Library News

High schoolers, don't forget to come by the library for our "Not Yo Mama's" book club meeting Wednesday, Jan. 23, (that's today!) at 4 p.m.! It's a great chance to have fun reading instead of being stuck in that same old "read and test" grind. You'll get your own copy of the book to read and a chance to post your opinion in the library's newest offering - the Bookblog! For every book that the book clubs read - middle school, high school or adult - there will be a spot where you can make your opinions known! Got a book you'd like to have reviewed? Just call Sharon at (912) 564-7526, and she'll make it happen!

Teens: keep watching this space for a big announcement that's going to mean a lot of fun for you!

The students over at JenCo have a wonderful display up, so come in and see it! They have some lovely pieces up in our multipurpose room.

The Screven-Jenkins Regional Library Board will be meeting Thursday, Jan. 24, at 4 p.m. at the Jenkins County Memorial Library. The public is welcome to attend.

Now, on to the books!

THE AMBER SPYGLASS by Philip Pullman. The final book of the trilogy that started with the Golden Compass begins with Lyra and Will in terrible danger. Dust is raining from the sky, and the fate of the living and the dead comes to rest upon two children, and a simple story.

Links to the following sites can be found at www.sjrls.org or at the library's blog at sjrls.blogspot.com

"Django: The Life and Music of a Gypsy Legend"

This 2005 interview with Michael Dregni, author of a book about jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, provides an overview of the life of Reinhardt, "born in a gypsy caravan at a crossroads in Belgium ... [and] was almost killed in a freak fire that burned half of his body and left his left hand twisted into a claw." Includes photos; sounds clips not available. From Jerry Jazz Musician, "a website devoted to jazz and American civilization."

Simply Soups: The Ultimate Comfort Food

"There's something extremely satisfying about a hot, bubbling pot of soup on the stove on a cold winter's night." Use this site to find dozens of recipes for broths and stocks, chilis, chowders, cream and cheese soups, onion soups, and vegetable and meat soups. Also includes recipes for dessert soups, fruit soups and a listing of cold soups.

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