tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22016224136190540372011-07-08T00:17:47.642-02:00Know where to find information online about Screven and Jenkins Counties, GA? KNOWhere in Screven & Jenkins, the blog for the Screven-Jenkins Regional Library System!sblankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984657753752705270noreply@blogger.comBlogger1211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201622413619054037.post-80343241976165791862009-08-21T17:56:00.004-02:002009-08-21T19:06:02.169-02:00

It's the dog days of summer, and there's nowhere better to be than in our nice cool library! News from Screven It’s too groovy to miss, man! Original rock posters from San Francisco’s Summer of Love are on display at the library, and they’re like totally cool! Come in and see classic posters from bands like the Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, and more – but do it soon, because when August ends

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Summer vacation is over, school is back in session - but we've still got great stuff for all ages here at the library! News from Screven <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {

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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)

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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

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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

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March is Youth Art Month! Celebrate it by encouraging a young person you know to create something special! News from Screven <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>

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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

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Yes, we have state and federal tax forms! In fact, we're the only ones in town who do, so come on in to the library and pick them up so that you can get that return! April 15 will be here before you know it! 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

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We’ve got something great coming up here at the library! On Saturday, January 31 at 11 am, Donna Washington will be performing at the Jenkins County Library, and at 2 pm she will be at the Screven County Library. She is a nationally-recognized and multiple award-winning author, storyteller and recording artist who enchants audiences young and old. Please join us in giving her a warm Georgia

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Nationally known storyteller, author and recording artist Donna Washington will be appearing at our libraries! She is a dazzling performer, an excellent writer, and has the gift of transporting audiences young and old into the world of her stories. Please join us as we welcome her to our area and enjoy a truly stellar storyteller! Saturday, January 31 at 11 am in Millen at the

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Come stock up on your books and DVDs, because it's going to be a long weekend! The library will be closed Monday, January 19 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We will reopen at our regular time Tuesday, January 20. The Screven County Library Board will be meeting at 4 pm on Thursday, January 8 at the Screven County Library. The Jenkins County Memorial Library Board will be meeting at

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Happy New Year! We’re pretty excited here at the library about our plans for the year to come. You’ll have your chances to meet authors and artists here at the library, join us for special Wii game days, our Free Movie Fridays will keep on rolling, and you’ll be able to get creative in many ways on many days… and that’s just for starters! The library will be closed Monday, January 19 in honor

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The libraries will be closed December 24, 25 & 26 for Christmas. Happy Holidays! News from Screven Don't forget to come to storytime Tuesdays at 10 am! It's always a ton of fun for the little ones! In the meantime, call our fun Dial-A-Story at (912) 564-7080 We will be closed on January 1 to let us recover from staying up until midnight to greet the new year! News from Jenkins We will

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Winter may not officially begin until December 21, but it’s certainly getting chilly out there! This is great weather to curl up in your coziest chair and read a good book, so come visit us at the library and get a little something to warm your soul and take your mind off all the holiday craziness. Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 21. What exactly is Hanukkah, and how is it celebrated?

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December is here and so is the holiday cheer! Join us at the library to get the best holiday books and movies, and even special Christmas CDs! 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

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Don’t forget that this Saturday, November 15 is NATIONAL GAMING DAY! Join us and other libraries across the country as we try to set a record for the most people playing a game at once! We will have board games such as Pictureka and checkers, card games like Uno, and more available or you can bring your own. This event is open to all ages and there’s something for everyone to play. It’s fun, it’s

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Did you know that November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)? NaNo is a national initiative to help people get the word out that anybody can be a writer - all you have to do is write! Are you a teen or preteen? Sign up for their Young Writers Program, where you can set your own goals and write anything you like. For more information, go to nanowrimo.com and get writing! News from

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Can you believe it's November already? It really feels like it, too - falling leaves, crisp cool air and the morning is coming later and later. All of which makes it a great time to come in and enjoy our "talking leaves" - the books at your library! News from Screven Thursday, November 6 at 7 pm, we’ll be having an author talk with Linda McBride, whose book MEMA HAS CANCER has just come out.

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It's that spooky time of year again! Come to the library and enjoy some creepy tales and ghoulishly good times! <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>

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Banned Books Week is here! Why celebrate banned books? We don’t – we celebrate the many quality books which have been challenged by various people and groups and the people who have stood up against censorship.Don’t forget to come in to the Screven County Library Thursday or Friday before the River of Words flows away! The River of Words is a wonderful traveling exhibit created by the

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Saturday, September 20 is Sampler Day! Come join Miss Barbara and the bookmobile at the Sampler on the Screven County Courthouse lawn from 10 am to 4 pm and borrow some of our great books to read after you tire yourself out with all the fun activities at Sampler! This marks the first week of her return to her normal driving schedule! The River of Words will be flowing into the library on

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Labor Day has come and gone already? Hard to believe, but the days are getting shorter, and I’ve seen the first few leaves starting to turn color, and that means autumn is just around the corner. Next thing we know, we’ll be curled up with a good book while the fall winds blow outside. News from Screven <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US

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Labor Day is almost here, and that means a little break for all of us library folks as we celebrate the holiday by closing the library on Monday, September 1. We’ll be back at work on Tuesday, September 2, though, so join us then! News from Screven Don't forget our Free Movie Fridays at 3:30 pm! This Friday, August 29 we’ll be showing THE DOUBLE-O KID, in which a young man who dreams of being

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Summer is coming to an end, but we still have great stuff to do here at the library!News from Screven Every Tuesday at 10 am, we have our great storytime for the youngsters! Kids get to listen to a story and then do a cool craft or some awesome art suitable for display by any proud parent. It’s a ton of fun for the little ones, so make sure to bring them in! This program is free and open to

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The summer heat is still out there, but fall will be here before we know it. In the meantime, why not escape to the library, and to the worlds of wonder within a book?News from ScrevenDon't forget our Free Movie Fridays at 3:30 pm! This week, August 15 is FOR LOVE OF THE GAME with Kevin Costner as a baseball player who must make a choice between the game he loves and the woman who loves him.

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Wow, it’s back to school time already, and we can really tell! We wish the best of luck to all the students, and would like to remind teachers and students that you can get the information you need right here at the library! News from ScrevenFree Movie Fridays are back! Friday, August 15 at 3:30 it will be FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME, in which baseball pitcher Billy Chapel has to choose between

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It’s the dog days of summer, but it’s nice in the library! Come on in and check out our cool books, movies, CDs and more!News from Screven Do your little ones need something to do? Well, bring them in to the library at 10 am on Tuesdays and they can chill out while they listen to a story, and then do a fun and creative craft project! It’s the return of Free Movie Fridays! Come in at 3:30

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It’s hot outside, but we’ve got cool reads and comfortable chairs here at the library! News from ScrevenThe Vacation Reading Program may be over, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t doing anything. In fact, we’re pretty busy! Busy with what? Well, Tuesday morning at 10 am we have our wonderful storytime for the little ones, who can come to the library and listen to a great story and then do a

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Summer reading is over – but summer vacation is still going, which makes this the perfect time to come in out of the heat and enjoy some cool reads! The board of the Screven-Jenkins Regional Library System will be meeting at 4 pm on July 24.News from Screven Don’t think that just because we’ve finished with the reading program that we aren’t doing anything else for the kids, either! In fact,

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The Vacation Reading Program is over for the year, but that doesn't mean that summer reading is! We've got a ton of great fun books to read, as well as movies, audiobooks, music and much more - all available for checkout!Looking for something a little more active to do? We've got Georgia ParkPasses available for checkout thanks to the Get Outdoors Georgia program. It's a chance to get free

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Last week of vacation reading program! That’s right, July 11 is the last day of the summer reading program, and if your kid or teen is participating, they’ll need to bring in their reading record before then!The Screven County Library Board will be meeting at 4 pm on July 10. The Jenkins County Memorial Library Board will be meeting at 10:30 on July 16. The Screven-Jenkins Regional Library Board

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Wow, it’s almost July! Time flies when you’re having a wild and wonderful time at our great Vacation Reading Program! In case any of you were wondering, we will indeed be closed Friday, July 4 as we celebrate Independence Day. Before that, though, we’ll have a trip to Willie Wonka’s chocolate factory, arts & crafts, and storytimes! The Screven County Library Board will be meeting 4 pm on July

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Jugglers, bugs, and lions, oh my! We've got them all coming up at the library this week!The Screven County Library Board will be meeting 4 July 10. The Jenkins County Memorial Library Board will be meeting at 10:30 July 16. The Screven-Jenkins Regional Library Board will be meeting at 4 pm July 24. The public is invited to attend any or all of these meetings.News from Screven Tuesdays at 10

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We've got a great treat for you comic book fans out there! Professional comic book artist Steven Addlesee will be coming to our libraries on Friday, June 20 to talk about art, getting published, and the comic book biz. He's been a fanboy since he was seven and a pro artist for 15 years, so he really knows - and loves! - his stuff! He'll be at the Jenkins County Memorial Library at 11 am and at

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For those of you who have been wondering - we have had to cancel Slam & Jam 2008. We will hopefully be able to try again next year, but for this year, it's just not going to happen due to circumstances beyond our control.Mrs. Barbara is back, at least for now - she isn't completely over her health problems, but she's feeling much better! We hope that she'll be back driving the bookmobile as

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Wow, we've been busy bees here at the library, which is why this hasn't been updated for a while. Sorry about that - hopefully, the programs we've been preparing will more than make up for it!You have until 5 pm tomorrow, Saturday May 31, to turn in your Slam & Jam entries! That's right, the deadline is that close. We really need you to turn in your entries so that we can prepare the books to

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Writers old and young, listen up! Slam & Jam 2008 is coming up, and we’ve got good news – it’s open to all ages! This isn’t about competition, it’s about sharing your work with a live audience. So send in your submission (1000 words or less – and nothing your mama would wash your mouths with soap for) by May 31 at 5 PM to have your work included in the Slam & Jam book and be part of Slam & Jam

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Are you part of the Zine Scene? It’s a great series of workshops we’re having that will let you create your very own comic or magazine to talk or write about anything you like, and share your interests with everyone in the library! It’s a great way for artists or writers to share their talents with everyone. Speaking of writers, if you love to write, grab your pen or fire up your computer

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April showers bring May flowers – and May flowers bring thoughts of this year’s summer reading program! This year’s theme is “Catch the Reading Bug” for the youngsters, and for the teens and tweens it’s “Metamorphosis!” We will be announcing the schedule and accepting applications for the programs soon, so watch this space (and our library blog at sjrls.blogspot.com) for more information. And

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I think that I shall never seeA poem as lovely as a treeBut if you care to take a lookYou’ll find their leaves are in our books National 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 businessThe long drought has finally broken, which

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Our bookmobile lady, Miss Barbara, is feeling much better, although she's still in the hospital. Thanks to everyone who came in or called and asked about her, and we'll let you know when she'll be able to resume running the bookmobile again. In the meantime, please continue to bring your books and other bookmobile materials to your local library, and if you know someone who hasn't heard why the

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Miss Barbara the Bookmobile Lady is still out sick, but we've heard good things from the hospital. If you'd like to leave a card or message for her, just stop in at your local library and we'll pass them along to her! While she's out, the bookmobile will not be running, so if you need to bring in your books or want to check more out, come into your library and we'll be glad to take care of

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Due to the illness of Miss Barbara the Bookmobile Lady, the Bookmobile will not be running for the rest of the month. If you need to return your books or would like to check out materials, please come to your local library. If you'd like to send your good wishes to Miss Barbara, please call or visit the library, we'll make sure they're passed along!Spring is here, and it’s time to get back to

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Teen Tech Week is over, but we're still having a blast! Check below to see what great new programs we have ready for your pleasure!News from Screven This afternoon, March 13 at 4 pm we’ll be having the Zine Scene once again! It’s a great way to learn how to create and publish your very own comics or magazines, and it’s totally free – even the printing! If you’ve ever wanted to see your

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Anime fans rejoice! We have a MASSIVE release of brand-new anime debuting this week, including Neon Genesis Evangelion, Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Wedding Peach, and more! We’re also putting the spotlight on our special new form of audiobooks, the Playaways, with titles such as Eragon, Bridge to Terabithia, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!News from Screven If you’re a writer or an

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Jump for joy, it's Leap Year Day! Want to know why we have leap years and leap days? Check out this cool site!Teens, are you tuned in? Do you love anime, prefer listening to your books rather than reading them, and seek to master the art of Google-fu? Then come to the library for a celebration of Teen Tech Week, March 3 through 8. We have a MASSIVE release of brand new DVDs like Evangelion

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It’s Library Lovers Month, and the feeling is definitely mutual! Come in during the month of February to check out books, DVDs and our brand new MP3 audiobooks, the Playaways! These are portable versions of some of our most popular teen titles, ready to be checked out and listened to at home, on the bus, in the car, or anywhere else - except at school, of course! Library quote of the week:

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Happy Valentines Day to one and all! Did you know that February is Library Lovers’ Month? Show your love for the library by coming to see us, and borrow some of our great books, videos, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines… well, heck. We’ve got a ton of things you can do, more stuff that you can check out, and a whole lot of fun and learning just waiting for you! We have a brand new blog just for book

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GEORGIA TAX FORMS ARE IN! For those of you who have been chomping at the bit to get those refunds, we now have both Federal and state tax forms for you to pick up – and as always, the standard tax forms are free thanks to the fine folks in Atlanta and Washington DC.Want to celebrate Library Lovers’ Month and Black History Month at the same time? Well the easiest way is to come to the library,

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February 1 is National Wear Red Day, which is an annual event to raise awareness of heart disease in women. It’s also the first day of Black History month and Library Lover’s Month – so come to the library Friday in your red dress or shirt and check out a book on black history!Want to make your opinion known about a book? Go to this blog's sister site, the SJRLS Bookblog,

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Middle and high schoolers, come to the library and join one of our Not Yo Mama's book clubs! It’s a great chance to have fun reading instead of being stuck in that same old “read and test” grind. You’ll get your own copy of the book to read and a chance to post your opinion in the library’s newest offering – the Bookblog! For every book that the book clubs read – middle-school, high-school, or

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We've got a lot of stuff for writers and readers coming up here at the library! The Not Yo Mama's book clubs are ready to go, and the Zine Scene will soon be announced. Keep watching this space for more! You've also got a blog exclusive here - a chance to see the library's newest offering, the SJRLS Bookblog! So just click on the link that takes you to sjrlsbooks.blogspot.com and maybe you'll

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We have two new programs starting this month: the Not Yo Mama’s Book Clubs! They’re book clubs for middle- and high-schoolers, in which we will read and discuss one book a month. Best of all, you get to keep the book!Also coming soon: the Zine Scene, a series of workshops that will teach you what you need to know to create and produce your very own magazine! From art to wrestling to short

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(aka "Holy cow, it's 2008 already?!?)We have a ton of new stuff coming up in the new year!"Not Yo Mama" is right!First to kick off is going to be the "Not Yo Mama's"Book Clubs! It's the fun way for teens and tweens to read, and it's a great chance to let people know what you really think about the stuff you have to read. Did TOM SAWYER bore you to tears? Do you think that HARRY POTTER AND THE

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This is the last article of the year, which means it’s a great chance to look back at all the things we’ve done over the course of the year. We had a great time with our programs this year: our Summer Reading Club had a lot of wonderful events, there were a lot of kids who enjoyed reading a lot of books (and staying inside where there was air conditioning!) and coming to our carnival. We

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Hurry! Hurry! You need to get to the library by this Saturday, or you’ll be left without anything to read for Christmas. The library will be closed for Christmas from Monday, December 24 until Wednesday, December 26, and will be reopening on Thursday, December 27. The library will also be closed on Tuesday, January 1 for New Year’s Day. We’d like to thank everyone for making this another

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This is the busiest time of the year, and one of the most stressful – why not take a few minutes to relax, enjoy yourself, and catch your breath before diving back into the holiday rush? The library has a great collection of magazines, plenty of computers to check your email or play a quick game, and comfy chairs to sit in. If you’d rather do your relaxing at home, we’ve also got lots of books

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It's the holiday shopping season! If you know someone who loves to read, come by the library and take a look at our great book sale – not only do we have some wonderful books for incredible prices, but you’ll be supporting your local library while you’re at it!The libraries will be closed Monday, December 24 until Wednesday, December 26. They will resume their normal schedules on Thursday,

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December is almost here, and that means Christmas isn’t far away! If you know someone who loves to read, come by the library and take a look at our great book sale – not only do we have some wonderful books for incredible prices, but you’ll be supporting your local library while you’re at it!News from Screven Speaking of people who support the library, the Friends of the Screven County

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The library is going to be closed from Thursday, November 22 until Monday, November 26 for Thanksgiving, so if you want to get some books to read over that long Thanksgiving weekend while you’re digesting the feast, you’d best get to the library Wednesday! This coming Tuesday, November 27, we’ll be having the last and quite possibly the best of the “<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />Southeast

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BooksThe ten keys to helping your child grow up with diabetes by Tim Wysocki362.1 WYSHow to prevent, control & cure diabetes : a complete guide and meal planner to live a longer, healthier life by Seymour Alterman616.4 ALTAmerican Diabetes Association complete guide to diabetes by the American Diabetes Association616.4 AMEDiabetes : a guide to living well by Gary Arsham616.4 ARSDiabetes A to Z :

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Genealogists and Civil War buffs, you won’t want to miss the next – and last! – installment in our great discussion series, “Southeast Georgia on our Minds.” On Tuesday, November 27 at 7 pm, Dr. Alan Downs will be talking about one of the most famous series of actions in the Civil War in “Sherman’s March to the Sea: Myth vs. Reality.” It’s guaranteed to be one heck of an experience and you’ll

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Are you participating in the essay contest hosted by the DAR this year? If so, we have plenty of stuff for you to look at! Here's a hint: click on the link, and it will take you to our catalog so you can see if we have it in. Be aware that most of the books we have on spying during the American Revolution are going to be on reserve - that means you'll have to use them in the library!Items in

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Bring the past alive and help your descendants understand what kind of exciting changes Grandma and Grandpa saw in their lives. Dr. Theresa Welford will be at the Jenkins County Memorial Library on Tuesday, November 13 at 7 pm talking about how she is collecting stories from people in the area to help genealogists and historians understand what life was like in the past – and what it’s like

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Dr. Theresa Welford is the next presenter in our great series, “Southeast Georgia On Our Minds”. She’ll be in Millen on Tuesday, November 13 at 7 pm to read her works and give pointers on writing a “snapshot essay” in “Word Portraits of Southeast Georgia”. She’ll be assisted by a former student of hers, Sylvia Kline, who will be sharing stories of her youth and about many of the leaders of

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Ever wonder what helped lay the foundation for the Plantation system in the Old South? I bet you never thought that deerskins had anything to do with it! If you’d like to find out how the seeds were planted, come in to the Screven County Library on Tuesday, October 30 at 7 pm and listen to Dr. Jonathon Bryant discuss the genesis of the plantation economy in the South. This program is part of

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Ever wonder how the old Plantation system got started? Come to the library on Tuesday, October 30 at 7 pm and find out what unites deerskins, cotton fields and the Old South as Dr. Jonathan Bryant leads the discussion on “The Deerskin Trade in the Deep South”. After he talks about the genesis of the plantation economy, we’ll discuss what we’ve learned and enjoy some snacks as we chew on some

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Peter Christopher, Associate Professor of Writing at GSU and author of LOST DOGS AND OTHER TALES and CAMPFIRES OF THE DEAD, will be helping aspiring writers learn how to tap into their creative side. He'll also be illustrating some of his work by reading from his writings.It should be really fun, so come join us for learning, snacks, and some very interesting discussion afterwards! This

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Is it October already? Time flies when you’re having fun! We’re having a great time with our “Southeast Georgia On Our Minds” series. Professors from Georgia Southern come to our libraries and share their information about Southeast Georgia’s history, culture, literature and more; then we have some snacks and talk about what we’ve learned. Aspiring writers will be interested in the next

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This year just keeps getting better as we go along! We’ve almost reached the halfway point in our series of community discussions we’re calling “Southeast Georgia On Our Minds”, which is a collaboration between Georgia Southern and the Screven-Jenkins Regional Library System, and is funded by the Georgia Humanities Council. Next on our schedule is Dr. Howard Keeley, the Director of the Center

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Wow! We had great program last Tuesday with Dr. Patrick Novotny, and we have another coming up on Tuesday, September 25 at 7 pm with Dr. Mary Hadley and Mr. Charles Martin, the mystery-writing duo known as Mary Charles! The title of the event is “Writing Crime Fiction Where We Live: Confessions of a Statesboro Couple” and it’s a great chance to learn about the process of writing crime fiction,

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We had a great time at Dr. Novotny’s presentation this Tuesday, and we’re looking forward to more of the same on Tuesday, September 25 at 7 pm when Dr. Mary Hadley and Mr. Charles Martin go to the Jenkins County Memorial Library. They’re the mystery-writing couple known as Mary Charles, and their presentation “Writing Detective Fiction Where We Live: Confessions of a Statesboro Couple” will talk

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Georgia Southern University is coming to Millen and Sylvania! Would you like to learn more about the cultures and history that have formed Southeast Georgia? The Screven-Jenkins Regional Library System is presenting a series called “Southeast Georgia on Our Minds”, with professors from GSU speaking, followed by a question and answer period. Please join us for what promises to be a

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The library will be closed September 3 for Labor Day. So, did everyone enjoy the wonderful discussion with Dr. David Dudley? We’d like to thank everyone who came, it was a real pleasure to see you all! And remember, that was just the first of the series – if you’d like to see the whole schedule, go to this post and check it out! The next event in the series will be Dr. Patrick Novotny’s

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We’ve got a ton of things coming up here at the library, and – surprise, surprise, adults – these programs are for you! Want to know more about the cultures, history and heritage of Southeast Georgia? Then you won’t want to miss “Southeast Georgia On My Mind!” It’s a series of workshops which will be held every two weeks, each of which will focus on one particular aspect of the Southeast

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AAbsalom, Absalom by William FaulknerAdam Bede by George EliotThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark TwainThe Aeneid by VirgilAgnes of God by John PielmeierThe Age of Innocence by Edith WhartonAlias Grace by Margaret AtwoodAll the King's Men by Robert Penn WarrenAll My Sons by Arthur MillerAll the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthyAmerica is in the Heart by Carlos

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You've been hearing about the community discussions we're hosting, right? We're calling it "Southeast Georgia on my Mind" and it's a series of presentations that are being done as part of a way to celebrate our Southeast Georgia heritage. The program touches on universal themes such as morals and values, social conflicts, human rights, the sources of inspiration and creativity, challenge and

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Summer’s over, the kids are back in school – so why not take advantage of the quieter days to beat the heat with some cool reads? We’ve gotten a lot of new books in lately, and the daytime is the perfect time to enjoy them, or to pop onto one of our computers to check your email. People have been asking if the online driver’s education classes we’ve been talking about are free. Unfortunately

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It's hot out there, but it's not in here - come chill out at the library!News from Screven I hope you’re all ready for some fun – today (August 9) at 4 pm we’ll be having our monthly craft day here at the library! It’s always a great way to exercise your creativity and make something cute and seasonal, so please join us. Just when you got used to coming to the library on Wednesday for

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Oh, my goodness - is it August already? Time flies when you're having fun!News from ScrevenFirst things first: rumors to the contrary, the library IS NOT CLOSING for renovations. We’re not sure how that rumor got started, but that happened last year when we got our spiffy new carpet installed. Sorry for the confusion some of you experienced, but if you’d like to know what’s really going on at

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Vacation Reading is over, and summer vacation is fast following. If you have a teen heading into 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade AP English who hasn’t done their reading yet, get them into the library today! We have most of the books on the Honors AP reading list available for checkout right now, but school starts this Monday and your student will need to have them read by then! Do you have a

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Hi, all - would you like to win one of these?Then join us for our Harry Potter Party! We've got one at each of the libraries, and they're both a little different, so make sure to check and see what the schedule and events are for your library. But both libraries will be giving away one free copy of the newest and last Potter book Saturday!Did you come to the wrap-up event for the end of Vacation

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Wow, is it almost the end of Vacation Reading already? It seems like it started just a week or two ago, but the big wrap-up is this Saturday! Illustrator Michael White will be bringing his quirky art and enlightening views on making one’s living with your creativity to our library! Mr. White was the artist who made “Harriet’s Horrible Hair Day” terrible and breathed life into “The Library

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Hope you all had a great Fourth of July! We enjoyed ourselves, but now we’re back and ready to keep that Vacation Reading Program ball rolling into the end zone. Do you have a youngster who’s participating in the Vacation Reading Program? They’d better hurry – Vacation Reading officially ends on Saturday, July 14 at 11 am in Jenkins and 2 pm at Screven, with the visit of illustrator Michael

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Wow, it's been a while since this was updated - but that doesn't mean we ran out of things to talk about! Vacation Reading is still in full swing and going great. If you (0r your kids) haven't signed up yet, what are you waiting for? We've got some great prizes this year, like MP3 players, karaoke machines, bikes and more. Ten hours of reading gets you ten chances to win your choice, and

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Summer just keeps getting better at the library! Our Vacation Reading Program is in full swing and it’s more fun (and busier!) than ever. News from ScrevenThis afternoon we have our great summer craft time. It’s a wonderful way to share some time with your kids or to do a little relaxing and creative stuff yourself. Miss Belinda does a terrific job of coming up with new ideas to fit any

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It’s summertime and the weather is hot – and so is the activity over at the library! We had a great time at our kickoff programs, and we’re looking forward to even more fun to come. We’ve got a lot of really spectacular prizes up for grabs, so make sure to sign up! Want to know what events we're having when? Check our Vacation Reading Program & Schedule!News from ScrevenThis afternoon, we

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Okay, some of you have probably been wondering about the new way we're approaching the prizes for Summer Reading. Here's the deal: at the kickoff this Saturday everybody who wants to can get a reading log. You mark one section for each hour that you read, and when you get ten you come in and get your first prize: a coupon for a treat at one of our generous local restaurants, a certificate that

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Summer kicks off June 2 with the beginning of our Vacation Reading Program!News from ScrevenSummer reading is here! Our Vacation Reading Program will be having its kickoff on Saturday, June 2 with two great events. At 10:30 am we’ll be having a kid’s carnival, with games, treats and prizes for kids twelve and under. At 2 pm, we’ve got something really different for the older ones: Jeopardy for

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Is it almost summer already? You bet it is! Our great Vacation Reading Program will be having its kickoff on Saturday, June 2. The libraries will be closed Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day. If you have been wondering why you haven't seen Miss Barbara, our Bookmobile Lady, on the highways and byways of Screven and Jenkins Counties, it's because she has injured her hand and is unable to work

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May is a great month for all sorts of things – for example, did you know that May is National Mental Health Month, National Family Month, National Military Appreciation Month, National Foster Care Month, National Arthritis Month and National Bike Month… and that’s just the beginning? Well, it is, so let’s all celebrate the season at the library, where we have books and other resources on all of

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Summer is here and school is almost over. Do you want to travel this summer? Reading Takes You Everywhere is the theme of the 2007 Vacation Reading Program this year at the library. You can “Go Everywhere” without leaving your front porch. Come by the Screven County Library or the Jenkins County Memorial Library to sign up for a summer filled with fun and excitement.Just to make sure that

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Stuck for an idea of what to give your mother for Mother’s Day? Why not a lovely poem or perhaps a book to read? We have lots of poetry books, and our great Book Sale is still going on - you can get a bag of books for only $1!NEWS FROM SCREVEN Are you a Friend of the Screven County Library? Would you like to be? Then come to the meeting of the Friends of the Library on Thursday, May 10 at 7

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May is almost here, can you believe it? And with spring comes preparations for our summer program. What kinds of things do you (and your kids) have to look forward to? Try a carnival for the little ones, or a game of Jeopardy for the teens. Try making an African mask, or figuring out a magician’s secrets. Who knows, there might even be some medieval mayhem or an Old West mystery lurking in

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Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? Come in to the library and check out one of our great books on poetry. From Shel Silverstein’s “Where the Sidewalk Ends” to Robert Frost’s “Mending Wall” and John Milton’s “Paradise Lost”, we’ve got a poem to suit just about anyone.April is also National Garden Month, and we’ve got some great books like MONTH BY MONTH GARDENING IN GEORGIA and

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Did you know that April is:National Poetry MonthNational Volunteer MonthNational Kite MonthNational Autism Awareness MonthNational Gardening MonthSo, I guess that means we should all volunteer to go plant a garden for someone with autism, and then write a poem about flying a kite. But if that's not your cup of tea, then why not come to the library and check out some of the great events and

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Interested in history? Want to hear some really interesting – and factual – stories about South Georgia during the Confederate days? Come and join Hu Daughtry as he discusses his book, CONFEDERATE TALES OF CANDLER & CONNECTED COUNTIES. Mr. Daughtry is a former Sylvania resident currently residing in Metter, and has a wealth of information on Civil War-era figures such as Gen. William H. T.

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