Santa Meet & Greet Photos 2008
Thank you to all who attended this year’s Santa Meet & Greet at the Valdosta-Lowndes County Library. Many of you expressed interest in receiving copies of the photos we took at the event. While we are unable to print out photos for you, the South Georgia Regional Library System is happy to provide you with digital copies of all the photos taken. Follow the link below to access our PhotoBucket album.
http://s292.photobucket.com/albums/mm37/sgrl_halley/Santa%202008/
You may also view a slideshow of the day’s events by visiting:
http://s292.photobucket.com/albums/mm37/sgrl_halley/Santa%202008/?action=view¤t=bcb52038.pbw
If you would like to purchase a CD of the photos taken at the Santa Meet & Greet, they will be available at the Circulation Desk for one dollar.
All these images can be printed out at Wal-mart, Walgreens or any other store with a digital photo kiosk. Store associates will be able to help you.
Thanks once again for joining us this holiday season!
It’s Here! A Car Tag for Georgia Libraries!
Please show your support for Georgia’s public libraries through the purchase of a library car tag! After four years of efforts, public library supporters finally have a library car tag approved by the Legislature. But, that’s just the first step. We need 1,000 people to sign up to purchase one before it can be produced. We need your help!
How much will the special library tag cost?
In addition to the regular $20 registration fee, there will be a $50 extra charge for the first year ($25 for plate manufacturing, and $25 for the special tag fee). In subsequent years, the annual extra fee will be $25 in addition to the regular registration fee.
How can one apply for the tag?
You will have to apply at your local county tag (tax) office. Checks should be made out to the County Tax Commissioner. Department of Revenue does not offer any online application options. 1,000 applications must be received prior to December 31, 2008 for the special plate to be manufactured. If not, then application fees will be refunded.
How will the revenue from the special plate be used?
The Georgia Center for the Book (GCB) will receive $10 for every special tag fee collected by the state. The funds are to be used to purchase books for Georgia public libraries.
Ordering your tag is so easy!
Please don't wait until your tag renewal is due!
1) Pick up a form and preaddressed envelope at the library or print one from home.
2) Complete the form and mail it with a check or money order for $25 (manufacturing fee) to your county's tax commissioner. You will receive a receipt by mail.
Cost breakdown
- Manufacturing Fee: $25.00 (one-time charge)
- Annual Registration Fee: $20.00
- Annual Special Tag Fee: $25.00
Where will your money go?
$10 from each $25 annual special tag fee will go to the Georgia Center for the Book located in the DeKalb Public Library and used to purchase books for Georgia's public libraries.
New Service for SGRL patrons - Overdrive
SGRL is proud to be a participating library system in a state project promoting the downloading and use of audio books. This new service is in it's introductory period and it is very important that you read the information we have posted on the service in it's entirety here.
Are you work ready?
Get Certified Assessment
To be announced
VLC Computer Lab
300 Woodrow Wilson Drive
Valdosta GA 31602
Are you looking for work? Do you want to show employers that you have the skills needed to do the job? Then get Work Ready Certified at the Valdosta-Lowndes County Library on July 17th.
This free evaluation measures work related skills including literacy and applied mathematics. Those who finish the evaluation will be given a score; participants who receive a three or higher will be given a Work Ready Certificate. Not only does this certificate look good on your resume, but it also grants guaranteed job interviews with a few area businesses.
The evaluation has four parts, each which will take approximately 45 minutes. Since the evaluation is self paced, once a person has finished a section they are free to move to the next.
If you are interested in getting certified you must complete a registration form at least a week prior to the test date.
If you would like to know more visit: www.gaworkready.org
On Saturday 1/5/08, SGRL put on a production of Babes in Toyland, watched a movie and the library made it snow. A good time was had by the nearly 300 participants and the library would like to thank the actors who came out and the parents who were targets of snowballs. SGRL would also like to extend a thank you to Southern Gardens for the loan of the gorgeous trees and to the Valdosta Daily Times for covering the event.
SGRL is proud to announce a new service available to patrons via our website. The Tumblebooks site has story books, read along books, life learning information, puzzles and games, language learning activities and audio books. Please check out the site by clicking on the Tumblebook reader icon.
Tumblebooks requires Adobe's Flash Player which is a free download.
SGRL also has a wiki website maintained by our reference librarian Eric Mathis. The wiki contains information and links for interesting subjects and may feature pictures, maps, and event information. The wiki is accessed via http://sgrl.pbwiki.com/ Enjoy!!!
Like all big dreams, a public library in Lowndes County began as a small hope in the hearts of a handful of individuals. According to history, this group of visionaries, calling themselves a library association, formed in 1876. Early champions were the Columbine Club, a local ladies group, who purchased $40 worth of books, housing the collection in a room in City Hall. Lovingly staffed by volunteers, this first library would soon relocate to a room at the Wymodausis Club, then on to the Corbett Building on Central Avenue, before its return to City Hall. This winding journey would last nearly forty years. Finally, in 1912, the same year the R.M.S. Titanic’s maiden journey across the Atlantic would make headlines, the journey toward a permanent public library location would also end, though its demise would be anything but tragic. A corner piece of property at Central Avenue and Briggs Street in Valdosta was the reward, purchased for $3,750, upon which would be erected the Carnegie Library, named for the Carnegie Foundation, a contributor. Librarian Margaret Jemison opened the newly finished $18,000 library for the first time in 1914.
Today, our system includes six libraries based in Lowndes, Echols and Lanier counties and offers a collection of more than 200,000 books and other media, high-speed internet access and other computer services, weekly children's programs, special classes and events.
We invite you to apply for a library card and enjoy all the privileges, services and programs we offer.
Membership is free to Georgia residents and open to all ages.
Chuck Gibson
SGRL Director
The South Georgia Regional Libraries are now part of the PINES Library System. One of the major benefits of PINES is the dramatically increased access to combined library collections, statewide. PINES enables its users to enjoy the benefits of a shared collection of 8 million books and materials from over 250 libraries, that can be delivered to their home libraries at no charge.
PINES customers have the flexibility to use any or all of the participating libraries as if their home library. Customers can return materials to any PINES library, from the mountains of Georgia to the coast, but customers don't have to travel to other libraries to get access to materials in those collections. Customers can simply use the online system to request that materials be delivered to their local library, at no cost to the customer. PINES ships many materials between libraries.
To get a library card visit any of our libraries or print the online application.
Already a member? Learn about your rights and responsibilities.
Website Information
Editting and content by system administrator - Sean Strickland.
Historical information provided by library manager - Janet Register.
Event information provided by public relations - Halley Little.
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