CAN'T SLEEP WITHOUT SHEEP by Susanna Leonard Hill

Do you have to count sheep to get to sleep?  What would happen if the sheep went on strike?  That's what happens in this comical bedtime story.  The sheep are tired, too, so they look for a replacement to help Ava get to sleep.  Horses are too beautiful, chickens can't get off the ground, pigs are too lazy.  There are problems with every animal that tries.  When Ava tells the sheep how much they're needed, they get back to work, and she finally gets back to sleep.  A little appreciation can be a lot of motivation!  Can't Sleep Without Sheep can by found in the Easy section under E HIL.

THE EYES OF THE UNICORN by Teresa Bateman

           The minstrel's song of the wondrous deeds of the unicorn ignite greed into the hearts of the duke and his men who want to kill the unicorn for its magic horn and valuable hide. It's up to a young serving girl to save the unicorn. She is the only one who understands that to kill the unicorn would bring disaster to the kingdom. Can she change the heart of the duke's young son before it is too late? Beautiful illustrations add to this charming story. For ages 8 years and up and can be found in the library in the juvenile section under J BAT. 

WAG! by Patrick McDonnell

What makes Earl's tail wag?  We know when it wags.  It wags for his food, his friends, his ball, his owner, belly rubs, et cetera .  But what makes it wag?  What do all these things have in common?  Mooch thinks he knows, but he can't quite express it.  Patrick McDonnell, creator of the comic strip Mutts, uses the same comical duo to show that LOVE is the answer and the secret to life's joy.  wag! can be found in the Easy section of the library under E MCD.

Program Information for the Week of September 3

Story Time Days, Times & Themes

Themes
Cherokee County - Help is On the Way!
Gilmer County - Patrolling Policeman
Pickens County - Teddy Bear

Days and Times

Tuesday
RT Jones - Family Story times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm
Rose Creek - Family Story time - 10:30 am
Wednesday
RT Jones - Lapsit Story time* - 10:30 am
Woodstock - Lapsit Story times* - 10:30 am & 11:30 am
Gilmer - Family Story time - 10:00 am
Pickens - Lapsit Story time - 10:30 am
Pickens - Family Story time - 3:00 pm
Thursday
Ball Ground - Family Story time - 10:30 am
Hickory Flat - Family Story times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm
Woodstock - Family Story times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm

Saturday
RT Jones -  Family Story time - 10:30 am 
Gilmer - Family Story time - 10:30 am Viva la Mexico!

All story times begin promptly at scheduled time; please arrive early to avoid any disruption. 

*Woodstock and RT Jones Lapsit story times will be limited to the first 15 children (plus their caregiver) to arrive and the doors to the program will be closed when the program begins. Lapsit story times are designed for children, ages 1 to 3 only with participating adults. These programs feature books, songs and activities that encourage early literacy.

Family story times are designed for families with children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. These programs feature stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity. Saturday story times for RT Jones are a repeat of that week's story times. 

September is National Library Card Sign Up Month!

To get a library card just bring in something verifying your current address and a picture ID. 

Pickens County Public Library children are invited to show their library card and enter to win a basket of books for their home library. 

Children in Cherokee County will receive a coupon for a treat from an area restaurant upon showing their card (while supplies last).


If your child doesn't have their own library card, sign them up for one to be eligible to win the prizes. One entry per child!

Colibrí by Ann Cameron

When “Rosa” was 4 years old, she was kidnapped off a bus in Guatemala City by a man who makes her call him “Uncle.”  Uncle is a con artist and a beggar who, after consulting a fortune teller, is convinced that Rosa is destined to lead him to riches.  When the book opens, Rosa is 12 years old, and her life is getting dangerous as Uncle becomes more and more determined to find wealth.  Rosa turns to a sympathetic fortune teller to help her find her parents.  Colibrí is a story of growing up and finding happiness in an insecure world, but more notably, it is a captivating glimpse into Mayan indigenous culture.  This book will be enjoyed mainly by children ages 9-13 and can be found in the Juvenile section of the library under J CAM.

Week of July 15

Summer 

Story Time Days, Times & Themes  & 
Special Programs

Days and Times
Monday, July 15
Ball Ground - Family Story Time - 10:30 am
Tuesday, July 16
RT Jones - Family Story Time - 10:30 am
Rose Creek - Family Story Time - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, July 17
Gilmer County Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:00 am
Pickens County Public Library - Lapsit Story Time - 10:30 am
Pickens County Public Library - Family Story Time - 3:00 pm
Thursday. July 18
Hickory Flat - Family Story Time - 10:30 am 
Woodstock - Family Story Time - 3:00 pm

Themes
Cherokee County - Dig Into the Past
Gilmer County - Tunneling Moles
Pickens County - Living Underground

*All story times begin promptly at scheduled time; please arrive early to avoid any disruption. These programs feature books, songs and activities that encourage early literacy. Family story times are designed for families with children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. These programs often feature stories, music, rhymes and a free craft activity.

Special Programs

Monday, July 15

Face Flower Pots

3:00 pm Gilmer County Public Library
Join us as the Master Gardeners show us how to made face flower pots. This is a free program and all materials will be provided. Registration is required. This program is for ages 6 years old and up; 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday, July 16

Glow in the Dark Insect Hangers

10:00 am Gilmer County Public Library
Join us as we make glow in the dark insect hangers; this is a free program and all materials will be provided. Space is limited; registration is required. For ages 8 and up; 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
 

Catapult Competition

10:30 am Pickens County Public Library

Youth ages 8 and up are invited to show off their skills in constructing catapults using common materials. Once catapults are built, participants are welcome to compete to see which catapult can launch a small object the farthest. Prizes will be awarded in various categories. All materials will be provided.
 

Ribbon Bracelet Craft

2:00 pm Gilmer County Public Library
Join us as we make beautiful ribbon bracelets; this is a free program and all materials will be provided. Space is limited; registration is required. For ages 10 and up.

Wednesday, July 17

Puppets, Puppets Everywhere!

10:30 am R. T. Jones Memorial Library
Atlanta's Center for Puppetry Arts is bringing in some of their special puppet friends. We'll learn how puppets are made, how they work, and how they make us happy!All ages are invited; space is limited so come early to made sure you get a spot.

Project Wet

3:00 pm Woodstock Public Library
Discover how important our water system is through a variety of interactive activities and crafts thanks to the City of Woodstock's Environmental Manager! This program is most suitable for children ages 6 and older, but all ages are invited to attend. 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursday, July 18

Butterfly Metamorphosis

3:00 pm Pickens County Public Library

In this presentation by the Pickens County Master Gardeners, youth of all ages are invited to learn about the metamorphosis of a butterfly by making puppets. Food will be used to teach about different insect parts as well. Space is limited; registration in required.
 

Kris Reece, Karate Moves

3:00 pm Gilmer County Public Library

Come watch as Kris Reece talks about the martial arts and demonstrates some great moves. All ages are invited to attend; 9 and under must be accompanied by and adult.

THE RED PYRAMID by Rick Riordan

If you enjoyed the Percy Jackson series, then you will find the Kane Chronicles series just as exciting. Book One, The Red Pyramid, details the first adventures of the brother-sister duo of Carter and Sadie Kane as they try to save their father and the world from the chaos-causing Egyptian god, Set. This story is full of excitement and non-stop action and includes a lot of Egyptian history and myths. It is also nice that the main characters come from a racially mixed family and are of opposite sex. The audio version of this story is great for family car trips. You can find this book in the juvenile section under J RIO and C J RIO.