I think that I shall never seeNational Library Week is over, but National Poetry Month is still in full swing, so come to the library to enjoy one of our many books of poetry. We've got something for everyone, from the littlest baby to the oldest business
A poem as lovely as a tree
But if you care to take a look
You’ll find their leaves are in our books
The long drought has finally broken, which makes this spring the perfect time to really make your garden bloom! And we’ve got lots and lots of books that will tell you just how to do that. Come on in and learn how to pick your plants, compost with ease, and design an outdoor space to be enjoyed year-round!
We've had a ton of good news around here lately!First thing is, Miss Barbara the Bookmobile Lady was able to stop in to the Screven County Library and say hi. She's doing a lot better, although she's still got a ways to go, and she misses all of her bookmobile folks. We still don't know when she'll be able to go back to driving the bookmobile, but we hope it will be soon. Keep watching this space for the latest updates!
The second thing is that we just won the "We the People" bookshelf on being Created Equal! It's a collection of some of the very best works about equality for young people from K-12.
If you'd like to check out any of these great books, just give us a call, they will be available for checkout as soon as we get them cataloged!Books selected for the “Created Equal” Bookshelf are:
Kindergarten to Grade 3
- The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen
- The Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln
- Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco
- Pink Y Say by Patricia Polacco (translated by Alejandra Lopez Varela)
Grades 4 to 6
- Saturnalia by Paul Fleischman
- Give Me Liberty! The Story of the Declaration of Independence by Russell Freedman
- Lincoln: A Photobiography by Russell Freedman
- Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom by Virginia Hamilton
- Lyddie by Katherine Paterson
- Lyddie by Katherine Paterson (translated by Rosa Benavides)
Grades 7 to 8
- Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis
- Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott by Russell Freedman
- Abraham Lincoln the Writer: A Treasury of His Greatest Speeches and Letters ed. by Harold Holzer
- Breaking Through by Francisco Jiménez
- Senderos Fronterizos: Breaking Through Spanish Edition by Francisco Jiménez
Grades 9 to 12
- Abigail Adams: Witness to a Revolution by Natalie S. Bober
- That All People May Be One People, Send Rain to Wash the Face of the Earth by Nez Perce Chief Joseph
- Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
- Flores Para Algernon by Daniel Keyes (translated by Paz Barroso)
- Lincoln’s Virtues: An Ethical Biography by William Lee Miller
- Amistad: A Novel by David Pesci
Bonus :
History in a Box resource materials on Abraham Lincoln developed by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, including a resource book, CD, interactive CD-ROM, and posters featuring primary source documents, photographs, artwork, maps, songs, and other teaching resources.
The Screven-Jenkins Regional Library Board will meet at 4 pm at the Screven County Library on Thursday, April 24.
News from Screven
Free Movie Fridays will not be shown until further notice.
Woo-hoo! Our float won first place in the Community Organizations division at the Livestock Festival Parade! Thanks to everyone who came out to see us!
News from Jenkins
Next Wednesday, April 23 at 4 pm will be the meeting of the Not Yo Mama's book club for teens and tweens. Come join us to get your free copy of SHADE'S CHILDREN by Garth Nix to read and keep for your very own!
Now, on to the books!
THE HAVEN OF REST by Andrea Boeshaar. Amie Potter has just inherited the run-down gas station that Tom Anderson has been managing for the last 13 years. Together, they destroy the station, and work to build a dream: a hotel to provide a haven for weary travelers. But they have other dreams, as well, dreams of a life walking a Christian path, with a partner at their side...
STEAMED by Jessica Conant-Park and Susan Conant. Chloe Carter – better known as GourmetGirl online – knew that she shouldn’t have accepted that date with DinnerDude. He turned out to be just another cheap, well-fed bore. The date didn’t even last until dessert… but that’s because he wound up dead in the bathroom. Her second date of the week turned out to be a sweet, charming guy that she might well fall for if only he weren’t the prime suspect.
UNNATURAL SELECTION by Aaron Elkins. Forensics professor Gideon Oliver has accompanied his wildlife-expert wife Julie to the Isles of Scilly so that she can go to a conference and he can look at Neolithic sites. But when a decidedly non-Neolithic bone shows up at one of the sites, it’s time to dig up the evidence that’s pointing to murder.
THE GHOST WAR by Alex Berenson.
HERE SHE LIES by Kate Pepper. Annie Milliken is shattered when she finds proof of her husband’s cheating, and takes her baby daughter with her to the sanctuary of her twin sister’s home. But when she finds herself the victim of identity theft, is arrested and turns to her sister for help, she finds that her twin has disappeared… and so has her baby.
I DARE YOU: EMBRACE LIFE WITH PASSION by Joyce Meyer. Passion, properly used, is more than just a feeling, it’s finding one’s purpose and running with it. Here, she urges everyone to dream big, know what their real motives are, and to set aside bad habits like worry, guilt, blame and fear. By discovering what stirs your passions, you can learn to develop your full potential.
Click to check out these cool links!
Arbor Day
The history of Arbor Day and a quick list of each state's Arbor Day celebration date and state tree, with links to photographs of some of the trees. Arbor Day dates vary from state to state, depending on climate. Most are in March or April, but a few are in other months. From TreeHelp.com.
This exhibition "takes you on a journey through 13,000 years of human ingenuity and achievement in the western hemisphere, where hundreds of diverse societies thrived long before the arrival of Europeans." Features an exhibition overview, a FAQ about culture and the Americas, essays (about topics such as the Ice Age), interactive features, links to related collections, educational resources (including a glossary and reading materials), and more. From the
Metals Theft
This site provides background about metals theft, which "has become an overwhelming problem across the country." It provides examples of and alerts about thefts of metal, such as metal artworks, water covers, copper cathodes, copper-clad railroad signal wire, and aluminum tent frame inserts. Also includes a FAQ and recommended practices for scrap yards for minimizing the risk of purchasing stolen scrap metal. From the
What $1.2 Trillion Can Buy
This January 2007 article evaluates the cost of Iraq War in terms of "what you could buy with the money." Includes a graphic comparing the annual cost of the war to the cost of other potential government programs such as universal health care and universal preschool. Also includes links to related materials about the economics of the Iraq War. From The New York Times.
"The following titles represent easy-to-read health information available in both English and Spanish. Some titles are available as printable PDFs and as printed brochures for ordering." Brochure topics include diabetes, arthritis treatments, giving medicine to children, volunteering for clinical trials and medical treatments, and using medicine safely. From the
Well, that’s it for now – see you at the library!
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