Memorial Day Holiday

All libraries will be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day.

Summer reading is not just for kids! Readers of all ages will be reading and dreaming this summer as the Statesboro Regional Public Libraries continue our summer reading programs.   Activities are planned for the entire family – preschool through adult, with programs, prize drawings, story hours, special reading activities and more.  Children will make personal, meaningful connections with books when they are provided with opportunities to read, touch, create, and experiment at the library during school break.  The concept of night and all its wonders has inspired this year’s  theme, “Dream Big – READ!

The theme for teens is “Own the Night” with programming designed just for them that includes mystery, crafts, music and fun.  Adults have their own programs as well where they can read for fun and prizes “Between the Covers”.

The goal of the Summer Reading Program is to encourage everyone to read for pleasure.   Programming is supported in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Georgia Public Library Service.   Local funding is provided through the Friends of the Library.

All programs are free of charge. Click here for schedules:

Children’s Programs

Claxton Library
Metter Library
Pembroke Library
Richmond Hill
Statesboro Library
Swainsboro Library

Teen Programs

Statesboro Library
Swainsboro Library

Adult Programs

Statesboro Library

]]> http://strl.info/summer-reading-2012/feed 0 http://strl.info/ve-day-celebration http://strl.info/ve-day-celebration#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 13:06:37 +0000 admin http://strl.info/?p=1065 Saturday May 5th – 6:00pm. This program will be held at R.J.’s Seafood and Steaks Restaurant – 434 South Main Street – Statesboro.  Local Author, Thomas Thibeault will discuss his historical novel Balto’s Nose, along with highlights from the movie The Train, and explain how both stories relate to the history of the recovery of art works and artifacts stolen by the Nazis during WWII.  It is free and open to the public; however, registration is recommended due to limited seating.  Please reserve your seat by calling either (912) 478-5115, or (912) 764-1337.

Please join us for this special event, and if you’d like, purchase your choice of a meal, drink or dessert.

Co-sponsored by the Statesboro Regional Library and Zach S. Henderson Library

• Maintain a quality library for the people of Bulloch County
• Inform the public of the resources, services and needs of the public library
• Improve the services and facilities of the Statesboro Regional Library through financial assistance
• Provide money for purchasing materials and programs beyond the library’s budget
• Expand the cultural opportunities available to the public

Benefits of Membership Include:

• Complimentary newsletter with library information and events
• Early entry to Friends book sales
• Improved library materials and services for our community
• Satisfaction of assisting a valued community resource

What do Friends do?

• Serve as library volunteers
• Sponsor programs and special events, including the “Meet the Author” series
• Organize semi-annual used book sales as a fundraiser for library needs
• Underwrite book-related & other cultural programs for adults
• Host community receptions

This program is co-sponsored by: Statesboro Regional Library and  Zach S. Henderson Library

Volunteers are welcomed during the two week period to read to the children, introducing them to all the wonders found inside a book!  If you have only 20 minutes, that’s enough time, and your enthusiasm is the only training you will need. To sign up as a RIF Reader, call 764-1345 or come by the library during regular hours.

The RIF program at the Statesboro Regional Library has been recognized as one of the 25 most outstanding RIF programs in the world.  “One of the main reasons our program is so successful,” said McDuffie, “is our talented, hard-working library staff, and of course, ourRIFvolunteers.  We could not provide a program of this magnitude without the people here at the library, the parents, teachers, media specialists, and all the other community members who believe in what we are doing, and are so generous with their time and support.  Another reason isUnited Way. RIFwas one of the first agencies funded here, and they’ve been here for us all along!”

Launched in 2009, the program is now available in all 159 Georgia counties through a a partnership with the Georgia Public Library Service. As one of the state’s largest living science labs, Zoo Atlanta is a resource for all of Georgia, not just Atlanta, said Raymond B. King, President and CEO of Zoo Atlanta. We’re proud to partner with the Georgia Public Library Service on increased access for everyone in our state. This wonderful collaboration between Zoo Atlanta and Georgia’s public libraries brings a new dimension to our services, said Dr. Lamar Veatch, Georgia’s State Librarian. We are very pleased to play a role in bringing this Georgia treasure to all corners of our state.

One Zoo Atlanta Family Pass is available for checkout in each participating public library. The pass may be checked out once per year, per card, per household, and is valid for two adults and up to two children. The pass is not valid for fee-based events or programs and may not be combined with other discounts or promotions. Standard general admission will apply to families with additional children; children must be accompanied by an adult.

We are very excited about seeing this program expand not just throughout the Atlanta metro area, but throughout Georgia, said Marcus E. Margerum, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Zoo Atlanta. It’s an important part of our mission to extend opportunities for all Georgians, not just those living within a
particular mile radius of the Zoo.

Visit zooatlanta.org for full details on accessing and using the Zoo Atlanta Family Pass, or call your local public library for more information.

About Zoo Atlanta
An accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Zoo Atlanta inspires value and preservation of wildlife through a unique mix of education and outdoor family fun. From well-known native wildlife to critically endangered species on the brink of extinction, the Zoo offers memorable close encounters with more than 1,000 animals from around the world. Opening in March 2011 is Complex Carnivores, a new series of exhibits featuring bush dogs, fossa and binturong. Zoo Atlanta is also proud to be one of only four zoos in the U.S. that giant pandas call home: Lun Lun’s newest cub, born November 3, 2010, makes his public debut in spring 2011. Other highlights include the nations largest collection of western lowland gorillas, the nations largest zoological collection of orangutans and a global center of excellence for the care and study of vanishing reptiles and amphibians.

The Zoo is open daily with the exceptions of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Keeper talks, interactive wildlife shows, education programs and special events run year-round. For more information, call 404.624.WILD or visit zooatlanta.org.

According to Jeremy Wixson, the center’s manager, the Go Fish Education Center gives visitors a fun and interactive look at Georgia’s diverse aquatic wildlife and natural habitats. Among the facility’s  most popular attractions are its freshwater aquariums featuring trout, largemouth bass and more; interactive fishing, boating and shooting simulators; a stocked pond for fishing; and underwater habitats from mountain streams to black-water swamps that feature live alligators and other wildlife. Visitors can also get our tried-and-tested tips on how, where and when to fish in Georgia Wixson said.

The Go Fish Education Center is currently open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Through the week, it is reserved for educational outreach programs that include on-site classes for students and conservation-centered public educational workshops and seminars. The facility also can be rented for special events.

We’re pleased to be joining forces once again with our friends at Georgia DNR to provide Georgia’s citizens with another fun, exciting and educational opportunity like this, said State Librarian Dr. Lamar Veatch. For those who live nearby and for those who are traveling in or through the area, the Go Fish Education Center provides a top-notch travel experience. This partnership is a great complement to our State Park ParkPass program.

Because of the Go Fish pass programs expected popularity, families interested in borrowing a pass from their local public libraries are advised to plan early, as supplies of the passes are limited. For additional information, including directions to the center and opening hours for the day of your visit, please visit www.gofisheducationcenter.com.