He's a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job.
Growing up in Alabama, Renkl was a devoted reader, an explorer of riverbeds and red-dirt roads, and a fiercely loved daughter. Here, in brief essays, she traces a tender and honest portrait of her complicated parents--her exuberant, creative mother; her steady, supportive father--and of the bittersweet moments that accompany a child's transition to caregiver.
Pia, grieving the loss of her brother and dealing with her parents' move, joins a wacky bus tour to distract herself. The final stop is a magical underground lake, rumored to have healing powers. Through the journey and new friendships, Pia navigates grief, resilience, and finding joy again. This debut novel, filled with humor, heart, mystery, and magic, emphasizes the value of both the journey and the destination in healing.
AZRLS Libraries will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 2nd.
It’s Library Card Sign Up Month! With your library card, you can learn new job skills, go to story time with your kids, research your next school project, learn a language, get free admission to great places across Georgia and much more. Visit your library in-person or online to get your free library card: https://georgialibraries.org/your-library-card
September Toddler Storytimes
4th · 11th · 18th · 25th at 11am
Come and join us for an interactive Storytime program on September 7th at 11am that will include stories, songs, and a craft for ages 0-6 years old. Registration is not required.
Join us for our monthly adult book club on Thursday, September 12th from 4:00 – 5:00pm. The Book for this month is The Ride of her life by Elizabeth Letts.
Keeping Georgia’s public library shelves stocked with books and other resources is crucial in getting young children ready to read.
We’ve partnered with libraries to encourage parents to read 1,000 books with their children before age 5. This program is designed to be a fun and easy way to help your child develop pre-reading skills vital to kindergarten readiness.
Research shows a striking correlation between pre-reading skills and later academic success reaching into high school and beyond.
Parents and caregivers are a child’s first and best teacher. By sharing stories at home, you can give your child a valuable gift – a sense of confidence and a love for books and reading that can last a lifetime.
The PINES student PLAY card gives all Morgan County students a special library card using their student ID with no late fees. These PLAY cards are funded by a generous grant from Georgia Public Library Service. Find out more here!
