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Head Librarian:
Ms. BevAdkins
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The Library is open on:
- Monday - 10:00 to 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday - 10:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday - 10:00 to 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday - 10:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Friday - 10:00 to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday - 10:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Library Address:
132 West Broadway
Braselton, GA 30517
Phone: 706-654-1992
Fax: 706-654-2247
Mailing Address:
PO Box 306
Braselton, GA 30517
Assistant Library
Manager:
Lori Hayes
Library
Associate:
Stacy Clark
Library Substitutes:
Elizabeth Egan-Barrett
Ann Marttinen
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Did you know?
At the Braselton Library You Can:
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 Check out books from almost any library in the State Georgia
- Read the latest newspapers & magazines
- Surf the internet
- Check out books on CD or tape
- Attend story time with your kids
- Create crafts & have snacks
- Go on a school field trip
- Learn new crafts & work skills
- Watch new-release movies as a family on Friday Movie Nights
- Volunteer your time
- Get documents notarized
- Pick up tax forms
- Visit the Friend’s store
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Mission / Vision for The Braselton Library
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 Mission Statement:
The Braselton Library assists the public in their educational, informational and recreational pursuits through easy, friendly access to materials and services.
Vision Statement:
The Braselton Library, as an affiliate of the Piedmont
Regional Library System and of PINES, the statewide library
system, provides resources and services that enrich lives,
inspire learning and inform minds while encouraging
community and personal growth.
(Note: The file below is in Adobe Acrobat
.pdf format. If you need a free .pdf file format reader,
click here.)
The following are links to large files that may take a moment
to open.
2010 Summer Reading Schedule
 Inchworm Story Time
Wednesday, 10 a.m.
for infant to 3 years old
Stories, songs and crafts to explore and learn with your toddler or preschooler
A learning experience and open play time to share with mother (or dad) and child!
Bookworm’s Story Time
Friday, 11:30 a.m.
for 4 years and up
Enjoy stories, crafts and snacks – especially good for homeschoolers!
***** Story Times are from September to May *****
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Library Schedule of Events
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June 2010
Tuesday June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5-7 PM
Braselton Library Meeting Room
Thursday June 3
Breast Cancer Support Network 6-7 PM
Braselton Library Meeting Room
Thursday June 10, 24
Shakespeare for Kids 4-5 PM
Braselton Library Meeting Room
Friday June 11
Movie Night at the Library 6 PM
Braselton Library
(Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland)
Wednesday June 16
Peter Hart 10 AM Braselton Municipal Building,
Community Room
(Sponsored by Braselton Trust)
Friday June 18
Captain Flinn/Treasure Maps &
Pirate Day 11:30 AM
Braselton Park
Saturday June 19
Friends of the Library Book
Signing on the Porch – Local (Time TBA) Braselton Library
Authors
Wednesday June 23
Tim Sonefelt 10 AM Braselton Municipal Building,
Community Room
(Sponsored by LSTA Grant)
Friday June 25
Finding Treasure @ the Park 11:30 AM
Braselton Park
Wednesday June 30
Kropp’s Kritters 10 AM Braselton Municipal Building,
Community Room
(Sponsored by Hoschton Civic Club)
July 2010
Friday July 2
Scaredy Squirrel Luau @ the Park 11:30 AM
Braselton Park
Tuesday July 6, 13, 20, 27
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
5-7 PM Braselton Library Meeting Room
Wednesday July 7
Fire Department Wetting
10 AM Braselton Park
Water Day & Mayfield Dairy
Thursday July 8, 22
Shakespeare for Kids 4-5 PM
Braselton Library Meeting Room
Friday July 9
Ocean Commotion @ the Park
With Cookie Decorating
11:30
AM
(Sponsored by Montessori
Pathways Day School)
Braselton Park
Wednesday July 14
Fair on the Porch – Doodles the 10 AM Braselton Library Porch
Clown, a Craft & a Cake
(Sponsored by the Friends of the Library)
August 2010
Tuesday August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5-7 PM
Braselton Library Meeting Room
Wednesdays NO Story Time
Thursday August 5, 12, 26
FOL Sponsors Computer Class with
Deb Donaldson 10:30-12
Braselton Library Meeting Room
Thursday August 12, 26
Shakespeare for Kids 4-5 PM
Braselton Library Meeting Room
Fridays NO Story Time
Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library: Come join the
FRIENDS of the BRASELTON-WEST JACKSON LIBRARY.
FRIENDS provides vital support for the Library by bringing crucial library issues to the attention of the community and public officials, promoting public knowledge of the library resources and programs, and raising much needed monies for the purchase of materials and support of programs.
We currently have over 200 members and an active Board of Directors. We have many programs throughout the year and operate the retail store and cafe located inside the Library. Membership is only $10.00 per year, $100 lifetime.
CoContact Diane Lemaster, Pres. for FRIENDS of the BRASELTON-WEST JACKSON
LIBRARY information. 678-546-3380
dilemace@aol.com
Visit our website at
www.friendsofbraseltonlibrary.org
“Bucks for Books”
There is currently a “Bucks for Books” campaign underway to raise money for
books for the new Braselton Library. Forms are available at the Library or at
Town Hall or you may download the application below.
Bucks for Books Donation Application
 
Books for Sale:
The Library sells excess and duplicate books that have been donated on Better World Books.
To purchase from Better World Books, please go to
http://www.betterworld.com.
Library Legacy
Other services provided by the Library:
The Library staff will gladly notarize documents at no charge.
State and federal tax forms are provided at no cost during the appropriate time.
There is a small charge for faxing, printing, copying of documents.
There are currently eleven internet computers plus the kids computer available at no cost for community
use.
Directions:
The library is located at 132 West Broadway (Highway 124) just west of the intersection of Highways 124 and 53.
Please call us if you need further assistance.
Look forward to seeing you @the Library!
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