HENRY & AMY (right-way-round & upside down)

Henry and Amy: (right-way-round & upside down)
by Stephen Michael King
Henry can never seem to do anything right. Then he meets Amy, who is perfect in every way. Henry wishes he could be a little more like Amy, but Amy wishes she could be a little more like Henry. In a story of true friendship and compromise, Amy teaches Henry "right-way-round," while Henry shows Amy what's it's like to be "upside down". Henry and Amy can be found in the Easy section under E KIN.

Week of April 26

Story Time Days, Times and Themes
and Special Library Programs

Days and Times:
Tuesday, April 29
RT Jones Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm
Rose Creek Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am
Wednesday, April 30
Gilmer County Public Library  - Family Story Time - 10:00 am
Pickens County Library - Lapsit Story Time - 10:30 am & Family Story Time - 3:00 pm
RT Jones - Lapsit Story Time* - 10:30 am
Woodstock Public Library - Lapsit Story Times* - 10:30 am & 11:30 am
Thursday, May 1
Ball Ground Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am
Hickory Flat Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am
Woodstock Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm
Saturday, May 3
Gilmer County Public Library  - Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Themes
Cherokee County - Our TV Friends
Gilmer County - Corny Crows & Super Saturday - The Tiny Seed
Pickens County - Out of this World

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, rhymes, 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. 

Special Library Programs:

Reading Dogs
Ball Ground Public Public Library               May ?

Hickory Flat Public Library                            May 6, 13, 20, 27

Pickens County Public Library                     May ?

Rose Creek Public Library                            May 

RT Jones Library                                             May 5, 19

Woodstock Public Library                             May 7, 14, 21

These 10-15 minute programs encourage children 6 years of age and older to read by providing a non-judgmental, furry listener who won't laugh if you make mistakes or stumble over a word. Parents can register their child two weeks ahead for one session by calling the corresponding library. Children are asked to select their own reading material before their scheduled session. Call your local Cherokee and Pickens County Public Libraries to reserve your spot for one of our Reading Dog programs.

MANDY by Julie (Andrews) Edwards

Mandy is a generally happy 10 year old girl, who has grown up in an orphanage. All her life, she has dreamed of having something she could call her very own and finally finds it one day when she sneaks over the orphanage wall and discovers an abandoned cottage in the woods. Fixing up the cottage and its garden becomes an obsessive secret, but Mandy finds fate in misfortune. Mandy doesn't realize how badly she wants a real family until, one winter day, the Fitzgeralds discover her in the cottage deathly ill and bring her into their household to nurse her back to health. After being truly happy as part of a family, how will she survive life in the orphanage?

Mandy will be enjoyed by readers, ages 9-12, who enjoy books like The Secret Garden. It can be found in the Juvenile section under J EDW.

Week of April 21

Story Time Days, Times and Themes
and Special Library Programs

Days and Times:
Tuesday, April 22
RT Jones Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm
Rose Creek Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am
Wednesday, April 23
Gilmer County Public Library  - Family Story Time - 10:00 am
Pickens County Library - Lapsit Story Time - 10:30 am & Family Story Time - 3:00 pm
RT Jones - Lapsit Story Time* - 10:30 am
Woodstock Public Library - Lapsit Story Times* - 10:30 am & 11:30 am
Thursday, April 24
Ball Ground Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am
Hickory Flat Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am
Woodstock Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm
Saturday, April 26
RT Jones Public Library -  Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Themes
Cherokee County - D is for Divine Delights
Gilmer County - Here Come the Clowns
Pickens County - Hit the Road

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, rhymes, 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 are typically a repeat of that week's story times.

Special Library Programs:

Reading Dogs

Ball Ground Public Public Library                April 21

Hickory Flat Public Library                           April 22, 29

Pickens County Public Library                     April 24

Rose Creek Public Library                            April 23, 20

RT Jones Library                                          April 21

Woodstock Public Library                            April 23, 30

These 10-15 minute programs encourage children 6 years of age and older to read by providing a non-judgmental, furry listener who won't laugh if you make mistakes or stumble over a word. Parents can register their child two weeks ahead for one session by calling the corresponding library. Children are asked to select their own reading material before their scheduled session. Call your local Cherokee and Pickens County Public Libraries to reserve your spot for one of our Reading Dog programs.

THE ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS by Scott O'Dell

The Island of the Blue Dolphins is a sad but touching portrayal of a Native American girl left stranded on her home island for 18 years. She must make shelter, find food, and deal with many obstacles as she grows and waits for rescue. This Newberry Award winning novel was inspired by the true story of Juana Maria and is appropriate for grades 5+. Also recommended is the audio edition read by Tantoo Cardinal which truly brings this tale to life and does well as a family listen. Both the book and audio versions of this story can be found in the Juvenile section under J ODE, C J ODE, and BOT J ODE.

Week of April 14

Story Time Days, Times and Themes
and Special Library Programs

Days and Times:
Tuesday, April 15
RT Jones Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm
Rose Creek Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am
Wednesday, April 16
Gilmer County Public Library  - Family Story Time - 10:00 am
Pickens County Library - Lapsit Story Time - 10:30 am & Family Story Time - 3:00 pm
RT Jones - Lapsit Story Time* - 10:30 am
Woodstock Public Library - Lapsit Story Times* - 10:30 am & 11:30 am
Thursday, April 17
Ball Ground Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am
Hickory Flat Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am
Woodstock Public Library - Family Story Times - 10:30 am & 3:30 pm
Saturday, April 19
RT Jones Public Library -  Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Themes
Cherokee County - Hoppity Floppity
Gilmer County - Bouncing Bunnies
Pickens County - Hide & Seek

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, rhymes, 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 are typically a repeat of that week's story times.

Special Library Programs:

Humpty Dumpty's Dilemma - Puppet Show
Tuesday, April 15 @ 4 pm Gilmer County Public Library 
Come see what happens when Humpty Dumpty decides to take a rest on a wall - followed by a simple craft. All ages are invited; 9 and under with an adult.

Reading Dogs

Ball Ground Public Public Library               April 21

Hickory Flat Public Library                          April 15, 22, 29

Pickens County Public Library                     April 24

Rose Creek Public Library                            April 16, 23, 20

RT Jones Library                                          April 21

Woodstock Public Library                            April 16, 23, 30

These 10-15 minute programs encourage children 6 years of age and older to read by providing a non-judgmental, furry listener who won't laugh if you make mistakes or stumble over a word. Parents can register their child two weeks ahead for one session by calling the corresponding library. Children are asked to select their own reading material before their scheduled session. Call your local Cherokee and Pickens County Public Libraries to reserve your spot for one of our Reading Dog programs.

BLACKIE THE HORSE WHO STOOD STILL by Christopher Cerf and Paige Peterson

Blackie is not your typical horse! His favorite thing in the world is to just stand still! Blackie the Horse Who Stood Still is a charming biography in rhyme about a horse that some folks would call unnatural and maybe even worthless. Even though Blackie hates change and would prefer to just do nothing, he does manage to find a lifetime of jobs that are a perfect fit: rodeo champion, Yosemite park patrol horse, and favorite pasture "attraction." In the end, Blackie's message to his community, and readers, is that sometimes it takes putting on the brakes to appreciate the beauty around us and sometimes change simply for change's sake is not always progress. Author Christopher Cerf, long-time contributor/creator of Sesame Street, and illustrator Paige Peterson, have collaborated to offer a beautiful tribute to the real-life horse behind this story. You can find this book at E CER at your library but even though it is a picture book, the length and level of difficulty of this book make it a good transition from Easy to Juvenile.

April 7

Library Story Time & 
Special Program Information

( NO WEEKDAY STORY TIMES THIS WEEK IN 
CHEROKEE AND PICKENS COUNIES)

Days and Times:

Wednesday, April 9

Gilmer County Public Library  - Family Story Time - 10:00 am

Saturday, April 16

RT Jones Public Library - Family Story Time - 10:30 am

Themes

NO WEEKDAY STORY TIMES THIS WEEK IN CHEROKEE AND PICKENS COUNTIES

Gilmer County - Llama, Llama

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

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 are typically a repeat of that week's story times.

Special Library Programs:

Bunny Buddies

Wednesday, April 9 @ 4:00 pm RT Jones Library

Real live rabbit ambassadors from the House Rabbit Society are hopping into our library! After we learn about these fascinating little creatures, we'll be able to interact with them. This program is for families of all ages.

LEGO Club

Saturday, April 12 @ 2 pm Gilmer County Public Library 
The LEGO Club has a different theme each month. Children can work alone or in teams to make their special creation, which will be displayed in the library until next month's meeting. All ages are invited; 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult

Reading Dogs

Ball Ground Public Public Library               April 21

Hickory Flat Public Library                           April 8, 15, 22, 29

Pickens County Public Library                     April 24

Rose Creek Public Library                            April 9, 16, 23, 20

RT Jones Library                                            April 21

Woodstock Public Library                            April 16, 23, 30

These 10-15 minute programs encourage children 6 years of age and older to read by providing a non-judgmental, furry listener who won't laugh if you make mistakes or stumble over a word. Parents can register their child two weeks ahead for one session by calling the corresponding library. Children are asked to select their own reading material before their scheduled session. Call your local Cherokee and Pickens County Public Libraries to reserve your spot for one of our Reading Dog programs.

A HOME FOR DIXIE by Emma Jackson

A Home for Dixie is the true story of how one abandoned puppy found its forever home. Written by the teenager who adopted the adorable Dixie, and accompanied by heart-melting photos, the book outlines the responsible way to become a pet-owning family and highlights the ongoing problem of pet overpopulation. In the back of the book, readers can find more information on the volunteer organizations working hard to match up pets with people. Find this book in the Juvenile Nonfiction section at J 636.708 JAC.

           If fiction is more your thing, then you might want to check out the Animal Ark series and the Wild at Heart series. In Puppies in the Pantry, Book 3 of the Animal Ark series, a famous dog goes missing and Mandy and her friend James have to find it. Mandy’s parents are veterinarians at the Animal Ark clinic so naturally she grew up wanting to help any animal in need she comes across. Each book in the series features a different type of animal and all of the stories end happily, making them good stories for ages 8 and up. This series can be found in Juvenile Fiction at J BAG. The Wild at Heart series also takes place at an animal clinic, where a group of friends volunteer. In Homeless, Book 2 of the series, Sunita wants a cat desperately but has to battle her mom’s veto. And again a pet goes missing, but this time it’s Socrates the vet mascot. While looking for Socrates, Sunita discovers a large colony of feral cats and learns a lot about abandoned animals. The series is written by Laurie Halse Anderson, the author of award-wining books for both teens and young adults, and while these are not of that caliber, the series is very popular with animal-loving readers in the upper elementary grades and can be found in Juvenile Fiction at J AND. Most importantly, all of these selections stress the importance of taking care of our furry and feathered friends.