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The SWGRL Spotlight A monthly e-news and information publication of the Southwest Georgia Regional Library System. June 2019 Volume 10, Issue 11 "Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him." ~ Maya Angelou |
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In this Issue
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The Summer Reading Program has begun!
Come to the library today to sign up and receive your reading log.
For each 15 minutes you read, place a sticker on your reading log.
Each log is 12.5 hours of reading! Show your first complete reading log to receive a certificate.
Place your name on the wall so everybody who visits will know you filled up your log!
For each log you turn in, get a prize and an entry for the final prize drawing. All reading logs are due no later than July 12. |
Check out local toddler and story times at your library! Decatur County hosts Toddler Time on Thursdays at 10 am in June. Miller County will not host Toddler Time in June. Seminole County will not host Story Time in June. Join us for stories, songs, and activities! |
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New Books at the Library! |
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Spaceflight: The Complete Story from Sputnik to Curiosity
by Giles Sparrow
A comprehensive history of space exploration chronicles the development of space technology, including rockets, vehicles, and equipment; the role of the "space race;" tragedies; key accomplishments; and past and future missions.
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Apollo's Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings
by Roger D Launius
A space historian explores the many-faceted stories told about the meaning of the Apollo program and how it forever altered American society, and weaves in stories from important moments in Apollo’s history to draw readers into his analysis.
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American moonshot : John F. Kennedy and the great space race
by Douglas Brinkley
The historian author of Cronkite draws on new primary source material and firsthand interviews in a reassessment of the space program that examines the political, cultural and scientific factors that launched NASA and the space race. 200,000 first printing
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New Children's Books at the Library! |
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The Big Beyond: The Story of Space Travel
by James Carter
Blends accessible introductory text with engaging illustrations of a stargazing sky in a picture book chronicle of humanity's exploration of the mysteries of space that touches on how observers of the past used the constellations as guides, how present-day innovators are developing exploration technology and what the future might bring.
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Rocket to the Moon!
by Don Brown
Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, a graphic-novel history of rocket technology includes fact-filled, engaging coverage of such topics as ancient Chinese rockets, the ""bombs bursting in air"" during the War of 1812 and Russia's Sputnik program.
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Daring Dozen: The Twelve Who Walked on the Moon
by Suzanne Slade
Published to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing, a lavishly illustrated introduction to the 12 brave astronauts who have left footprints on the moon includes introductory details about the events and importance of the Apollo missions
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Schedule of Upcoming Events |
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3rd Fortnite at the Library 4 pm DEC DIY Craft Club 6 pm DEC 4th Meet the Cat in the Hat 10 am DEC First Tuesday Book Club 10 am MIL Meet the Cat in the Hat 1 pm SEM Meet the Cat in the Hat 3:30 pm MIL Chess Club 4 pm DEC
6th Toddler Time 10 am DEC Minecraft Club 4 pm DEC Legos at the Library 4 pm MIL
10th Fortnite at the Library 4 pm DEC Bainbridge Bookworms 6 pm DEC 11th Ron Anglin: Props in Space 10 am DEC Ron Anglin: Props in Space 1 pm SEM Ron Anglin: Props in Space 3:30 pm MIL 12th Bridge Club 1:30 pm DEC
Chess Club 4 pm DEC 13th Toddler Time 10 am DEC Minecraft Club 4 pm MIL Retirement: Making Your Money Last 5 pm DEC 17th Fortnite at the Library 4 pm DEC 18th Marc Grifftihs: Reach for the Stars 10 am DEC |
Marc Grifftihs: Reach for the Stars 1 pm SEM Marc Grifftihs: Reach for the Stars 3:30 pm MIL 19th Bridge Club 1:30 pm DEC Legos & More 4 pm DEC
24th Chasing the Moon: The Early Days 2 pm DEC Craft Club 3:30 pm SEM Fortnite at the Library 4 pm DEC All About Space 6 pm DEC
25th Animal Tales: Creatures of the Galaxy 10 am DEC Animal Tales: Creatures of the Galaxy 1 pm SEM Animal Tales: Creatures of the Galaxy 3:30 pm MIL Minecraft Club 4 pm SEM 26th Bridge Club 1:30 pm DEC
Chess Club 4 pm DEC
27th Toddler Time 10 am DEC Lunch & Learn: Financial Advice for Kids 11:30 am Lunch & Learn: Financial Advice for Adults 12:30 pm Native American Myths: Growing Corn 5pm DEC Last Thursday Book Club 6 pm MIL |
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DEC = Decatur; MIL = Miller; SEM = Seminole Counties |
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June 3rd Attapulgus Community Center 10-11 am June 5th Recovery Community Center 10-11 am June 19th Gibbs Bainbridge Village Apartments 10-11 am June 26th Parkside Mini Mart 10-11 am 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
229-248-2665www.swgrl.org |
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