A young boy tries to cheer up a melancholy dragon who cannot breathe fire. Includes instructions for how to make a sock dragon.
In 1908, young Eliza Rivers cherishes Mayfield, her family's South Carolina Lowcountry estate. A free spirit, she defies societal expectations, finding solace in nature and horses. However, the looming Great War, devastating storms, and family strife force Eliza to confront the patriarchal traditions threatening her world.
Eighty years later, in 1988, an 88-year-old Eliza remains the formidable matriarch, having fiercely protected Mayfield her entire life. Facing a greedy son, she refuses to relinquish control. Eliza must make pivotal decisions to secure the estate's future and prevent her beloved land and family from being torn apart.
In this long-awaited follow-up to his New York Times bestseller Endure, Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research, examining how exploration is a fundamental part of what makes us human and revealing how, even in our fully mapped modern world, the pursuit of the unknown remains an indispensable mindset in all walks of life.
From paddling the lost rivers of the northern Canadian wilderness to the ocean-spanning voyages of the Polynesians, The Explorer's Gene combines riveting stories of exploration with cutting-edge insights from behavioral psychology and neuroscience. The end result offers a singular approach to finding meaning in our past struggles, embracing the possibility of failure in our future, and crucially, recognizing when our present is good enough.
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.
Cultivate your love for gardening! The Rosemary & Thyme Garden Club meets at O'Kelly Memorial Library on Sunday, August 3rd at 2 PM. Come share tips, get inspired, and connect with fellow garden enthusiasts. Whether you have a green thumb or want to learn, all are welcome! We can't wait to see you!
Royal Storytime Alert!
Get ready for an enchanting morning! Join us on Saturday, August 9, 2025, for a magical Storytime experience where a real-life local Queen, Dr. Shanita Williams, Mrs. Georgia America Pageant, will read to your little ones!
Kids will have the chance to read along, snap royal photos, and even take home their very own crown! We're also giving a pizza party with the Queen to the school with the most participants!
Don't let your child miss out on this majestic event where they'll truly feel like royalty! Mark your calendars!
Come craft with us! on Tuesdays
August 12th & 26th at 4pm
Supplies will be provided!
School age - 5+
A huge THANK YOU to our generous 2025 Summer Reading Program Sponsors! We are incredibly grateful for the support from Daughters of the American Revolution Matthew Talbot Chapter, NSDAR Monroe, Georgia; Chick-fil-A Loganville, GA; and The Home Depot Loganville #172. Their contributions help make our summer programs a success at O'Kelly Memorial Library!
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!
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.
The PINES student PLAY card gives all Walton 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.
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