News from Screven
Tuesday, December 9 at 4 pm we’ll have our fun teen book club meeting. Munch on a snack and get some food for thought as we talk about this month’s book, HOME OF THE BRAVES by David Klass. Then pick up next month’s book, CODE TALKERS by Joseph Bruchac. Can’t make it to our library Tuesday? Then come in to the Jenkins County Memorial Library in Millen on Wednesday, December 10 at 4 pm and join the fun there!
Free Movie Fridays are back from vacation! Every Friday at 3:30 pm we show a different great movie on the big screen, and it’s free to anyone who cares to join us! This Friday, December 5, it’s KUNG FU PANDA. Next Friday, December 12, it will be JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH.
Bring your little ones to the library Tuesdays at 10 and they can enjoy our wonderful seasonal storytimes! They can listen to a wonderful wintery tale and then they can create a holiday masterpiece suitable for decking your halls (or refrigerator.)
Thursday, December 11 at 4 pm we have our cool craft time, when kids from 3 to 93 can join in the fun of making a cool project with a seasonal theme!
News from Jenkins
Wednesday, December 10 at 4 pm we’ll have our fun teen book club meeting. Munch on a snack and get some food for thought as we talk about this month’s book, HOME OF THE BRAVES by David Klass. Then pick up next month’s book, CODE TALKERS by Joseph Bruchac. Can’t make it to our library Tuesday? Then come in to the Jenkins County Memorial Library in Millen on Wednesday, December 10 at 4 pm and join the fun there!
Bring your little ones to the library Wednesdays at 4 pm and they can enjoy our superb seasonal storytimes! They can listen to a wonderful wintery tale and then they can create a holiday masterpiece suitable for decking your halls (or refrigerator.)
Now, on to the books!
DEWEY: THE SMALL-TOWN LIBRARY CAT WHO TOUCHED THE WORLD by Vicki Myron with Bret Witter. The true story of Dewey Readmore Books, the world’s most famous library cat, and how he helped to put his library – and the small town that library served – on the map and in the hearts of people all over the world.
AMERICAN LION: ANDREW JACKSON IN THE WHITE HOUSE by Jon Meacham. Andrew Jackson was a battle-hardened warrior, founder of the Democratic party, and architect of the modern American presidency. When he won the election in 1828, he wrested control of our nation away from the elitist politicians and placed it in the hands of the common citizen. Learn more about this contradictory, brilliant, and controversial president in this book.
ASK THE EXPERTS GUIDE TO COLLECTIBLES: THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO WHAT’S HOT AND WHAT’S NOT. Toys, sewing items, hats, telephones, art glass, and so much more – there are so many varieties of collectibles out there that no book could tell you everything about them all. But you can learn about some of the hottest items (and some not-so-hot ones) in this book.
THE SOUTHERN BELLES OF HONEYSUCKLE WAY by Linda Bruckheimer. Rebecca Jean Wooten St. Clair and her sister Carleen pack up their troubles (and their less-than-enthusiastic teenaged daughters) and set off for their old hometown of Blue Lick Springs. But in Blue Lick, there’s trouble brewing between factions, and if they can’t work together, it just might be the end of their hometown as they know it.
THE WORDY SHIPMATES by Sarah Vowell. Forget that prim and proper pair of pilgrims we see everywhere at Thanksgiving. Find out about the real Puritans, their quirks and quarrels, and more.
MIDNIGHT: A GANGSTER LOVE STORY by Sister Souljah. Midnight is as black as his name, born in Sudan but come to New York as a young man. He sees African-American culture from both inside and outside, its flaws and strengths, and looks for a way out of the ghetto.
Click to check out these cool sites!
All Crafts
A collection of holiday, nature, needlework, basketry, computer, paper, soap, candle, wood, rubber stamp, scrapbooking, and many other kinds of craft projects. "Along with hundreds of crafting ideas in dozens of categories, there are reviews of craft kits, links to crafts magazines and suppliers, and a handy search engine that makes it easy to search for your favorite activity." There are also message boards on various topics.
Charity Navigator: Support Our Troops
Provides "a list of charities supporting [U.S.] soldiers and their families that have demonstrated exceptional financial health." Profiles of the charities include ratings (with breakdown by organizational efficiency and capacity), expenses, income statements, executive compensation, privacy policy details, and a description of each group's mission. Includes listings for charities supporting specific military branches and U.S. military veterans. From Charity Navigator, an organization that provides analysis and rating of charities.
Holiday Shopping, Circa 2008: Tips From the Federal Trade Commission
This consumer tip sheet provides holiday shopping advice for staying on budget, with suggestions such as making a shopping list and budget before shopping, comparing prices, checking sale ads and bargain offers, tracking your spending, and considering layaway programs. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Job Loss Help
Information about financial and other help available to workers who lose or leave a job. "Workers pay the taxes that fund many of these services. Employers provide other services. If you qualify, it is your right to receive certain benefits." Describes health insurance protections (such as COBRA, HIPAA, Medicaid, and CHIP), financial help (such as unemployment insurance and Supplemental Security Income), where to get help in finding another job, and more. From AARP.
How Lame Is a Lame-Duck President?
Material about the "incumbent president who's reached the end of his term." On this site, "read about some of the hits (and misses) some lame duck presidents have made in the final days of their terms in this article. But first, read about the Lame Duck Amendment [20th Amendment] to the Constitution," which shortened the lame duck period. Includes links to related material. From HowStuffWorks.
Well, that’s all for now – see you at the library!
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