Thoughts From The Stacks

A weekly blog from the minds of our staff

January 20  Are We Too Comfortable With Violence?

I feel as if the desensitization to violence that seems to have taken over in our country has reached a higher pitch. Sometimes it feels like a glorification. I have never been a big movie person, but I do like a great film from time to time. However, my last skim through Apple Trailers provided almost only more of the gore, slasher, thriller, killer – vibe permeating our “entertainment”. On top of that, a few weeks ago, my housemates and I thought we would try out the Japanese science fiction drama series, Alice in Borderland. By the end of the second episode, we were so horrified and appalled we stopped watching. To be honest, we should have shut it off 30 minutes into the first episode. Yet we didn’t: we continued watching like we finished watching Squid Game.

I often find myself in conversation with my friends about our dislike of the glorification and desensitization to violence that our entertainment culture perpetuates. Yet, we still find ourselves picking out, watching shows or reading books that do just that. Why is that?

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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

Craft Time

Thursday, Jan 26, 10:30am

Allow your child’s imagination to flourish and grow with our Craft Time! Our art + craft activities range from watercolor and finger painting, to paper crafts and cut-and-paste. A great space to meet and mingle with others from the community, making a few new friends.

Intended for ages 4 – 11 with their caregivers.

Story Time: Toddlers + Tykes

Thursday, Jan 26, 4:00pm

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

Tuesday, Jan 24, 4:00pm

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 -

Quiddler Club

Tuesday, Jan 24, 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 -

Story Time + Craft

Tuesday, Jan 24, 4:30pm

Drop in for an afternoon of read-aloud storybooks, rhymes, songs and creativity. Our staff will be sharing a few stories aloud to our young readers, singing a few songs and wrapping up with a fun, easy art project.  Story Time is a great space to meet and mingle with others from the community.  Intended for ages 2-6 with their caregivers.

LEGO Club

Wednesday, Jan 25, 4:30pm

Drop in this afternoon for the monthly meeting of Coolidge’s unofficial LEGO Club for kids! All builders are invited: from novice to master.  We also have larger LEGO bricks for those that find the smaller ones tasty.  Intended for ages 4-11 with their caregivers.

Meigs Library - 

Bingo (for kids!)

Monday, Jan 23, 4:00pm

Ochlocknee Library - 

Make & Take Craft: Melted Snowman Fingerpaint Art

Available Jan 23 - 26, Drop-In Activity

Pavo Library -

Story Time + Craft: Hibernation Edition

Jan 23 - 26, Anytime During Open Hours