Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.
In wartime Britain, three women find purpose and love amidst rationing and hardship. Fashion designer Cressida Westcott, displaced by the Blitz, arrives at her family manor, hoping to rebuild her life. Her niece, Violet, worries about finding a husband before conscription. Meanwhile, vicar's daughter Grace struggles to mend her wedding gown. Cressida's arrival ignites the village sewing circle, transforming them into a collective of dressmakers for brides across the country. As they mend dresses, they mend spirits, discovering their own paths to happiness and love in a time of war.
We're excited to be working with Inspiredu to bring valuable digital literacy programs to your community! As we plan for the rest of 2025, we'd like to invite you to explore our programs and how they could benefit you and your family. Please review the programs below and click the orange "program survey" button above to take the survey.
We offer two tiers of programs:
Tier I: Learning Spark, Each household will receive one refurbished laptop upon completion of one of the following workshops.
Adult Digital Literacy Workshop: This workshop is designed for adults and covers fundamental computer skills. Participants are encouraged to continue their learning at home through online certifications, such as those offered by Microsoft. We also provide resources on free or low-cost internet options.
Family Learning Workshop: This workshop is aimed at parents/caregivers and children in grades PreK-12. It offers basic digital literacy skills and helps families navigate educational resources, as well as engage with their child’s education in a digital environment. Free or low-cost internet resources are also provided.
Tier II: Wellness, These workshops are for returning learners who have already completed Tier I, own their own laptop, and possess basic computer skills.
Telehealth: This workshop is conducted in partnership with the Georgia Hospital Association and its affiliates. Each session focuses on a different area of medicine, helping learners become more comfortable using telehealth resources on their laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. The classes are hybrid, allowing participants to join either in person or virtually.
Financial Literacy: These classes will be available starting in the spring and are led by financial planners, banks, credit unions, and other experts. The goal is to empower learners to create budgets, manage online accounts, protect their assets, learn to invest, and more—ultimately fostering financial wellness.
Saturday Storytime
Saturday, March 1st from 11:00am – 12:00pm
Looking for a fun way to boost your child's reading confidence? Read to a Dog is back! Kids can practice reading aloud to a gentle and friendly dog. Join us March 5th & 12th at 4:00 PM at the W.H. Stanton Memorial Library (407 W Hightower Trail, Social Circle).
Literary League: Junior Book Club, Ages 8-13
Saturday, March 8th at 10:30am
Book: The Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne
We were buzzing this past quarter! We welcomed 84 new library card holders, hosted 48 programs, with over 1,463 in attendance! We also had over 8,800 patron visits, thousands of materials circulated, and we continue to see our digital and e-resource usage growing.
AZRLS lockers are conveniently located near the library’s main entrance and patrons will either scan their library card (physical card or from the PINES app) or manually enter their library card number on the touch screen. An assigned locker door will open, where items may be retrieved. Patrons should securely close the door after picking up all items.
About eRead Kids
eRead Kids is the Georgia Public Library Service’s digital library of almost 15,000 eBooks and audio books for children from pre-k through fourth grade.
Check out picture books, graphic novels, nonfiction, and more! Find popular series such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, Who Was…? and Geronimo Stilton. eRead Kids can be used on any tablet, phone, or computer.
To access eRead Kids on your mobile device:
Download the Boundless app from the app store on your mobile device.
Enter Azalea Regional Library System in the search box to find your library.
Then enter your PLAY Card student ID/number and your PIN (6 digit) student birth month and year. Click Login.
Click on the book icon in the top right hand corner of the app to access checkouts, holds, and wishlists. Click the three dots in the top right hand corner of the app to access the home page and browse titles available for checkout.
Read and enjoy!
The PINES student PLAY card gives all Social Circle 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. Find our more info here.
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