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The SWGRL Spotlight
A monthly e-news and information publication of the Southwest Georgia Regional Library System. August 2015 Volume 7, Issue 12 |
New Youth Services and Community Relations Librarian |
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Kaycee Shiley joined the Southwest Georgia Regional Library System as the new Youth Services and Community Relations Librarian on July 1, 2015. Kaycee received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Florida State University, Panama City Campus in 2008, and graduated from Florida State University with her Masters in Library & Information Studies in December 2014. She has worked in child welfare in Florida since 2007, and has held different roles within that system including providing direct care to children in residential group homes, investigations, child advocacy in court, and recruiting, licensing, and retaining foster parents. Working with children has always been a passion of Kaycee's, and she is excited to have the opportunity to encourage and empower children to read, learn, and seek information in the hopes of developing life-long learners who value their public library. |
Beginning Computer Classes will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 through Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Decatur County-Gilbert H. Gragg Library. Please call the library at 229.248.2665 to reserve your spot for this class. For more advanced computer users, join us on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at the Decatur County-Gilbert H. Gragg Library for Advanced Microsoft Word. A basic knowledge of Microsoft Word is required before taking this class. Please call the Decatur County-Gilbert H. Gragg Library at 229.248.2665 to reserve your spot. Beginning Computer Classes will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 through Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Seminole County Public Library. |
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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 not meet during the month of August. The First Tuesday Book Club will resume in September. The First Wednesday Book Club meets at the Seminole County Public Library at 10 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! The book club is free to join and open to the public. For August, the First Wednesday Book Club is discussing The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate. If you missed out on the August book, the book for September is A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson, which has been made into a movie that will be released on September 2, 2015. |
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Southwest Georgia Library for Accessible Services |
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The Southwest Georgia Library for Accessible Services (SWGLAS) is a free program that provides talking books as well as books and magazines published in Braille for individuals who are legally blind, have significant vision loss and cannot read standard point even while wearing glasses, are unable to hold print books or turn pages, or have been certified by a medical doctor as having a reading disability due to an organic disorder. Materials are provided by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress, and can be provided to an individual and returned by postage-free mail. SWGLAS provides a myriad of reading materials, including children's books. For any questions about the services offered through SWGLAS, please contact us at 229-248-2680. |
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Play Legos at the Decatur County - Gilbert H. Gragg Library every Tuesday at 4 p.m. starting August 4, 2015! Attendees can build some fantastic creations with the library's Lego collection. Parents who bring their children to play Legos will now have the opportunity to enjoy a good puzzle. While your children are building their Lego creations, you can put together an intriguing puzzle. The Lego collection is made possible by the Decatur County - Gilbert H. Gragg Library Foundation. Children of all ages are welcome, and parents are encouraged to join in the fun with puzzles! |
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Schedule of Upcoming Events:
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August 4: Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM Story Time 4:00 p.m. SEM Legos & Games 4:00 p.m. DEC 5: First Wednesday Book Club 10:00 a.m. SEC 11-13: Introductory Computer Classes 10:00 a.m. SEC 11: Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM Story Time 4:00 p.m. SEM Legos & Games 4:00 p.m. DEC 17: Advanced Microsoft Word Computer Class 5:30 p.m. DEC 18-20: Introductory Computer Classes 10:00 a.m. DEC 18: Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM Story Time 4:00 p.m. SEM Legos & Games 4:00 p.m. DEC 20: Story Time 3:30 p.m. MIL 25: Toddler Time 10 a.m. DEC Toddler Time 10:30 a.m. SEM Story Time 4:00 p.m. SEM Legos & Games 4:00 p.m. DEC 31: BINGO 3:30 p.m. SEM 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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The truth according to us : a novel
by Annie Barrows
Refusing to marry according to her senator father's wishes before taking a job with the Federal Writer's Project, Miss Layla Beck boards with an eccentric family in a backwater town before discovering long-kept secrets. By the #1 best-selling co-author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.
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The patriot threat
by Steve Berry
A tale inspired by debates surrounding 16th Amendment tax collection practices finds Cotton Malone pulled out of retirement to track a rogue North Korean who may have acquired top-secret Treasury Department files capable of decimating the U.S. economy. By the New York Times best-selling author.
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Blueprints : a novel
by Barbara Delinsky
The bond between a talented carpenter and her architect daughter is challenged by a career-shifting network decision, a family death, sudden parenting responsibilities and changing romantic prospects. By the New York Times best-selling author of Sweet Salt Air.
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Proof of forever
by Lexa Hillyer
Magically transported back in time to the summer when they were 15 years old, four estranged former best friends revisit events, interpersonal dynamics and a devastating secret that led to their separation. 100,000 first printing.
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Pete the cat's train trip
by James Dean
Embarking on a train trip to visit his grandmother, Pete the Cat accompanies the conductor on a tour of the train, looks at the engine and blows the whistle while making new friends and playing train-themed games. Simultaneous. 175,000 first printing.
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A warm welcome
by Erica David
When Olaf brings news of a faraway summer queen who has magical powers involving fire and heat, Anna and Elsa embark on a journey to the queen's land, which is trapped in an eternal summer. Movie tie-in.
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August 3 Attapulgus Community Center 10 - 11 a.m. August 4 Spring Creek Grocery 10 - 11:30 a.m. August 5 Recovery Community Center 10-11:30 a.m. August 11 Iron City Convenience Store 10 - 11 a.m. August 12 Parker Park in Climax 10:30-11:30 a.m. August 17 Selman Place Apartments 10 - 11 a.m. August 18 Gibbs Bainbridge Village Apartments 9-10 a.m. Brogdon’s Grocery 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. August 26 Spring Creek Park Resort 9:15 a.m.-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! Visit Mr. Terry to get your hands on these materials. |
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Southwest Georgia Regional Library
301 S Monroe St
Bainbridge, Georgia 39819
229-248-2665http://www.swgrl.org |
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