June Newsletter! Walnut Grove Library has your June jam-packed with fun.

May 29

Written By Ivy Corder

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Staff Picks

Warring London neighbors Winston and Bernice share an empty patch of greenery lost to time, but when Winston receives photographs of the garden in bloom many years prior, they decide to lay down their arms to revitalize the garden and help revive the community spirit that's been languishing for so long.

Retelling, in graphic novel form, of the tale of eight-year-old Jack and his younger sister, Annie, who are whisked away to the Amazon rainforest for a high-stakes adventure.

Follow two hippos as they calmly and mindfully go about an ordinary day.

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Summer Reading Program

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June

Iron P Homestead Petting Zoo, Friday, June 7th @ 11 AM
Ken Scott Magic Show, Friday, June 14th @ 1 PM
Southeastern Reptile Rescue with Jason Clark, Friday, June 21st @ 1 PM

July

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

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

June Dates
Saturday 1st, 22nd, and 29th
10:30-1:30 pm

Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just starting your first pawn move, this club is the perfect place to:

Sharpen your skills: Learn from experienced players and practice your tactics.
Make new friends: Connect with others who share your passion for the game.
Have fun!: Enjoy a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels.
No registration needed, just drop by and play!

Story time & Craft w/ Miss Moore
Tuesday, June 4th from 11:00 – 11:45am, Weekly on Tuesday

Stories and crafts are planned for toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to attend.

Lego Day
Monday, June 10th & Wednesday, June 26th

This event is for patrons of all ages. Buckets of Legos will be available for children to create, and then if they want to display their masterpiece, they can. We also have foam blocks and Duplos available for young children. We even have a Lego Wall donated by the Matthew Talbot Chapter of the DAR for children to build 3D.

Manga Madness Demon Slayer
Thursday, June 20th from 5:00 – 6:30pm

This event is for older young adults and adults. Miss Barbara will lead a variety of activities and events for this fun and increasingly popular program.

World Travelers Summit

Thursday, June 27th (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 Africa.

In The Library

Our new Lego wall donated by the Matthew Talbot Chapter of the DAR.

Dino Storytime

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 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.