The year is 1969. Dick Nixon was just sworn in as the thirty-seventh President of the United States. Neil Armstrong just took one small step for man and one giant leap for mankind. And notable Palm Springs socialite Maxine Simmons just found out that her husband is leaving her for his twenty-two-year-old secretary. After a public meltdown at Thanksgiving, Maxine finds herself not only divorced but exiled to Scottsdale, Arizona. However, these desert boondocks will not be her end--only her Elba. The former beauty queen sets her eyes on a new crown: that of the Mrs. American Pie pageant, awarded to the nation's best wife and mother. Maxine only has one problem: to win the crown she'll need to find--or build--a family of her own."--provided by publisher. Available on
Readers are challenged not to laugh in a series of increasingly hilarious prompts and jokes that lead to a serious message about the pleasures of laughter
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays, May 1st · 8th · 15th · 22th · 29th at 11:00 am
Toddler Storytime is a fun-filled time where toddlers and caregivers engage in a Storytime that offers great early reading skills and tips that can be practiced at home to encourage little one’s love for books.
Caregivers and toddlers have fun bonding through songs and rhymes, fingerplays, instruments, and stories that focus on early literacy skills and language development.
Registration is not required. Ages 18-36 months recommended.
Dive into the magical world of stories with your little one at Baby Reads! On Mondays, May 6th and 13th from 10:00 to 11:00 am we will host a special Storytime designed just for infants aged 0-18 months. Enjoy interactive sessions featuring finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more. No registration required—just come and enjoy the fun!
Hooked on Books Book Club
Thursday, May 9th from 4:00 – 5:00pm
Monthly on the second Thursday
Join us for our monthly adult book club. The book for May is Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. Registration is not required. Adult program.
Saturday Storytime
Saturday, May 25, 2024
11:00am – 12:00pm
Come and join us at the library for an interactive Storytime program that will include stories, songs, and a craft. Registration is not required. Ages 0-6.
Get connect by checking out a hotspot from any Azalea Library.
Patrons must have a valid PINES library card in good standing in order to check out TLP items.
Please make sure you submit your request to reserve a hotspot at least two (2) weeks in advance of the date needed in order to give us time to process and activate the device service.
Chromebooks and hotspots are on a first-come basis and quantities are limited.
Georgia Gateway Benefits Kiosks are now available at all Azalea Libraries!
Use the kiosks to login or create an account to access Georgia Gateway for
Did you know we installed a storywalk at Hard Labor Creek State Park. This partnership wouldn’t be possible without Ferst Readers of Morgan County GA and Friends of Hard Labor Creek State Park. We hope you enjoy the story “Because of An Acorn” by Adam and Lola Schaefer.
Morgan County High School Sophomores lending a helping hand! These awesome volunteers spruced up the library during Sophomore Serve. Great job!
Morgan County High School Sophomores during Sophomore Serve
The PINES student PLAY card gives all Morgan County students a special library card using their student ID with no late fees. These PLAY cards are funded by a generous grant from Georgia Public Library Service. Find out more here!
Download the pdf here!
