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The SWGRL Spotlight
A publication of the Southwest Georgia Regional Library System. September, 2014 Vol. 7, Issue 2 |
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September is....National Library Card Sign-up Month!
The right to read, and the right to read what you want is an entrenched American value that is all too often taken for granted. Each generation must be taught to read, and given the values that encourage them to read every day. One of the best ways is to have a library card and to use it to check out the materials you need to develop a hobby, do research on a timely topic, or just get something to be entertained for a few hours. To promote this the staff at all three libraries are willing to bring sign-up materials and flyers to local schools and organizations to insure everyone has a library card. Call your library and ask to speak with the manager or call Carole Albyn at 229. 248.2665 #114 to let us know your sign-up needs. Exercise your right to read!
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September is.... National Library Card Sign-up Month! Sign -up your organization for a library card drive today! |
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Book Clubs @ Your Library!There are two book clubs to attend in our area! The First Tuesday Book Club meets in the Miller County at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month. First Wednesday Book Club meets in Seminole County at 10:00 a.m. each month. Joining is simple, read the book - which is always available from the library - and come to the club to discuss your reactions to it! Both clubs are free to join and open to the public. For September, Miller's Club is reading Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. In October the book is And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hossini. Seminole's Club is discussing The Book Thief by Markus Zusak in September, and Sycamore Row by John Grisham for October. 
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All teens in Decatur, Miller, and Seminole Counties are invited! Teen Time on August 28th focused on helping families have a Christmas tree and all the trimmings. Teens came together to put up a donated tree, sort through a ton of decorations and organize them for families! Teens meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Each month we will have a different activity or project to do. Come and join us. This is a free monthly program for all teens. The next meeting is September 25th at 3:30 p.m.  . Scribblers Society is a writer's group for teens. Writing is a great way to get what you're thinking about off your chest and into a creative outlet! Come and write with us and share your writing projects with us! We have a special writing activity each month so don't miss even one! The next meeting is September 22nd at 3:30. For teen programs at the Southwest Georgia Regional Library in Decatur County call Carole Albyn at 229 248.2665 #114 |
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Southwest Georgia Library for Accessible Services |
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Check out these upcoming programs!
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Job Corps
A representative of the Job Corps, Marcus Rolle, will visit Bainbridge on Monday, September 15th to speak with both local leaders and young adults ages 16 to 24 about the services and money the Job Corps provides. Job Corps is a Federally-funded program open to U.S. Citizens ages 16 to 24, who need financial assistance to obtain training and education. Mr. Rolle will meet at 10 a.m. at the Decatur County – Gilbert H. Gragg Library with young adults who are considering enrolling in the program. The program provides transportation, housing, food, clothes, medicine, guides young adults in decisions about further education and provides training including certification programs and college. Community leaders and youth advocates who are in contact with young adults in need of money for training and education are also invited to attend to hear more about the program. Young people who want to apply to the program need to bring photo id, birth certificate, social security card, school transcripts, proof of income (most recent food stamp letter, or 1 month of check stubs, or Statement of Support form) and immunization records. To learn more about the Job Corps log onto http://turner.jobcorps.gov. For information about the meeting please call Carole Albyn at 229.248.2665 #114. |
Parents of
Special Needs
Children Meet The Autism Awareness monthly meeting changed this fall to include all parents of special needs children. The name has changed to Parents of Special Needs Children. The Parents of Special Needs Children is meeting at noon on Tuesday, September 16th at the Decatur County – Gilbert H. Gragg Library. Parents with children diagnosed with any special need meet, talk, compare notes, discuss services they need, offer advice and support. Come and find out about services your child may qualify for such as audible books from SWGLAS. This is the second scheduled meeting for school year 2014 - 2015. The group regularly meets at the Decatur County - Gilbert H. Gragg Library on the third Tuesday of the month at noon. Call Carole Albyn at 229 248-2665 #114 for more information or email her at calbyn@swgrl.org. |
Intro to Computers ClassMiller County - James W. Merritt Jr. Memorial Library is hosting an Intro to Computers Class. Come and learn all the basics at this three day free class that will get you on computers and safely on the internet! Even though the program is free you must sign up for it. It will be held September 22 - 24 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Attendance is required for all three days. Contact the library at 758-3131.
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PowerPoint Class Decatur County - Gilbert H. Gragg Library is hosting a Microsoft PowerPoint Class Monday, September 22nd from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Learn how to work with clip art and create a basic presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. A basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is required. Space is limited; please call the library at 229.248.2665 to reserve your spot today.
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Giving Back to Your Community |
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There are many ways to serve your community, and one of those is to become more involved with the library! Each library is here to serve the community and is seeking your support with adding new books to the library. Monetary donations to the library can be made at any time and can be used as tax deductions. Memorials and honorariums are two other ways to contribute to the library and honor people in your life. A book plate is placed in each book that is purchased with these special funds according to the wishes of the donor. Sponsoring programs for the Summer Reading Program is another way to contribute to the community. For more information, please contact your library's manager to explore ways you can give back to your community. |
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Schedule of Upcoming Events:
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September
1 Labor Day -- All libraries are closed
2 Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC
Toddler Time 10:30 a.m.SEM
1st Tuesday Book Club 10 a.m. MIL
Games, Legos and Poke'mon Fan Club 3:30 p.m. DEC
Story Time 4 p.m. SEM
3 First Wednesday Book Club 10 a.m. SEM
4 Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC
9 Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC
Introduction to Computers 10 a.m. DEC
Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM
Games, Legos, and Poke'mon Fan Club 3:30 p.m. DEC
Story Time 4 p.m. SEM
10 Introduction to Computers 10 a.m. DEC
11 Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC
Introduction to Computers 10 a.m. DEC
15 Job Corps 10 a.m. DEC
16 Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC
Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM
Special Needs Parent Meeting 12 p.m. DEC
Game, Legos, and Poke'mon Fan Club 3:30 p.m. DEC
Story Time 4 p.m. SEM
18 Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC
Toddler Time 3:30 p.m. MIL
22 Intro to Computers 10 a.m. MIL
Scribblers Society 3:30 p.m. DEC
Intro to Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 5:30 DEC
23 Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC
Intro to Computers 10 a.m. MIL
Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM
Games, Legos, and Poke'mon Fan Club 3:30 p.m. DEC
Story Time 4 p.m. SEM
24 Intro to Computers 10 a.m. MIL
25 Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC
Teen Time 3:30 p.m. DEC
30 Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC
Games, Legos, and Poke'mon Fan Club 3:30 p.m.
DEC=Decatur; MIL = Miller; SEM = Seminole Counties |
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New Materials at Your Library!
Check out these and many more @ your library |
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All different now : Juneteenth, the first day of freedom
by Angela Johnson
A sumptuously illustrated tribute to the first observance of African American Emancipation Day is told through the eyes of a joyful little girl. By the three-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author of The First Part Last and the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Coming on Home Soon.
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Switched at birthday
by Natalie Standiford
Magically switching bodies after a birthday wish gone wrong, outcast Lavender and popular bully Scarlet are forced to live each other's lives while figuring out what has happened. By the author of The Secret Tree.
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Buzz kill
by Beth Fantaskey
In this fresh and funny teen mystery, 17-year-old Millie joins forces with her classmate, gorgeous but mysterious Chase Albright, to try to discover who murdered head football coach "Hollerin' Hank" Killdare—and why. Simultaneous eBook. 50,000 first printing.
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Hunting shadows
by Charles Todd
When three very different victims are murdered seemingly by the same killer, local police turn to Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge
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Sept 2
Spring Creek Grocery (10-11:30 a.m.)
Sept 3
Wingate’s Lodge (10-11:30 a.m.)
Recovery Community Center (12-1:30 p.m.)
Sept 9
Iron City Convenience Store (10-11 a.m.)
Sept 10
Parker Park in Climax (10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Sept 15
Selman Place Apartments (10-11 a.m.)
Sept 16
Gibbs Bainbridge Village Apartments (9-10 a.m.)
Brogdon’s Grocery (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
Sept 24 |
Spring Creek Park Resort (9:15-10:15 a.m.)
Parkside Mini Mart (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m The Bookmobile containing books, DVDs, and more travels to a stop near you during the month of September! Visit Mr. Max or Mr. Terry to get your hands on these materials. |
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Southwest Georgia Regional Library
301 S Monroe St
Bainbridge, Georgia 39819
229-248-2665www.swgrl.org |
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