Events & Programs at SGRL
Mark your calendars & join us for learning and fun!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Talking Book Center Public Meeting
January 12 @ 10:00am
Main Library – Folsom Room
As plans are being drawn to make services to citizens with visual or physical disabilities more efficient and effective, the state is holding an open meeting to get feedback from patrons of Talking Book Centers.

Special Echols County Library Board Meeting
January 12 @ 4:00pm
Allen Statenville Library
This special meeting is being called to address budgetary issues at the Allen Statenville Library.

Valdosta Lowndes County Library
Kelly Lenz - Assistant Director of Public Services
300 Woodrow Wilson Drive
229-333-0086

Seasonal Events

College Prep Fair
Main Library
Date TBA
Research schools and get the inside scoop on college life.

Snow Day
Main Library
January 30th
3:00pm -5:00pm
Bring the whole family to play in real snow at the library!  This event will feature a separate snow area for children 5yrs and under to promote fun and safe play.  For more information contact Suzy Butts at the Main Library.

Teen Lock-In
Main Library
February 5-6th
Starts at 7:30 on the 5th and goes to 8 am on Sat
Enjoy a fun environment where the teens from all six branches can get to know each other.

Reoccuring Events
GED Class – Our library system has teamed up with Val-Tech to offer a free GED preparation class at VLC on Mondays and Tuesdays from 5:00 to 8:00pm in the Folsom Room.

 Here are the highlights:

• The class is completely free.  
• Those interested must sign up.  (At VLC this may be done at the “information station” near refernce.)
• Must be 16 or older.
• Orientation is required.  (They will be given more information after signing up.)

For more information please direct all inquiries to Valdosta Technical College at 229-333-2123.  

Vampire Book Club – This book club will be reading books based on Vampires. This discussion group is for mature audiences only. Contact Halley Little 229-333-0086 ext. 222.

• Must be 18 years or older to participate.
• Jan Norton, a professor at VSU, will be leading the group.
• The group will have a monthly movie night, dates and movie to vary monthly.
• The group will meet every Thursday at 5:30pm.
  

Teen Book Club – Looking for a cool place to meet and make friends?  Come to the Teen Book Club to read the latest and greatest in teen fiction and participate in movie nights and “lock ins” at the library! For any questions please contact Jennifer 229-333-0086 ext 212 or email at jtyler@sgrl.org

Guidelines:
12-19 only.
We meet to discuss popular teen fiction.
Parents must fill out the permission form before the teen may join the club.
A place for the young adults to meet and make friends.

Friends Booksale - VLC
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Tuesday
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. every Saturday

Bookfellows - VLC

Friends of Library Grant Awarded
Thanks to the local chapter of Friends of the Library, Bookfellows can use up to $500 to purchase books for next year’s programs, and to give an honorarium to each presenter, a $15 book certificate.  If you haven’t joined the Friends for this year yet, pick up an application from the library desk and show your appreciation to our sponsors.   Thanks, FOL.

Fall Programs already in the planning stages
Some of you have already volunteered to present programs this fall; you may want to get started on the reading this summer. Books should be available shortly at the Reference Desk.   Used books are often available locally at the Backdoor Bookstore or online from Amazon.com.
 
Bookfellows Schedule 2010

All meetings will be at 4pm unless otherwise noted.

2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur Clarke
Written in 1968, this science fiction novel was made famous by Stanley Kubrick’s film adaptation of Arthur Clarke’s work.  The story features aliens, artificial intelligence, and deep questions about humanity.  For those wanting to delve deeper, Eric has copies of the second book in the series, 2010: Odyssey Two, available.

Teatime for the Traditionally Built by McCall Smith
The tenth novel the “Botswana's No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency” series, Precious Ramotswe must once again use her skills to unravel a mystery.  The owner of a local soccer team suspects a traitor on the squad is deliberately sabotaging games. Despite her complete ignorance of the sport, Ramotswe and her feisty assistant agree to look into the matter. Now if she can only keep her van running… 
Fans can follow the television series based on the books on HBO.

The Mammoth Cheese by Sheri Holman     
Inhabitants of a small southern town seek to emulate their ancestors in presenting another mammoth cheese to a U. S. president.  Love, politics, and family intertwine.  Sheri Holman is the other of several critically acclaimed novels including Dress Lodger.  

Second Glance by Jodi Picoult                  
When an Abenaki Indian burial ground is slated to become a strip mall, strange phenomena starts occurring in a small Vermont town.  Ross Wakeman, a ghost hunter who has never seen a ghost, investigates in hopes of connecting with the other side.  What he discovers is beyond anything he could dream of in this world-or the next. 

Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin                                                
When four children are found murdered in medieval Cambridge, the Catholic community blames Jews for the atrocity.  Anti-Semitism nearly erupts into riots, forcing King Henry II to intervene.   Hoping scientific investigation will catch the true killer, the king calls for the best medical experts.  When the “master of the art of death” turns out to be a woman, Adelia faces danger from the church and the killer.  She must examine the victims and retraces their last steps before the killer strikes again.  This fascinating medieval mystery is “"a deliciously dark and effective concoction of historical fiction, suspense, romance, adventure and forensics. Franklin deftly recreates a vivid medieval England and introduces a memorable cast of seamy inhabitants" (Miami Herald).

Light on Snow by Anita Shreve       
A touching coming of age story, this novel is about second chances and redemption.  After a 12 year old girl and her widower father find an infant abandoned in the snow their lives are changed forever.

Book Talks - VLC

Adult Programs - VLC

Vampire Book Club
Thursdays @ 5:30pm
Valdosta-Lowndes County Library
Join fellow vampire fans for interesting conversation about vampire literature.

Children Programs - VLC

Storytime will be taking a taking a short break this summer.  Sessions will continue in late July or early August. The schedule is currently being finalized and will be posted as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Computer Courses - VLC

All programs listed are given by Eric Mathis in our computer lab. For more information call 229-333-0086 ext 238.

Intro to PCs and Using the Mouse
January 2 @ 10:00am
Main Library
Learn how to use a mouse to navigate on the computer and other PC basics.

Intro to Windows, Part 1 of 3
January 14 @ 9:00am
Main Library
Discover Windows, the most popular operating system for home and business use.

Intro to Windows, Part 2 of 3
January 21 @ 9:00am
Main Library
Expand your knowledge of Windows through this series of hands on workshops.

Intro to Windows, Part 3 of 3
January 28@ 9:00am
Main Library
Expand your knowledge of Windows through this series of hands on workshops.

Allen Statenville Library
Jackie Culpepper - Branch Manager
123 Highway 129 S., Statenville
229-559-8182

English as a Second language class:
Every morning 11:00am to noon.

Basic Computer Classes
Schedule with Jackie Culpepper.

Spanish Class
Wednesdays @ 4:00 - 6:00pm
The Allen-Statenville Library is hosting Spanish Classes on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 6:00pm.  No prior knowledge of the language is required.  These classes are free of charge and open to the public.  Spanish classes are taught by Alicia Rodriguez  559-1430.  Please call Alicia in advance to let her know you are interested in coming.

Animeniacs Club
Meets every Friday 3-4pm
The Echols Animeniacs meet every Friday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Allen Statenville Library to discuss manga and anime.

Echols Teens
Teens meet every Friday at 4:00!  
If you are a teen and looking for something to do, we would like to welcome you to come and hang out with us!!  Please call or e-mail Jackie R. Culpepper for more information or Kelly Lenz: Klenz@sgrl.org 229-333-0086 Ext 214

Rock Band
Last Friday of every month 4-6pm
Come out and play Rock Band at the library!!

Salter Hahira Library
Janet Register - Branch Manager
220 E. Main St., Hahira
229-559-8182

Johnston Lakes Library
Jeanna Pyles - Branch Manager
720 Lakes Boulevard
229-559-8016

Home School Group
The second and fourth Monday of every month @ 1:30pm
Lake Park Library
Get together with other homeschoolers for stories and related activities.

Homeschool Group
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 2:00-4:00PM.  Children will listen to stories and then take part in an activity (craft, science experiment, etc) related to the topic.

Pre-School Storytime
Wednesdays @ 1:15pm
Pre-School Storytime is a fun and constructive way to jumpstart your child’s education.

Lake Views book discussion group
Meets monthly on every 3rd Monday. We meet and discuss the selected book. Call branch manager Jeanna Pyles for additional information.

McMullen Southside Library
Beverly Sanders - Branch Manager
527 Griffin Avenue
229-253-8313

Open Mic Night
The third Thursday of every month @ 6:00pm
Southside Library
Show your talent at our Open Mic Night or just kick back and enjoy special performances by Poetic Magic.

National African American Read-In Chain                                                              
McMullen Southside Library
February 20, 2010
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Read a book by an African American author at the library as part of a nationwide event.

Miller Lakeland Library
Interim Branch Manager - Trish Vigerstol
124 South Valdosta Road
229-482-2904


SGRL Close Dates 2009

*2009 Closed Calendar for the SGRL: