Your Next Adventure Awaits this May at Eatonton-Putnam County Library.

May 3

Written By Ivy Corder

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Staff Picks

Acclaimed historical novelist Vanessa Riley is back with another novel based on the life of an extraordinary Black woman from history: Haiti's Queen Marie-Louise Coidavid, who escaped a coup in Haiti to set up her own royal court in Italy during the Regency era, where she became a popular member of royal European society.

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What if America had a royal family?

In an alternate America, princesses Beatrice and Samantha Washington and the two girls wooing their brother, Prince Jefferson, become embroiled in high drama in the most glorious court in the world.

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Build and play weekly on Wednesdays in May (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th) from 3:00pm - 5:00pm.

Settle in for a story with us every Thursday in May (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th) from 4 - 4:30 pm. Experience a delightful and interactive Storytime filled with songs, stories, and crafts, perfect for children aged 5 and under.

Looking for fun and easy activity? Come to the library on Fridays in May between 3pm and 5pm to pick up a craft kit! Grab it to go or stay and make it with us. Suitable for ages 6-12.

Family Storytime
Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 11 AM - 12 PM

Join us at the library for a fun and interactive storytime with songs, stories, and crafts. Suitable for children 5 and under.

Family Game Afternoons

Sunday, May 5th & 19th from 3pm - 4pm

Enjoy family board games such as Jenga, Scrabble, and other classic favorites. Put together a beautiful puzzle or play connect four in the children's area. Geared towards 5 and up, parent supervision is strongly encouraged

Join us for Tech Time at Putnam every Every Tuesday in May (7th · 14th · 21st · 28th) from 2:30 – 3:00pm.

Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you unlock the full potential of our digital resources like Libby, Hoopla, and more!

Unleash your inner artist and make new friends!
Join us for Books & Brushes, a monthly social painting session with a different theme each time. Light refreshments will be served! Sign up and learn more at the library!

Next session: Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 11 AM-12 PM

STEAM Day

Monday, May 13, 2024 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Bingo for Books
Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 11am – 12pm

Do you love books? Do you love BINGO?

If so, this is event is for you! Join us every 4th Saturday of the month for a fun round of BINGO and become the next big winner! Ages 6-12 years

Cosplay & Anime Day
Monday, May 20, 2024 from 4 pm- 5 pm

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

Enter the Cosplay Contest for your chance to win prizes. Entry forms can be found at the circulation desk.

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

In the Library

Putnam County Farm Bureau dropping off the March Book of the Month.

March's Books & Brushes

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

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.

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!