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We are excited to announce the recipients of our annual Georgia Public Library Awards, which honor public libraries and their leaders, staff, and champions who have made a profound difference in their communities.

This year, we celebrate:
⭐ Cobb County Public Library
⭐ Alan Harkness, director of Chattahoochee Valley Libraries
⭐ Lydia Hahne, business manager at Hall County Library System
⭐ Michael Thurmond, CEO of DeKalb County supporting DeKalb County Public Library
⭐ Kathryn Ames, former director of Athens Regional Library System

“Strong public libraries are essential to a prosperous state, and this year’s honorees showcase the vital role that public libraries play in post-pandemic recovery, competitiveness, and resilience throughout Georgia,” said Vice Chancellor for Archives and Libraries and State Librarian Julie Walker. “Our public libraries are a model of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.”

Read about this year’s honorees: https://georgialibraries.org/library-awards2023


Cobb County Public Library
Hall County Library System
DeKalb County Public Library
Athens-Clarke County Library
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries

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THIS THURSDAY! @ 11:30am. Dr. Kerry Cohen is an audiologist at the UGA speech and hearing clinic. She will talk about physical changes in the ear, testing and adapting, etc... with some interesting facts. Abbie Vogt will provide a fun demonstration on how to interact with someone who is experiencing hearing loss and dementia. Snacks and prizes!

We're buzzing with excitement about this un-bee-lievable opportunity! As luck would hive it, it's a totally free intro to beekeeping for adults. We're not pollen your leg- it's totally free! And there will bee honey tasting as well!

Ok, no need to tell us to buzz off, we'll quit with the bee puns! Hope to see you all tomorrow at 6:30!