May Newsletter

This May, Your Library Has Something for Everyone!
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👍Staff Picks
The Spectacular Science of Art answers kids' tricky science questions about art, like color theory, math in paintings, and forgery detection. Packed with vibrant illustrations, it helps young, science-loving minds explore the scientific principles behind art.
Delivering books to the reclusive Lucille Wynter, Nora discovers her dead in a mansion overflowing with books. A cryptic note suggests her death wasn't accidental, hinting at secrets hidden within the vast library. This discovery pulls Nora and her friends into a hunt for a killer lurking within the lost library of Wynter House before another life is claimed.
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Bring your little ones to the Library for Toddler Story Time! Join us every Friday at 10 AM for fun stories, songs, and early literacy activities.
Get lucky with literature! Join us for Bingo for Books every Thursday at 4 PM in May. It's a fun way to win some great reads!
Ready for a summer of reading fun? Sign up for our "Color Our World" Summer Reading Program during Sign Up Week, May 27 - 31, 2025, at the Sparta-Hancock County Library!
Please note that all Azalea Libraries will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.
📷 In The Library
Tucked away inside the Sparta Hancock County Library is a delightful little world where birds reign and whimsy lives—Whistlewood Village! 

This enchanting collection of handcrafted birdhouses was lovingly created by Alan Johnston and artfully designed by the talented duo Deirdre and Annabell Sapp. Each tiny home tells its own story, inviting smiles and sparking imaginations of all ages.
Come take a stroll through this magical miniature village and see the charm for yourself. On display now at the Sparta Hancock County Library—a cozy getaway for feathered friends and fanciful hearts alike. 💛
Sparta-Hancock County Library joined the City of Sparta and community partners at the Spring Festival! We enjoyed sharing the fun ways to stay healthy—mind and body. Let’s celebrate community, learning, and living well together. 
💡Resource Spotlight💡

Need help accessing benefits?
Georgia Gateway Kiosks are now available at ALL Azalea Libraries! These easy-to-use kiosks let you apply for, renew, and manage your benefits for programs like SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, PeachCare for Kids®, TANF, and CAPS. Visit your local branch to get connected to the support you need—right in your community.

Learn more: georgialibraries.org/kiosks

PINES is pleased to offer dedicated mobile apps for both Android and iOS devices so that cardholders may search the catalog and manage their accounts from their phone or tablet!

Use the app to:

  • Search the catalog
  • Place hold requests
  • See your due dates and renew items
  • Check on fines
  • Get any PINES library’s address and contact information

Special features include:

  • Digital card which can be scanned in place of your library card
  • Multiple account management – switch between your account and your children’s accounts easily
  • Light and dark modes
Downloads:

 

The PINES student PLAY card gives all Hancock County students a special library card using their student number with no late fees. These PLAY cards are funded by a generous grant from Georgia Public Library Service. Find more info at www.azalealibraries.org/play-card.
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