We're fortunate for the fourth or fifth year to have the River of Words display at our library. It is in the adult reading area and will be here until Tuesday, November 8th. I hope you get a chance to see it.
This morning I toured the two-sided display...a dark blue background on a curve of panels with wonderful squares of pictures and poetry by children in grades kindergarten through twelve. These children are from high schools, elementary schools, middle schools, an art studio, and an academy. They live in Georgia in the communities of Cumming, Lilburn, Covington, Fayetteville, Roswell, Monroe, Woodstock, Gainesville, Marietta, and a host of other towns.
The display shows their talent in poetry, photography, watercolor, crayon, acrylic, colored pencils, markers, soft pastel, and oil pastel. One picture also shows a sculpture of nails, wood, and plastic. The colors are amazing. Their talent, beyond amazing. Their pictures show fish, ducks, birds, frogs, a snail, a tortoise, and a bunny. The locations are of ponds, streams, and rivers. When you read the poetry, you'll be surprised at the depth of thought and ability with words that come from even the youngest child.
River of Words 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 who create visual art or poetry that shows an understanding and appreciation of their natural environment, and specifically of their own watershed.
It's our delight to share this event with the community. Some of the poetry you read and the pictures you see will astound you. Children...kindergarteners to twelfth graders...our children, children of Georgia who are displaying their finest works. These are our future generations, showing us how they appreciate their natural environment and hope you'll take the time to do the same also.
Be amazed. Visit the display before it leaves our library. You have until we close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8th.
And watch for the blog that tells you what else will be happening on November 8th!!!
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Be One Of A Million To See The River Of Words
Once again you're going to have a chance to see the River of Words display. The exhibit is located in the reading area of the Moultrie-Colquitt County Library and may be viewed December 4th through December 15th. This is the fourth year the library has hosted the event.
I imagine you're wondering what River of Words is, especially if you've never heard about it.
It is a California-based non-profit organization that has conducted training workshops for teachers, park naturalists, grassroots groups, state resource agencies, librarians and others since 1995, and helps them incorporate observation-based nature exploration and the arts into their work with young people. In addition to helping improve children's literacy - and cognitive skills like investigation and critical thinking - River of Words nurtures students' creative voices as well, through instruction and practice in art and poetry.
That was a lot of words, I know. So, you'll just have to come to the library and view some of the poems and artwork created by children from right here in our big state of Georgia. Most of the works come from children around the Atlanta area, but there are also pictures and poems by children from other areas such as Savannah, Statesboro, Milledgeville and Martinez. They are children in grades K through 12. The entire grouping represents State Winners, National Merit winners, and National Finalists.
These extraordinary works, created by children around the world, were submitted to River of Words' free, annual environmental poetry and art contest, conducted in affiliation with The Library of Congress Center for the Book. The contest theme is watersheds, a meaningful, scalable way of looking at the whole of nature. Through the universal language of art - paintings, drawings, and photography - and poetry, students learn not only about their own home grounds but, in sharing their works with each other, about other bioregions and cultures as well.
The watershed art and poetry submitted to River of Words is exhibited around the globe and is seen by millions of people each year, both in person, and reprinted in magazines, books, annual reports and other media. Every painting, every poem contributes to an informed appreciation of the natural world and the interconnectedness of all beings.
You can learn more about River of Words at their website: http://www.riverofwords.org/ , but best of all, you can come to the library and see for yourself the wonderful pictures and poetry on display. We're located at 204 Fifth Street, Southeast in Moultrie, Georgia.
Please support the children of the world, and especially Georgia, with your interest. Be one of the millions to see the River of Words. And be sure to sign their traveling guest book when you see the display.
I imagine you're wondering what River of Words is, especially if you've never heard about it.
It is a California-based non-profit organization that has conducted training workshops for teachers, park naturalists, grassroots groups, state resource agencies, librarians and others since 1995, and helps them incorporate observation-based nature exploration and the arts into their work with young people. In addition to helping improve children's literacy - and cognitive skills like investigation and critical thinking - River of Words nurtures students' creative voices as well, through instruction and practice in art and poetry.
That was a lot of words, I know. So, you'll just have to come to the library and view some of the poems and artwork created by children from right here in our big state of Georgia. Most of the works come from children around the Atlanta area, but there are also pictures and poems by children from other areas such as Savannah, Statesboro, Milledgeville and Martinez. They are children in grades K through 12. The entire grouping represents State Winners, National Merit winners, and National Finalists.
These extraordinary works, created by children around the world, were submitted to River of Words' free, annual environmental poetry and art contest, conducted in affiliation with The Library of Congress Center for the Book. The contest theme is watersheds, a meaningful, scalable way of looking at the whole of nature. Through the universal language of art - paintings, drawings, and photography - and poetry, students learn not only about their own home grounds but, in sharing their works with each other, about other bioregions and cultures as well.
The watershed art and poetry submitted to River of Words is exhibited around the globe and is seen by millions of people each year, both in person, and reprinted in magazines, books, annual reports and other media. Every painting, every poem contributes to an informed appreciation of the natural world and the interconnectedness of all beings.
You can learn more about River of Words at their website: http://www.riverofwords.org/ , but best of all, you can come to the library and see for yourself the wonderful pictures and poetry on display. We're located at 204 Fifth Street, Southeast in Moultrie, Georgia.
Please support the children of the world, and especially Georgia, with your interest. Be one of the millions to see the River of Words. And be sure to sign their traveling guest book when you see the display.
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