Spring Into Reading: April Picks & Programs at at Greene County Library.

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View this email in your browser Staff Pick In "And Then She Fell" by Alicia Elliott, Alice, a young Indigenous woman, seemingly has the perfect life with her supportive husband and newborn daughter in Toronto. However, plagued by impostor syndrome and grief over her mother's recent passing, Alice struggles to connect with her baby and hides her despair from her husband and neighbors. As strange occurrences escalate, including lost time and mysterious voices, Alice fears for her and her daughter's safety. Despite her husband's reassurances, Alice is convinced that her writing project, a modern retelling of a Haudenosaunee creation story, holds the key to their survival.   Available at Greene County Library   At a Texas county fair, children’s book author Elle Portman and corporate consultant Calder Hudson are caught in a shooting rampage that leaves chaos in its wake. As they recover from their injuries, Elle and Calder find themselves drawn to each other, united in their determination to seek justice for the victims. However, the lingering trauma and the looming threat of the shooter's continued freedom complicate their budding relationship. Available on      In a whimsical tale, 100 dragons named Broccoli reside high on a mountain. When a powerful wind scatters half of them, ten opt for a surfing career in Hawaii, while others embark on diverse adventures like forming a heavy metal band in New York City or transforming into mythical creatures. Young readers will relish tracking each dragon's journey until only one, Broccoli, remains. As Broccoli retreats to a cave for winter, a spring surprise awaits, promising an enchanting read every time. Available at Greene County Library.   Join Us For These Upcoming Events View our Google Calendars  Download the pdf here! STEM Spring Break Week at Greene County Library. Monday, April 1st: Paper Airplane Aerodynamics from 2:00 – 3:00pm Tuesday, April 2nd: Glitter Jars - Tweens, 2:00 – 3:00pm Wednesday, April 3rd: Magnets, 2:00 – 3:00pm Thursday, April 4th: Computer Programmer Unplugged, 2:00 – 3:00pm Friday, April 5th: Lego Architecture and Ratios, 2:00 – 3:00pm Embark on a green journey with us as the Greene County Library joins forces with the Greene County Master Gardeners to introduce the Seed Library! Starting April 8th, take home a seed packet to cultivate in your own garden. Discover resources and engaging programming to nurture your garden and green thumb. Let's sow the seeds of community and growth together! Stay tuned for updates and get ready to watch your garden flourish! Empower Your Reading Journey on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 11:00am – 12:00pm with Assisted Readers. From children to adults, all are welcome to enhance their reading skills in a supportive environment. Let's unlock the joy of reading together! Poetry/Short Story Slam! Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 12:00 – 1:00pm We will be hosting a Poetry/Short story slam on the last Saturday of April at noon. All ages are welcomed to participate and all entries must be family friendly (no swear words, etc). Poems/short stories must be less than 5 minutes long. Preregister for a definite time slot by calling 706-453-7276. If you've got an instrument your piece goes with and play, feel free to bring it and show us what you've got! DigiDays - Community Preservation Scan Days May 1 – 31, 2024 Location: Greene County Library 610 S Main St, Greensboro, GA 30642, USA Community and organization members that have historic documents they would like to digitize can sign-up for 1 hour plus time slots to digitize their information. Tips and tricks will be provided, as well as additional resources for proper storage of digitized information. To register, stop by the library and sign up for a time at the front desk or give us a call at 706-453-7276. In the News We have been named a finalist for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service by the Institute of Museum and Library Services!!️ Find out more here https://www.imls.gov/news/imls-names-finalists-2024-national-medal-museum-and-library-service. Resource Spotlight Georgia Gateway Benefits Kiosks are now available at all Azalea Libraries! Use the kiosks to login or create an account to access Georgia Gateway for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), CAPS (Childcare and Parent Services), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medicaid, and Georgia WIC (Women, Infants & Children) with Georgia Department of Human Services Are you looking for FREE access to Atlanta Journal Constitution articles? To access, visit gapines.org 1. Start by clicking on My Account and logging in with your Library Card info. 2. Once you are logged in click on GALILEO Virtual Library to start accessing the online library portal. 3. Search GALILEO: Atlanta Journal Constitution In the Library March GA Farm Bureau Book of the Month Read to Rover with Reese the therapy dog. Books, E-Media, and Digital Libraries The PINES student PLAY card gives all Greene County students a special library card using their student number with no late fees. These PLAY cards are funded by a generous grant from Georgia Public Library Service.  Find out more here! Facebook Instagram Website Copyright © 2022 Azalea Regional Library System, All rights reserved. Our address is: GREENE COUNTY LIBRARY 610 South Main Street   |   Greensboro, Georgia 30642   |   (706) 453-7276 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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