What Happened Last Week!
Program Highlights to Get You Up to Speed.
A Visit from Author Anita Gail Jones!
We had the pleasure of receiving a surprise visit from debut author Anita Gail Jones this past Thursday! Born and raised in Albany, Georgia (and the setting for her new novel, The Peach Seed), Anita was passing through Thomasville on her book tour and simply had to stop into the library, as they are close to her heart - her mother being a former librarian.
Carol took Anita and her cousin on a brief tour of the library, both of whom gushed about its size and how lovely it is. They snapped several pictures of our mural of Thomasville and checked out Charlie Ward's Heisman trophy in the Children's Department; Anita graciously standing for a photo-op before zipping off toward her next destination. It is always a joy to receive an unannounced visit from a local author! As Anita says, "Book people are good people."
Keep an eye out for her new novel, The Peach Seed, arriving our New Release shelves soon!
(Center image Book Passage, Corte Madera. Reading and signing, Saturday, Aug 5th)
Programs Going On This Week
Activities for 18 and older.
Beginner Yoga
Wednesdays, 9:45am
Yoga is for everyone! Join us in our weekly Beginner Yoga Class where we focus on breathe and strength while working on balance and flexibility. We flow through a simple vinyasa sequence that is accessible for those new to yoga. Supplies available to those without.
Identity Theft: A Seminar
Wed, Aug 23, 4:30pm
Learn the various avenues of identity theft from Envision Community Development Manager, Kellie Merck. Focusing mainly on financial identity theft, Kellie will also touch on both medical and synthetic identity theft, as well as the precautions one may take to prevent such a situation.
FOL Used Book Sale
Tuesdays, 10am-5pm
Our Friends the the Library used book store is open every Tuesday, from 10am to 5pm. Here, you will find hardbacks, paperbacks, DVDs, magazines, puzzles and more. All softly used and in good condition. Nothing over $5.00. All proceeds are used to help fund library programs and materials.
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One Book is back and Kate Murphy to visit Thomasville on Sept. 28th!
Thomas County's annual celebration of literacy has returned from its long hiatus! Tell your friends, text your family and grab a copy of this year's One Book: You're Not Listening by renowned journalist and author Kate Murphy.
Handpicked by Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink for the Next Big Idea Club, it was named one of The Washington Post's "Notable Works of Nonfiction in 2020" and couldn't be more of an essential book for our times.
Add it to your calendar: Sept 28, 7:00pm. A conversation with author Kate Murphy. Tickets are on sale now, online and at the Library.
Activities for Youth 0 - 12
Story Time: Toddler + Tykes
Thursdays, 10:30am
Story Time is back! Join us for an hour of read-aloud stories, rhymes and songs designed to encourage language and literacy development in your child. Story Time wraps up with a fun, simple art and craft activity. An excellent space to meet other caregivers and children in the community. Intended for ages 2-4 years with their caregivers.
LEGO Club
Thursdays, 4:00pm
Calling all child LEGO masters and first-timers! Our LEGO group meets every week to create and build whatever they can imagine. A great place to meet and mingle with other children interested in 3D creation. We also offer larger LEGO bricks for those who may find the smaller bricks tasty. Intended for ages 4-11 years with their caregivers
Activities At Our Branch Libraries
Boston Library -
Story Time
Wed, Aug 23, Drop-In Activity
Join us anytime during open hours (1:30 – 6:00pm) for a few read-aloud storybooks and a fun art activity. Intended for ages 2 – 6 with their caregivers.
Quiddler Club
Every Tuesday, 2:00pm
Join the weekly card game of Quiddler. Intended for those 18 and older. Speak with Suzanne M. at the Boston branch for more information: (229) 498-5101
Coolidge Library -
Teen Art & Crafts: Scratch Art
Tues, Aug 22, 4:00pm
Intended for age 12 - 17.
Story Time
Wed, Aug 23, 4:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of read-aloud storybooks followed by a coloring activity. A great space to meet and mingle with others from the community. Intended for ages 2 – 6 with their caregivers.
Ochlocknee Library -
Children's Art & Crafts: Paper Weaving
Tues & Thurs, Aug 22 & 24, 4:00pm
Intended for ages 2 – 11 with their caregivers.
Pavo Library -
Trivia Bingo: Peaches
Tues, Aug 22, 2:00pm
Intended for ages 18 and older.
New Arrivals to the Library
Books Fresh to the Adult Fiction & Non-Fiction Collection
