Your Next Adventure Awaits this May at O'Kelly Memorial Library.

May 3

Written By Ivy Corder

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Jade and Cam Lasky are by all accounts a happily married couple with two adorable kids, a spacious home and a rapidly growing restaurant business. But their world is tipped upside down when Jade is confronted by a masked home invader. As Cam scrambles to gather the ransom money, Jade starts to wonder if they're as financially secure as their lifestyle suggests, and what other secrets her husband is keeping from her. Cam may be a good father, a celebrity chef and a darling husband, but there's another side he's kept hidden from Jade that has put their family in danger. Unbeknownst to Cam and Jade, the home invader has been watching them and is about to turn their family secrets into a public scandal.

In a brutal prison, teen healer Kiva must keep a dying rebel queen alive for a deadly Trial by Ordeal. When a message from Kiva's family arrives, she makes a risky choice: take the queen's place. No one has survived the trials, but with a plague raging and a rebellion brewing, Kiva has no choice but to fight for freedom.

Available as a Book and preloaded audio Playaway device

The weather outside is frightful. The temperature is dropping fast, and Rosie, Molly, and Simon are determined to come up with a way to keep their feet from freezing off on their walk to school. But can they finish their plan before the next snow-pocalypse?

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Summer Reading Program Preview

May

Friday, May 31st @ 1:00 pm, Summer Reading Program Kick-off & Prehistoric Animals of Georgia

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

Join Us For These Upcoming Events Click here for Google Calendar

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Thursdays in May are a day of Fun at the Library!
(2nd · 9th · 16th · 23rd · 30th)

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

Every Monday from 3:30 -4:30pm join us for Fun with LEGOs after school for kids ages 6-12. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Tuesdays in May 7th · 14th · 21st · 28th

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, May 1st 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.

Threaded Adventures with Cross Stitch
Wed, May 29 , 2024 from 4:00 – 5:00pm

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.

Coloring Contest
Starts: Mon, May 20th
Ends: Fri, May 24th

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

Resource Spotlight

Get connect by checking out a hotspot from any Azalea Library.

Patrons must have a valid PINES library card in good standing in order to check out TLP items.
Please make sure you submit your request to reserve a hotspot at least two (2) weeks in advance of the date needed in order to give us time to process and activate the device service.
Chromebooks and hotspots are on a first-come basis and quantities are limited.

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

April - Children's Coloring Contest Winner

April - Adult Coloring Contest Winner

Saturday Storytime & Craft

April Blood Drive

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.