June Newsletter: Adventures Start at the Eatonton-Putnam County Library!

May 29

Written By Ivy Corder

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Staff Picks

TJ Devlin is the charming disappointment in the prominent Devlin family, all of whom are lawyers at their highly successful firm-except him. After a stint in prison and rehab for alcoholism, TJ can't get hired anywhere except at the firm, in a make-work job with the title of investigator. But one night, TJ's world turns upside down after his older brother John confesses that he just murdered one of the clients, an accountant he'd confronted with proof of embezzlement. It seems impossible coming from John, the firstborn son and Most Valuable Devlin. TJ plunges into the investigation, seizing the chance to prove his worth and save his brother. But in no time, TJ and John find themselves entangled in a lethal web of deception and murder. TJ will fight to save his family, but what he learns might break them first."-- Provided by publisher.

Ultraviolet by Aida Salazar

Thirteen-year-old Elio is struggling with "coming of age"--first love, first heartbreak, first real fight (which lands him in the hospital), and what it means to be a "man", a true friend, and an ally, as well as how to overcome a culture of toxic masculinity.

Summer Reading Program

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Looking for a fun activity? Join us at the library every other Sunday for a relaxing round of afternoon board games, puzzles and more. Suitable for families of all ages.

Check out all the fun games we have available in the library. Do you love "I Spy"? See if you can solve the riddles and find all the hidden animals. Suitable for children 6 and under.

Join us for Movie Monday at the library!

June 3rd: Where the Wild Things Are
June 17th: Alice in Wonderland

Light refreshments and beverages provided.

Looking for fun and easy activity? Stop by the library and pick up your free Take & Make Craft Kits for on the go fun and creativity. Only available from 1pm to 4pm in the children's section. Suitable for ages 6-12

Adventure Bingo! Every Tuesday in June from 10am – 4pm

Grab your BINGO sheet at the front desk or in the children's section.

Read books, collect stickers to mark your squares, and be the first to yell "Adventure BINGO!" for a chance to win awesome prizes! Suitable for ages 6 and older.

Join a group of painters at the library for Books & Brushes on Sat, June, 8th from 11 to 11:30am. Meet new people and learn new painting techniques as you express your creative side. Every month, there will be a new theme and light refreshments served for attendees.

STEM Day: DIY Fidget Spinners
Monday, June 10th ⋅ 4:00 – 5:00pm

Every 2nd Monday of the month, come enjoy fun Science activities. Every month, there will be a different activity and objective. Participate in STEAM challenges to win prizes! Geared toward Ages 6-12.

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

Cosplay & Anime Day!
Monday, June 24th ⋅ 4:00 – 5:00pm
Monthly on the fourth Monday

Come to the library for the Jr. Tween Anime Club! Join us every third Tuesday from 4 to 5 PM and learn Japanese, watch popular anime, and read Manga! Light refreshments, beverages, and snacks are available.

RSVP using the link provided or scan the QR Code on the flyer! Enter the Cosplay Contest for your chance to win prizes. Entry forms can be found at the circulation desk.

Anime Club Sign Up: https://forms.gle/WDckdLkDNMapCo3f7

In the Library

PCES Parent Night outreach with Manager Abby!

April Displays

Visit https://www.azalealibraries.org/employment to apply.

Library Associate Position

19/hours a week; $10/hrs, some weekend & evening work required

Substitute

$10/hr, as needed; some weekend & evening work required

In Memoriam: Commissioner Gary McElhenney

The Putnam County Library is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Commissioner Gary McElhenney. Commissioner McElhenney was a tireless advocate for our library and a true friend to all who cherished the power of the written word.

We will miss his dedication to our community and his unwavering support for our library's mission. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.

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

Books, E-Media, and Digital Libraries

The PINES student PLAY card gives all Putnam County students a special library card using their Infinite Campus number with no late fees. These PLAY cards are funded by a generous grant from Georgia Public Library Service. Find out more here!