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The SWGRL Spotlight A monthly e-news and information publication of the Southwest Georgia Regional Library System. November 2016 Volume 8, Issue 4 I am grateful for for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual." ~ Henry David Thoreau |
All of our libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2016 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Friday, November 25 at our normal times. |
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The Southwest Georgia Regional Library System would like to thank Rhonda Murphy and Robert Kline for 10 years of service! Rhonda is the Assistant Branch Manager at the Decatur County - Gilbert H. Gragg Library. Robert Kline is a Library Assistant, also in Decatur County. Both Rhonda and Robert have been very valuable to our team! |
Santa will be visiting all three of our libraries in December. Kids will have a chance to participate in an activity, meet Santa, and have their photo taken. Decatur County: Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 3 Registration will begin Monday, Nov. 7 Miller County: Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 3 Registration will begin Monday, Nov. 7 Seminole County: Meet Santa Saturday, December 3 No registration required |
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The Decatur County - Gilbert H. Gragg Library will be holding a 3-day Introduction to Computers class on Nov. 8 - Nov. 10 from 10 - 11 am. Spots are limited! Contact the library at 229-248-2665 to register. |
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Decatur County - Coding Club |
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The Decatur County - Gilbert H. Gragg Library will be holding Coding Club on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 4-5 pm. This Coding Club program is for kids (8-12) who participated in one of the first two classes. If your child missed out on this round, there will be a new class starting up next year! To reserve a spot, contact the library at 229-248-2665 to register. |
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Did you know the Southwest Georgia Library for Accessible Services is on Facebook? You can find us at www.facebook.com/SWGLAS or click on our SWGLAS Logo below. It's a great way to keep up with any updates for the library as well as news for the visually impaired population. For any questions about the services offered through SWGLAS, please contact us at 229-248-2680 |
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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 meet on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 10 a.m. and will be Finding Jake by Bryan Reardon. The book for December will be The Mistletoe Promise by Richard Paul Evans. 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 October 2, 2016 at 10 a.m. Book club members will be discussing The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman. The book for December will be The Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler. 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 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! |
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Check out local toddler and story times at your library! Decatur County offers Book Babies every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and Toddler Time every Thursday at 10 a.m. Miller County offers Toddler Time on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 10 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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The beginner's photography guide
by Chris Gatcum
Provides practical advice on the techniques of digital photography, with information on such topics as equipment, exposure, focusing, lenses, light, flash, and image enhancement
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Mockingbird : A Portrait of Harper Lee: from Scout to Go Set a Watchman
by Charles J. Shields
Furnishes an in-depth, meticulously researched portrait of the enigmatic woman behind the creation of To Kill a Mockingbird, describing the life and literary career of Harper Lee, her struggle to create her famed novel, and her contributions to the work of her lifelong friend Truman Capote's In Cold Blood. Reprint. 100,000 first printing.
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Little boy blue
by M. J Arlidge
Detective Helen Grace investigates an elusive serial killer who navigates a world in Southampton, England, where disguises and discretion are the norm, and where no one wants to come forward to say what they saw or what they know. By the international best-selling author of Eeny Meeny.
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The secret ingredient of wishes
by Susan Bishop Crispell
Leaving her hometown after her secret wish-granting powers backfire one time too many, Rachel searches for a new start and happiness in the home of an elderly spitfire, Catch, who possesses the ability to bind secrets by baking them into pies.
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Duck on a tractor
by David Shannon
The determined duck who made his trailblazing round-the-farm bicycle journey in Duck on a Bike resolves to jump on a tractor and drive it around the barnyard and through town, with uproarious consequences. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of No, David!
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School of the dead
by Avi
Unexpectedly befriending the supernatural-enthusiast uncle he previously found eccentric, Tony is devastated when his uncle dies suddenly and appears to him in ghost form at Tony's new school, where rumors are circulating about a missing student. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of Crispin. Simultaneous eBook. 75,000 first printing.
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Schedule of Upcoming Events:
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November 1: 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 2: First Wednesday Book Club 10:00 a.m. SEM Coding Club 3:30 p.m. SEM 3: Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC 8-10: Introduction to Computers 10:00 a.m. DEC 8: Book Babies 10 a.m. DEC Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM Legos & Games 4:00 p.m. SEM 9: Puzzle Club 2:00 p.m. DEC 10: Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC 14: Adult Coloring 3:30 p.m. SEM 15: Book Babies 10 a.m. DEC Adult Coloring 10:30 a.m. MIL Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM Legos & Games 4:00 p.m. SEM Coding Club 4:00 p.m. DEC 16: Puzzle Club 2:00 p.m. DEC 17: Medicare Assistance 10 a.m. - 12 p.m DEC Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC Toddler Time 10 a.m. MIL S.T.E.A.M. 3:30 p.m. MIL 21: Medicare Assistance 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. MIL Medicare Assistance 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. SEM 22: Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM Adult Coloring 1:30 p.m. DEC Legos & Games 4:00 p.m. SEM 24: ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED 29: Book Babies 10 a.m. DEC Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM S.T.E.A.M. 4:00 P.M. DEC Legos & Games 4:00 p.m. SEM 30: Puzzle Club 2:00 p.m. DEC DEC = Decatur; MIL = Miller; SEM = Seminole Counties |
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October Bookmobile Schedule |
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November 2 Recovery Community Center 10-11 a.m. November 7 Attapulgus Community Center 10 - 11 a.m. November 15 Gibbs Bainbridge Village Apartments 10 - 11 a.m. November 23 Parkside Mini Mart 10 a.m.- 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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