Library News
By Sharon Blank

Are you part of the Zine Scene? It's a great series of workshops we're having that will let you create your very own comic or magazine to talk or write about anything you like, and share your interests with everyone in the library! It's a great way for artists or writers to share their talents with everyone.

Speaking of writers, if you love to write, grab your pen or fire up your computer - you have one month to create a poem, essay or short story, 1000 words or less, to participate in our cool Slam & Jam 2008, now open to both teens and adults! The deadline for entry is Saturday, May 31, at 5 p.m., so start writing! Want to know more? Call (912) 564-7526 and ask for Sharon!

Are you a teen who loves to read? Then join the Not Yo Mama's book club! You get a brand new, totally awesome book to keep, just for being part of the group. It changes every month, and you get to pick which one you want to read! If you'd like to join, just come to the library and ask for your free book, then come to our meeting on Wednesday, May 21 at 4 p.m. This month, we'll be talking about Shade's Children by Garth Nix, and next month's book is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. It's a fun way to get some great books and meet new friends who love reading as much as you do!

Summer reading is coming up fast, so get ready to sign the kids up! We've got a terrific lineup of activities scheduled, so get ready to "Catch the Reading Bug!" And don't think we've forgotten the teens either; they're set to enjoy a "Metamorphosis" here at the library! Our Vacation Reading Program will be running from Monday, June 2, until Friday, July 11, and the schedule will be posted at www.sjrls.org.

Now, on to the books!

SLEEP: THE MYSTERIES, THE PROBLEMS, AND THE SOLUTIONS by Carlos H. Schenck. Everyone knows the most common sleep disorders - sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome and the like - but there aren't a lot of people who know about the more bizarre forms of sleep disorders. Dr. Schenck, a veteran sleep researcher, tells some of the stranger stories from his career.

SLAM by Nick Hornby. Sam's life was going just great when he was 15, but then a single night with his girlfriend changed it forever. So, who's a guy going to turn to when he has to grow up fast? Sam turned to Tony Hawk.

LOSING YOU by Nicci French. It's Nina Landry's birthday, and the day she's supposed to pack up her kids and head south to Florida for a Christmas vacation. But her daughter, Charlie, spent last night at a friend's, and she hasn't come back… and doesn't come back.

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