What can you create with a little chalk and a big idea? As Emma uses her imagination to draw a beautiful flower garden with sidewalk chalk, a tiny ecosystem develops outside her door, with real-life flowers that bud and bloom!
Nicole "Nic" Monroe, 24, is stuck. Seven years after her sister Kasey vanished, Nic's life in Mishawaka, Indiana, is a dead-end, compounded by a recent DWI. Kasey's disappearance, mirroring another young woman named Jules Connor two weeks prior, remains a cold case, leaving Nic desperate to move on.
Then, Jules's sister, Jenna Connor, enters Nic's life, offering a glimmer of hope. Together, these two determined sisters embark on a gripping quest to find their missing loved ones. Their search will force them to confront dark truths and risk everything they've ever known, proving they'll stop at nothing to uncover what happened to their sisters.
Fleeing a crumbling life and scandal, famous actress Nicole Raven seeks refuge with her estranged best friend, Milly Beckett, at an idyllic English lakeside resort. Years ago, Nicole ghosted Milly, who's now navigating a painful divorce and single motherhood. Despite past hurt, Milly offers sanctuary.
Against the stunning Lake District backdrop, their strained reunion slowly evolves into profound revelations. Nicole glimpses a different life, and Milly finds hope beyond her divorce, even new romance. However, Nicole's hidden secret threatens both her future happiness and their fragile, rekindled bond. This poignant story explores friendship's beauty, forgiveness's power, and life's surprising turns.
Unlock learning at home! Our new Little Learner Kits are ready for checkout. These kits include themed educational materials, an interactive toy, and literacy guides, to support your little one in reaching key developmental milestones.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Georgia Public Library Service.
Heads up, Greene County Library patrons! We'll be closed on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, for staff development. We'll reopen with normal business hours on Thursday, August 7. Thanks for your understanding!
Join The Reynolds Ladies Club ladies on Thursdays at 10:30am for Early Childhood Story time! Children 5 and under will love singing their favorite songs and enjoy a fun short story! No sign up needed. Call 706-453-7276 for more information.
Learn about outer space, use our telescopes and more! Every first Thursday at 6pm at Astronomy Club, all are welcome!
Tween/Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Thursday, August 14th from 5-6pm and
Thursday, August 28th from 5-6pm
Calling all teens, join us for Dungeons and Dragons! Come hang out at the library with others into Dungeons and Dragons! If you've never played, it's okay, all levels are welcome!
Get Your Library Card This September!
Ready to unlock a world of possibilities? A library card offers more than just books. Join engaging programs like book clubs, movie nights, crafting classes, and lectures. Access technology, Wi-Fi, and career resources to support your goals, no matter your age or what you're trying to achieve. It's one card with endless possibilities. Sign up for your library card this September and discover all the amazing things your library has to offer! Visit your local Library to get a card or apply online at gapines.org/eg/opac/register.
Please share this exciting information with your family, friends, neighbors, and anyone else who would benefit from a library card!
The Azalea Regional Library System is proud to announce Tara Coile as the new Library Manager of the Greene County Library in Greensboro, Georgia. Since joining the library in 2019 as a Library Assistant, she has consistently demonstrated energy, creativity, and a deep commitment to public service, all qualities that have made her a standout leader within the library system.
Tara holds a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and Archaeology from the University of Georgia and brings a strong background in educational programming and community engagement to her work. Her experience developing programs at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis laid a foundation for creating meaningful, educational experiences that connect people to learning in new and inspiring ways. In her new position, she looks forward to expanding the library’s outreach and strengthening its role as a vital community resource. Her commitment to accessibility is also reflected in her designation as the Azalea Regional Library System’s Ambassador for the Georgia Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (GLS). This important role allows Tara to advocate and provide for patrons who need assistive technology and accessible reading materials due to blindness or whose physical abilities require the use of books and magazines in audio format or in braille.
She is also embedded in her community and serves as an active member of the Greene County Historical Society. Through her collaborations with Mrs. Mamie Lee Hillman, Director and Founder of the Greene County African-American Museum in Greensboro, their work has led to impactful library programming, including a recent screening of GPB’s The Great Migration and a community-led cleanup of a historic, slavery era African-American cemetery. These efforts have not only preserved local heritage but have also reconnected families with their ancestral roots.
Thanks to Tara’s determination, the Greene County Library was also recently awarded a Georgia Public Library Service LSTA Community Subgrant to fund a story stroll along the newly established Firefly Trail in Union Point, Georgia. This innovative project, Catching Tales on the Firefly Trail, will bring books and literacy-based activities into the heart of rural Greene County, expanding the library’s outreach and furthering its mission to promote lifelong learning whilst encouraging physical activity and community engagement.
Outside of work, Tara enjoys spending time with her daughter and their lively household of animals, including a horse, a donkey, five cats, and two dogs, all of whom enjoy a good Storytime as much as she does.
Lego Builds
Slime Time!
Look at these happy faces during our "Slime Time" event! ✨ Our tables were buzzing with creativity as kids (and maybe a few grown-ups!) dove into the wonderful world of slime-making. With endless mix-ins and gooey possibilities, everyone crafted their own unique masterpiece. It was a fantastic family activity, proving that sometimes, the best fun is the messiest fun!
Radon Kit Project: University of Georgia Extension partnership
This initiative raises awareness for radon safety across the state. The program promotes public health by providing electronic radon monitors for checkout at all Georgia public libraries.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking and is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. It occurs naturally when uranium breaks down to form radon. Uranium is often found in high concentrations in granite rocky soils, as are common in northern Georgia counties. As radon is released into the soil, it can enter buildings through the foundation and well water, eventually building to dangerous levels.
By checking out a monitor with their library card, patrons can easily evaluate the radon levels in their living spaces, and determine if they are in danger. Radon can affect any home, regardless of construction or age. If found, radon can be fixed by installing a radon mitigation system.
Each radon kit comes with directions for use. Radon testing within a home takes two weeks. The kit has a circulation period of fourteen (14) days with two (2) renewals.
Did you know that with your Georgia public library card, you can check out a pass for free admission to the Mimms Museum of Technology and Art? From the race to space to supercomputing to the power you hold in your hands, explore the past while imagining the future of technology!
The Library Pass is good for four (4) admissions to the museum. The Pass is for general admission only and is not valid for special events or exhibits. The pass has a circulation period of seven (7) days. The pass may be renewed once. Holds are not allowed. For more info visit www.mimmsmuseum.org.
Connect with PLAY! Check out books without late fees, request items for free delivery to your local library, and use online reading and learning programs like eRead Kids, LearningExpress Library, and Mango Languages. Check it out at georgialibraries.org/play
Da el siguiente paso en tu camino hacia el aprendizaje con PLAY! Los niños que están aprendiendo a leer, los jóvenes que están haciendo investigaciones y los adolescentes que se están preparando para la universidad tienen acceso inmediato a materiales y recursos de bibliotecas públicas sin multas utilizando su credencial de estudiante de la escuela pública. Aprendé mas en georgialibraries.org/play
