Thomasville Library

Local author Alert! On Friday, at noon, meet Cassie Dandridge Selleck as she discusses “The Pecan Man” and her newer work “What Matters in Mayhew!”

Enlightening Bites will begin soon! Join us Friday, Sept. 8 at noon as Len Robinson shares “The History of WPAX.”

One Book Week 2017 is right around the corner. To celebrate this year’s selection, “To Dance with the White Dog” by Terry Kay, join us at The Bookshelf for One Cork, our annual wine and cheese event. Cassandra King, Pat Conroy’s wife, will discuss the importance of southern storytelling and Terry Kay’s contribution to this genre.

The Thomas County Public Library System will be closed Saturday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 4. We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

“We’re Bookin’ It” will meet at the library on Monday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room. Visitors and new members are always welcome. “The Light Between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman will be discussed.

Come visit our Book Sale Room on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Your donations benefit your library.

Adult Literacy at the library. Do you or someone you know want to improve your reading skills? Are you preparing for the GED test? Would you like to volunteer to help with Adult Literacy? Contact Kathryn Sawyer at (229) 225-5252 for more information.

Become a member of the Friends of the Library today. We have forms for 2017 membership available at our front desk. Your participation helps the library with programming, books and other materials added to the library.

Do you have an E-Reader? The library offers an online database full of free audiobooks and E-books you can download directly to your device. All you need is your library card and online password. Go to www.tcpls.org and click on the GADD link to begin downloading today.

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ThomasCountyPublicLibrarySystem

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Check out our website for more information and answers to your questions at www.tcpls.org

REFERENCE

Check out our computer classes for August.

• Every Monday in August at 10 a.m. — Stop in for Computer Basics.

• Monday at 6 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. — Learn how to write papers in Word using APA.

Georgia Public Libraries launched Niche Academy service to enhance patron training with access to electronic resources. Ask the reference desk for more information.

Do you want to learn a second language? GALILEO offers Mango Languages free through Georgia Public Libraries. Contact the library so we can help you get started today.

TEENS

Check out our Teen Events.

• Starting back in August, join us every Friday at 3:30 p.m. for Gamers’ Club!

• Every Monday in August, join us in the Makerspace at 4 p.m. for painting, coding, crafts and much more!

• Wednesday After School — Scavenger Hunt. Charlie the Gnome lost his Pokémon. Help him find all eight by following the clues. Do you have what it takes to find them all?

Teen volunteers needed. You can help, participate, and even use the hours you gain for your school requirements. For more information, see the Reference staff.

CHILDREN

• Toddler Time will be back in August! Children ages 2-4 years old can enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays every Thursday morning at 10:30am. Our next get-together will be on August 24.

• Cuddle Time will be back next month every Friday at 10:30 a.m.! Cuddle Time is for infants from birth to 24 months of age and their caregivers. Enjoy nursery rhymes, fingerplays, board books, bounces, and activity songs with your baby! We will meet again on August 25.

• Get ready for LEGO Club! Join us every Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Storyroom and build something awesome with your friends.

• Check out Bee 4 the Classroom at the downtown library the second Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Our next meeting will be Sept. 12. Sponsored by the Thomas County School System Striving Readers Grant.

BRANCHES:

Boston:

• Tuesday at 4 p.m. — Watch a movie about the Tooth Fairy and receive some gifts for your teeth.

• Thursday, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m. — Enjoy trail mix and check out our hiking trail information.

Coolidge:

• Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. — BINGO for Adults!

• Monday, Aug. 28 at 4:30 p.m. — Movie Monday! Watch a brand new movie and enjoy some popcorn.

• Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 4:30 p.m. — Lego Club!

• Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 4:30 p.m. — Lego Club!

• Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. — Adult BINGO!

Meigs:

• Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. — Create Binoculars!

• Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 4:30 p.m. — Make your own Model Art!

• Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 4:30 p.m. — Children’s Finger Painting!

• Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 4:30 p.m. — Bead Craft!

Ochlocknee:

•  Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. — Enter our Word Search Contest for Teens and Children!

•  Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 4:30 p.m. — Kids can make their own potato cow!

•  Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 3:45 p.m. — Create a portable hopscotch game!

•  Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. — Adults, learn how to do Quills Art!

GOOD READS 

“Seeing Red” by Sandra Brown

“I Know a Secret” by Tess Gerritsen

“The Store” by James Patterson

“Exposed” by Lisa Scottoline

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” — Confucius