Life can be tricky, right? Gretchen Rubin gets it. In her book "Secrets of Adulthood," she shares short, punchy insights – like little nuggets of wisdom – to help us navigate it all. Think of those moments when you're stuck, facing a big change, or just scratching your head at someone's behavior. Rubin offers simple yet powerful truths that can click in your mind and offer a fresh perspective. From funny observations about life's little ironies to straightforward advice on happiness and getting things done, this book is packed with relatable ideas that you'll instantly recognize and find helpful, no matter what you're going through.
Otter loves floating and collecting pretty, heavy rocks all by themself. When a storm comes, Otter has so many rocks that they can't swim home -- and soon, they're lost at sea. But when a few rocks accidentally slip away, Otter feels -- lighter. And with the help of a new friend, Otter realizes that maybe they don't need to carry everything alone.
Gomer Pyle, the goofy local mechanic on "The Andy Griffith show" has left Mayberry to join the Marines. Stationed at Camp Henderson in California, his country bumpkin ways repeatedly get him into hot water with his hilariously short-fused superior, Sergeant Vince Carter, as he foils every attempt by Carter to keep him in line. But as much as Carter wants to dislike Pyle, they can't help but develop a special kinship.
This summer, we're offering a fun and engaging way for readers of all ages to dive into exciting books, participate in activities, and earn rewards while enjoying the magic of reading.
Program Details:
Who can participate? The program is open to children, teens, and adults. Everyone is welcome!
When does it start? Our Summer Reading Program kicks off on Saturday, May 31, 2025 and runs through Sunday, July 27, 2025.
How does it work? Simply stop by the Library to sign up, track your reading progress, and participate in special activities and events. The more you read, the more chances you have to win awesome prizes!
Activities & Events:
Join us for a variety of themed events, storytimes, reading challenges, and interactive workshops throughout the summer. We encourage you to challenge yourself, explore new genres, and discover books that spark your curiosity. Whether you prefer reading alone or with your family, our Summer Reading Program is the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories and foster a love of reading.
Register:
Stop by the library and drop by the circulation desk to sign up.
Record:
Pick up a reading log to record your books or easily log your books in the Beanstack app. Our family readers can log how many minutes they read on the sticker logs. Every sticker equals 15 minutes. Every 2 stickers, you earn 1 raffle ticket for a chance to win one of our end of summer reading prizes. Our independent readers can log the titles of their books. Every 2 books read, you earn 1 raffle ticket for a chance to win one of our end of summer reading prizes. NEW!!! This year every 2 books read, you receive a Brag Tag. Collect all 10-unique Brag Tag designs.
Prizes:
Remember to choose which prize you would like to win and put your raffle ticket in the corresponding entry container. We will have prizes for all age groups. The last day to turn in logs or log books on Beanstack and to select prizes is Sunday, July 27th. Prize winners will be drawn on Monday, July 28th. We encourage you to come to the library every week so we can check your reading log. Also, every summer program you attend you will receive 1 raffle ticket to put in one of the raffle prize containers.
Thank you for being part of our wonderful library community. We can’t wait to see you this summer!
Brag tags will be available each week, May 23 - July 28th
At the Kick-Off Party, each child (Ages 4-18) will be given a ball chain necklace with their first Brag Tag. Every 2 books read, each child will receive a new Brag Tag. Collect all 10 of them! All Brag Tags are available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.
Brag Tags can be picked up at the circulation desk.
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
Bring your little ones to Morgan County Library for "Baby Reads" every Monday at 10:00 AM! It's a wonderful way to introduce your baby to the joy of reading and connect with other families. We can't wait to see you there!
Join us for our Chair Yoga Class every Tuesday at 10 AM in the Miriam Baker Meeting Room at Morgan County Library! This gentle practice is perfect for all levels, offering a relaxing and accessible way to improve flexibility and well-being. We hope to see you there!
Please note that all Azalea Libraries will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth.
Who: Any child who hasn’t started kindergarten is encouraged to participate. You can start at any time, just be sure to finish before your child enters kindergarten.
Why 1,000 books before kindergarten?
Sharing books and stories is important for a child’s brain development.
Children who are read to at an early age have larger vocabularies when they enter school.
The most important predictor of school success is being read to at home during early childhood.
Reading aloud to infants and children encourages social, emotional, and cognitive development.
A toddler’s brain creates up to two million new connections every second.
A child’s brain develops most rapidly before the age of three.
The ability to learn language skills is greatest before the age of six.
Can I count the same book more than once? Yes! You may count the same title as many times as your child wants to read it, but we also encourage you to read a wide array of books to increase your child’s exposure to different vocabulary and concepts.
When is the deadline to finish reading 1,000 books? Your child must have read their 1,000 books before they begin kindergarten. You have plenty of time to finish!
