(404) 370-8450 x 2285 for
information.
The Friends of the Ocee Library is a non-profit group whose purpose is to promote general knowledge of library services and to provide financial assistance for special library needs and events.
If you have specific questions about Ocee Library, phone the library at 770-360-8897 or visit http://www.afpls.org/

Friday, January 31, 2014
“Rock of help”
Are you weather ready?
'Come to at the Central Library for an afternoon of
fun and learning with the American Meteorological Society Saturday 1 February at
1:00 p.m. Want to know what causes a "polar vortex?" Have your weather questions
answered in this hands on, interactive experience that will entertain all ages! '
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Your brain on books

Cutting news
Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation. -- Broadcaster Walter Cronkite

Monday, January 27, 2014
Children's book award winners
Winners of the Newberry Award for excellence in children's lit and the Caldecott for illustration were announced today by the American Library Association. Both are available in the AFPLS.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Financial Fair
Saturday 1 February 2 – 4 pm.
Wells Fargo experts will be at the library with information on how to achieve your financial goals. Everyone can benefit; from students to retirees. Also ideal for college fund planning! Special activities for young children.

African-American Family Read-In Event
Saturday1 February from
11:00 am – 1:30 pm.
Join Ocee library for a Black History Month kick-off event for families to enjoy
storytelling, poetry, local authors, refreshments and more!
All ages welcome.
Year of the Horse

The water Snake slithers out as the wood Horse gallops in on 31 January to begin the Chinese New Year. Ocee library has a number of children’s books about the celebration. Teens and adults, learn about the Chinese astrological signs, arrange your home according to the principles of feng shui, or try some Chinese recipes!
Friday, January 17, 2014
Oh, Pooh

creator of "silly old bear" Winnie the Pooh and father of the real life Christopher Robin. You can find materials featuring classic and Disney Pooh in the AFPLS collection. Grown-ups may enjoy Benjamin Hoff's books.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
"One" Sale

“What are you doing for others?”
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January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968 |
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Book to Big Screen 2014
Cast & direct your own "films" before heading to the movies this year.
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Monday, January 13, 2014
North Fulton Community Charities

For more information or to apply online visit the
website at www.nfcchelp.org or call 770-640-0399 (ext 463).
Georgia Center for the Book presents
Sue Monk Kidd
The Invention Of
Wings
Thursday 16 January
2014
7:00 pm First Baptist Church Decatur
Sue Monk Kidd is the author of The Secret Life Of Bees and
The Mermaid Chair. Her third novel, The Invention Of Wings is
the selection for Oprah's Book Club 2.0. Born in Sylvester, Georgia, she
currently resides in Southwest Florida.
Laurie Halse
Anderson
The Impossible Knife Of
Memory
Friday 17 January
2014
7:00 pm Decatur Library Auditorium
Anderson is the author of Speak and Chains, both
finalists for the National Book Award, Wintergirls, Fever
1793, and many others.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Teens, have your say!
Wednesdays: January 15. February 19. March 19. 5:00
pm.
Help Ocee library staff plan programs and choose materials. Snacks provided. To register (required), please email your name & age to
Ms. Divack with the subject “TAB”. Ages 12 to
18.
Recycled libraries

Thursday, January 9, 2014
Book Clubs
(ages 5-8)
Tuesdays: January 21. February 18. March 18. 4:00
p.m.
Just Read It Book Club (ages 9-12)
Mondays: January 27. February 24. March 24. 4:30 pm.
Teens Read Book Club (ages 13-18)
Thursdays: January 30. February 27. March 27. 6:00
pm.
Space is limited. Registration is required. To reserve a copy of each month’s book, please email your name and age to Ms. Divack.
Benton House Outreach Book Club
Thursdays: January – April. 2:00 pm.
Librarian John Offerdahl
facilitates the group for senior citizens only.
Benton House - 5050 Kimball Bridge Road - 770 754-5446
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Geek Chic
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Teen Thursday: Geek Chic
Thursday 9 January and 13 March at 6:00 pm.
Learn how to make your clothes uniquely your own by using hand stitching to embellish your clothes, using a variety of fabrics and accessories. Bring a
cardigan, t-shirt, skirt, hat, or anything else you would like to alter. Ages 12 to 18.
Music programs
Tuesdays 14 January and 11 February at 10:30 am.
Learn how music teaches your baby (0-2 years) early literacy skills,
improves motor function and deepens the bond between baby and
parents. Limited to 25 babies.
Saturday 25 January at 1:00 pm.
Jr. Madness is a kid's music project created by Nathan Whitehurst. Nathan has been playing music for 23 years and teaches
music at the elementary level. He was awarded "Teacher of the Year"
for 2013. He is excited to launch this new project offering.
January
January by Betty Adcock
...Beneath iced bush and eave,
the small banked fires of birds
at rest lend absences
to seeming absence. Truth
is, nothing at all is missing.
Wind hisses and one shadow
sways where a window's lampglow
has added something. The rest
is dark and light together tolled
against the boundary-riven
houses. Against our lives,
the stunning wholeness of the world.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Ice cream
The following are a few of the winning entries from a kids’
essay contest “A World without Libraries”.
“It would be like losing a hand.”
“Libraries make people feel at home. When
I first moved...everything was very confusing and weird...”
“They keep the little sanity we have left
here.”
“The world without libraries is like a
cone without ice cream.”
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Go to Jail

Homework Help
eResources Homework Help Training for
Parents of Elementary School Aged Children
Tuesday 14 January at 11:30am and Wednesday
22 January at 6pm.
Adults only. Join us for
eResources homework help training . We'll cover free resources
available on the library’s web site. Bring your charged wireless device, library card number and PIN. Limited space.
Please send an email with your name to Karen
Kennedy to register.
eResources Homework Help Training Elementary School Aged
Children
Wednesday 29 January at 6pm. Grades 3 to 5 only. Info as above.
Homework and Test Prep Resources for High School
Students
Sunday 26 January at 3:00 pm.
Come to this interactive tutorial of the Library’s eResources and
eCampus products and how they can help you. Snacks provided. Teens, ages 14 to
18.
For more information phone 770.360.8897
Programs for Pre-schoolers
Baby & Me Storytime
Tuesdays: January 7, 21 & 28. February 4, 18 & 25. 10:30 am.
Stop by for music, stories, and lots of interactive fun! Ages 0-2.
Super Science for Preschoolers
Wednesdays: January - February at 10:30
am.
Join us for experiments, projects, and activities for very young
scientists. Please wear old clothes or bring a smock! Ages 3 to 5.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays: January - February at 10:30
am.
Stop by for stories, music, and simple crafts! Ages 3-5.
Tiny Hands, Awesome Art: Art for the Very Young
Fridays: January 10 & 24. February 14 & 28 at 10:30 am.
Awesome art projects
designed for the youngest artists. Wear old clothes or bring a smock. Ages 18 months to 5 years.
770.360.8897 for more info. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
GLASS

The Center for the Visually Impaired seeks "to empower people impacted by vision loss to live with independence and dignity".
A nice cuppa
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Author C.S. Lewis said, 'You can never get a cup of large enough or a book long enough to suit me.'
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
What's the word
AFPL has thousands of books to help you achieve your New
Year’s resolutions; from exercise to professional development, learning a new
skill, or getting organised, etc. However, surveys show that most efforts are
abandoned by 17 January and less than 10% succeed in their goals. Author Dan
Britton suggests you adopt one
word to focus on for the year. What word will you, your family, or team chose?
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