February is African-American History Month. Come learn more about famous African-Americans, African-American history, and more.
February is also Library Lovers Month! If you love the library, there's a lot of ways to show it - you can come to the library with a friend, make a donation to the library, or join the Friends of the Library. You can even go to Atlanta on February 26 (Georgia Library Day) and show your support for libraries to the folks who control our funding, something especially important in these tough economic times.
Cutting back on costs? You can’t get any cheaper entertainment than the library! From free DVD rentals to internet access on our state-of-the-art computers, from books on trimming the fat out of your budget to videos on how to trim the fat from your waistline, we’ve got lots of options to make your life better in these tough times. We’ve even got a great book sale going on – you can buy a bag-full of books for only $1!
The Savannah Book Festival will be this coming weekend to Savannah. It’s a great chance to meet one of the 40 authors who will be appearing and to find out more about Georgia’s literary scene. Events will kick off Friday, Feb. 6 at Trinity Church, while the main festival will be in Telfair Square Saturday Feb. 7 from 10 am – 5 pm, and wrap up with a Sunday brunch featuring (and catered by) Paula Deen! For more information, go to www.savannahbookfestival.org
News from Screven
Don't forget to bring in the little ones for our wonderful seasonal storytimes Tuesdays at 10 am! They'll get to listen to a cute story and then do an adorable craft. It's a ton of fun for the little ones!
Do you love kids? Do you believe in the importance of helping kids learn to read, and in giving them positive adult role models? Then join us for RIF – Reading Is Fundamental! In RIF, pre-K, kindergarten and first grade children get a chance to have a special book – a book they choose themselves and get to keep forever – read just for them by an adult. If you’d like to be one of our volunteer readers, join us for RIF between 9 am and 11 am, Tuesday Feb. 17, Wednesday Feb. 18 or Thursday Feb 19. You can come in for half an hour or stay for the whole program, whatever fits your schedule, so please come in and help make a child’s life – and your own day – a little brighter!
News from Jenkins
(Almost) every Wednesday at 4 pm we have our fun storytime, and this week's theme is "Happy Valentines"! We'll be telling Valentine-themed stories, doing Valentine crafts, and generally having a great Valentine time! Next week's theme will be "Shake it up".
Love Your Pet Week starts February 16. Bring in a picture of your pet to put in our display - there will be winners in every category.
Library lovers, come by the library on Tuesday, February 16 and get a free cup of coffee!
Now, on to the books! And remember - just your library card number and your PIN will let you reserve any of these books with a click!
MORE THAN IT HURTS YOU by Darin Strauss. Josh Golden was having an ordinary Friday afternoon at the office when a phone call informed him that his infant son had been rushed to the hospital. From there, his happy family life spiraled into a nightmare in which he had to ask himself what was more important – being a good husband, or being a good father?
THE ART OF KEEPING SECRETS by Patti Callahan Henry. Since a solo plane crash killed her husband, Annabelle Murphy has been raising her children alone. She was almost healed from that when her husband’s plane is found… and she discovers that his solo flight was not so solo.
JUST AFTER SUNSET by Stephen King. A roadside honky-tonk is a place for endless love. A stationary bike ride become a tour through wonder and terror. A blind girl works miracles with a touch and a kiss. These are just some of the short stories contained here.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS BIGGEST BOOK OF 30 MINUTE MEALS by Tricia Laning. Quick recipes for luscious meals from vegetarian to meaty. Lamb burgers, turkey stir-fry, Spanish-style rice with seafood, ratatouille stew, banana tostadas… there’s something in here for every appetite and every occasion.
YOU: BEING BEAUTIFUL : THE OWNER’S MANUAL TO INNER AND OUTER BEAUTY by Michael F. Roizen & Mehmet C. Oz. There are three parts to beauty: looking beautiful, feeling beautiful, and being beautiful. Here you can learn how small adjustment can have a big impact on you.
NEW DOG: CHOOSING WISELY AND ENSURING A HAPPILY EVER AFTER by Dr. Bruce Fogle with Patricia Holden White. From tips on training your dog to understanding what kind of dog to get, from how to deal with that first night at a new house to choosing a vet, there’s tons of advice from a real practicing vet in this book.
BABY BROTHER’S BLUES by Pearl Cleage. Regina loves her life with her husband, Blue Hamilton, and is proud that he’s become a community leader. But when women suddenly start seeking Blue’s protection from violent lovers – and some of those men begin to disappear – all the signs are pointing to Blue.
MISS FORTUNE by Sara Mills. Allie Fortune isn’t your typical 1940s P.I. – and not just because she’s a woman. She’s one of the best investigators in New York, but she’s haunted by a mystery of her own. Her work in protecting a client from Soviet agents is a welcome distraction, until she meets a handsome FBI agent who just might distract her a little too well.
OFF SEASON by Anne Rivers Siddons. For decades, it was always Cam-and-Lilly: parents, partners, and madly in love. But now, with Cam’s death, it’s just Lilly, and she has to figure out how to live her life alone.
BEFORE YOU DO: MAKING GREAT DECISIONS THAT YOU WON’T REGRET by T. D. Jakes. There are five crucial components to making great decisions in your life and relationships. Here, learn what they are and how to apply that information to your own life before you make a decision you’ll regret.
THE SIT DOWN COME HEEL STAY AND STAND BOOK by Claire Arrowsmith. Teach your dog the basics of obedience and you can look forward to a longer, happier relationship with your pooch. Here, the basics and top training tricks are taught with clear instructions and detailed illustrations of each stage of training.
An Era of Progress and Promise: Education and Religion in Post-Emancipation America
Website for a 1910 book for those interested in "the history of education, the development of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Negro Business League, religion in the United States, or African-American society in post-Emancipation America. You can read the full text of the book online, or search for profiles of specific institutions ... or biographies of influential African Americans by selecting the 'Browse' options." From the State Library of North Carolina.
Green Job Boards
List of job boards "that focus on social or environmental responsibility." The listings (some with annotations) cover general green jobs and jobs in specific industries such as solar energy and green building. From the Green Collar Blog, which provides news and resources on employment in environmental fields.
Guantánamo Docket
"This interactive database includes information about the detainees [at the United States military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba], thousands of pages of government documents and links to court records and news media reports." Searchable; or browse by name, citizenship, and status (transferred, held, or dead) of the detainee. Includes a sidebar with information about the latest transfers. From The New York Times.
The White House Blog
This is the official White House blog, launched in January 2009 at the start of the Barack Obama administration. Includes video and text of the "Weekly Address," and announces events, proclamations, executive orders, and other White House activities. RSS feed is available.
What a Difference a Friend Makes
Website for a campaign "to encourage, educate, and inspire people between 18 and 25 to support their friends who are experiencing mental health problems." On this site "find tools to help in the recovery process, and you can also learn about the different kinds of mental illnesses, [and] read real-life stories about support and recovery." Some material also in Spanish. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Genealogists, take note: if you’re related to a Sasser (or any of the many families interconnected with the Sassers) you will find this an invaluable resource for tracing your ancestors. The complete book OF ONE DOZEN SASSERS – a hard-to-find and impossible to borrow resource – has been scanned into this site and made available to anyone with an internet connection.
African American History Month
Collection of links to material in honor of African American History month in February. Includes links to collections, images, and audio and video sources for individuals such as Carter G. Woodson ("father" of African American History Month) and athlete Althea Gibson; and topics such as performing arts, civil rights, and slavery. From the Library of Congress (LOC).
Sephardic Music: A Century of Recordings
This site "showcases over 100 years of recorded Sephardic music, from the 78 rpm era to the present." The site "focuses on the music of the Jews descended from those exiled from the Iberian Peninsula." It presents an extensive discography browsable by label, song, and artist. Also provides background material about Sephardic music, sound clips, and a bibliography. From an independent researcher, with the support of multiple institutions.
Civic Ventures
"Civic Ventures is leading the call to engage millions of baby boomers as a vital workforce for change. Through an inventive program portfolio, original research, strategic alliances, and the power of people's own life stories, Civic Ventures demonstrates the value of experience in solving serious social problems." Site features list of programs (including the Purpose Prize and Experience Corps), publications, life stories, and more.
United States Avian Hazard Advisory System (AHAS)
AHAS is an "online, near real-time, geographic information system (GIS) used for bird strike risk flight planning across the continental United States." "Since 1985 there have been over 38,000 bird-aircraft strikes recorded by the United States Air Force (USAF) that killed 33 aviators, destroyed 30 aircraft, and caused more than $500 million dollars worth of equipment damage." Includes the tool, instructions, background, FAQ, and images of bird strikes. From the USAF and Federal Aviation Administration.
Year of Science 2009
This site welcomes you to the celebration of 2009 as the Year of Science, a national year-long celebration of science to engage the public in science and improve public understanding about how science works and why science matters. Includes monthly themes for planning activities, suggested activities, event listings, and links to related sites. From the Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science (COPUS), a grassroots network of universities, government agencies, and others.
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