June Newsletter: The O'Kelly Memorial Library has fun covered this June!

May 29

Written By Ivy Corder

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Staff Picks

A food stylist and cast of America's Test Kitchen offers an all-occasion guide to making 150 homemade, delicious food gifts.

When her mother, who disappeared 16 years before, reappears while a true crime documentary about her case is being filmed, 18-year-old Bel, not buying her mom's unbelievable story about what happened to her, must uncover the real reason Rachel Price is back from the dead.

Summer Reading Program

June

Friday, June 7th @ 1 pm, Out-of-the Box Shark Adventure
Thursday, June 13th @ 1:30 pm, Bird & STEM Program
Friday, June 21st @ 2:45 pm, Southeastern Reptile Rescue with Jason Clark
Friday, June 28th @ 1:00 pm, Ken Scott Magic Show

June

Friday, July 5th @ 1pm-2pm, Scavenger Hunt
Friday, July 12th @ 1pm, Tie Dye Event (bring a white T-shirt)
Friday, July 19th @ 2PM, Michelle’s Magical Poodle Show

Join Us For These Upcoming Events Click here for Google Calendar

Download PDF here

Every Monday from 3:00 -4:00pm join us for Fun with LEGOs after school for kids ages 6-12. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Tuesdays in June 4th · 11th · 18th· 25th

Fold your way to fun at the library's origami hour! All skill levels and ages are welcome (paper will be provided). Remember, children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to avoid any folding mishaps.

Scrabble for Seniors
Wednesday, Wed, June, 5th at 10:00 am (Monthly on the first Wednesday). Adult & Seniors 55+

Join us for a relaxing morning of scrabble. Whether you're a seasoned word wizard or just enjoy the friendly competition, your company would add so much joy to our gathering.

Thursdays in June are a day of Fun at the Library!
6th · 13th · 20th · 27th

Children's Storytime from 10:30 - 11:30am
- Join Ms. Robin for a singing, crafting, super storytime perfect for children ages 0-5.Children MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian
Chess Night from 5 - 7pm
- Drop in for free play or learn to play chess at our Chess Night. Chess board are provided or feel free to bring your own.
- All Ages

Coloring Contest

Starts: Mon, June 17th
Ends: Fri, June 21st

Open to adults and children of all ages.
One winner in each category will win a gift card. See the front desk!

Azalea libraries will be closed for Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

Threaded Adventures with Cross Stitch
Wed, June 26, 2024

Whether your are experienced, a beginner, or somewhere in between, come explore the art of cross-stitching and let your creativity flourish as you craft a masterpiece with needles and thread. *Limited seating. Call to register (18+), Bring your own materials.

Summer Reading Program Donations needed
*Please drop off items at the Circulation desk.

frisbies
kites
basketballs
baseballs & Mitts
outside games
- chalk, bubbles, etc.
pool toys
- floats, noodles, beach balls, etc.
water toys:
- sprinkler attachments, squirt toys, etc.

Resource Spotlight

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

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

In The Library

May - Children's Coloring Contest Winner

May - Adult Coloring Contest Winner

Storytime with Ms. Robin

Books, E-Media, and Digital Libraries

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.