Discover What's New This January at O'Kelly Memorial Library.

Jan 2

Written By Ivy Corder

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Staff Pick

In Stephen King's HOLLY, the beloved character Holly Gibney takes center stage once again. From her earlier appearances as a reserved yet brave individual in previous King novels, she has evolved into a smart and resilient private detective. When she's asked to help find a missing girl by a desperate mother, Holly is drawn into a dark mystery involving seemingly respectable individuals harboring disturbing secrets. As she navigates this chilling case, Holly faces some of her most dangerous adversaries yet, testing her skills and determination in this gripping new novel. Place on hold here

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Learn Origami each week on Tuesday from 5:30 – 6:30pm.
Come make origami at the library! All skill levels and ages are welcome. Paper will be provided.

Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian.

Drop in for free play or learn how to play at our weekly Chess Night, on Thursdays at O'Kelly Memorial Library from 5:00 – 7:00pm. We provide boards or you can bring your own.

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

Monthly Coloring Contest for children ages 6 to 12.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 through Friday, January 19, 2024

Dive into a world of creativity at O'Kelly Memorial Library! During our week-long coloring contest, pick up a coloring sheet at the front desk. Submit your best piece of artwork for a prize and have your creation displayed at YOUR library!

Coloring Sheets will be provided.

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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