We're hosting several exciting events

     During the next few months, the Moultrie-Colquitt County Library System will host several exciting events we'd like to tell you about.
     If you missed an earlier blog about our Novel Destinations adult book club, let me remind you that Jane Shelton of South Georgia Travel will talk tomorrow evening (Tuesday, September 13th) about her China Adventure.  The event will begin at 6:30 in the library's auditorium.  After her program, we'll sit around and talk about the books we've been reading lately.  The meetings are open to all adults who are interested in exciting foreign lands or have a particular book they'd like to read and share.   Why not join us and meet some new "reading" friends.  Dress is casual and the meetings usually last only an hour.
     On Saturday, September 24th, Dr. Anne Holt will return to give another Introduction to Grant Writing program from noon to 3 p.m. in the library auditorium.  The cost is only $30 per person, payable at the door.  Registration is required since space is limited.  If you're interested in joining us, you can register by calling the library at 229-985-6540 or by emailing mccls@mccls.org.
     During Origami Week, October 24 - November 11, we'll be inviting children to come for an origami program to make cranes that represent peace for children.  The cranes will be put on display in the Childen's Library.  Volunteers are needed to help us hang them.  We're aiming for 1,000 cranes!  Our local printer, Mashburn's Printing, has donated the colorful paper for the project.  Participants will also be constructing other origami to be displayed on the Holiday Tree in the Children's Library during the month of December.
     Last year we looked forward to the River of Words display, but it didn't arrive.  This year, we are planning to exhibit the display October 17 - 29.  The event is coordinated in Georgia by the Georgia Center for the Book and Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), a program of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.  River of Words is a national poetry and art competition for students in grades 4-12, who create visual art or poetry that shows an understanding and appreciation of their natural environment, and specifically of their own watershed.  So, now you know why we are looking foward to sharing this event with the community.  I always look to see how many Georgia children are included.  You just might find someone you know.
     As a reader and a writer, I always look foward to a Janisse Ray author event.  In 2010, over 200 people came to hear Janisse read from her books and discuss her passions.  On Tuesday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m., the Library and our Novel Destinations Book Club will host another Janisse Ray event.  This time she will talk about her latest publication, Drifting into Darien, a Personal and Natural History of the Altamaha River.  Janisse is a writer, naturalist, activist, organic gardner, seedsaver, tender of farm animals, and slow-food cook, who attempts to live a simple, sustainable life with her husband on their farm in southern Georgia.  People who know her never want to miss one of her programs.
     And I'm sure this is not the last event of the year, but on Tuesday, December 6th, Inspiration from Hats by Moses will be featured during a reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the library auditorium.  The work of 6th grade students from Williams Elementary School, who are taught art by Alisha Montgomery, will be on display.  The hats, made from paper bags, will also be displayed in the library's lighted cases in the main foyer during January 2012.
     As you can see, we plan to be busy with exciting events that the public and our patrons will enjoy.  Be sure to add these treasures to your calendar and show up for a delightful time.  We love sharing these good times with you.