In honor of its Centennial in 2013, DOL, in partnership with the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, is developing a list of Books that Shaped Work in America. To get started, we’ve asked members of the DOL family, as well as many other esteemed individuals, for suggestions.

From Ben Franklin’s “Poor Richard’s Improved” to Sonia Sotomayor’s “My Beloved World,” nearly 100 titles of fiction, nonfiction, plays and poetry begin the initial roll of Books that Shaped Work in America—a Centennial project of the U.S. Department of Labor in partnership with the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress.

The web-based project, www.dol.gov/books, launched today as part of the department’s ongoing commemoration of its 100th anniversary, aims to engage  the public...

Teens (ages 11-19) are encouraged to “seek the unknown” at the Dodge County Library. Parents are welcome too!

Duct Tape Craft Workshop- Tuesday Oct 15th 4 p.m.

Seek the Unknown Scavenger Hunt- Wednesday Oct 16th @ 4 p.m.
(prizes include Haunted Montrose and movie theatre tickets, gift cards, grab bags, and more!)

Teen Charades- Thursday Oct 16th @ 4 p.m.

Cochran-Bleckley Friends of the Library will be hosting a
Old Book Sale

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2013
Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Where: Old BCHS Library on 9th Street
(round building near Board of Education Bldg)

There will be thousands of used books in over 20 categories including Children, Inspirational, Romance and Thriller

Price ranges from $0.25 to $5.00

Cash or checks accepted for book purchases

Proceeds from the book sale will benefit the
Cochran-Bleckley Library

Come to the book sale and get great deals on books
for your reading or collecting enjoyment

For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/CBFOTL

The Dodge County Library is sponsoring a Poster Contest for Banned Books Week.  Read more about here:

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UPDATED:  Due to new scheduling the Bleckley County Library will be closing at noon on August 9th and will re-open on August 17th.

Due to re-carpeting of the Bleckley County Library, they will be closed from August 10th until August 17th.  Thank you for your patience as we work to improve your library!

The Dodge County Library, in cooperation with Fort Valley State University, is bringing the FVSU Mobile Technology Lab to library!

Here’s the schedule:

August 8

3:00-5:00  Basic Computers

5:30-7:30 MSWord

August 8

3:00-5:00  Internet/Email Safety

5:30-7:30 Excel

November 4

10:00-12:00  Basic Computers

1:00-3:00 MSWord

November 5

10:00-12:00  Internet/Email Safety

1:00-3:00 Excel

BE SURE TO PREREGISTER AS CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED!

The Telfair Public Library presents artist Mary Beth Spires in her first local art show. Mary Beth, an upcoming junior at The University of Georgia, is an art education major and a student at the university’s Lamar Dodd School of Art..  Many pieces will be on display, including oil paintings and drawings. Some of the pieces will be for sale and prices are negotiable. Mary Beth will also have information about the study abroad program that she plans to participate in next summer. Bring your family and friends to this special event Tuesday, July 16^th between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. at Telfair Public Library. To see a preview of some of the pieces visit Mary Beth’s website at mbart21.blogspot.com or for more information e-mail her at mbspires@gmail.com...

From GPLS NEWS

This summer, the Atlanta Braves are partnering with Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) for the 2013 Atlanta Braves Summer Reading Program, “Home Run Readers.”

This new educational outreach program encourages students to build a love for reading, as well as advance their reading skills during the summer months. Home Run Readers rewards students in grades K-12 throughout Georgia by providing one free Braves ticket for each participant who reads at least one book about sports or good sportsmanship. Discounted tickets for accompanying family members and friends will be available for $7 each.

All-Star pitcher Tim Hudson and All-Star second baseman Dan Uggla will serve as Atlanta Braves ambassadors for the Home Run Readers program.

“We know that reading and literacy will provid...

Enter for a chance to win $5,529.00 toward college for your child or grandchild! Your library could win $1,529.00 too! For official rules, please visit https://www.path2college529.com/news/reading.shtml

Don’t forget to choose Ocmulgee Regional Library System from the drop down. The contest closes August 15, 2013 so act quickly.