Adult Services at the Augusta Library

From January 1 to January 31, the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System (ARCPLS) will participate in Beanstack’s Fourth Annual Winter Reading Challenge, Books Like Us, sponsored by Simon and Schuster (S&S). We challenge our patrons to read at least 10 books or magazines during the month of January and keep track of their reading online at arcpls.beanstack.org. You will also be able to register for the challenge on Beanstack or call one of our six ARCPLS locations. T...housands of libraries and schools across the nation will encourage their communities to read a target number of minutes and books. Prizes will include book collections and virtual author visits. Ten (10) winning schools or libraries will each get a collection of fifty (50) books from the"Books Like Us" collection. Get signed up today. Happy reading! . . . . . #LibraryStrong #LibrariesLead #LibrariesAdvocate #ilovelibraries #librarylove #librarylife #LibrariesTransform #library #librarylover #literature #readingcommunity #bookcommunity #bookaholic #bookworm #reading #books #booklover #ilovebooks #bookcommunity #librarycommunity #reader #reading #bookish #WinterRead2021 #BooksLikeUs See more

Here is a quick and easy tutorial on how to play Mancala. We will explain the most simple way to play this board game. . . . .... . . #library #librarycraft #boardgame #mancala #howto #howtoplaymancala #librarygame #librarytutorial #tutorial See more

Join me February 23 to discuss this hilariously steamy read.

Can you guess this one? We haven't been able to stomp you yet!!!

All Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System (ARCPLS) branches will begin phase three of the reopening process beginning Monday, July 27. Patrons will now ...have limited access to computer use and browsing. There will be a one use 45-minute time limit for patrons using computers. Patrons will be able to browse all areas of our six library branches. Patrons will be able to check out materials from all library branches. The Augusta Public Library will continue to have COVID-19 safety measures in place. We have less computers and limited seating in all of our branches. Programming will still not take place in any of our library locations. The auditorium, meeting rooms, study rooms, and conference rooms will remain closed to the public. Our staff will be equipped with masks and gloves, sneeze guards at the circulation counters, hand sanitizer, and maintaining social distancing practices. If you are a patron entering any of our ARCPLS locations, you are required to wear a mask. This will be in effect until further notice. All library branches will still be offering curbside pickup services during phase three. Patrons may place holds on materials for pickup online through their PINES account or by calling the library branch of their choice. Library staff will call you to let you know when your items are available and schedule a curbside pickup time. We ask that you give our library staff 24 to 48 hours to get your materials prepared. Pickup times will be Monday through Saturday between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm. All of our book drops are currently open if you want to return materials. There are measures we must take to ensure our staff is safe. Staff will be quarantining the books 72 hours after returns. We ask that you be patient with our staff during this time as there will be a 3-day delay when checking in materials. No fines will accrue during that 72-hour period.

Do you love to read? Join us for our monthly book club as we discuss all things books. Our next book club will be Tuesday, February 23 at 2pm. For the month of February, we will be discussing Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert. This is an steamy and exciting read. Be sure to drop in and hang out with us.

Book Talk with Libby Copeland In The Lost Family, journalist Libby Copeland investigates what happens when we embark on a vast social experiment with little understanding of the ramifications. Copeland explores the culture of genealogy buffs, the science of DNA, and the business of companies like Ancestry and 23andMe, all while tracing the story of one woman, her unusual results, and a relentless methodical drive for answers that becomes a thoroughly modern genetic detective ...story. Libby Copeland is an award-winning journalist who has written for the Washington Post, New York magazine, the New York Times, the Atlantic, and many other publications. She specializes in the intersection of science and culture. Copeland was a reporter and editor at the Post for eleven years, has been a media fellow and guest lecturer, and has made numerous appearances on television and radio See more

This video is best for those who have never used PowerPoint or those who just want a refresher course.

Headquarters Branch is open for curbside pickup services only. Patrons may place holds on materials for pickup online through their PINES account or by calling the library branch of their choice. Library staff will call you to let you know when your items are available and schedule a curbside pickup time. We ask that you give our library staff 24 to 48 hours to get your materials prepared. Pickup times will be Monday through Saturday between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm. With that be...ing said, there are measures we must take to ensure our staff is safe. Staff will be quarantining the books 72 hours after returns. We ask that you be patient with our staff during this time as there will be a 3-day delay when checking in materials. No fines will accrue for those 72 hours. The health and safety of our patrons and employees are our top priority here at ARCPLS. We will continue to evaluate the current situation at hand, and look forward to opening our doors again to the public soon. See more

PowerPoint Virtual class has been postponed until 3:00 pm today. Sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused.

Watch us make soap and follow along. If you make some please drop a photo in the comments.

Next Journal hangout is Thursday, October 29

Today is National TV Talk Show Host Day. Who was your favorites? We may have a book about them or written by them. Check these titles out at your local library.

For the month of November, we will be traveling to Tulsa, Oklahoma to dive into The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Check out this book from your local library. You can also check out the audiobook vision from the new Libby app. For our GLASS (Georgia Libraries for Accessible Statewide Services) patrons, this book is available on BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) mobile app. We will discuss this book on Tuesday, November 17 at 2 pm via zoom. Link will be provided the day of. *These hangout sessions are never recorded*

Have you carved or painted a pumpkin this year? We would like to see, share your pictures below in the comment section. Need some inspiration check out this slideshow of pretty pumpkins.

Join the Georgia Heritage Room on Thursday, October 29 at 2 pm for a virtual book talk with award-winning journalist Libby Copeland, who will discuss her book The Lost Family: How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are. The Lost Family explores the culture of genealogy, the science of DNA, and tells the fascinating story of one woman's quest to discover her roots. This live event will be viewable on the Augusta Library's YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. Attendees will be able to ask questions and participate in the discussion. Please call the Georgia Room to register, 706-826-1511 or email [email protected] .

***WARNING SPOILERS*** Join us a for a lively chat and a breakdown of Lovecraft Country, Episode 10, The Finale from the perspective of a reader of the novel, a watcher of the television series and a storyteller. Leave comments in the discussion section for next week's chat.

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Hello and welcome to Horror Stories from your Library. Every Friday in October at 8 pm, we will have a horror/Thriller short story for you to hear. Stay tuned next Friday for the next story. We hope you enjoy. Listen if you are a brave soul. Tonight's story is a classic, "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe read by Georgina Lewis. #halloween2020 #ScaryStoriesToTellInTheDark #scarystories #shortstories... #spooky #ghoststories See more

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