A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.
French Braid by Anne Tyler
The Garretts take their first and last family vacation in the summer of 1959. They hardly ever leave home, but in some ways they have never been farther apart. Mercy has trouble resisting the siren call of her aspirations to be a painter, which means less time keeping house for her husband, Robin. Their teenage daughters, steady Alice and boy-crazy Lily, could not have less in common. Their youngest, David, is already intent on escaping his family's orbit, for reasons none of them understand. Yet, as these lives advance across decades, the Garretts' influences on one another ripple ineffably but unmistakably through each generation.
October is full of weekly fun at the Jasper County Library!
Every Tuesday, you can bring your little ones for Messy Baby Art at 10:00 a.m. followed by Terrific Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m..
On Wednesdays, the library hosts a Lego & Origami Drop in Design.
You can also join in on Thursday for Music & Movement at 10:30 a.m., Chess Club at 4:00 p.m., and a Crochet Circle at 5:30 p.m..
Looking for something fun to do with the family? The Jasper County Library has you covered with two family movie events in October.
On Saturday, October 4th at 10:30 a.m., you can watch How to Train a Dragon 3: The Hidden World.
You can also come out on Sunday, October 12th at 3:00 p.m. to see the original How to Train a Dragon!
AZRLS Libraries will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025. We will resume regular operating hours the following day, Tuesday, October 14th.
However, you can place holds on items for future pick-up through PINES and our digital collection is always available for your convenience, via Libby and hoopla!
Get creative this October at the Jasper County Library's Crafting Made Simple event on Monday, October 20th at 1:00 p.m.! It's a great opportunity to explore your artistic side and learn some new crafting skills.
What a great turnout for Terrific Tuesday Storytime! In this photo, families are gathered together to read and learn. The library offers this Storytime every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., along with a Messy Baby Art session at 10:00 a.m., as part of its weekly programming.
The Jasper County Library recently installed a Sunbolt Velocity Solar Workstation.
Thanks to a Digital Connectivity Grant from Georgia Public Library Service, Jasper County Library patrons can now plug in and power up outside at our brand-new Sunbolt Velocity Solar Workstation!
This ADA-accessible beauty boasts Wi-Fi, LED lighting, and USB charging outlets—perfect for outdoor studying, Zoom calls, or just soaking up the sunshine while staying connected. Huge shoutout to Steven Daniel, IT Manager, and Clay Smith, Facilities Manager, for installing this solar-powered superstar!
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
Need help accessing benefits?
Georgia Gateway Kiosks are now available at ALL Azalea Libraries! Users can access the Georgia Gateway portal to renew, change, and review their benefits including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS), Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids®, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Women, Infants & Children (WIC). Support for this program is provided through Food and Nutrition Service grant funds administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS).
The kiosks are self-service and will be most useful to clients who are renewing their benefits, checking their status, or filing routine changes. Library staff are not trained to answer questions about benefits eligibility or handle sensitive data. DHS clients requiring guidance should be directed to their nearest DHS office via the informational palm card located on the kiosk, at dfcs.ga.gov/locations, or by calling DHS customer service at (877) 423-4746.
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