Discover What's New This January at Monroe-Walton County Library.

Jan 2

Written By Ivy Corder

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Staff Pick

Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Sky in the Deep in these bewitching historical horror novels, perfect for fans of Holly Black and V.E. Schwab!

The Bone Houses
Seventeen-year-old Aderyn ("Ryn") only cares about two things: her family and her family's graveyard. And right now, both are in dire straits. Since the death of their parents, Ryn and her siblings have been scraping together a meager existence as gravediggers in the remote village of Colbren, which sits at the foot of a harsh and deadly mountain range that was once home to the fae. The problem with being a gravedigger in Colbren, though, is that the dead don't always stay dead.

The Drowned Woods
In a mystical Welsh kingdom filled with magic and turmoil, Mererid, the last water diviner, escaped the tyrannical prince who exploited her powers. When her former handler proposes a plan to overthrow the prince, Mer joins forces with an eclectic group, including a cursed young man and a cunning thief. Their goal: dismantle the source of the prince's power. With allies by her side and a cause worth fighting for, Mer seeks not only freedom but also the chance to change the course of kingdoms.

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Get cozy for a PJ movie morning on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, starting from 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM. Don your favorite PJs and immerse yourself in the enchanting movie "Frozen" (rated PG), screening in the children's section of the library!

Come enjoy a fun morning of books, songs and puppets with your little ones ages 0-5 years!

Gather your Pokemon cards and join us at the library to exchange cards with friends and expand your collection! This activity welcomes kids of every age. Join us on Saturday, January 6th, at 2 PM and Friday, January 19th, at 3 PM.

Join us for a fun Lego-filled afternoon at the library! Engage in building on our Lego wall or take on a Lego challenge and showcase your creation on our display shelf. Happening on Thursday, January 11th and 25th, 2024, between 3 PM and 5 PM.

Come meet Amber, a licensed therapy dog, and share your reading skills! Join us on Wednesday, January 17th, from 4 to 5 PM. Perfect for hesitant or new readers, and open to all ages!

Azalea Regional Headquarters and all Azalea libraries will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Discover the essentials of fire safety on Thursday, January 18th, starting at 3:30 PM. Join us for an informative session led by our local fire marshal, welcoming participants of all ages!

Get creative with colors! Join us on Saturday, January 20th, 2024, from 11AM to 12PM for a soothing coloring session at the library. All supplies will be furnished, and everyone aged 13 and above is welcome to participate.

Join us for a delightful Kids' Poetry Craft session! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 30th, 2024, at 3:30 PM. Swing by the library and create an enjoyable poetry-themed craft. Perfect for elementary-aged children and beyond!

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.

Watch this video about checking out a Radon kit from your library.

Place hold for kit on PINES here

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