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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 THE JACKSON HERALD PAGE 11B Nicholson Library offers passes for Michael C. Carols Museum Looking for adventure? Look no further than your local public library, states Nicholson Public Library manager Rhonda O'Keeffe. “Behind our magical doors, a bounty of ad venture, knowledge, and fun await you,” she said. “Books, DVD’s, and pub lic access computers can access e-books, e-audio- books, e-magazines. World Book. ABC Mouse, and Mango Languages. We even have partnerships with some of the hottest educa tional venues in Georgia. The Michael C. Carlos Mu seum is one of the premier museums in the Southeast. The museum houses one of the comprehensive col lections of artwork from ancient Egypt, Nubia, the Near East. Greece, Rome, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Patrons can check out the Michael C. Carlos Mu seum pass free with their PINES library card. Up to six people can discov er these cultural treasures. Stop by today and sign up for your library card and begin your journey!” September is Library Card Sign-Up month at the library. Every new patron that signs up at the Nichol son Public Library will be entered in our drawing for a canvas Piedmont Regional Library System messenger bag filled with goodies. “While visiting our li brary don’t forget to pick up one of our weekly take and make crafts,” O’Keef fe said. “Children can also participate in a scavenger hunt to find book characters hidden around the library. Each child that finds all seven characters can visit our treasure box!” ADULT BOOK CLUB There is also an adult book club offered. O’Keeffe said, “Discov er new books and authors monthly at NPL! Join our Hidden Gems Book Club for adults, each month we will meet on the third Thursday of the month. Our next club meeting is Thursday, October 21, at 1:30 p.m. This month’s se lection is “Into the Abyss”. Books are available at the circulation desk for check out.” Monday’s at 11:30 a.m. are story time at the Nich olson Public Library An nex. The annex is located at the Benton Center. Join Lady Sherri for songs, a story, and a craft. Check out Nicholson’s own amazing Ms. Irma each month on our Facebook page as she hosts Hora de Cuentos en Espanol en Nicholson. Spanish Story Time in Nicholson. FARMERS MARKET The City of Nicholson’s Farmers Market is open on the last Saturday in September. There are still have a few spots available. Booths are free. Contact Nicholson City Hall for more information. The library is a Passport Acceptance Facility with trained and certified agents by the U.S. Department of State, to initiate passport services. Call and book an appointment or visit http:// travel.state.gov for more information. The Nicholson Public Li brary has Mobile Hotspots for check out, as well as also offer faxing, printing, and scanning for a nominal charge. The library is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.., Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library is located at 5466 U. S. Highway 441 South, Nicholson. For more information, call 706-757- 3577 or visit, http://nichol- son.prlib.org, or Facebook (Harold S. Swindle Public Library). Boo Fesl planned Sept. 18 at Commerce Public Library Plans are continuing to be made for the Commerce Public Library’s annual Boo Fest to be held on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be activities outside, but in order to en courage distancing two shows with a magician are planned to held inside. Local merchants, church es and non-profits are invit ed to participate with trunk or treat and family-friendly activities. Any who are in terested are asked to con tact Library Manager Angel Abonader to reserve a spot by Oct. 14. STORYWALK The newest inside story- walk. Cat’s Colors by Jane Cabrera, is set up in the chil dren’s tower so that children will be able to enjoy the sto ry without disturbing adult computer users. There will also be a flannel board in the tower where children are invited to sort flannel pieces by color. There is also a display of Hispanic books in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. New adult fiction now available include Pau la Hawkins’ “A Slow Fire Burning,” Julia Quinn’s “Happily Ever After” and Fredeik Bachman’s “Anx ious People.” Quinn’s title is actually a series of epilogues to each of her Bridgerton se ries books. New in nonfiction are: “Design A Healthy Home, 100 Ways to Transform Your Space For Physical and Mental Well-Being” by Oliver Heath and “Built-Ins Cabinets and Shelves” from the editors of “Fine Home building and Fine Wood working.” Sara Pennypacker’s Pax Journey Home is now avail able in juvenile fiction. It has been reviewed by School Li brary Journal as “A startling work of fiction that should be read — and discussed — by children and adults alike.” Children are showing off their Rainbow Fish art at the Storytime Art Club, which meets the second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. with Ms. Laura Cox. Jefferson Library offers lanyards to teens and kids during Library Card Sign-up Month September is library card sign-up month and teens and kids who sign up at the Jeffer son Public Library or show their library card will get a free lan yard, while supplies last. (Must have parent or guardian present to sign up). “Signing up for a library card is free,” Elizabeth Jones states. “And you get quite a few perks with your card! Perks include free or discounted tickets to var ious museums, state parks. Cen ter for Puppetry Arts, Go Fish Education Center and Zoo At lanta. Not to mention free audio books, e-books and magazines through Libby! Don’t wait, come get your library card today!” PROGRAMS Programs coming up at the li brary include the following: •Sep 22, Mahjong at 1 p.m. •Sep 23, Bouncing Babies at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2 and under. •Sep 24, Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for ages 5 and under. •Sep 27, Banned Book Week. •Sep 29, Mahjong at 1 p.m. •Sep 30, Bouncing Babies at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2 and under. •Oct 1, Storytime at 10:30 a.m. for ages 5 and under The library hours continue to be Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat urdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call ahead for curbside ser vice Mondays through Satur days, during business hours. The library will continue to waive fines until further notice. The library offers printing, copying and faxing for a small fee. For more information on what services are provided, log on to prlib.org or call 706-367- 8012. NEW BOOKS New books at the library are: Karen Cleveland's “You Can Run,” Joy Fielding’s “Cul-de- Sac,” Helen Hoang’s “The Heart Principle,” Honoree Jeffers’ “The Love Songs of W.E.B. DeBois,” Lisa Jewell’s “The Night She Disappeared,” Iris Johansen’s “High Stakes,” Wil liam Kent Krueger’s “Lightning Strike,” Mike Lupica's “Stone’s Throw,” Michael McGarrity’s “Head Wounds,” Leslie Meier’s “Halloween Party Murder.” Fern Michaels’ “19 Yellow Moon Road,” Silvia Moreno-Garcia's “Velvet Was the Night,” Marcia Muller’s “Ice and Stone,” Brad Parks’ “Unthinkable,” James Patterson’s “The Noise,” Lou ise Penny’s “The Madness of Crowds,” Douglas Preston’s “Bloodless,” Sally Rooney's “Beautiful World, Where Are You,” Jonathan Santlofer’s “The Last Mona Lisa,” Wilbur Smith’s “The New Kingdom,” Danielle Steel’s “Complications” and Chevy Steven’s “Dark Roads.” Singing planned at Stonepath Church Dugar Strickland will be hosting an Old Fash ion Picking and Grinning Friday night, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. at Stonepath Church. “The public is invited to attend. All local singers and musicians are encouraged to come and pick and grin,” organizers state. “Masks The women of Paradise AME Church will cele brate the annual Women’s Day on Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Libya Baaquar. She was or dained Itinerate Elder in May 2009. She is current ly Chief of Staff at Trinity are optional. We will be inside the sanctuary. Come enjoy an evening of good ole gospel music.” The church is located at 8430 Maysville Hwy., Maysville. For more information, call Dugar at 706-654- 0551. AME Church, Atlanta. The theme for this occa sion is “Women of God — #BeautifulFearfullyWon- derfullyMade” Psalm 139:14. All who attend are asked to wear a mask. The Rev. Willie J. Wynn is the pastor. Hoschton Baptist Church and Tribute to America’s Fallen Foundation will host National Gold Star Moth er’s and Family’s Day on Sunday, Sept. 26. The event will recognize mothers and families who have lost loved ones in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Gold Star tribute wall will also be on display for viewing at Hoschton Bap tist on Saturday, Sept. 25. from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday. Sept. 26. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. “The community is in vited to come and see this beautiful memorial to the fallen soldiers since Desert Storm,” church leaders said. Hoschton Baptist is locat ed at 380 Sam Freeman Rd.. Hoschton. Women’s Day celebration planned at Paradise AME Church Brockton Road Church offering appointments at its Clothes Closet Brockton Road Baptist Church is downsizing its Clothes Closet. “Call 706-201-4955 for an appointment and pick from our large inventory,” church leaders state. The church is located at 2675 Brockton Road, Jef ferson. Hoschton Baptist to host tribute wall White Plains plans fourth Sunday singing White Plains Baptist Gary Day will perform. Church plans a fourth Sun- The church is located at day night singing on Sun- 3650 Hwy. 124 West. Jef- day, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. ferson. Library Friends to hold board meeting Nov. 4 The Braselton-West Jack- son Friends of the Library annual board meeting will be held on Thursday, No vember 4, at 5 p.m. in the community room of the Braselton-West Jackson Li brary. If you have questions, con tact Judy Sanford Brooks, member at large/member ship, at 404-405-7113. Maranatha Baptist plans yard sale Maranatha Baptist Church, 65 Ebenezer Church Road, Jefferson, will be having a yard sale Saturday, September 25, from 8 a.m to 3 p.m.. rain or shine. CHURCH RACE SRCNSCRS Worship regularly at the church of your choice! Bonco Realty “Let Bonco Realty work for you ” Phone & FAX (706) 367-HOME 1-800-442-6626 Car Problems? 706-367-1400 We’re there when you need us! Lube Oil & Filter Specials TRINITY TIRE and AUTO 1810 Washington Street, Jefferson, GA AUTO SERVICE CENTER’” 803 Lee Street • Jefferson, GA 30549 Phone: 706-367-4182 • Fax: 706-367-2023 I RAPID- 5 6 | ROOTER. i i .n-." 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