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The SWGRL Spotlight A monthly e-news and information publication of the Southwest Georgia Regional Library System. October 2017 Volume 9, Issue 3 "Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation." ~ Walter Cronkite |
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In this Issue
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The Decatur County Artists' Guild will display artwork at the Decatur County - Gilbert H. Gragg Library in October. The display will be at the library from Monday October 2 until Monday October 30. Come enjoy the artists' original works at the library! |
Southwest Georgia Library for Accessible Services |
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The Southwest Georgia Library for Accessible Services provides services to readers who cannot hold, handle, or see well enough to read conventional print due to a temporary or permanent visual or physical handicap.
If you or someone you know could benefit from their services,
or by contacting SWGLAS at 229-248-2680 or 1-800-795-2680. |
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Seminole Closed October 14 |
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Book Clubs @ Your Library |
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Fire Prevention @ Seminole |
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Check out local toddler and story times at your library! Decatur County offers Toddler Time every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Miller County offers Toddler Time on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. Seminole County offers Toddler Time every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, and activities! |
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These healing hills
by Ann H. Gabhart
"When a young woman's plans for her future fall apart at the close of World War II, she discovers new purpose as a midwife in the hills of Kentucky--and a possible chance at new love"
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A column of fire
by Ken Follett
A half-century love affair between a man in service to Elizabeth I and a woman on the opposing side of England's religious divide is challenged by violent ideological power shifts, torn loyalties and the queen's circle of spies, in a latest entry in the best-selling series that includes The Pillars of the Earth.
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The proving
by Beverly Lewis
Having left the Amish life for the outside world, Amanda is shocked to learn that her mother has passed and left her Lancaster County's most popular Amish bed-and-breakfast under the condition that she run it herself for a year. By the best-selling author of The Ebb Tide. (religious fiction). Simultaneous.
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To be where you are
by Jan Karon
Father Tim Kavanagh struggles to find meaning in an unexpected new job, while newlyweds Dooley and Lace are stricken by a crisis that overshadows their happiness, and 4-year-old Jack Tyler looks forward to the biggest day of his young life. By the best-selling author of Come Rain or Come Shine.
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George and Lizzie : a novel
by Nancy Pearl
A first novel by the "America's Librarian" NPR books commentator traces the story of a couple challenged by very different views of love and marriage, who must confront their disparate feelings of fulfillment as well as a difficult secret from the past.
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Edward II : The Unconventional King
by Kathryn Warner
The dramatic life and mysterious death of the reviled Edward II, focusing on the vivid personality of the erratic and contradictory king, his unorthodox lifestyle and his passionate relationships with his male favourites, including Piers Gaveston.
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Second grade holdout
by Audrey Vernick
A funny, slightly frazzled boy flat-out refuses to move up to second grade in a whimsical tale of friendship, growing up and moving on. By the author of Brothers at Bat and the illustrator of Hello Hello. Simultaneous eBook. 20,000 first printing.
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The Cuban affair : a novel
by Nelson DeMille
When his shaky finances compel him to accept a lucrative job for a 10-day fishing tournament to Cuba, Army combat veteran-turned-charter boat captain Mac learns that one of his clients is seeking to claim millions hidden by her grandfather, who was forced to flee Castro's revolution years earlier. By the best-selling author of Plum Island.
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You say it first : A Small-town Wedding Romance
by Susan Mallery
A sculptor from a loveless artist family works as a carpenter between paying commissions while falling in love with a theme wedding planner whose domineering mother would have her give up her career to work in the family business. By the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Fool's Gold series. 15,000 first printing.
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Trick or Pete
by James Dean
Complemented by 13 lift-flaps, a laugh-out-loud Halloween adventure finds a trick-or-treating Pete the Cat marveling at the creative costumes, fun decorations and scary surprises his neighbors have in store. Original. 150,000 first printing.
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Schedule of Upcoming Events: |
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October Bookmobile Schedule |
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Southwest Georgia Regional Library
301 S Monroe St
Bainbridge, Georgia 39819
229-248-2665www.swgrl.org |
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