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BARROW NEWS-JOURNAL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021
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BASA, SIMS ACADEMY STUDENTS RECOGNIZE NATIONAL DEAF AWARENESS DAY
On Sept. 23, American Sign Language students at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy and Sims Academy participated in National Deaf Awareness Day. For the day, stu
dents chose to experience life without the ability to communicate verbally. Instead, the students spoke using ASL or other non-verbal methods. “This experience allowed
the students to relate to those who use alternate methods of communication in their daily lives,” school leaders said. Students shared that the day was “difficult but it
was an interesting experience.” They also said that it gave them a newfound respect for deaf people and deaf culture.
Upcoming events planned at local public libraries
The following upcom
ing events are planned at
the Auburn, Statham and
Winder public libraries
over the next week.
AUBURN
•Crime after Crime
Book Club — 6-7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 21.
“Whether you are casual
ly interested in true crime
or a completely obsessed
murderhead, we want
you to come hang out
with us and discuss crime
after crime,” organizers
said. Special guest Wil
liam Rawlings will be in
attendance this week to
share his knowledge of
some of Georgia’s more
famous crimes, includ
ing the murder of Hellen
Hanks of Valdosta and
the crimes of the Colum
bus Strangler.
•Grand reopening —
10-11 a.m. Saturday,
Oct. 23. “Join us as we
celebrate the library’s ex
pansion and renovation
with guest speakers and
light refreshments,” lead
ers said.
•Crochet/Knit Club —
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon
day, Oct. 25. Held every
Monday.
•Ready to Read Pre-K
Story Time — 11 a.m.
to noon Monday, Oct.
25. Held every Monday.
Uses stories, rhymes, and
songs to entertain and
teach early literacy con
cepts. Ages 2 and up with
caregiver.
•Teen Monday —
5-6 p.m. Monday, Oct.
25. Held every Monday.
Everything from game
nights to crafts to Anime
Club to trivia. Ages 12-
19 welcome.
•Between the Pages
Book Club — 2-3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 26. Held
the last Tuesday of every
month. Read any book by
the author of the month
and discuss.
•Lap Sit Story Time —
11 a.m. to noon Wednes
day, Oct. 27. Designed
for ages birth to 2, chil
dren are introduced to
board books and sensory
toys as well as rhymes
and songs. Held every
Wednesday.
The library is located
at 24 5th St. Its hours are
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon
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days through Fridays,
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satur
days and closed Sundays.
For more information,
call the library at 770-
513-2925.
STATHAM
•Adult fall wreath mak
ing — 3-5 p.m. Thursday,
Oct. 21. Supplies provid
ed, but limited. Make a
reservation by calling
770-725-4785.
•Adult crafts — 10:30-
11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct.
23. “We will be making
flowers out of old books
and arranging them in a
cute small bottle,” orga
nizers said. “While sup
plies last.”
•Lapsit Story Time
— 10:30-11 a.m. Mon
day, Oct. 25. Ages birth
through 2 years old with
a caregiver.
•Yarn and Thread
Meet-up — 1-2 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 26. Held
the last Tuesday of every
month. “Come join us for
any type of yarn or thread
project that you like to
do,” organizers said.
“We can share ideas and
just admire each other’s
handiwork. We will have
some beginner needle
work kits for those who
would like to learn.”
The library is a pass
port acceptance facility
where people can apply
for a passport.
Patrons also have the
opportunity to get free
tickets to the Atlanta
Zoo, the Carlos Museum,
Bremen Museum, the
Chattahoochee Nature
Center and the Go Fish
Center.
The library is locat
ed at 1928 Railroad St.
Its hours are 10 a.m. to
7 p.m. Mondays through
Thursdays, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Saturdays and
closed Sundays.
For more information,
call the library at 770-
725-4785.
WINDER
•Ready to Read Story
Time — 10:30-11 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 21. Sto
ries, songs, finger-plays
and movement. Ages 3-5
with a caregiver. Sib
lings are welcome. This
week’s session will focus
on crayons.
•Teen Spooky Trivia
Night and Monster Cook
ie Making — 4-5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 21. A
prize will be awarded to
the trivia champion. Ages
12-18. While the cookies
last.
•Lego Club — 11 a.m.
to noon Saturday, Oct.
23. All ages. Caregiver
required for ages 12 and
younger.
•Maker Mondays Kid’s
Craft Day — Monday,
Oct. 25. “Learn some
pumpkin facts and make
a pumpkin craft,” orga
nizers said. All ages with
a caregiver. While sup
plies last.
•Lap Sit Story Time —
10:30-11 a.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 26. Stories, songs,
finger plays and move
ment. Ages birth to 2
with a caregiver. Siblings
are welcome.
The library is located at
189 Bellview St. Its hours
are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon
days through Thursdays,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays,
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satur
days and closed Sundays.
For more information,
call the library at 770-
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