In the big city, everything feels new. School is new. The people are new. And the glares and stares you get for being different are new. But new can also mean new beginnings
Glory Broussard's quiet life is turned upside down when a murder is tied to her ex-husband's mistress, drawing her into the secrets and scandals of Louisiana's dark underbelly, in the second novel of the series following Glory Be.
In Purity, Maine, former spy Maggie Bird and her Martini Club of ex-CIA operatives are drawn into the search for a missing teen with ties to their past, as they confront an innocent friend's wrongful suspicion, a buried corpse, and dark secrets that threaten to unravel everything they've worked to protect.
Fun for all ages, all week long at the Eatonton-Putnam County Library this July! Check out our weekly schedule for Adult Coloring, Baby Storytime, Lego Day, Toddler Storytime, Dungeons & Dragons, and Take & Makes.
AZRLS Libraries will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 4, 2025.
DIY Coloring Books & Travel Journals
Monday, July 7, 2025, Drop-in from 1:00 – 3:00pm
Create your own coloring book using supplies provided. These DIY coloring books make great activities for on-the-go fun or gifts for the family. Drop in from 1 to 3pm, no sign up needed. Suitable for ages 6-12.
Teen DIY: Friendship Bracelets
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 2:00 – 2:30pm
Drop in at the library to create a friendship bracelet or pin for your best friend or make a cool charm for your bag. Suitable for teens (13-17)
Messy Art Day
Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00pm
Join us for a Messy Art Day! Enjoy outdoor games, painting stations and art contests. Attendees receive free books and light refreshments. Suitable for all ages, parent/guardian supervision required.
Get ready for an amazing July at the Eatonton-Putnam County Library with our "Color Our World" Summer Reading Program! Enjoy an innovative mobile museum experience with "Out of the Box Mobile Education" and be captivated by magic from both Magician Keith Karnok and Magician Barry Mitchell. Mark your calendars for these unforgettable family events!
Don't miss our Summer Learn & Play Day Celebration at the Eatonton-Putnam County Library! Join us on Wednesday, July 23, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM as we wrap up Summer Reading, announce prize drawing winners, and hand out completion certificates and free books. Food and refreshments will be provided!
We extend our sincere gratitude to the sponsors of the 2025 Summer Reading Program. Your generous contributions are essential in enabling us to offer valuable educational programs and presentations to families in Putnam County. The success of our summer reading program is directly attributable to the support of our dedicated sponsors
Read books = free Atlanta Hawks ticket! Keep your kids reading with the Atlanta Hawks Check It Out Reading Challenge and public libraries this summer. Students K-12 who read five books earn 1 FREE youth ticket to a select Hawks game during the 2025-2026 season. Books read for your library’s Summer Reading Challenge can count toward this challenge! Learn more at georgialibraries.org/hawks
Explore the outdoors with Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites! Check out a ParkPass from your local library for free parking at Georgia State Parks, as well as the Historic Site Family Pass that gives two FREE admissions into any of Georgia’s historic sites. And while you’re at the library, check out a Discovery Backpack so you can bring binoculars and wildlife guides on your adventure. Find out more at: georgialibraries.org/passes
The PINES student PLAY card gives all Putnam County students a special library card using their Infinite Campus number with no late fees. These PLAY cards are funded by a generous grant from Georgia Public Library Service. Find out more here!
