3 February  What can reading do?

In a recent conversation with a friend – though I cannot recall how we got there – I started sharing my experience of how I saw the world while my father was still in the Marine Corps.  For failure of better expressing it, I told him that in my experience of growing up in a military environment, I was not raised to see “color”.  I know many people do not like this expression as, of course, I saw the differences in skin pigmentation.  What I mean to express is that the Marine Corps was a melting pot of humans: all of us in the same situation; all of us living in the same circumstances with the same expectations of upkeep; all of us coming and going every three to four years; all of us living with the knowledge that maybe one day, our enlisted family may never come back.  In short, it made us equal.

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Programs for Adults

VITA Assisted Tax Filing

Tuesdays, Feb 7 - April 18.  By appointment only.

Volunteers from the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will be will be offering free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.  These qualifications include:

- People who generally make $50,000 or less;

- Persons with disabilities; and

- Persons 65 years or older.

Appointments must be made via phone or in person with our Reference Desk.  Call 229-225-5252 for more details.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Every Tuesday, 10:00am - 5:00pm

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.

Programs for Youth

Story Time: Toddlers + Tykes

Thursdays, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us every week in the Children's Department for an hour of stories and fun!  Enjoy a few great books, sing songs and recite rhymes designed to enhance the literacy of your child. Every Story Time is wrapped-up with a fun, simple art + craft project.  An excellent space to meet others in the community

LEGO Club

Thursdays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Calling all kid 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

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Programs At Our Branch Libraries

Boston Library -

Arts + Crafts for Kids: Letter to a Friend

Tuesday, Feb 7, Drop-In Activity

Quiddler Club

Tuesday, Feb 7, 2:00pm

Every Tuesday the Quiddler Club meets to socialize and enjoy a few rounds of the word-card game, Quiddler. The object of the game is to get points by combining the lettered cards in your hand and make words.

To join or have any questions answered, call Suzanne Moore at the Boston Library at 229-498-5101.

Coolidge Library -

Teen Arts + Crafts

Tuesday, Feb 7, 4:30pm

Stop in after school for a teen art + craft project. Create your very own Diamond Art masterpiece, one shimmering resin rhinestone at a time! No artistic ability required. Let your mind wander and Paint With Diamonds^TM! Paint With Diamonds^TM is similar to painting-by-numbers, only instead of paint, you use stickered rhinestones.  Today we are offering feather bookmarks Paint With Diamonds^TM.

Arts + Crafts for Kids

Wednesday, Feb 8, 4:30pm

Join us after school with your child for a tasty art + craft project.  We will be making valentine butterflies to give away on Valentine’s Day using clothespins and M&Ms.  All supplies provided at no cost by the library.  Intended for ages 2-11 with their caregivers. 

Ochlocknee Library -

Adult Crafting/Make + Take

Feb 6 - 9, Drop-In/Take-Home Activity

Drop in anytime during open hours (1:30-6:00pm) to either join us in decorating your own valentine-themed tote bag or grab a Make+Take Bag with the all the materials inside to create at home.  Intended for ages 18+.