Summer Vacation Reading Program Schedule!

It's that time of year again! Vacation Reading began June 1 and will continue through to July 11. We have programs for all ages, so come on in and join us! All programs are free, and we will provide the materials for all activities unless otherwise noted.

This year we have three Reading Clubs - "Be Creative" for the younger ones, "Express Yourself" for middle- & high-schoolers (ages 11 - 18) and "Master the Art of Reading" for adults. There's a reading program for everyone, and weekly prizes to be had for all ages! For rules of entry, come to the library and sign up!


WEEKLY EVENTS

EVERY MONDAY AT 10 AM - Preschool storytime. SCREVEN

EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 11 AM - Storytime. JENKINS

EVERY THURSDAY AT 10 AM - Craft time. SCREVEN



SPECIAL EVENTS

JUNE 2 - COWBOY BRUCE & THE 2B RANCH WILD WEST SHOW: 11 AM SCREVEN, 2 PM JENKINS
Round up the whole family to see this rootin' tootin' whip-crackin' trick-ropin' show!

JUNE 3 - STORYTIME: 11 AM JENKINS
Tie-dye shirts and have a party!
MASK-ERADE: 3 PM JENKINS
Decorate cool masks with all sorts of goodies and use them as cool wall decor! Suggested for ages 10+

JUNE 4 - 20 YEAR CELEBRATION FOR THE SCREVEN COUNTY LIBRARY: 7 PM SCREVEN
Please join us as we celebrate 20 years in our current location with live music, light refreshments, and the announcement of the winner of the Youth Photo Contest! The winner of the contest will win $25 from the Sylvania Jr. Woman's Club! All ages welcome.

JUNE 6 - CREATE A MASTERPIECE CONTEST: JENKINS
Come in June 6 and pick up a Bag o' Stuff. Put it together and see who can make the coolest creation from random items and your own supplies! While supplies last. To enter the contest, creations must be turned in on or before June 12.

JUNE 9 - DAVID GINN'S READING MAGIC SHOW: 11 AM SCREVEN, 2 PM JENKINS
Learn about the magic of books with David Ginn, who says, "When you read a book, it can help you learn or let you have fun, or both!" See if you can figure out how his tricks work, but remember - a good magician never reveals his secrets! Fun for all ages.

JUNE 10 - LUNCH & A MOVIE: 11:30 AM SCREVEN
"To Kill a Mockingbird" Suggested for adults.
KEEP SCREVEN BEAUTIFUL'S ECO-FRIENDLY STORYTIME & CRAFT: 2 PM SCREVEN
Use ordinary objects to create eco-friendly crafts. Makes recycling fun! All ages.
COVER ME: 3 PM JENKINS
We'll give you an ordinary notebook. You create a personalized journal! Suggested for ages 10+

JUNE 11 - MASK-ERADE: 3 PM SCREVEN
Decorate cool masks with all sorts of goodies and use them as cool wall decor! Suggested for ages 10+

JUNE 12 - KEEPING YOU IN STITCHES: 1 PM SCREVEN
Renae Masters will show you how to create masterpieces with plastic canvas and yarn! Suggested for ages 10+

JUNE 17 - MR. BOB LINSENMEYER, THE SINGING STORYTELLER: 11 AM SCREVEN, 2 PM JENKINS
He sings, he plays guitar, he tells funny stories and jokes - it's a ton of fun for the whole family!
BOX IT UP: 3 PM JENKINS
We'll give you a box. You add the bling! Great for Father's Day (remember, that's Sunday, June 21!) Suggested for ages 10+

JUNE 18 - COVER ME: 3 PM SCREVEN
We'll give you an ordinary notebook. You create a personalized journal! Suggested for ages 10+

JUNE 19 - FRIDAY FILM: 1 PM JENKINS
What's the movie? Come and see! For all ages

JUNE 23 - SCOTT DOUGLAS: 11 AM SCREVEN 2 PM JENKINS
Listen and play music from around the world! All ages

JUNE 24 - LUNCH & A MOVIE: 11:30 AM SCREVEN
"Vanity Fair". Suggested for adults.
KEEP SCREVEN BEAUTIFUL'S ECO-FRIENDLY STORYTIME & CRAFT: 2 PM SCREVEN
Use ordinary objects to create eco-friendly crafts. Makes recycling fun! All ages.
WEAR IT OUT: 3 PM JENKINS
Bring in a t-shirt. Leave with wearable art!Suggested for ages 10+
STORYTIME: 11 AM JENKINS
Boardgame Bonanza! Bring your favorite game and play against someone new! All ages.

JUNE 25 - BOX IT UP: 3 PM SCREVEN
We'll give you a box. You add the bling! Great for a gift or to hold all your small stuff. Suggested for ages 10+

JUNE 26 - KEEPING YOU IN STITCHES: 1 PM SCREVEN
Renae Masters will show you how to create masterpieces with plastic canvas and yarn! Suggested for ages 10+
MAGNOLIA SPRINGS ALLIGATORS: 2 PM JENKINS
Yep, that's right! The rangers from Magnolia Springs State Park are bringing real live alligators to the library! All ages.

JUNE 30 - RONALD McDONALD VISITS THE SCREVEN COUNTY LIBRARY: 11 AM SCREVEN
All ages are welcome to meet the most famous clown alive!

JULY 1 - KARAOKE CRAZINESS! 3 PM JENKINS
Sing to karaoke tunes and play Dance Dance Revolution! Suggested for ages 10+
STORYTIME: 11 AM JENKINS
It's all about the Fourth of July! All ages.

JULY 2 - WEAR IT OUT: 3 PM SCREVEN
Bring in a t-shirt. Leave with wearable art!Suggested for ages 10+

JULY 3 & 4 - CLOSED
Have a happy Fourth of July!

JULY 8 - LUNCH & A MOVIE: 11:30 AM SCREVEN
Suggested for adults.
KEEP SCREVEN BEAUTIFUL'S ECO-FRIENDLY STORYTIME & CRAFT: 2 PM SCREVEN
Use ordinary objects to create eco-friendly crafts. Makes recycling fun! All ages.
"EXPRESS YOURSELF" TEEN WRAP-UP PARTY: 3 PM JENKINS
Find out who is the winner of the Art & Lit Magazine contest! (And have some pizza and a party while you're at it.) "Express Yourself" participants only! Suggested for ages 10+
STORYTIME: 11 AM JENKINS
Let's cook! Tasty treats that even little hands can make! All ages.

JULY 9 - KEEPING YOU IN STITCHES: 1 PM SCREVEN
Renae Masters will show you how to create masterpieces with plastic canvas and yarn! Suggested for ages 10+

JULY 10 - FRIDAY FILMS: 1 PM JENKINS
What's the movie? Come and see! All ages.

JULY 11 - KARAOKE CRAZINESS! "EXPRESS YOURSELF TEEN WRAP-UP PARTY 6:30 PM SCREVEN
Sing to karaoke tunes and play Dance Dance Revolution! "Express Yourself" participants only! Suggested for ages 10+

JULY 13 - CURIOUS MOON PUPPETS: 11 AM SCREVEN, 2 PM JENKINS
The last event of the Vacation Reading Program! All ages.

JULY 15 - STORYTIME: 11 AM JENKINS
Presented by the Jenkins County 4-H club. All ages

JULY 24 - FRIDAY FILMS: 1 PM JENKINS
What's the movie? Come and see! All ages.


Please come and join in on the fun! And remember, every special event you go to is another chance to win one of our weekly drawings!

Ramatu Afegbua-Sabbat coming May 2nd!

Ramatu Afegbua-Sabbatt is a native of Nigeria, West Africa and began her career as a dancer, musician, actress and storyteller in elementary school.

Committed to community-based art education, Ms. Afegbua-Sabbatt is listed on the teaching artist rosters of Fulton County's School Arts Program, Georgia Council for the Arts' Residency Artists Directory and Young Audiences/Woodruff Arts Center. She is also an instructor with Atlanta Ballet Center for Dance Education Program at the West End Performing Arts Centre.

Ms. Afegbua-Sabbatt dances with Manga at public events and is featured in Atlanta's annual Osun festival dance celebration, Manga's signature concert.

News from KNOWhere - 3-31-09

It's no joke - it's been busy here at the library! And we have a ton of books, links and more to share with you. April is both National Poetry Month and National Humor Month. Why not celebrate both at once by borrowing a book of funny poems by Shel Silverstein, Jeff Foxworthy or Ogden Nash? Ever wonder about the origins of April Fools Day, Easter, or other spring holidays? We can help you find out what you want to know!

April 15 will be here before you know it! If you haven’t done your taxes yet, we have both Federal and Georgia income tax forms available.

Do you love the library? Show your love by joining the Friends of the Library! It’s a great way to help support the library and its services, and It’s only $5 a year to join.

Spring has sprung! Come to the library to celebrate the season and learn to make your spring garden as beautiful and bountiful as the ones in our books!

News from Screven

Tuesdays are great here at the library! Every Tuesday at 10 am we have our wonderful storytimes, in which we read a great story and then have a fun craft or art project for the kids to do.

Did you know the library is a cell phone collection site? If you have an old phone you’re not using anymore, bring it to the library (with the charger, please!) and donate it to provide emergency phone service to the victims of domestic violence.

News from Jenkins

“Cell Phones for Soldiers” begins this Friday. Bring in your old phone (with charger) and donate it to a soldier or sailor serving overseas. It’s a great way to do something good for those who have put their own lives on the line for us.

Our storytime for today, April 1, really is about April Fool’s Day! It will be at 4 pm. Next Wednesday, April 8 at 4 pm, will be about “Bunnies and Baskets.” There will be no story time on Wednesday, April 15.

Now, on to the books!

ONE WHOLE AND PERFECT DAY by Judith Clarke. Lily’s mom is flaky, her brother’s a dreamer, her grandmother’s scheming, and Lily’s got to keep it all from falling apart. And Lily? She just wants to fall in love.

NOVEMBER BLUES by Sharon M. Draper. November Nelson thought her life couldn’t get worse when she lost her boyfriend, Josh, to a pledge gone horribly wrong, but she was mistaken. Jericho Prescott knows her pain – Josh wasn’t just his cousin, but his best friend. Can Jericho stop hiding from his pain and help November, or will she have to face her trials alone?

GEORGIA’S LAND OF THE GOLDEN ISLES by Burnette Vanstory. If you’re interested in the history of Georgia, and Georgia’s coastal islands in particular, you’ll want to read this classic of Georgia history. From Oglethorpe and the Indians to the Gullahs and the elite of America, she carries you through the history of the Gold Coast island by island.

THERE IS NO ME WITHOUT YOU: ONE WOMAN’S ODYSSEY TO RESCUE AFRICA’S CHILDREN by Melissa Fay Greene. Haregewoin Teferra was a grief-stricken widow and recluse when a priest showed up on her doorstep and left her with first one, then a second orphaned child. Soon, children of all ages were being brought to her by dying parents and families too poor to support another mouth to feed, and she was learning firsthand about the depth of the AIDS pandemic that is leaving millions of African children orphaned.

THE CONDITION by Jennifer Haigh. In 1976, the McKotches seemed like the perfect family – Frank, the eminent scientist, Paulette, the pedigreed wife, three beautiful children… and then they went to a family vacation. When Frank noticed that his teenaged daughter Gwen was a full head shorter than her younger cousin, and that Gwen showed no signs of puberty, he knew that something was horribly wrong.

DEER-RESISTANT LANDSCAPING: PROVEN ADVICE AND STRATEGIES FOR OUTWITTING DEER AND 20 OTHER PESKY MAMMALS by Neil Soderstrom. From armadillos to woodchucks, porcupines to moles, there are lots of critters that think your garden looks tasty. Here you can find information about them, where you can find them, and how you can persuade them that your yard is not where they want to be. From picking plants that they hate to diseases that can be spread by the pests to you and your pets, this is a valuable resource for those of you with furry pests in your yard.

GOT TO BE REAL: FOUR ORIGINAL LOVE STORIES by E. Lynn Harris, Erick Jerome Dickey, Colin Channer & Marcus Major. Four of today’s hottest African-American authors have offered up short stories that will steam your windows.

THE WOMEN by T. C. Boyle. Frank Lloyd Wright was possibly the greatest architectural genius that America ever produced. He was also infamous for his refusal to be bound by any convention and his larger than life attitude. Here, his life is explored through the tempestuous experiences of four women who loved him.

FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR THE UTTERLY CONFUSED by Joel Lerner. From investing in precious metals and gems to IRAs, the stock market to savings bonds, Social Security to mortgages to reverse mortgages, prenuptial agreements to wills, there’s many ways to protect your money and even opportunities to make it.

THE TOTAL MONEY MAKEOVER: A PROVEN PLAN FOR FINANCIAL FITNESS by Dave Ramsey. Radio’s most popular financial advisor presents his plan to help you live debt-free… even in today’s tricky economy.

CAREFREE PLANTS: 200 BEAUTIFUL, LOW-MAINTENANCE PLANTS ANYONE CAN GROW by Reader’s Digest. Spending too much time coddling delicate plants? Tired of fighting to keep your garden alive? Pick from these plants and cut your tending time down – and give yourself more time to enjoy your beautiful yard!

SEDUCTION OF A PROPER GENTLEMAN by Victoria Alexander. Oliver Leighton, Earl of Norcroft, is bored. His friends have all married off, and he’s stuck in the country with no company but a bottle of brandy. His boredom ends when a pretty young woman shows up on his doorstep with a bump on her head, claiming she can’t remember anything… but he’s got his suspicions about that.

THE BRASS VERDICT by Michael Connelly. Defense attorney Mickey Haller is finally back on track. After two years of trouble, he’s back in the courtroom, and he’s got the biggest case of his life defending a Hollywood producer from murder charges. But he’s inherited the case from another lawyer who was brutally murdered, and it looks like Mickey may be next.

SWEETHEART DEAL by Claire Matturro. Lilly Cleary was quite happy to leave Bugfest, GA and move to Sarasota to be a defense attorney. But when someone frames her mother for murder – and tries to kill her with red ants – Lilly has no choice but to go back home to do a little exterminating.

WHILE MY SISTER SLEEPS by Barbara Delinsky. Molly and Robin Snow are sisters, both with their own successful careers: Molly as a horticulturalist and Robin as a world-class runner. But when Robin has a massive heart attack and falls into a coma, it falls to Molly to make the hard choices… and to discover things she never knew about the sister she loved.

ECO-CRAFT: RECYCLE RECRAFT RESTYLE by Susan Wasinger. From making a rag rug to creating bowls out of office paper, from creating a chandelier out of milk-jugs to planting a garden with homemade seed balls, there’s all sorts of fascinating projects to be made with things you’d normally throw away.

STOP FORECLOSURE NOW by Lloyd Segal. Are you having trouble making your mortgage payments? Are you worried you’ll lose your home? An experienced mortgage banker & investor gives you tips on how to keep your roof over your head without destroying your credit rating.

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Never Mind the Pussycat: The Ornithological Art of Edward Lear
Exhibit about Edward Lear, who "is best remembered for his Nonsense, the preposterous rhymes and sketches loved by generations of children. ... This exhibit focuses on a brief period of Lear's youth [when] ... he created some of the most extraordinary images of birds ever made." Features examples of his illustrations of birds such as the parrot, crow, toucan, and owl. Also includes limericks and a brief bibliography. From Albert R. Mann Library, Cornell University.

Rosie: A Legend on the Home Front
Transcript of a round table talk with the author of the book "Our Mothers' War" and two women "home front" veterans of World War II: one a tack welder on PT boats at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and the other an African American clerk for the segregated boilermakers' union serving the San Francisco Bay Area's Kaiser shipyards. Accompanied by a slide show. From the fall 2007 issue of Common Ground, a National Park Service publication.

NAACP 100 Years 100 Films, 1909-2009
"The Purpose of the NAACP Top 100 Films of the Century (1909-2009) is to identify the top 100 multicultural film projects that have had the greatest influence on people of color, primarily African Americans, and American popular culture." Browse films using the scrolling timeline and then slide the rating bar for each film. Requires free registration to rate films. From the NAACP.

Birds, Bees and Blooms
"Presented here is a selection of some of the wonderful natural history books now in the care of Glasgow University Library's Special Collections." Features images from John James Audubon's "Birds of America," Charles Darwin's "Origin of Species" Robert Hooke's "Micrographia," and others. Includes a selected bibliography. From the Special Collections Department, Library, University of Glasgow, Scotland.

Reading Tea Leaves
Introduction to the art of reading tea leaves to tell fortunes. Includes description of the ritual ("Put a pinch of tealeaves in the cup and pour boiling water over them. ... Drink the contents of the cup leaving tealeaves and a very small amount of liquid." Then swirl the contents of the cup.), and how fortunes are told based on the shape and location of leaves. From the Tea Association of the USA.

Etsy: The Storque
Blog from a forum for crafters to sell products online. Topics for entries include marketing, pricing, project ides, showcasing work, and potential purchases inspired by looks at individuals' interior decorations. Also includes process videos.

Women's History Month
Compilation of federal government resources celebrating Women's History Month, observed in March. Features exhibitions, biographies, articles and stories, lesson plans and student activities, and other material about women's history. Also learn about the current year's theme and about special events at federal government institutions. From the Library of Congress, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.

State Economic Stimulus Plans
This chart, from 2009, shows U.S. state-level stimulus plans proposed "in response to the current economic recession." The table includes a description of each stimulus plan (many for infrastructure improvements), and, where available the proposed spending amount. From the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

Daily IPTV
"A leading news and information source for buyers and providers of IPTV [Internet Protocol Television] hardware and services, Daily IPTV covers everything from content and convergence to standards and protocols and emerging trends and technologies. The site reports cutting-edge technology as well as news as it happens." Includes news, white papers (requires free registration to view), and event listings.

How Stem Cells Work
This article provides brief background about stem cells, pluripotent cells that can develop into every cell, and related matters. Topics include how stem cells operate, acquiring embryonic stem cells for research, replicating stem cells in a lab, research challenges, using stem cells to treat diseases, and controversy over research. From HowStuffWorks.

In Character
Audio and essays about the "tricksters, vamps, heroes, [and] scamps [who have become] indelible American characters." Covers fictional characters such as Charlotte the spider, Uncle Tom, The Joker from Batman, Nancy Drew, Jo March, Charlie Brown, Philip Marlowe, Indiana Jones, Dora the Explorer, Holden Caulfield, Lassie, Barbie (who turns 50 in 2009), and more. From National Public Radio (NPR).

Economix
This blog attempts to explain the economy and economics of everyday life. Topics include home mortgage deductions on income taxes, bank nationalization, worker layoffs, economic stimulus plans, happiness, and how "the recession is helping foment a return to the do-it-yourself ethic." Includes links to related information. Entries go back to September 2008. From The New York Times.

Discovering American Women's History Online
"This database provides access to digital collections of primary sources (photos, letters, diaries, artifacts, etc.) that document the history of women in the United States. These diverse collections range from Ancestral Pueblo pottery to Katrina Thomas's photographs of ethnic weddings from the late 20th century." Search, or browse by subject, state, time period, or primary source type. Maintained by librarian Ken Middleton of Middle Tennessee State University.

International Year of Natural Fibres 2009
Website for this international year that has the goal of raising "the profile of [natural] fibres and to emphasise their value to consumers while helping to sustain the incomes of the farmers." Includes feature stories about natural fibers and fiber industry (such as Peru's alpaca herders), event listings, and profiles of natural fibers such as flax, jute, sisal, and wool. Available in several languages. From the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Project Information Literacy
Website for "a national study about early adults and their information-seeking behaviors, competencies, and the challenges they face when conducting research in the digital age. ... [It] investigates how early adults on different college campuses conduct research for course work and how they conduct 'everyday research' for use in their daily lives." Features a February 2009 progress report, articles, video clips, and related material. From the University of Washington's (UW) Information School (iSchool).

Green Your Spring Cleaning
This tip sheet offers ideas for environmentally responsible house cleaning, such as using old clothing and sheets for dust rags, avoiding cleaners that contain phosphates, and replacing mothballs with a more natural alternative. Includes links to a related article on making your own nontoxic cleaning products and to cleaning product listings in a screened green business directory. From Green America (formerly Co-op America), a nonprofit membership organization.

Points of Light Institute
Website for an organization that promotes volunteer activity and civic engagement in the U.S., helps develop infrastructure for community change, and "demonstrate[s] the power of citizens actively engaged in changing our world and solving problems." Includes a directory of volunteer centers, description of programs (such as disaster preparedness and Earned Income Tax Credit Initiative), resources for volunteers, and related material.

Well, that's all for now - see you at the library!

News from KNOWhere - 3-9-09

March is Youth Art Month! Celebrate it by encouraging a young person you know to create something special!


News from Screven

TWILIGHT fans! Come in Saturday, March 21 at 2 pm for a special one-time showing of the movie TWILIGHT. It's Bella and Edward together on the big screen, and it's going to be awesome!

Come to the library to see the great work done by Jason Walker’s art students at Screven County High School!

Tuesdays are terrific for tots! Every Tuesday at 10 am we have our wonderful storytimes, with magical stories and adorable craft projects suited to little hands. Bring your child and they can join the fun!

Free Movie Fridays at 3:30 are the bee’s knees! This Friday’s movie is THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES, in which a young girl in the pre-Civil Rights era South runs away and finds a new life and happiness in the most unexpected of places. Next Friday, it’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 – you know you want to see it! And just to make Friday the 13th that little bit luckier, you can also come in early and join our Wii party from 10:30 am through 3 pm!

News from Jenkins

TWILIGHT fans! Come in Saturday, March 21 at 12 pm for a special one-time showing of the movie TWILIGHT. It's Bella and Edward together on the big screen, and it's going to be awesome!

Wednesdays are wonderful at the library! Bring in your elementary to preschool age kids in to the library every Wednesday at 4 pm and let them listen to a fun story and do a creative craft project - and it's all free!


Now, on to the books!

THE FICTION CLASS by Susan Breen. Arabella Hicks is an author who can’t manage to find an ending to her novel, and whose writing class students seem more than a little difficult. But most of all, she’s a daughter frustrated by her mother. Can a shared love of writing finally bring them together?

AGAINST MEDICAL ADVICE: A TRUE STORY by James Patterson & Hal Friedman. Cory Friedman wasn’t even five years old when he woke up with an uncontrollable urge to shake his head. From that point on, his life became a torment as he suffered from irrepressible tics and involuntary speaking, and the medications he was put on to stop his problem only made things worse. Learn how he and his family found a way through the confusion and pain to triumph.

LIVING DEAD IN DALLAS by Charlaine Harris. Sookie Stackhouse is not having a good time. Her coworker has been murdered, and no one cares. Worse, she has a run-in with a creepy creature that gives her a thorough (and poisonous) tongue-lashing, which leaves her in debt to the local vampires for sucking the poison out of her system. And now they’re calling in the favor…

CURSE OF AL CAPONE’S GOLD by Mike Thompson. Prohibition-era cop Andy Larson and four of his friends have a simple plan: hijack a truckload of bootleg booze coming in from Canada. It’s not like it’s a crime to steal from crooks, right? But then a guard kills one of Larson’s friends, and all the bootleggers get killed in the shootout. Larson finds he’s got his hands full with $60,000 of Al “Scarface” Capone’s money… and nobody crosses Al Capone.

HGTV FLOWER GARDENING: BRING HOME THE SECRETS OF GREAT GARDENS by Jessica Brinkert. From a bog in a pot to a garden straight out of Thailand, there’s a wealth of information about different types of gardens available, as well as projects in each chapter ranging from making mulch to creating gourd art.

TOTALLY BIZARRE from Ripley’s Believe It Or Not. A man who has collected over 10,000 matchbooks – and wears a vest made from them wherever he goes. An Easter outfit made from corn cobs and orange peel. Diapers for pet birds. A life-sized monster truck made of balloons. These things and more are TOTALLY BIZARRE.

JELLICOE ROAD by Melina Marchetta. Taylor Markham was abandoned on Jellicoe Road when she was only eleven. Now, at seventeen, she’s trying desperately to figure out why and to put the pieces of her past together again. Will finding the clues to her past give her a chance to change her future?

MORIBITO: GUARDIAN OF THE SPIRIT by Nahoko Uehashi. Translated from the Japanese novel upon which the anime MORIBITO was based, this is the story of the spear-wielding bodyguard Balsa and her attempts to defend the young Prince Chagum from the monster Rarunga… and his own father.

DOG-FRIENDLY DOG TRAINING by Andrea Arden. Arden is a nationally known and well-respected dog trainer and behaviorist, whose methods focus on positive reinforcement, mutual respect and a clear understanding of what goes through a dog’s mind. Here, she shares her training methods in the second edition of her classic book on dog-training.

THE DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME by Stephen King. The graphic novel adaptation of King’s Dark Tower series continues the story of the Gunslinger, Roland Deschain, as he and his ka-tet fight their way out of Hambly.

ALL PETS GO TO HEAVEN by Sylvia Browne. Famous psychic Browne explores what pets mean to us, their place in Creation, and their spiritual purpose in our lives.

UP TO NO GOOD by Carl Weber. Church trustee James Black knows there’s always a man right around the corner – after all, he’s been that man for years, sleeping with one conquest after another, and not worrying about whether they’re married. But now he’s fallen in love, and his former flames are gathering around to try to burn his new relationship down around his ears.

Links to these and other great sites can also be found at www.sjrls.org

Jackson Library: Hot Topics
Collection of "relevant full-text articles that highlight flashpoints of ... current hot issues" in the business world. Features topic pages for "Financial Crisis and Bailout," "Madoff Scandal," climate change, food prices, housing market and the economy, and many more. Most full-text articles are available to all users; some (marked) are only accessible to the Stanford University community. From the Jackson Library, Stanford Graduate School of Business.

The Aloha Shirt
Brief illustrated history of the brightly colored and patterned casual Hawaiian shirts known as "aloha shirts." "In the late 1920's and early 1930's tourists, always looking for exotic souvenirs, fell for a fad of the young islanders, unusual prints. Artists and tailors spotted a serious business. The name 'aloha shirt,' registered in 1936, soon labeled a flourishing industry." Includes photos. From a Hawaiian coffee company that also produces a travel and tourism magazine.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Equal Pay and Compensation Discrimination
Background about federal equal pay and compensation laws "enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990." Includes a notice about the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, signed into law in January 2009. From the EEOC.

With Malice Toward None: The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition
Website companion to a 2009 exhibition that "commemorates the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of the nation's revered sixteenth president," Abraham Lincoln. Features essays and digitized items on the themes of his rise to national prominence, his presidency, and his assassination. Also includes Lincoln vignettes and interactive presentations from the artifacts. From the Library of Congress (LOC).

Charles Darwin After the "Origin"
Companion to a 2009 exhibition celebrating "the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of the 'Origin of Species.'" It focuses on "a significant period in Darwin's life that has thus far received little attention -- the twenty-two years following the publication of 'Origin.'" Features annotated images on topics such as mating displays and expression of emotions. Also includes links. From Cornell University Library and Museum of the Earth.

The Economics of Nuclear Power
This January 2009 article considers whether nuclear power production "is cost competitive with other forms of electricity generations." Discusses external costs, the cost of fuel, comparisons of electricity generation and costs of different fuels and technologies, future cost competitiveness, and reprocessing fuel. Also includes a link to their extensive 2005 report on the subject. From the World Nuclear Association, an organization "promoting the peaceful worldwide use of nuclear power as a sustainable energy resource."

Recovery.gov
"Recovery.gov is a website that lets you, the taxpayer, figure out where the money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act [ARRA] is going." Includes text of this economic stimulus plan (signed by President Barack Obama on February 17, 2009), FAQ, timeline of the plan's operation, details about how the money will be used and estimated job effects, and related material. From the White House.

Design by the Book
In "this online-only miniseries, ... the [New York Public] Library partnered with [a] leading design blog ... to invite five New York City-based artists to sift through our collections in search of inspiration. Watch as the artists, who range from a glassblower to a letterpress printer, create unique works inspired by what they found." From the New York Public Library (NYPL).

Daylight Time
As of 2005 daylight time begins "on the first Sunday in April and ends on the last Sunday in October. ... These dates were recently modified with the passage of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. ... Starting in March 2007, daylight time ... will begin on the second Sunday in March and end on the first Sunday in November." Includes a brief history of daylight saving time in the U.S. From the U.S. Naval Observatory, Astronomical Applications Department.

War, Women & Survival
This exhibit features images representing "[t]he roles played by women in military conflicts across time and place." Includes photos and images of propaganda posters, sheet music, recipe books, leaflets, press clippings, ration books, and more. Curated by Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham, England, in partnership with Midland East Region of Soroptimist International.

President Barack Obama in His Own Words
This online book "includes the complete text of the 44th President's Inaugural Address. Also featured are extended excerpts from eight other significant campaign and pre-presidential speeches." Daily highlights (on Twitter) are available for this publication. From America.gov, a website of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs.

Well, that’s all for now – see you at the library!

News from KNOWhere - 2-23-09

Come make African masks at the library Saturday, February 28! Christine Mitchell, an artist / gallery owner from Atlanta, will be telling participants a little about mask-making traditions around the world, and then everyone will be able to decorate their own masks. She will hold the first program at 11 am at the Jenkins County Library and the second at 3 pm at the Screven County Library. She has brought this workshop to Sylvania once before and it was a blast, so sign up soon - there are only so many spots available! This program is supported in part by the Grassroots Arts Program of the Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly and in partnership with the Statesboro Arts Council.

Federal and state income tax forms are available at the library.

News from Screven

Tuesdays at 10 am is our wonderful whimsical storytime! Kids get to listen to a story and then do a special craft project, suitable for display on a shelf or refrigerator near you!

THE SCREVEN COUNTY COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2008 – 2028 is the 20-year plan for our county, and it’s available to read here in the library.

Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) was a great success! Thanks to all of you who came and volunteered your time to read to the kids!

Our Free Movie Fridays continue with BEETHOVEN’S BIG BREAK as the loveable lug of a St. Bernard goes Hollywood! It’s a fun romp with a furry star (or three!) and it’s at 3:30 Friday. Next week we have THE FAMILY THAT PREYS, in which two families – and two best friends – may be torn apart by an affair.

News from Jenkins

Wednesday at 4 pm is our wonderful whimsical storytime! Kids get to listen to a story and then do a special craft or art project, suitable for display on a shelf or refrigerator near you!

Now, on to the books - and remember, from here you can go straight to our catalog and request any of these books!

BETWEEN TWO RIVERS VOLUME II: A HISTORICAL COOKBOOK OF SCREVEN COUNTY by The Better Hometown Program and Downtown Development Authority of Sylvania. As wonderful as the recipes here are, the real star of this book is Screven County itself. Lavishly illustrated with pictures of historic buildings and grand old homes of Sylvania, it’s also stuffed full of stories about the Old Days in Screven County.

THREE WEEKS TO SAY GOODBYE by C. J. Box. Jack and Melissa McGuane have spent years trying to have a baby, and now they’ve gotten the chance to adopt baby Angelina. But unbeknownst to them, their new daughter’s birth father never signed away his parental rights, and he wants Angelina back – and not for love of his daughter.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF by Rick Riordan. Percy Jackson thought he was an ordinary kid… until the gods and monsters of Greek myth started showing up, and he found himself accused of stealing Zeus’ lightning bolt. Can he find the sacred weapon before the gods of sea and sky go to war – and tear the world apart?

WE CAN HAVE PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND by Jimmy Carter. For over 30 years, former President Carter has been seeking a way to help end the conflict in the Middle East. Here, he lays out his reasons to hope that peace can be found, and the plan that he believes will work.

THE TEMPTATION OF THE NIGHT JASMINE by Lauren Willig. Robert, Duke of Dovedale, has returned from twelve years in India to avenge his mentor’s murder. But he hadn’t expected the effect that Lady Charlotte Lansdowne would have on him.

PUT ME IN, COACH: CONFESSIONS OF A FOOTBALL WIFE by Barbara Dooley. Vince Dooley may be a coaching legend, but Barbara Dooley’s got a few stories to share about what it’s like to be the wife of a coaching legend.

A PAGE OUT OF LIFE: A SCRAPBOOKING NOVEL by Kathleen Reid. Ashley Gates is a frazzled mother of four who would never have guessed at the diverse group she’d meet when a friend drags her to a meeting of the local scrapbooking club… or the friends she’d make while she was there.

THE TRAVELER by Daren Simkin. A picture book for grownups. It’s small, it’s simple – and it’s utterly profound.

IT ONLY TAKES A MOMENT by Mary Jane Clark. Eliza Blake is the host of the KEY News morning show, but celebrity doesn’t protect her – or her family. When her daughter is kidnapped from summer camp, she doesn’t just sit back and wait for the cops to find her baby girl. She and the rest of the Sunrise Suspense Society go hunting.

THE AMERICAN BOY’S HANDY BOOK by Daniel Carter Beard. The co-founder of the Boy Scouts of America wrote the ultimate advice book in 1882 – and it’s still a great help for raising a boy to be constructive, creative and courageous. From how to make your very own hot-air balloon to how to make a fish trap to how to build a flat-boat, it’s amazing what you can make with the instructions in this book.

THE RACE BEAT: THE PRESS, THE CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLE AND THE AWAKENING OF A NATION by Gene Roberts and Hank Klibanoff. This Pulitzer-prize winning book tells the story of how the nation’s press – black and white – helped to bring about the end of segregation.

CHEFMD’S BIG BOOK OF CULINARY MEDICINE by John La Puma. We all love to eat – but what we eat doesn’t always love us, and what is good for us doesn’t always taste good. Doctor and professional chef La Puma gives great advice on how to eat hearty, healthy – and delicious!

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