July Newsletter: Hot Reads & Exciting Events Await You at the Walnut Grove Library!

Jun 24

Written By Ivy Corder

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Staff Picks

Five years ago, Cass barely survived a brutal attack that left her family dead. Now a scuba diving instructor in Thailand, she has spent years trying to build a new, anonymous life for herself as one of the Permanents, a group of expats who have claimed the beautiful Thailand destination as their own. The permanents are charming, they're close-knit, and they don't linger on who they were before the island--they're the perfect group for Cass to finally shed her old self. But her dark past is about to catch up with her when Lucy, one of Cass' dive students, turns up dead and she starts getting messages from someone who has discovered who she really is. And that person will stop at nothing until Cass' truth is out and justice has been served

Twelve-year-old Lidia is outside her grandfather's house when planes fly overhead, bearing the Nazi cross on each wing. Before the bombs hit the ground, Lidia realizes her life is about to change forever. Poland has fallen under German occupation, and her father makes the brave decision to join the Polish army to fight against the Nazis. Lidia wants to follow him into war, but she's far too young, and she's needed by her mother and brother. Drawing on the extraordinary real-life story of Polish teenager Lidia Zakrzewski, bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen presents an inspiring and dramatic account of the Polish resistance fighters who struggled to force out their Nazi occupiers and reclaim their nation's freedom from tyranny.

Summer Reading Program

Michelle’s Magical Poodle Show, Friday, July 19th @ 11 AM
End of Summer Reading Program Party, Monday, July 29th from 1 PM - 5 PM

Join Us For These Upcoming Events Click here for Google Calendar

Download the pdf here!

Azalea Regional Libraries will be closed on July 4th, 2024.

Miss Jenny's Toddler Music and Movement
Friday, July 5th ⋅ 10:30 – 11:30am

Toddlers and preschoolers can play with instruments, sing, dance and march through the library with bells. Miss Jenny leads the children in a fun and engaging musical experience.

Miss Jenny's Hula Class
Thursday, July 11th ⋅ 10:30 – 11:00am

Miss Jenny's Hula class is geared towards preschool and younger elementary ages. It's a music and movement fun-filled event.

Calling all Chess Masters (and Rookies)! *all ages♟️

July Dates: Saturday 13th & 27th, 10:30-1:30 pm

Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just starting your first pawn move, this perfect program to grow your skills and learn new moves.

Manga Madness Attack on Titan
Thursday, July 18th ⋅ 5:00 – 6:30pm

All YA and adults are welcome for a discussion and activities all about Attack on Titan!

Michelle's Magical Poodle Show
Friday, July 19th ⋅ 11:00 – 11:45am

Michelle brings the Dog Circus to our library for a cute and fun family event for all ages. If the library parking lot is full, feel free to park in the grass field through the parking lot and next door at Church at the Grove.

World Travelers Summit Asia

Thursday, July 25th (Adult/Teen)
Friday, June 28th (Kids/Teens)

Come be a part of our Summit as we share, or just listen, about our adventures in books from Asia.

End of Summer Reading Program Party
Monday, July 29th ⋅ 1:00 – 5:00pm

This will be the last day to submit your reading logs for free books. Light refreshments will be provided (while supplies last).

In The Library

Lego Wall Fun!!

Storytime!

Iron P Homestead Zoo

Resource Spotlight

American Sign Language is now available through Mango Languages

Love languages? Love your library card even more! ⁣

Get FREE access to Mango Languages with 70+ courses, including American Sign Language. ️⁣

Start your language adventure today! First log into your pines account at gapines.org then click on Galileo Virtual Library. You can then search for Mango or scroll down a bit to find it.

Don't forget to download the app from the App Store or Google Play for your on the go language adventures.

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. Find more info at www.azalealibraries.org/play-card.