Discover What's New This January at Greene County Library.

Jan 2

Written By Ivy Corder

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Staff Pick

From the author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, comes a delightful collection of short stories blending espionage and revenge with warmth and humor. Alexander McCall Smith's inventive tales feature a spy disguised as a nun, a Vatican Secret Service invite leading to confusion, and an author finding redemption through kindness. These stories, filled with humor and insight, highlight the importance of transparency, forgiveness, and choosing the high road.

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The Teen Advisory Board meets once a month on the first Tuesday to plan, promote and discuss teen events and programs at the library. TAB also provides valuable input on literary services for youth and the young adult library collection. To get started, teens between the ages of 12 and 17 should complete an application and return it to the library circulation desk. Candidates will be contacted and given more details before the next TAB meeting.

Need to learn English? ¿Necesitas aprender inglés? Interested in learning Spanish? Drop in to Mr. Steve's English/Spanish Classes and learn with a professional language tutor. Call 706-453-7276 for more information.

Join us as we learn about Outer Space! The beginning of each meeting we learn about a new star, galaxy, or planet, and then we break out the telescope! All ages are welcomed!

We invite all of our wonderful patrons age 18 and older, especially our Retirees, into our library at 10am for Adult Movie day. Light refreshments will be served

Pokemon players all ages can drop in to swap and battle Pokemon cards with other players. Free Pokemon card for each player that shows up and for those that want to battle, we have Pokemon energy cards available while supplies. Enjoy a Pokemon movie while swapping cards or Pokemon coloring pages! Every second Saturday of the month!

Come listen to Children's Author Nancy Goodyear read her book about S-S-Sammy S-S-Snake. Then, as a retired biology professor, she will teach children some of the differences between venomous and non-venomous snakes! Don't miss this opportunity for an educational and fun session! Plus, get your books autographed by the author herself. Limited copies available for sale courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Music Makers, A Songwriting Class for Children!
Join us in this free program to learn how to write a song! Learn about rhythm, hooks, and song production basics! Geared toward elementary-age students.

3:oopm on the following dates:

Monday, January 22nd,
Monday, February 26th,
Monday, March 25th,
Monday, April 22nd

Azalea regional headquarters and all Azalea libraries will be closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Crafting at Greene County Library in January

Tues, January 16, 2024, Snowflake Craft for Preschoolers from 4 – 5pm

Memory Bracelet Craft for Tweens, Tues, January 23, 2024 from 4 – 5pm, *We will provide the wire and the beads.

STEM Craft - Marble Ramps, Tues, January 30, 2024 from 4 – 5pm, Who can build the best ramp for launch? From races to distance, can you accept this ramp challenge?

Resource Spotlight

Make Finding a Job Easier with Your Library Card!

Finding a job can be a complicated process. LearningExpress Job & Career Accelerator provides an easy-to-use search tool with everything you need to find, apply for, and get hired into your ideal position.

Features:

Job and internship search engines
Skills and interest assessments
Occupation explorers
Resume and cover letter builders
Interviewing tips
Career advice library
College finder
Scholarship finder

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: "Job & Career Accelerator"

By checking out a monitor with your library card, you can easily evaluate the radon levels in your living spaces, and determine if you are in danger. Radon kills nearly 21,000 people each year, more than 800 of them in Georgia. Radon can affect any home, regardless of construction or age. If found, radon can be fixed by installing a radon mitigation system.

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking and is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. It occurs naturally when uranium breaks down to form radon. Uranium is often found in high concentrations in granite rocky soils, as are common in northern Georgia counties. As radon is released into the soil, it can enter buildings through the foundation and well water, eventually building to dangerous levels.

Each radon kit contains two QR codes: one leads to an instructional video, while the other directs you to a website to submit your results. When you report your findings to the UGA Extension, the data will be used in scientific research and to raise awareness of radon levels in Georgia.