Library News
By Sharon Blank

Dr. Theresa Welford is the next presenter in our great series, "Southeast Georgia on Our Minds." She will be in Millen 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, to read her works and give pointers on writing a "snapshot essay" in "Word Portraits of Southeast Georgia." She'll be assisted by a former student of hers, Sylvia Kline, who will be sharing stories of her youth and about many of the leaders of Statesboro's African-American community. "Southeast Georgia on My Mind" is a collaboration between the Screven-Jenkins Regional Library System and Georgia Southern University's Humanities Department, and is funded by the Georgia Humanities Council.

November is here, and that means election time! It's too late to register for this year's elections, but if you want to vote in next year's big presidential election, we can get you signed up for that! Just come into the library and ask for an election registration form, fill it out and we'll be happy to send it in for you; or take it home and mail it in yourself. For those who are already registered, don't forget that Tuesday, Nov. 6, is Election Day!

Remember: at 4 p.m. every Wednesday, we have a wonderful story time for the kids!

Now, on to the books!

MY GRANDFATHER'S SON by Clarence Thomas. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas tells the story of how, after the divorce of his parents, he was sent to live with his grandparents, and how Myers Anderson's strong work ethic, steadfast courage in the face of discrimination and love of their country changed his life.

HOME TO HOLLY SPRINGS by Jan Karon. Fans of the Mitford series will want to check this out - it's the first of a new series by Jan Karon! Father Tim travels from Mitford back to his old hometown of Holly Springs. They say that you can't go home again… but that's not necessarily true.

Links to the following sites can be found at www.sjrls.org or at sjrls.blogspot.com:

Vote 2008

PBS Online NewsHour's coverage of the 2008 presidential elections features in-depth interviews with candidates (video, audio and transcripts,) a blog with campaign updates, news and analysis, and candidate profiles. Also includes a primary and caucus calendar, lesson plans and links to other PBS programs covering the election. Also provides podcasts and specific newsfeeds (RSS) for states and candidates.

The Alliance for Climate Protection

The mission of this organization, founded by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, "is to persuade the American people - and people elsewhere in the world - of the importance and urgency of adopting and implementing effective and comprehensive solutions for the climate crisis." Its site features articles with suggestions for reducing climate change at home and at work, stories about people who are working to help solve the crisis and video clips.

Well, that's it for now - see you at the library!