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The SWGRL Spotlight A monthly e-news and information publication of the Southwest Georgia Regional Library System. February 2018 Volume 9, Issue 7 "I think the health of our civilization, the depth of our awareness about the underpinnings of our culture, and our concern for the future, can all be tested by how well we support our libraries." ~ Carl Sagan |
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Changes to Downloading Materials
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In this Issue
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The Southwest Georgia Regional Library is proud to announce a new partnership with RBDigital, a vendor of e-books, e-audiobooks, and e-magazines. Starting February 6th, patrons will be directed to the RBDigital platform, which will offer a similar experience to the existing platform. You may register your new RBDigital account from the library's website beginning February 1st if you wish, but you can only begin downloading material starting February 6. Users who read or listen on desktop computers, laptops, mobile devices, and tablets will continue to have the ability to download and enjoy these materials. |
Southwest Georgia Library for Accessible Services |
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| Come to the Decatur County - Gilbert H. Gragg Library on February 7 at 1:00 pm for our Low Vision Workshop! For any questions about the workshop or any of the other services offered through SWGLAS, please contact us at 229-248-2680. |
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Book Clubs @ Your Library |
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Check out local toddler and story times at your library! Decatur County hosts Toddler Time again on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Miller County hosts Toddler Time of on the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Seminole County hosts Toddler Time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, and activities! |
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The Family Business 4
by Carl Weber
LC Duncan, patriarch and leader of the Duncan clan, is alive and well after being shot by a mysterious gunman. His near death experience has caused him and his wife Chippy to reflect on both the past and present, and together they decide that it’s time to return to Waycross, Georgia for a long overdue family reunion.
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Before she was Harriet : the story of Harriet Tubman
by Lesa Cline-Ransome
A lush and lyrical biography of Harriet Tubman, written in verse and illustrated by an award-winning artist.
We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called by many names. As General Tubman she was a Union spy. As Moses she led hundreds to freedom on the Underground Railroad. As Minty she was a slave whose spirit could not be broken. An evocative poem and opulent watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life.
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A child's introduction to African American history : the experiences, people, and events that shaped our country
by Jabari Asim
Critically acclaimed writer Jabari Asim guides readers ages 9-12 through the history of African Americans, from the slave trade to the Black Lives Matter movement, in the latest volume in Black Dog's bestselling, award-winning Child's Introduction series. This illustrated introduction to African American history goes beyond what's taught in the classroom giving young readers a more comprehensive look at this timely and important topic.
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Tell tale : stories
by Jeffrey Archer
A highly anticipated next collection of short tales by the acclaimed author of Best Kept Secrets features a series of protagonists reflecting the author's experiences with the people he has met and the cultures he has visited throughout the past decade.
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Long Way Down
by Jason Reynolds
Driven by the secrets and vengeance that mark his street culture, 15-year-old Will contemplates over the course of 60 psychologically suspenseful seconds whether or not he is going to murder the person who killed his brother. By the National Book Award finalist author of When I Was the Greatest.
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Satellite
by Nick Lake
A teen born in space makes his first trip to Earth after being raised by teams of astronauts, a visit that proves to be more treacherous than anticipated. By the award-winning author of In Darkness.
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The wolf, the duck & the mouse
by Mac Barnett
When a mouse is swallowed by a wolf, he learns that a duck devoured earlier has set up a table to enjoy the food the gluttonous predator eats
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Schedule of Upcoming Events: |
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February Bookmobile Schedule |
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Southwest Georgia Regional Library
301 S Monroe St
Bainbridge, Georgia 39819
229-248-2665www.swgrl.org |
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