Middle Georgia Regional Library News - January 5, 2023

From: Washington Memorial Library
January 6, 2023

Happy New Year,

For many of us, January is when we begin our fresh starts. We set our sights on goals we'd like to achieve or even lifestyle changes we want to make to better our lives. We can assist you in achieving these goals this year.

We can connect you to materials that inspire you, encourage you, and help you along the way like the Job and Career Accelerator in GALILEO full of powerful tools and expert guidance to help you succeed in today's job market and Mango Languages for learning new languages.

You can take full advantage of Reserve-A-Librarian services for one-on-one assistance and computer classes and workshops available regularly at many of our library branches.

Wherever your fresh start begins, we will help you to the finish line.

Read on!
Jennifer Lautzenheiser, Directo

Friendly Reminder

Our libraries will be
CLOSED
January 15 - 16, 2023
in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

We loved seeing the look on your faces when you saw our surprise guest, Pete the Cat, at the Macon-Bibb Christmas parade.

Pete enjoys hanging out with us so stay tuned to library news throughout this year and be the first to know when he plans to visit again.

Find all library programming happening across the region in this handy dandy guidebook. Physical copies are available at all library locations or click here to flip through the digital version!

In 2022, your adventurous spirit was in full force! We can't wait to see where you go this year!

We are so appreciative of Georgia Public Library Service for making the visits to these popular destinations possible through the partnerships they have built with these organizations.

Thank you to the Georiga Sports Hall of Fame, the Museum of Arts and Sciences, and the Tubman Museum for partnering with our public libraries. With your library card, you can borrow the Macon Museums Pass for free admission to these popular destinations.

Calling all artists! The Macon-Bibb Library Board of Trustees presents the 2023 Art of Reading contest. Submit an original work of art inspired by a book for your chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card and have your work featured in a special tour where it will be displayed in each Macon-Bibb public library for the rest of the year!
For more information visit bibblib.org/artofreading.

Calling all artists! The Macon-Bibb Library Board of Trustees presents the 2023 Art of Reading contest. Submit an original work of art inspired by a book for your chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card and have your work featured in a special tour where it will be displayed in each Macon-Bibb public library for the rest of the year!
For more information visit bibblib.org/artofreading.

Public school students in Baldwin, Macon-Bibb, Jones, Macon, and Twiggs counties can access public library materials using their student identification/lunch numbers through the PINES Library Access for Youth (PLAY) card program!
The PLAY card program gives students free access to public library materials and online resources to help them succeed in school.

Students can access computers, printers, and wireless internet as well as attend free library programming including S.T.E.A.M and technology-based workshops, book clubs, game nights, tutoring, and presentations from special guests and community partners.

Materials checked out with PLAY cards do not accrue overdue fines.

Learn more about the PLAY card program here.

Bibb County

The Charles A. Lanford, M.D. Library reopens January 5, 2023. New Year's BINGO has been rescheduled for January 24 at 3 PM. Also, programming with the Georgia Farm Bureau will continue this winter. Call or visit for more information.

Riverside Library has two exciting author visits coming in February. Learn more about this at bibblib.org/activities/

Shurling Library's 3D printer, Dave, is fully operational again. Learn about 3D printing every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 3 PM. Call or visit for more information. 

The Business and Nonprofit Center at Washington Memorial Library invites you to discuss nonprofits with special guest, Alesha Mathis January 19 at 6 PM. Alesha will share her book, I Have a 501(c)3! Now What?!?, covering the basics of every nonprofit in 9 steps. Call or visit for more information.

The Reference Staff at Washington Memorial Library challenges you to read either 10 books or 10 hours this January for the annual Winter Reading Challenge on Beanstack. Beanstack is free and easy to use. Create your account and begin logging your reading. Do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance.

Macon County

Marshallville Public Library is hosting Financial Education sessions for teens. They'll learn about careers and financial responsibility. The sessions are free and require registration. Call or visit for more information.

Join our Leader in Literacy campaign! Your books, time, or financial contribution will support the library's mission. Learn how at Get Involved.

The Macon-Bibb Libraries Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of Central Georgia was created to endow the future of the Macon-Bibb County libraries and will help us continue our mission to connect all people to the information necessary to improve their lives through excellent services and materials.

Be a part of building the future. A new public library located at 5494 Forsyth Road will serve North and West Bibb Macon. Nestled in a diverse residential area the property includes a great outdoor space and pavilion perfect for outdoor programming. It is currently comprised of four structures, one of which the Macon-Bibb Friends of the Library use as their bookstore and workroom, with future plans to transform existing structures into a functional library space.

Click here to learn more about the ways your charitable gift can support this important project.

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