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The SWGRL Spotlight A monthly e-news and information publication of the Southwest Georgia Regional Library System. December 2019 Volume 11, Issue 5 “Libraries always remind me that there are good things in this world.”
~ Lauren Ward |
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In this Issue
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Come to the library for a visit with Santa Claus! Miller: December 7th @ 9:30 am. Please register in advance by calling 229-758-3131. Sponsored by Ameris Bank, PeoplesSouth Bank, and First State Bank of Colquitt. Decatur: December 7th, 9 am - 12 pm. No registration required. Sponsored by First Port City Bank, Bainbridge Public Safety, and Decatur County Fire & Rescue. |
Check out local toddler and story times at your library! Decatur County hosts Toddler Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 am. Miller County hosts Toddler Time on the third Thursday of each month at 10 am. Seminole County hosts Story Time on the second Tuesday of each month at 4 pm. Join us for stories, songs, and activities! |
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New Books at the Library! |
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The 19th Christmas
by James Patterson
As the holidays approach, Detective Lindsay Boxer and her friends in the Women's Murder Club have much to celebrate. Crime is down. The medical examiner's office is quiet. And the news cycle is so slow that journalist Cindy Thomas is on assignment to tell a story about the true meaning of the season for San Francisco. Then a fearsome criminal known only as 'Loman' seizes control of the headlines.
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A Christmas Gathering: A Novel
by Anne Perry
A beautiful spy’s clandestine message complicates the holidays at a friend’s country home for a newly married former head of the London Special Branch, who would prevent history from repeating itself. By the best-selling author of the William Monk series.
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Wyoming Heart
by Diana Palmer
A gruff rancher who works the land with his bare hands in spite of his wealth unexpectedly falls in love with his troublesome neighbor, a city-bred writer who urges him to open his heart to her world. Simultaneous.
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New Children's Books at the Library! |
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Happy Howlidays
by James Patterson
A sequel to Dog Diaries is told from the perspective of an irrepressible pooch who, in the aftermath of a disaster involving a “fangsgiving” turkey, explores the mysteries of the holiday season, from strange visitors named “Carol” that howl at the door to shiny trees that sprout everywhere, while also trying to figure out how to get out of the doghouse in time for “Critter-Mess.”
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I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles
by Jean Marzollo
Incorporating new bonus riddles and an original search-and-find design, an updated edition invites children to search for Christmas-themed hidden objects on intricately detailed, festive spreads of snowy landscapes, a store window, a Christmas tree and Santa’s workshop.
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There's an Elf in Your Book
by Tom Fletcher
The YouTube star and best-selling author of There’s a Monster in Your Book depicts a mischievous elf who shares offbeat recommendations for making it onto Santa’s “nice” list, outlining tongue-in-cheek suggestions for caroling, clapping and burping.
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Schedule of Upcoming Events |
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2nd Fortnite at the Library 4 pm DEC DIY Craft Club 6 pm DEC 3rd Toddler Time 10 am DEC First Tuesday Book Club 10 am MIL Legos at the Library 4 pm SEM 4th First Wed. Book Club 10 am SEM Bridge Club 1:30 pm DEC Chess Club 4 pm DEC5th Toddler Time 10 am DEC Kids' Craft: Snowflakes 3:30 pm SEM* Minecraft Club 4 pm DEC Legos at the Library 4 pm MIL 7th A Visit with Santa 9 am DEC Breakfast with Santa 9:30 am MIL* 9th Fortnite at the Library 4 pm DEC Resume Workshop 5:30 pm DEC Bainbridge Bookworms 6 pm DEC 10th Toddler Time 10 am DEC Intro. Computer Class 10 am DEC* Minecraft Club 4 pm MIL Story Time 4 pm SEM 11th Reading Rangers 10 am DEC Intro. Computer Class 10 am DEC* Bridge Club 1:30 pm DEC Chess Club 4 pm DEC |
12th Toddler Time 10 am DEC Intro. Computer Class 10 am DEC Roblox at the Library 4 pm MIL The Bookies Book Club 6 pm MIL 16th Fortnite at the Library 4 pm DEC17th Toddler Time 10 am DEC 18th Bridge Club 1:30 pm DEC Chess Club 4 pm DEC 19th Toddler Time 10 am DEC Toddler Time 10 am MIL Legos & More 4 pm DEC 24th ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY 25th ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY 26th ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY 30th Craft Club 3:30 pm SEM Fortnite at the Library 4 pm DEC
31st Toddler Time 10 am DEC |
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DEC = Decatur; MIL = Miller; SEM = Seminole Counties |
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December 2nd Attapulgus Community Center 10-11 am December 4th Recovery Community Center 10-11 am December 18th Gibbs Bainbridge Village Apartments 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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