Schools and Libraries
January 17, 2023
From: Thomas County Public Library SystemHappening at your library
THOUGHTS FROM THE STACKS
January 6 A Pondering of Style
Last night, as I was trying to drift off into sleep, what makes up our human defined Sense of Style popped into my head and how that word is used and applied to individuals. (This sprouted from my contemplations of purchasing a new dress with white, knee-high cowboy boots like the woman in the picture modelling said dress that I definitely do not need.) The etymology of the word ‘style’ actually brings it back to the Latin ‘stilus’ which pertained to “stake, instrument for writing, manner of writing, mode of expression”, perhaps even from the same source as ‘stick’. If you follow that possibility, it brings you to Old English ‘stician’ “to pierce, stab, transfix, goad,” also “to remain embedded, stay fixed, be fastened,” from Proto-Germanic ‘*stik-‘“pierce, *****, be sharp”. The figurative sense of "to remain permanently in mind" is attested from 1300. But we will stop there.
Programs for Adults
Book To Art Book Club
Tuesday, Jan 17, 3:00pm
Our book club brings the art out of literature. The Book to Art Book Club meets once a month to discuss a shared read and create a unique piece of art inspired by the book. Speak with our marketing coordinator, Samantha H, to join.
PROGRAMS AT OUR BRANCH LIBRARIES
Boston Library -
Quiddler Club
Tuesday, Jan 17, 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.
Story Time + Craft: Winnie the Pooh Edition
Wednesday, Jan 18, Anytime During Open Hours
Movie in the Stacks
Thursday, Jan 19, 3:30pm
Film TBA. Call the Boston Library for more information at 229-498-5101.
Coolidge Library -
Art + Crafts
Wednesday, Jan 18, 4:30pm
Call the Coolidge Library for more information on the art activity at 229-346-3463.
Ochlocknee Library -
Make & Take Craft: Coffee Filter Snowflakes
Available Jan 17 - 19, Drop-In Activity
Pavo Library -
Story Time + Craft: Winter Edition
Jan 17 - 19, Anytime During Open Hours