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Staff Directory Dr. Rachel Linn, Library Manager Jennifer Holt, Assistant Library Manager Library Assistants: Ida Hairston, Renata Cunningham, Debbie Eidson, Sydney Augustus, Vonnie Deming

LIBRARY SERVICES

869 Dallas Hwy. Villa Rica, GA 30180 770-459-7012

HOURS OF OPERATION Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Sunday closed.

GETTING A LIBRARY CARD A library card is free with a photo ID if: • you live in Georgia • you attend a school in Georgia • you work in Georgia • you own property in Georgia

APPS TO DOWNLOAD:

LIBBY – Access over 15,000 free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and e-magazines, for all ages.

MANGO LANGUAGES – This is a language learning app with over 70 languages to choose from and lessons that emphasize conversations. Free access through the library. BEANSTACK – Join in our Beanstack challenges for all ages, including adults! Even when it’s not during the Summer Reading Program, we have challenges in which you can participate. wgrls.org/beanstack.org/reader365

You can use your library card at any of the 300 Pines libraries in the state of Georgia! You get everything the library offers including books, DVDs, park passes, public computers, and so much more. Lost card? No worries. One can be replaced for free.

Get discounts and FREE passes for the following places:

The Bremen Museum Michael C. Carlos Museum Chattahoochee Nature Center Center for Puppetry Arts

Pine Mountain Gold Museum Zoo Atlanta State Parks Georgia Aquarium

Contact the library for more information.

MONTHLY PROGRAMS

Our calendar of events can be found at the circulation desk, or you can go online at www.wgrls.org/events. Feel free to contact the library to be sure these events will still be occurring, as things can change at a moment’s notice.

FAMILY:

CHILDREN:

TEENS: Ages 12 – 17 Registration is needed for these events.

Little Listeners Story Time Tuesdays at 11:00 AM For Ages 0 – 5 A time together of reading stories, singing, playing and crafts.

Chess Club: Mondays at 4:30 PM

JANUARY January 2nd- 22nd- Take and Make Journal Craft w/ Stickers January 8th @ 4:30 PM Mario Party January 17th @ 4:30 PM Lego Build Night January 24th @ 4:30 PM Mini Figure Painting FEBRUARY February 1st-14th- Valentine’s

February 21st @ 4:00 PM 3D Printing/Virtual Reality/ BOBA Tea Making MARCH March 15th @ 1:00 PM STEAM and Mini Figure Painting APRIL April 1st-19th- Vegetable Plant Giveaway April 1st @ 4:30 PM Nintendo Switch Tournament April 3rd @ 4:00 PM Photography Class

Learn how to play chess with an instructor. Materials are provided but, feel free to bring your own chess game. Spanish Storytime: 4th Thursday of each month 11:00 AM Tune in to Ms. Ida on Facebook or attend in-person as she reads children’s stories in Spanish.

LEVEL UP AFTER SCHOOL: Tuesdays at 3:30 AM For Ages 6 – 12 This is a drop-in program for kids interested in science ,technology, engineering, arts, and music.

Day Make and Take Craft February 7th @ 4:30 PM Mini Figure Painting

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 3rd-30th - Quilt Show and Display January 19th & 20th - Friends of the Library Book Sale February 1st-29th - Carver High Exhibit February 20th-23rd - Winter Break Activities @ the Library for All Ages

March 1st & 4th - Villa Rica Art Show April 1st-5th - Spring Break Activities @ the Library for All Ages May 31st - Summer Reading Program Kickoff

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