THOMASVILLE LIBRARY: 

April 18 | Understanding Credit Scores | Noon

Stop in for a class in financial literacy with partner, Envision Credit Union. Every quarter, we pair up with Envision to offer you professional knowledge on some of those everyday financial matters that may not be so simple to understand. This time, we are focusing on helping understand how credit scoring works and affects your financial identity.

April 19 | Natural Medicinal Remedies: Diabetes & High Blood Pressure | Noon

Join us for an informative course on natural medicines. Ervin Davis, M.D., is the founder of Healthy Lifestyle Choices Institute who also certifies the medical community in alternative medicines. Dr. Davis will be discussing lifestyle changes and natural medicines for diabetes and high blood pressure.

April 17 – May 10 | Passion in Portraits Art Exhibition

Stop in and view the beautiful private collection of FAMU Art History Professor Emeritus and artist, Ron Yrabedra. Pines & Palms: The Georgia-Florida Artists Association is facilitating the view of this stunning early 19th century portrait ranging in size and mediums. Free to the public.

April 21 | Library closed in observance of Easter

April 25-26 | Early Closing at 5 p.m.

The library will be closing early on both Thursday and Friday, April 25 and 26 for the Rose Parade and Festival.

May 3 | Enlightening Bites | Noon

Join us for the last Enlightening Bites of the season. Rounding out this lecture season, Sophia Latz of Thomasville Landmarks will be presenting “Welcome to Thomasville.” Learn all the benefits the “historic” label has bestowed onto Thomasville and how, exactly, historic preservation impacts our town. We encourage you to bring you brown bag lunch. Light refreshments served.

Tuesdays | Friends of the Library Book Sale | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fun Fact:

On September 9, 1912 the mayor of Boston, Georgia sent a request to Andrew Carnegie for library funding for his “growing and enterprising little city.” The Carnegie Foundation accepted the petition and granted the town $6,000 on the condition the town of Boston pay an annual upkeep and maintenance fee of $600 on the building.

We are currently updating the Thomas County Resource Directory for the 2019-2020 year. If you have an entry or would like to be included in this year’s book, contact Samantha Hanchett at (229) 225-5252 or email your changes to marketing@tcpls.org.

Become a member of the Friends of the Library today. Forms for 2019 membership are available and our library staff will be happy to answer your questions. Your participation helps the library with programming, books and other materials added to the library.

Adult Literacy at the library. Looking to improve your reading skills? Know someone who is? Are you preparing for the GED test and could use one-on-one tutoring? Would you like to volunteer to help with Adult Literacy? Contact Samantha Hanchett at (229) 225-5252 for more information.

Enjoy reading via e-reader? The library offers an online database full of free audiobooks, E-books and magazines 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 RBDigital link to begin downloading today.

Check us out online and on your phone!

Facebook – @ThomasCountyPublicLibrarySystem

Instagram – @tcpls

Website – www.tcpls.org

REFERENCE

Computer and Technology Classes:

• Wednesday and Friday, April 17 and 19 — Google Drive. Stop in and learn how to use Google in your everyday operations.

• Wednesday, April 24 at 10 a.m. — Modern Job Search. Learn how to use the internet to successfully search and apply to open employment.

• Friday, April 26 at 10 a.m. — Resume Building. Learn to create and update your resume for success.

TEENS

• Fridays at 3 p.m. — Gamers’ Club. Play Xbox 360, piece together a puzzle, challenge someone to giant checkers, build a robot and more.

• Monday, April 23 at 4 p.m. — Teen Advisory Board. Swing in to gain and share advice whatever topic you need right now in your life.

• Wednesday, April 24 at 3:30 p.m. — Dungeons & Dragons. If you are in to D&D, join our new group. 

• Thursday, April 18 and 25 at 3:30 p.m. — Anime Club. Meet like-minded teens who are as equally excited about anime as ourselves.

CHILDREN

• Get crafty with us. Stop in on Tuesday, April 16 at 4 p.m. for a super fun spring-time craft for you to make and take home. All materials supplied by the library at no cost to you.

• Toddler Time is on. Join us in the Story Room for stories, songs and a super fun activity. Toddler Time is for ages 2 to 4 years of age. It happens every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Our next meeting will be April 18.

• Join the club: LEGO CLUB. Every Thursday at 4 p.m., meet us in the Story Room and build something awesome with your friends. Lego Club is for children ages 5 to 11.

• Every Friday at 10:30 a.m. is Baby Hour in the Story Room. Join us on April 19th with your children up to 2 years old as we sing songs, recite rhymes and read stories.

BRANCHES:

Boston:

• Every Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. Join us at the library for a game of Quiddler. It’s an incredibly fun card game that challenges players to create words out of an increasing hand of cards. 

• Thursday, April 18 at 4:30 p.m. — Craft Time. Today we will be finishing our stained glass art project.

• Wednesday, April 24 — Join us for a scavenger hunt in the library. Follow the clues and find all the hidden objects. Check out all our favorite sleuthing books, too.

Coolidge:

• Tuesday, April 16 at 4:30 p.m. — Youth Craft. Make a pretty piece of jewelry using Pony Beads.

• Tuesday, April 23 at 2 p.m. — Adult Bingo. Socialize and win prizes for every Bingo. Refreshments served.

• Monday, April 29 at 4:30 p.m. — Youth Bingo. Have fun playing Bingo with friends and win a prize. Refreshments served.

Meigs:

• Thursday, April 18 at 2 p.m. — Easter Activity for All. Stop in today and join us for a fun Easter craft and activity.

• Monday, April 22 at 4 p.m. — Youth Craft. Join us for an awesome sand art activity. All materials supplied by the library at no cost.

• Tuesday, April 30 at 3:30 p.m. — Youth Craft. Pealer Beads.

Ochlocknee:

• Thursday, April 18 at 4 p.m. — Movie Day. Enjoy some popcorn, juice and the Magic School Bus: Explore the Body movie.

• Wednesday, April 24 at 4:45 p.m. — Kids Art Hour. Learn to draw and paint a rainy day swan image.

Pavo:

• Wednesday, April 17 at 4:30 p.m. — Wee Wednesday. Today we will be making shaving cream painted Easter eggs. Enjoy a story before and get ready to get messy.

• Tuesday, April 23 at 2:30 p.m. — Dirt Therapy. Spring is in full swing, so what better way to brighten your day than with dirt therapy and annuals? Join us for a presentation on annual planting with UGA Extension Agriculture Agent, Sydni Barwick, and help us brighten up on flower beds.

GOOD READS

“Blood Oath” by Linda Fairstein

“Dark Tribute” by Iris Johansen

“Deep Harbor” by Fern Michaels

“The Goodbye Café” by Mariah Stewart

“The American Agent” by Jacqueline Winspear

Thought

“Don’t be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

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