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Thomson-McDuffie County Library
President Wins

The Thomson-McDuffie County Library in the Summer Reading Program receive
has served area residents since 1937. The reading incentive rewards. Prestigious
local library is much more than the tens
of thousands of books and multimedia The Friends of The Library is a Award
available for check out. It is a gathering membership group that supports the
place for learning through innovative library staff and promotes the library’s
programs for all ages, including access programs in the community. Special
to computers, the Internet, educational projects sponsored by the Friends include Phi Theta Kappa Honor
databases, craft workshops, story times, a Veteran’s Day Celebration, the Summer Society honored Dr. Jermaine
and STEAM sessions. Reading Program, author signings, and Whirl, president of Augusta
used book sales. Anyone interested in
Space for meetings and conferences is joining can contact the Library. Technical College, with its
provided for the community. The library Paragon Award for New
offers copying, faxing, scanning, and The Library is a member of PINES (Public
printing services for a small fee. The Information Network for Electronic Presidents during the Society’s
library is a member of GADD (Georgia Services), a network of Georgia libraries 2023 annual convention.
Download Destination). GADD provides that provides equal access to materials
patrons with access to free electronic beyond what is available on local shelves. Dr. Whirl is among 28
books, audio books, magazines, and Patrons can order books, DVDs, and college presidents selected
videos. The library also has an “eReads other materials which are delivered free
Kids” platform providing free e-books and of charge through a statewide courier from 406 national college
e-audio books to kids in Pre-K to system. Any Georgia resident is eligible to presidents, chancellors, and
4th grade. receive a free PINES library card. CEOs eligible to receive the

The library coordinates with the Georgia Thomson-McDuffie County Library award. The award recognizes
Library Service for the Blind and Print 338 Main Street, Thomson, GA 30824 college presidents who have
Disabled (GLS) which provides, by mail, 706-595-1341
audio books and large-print books to thomson-mcduffie.gov/library shown support of student
patrons who are unable to visit a library. Open: Mon-Fri: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; success initiatives leading
In addition, Bookmobile services are Sat: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Closed Sun. to stronger pathways to
provided. Bookmobile stops are made in
rural and residential communities, and at completion, transfer, and
Pre-Ks, day care centers, nursing homes, employment. Recipients are
and other institutions.
nominated by students on
Generous donations and grants allow their campus.
the library to offer a Summer Reading
Program. This encourages children to Congratulations, Dr. Whirl!
read books during the summer break
to avoid what teachers refer to as “the
summer slope.” During each week, there
are multiple educational activities such as
story times; movies; craft workshops; and
live performances. Patrons who participate

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