Unleash Your Inner Bookworm: March Events & Reads at Sparta-Hancock County Library.

Mar 1

Written By Ivy Corder

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Staff Picks

Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson blends ancient wisdom with modern science to answer life's biggest questions. Through humor and insight, he shares twelve practical rules for life, exploring topics from discipline to freedom. Delving into the human condition, Peterson's book challenges conventional thinking, offering transformative guidance for the mind and spirit.

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Atlas James seeks redemption by joining a trail rehabilitation program in the Western Sierras. Forced to leave her past behind, she adopts the name Maps and forms unexpected bonds with her team: Books, Sugar, Junior, and King. As they navigate the wilderness and confront their inner demons, Atlas discovers the true meaning of friendship and love. But with the end of the trail approaching, she faces the daunting prospect of returning to her old life without the newfound connections she treasures.
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It's bedtime for Bernard.

The bear cave is crowded and uncomfortable. What is a bear to do when there's no good place to sleep? To find the perfect resting place, Bernard searches high and low. But what he discovers is that the perfect bed was right in front of him all along. . . .

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March is I LOVE to READ month! Discover the literary treasures hand-picked by our dedicated library staff! Stop by the library to explore their favorite books – who knows, your next favorite might be waiting for you! If you spot your beloved read, let us know! We're adding patron favorites to our display, and you can even share why you recommend it in a couple of sentences! Put your favorites on display all month-long through this drop-in program suitable for all ages!

Storytimes every Friday at 10am and 4pm.

At 10am every Friday we have a scheduled story time for children from babies to pre-school age!
At 4pm enjoy a great after school story time.

Drop in on Mondays for Lego family fun for all! Come and create a cool LEGO design! All LEGOS are in the children's library.

Saturday Board Game
Saturday, March 16⋅11:00am – 12:00pm

We have a wide variety of board games family and friends can come to play! This event is for all ages starting at 11am. We also have puzzles, checkers, LEGOS and more for those who wish to play independently or who are too young for the board games.

Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a pot of gold and rainbow craft on Monday, March 18th! Let your creativity shine as you design your very own rainbow and pot of gold! This drop-in craft session is perfect for school-age children, so bring the whole family and join in on the fun!

Mr. Rogers left a legacy of helping children and their families believe 'It's a Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood.' He dedicated his life and career to helping children feel included, valued, and respected. This year, for Mr. Rogers' birthday, we're joining The Hopeful Neighborhood Project to help spread love and kindness in our wonderful Sparta neighborhood! On March 20th from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, come color pages, do puzzles, read a book, and help us design a sidewalk chalk display! These activities are open to all ages.

Closures

All Azalea Libraries will be closed For Easter on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

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

Staff Shout Outs

This award recognizes Jévin for exceeding regular duties in notable ways to support the Sparta-Hancock County Library and AZRLS. Jévin demonstrates positive engagement by assisting patrons, colleagues, community partners, and the Regional Team beyond his assigned responsibilities.

In The Library

January 2024 Beekeeper Class

January 2024 Beekeeper Class 2

Crafts

Coloring

Books, E-Media, and Digital Libraries

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.