Well, the Summer Reading Program is over for this year, but that doesn’t mean that things aren’t going to keep on being interesting! Keep your eyes open for new events coming up in the next few months like author talks, special Civil War-related programs, and much more!

Want to find out what’s going on at the library sooner than anyone? Head for our brand new Facebook page! Just log in to Facebook and search for “Jenkins County Memorial Library” or pick up the link at our library homepage www.sjrls.org. Click on “like” and you’ll be notified about the latest news and events right on your Facebook wall as soon as we post! You can also find the Screven County Library’s new Facebook page the same way.

There will be no Storytime Wednesday, July 28, or on Wednesday, August 4. Afterschool Atorytime will resume Wednesday, August 11, at 4 p.m.

New at the library: Black Baseball: A History of African- Americans & the National Game by Kyle McNary. From before the Civil War to the present day, the history of black baseball players is traced from sandlots to the biggest stadiums in the world. It’s a story of heartbreak, prejudice, and redemption, and it’s a story that every baseball fan should know, no matter what color their skin might be.

The Preacher and the Presidents: Billy Graham in the White House by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy. Billy Graham is possibly the best-known preacher in the United States, and has been for decades. He has counseled the White House for over 50 years, and influenced the outcome of every political election since 1952. Learn about his struggles in balancing prayer and politics here.

Links to this and other great sites can be found at www.sjrls.org

Charity Navigator – Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico - Want to do something to help the animals and people affected by the oil spill, but you don’t know where your donation will have the biggest impact? Head to this site for a list of the charities involved, ratings for how effective they are, descriptions of what they do, links to their websites and more.

Well, that’s all for now – see you at the library!