Library News

PINES library users across the state will now receive even more benefits with their library card. It has been announced that Georgia residents who have a PINES card can use the Evergreen online catalog (available at http:// gapines.org) to access GALILEO, Georgia’s internetaccessible virtual library.

GALILEO stands for Georgia Library Learning Online. The program is an initiative of the Board of Regents of the University of Georgia. Over 100 electronic databases are available to Georgians through this program. GALILEO content includes business directories, government publications such as the Georgia Code, a worldwide library catalog entitled WorldCat, and over 2,000 journal titles with full text article entries.

Previously, citizens who wished to use GALILEO from home were asked to visit their local public library each quarter to pickup a new password. The new process allows users to enter GALILEO by simply visiting the online Evergreen catalog (available at http://gapines.org), entering their library card number and password and clicking on the GALILEO web link. This prevents users from obtaining and remembering a new password four times a year.

For information on obtaining a PINES library card or password, contact us at the Jenkins County Memorial Library at 478-982- 4244.

During the month of December, the library will host a display of hand-painted china done by several ladies in our community. These ladies do beautiful work, and you will not want to miss this display. The items will be on display in the Ruth Newton Spiers Boardroom for the entire month.

New books at the JCML:

When Light Breaks by Patti Callahan Henry – this book is set in the low county of South Carolina and centers on bride-to-be Kara Larson. Kara prepares for her wedding, deals with her mothers death and with the feelings of abandonment she feels so keenly;

The Brethren by Beverly Lewis – The stirring conclusion to Annie’s People, this book tells of Annie Zook, the preacher’s daughter, caught between two worlds. Annie longs to return to her forbidden art and the Englisher, Ben Martin. Ben, stunned when family secrets come to light, determines to solve the mystery. Will his future include Annie or will the Brethren always stand between them;

And Wildfire by Nelson DeMille – DeMille says that his work of fiction is based on rumor repeated on the Internet about a government plan very much like the one he calls Wild Fire.

New non-fiction at JCML: Mars and Venus on a Date by

John D. Gray, Ph.D. – A guide for navigating the five stages of dating to create a loving and lasting relationship. Website of interest available

online at JCML:

United States Institute of Peace: Iraq Study Group (ISG)

The ISG was formed in March 2006 to “conduct a forward-looking, independent assessment of the current and prospective situation on the ground in Iraq, its impact on the surrounding region and consequences for U.S. interests.” Its site features material about leaders and meetings and links to related documents. From the United States Institute of Peace “an independent, nonpartisan, national institution established and funded by Congress.” URL: http:/ /www.usip.org/isg/.