Library. The library hosted the book’s editor, Tom Rankin, who spoke about creating the compilation from hundreds of photographs and also signed copies. The lecture was held in conjunction with the Firehouse Gallery’s exhibit of Kwilecki’s works which were on display there on loan from Duke University. A few books are still available for purchase and make wonderful gifts. Each copy is hardbound and cost $45.00. For additional photos of the event go to our Facebook page and view albums. |
Summer Reading Program PlansThe plans for SRP 2014 are well underway. Mark your calendars for Tuesdays in June! Programs will be held at 10 a.m. in Decatur, 1 p.m. in Seminole, and 3:30 p.m. in Miller. Individual and corporate contributions are welcome to help support this annual program. Contact Carole Albyn at 229 248-2665 #114 for more information.
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Southwest Georgia Library for Accessible Services |
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SWGLAS Gets a Move ON in the Community! On Saturday, March 22nd, Arlene Freeman drove the SWGLAS car in Blakely, Georgia's Peanut Proud Parade. The parade runs from the high school to the town square. Ms. Freeman frequently goes out into the community to promote Southwest Georgia Library for Accessible Services to local citizens.Peanut Proud Parade and Festival - Blakely, Georgia , March 22, 2014 |
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Genealogy and History Books Available for purchase. |
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Do you have a genealogist in your life? Think about snagging one of these great books for their personal collection.- History of Decatur County by Frank S. Jones $40.00.
- I Remember Life in a Small Southern Town: Bainbridge, Georgia 1913 - 1985 by Bertram Ehrlich $7.50.
- Prologue by Maston O’Neal $15.00.
- Thank You, Bainbridge, Raymond Miles’ autobiography $15.00.
- My War: Frederick Smallwood in the Battle of the Bulge During World War II , Frederick Smallwood’s autobiography, $15.00.
- All in the Timing: From Operating Room to Board Room by Dr. Charles Hatcher, Jr. $30. hardback, $18. paperback.
- The History of Shade Tobacco in Decatur County by Mayo Livingston, Jr. $6.00.
- Between March and May by Willard Cox $10.00.
All these titles are available at the Decatur County—Gilbert H. Gragg Library. For more information call the Library at 229.248.2665.
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Check out these upcoming programs! |
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For advanced information visit: Job Corps online. People wanting to enroll should bring: Photo ID, Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, HS transcripts, immunization records and proof of income. This is a Federal program which is all inclusive for transportation, food, housing and training for youth ages 16 to 24. |
Scribblers Society is open to all teens! Bainbridge HS has a special meeting April 21st at 3 p.m. in the BHS Library. The April 28th Society meeting is at Decatur County - Gilbert H. Gragg Library. |
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Free Intro to Computers Class
Learn computer basics at the library with this three-day course. This course is designed for those with little to no computer experience. Topics covered include: Introduction to Computers, Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010, and Introduction to the Internet. Each session is 1 hour long and attendance is required on each day. Space is limited; please call the library at 229.248.2665 to reserve your spot.
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Tuesday, April 15 to Thursday, April 17, 10 a.m. at the Decatur - County Gilbert H. Gragg Library.
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Free Intro to Excel
Learn how to create a workbook, insert text and formulas, and how to insert and delete columns and rows. A basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is preferred. Space is limited; please call the library at 229. 248.2665 to reserve your spot.
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Monday, April 14, 5:30 at the Decatur County - Gilbert H. Gragg Library.
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First Tuesday Book Club in Miller County is reading Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay in April. The book for May is The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. First Tuesday Book Club meets at 10 a.m., and everyone is welcome!
First Wednesday Book Club in Seminole County is reading Middlesex by Jeffery Eugenides in April. The book for May is For One More Day by Mitch Albom. First Wednesday Book Club meets at 10 a.m., everyone is welcome!
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Schedule of Upcoming Events: - April 1 10 – 11 a.m. First Tuesday Book Club (M)
- April 1 10 - 11 a.m. Toddler Time (S)
- April 1 4 – 5 p.m. Story Time (S)
- April 2 10 a.m. First Wednesday Book Club (S)
- April 3 4 – 6 p.m. Legos and Games (D)
- April 7 10 – 11 a.m. Job Corps Recruitment (D)
- April 7 1:30 – 3 p.m. Job Corps Recruitment(S)
- April 8 10 – 11 a.m. Toddler Time (D)
- April 8 10 – 11 a.m. Toddler Time (S)
- April 8 4 – 5 p.m. Story Time (S)
- April 10 10 – 11 a.m. Toddler Time (D)
- April 10 4 – 6 p.m. Legos and Games (D)
- April 14 5:30 – 6:30 Into to Excel (D)
- April 15 10 – 11 a.m. Toddler Time (D)
- April 15 10 – 11 a.m. Toddler Time (S)
- April 15 12 - 1 p.m. Autism Awareness (D)
- April 15 10 – 11 a.m. Intro to Computers (D)
- April 15 4 – 5 Story Time (S)
- April 16 10 – 11 Intro to Computers (D)
- April 17 10 – 11 a.m. Toddler Time (D)
- April 17 10 – 11 a.m. Intro to Computers (D)
- April 17 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Toddler Time (M)
- April 17 4 – 6 p.m. Legos and Games (D)
- April 22 10 – 11 a.m. Toddler Time (D)
- April 22 10 – 11 a.m. Toddler Time (S)
- April 22 4 – 5 p.m. Story time (S)
- April 24 10 – 11 a.m. Toddler Time (D)
- April 24 4 – 6 p.m. Legos and Games (D)
- April 24 3:45 Garden Fun for Children (S)
- April 28 3:30 p.m. Scribblers Society (D)
Color code: Purple (D) Decatur County- Gilbert H. Gragg LibraryRed (M) Miller County- James W. Merritt, Jr. Memorial Library Green (S) Seminole County Public Library |
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New Materials at Your Library!
Check out these and many more @ your library |
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Call the midwife : a memoir of birth, joy, and hard times
by Jennifer Worth
Reflects on the experiences of Jennifer Worth as a midwife in London's postwar East End, including the nuns from whom she learned her craft and the interesting and challenging births she aided during her career
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The Dumbest Idea Ever!
by Jimmy Gownley
A renowned comics creator recounts his adventures as he grows from an eager-to-please boy into a teenage comic book artist, sharing the real-life story of how the DUMBEST idea ever became the BEST thing that ever happened to him. Simultaneous.
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P.S. Be eleven
by Rita Williams-Garcia
A sequel to One Crazy Summer finds the Gaither sisters returning to Brooklyn, where they adapt to new feelings of independence while managing changes large and small, from Pa's new girlfriend to a very different Uncle Darnell's return from Vietnam. 50,000 first printing.
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Pancho Rabbit and the coyote : a migrant's tale
by Duncan Tonatiuh
An allegorical picture book tale inspired by the challenges of illegal immigration finds a young rabbit packing up favorite foods and embarking on a journey north in search of his father, only to encounter a hungry coyote who wants both the food and the rabbit for a meal. By the creator of Dear Primo.
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The Bookmobile contains books, DVDs, and more that travel to a stop near you during the month of April! Visit Mr. Max or Mr. Terry to get your hands on these materials at a stop near you:
· Tuesday, April 2: Spring Creek Grocery, 10—11:30 a.m.
· Wednesday, April 3: Wingate’s Lodge, 10—11:30 a.m.
· Wednesday, April 3: Recovery Community Center, 12—1:30 p.m.
· Monday, April 7: Attapulgus Community Center, 10—11 a.m.
· Tuesday, April 8: Iron City Convenience Store, 10 –11 a.m.
· Wednesday, April 9: Parker Park in Climax, 10:30—11:30 a.m.
· Tuesday, April 15: Gibbs Bainbridge Village Apartments, 9—10 a.m.
· Tuesday, April 15: Brogdon’s Grocery, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
· Monday, April 21: Selman Place Apartments, 10—11 a.m.
· Wednesday, April 23: Spring Creek Park Resort, 9:15—10:15 a.m.
· Wednesday, April 23: Parkside Mini Mart, 10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
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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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