December 2013 Newsletter

Annual Santa's Workshop!

Hey everyone! Every year we have our Annual Santa's Workshop where youth ages 0-18 years old can come, wrap, and sign presents for their family and friends and this year is no exception! There will be crafts and treats for presents, a wrapping station to make everything pretty, and a card station to make sure that your loved ones know who the awesome presents are from! Santa's Workshop will run from December 16-December 20 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. This event is free, open to the public, and sure to be a great time!

P.S. Don't forget about Santa's Storytime Visit! The big man himself is coming for some holiday cheer on December 18 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. to read some stories, take some pictures, and spend some Christmas love!

Dragon Thanksgiving Feast!

A Dragon Thanksgiving?? That’s right! This year the Tifton-Tift County Public Library is showing our gratitude to a great book, The Dragon Thanksgiving Feast by Loreen Leedy. Join us on November 25th from 4:00-5:30 p.m.! There will be crafts, food, family and friends! This event is for ages 0-18 years old, family-friendly, free, and will be a whole lot of fun! So dress up the family and we hope to see everyone there!

The Finished Product!

Hey Teen Zoners! May I be the first to introduce you to the new and improved Teen Room!!!! Scroll down for pictures and info.

Above the doorway of the New Teen Room is our very own Teens sign made of a rope light by Danielle O'Day. Let's walk into the Teen Room and see what's up.....

Here is a picture of the left wall where all of the Young Adult (YA) books are. The awesome cityscape was done by our very own Jesse Carpenter and is a mixture of real skylines from popular cities.

Here is the view from the left corner. You can see the books to the left and the beginning of the computer station on the right. Also, if you hadn't noticed, the furniture in the YA room has gotten a revamp. We used electricity cable spools coated in marine varnish for tables and swiped some chairs from the old room and some from storage to create this alley/grunge/city look. (Keep scrolling for info on the amazing mural!)

Here is the right side of the room (the side with the doors). We currently have only the two old computers from the old YA room but we are going to have four computers available to the teens at the end of this revamp. For right now, the empty space and extra chairs at the teen computers encourage laptop users to sit down and relax. Again, the cityscape was done by Jesse Carpenter.

Last but definitely not least is the mural. For those of you that can't read graffiti it says "READ More Books." This pretty much encompasses our goal at the library. This mural was drawn by Jesse Carpenter (I know, the guy's got talent, huh?)

Just wanted to say a quick thanks to everyone involved in the Teen Room Makeover. Tina O'Day, Jesse Carpenter, and Edward Torres for the painting, Jesse Carpenter for the designs of the skylines and drawings, Paul Horst for varnishing the tables, Danielle O'Day for the rope light sign, and everyone else who contributed so much as a paint swipe on the walls. 

We appreciate the support and the volunteering! Love you guys!

Scooby Doo Halloween Party

Looking forward to October? So are we!! And this year our Halloween Party is all about Scooby and the Gang! So here's the deets, peeps!

Where: Tifton-Tift County Public Library

When: Thursday, October 31st, 2013

Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.

There will be games, food, crafts, a photo booth, and fun! This event, as always, is FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY, and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!! Come in your favorite character's costume! Hope to see you there!

Aaarrrrrrgggggghhhhhh Mateys!

Tonight is our annual International Talk Like A Pirate Day Party!! Here's the deets:

When: Thursday, September 19th
Where: Tifton-Tift County Public Library
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

This event is open to the public and is for ages 0-18 years old. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND EVERYTHING IS FREE!! There will be costumed pirates galore, crafts, games, food, and best of all....PIRATES! So join us tonight for a great time :)

A NEW New Club??

The GIRLZ Club is all about you ladies out there that need a place to chat, vent, and learn to empower yourselves! The world isn’t only about fashion, makeup, and shallow feelings and you shouldn’t be either. Check us out if you want a drama-free zone with girls that are just like you. :) Led by our very own Tift County Police Officer Torrie Adams and reigning President, Sabrina W., we’re all about self-confidence, respect for ourselves and others, and just loving life. The blog for the GIRLZ Club will be up and running soon so don’t forget to sneak over there and see what it’s ALL about!

A New Club??

Hey everyone! Know anybody who loves Barbie? If so, tell them to check out our new Barbie Club. It's every Monday night from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and there are snacks, movies, and different girly activities. It's a lot of fun so bring your Barbie and come join!

We Love Minions!

Oh yeah! We came, we partied, we shared our love of Minions! The Despicable Me Back-to-School Party had a great turn out and everyone had a lot of fun. We had an Agnus, Dr. Nefario, and a Gru and they were fantastic! If you missed out on the Despicable Me party, don't worry! We will definitely be having another one in the future, because let's face it, who DOESN'T like minions?? :)

P.S. Keep checking out our blog for the newest info on our next party. I'll give you a hint....bring your hook and eye patch and practice sinking some ships!

Who's Despicable

For anyone who's seen the epicness that is Despicable Me, there's sure to be excitement for Despicable Me 2. And we, at the Tifton-Tift County Public Library (TTCPL), are here to cater to your Despicable needs. On August 20, 2013 from 5:00-6:00 p.m., we are hosting a Back to School Despicable Me Party!!! I know, I'm totally stoked for it too. :) 

Here's the deets peeps:
When: Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: Tifton-Tift County Public Library

There will be food. There will be fun. There will be despicable characters in attendance. So show your love, dress up like your favorite character, and join us at the TTCPL!!