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View this email in your browser 👍Staff Picks Cryptozoology is the study of animals that may or may not be real: familiar animals like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, and those that are less familiar like the Marozi of Kenya, the Orang-pendek of Sumatra and the Thylacine of Tasmania. Meet these and more in this introduction to cryptozoology. Riley's New World Based on the Disney/Pixar animated feature film Inside Out 2, released this summer in theaters, stories at various reading levels take kids on an all-new adventure inside the mind of now-teenager Riley, who is definitely feeling all kinds of new Emotions!   Here come the Grannies! Join Bluey and Bingo in a game of Butterflies with Judo, race Barky Boats with MacKenzie, and more! Join Us For These Upcoming Events 📅 View our Google Calendar Download PDF Here Meet & Read to Licensed Therapy Dog, Amber!  Wednesday, October 2nd, 4-5 PM. This is a great program for shy or beginning readers! All ages welcome! What to Know About Radon Thursday, October 3, 2024   -  11:00 – 11:30am Join us as we learn more about the dangers of Radon and how to test to see if it's in your home. This program is in partnership with the University of Georgia Extension. Story Time with Local Author Gina Murray: Thursday, October 10th at 11 AM Walton Works' Workforce Wednesdays is an employment assistance event in partnership with the City of Monroe, Walton County, the Monroe-Walton County Library, and the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. Whether you're exploring career options, refining your resume, navigating job applications, or preparing for interviews, our team of friendly volunteers is here to help—all free of charge. Additionally, you can check out the Walton Works jobs board, which provides links to job openings in our community's four major employment sectors: Construction, Manufacturing, Local Government, and Health Care. This months session: October 9th from 1-3pm AZRLS Libraries will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024. Chickens, Goats and Crafts with Walton County Farm Bureau Wednesday, October 16, 2024  ⋅  11:00am – 12:00pm Stop by the library for some farm animal fun! There will be live chickens and goats for kids to pet and a fun craft for everyone to enjoy. This program is in partnership with the Walton County Farm Bureau. Reptile Show with Scaley Addictions Thursday, October 17, 2024  ⋅  10:30 – 11:00am Join us for a fun and free reptile show with Scaley Addictions! This program is great for all ages. Book or Treat: October 28 – 31, 2024 Stop by the library in your Halloween costume between Oct 28th-Oct 31st to receive a free book! This program is open to kids and teens of all ages. Become a Monster Reader NOW - November 26th Read books and earn badges this fall to become a monster reader. Inquire at the front desk for more information. 📷 Library Snapshots! Congratulations to the winners of The Monroe-Walton County Library's 2024 Bookmark Design Contest! Our winners are Aubree T. for ages 4-8, Lily V. for ages 9-13, Kylie K. for ages 14-17, and Julie B. for ages 18+. Fantastic Fish Craft 💡Resource Spotlight💡 Get ready to read! The PLAY student library card helps children develop a lifelong love of reading. Check out books, ebooks, audiobooks, and interactive learning resources with no late fees. Learn more at www.azalealibraries.org/play-card Unearth Your Community's Story Dive into the rich tapestry of our local history with the new Newspaper Archive website! Explore digitized newspapers and uncover fascinating stories from the past. Whether you're researching family genealogy, local events, or just curious about our area's heritage, this is your gateway to the past. Visit AzaleaLibaries.org and look for Newspaper Archives under Resources in the top menu and embark on a journey through time! The PINES student PLAY card gives all Walton 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! 📚 Books, E-Media, and Digital Libraries Facebook Instagram Website Copyright © 2022 Azalea Regional Library System, All rights reserved. Our address is: MONROE-WALTON COUNTY LIBRARY 217 W. Spring  Street   |   Monroe, Georgia 30655   |   (770) 267-4630 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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