BLADE Newsletter - Nancy Guinn Memorial Library

Vol. 1 Number 2
Spring 2016
SPRING LOCAL
AUTHOR EXPO A
BIG SUCCESS!
The Conyers-Rockdale Library System
is pleased to welcome Teresa Totten:
Our new Assistant Director
Ms. Totten comes to us from the Dekalb
County Library System. She began her
successful career in support of libraries
surprisingly early – working as a page in her
school library in the 7th grade.
After obtaining her MLS, Ms. Totten worked
for several library systems including the
Robert W. Woodruff Library, Gwinnett
County Public Libraries, and Dekalb County
Public Libraries before bringing her
considerable experience and expertise to the Nancy Guinn Memorial
Library at the beginning of this year.
When not at work, Ms. Totten loves to listen to music, especially old
school R&B. She also likes to dance and enjoys being an active member
of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. She is partial to reading
works which share a message of strength and some of her favorite books
are Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan, The Bluest Eye and Song of
Solomon by Toni Morrison, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya
Angelou and The Color Purple by Alice Walker. Ms. Totten also offers a
shout out to the book: Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson
confessing that “this little book completely changed the way I approach
my life and my career!”
Ms. Totten is very happy to be working for the Conyers-Rockdale Library
system and states that a favorite thing about her new job is that “It's a
smaller system which I think allows for greater opportunities to connect
with the community.” Ms. Totten points out that the library serves a
diverse population and has, she believes, the potential to become the social
hub of the community.
Last month, due to popular demand, the
library brought back their Local Author
Expo Program. The event provided local
authors with an opportunity to showcase
their books and network whilst offering
patrons the chance to purchase
autographed books and enjoy the
company of some wonderful writers.
The March 5th event, which featured
authors representing many different
literary genres, saw an excellent turnout
of over a hundred patrons and visitors!
If you missed this Expo, there is no need
to despair! Not only did its success
ensure that it will be back in the fall, but
also impelled the creation of a related
but separate event ~ a Local Children’s
Author Expo!
The fall date has not yet been finalized
for the next Local Author Expo but the
first Local Children’s Author Expo will
be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
For more details, see the Event
Spotlights article on page two of this
newsletter.
June 2nd: Ken Scott presents:
“Get Set! Get Ready! Read! Magic Show”
Ken & his puppet friend, “Croco,”
will kick off Summer Reading with a performance
filled with incredible magic & hilarious comedy!
June 9th: Lee Bryan ‘That Puppet Guy’ presents:
“Aesop’s Fantastic Fables”
It’s another day at the races with Lee and his cast of
homemade puppets as they weave through timeless tales and hilarious fun!
June 16th: Chris Rumble, musician/artist, presents: “Reading Pep Rally”
Sing and dance to Chris’s high energy, upbeat songs. His inspirational
stories will motivate children to become literary champions!
June 23rd: Jeffrey Knight presents: “Ready, Set, Read! - Sports and Fitness Magic Show”
Sports-themed show highlights great athletes in literature, emphasize healthy living, and will encourage a love of reading!
July 7th: Gutsy the Flying Fox presents: “Crazy Like a Fox for Reading”
Gutsy, with his sense of adventure, will show how reading is key to achieving dreams,
learning about new places, and having fun!
July 14th: Lew-E the Clown presents: Lew-E’s Read-O-lympics Show”
Lew-E the Clown presents a high energy show that will feature comedy, magic,
juggling and, of course, some superstar storytelling!
Event Spotlights
@ the Nancy Guinn Memorial Library
Inaugural Children’s
Author Expo
On Saturday, August 20th the library will
hold its first ever Local Children’s Author
Expo! This event will showcase the works of
local children’s writers and will give patrons
the opportunity to purchase autographed
books and mingle with the authors. This free
Expo will be held from 2:00pm - 4:00pm in
the library meeting room on the lower level.
All ages are welcome to attend!
Summer Reading
Kick-off !
“Get Set! Get Ready!
Read! Magic Show”
Ken and his puppet friend, “Croco”, will kick
off our summer series with a performance
filled with incredible magic tricks, hilarious
comedy and lots of opportunities for audience
participation! All Thrilling Thursday programs
(see page 3) will be held in the lower level
meeting room at the Library from 10:30am 11:15 am. No Registration Required - All ages!
Family Fun Events!
Activities for the WHOLE family!
Martial Arts Series
Tae-Kwon Do @ the Library
Saturday, June 11th from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Karate @ the Library
Saturday, July 9th from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
* Register with Adult Services
Movies @ the Library:
Sports and Fitness Theatre **
Kung Fu Panda
Friday, June 13th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tooth Fairy
Friday, June 24th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rookie of the Year
Friday, July 8th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Juggler's Children by Caroline Abraham is
a lively personal account of the author’s quest into
her family’s origins. For those interested in
Genealogy and how DNA factors into your history,
this is the book for you!
Inferno by Dan Brown is an entertaining, fast–paced
thriller. If you are interested in an action packed
adventure with a plethora of historical references and an
ethical dilemma that will make you question what’s right,
this book is for you!
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by
Murder on a Girls’ Night Out is the first of a
Rebecca Skloot is the story of a woman whose cells
were harvested unethically and used in cancer research. Her life is "immortal" because the research
gleaned from the cells is still used today.
fun series by Ann George. As we all know ‘laughter
is the best medicine’ and the Adult Services’ department suggests that any book by Ann George is a
laugh out loud treasure!
The Friends of the Nancy Guinn
Library hold used book sales on the second
Saturday of each month from 10:30am - 2:00pm
Friends of The Nancy Guinn Library
A wide variety of books for children and adults are in good
condition and priced to sell. Proceeds of the sales support special
programs and projects of the Nancy Guinn Memorial Library.
For more information, or to become a member of the Friends of the
Nancy Guinn Library, visit: www.conyersrockdalelibrary.org
Mark Your
Calendar
Programs at the
Nancy Guinn Memorial Library
Adult Coloring Club
Every 1st Friday of the month from 11:00am 1:00pm ~ Exception: 2nd Friday in May
Adult Coloring Club Special: Junk Journal
Friday, May 13th from 11:00am - 1:00pm
Tied in Stitches
Every 1st Monday of the month from 6:00pm 7:30pm ~ Exception: 2nd Friday in July &
September
Poetry Slam and Interpretive Reading
Thursday, April 28th from 6:00pm 7:30pm*
Public Speaking Seminar
Tuesday, May 3rd from 2:00pm - 4:00pm*
Small Business Forum
Friday, May 6th from 10:00am - 12:00pm*
Summer Fun with Toast of Rockdale
Thursday, May 19th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm*
ADULT SUMMER
READING PROGRAMS
Tai Chi @ the Library: Wednesdays: June
The Writing Voice: A Narrative Workshop 15th, 22nd, & 29th from 2:00pm - 3:00pm*
Friday, May 20th from 2:00pm—3:30pm*
Sleep Disorder Wellness Seminar
Career Readiness Workshop
Tuesday, June 21st @ 11:00am*
Tuesday, May 31st from 2:00pm - 4:00pm*
Cooking @ the Library
Preparing for Your First Speech
Wednesday, July 13th from 2:00pm Thursday, June 23rd from 6:00pm - 7:30pm* 3:30pm*
All Adult Services classes and programs meet in the
library meeting room (lower level).
For more information, visit our website @
www.conyersrockdalelibrary.org or pick up a
brochure in the Adult Services Department
#770-388-5040 ext .118
Please note: All programs, events, & classes are free
and open to the public. Ages 18 and older.
* Registration is required.
Diabetes Wellness Seminar
Tuesday, July 19th @ 11:00am*
End of Summer Reading Party & Raffle!
Saturday, July 23rd from 2:00pm-3:00pm.
Join us for food & fun to celebrate the end
of the Adult Summer Reading Program!
Win prizes & enjoy delicious snacks!
The library offers a Basic Computer Class on Thursday, May 19th at 10:00am, a Basic Internet Class on Thursday, May 19th at
2:00pm, a Social Media Class on Thursday, May 26th at 10:00am and a Microsoft Word Class on Thursday, May 26th at
2:00pm. All classes are two hours long. For more information, contact the Computer Center @ #770-388-5040 ext. 102 ~ Register
in the Computer Center ~ All classes are free, open to the public, and held in the Computer Center Classroom (lower level).
Preschool Story Time, Baby Time &
Toddler Story Time are not held during
the months of May, June, & July.
Story times will resume mid-August.
Games from Around the World
Tuesday, June 7th from 2:00pm - 3:00pm **
Ages 5 - 12 years
Wii Night & Board Games
Monday, June 27th from 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages 5 - 18 years
“Sports Academy”
Tuesday, July 6th from 2:00pm - 3:30pm **
Ages 5 - 12 years
End of the Summer Reading Program
Party!
Friday, July 15th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for games, refreshments and grand
prize drawings! *
Summer Story Time: “Move Your Body!”
Tuesday, June 28th from 11:00am - 12:00pm
** Ages 0 - 5 years *
For more information about our Children’s and Young Adult programs,
please visit our website @ www.conyersrockdalelibrary.org
or pick up a brochure in the Youth Services Department
For more information: #770-388-5040 ext. 113
*Registration is required
** Classes and Programs meet in the library meeting room (lower level)
Nancy Guinn Memorial Library
864 Green St. | Conyers, GA. 30012 | 770-388-5040
www.conyersrockdalelibrary.org
To sign-up for an electronic version of this newsletter,
send an email to: newsletter@conyersrockdalelibrary.org
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS
Anime and Manga Club - Ages: 13-18 years
Thursday, May 5th from 5:00pm - 6:30pm *
Finals Study Break - Ages: 13-18 years
Wednesday, May 11th from 5:00pm - 6:00pm
“The Library Games: 355.02 - This Means
War” Friday, June 17th from 2:00pm -3:30pm
**Ages: 13-18 years
Teen Video Game Throwdown *
Thursday, July 7th from 5:00pm - 6:30pm **
Ages: 13-18 years