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AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS AS OF SEPTEMBER 2015
LIBRARY CLOSURES Labor Day: September 7th Veteran’s Day: November 11th Thanksgiving: November 25th – 27th Christmas: December 24th – 26th New Year’s Eve: December 31st
MS. BRENDA MORTON MS. RONIC WEST MS. MAGDALENE NEWLAND MS. FAYE SMITH MS. JACQUELINE JOHNS MS. SUE PITTMAN MS. LILLIE HAMILTON MR. PHILLIP WILLIAMS MS. GWENDOLYN ROUNTREE – PRESIDENT MR. DAVID SCOTT – YOUNG MEN’S LIBRARY ASSOCIATION MR. STEVE SANDERS, PRESIDENT - FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MR. WILLIAM LOCKETT, COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE
LIBRARY BRANCH MANAGERS HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY: MS. MASHELL FASHION, INTERIM LIBRARY SYSTEM DIRECTOR APPLEBY LIBRARY: MS. MASHELL FASHION DIAMOND LAKES LIBRARY: MS. CATHY JOSEPH FRIEDMAN LIBRARY: MS. PAULETTE SCURRY MAXWELL LIBRARY: MR. JEFF STINSON WALLACE LIBRARY: MR. WILLIAM GRAY 2|ARCPLS2015
HEADQUARTERS EVENTS Greater Augusta Philatelic Exhibition 2015 (GAPEX'15) The Greater Augusta Stamp Club will host its 38th annual stamp show at the AugustaRichmond County Library on Saturday, October 3, 2015. GAPEX'15 will feature exhibits of stamps from local collectors and a cacheted cover commemorating the surrender of the Augusta Arsenal following Lee’s surrender at Appomattox at the end of the Civil War. A US Postal Service substation will be on hand to service the covers with a special cancel. Information about stamp collecting, including representatives from the Greater Augusta Stamp Club, will be available, as well as stamp dealers with their stock. The show is open to everyone between 10 am and 4 pm, and admission is free.
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HEADQUARTERS CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS OCTOBER 2015 Monday, October 5 @ 10:15am Music & Me Emily will be teaching children ages 0-4 how to chant, sing, play instruments, and how to move and groove to the music. These classes are FREE, so join Ms. Emily for some musical fun! Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Tuesday, October 6 @ 10:15am Children’s Week Story Time “Ignite the Magic of Your Imagination” through reading! Join us as local celebrities read their favorite children’s books to children of the CSRA. Sponsored by the Augusta Partnership for Children. Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Wednesday, October 7 @ 10:15am Children’s Week Story Time “Ignite the Magic of Your Imagination” through reading! Join us as local celebrities read their favorite children’s books to children of the CSRA. Sponsored by the Augusta Partnership for Children. Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Thursday, October 8 @ 10:15am Children’s Week Story Time “Ignite the Magic of Your Imagination” through reading! Join us as local celebrities read their favorite children’s books to children of the CSRA. Sponsored by the Augusta Partnership for Children. Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Saturday, October 10 @ 11am-3pm Star Wars Reads Day Calling all Padawans, Wookies, and Jedi! Join the library as we celebrate literacy, Star-Wars style! There will be a trivia contest, costume contest, and a Q & A session with our special guest of honor, Cat Taber, Augusta native and the voice of Queen Amidala in the animated TV series The Clone Wars! Cosplay is encouraged! Pre-register at 706-821-2604 Monday, October 12 @ 10:15am Music & Me Emily will be teaching children ages 0-4 how to chant, sing, play instruments, and how to move and groove to the music. These classes are FREE, so join Ms. Emily for some musical fun! Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Tuesday, October 13 @ 10:15am Big Kids Story Time: Guest Reader, Teresa Cobb Teresa Cobb, Education Coordinator with Georgia Power, will share one of the company story books with the children, demonstrate how electricity works, and highlight some ways to be energy efficient. For ages 3-7 and limited to 40 participants Pre-register at 706-821-2623
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Saturday, October 17 @ 2pm Pokémon Club Do you love Pokémon? Become a Pokémon master by joining our Pokémon Club and competing in a friendly manner against other children. Bring your Pokémon cards and have fun! For ages 5-11. Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Monday, October 19 @ 10:15am Music & Me Emily will be teaching children ages 0-4 how to chant, sing, play instruments, and how to move and groove to the music. These classes are FREE, so join Ms. Emily for some musical fun! Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Tuesday, October 20 @ 10:15am Morris Museum of Art Story Time Ms. Jenna from the Morris Museum of Art will be our guest reader for today! For ages 3-7 and registration is required Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Monday, October 26 @ 10:15am Music & Me Emily will be teaching children ages 0-4 how to chant, sing, play instruments, and how to move and groove to the music. These classes are FREE, so join Ms. Emily for some musical fun! Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Tuesday, October 27 @ 10:15am Big Kids Story Time: Bats We’re “batty” about books! For ages 3-7 and registration is required Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Saturday, October 31 @ 2pm Spooky LEGO Join us for a special Halloween edition of LEGO Club! Come dressed in your favorite, non-scary Halloween costume and build haunted houses, graveyards, or whatever your ghoulish heart desires! For ages 4-11 and registration is required Pre-register at 706-821-2623
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HEADQUARTERS CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS NOVEMBER 2015 Monday, November 2 @ 10:15am Music & Me Emily will be teaching children ages 0-4 how to chant, sing, play instruments, and how to move and groove to the music. These classes are FREE, so join Ms. Emily for some musical fun! Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Tuesday, November 3 @ 10:15am Big Kids Story Time: Monsters This week’s story time is about monsters (but ONLY the friendly, cute and cuddly kind!) For ages 3-7 and registration is required Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Monday, November 9 @ 10:15am Music & Me Emily will be teaching children ages 0-4 how to chant, sing, play instruments, and how to move and groove to the music. These classes are FREE, so join Ms. Emily for some musical fun! Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Tuesday, November 10 @ 10:15am Big Kids Story Time: Guest Reader, Mary Sullivan Join our special guest reader, Ms. Mary Sullivan, from Augusta Wellness Solutions, as she reads stories about staying healthy and strong. For ages 3-7.Registration recommended Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Saturday, November 14 @ 2pm LEGO Club We provide the LEGOs and you provide the imagination! What will you build? Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Monday, November 16 @ 10:15am Music & Me Emily will be teaching children ages 0-4 how to chant, sing, play instruments, and how to move and groove to the music. These classes are FREE, so join Ms. Emily for some musical fun! Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Tuesday, November 17 @ 10:15am Big Kids Story Time: Morris Museum of Art Ms. Jenna from the Morris Museum of Art will be our guest reader for today! For ages 3-7 and registration is required- please call 706-821-2623. Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Monday, November 30 @ 10:15am Music & Me Emily will be teaching children ages 0-4 how to chant, sing, play instruments, and how to move and groove to the music. These classes are FREE, so join Ms. Emily for some musical fun! Pre-register at 706-821-2623
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HEADQUARTERS CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS DECEMBER 2015 Tuesday, December 1 @ 10:15am Mrs. Claus Visits the Library Mrs. Claus (retired Appleby librarian Ms. Kathy Crosson) will be returning for her annual visit as Mrs. Claus! For ages 3-7 and registration is required Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Monday, December 7 @ 10:15am Music & Me Emily will be teaching children ages 0-4 how to chant, sing, play instruments, and how to move and groove to the music. These classes are FREE, so join Ms. Emily for some musical fun! Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Tuesday, December 8 @ 10:15am Big Kids Story Time: Robots Spray your sprockets and grease your gears for this robotic story time! For ages 3-7 and registration is required Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Saturday, December 12 @ 2pm LEGO Club We provide the LEGOs and you provide the imagination! What will you build? Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Monday, December 14 @ 10:15am Music & Me Emily will be teaching children ages 0-4 how to chant, sing, play instruments, and how to move and groove to the music. These classes are FREE, so join Ms. Emily for some musical fun! Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Tuesday, December 15 @ 10:15am Big Kids Story Time: Morris Museum of Art Ms. Jenna from the Morris Museum of Art will be our guest reader for today! For ages 3-7 and registration is required Pre-register at 706-821-2623 Monday, December 21 @ 10:15am Music & Me Emily will be teaching children ages 0-4 how to chant, sing, play instruments, and how to move and groove to the music. These classes are FREE, so join Ms. Emily for some musical fun! Pre-register at 706-821-2623
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APPLEBY BRANCH EVENTS APPLEBY LIBRARY IS HEADQUARTERS FOR THE
2015 SUMMERVILLE TOUR OF HOMES Saturday, October 24th Sunday, October 25th Noon to 5:00 pm www.summervilletourofhomes.com
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APPLEBY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS OCTOBER 2015 Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ 10:15a.m. Toddler Story time with “Ms. Susan” Join us for stories, songs, finger plays and crafts. Children and grown-ups enjoy songs and stories each week. Best for ages 18 months and up. Pre-register at 706-736-6244 Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21 @ 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime & Craft with “Ms. Jennifer” Children and grown-ups enjoy songs and stories each week. Pre-register at 706-736-6244 Wednesday, October 28 @ 10:30 a.m. Story time & Craft with “Ms. Jennifer” Halloween Story time, crafts and treats. Wear a costume! Pre-register at 706-736-6244 Please call in advance to register your group
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APPLEBY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS NOVEMBER 2015 Wednesdays, November 4, 11 & 18 @ 10:15 a.m. Toddler Story time with “Ms. Susan” Children and grown-ups enjoy songs and stories each week. Pre-register at 706-736-6244 Wednesdays, November 4, 11 & 18 @ 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story time with “Ms. Jennifer” Children and grown-ups enjoy songs and stories each week. Pre-register at 706-736-6244
APPLEBY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS DECEMBER 2015 Wednesdays, December 9 @ 10:15 a.m. Joint Story time Mrs. Claus will make her annual stop at Appleby Branch Library Pre-register at 706-736-6244 Saturday, December 12 @ 2:00 p.m. Saturday Craft-er-noons! Join us for some variety, creative and cool Christmas crafts to take home. Supplies provided Pre-register at 706-736-6244 FOR MORE INFORMATION 12 | A R C P L S 2 0 1 5
APPLEBY TEEN PROGRAMS OCTOBER 2015 Saturday, October 31 @ 2:00 p.m. Matinee Movie Watch a scary movie with us, if you dare! Refreshments provided! Pre-register at 706-736-6244 FOR MORE INFORMATION Saturday, October 17 @ 2:00 p.m. Teen Hangout Teens come and play board games, table top games, use our computers or just hang out with friends at Appleby Branch Library. See You There! Pre-register at 706-736-6244 FOR MORE INFORMATION
APPLEBY TEEN PROGRAMS NOVEMBER 2015 Saturday, November 21 @ 2:00 p.m. Teen Film: The Imitation Game, PG-13, 114 minutes During World War II, mathematician Alan Turing tries to crack the enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians. Pre-register at 706-736-6244 Monday, November 23 @ 2:00 p.m. Teen Space Come and hang out with friends, listen to music, play games at Appleby Branch Library. Teens can bring snacks. Pre-register at 706-736-6244 Tuesday, November 24 @ 2:00 p.m. Teen Tech Time! Do you want to play a game? Check your e-mail or just chat on Facebook? Research colleges? Search the Web? Come & visit the Appleby Branch Library. Pre-register at 706-736-6244
APPLEBY TEEN PROGRAMS DECEMBER 2015 Saturday, December 12 @ 2-3 p.m. Christmas Wrapping Come and learn how to wrap your Christmas gifts. Supplies provided Pre-register at 706-736-6224
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Saturday, December 19 @ 2:00 p.m. Weekend Walk-In Theater (for ages 13 and older) Muppet Christmas Carol, Rated: G, 85 minutes The Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser’s redemption on Christmas Eve. Join us for a classic tale and a fun film. Refreshments provided. Pre-register at 706-736-6244
APPLEBY ADULT PROGRAMS OCTOBER 2015 Tuesday, October 13 @ 10:30 a.m. Fire & Safety Prevention for Seniors with Dee Griffin, Fire Safety Educator In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, representative from the Augusta Fire Safety Department will be available to discuss fire safety tips. Pre-register at 706-736-6244 Saturday, October 17 @ 10:30 a.m. Let’s put the 1000 Puzzle Pieces Together! Come & Challenge yourself. Bring a Friend. It helps relieve the stresses of everyday life through play! It teaches about sharing, taking turns, playing and working together. Pre-register at 706-736-6244 Tuesday, October 20 @ 4-5 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening with Sandra Turner, NP Learn about what blood pressure numbers mean for your body and get your blood pressure checked. Pre-register at 706-736-6244 Saturday, October 24 @ 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Appleby Branch Library’s HUGE Book Sale! With Summerville Tour of Homes Great Bargains! Books are $5.00 per bag! Saturdays, October 24 & 31 @ 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Take a Wild Guess! Guess how many Candy Corns are in the jar! Pre-register at 706-736-6244 For More Information
APPLEBY ADULT PROGRAMS NOVEMBER 2015 Tuesday, November 9 @ 10:30 a.m. - Noon Off the Hook Crochet and Knitting Meet and Greet. Love to crochet or knit? Want to learn how? Gather with us to work on your own projects, share ideas and patterns. All skill levels are welcome! 14 | A R C P L S 2 0 1 5
Pre-register at 706-736-6244 FOR MORE INFORMATION Tuesday, November 17 @ 10:30 a.m. Senior Advocate with Ms. Cherry, CSRA Resource Connection The advocate from the CSRA Resource Connection for the Aging will assist senior citizens with any questions and find out what they can do for you. Pre-register at 706-736-6244
APPLEBY ADULT PROGRAMS DECEMBER 2015 Tuesday-Saturday, December 1-12 @ 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Guessing Game How many Peppermint Candies are in the Jar? Pre-register at 706-736-6224 Tuesday, December 8 @ 10:30 a.m. AAA’s Defensive Driving Tips for Seniors Bring a friend and let’s learn together about the defensive driving tips offered to adults over 50 years of age. Pre-register at 706-736-6244 Tuesday, December 15 @ 4-5 p.m. Alzheimer’s Disease with Beth Williams from Augusta University This program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease. Pre-register at 706-736-6224 For More Information Saturday, December 12 @ 2:00-3:00 p.m. Christmas Wrapping with Ms. Jennifer Stallings Come and learn how to wrap your Christmas gifts. Supplies provided. Pre-register at 706-736-6224
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DIAMOND LAKES BRANCH EVENTS
DIAMOND LAKES CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS OCTOBER 2015 Tuesday, October 6, 13, 20, and 27 @ 10:00 a.m. November 3, 10, and 17 @ 10:00 a.m. December 1, 8, and 15 @ 10:00 a.m. Preschool Story Time Stories, songs, games, short movies and crafts. Best for ages 3-5. Registration required for groups of 6 or more. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Tuesday, October 6 and 20 @ 10:00 a.m. November 3 and 17 @ 10:00 a.m. December 1 and 15 @ 10:30 am Young Children’s Story Time Songs, finger plays, and story readings best for children ages 0-3. Registration required for groups of 6 or more. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Monday, November 23 @ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. International Games Day @ Your Library Join us as we celebrate International Game Day @ Your Library. We will have board and card games to play. Registration not required, but be placed on a reminder call list starting Monday, November 2. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 16 | A R C P L S 2 0 1 5
Tuesday, November 24 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Thanksgiving Family Movie – Inside Out Join us as we watch “Inside Out” rated PG on the library’s almost big screen. Bring your own snack. No registration required. Pre-register at Monday, December 21 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Christmas Family Movie - Minions Join us as we watch “Minions” rated PG on the library’s almost big screen. Bring your own snack. No registration required.
DIAMOND LAKES CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS NOVEMBER 2015 Monday, November 23 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm International Games Day @ Your Library Join us as we celebrate International Game Day @ Your Library. We will have board and card games to play. Registration not required, but be placed on a reminder call list starting Monday, November 2. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Tuesday, November 24 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Thanksgiving Family Movie – Inside Out Join us as we watch “Inside Out” rated PG on the library’s almost big screen. Bring your own snack. No registration required.
DIAMOND LAKES CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS DECEMBER 2015 Monday, December 21 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Christmas Family Movie - Minions Join us as we watch “Minions” rated PG on the library’s almost big screen. Bring your own snack. No registration required.
About the Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award An award for the best nonfiction book published for young adults (ages 12-18) during a November 1 – October 31 publishing year.
Administered by:
2013 Winner(s) Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon written by Steve Sheinkin, published by Flash Point/Roaring Brook Press, an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group.
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DIAMOND LAKES ADULT PROGRAMS OCTOBER 2015 Tuesday, October 6 @ 2:00 pm Your Tech, Your Way Bring your device - phone, tablet, laptop, etc. - and receive one-on-one assistance from library staff. Required registration begins Monday, October 5. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Wednesday, October 7 @ 10:30 am Retro Vision for Seniors: Happy Days Join us as we celebrate retro movies and television series on the first Wednesday of the month. This month we will enjoy “Happy Days� on the library's almost-big screen. Bring your own snacks. Required registration begins Monday, October 5. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Thursday, October 8 @ 10:30 am Special Program for Special Needs Join us for short films, crafts, and other activities for adults with disabilities. Required Registration begins Monday, October 5. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Tuesday, October 13 @ 2:00 pm Email Basics 1: Email Essentials Develop the essential skills needed to send, receive, and forward email messages. Required registration begins Monday, October 5. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Tuesday, October 20 @ 2:00 pm Email Basics 2: Attachments Learn how to send and receive attachments, including documents and pictures. Required registration begins Monday, October 5. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Wednesday, October 21 @ 10:30 am Classic Games for Seniors Join us the third Wednesday each month for classic games! Bring a friend and enjoy a morning of classic games such as bingo, checkers, chess, etc. Required registration begins Monday, October 5. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Tuesday, October 27 @ 2:00 pm Google Search Learn how to use Google to search the internet and how to refine your search skills. Required registration begins Monday, October 5. Pre-register at 706-772-2432
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DIAMOND LAKES ADULT PROGRAMS NOVEMBER 2015 Tuesday, November 3 @ 2:00 pm Online Shopping Guide Join us as we explore the pros and cons of online shopping. Including information you need to know before you shop online. Required registration begins Monday, November 2. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Wednesday, November 4 @ 10:30 am Retro Vision for Seniors: A Family Thanksgiving Join us as we celebrate retro movies and television series on the first Wednesday of the month. This month we will enjoy “A Family Thanksgiving� on the library's almost-big screen. Bring your own snacks. Required registration begins Monday, November 2. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Tuesday, November 10 @ 2:00 pm Blogs & Online Journals This course explores online journals and blogs. Participants will learn about journals and blogs, how to set up an account, and basic navigation on journals and blogs. Required registration begins Monday, November 2. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Thursday, November 12 @ 10:30 am Special Program for Special Needs Join us for short films, crafts, and other activities for adults with disabilities. Required Registration begins Monday, November 2. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Tuesday, November 17 @ 2:00 pm Your Tech, Your Way Bring your device - phone, tablet, laptop, etc. - and receive one-on-one assistance from library staff. Required registration begins Monday, November 2. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Wednesday, November 18 @ 10:30 am Classic Games for Seniors Join us the third Wednesday each month for classic games! Bring a friend and enjoy a morning of classic games such as bingo, checkers, chess, etc. Required registration begins Monday, November 2. Pre-register at 706-772-2432
DIAMOND LAKES ADULT PROGRAMS DECEMBER 2015 Tuesday, December 1 @ 2:00 pm Greeting Cards Join us as we use Publisher to create various greeting cards. Required registration begins Monday, November 30. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 19 | A R C P L S 2 0 1 5
Wednesday, December 2 @ 10:30 am Retro Vision for Seniors: Merry Sitcom! Join us as we celebrate retro movies and television series on the first Wednesday of the month. This month we will enjoy “Merry Sitcom! Christmas Classics from TV’s Golden Age” on the library's almostbig screen. Bring your own snacks. Required registration begins Monday, November 30. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Tuesday, December 8 @ 2:00 pm Resume Workshop Join us as we cover resume basics with tips and tricks to make your resume stand out. Required registration begins Monday, November 30. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Thursday, December 10 @ 10:30 am Special Program for Special Needs Join us for short films, crafts, and other activities for adults with disabilities. Required Registration begins Monday, November 30. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Tuesday, December 15 @ 2:00 pm Cover Letter Workshop Join us as we go over the basics of cover letter writing with tips and tricks, including sending email cover letters. Required registration begins Monday, November 30. Pre-register at 706-772-2432 Wednesday, December 16 @ 10:30 am Classic Games for Seniors Join us the third Wednesday each month for classic games! Bring a friend and enjoy a morning of classic games such as bingo, checkers, chess, etc. Required registration begins Monday, November 30. Pre-register at 706-772-2432
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FRIEDMAN BRANCH EVENTS
THE REGULAR PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE FOR FRIEDMAN BRANCH WILL RESUME IN 2016. UNTIL THEN, PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Tuesdays 10:00 am Is Everyone Ready For Fun? Story Time Join us for fun stories and activities. Registration is required for groups of 6 or more. 706-736-6758.
ADULT PROGRAMS Mondays Registration is required; call for specific dates. - 706-736-6758. 3:30 pm – Advanced 5:30 pm – Beginner Spanish Classes with Edwin Pérez of the Asociación Cultural Hispanoamericana. Come learn to speak Spanish or improve your conversational skills. Saturdays October 17, November 21 & December 19 Registration is required; call for times and specific information. - 706-736-6758. Couponing @ Friedman Come learn how to stretch a dollar using coupons and online discounts. 21 | A R C P L S 2 0 1 5
MAXWELL BRANCH EVENTS
MAXWELL CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS OCTOBER 2015 Tuesday, October 6 @ 3:30 pm Paws for Literacy All children are welcome to read to a therapy dog. They love to listen to a good book!
MAXWELL CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS NOVEMBER 2015 Tuesday, November 3 @ 3:30 pm Paws for Literacy All children are welcome to read to a therapy dog. They love to listen to a good book!
MAXWELL YA PROGRAMS OCTOBER 2015 Saturday, October 3 @ 1:00 pm Young Adult/Adult Game Day All are welcome!
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Saturday, October 31 @ 1:00 pm History of the Haunted Mansion: Disney Theme Park Ride The Haunted Mansion: A dark ride attraction featured in every Disney Park around the world. This event will discuss the secret mysteries and history of the famous attraction
MAXWELL YA PROGRAMS NOVEMBER 2015 Saturday, November 7 @ 1:00 pm Young Adult/Adult Game Day All are welcome!
MAXWELL ADULT PROGRAMS OCTOBER 2015 Saturday, October 3 @ 10:00 am Clipping and Clicking for Savings Learn how to save the most money by using print and e-coupons. Tuesday, October 6 @ 5:30 pm What’s New in Salem? Presented by Dr. Skip Clark from Georgia Regents University Pre-register at 706-793-2020 Saturday, October 10 @ 10:30 am Herbal Healing With Faye Wallace Pre-register at 706-793-2020 Saturday, October 10 @ 1:00 pm Dignity in Mental Health Presented by Dr. Adeleri Onisegun from Paine College Pre-register at 706-793-2020 Tuesday, October 13 @ 5:30 pm Cheers: Here’s to Your Health Will explore cancer myths. Presented by Christine from the GRU Cancer Center Pre-register at 706-793-2020 Thursday, October 15 @ 5:30 pm Shifting Faces and Places: Great Migrations in Wild Seed by Octavia Butler Presented by Dr. Catherine Adams from Paine College Pre-register at 706-793-2020
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Saturday, October 24 @ 1:30 pm Exploring Local History Through Folklore and Legend Presented by Jeffery Wells, Georgia Military College’s Online Campus Dean and Associate Professor of History. Professor Wells will talk about how the modern fascination with legend and the supernatural have led to greater opportunities to explore local history. Will discuss local legends in the Augusta area Pre-register at 706-793-2020 Thursday, October 29 @ 10:00 am Maxwell Morning Book Club Will be reading “Euclid’s Window” by Leonard Mlodinow. All are welcome!
MAXWELL ADULT PROGRAMS NOVEMBER 2015 Thursday, November 5 @ 5:30 pm Why and When We Love to Hate Monsters Presented by Dr. Wendy J. Turner, Professor of History at Georgia Regents University Pre-register at 706-793-2020 Saturday, November 7 @ 10:00 am Clipping and Clicking for Savings Learn how to save the most money by using print and e-coupons Saturday, November 14 @ 10:30 am Herbal Healing With Faye Wallace Pre-register at 706-793-2020 Thursday, November 19 @ 10:00 am Maxwell Morning Book Club Will be reading “Wild Seed” by Octavia Butler. All are welcome! Thursday, November 19 @ 5:30 pm If Walls Could Talk: The Infusion of West African Cultural Symbols into Southern Architecture and Everyday Objects Presented by Joyce Law, Historic Preservation Advocate for the Lucy Craft Laney Museum Pre-register at 706-793-2020
MAXWELL ADULT PROGRAMS DECEMBER 2015 Saturday, December 5 @ 10:00 am Clipping and Clicking for Savings Learn how to save the most money by using print and e-coupons Saturday, December 12 @ 1:00 pm Explorations in Southern Folk Christianity Presented by Dr. John Hayes, Assistant Professor of History at Georgia Regents University Pre-register at 706-793-2020 24 | A R C P L S 2 0 1 5
Thursday, December 31 @ 10:00 am Maxwell Morning Book Club Will be reading “The Power of Habit� by Charles Duhigg. All are welcome!
Wallace Branch programming will resume in
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CELEBRATION OF PANAMA'S PATRIOTIC MONTH SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM JOIN THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE ASOCIACIÓN CULTURAL HISPANOAMERICANA (ACHA) IN CELEBRATING PANAMA'S CULTURE AND PATRIOTIC OR NATIONAL MONTH. THERE WILL BE AUTHENTIC PANAMANIAN MUSIC, THE FOLKLORIC DANCE GROUP, A CULTURAL PRESENTATION, DOCUMENTARY AND EXHIBITS. PANAMANIAN DISHES MADE BY A.C.H.A. MEMBERS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SAMPLING. ATTENDEES MAY WEAR TYPICAL PANAMANIAN ATTIRE IF SO DESIRED. IF YOU HAVE ANY PANAMANIAN ITEMS YOU WOULD LIKE DISPLAYED AT THIS EVENT, PLEASE WRITE AT JUANRODRIGUEZ@ELCERVANTINO.ORG OR CALL 706-394-9378. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ELCERVANTINO.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ACHA.
NOVEMBER: A MONTH OF NATIONAL FESTIVITIES IN PANAMA NOVEMBER IS THE MONTH WHEN PANAMANIANS CELEBRATE IMPORTANT MOMENTS OF THEIR HISTORY, SPECIFICALLY ON: NOVEMBER 3: PANAMA'S SEPARATION FROM COLOMBIA NOVEMBER 4: FLAG AND HOMELAND SYMBOLS DAY NOVEMBER 10: FIRST CALL FOR INDEPENDENCE AT VILLA DE LOS SANTOS NOVEMBER 28: INDEPENDENCE OF PANAMA FROM SPAIN THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER, ALL AROUND THE COUNTRY THE FLAG AND PATRIOTIC SYMBOLS ARE DISPLAYED. TO HONOR THESE DAYS, THE COUNTRY GETS DRESSED IN RED, WHITE AND BLUE; THE DRUMS SOUND IN THE STREETS AND THE MORNINGS WAKE UP TO THE RHYTHM OF THE DIANAS – MUSIC TRADITIONALLY PERFORMED AT DAWN BY BANDS FROM SCHOOLS AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS. PANAMANIANS CELEBRATE THEIR NATIONAL DAYS WITH PARADES, FESTIVITIES AND OTHER EVENTS, AND ALSO SHARE THEIR FEELINGS AND LOVE FOR THEIR COUNTRY, THEIR VISION ABOUT THEIR IDENTITY, AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BUILD THE NATION. - WRITTEN BY EDWIN A. PEREZ, TREASURER AND SPANISH INSTRUCTOR, ASOCIACIÓN CULTURAL HISPANOAMERICANA
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GEORGIA HERITAGE
ROOM 3RD FLOOR HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY HOURS: Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
PHONE: 706-826-1511
THE SETTLING OF ESTATES: PROBATE RECORDS IN RICHMOND COUNTY
Tuesday, October 27 3:00 pm The Honorable Harry B. James III, Probate Judge for Richmond County will be here to discuss the role of the probate court in the settling of family estates. Probate records are filled with clues about our ancestors, and crucial to genealogical research. Probate documents include wills, estate inventories, names of executors or administrators, distributions of assets, lists of heirs, marriage records, guardianship papers, and more. The program is free and open to the public. Please call the Georgia Heritage Room to register at (706)826-1511.
PATRIOTS IN THE FAMILY: STARTING THE DAR/SAR MEMBERSHIP PROCESS Saturday, November 14 2:00 pm Do you have a Revolutionary War ancestor in your family? Are you interested in becoming a member of the Daughters or Sons of the American Revolution? Join representatives from the College Hill Chapter of the DAR and the Col. William Few Chapter of the SAR as they offer research guidance and walk us through the application process for membership into these prestigious national organizations. Membership into the DAR/SAR is open to anyone who can prove direct lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call the Georgia Heritage Room to register at (706)826-1511.
INTHEFOOTPRINTSOFAGIANT:THEVESEYCONNECTION Thursday, December 3 @ 2:00 pm Award winning local author and historian Wayne O’Bryant sheds light on current events through a discussion of his book O’Bryant shows how current events such as the “Black Lives Matter” movement and the shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston have their roots in specific events from the past and how an understanding of these past events can lead to solutions in the present. IN THE FOOTPRINTS OF A GIANT tells the story of the larger than life figure Denmark Vesey. Vesey was one of the founding members of the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston and the mastermind behind the most elaborate slave revolt plan in U. S. history. The motive fueling Vesey’s plot was an intensely burning belief that Black lives mattered! There are reasons why Emanuel AME Church was targeted for attack, there are reasons why Charlestonians responded the way they did to the attack, and there are reasons why the State and the Nation are responding to Charleston’s response the way they are. This program is free and open to the public. 28 | A R C P L S 2 0 1 5
A LITERARY HISTORY OF AUGUSTA Augusta has the honor of being the city selected to host the 2015 Georgia Literary Festival, which will run the weekend of November 6-8 on the campus of Augusta University. In celebration of the festival the Georgia Heritage Room will host an exhibit featuring local and regional writers. On display will be items such as manuscripts and photographs donated to the library and archived in our special collections; ephemera and rare books on loan from Mr. William H. Harper, who is a guest presenter at the festival and will speak on the life of Augusta writer and painter Barry Fleming.
Please visit the Georgia Heritage Room on the third floor of the Headquarters Library through November to view the exhibit. Call (706) 826-1511 for details.
Tuesdays October, November, December @10:00 am
A one-hour workshop in the Georgia Heritage Room covering the basic rules of genealogical research. The class briefly discusses the various resources one can access and how. Class size is limited, so call (706) 826-1511 to register. 29 | A R C P L S 2 0 1 5