Severance centers on Mark Scout, leading a team of office workers whose memories are surgically split between work and personal lives. The 'work-life balance' experiment is questioned as Mark faces a mystery forcing him to confront the true nature of his work and himself.
Daniella Chace, a professional toxicologist and health writer, teaches readers how to identify potential toxins in the household, with an easy-to-follow, room-by-room evaluation. She explains the connection between toxins in everyday objects and chronic health issues, and offers strategies for eliminating toxins, along with easy recipes for effective homemade cleaning solutions.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's friends enthusiastically prepare for his birthday celebration.
We're excited to be working with Inspiredu to bring valuable digital literacy programs to your community! As we plan for the rest of 2025, we'd like to invite you to explore our programs and how they could benefit you and your family. Please review the programs below and click the orange "program survey" button above to take the survey.
We offer two tiers of programs:
Tier I: Learning Spark, Each household will receive one refurbished laptop upon completion of one of the following workshops.
Adult Digital Literacy Workshop: This workshop is designed for adults and covers fundamental computer skills. Participants are encouraged to continue their learning at home through online certifications, such as those offered by Microsoft. We also provide resources on free or low-cost internet options.
Family Learning Workshop: This workshop is aimed at parents/caregivers and children in grades PreK-12. It offers basic digital literacy skills and helps families navigate educational resources, as well as engage with their child’s education in a digital environment. Free or low-cost internet resources are also provided.
Tier II: Wellness, These workshops are for returning learners who have already completed Tier I, own their own laptop, and possess basic computer skills.
Telehealth: This workshop is conducted in partnership with the Georgia Hospital Association and its affiliates. Each session focuses on a different area of medicine, helping learners become more comfortable using telehealth resources on their laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. The classes are hybrid, allowing participants to join either in person or virtually.
Financial Literacy: These classes will be available starting in the spring and are led by financial planners, banks, credit unions, and other experts. The goal is to empower learners to create budgets, manage online accounts, protect their assets, learn to invest, and more—ultimately fostering financial wellness.
March is Dr. Seuss Month, and we're celebrating with a variety of Seuss-tastic activities at the library! Drop in throughout the month for crafts, scavenger hunts, storytimes, and fun surprises inspired by the world of Dr. Seuss. Whether you read with the Cat in the Hat, rhyme like a pro, or explore Seussical adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! “Oh, the fun you will have” when you join the celebration!
Celebrate Plant a Flower Day at the Library!
Join us for a blooming good time as we celebrate Plant a Flower Day with fun activities, crafts, and books all about gardening and nature!
Hands-On Planting – Decorate a pot and plant your own flower to take home.
Garden-Themed Crafts – Create beautiful floral art and nature-inspired projects.
Books in Bloom – Explore our collection of gardening books and stories about plants, flowers, and the joys of nature.
Come grow your love for reading and gardening with us! This is a drop in activity for any age.
Join us as we honor the beauty of words and rhythm on World Poetry Day! Celebrate the art of poetry with engaging activities for all ages.
Poetry Readings – Enjoy live readings of classic and contemporary poems.
Write Your Own Poem – Try your hand at writing haikus, sonnets, or free verse in our poetry workshop.
Poetry & Art – Create blackout poetry, decorate poetry postcards, and explore the connection between words and visual art.
Come be inspired by the power of poetry! This is a drop in activity
Dive into the numbers! See how your library served the community this past fall (October-December 2024). From thousands of library card users to bustling program attendance, we've been busy! Check out the infographic to see the impact of your Sparta-Hancock County Library. We're proud to provide resources and programs for everyone.
About eRead Kids
eRead Kids is the Georgia Public Library Service’s digital library of almost 15,000 eBooks and audio books for children from pre-k through fourth grade.
Check out picture books, graphic novels, nonfiction, and more! Find popular series such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, Who Was…? and Geronimo Stilton. eRead Kids can be used on any tablet, phone, or computer.
To access eRead Kids on your mobile device:
Download the Boundless app from the app store on your mobile device.
Enter Azalea Regional Library System in the search box to find your library.
Then enter your PLAY Card student ID/number and your PIN (6 digit) student birth month and year. Click Login.
Click on the book icon in the top right hand corner of the app to access checkouts, holds, and wishlists. Click the three dots in the top right hand corner of the app to access the home page and browse titles available for checkout.
Read and enjoy!
The PINES student PLAY card gives all Hancock 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 more info at www.azalealibraries.org/play-card.
