The Yale Heart Study is concerned with how people get medical care when they are having symptoms of a heart attack. We are asking people who have had a heart attack to share their experiences at their our website: http://heartstudy.yale.edu The goal of this study is to help people get care as quickly as possible when they are having heart attack symptoms.
The study is being conducted on the internet and takes about 30 minutes to an hour to complete depending on your experiences. Participation in this study is completely anonymous. …

Common Threads has participated in the Special Olympics USA Scarf Project for two years now. The Project is supported by the Red Heart Yarn company. Each year 2 official colors are chosen from the Red Heart Yarn collection to represent the Games. Crafters are invited to create scarves for the athletes to wear throughout the Special Olympics events. The scarves create a sense of unity and express the communities’ support of these athletes and this program.
The scarves may be knitted, crocheted, or loomed, but they must be made with both …

Library patrons can obtain Zoo Atlanta Passes at any of our locations just by owning a PINES library card. The pass is valid for up to two adults and two children. Simply check out a Zoo Atlanta DVD and return it to receive a Zoo Atlanta Family Pass.
Launched in 2009, the program is now available in all 159 Georgia counties through a a partnership with the Georgia Public Library Service. “As one of the state’s largest living science labs, Zoo Atlanta is a resource for all of Georgia, not just …

The Statesboro Regional library is delighted to add to its collection the limited edition Georgia Masterpieces: Selected works from Georgia’s Museums, a glossy, hardcover guide to some of the state’s best loved visual artists and museums from the Georgia Council for the Arts.
Featuring over twenty-seven artists and more than 14 museums, the book is the first of its kind for the State and covers a fascinating mix of both fine and folk art from Colonial times to Modern day. With over one hundred pages, the diverse collection features more than …

Looking for a few good recipes for the holidays this year? You can find all types of holiday recipes in MasterFILE Premier in GALILEO. There are recipes for no-stress dishes and for folks on a budget.  If you’re looking for something a little different than turkey or ham, you’ll find recipes for shrimp and lobster. There are also plenty of recipes for vegetarians or anyone interested in an organic feast (and a few decorating ideas). If you’re ready for lunch or dinner, but aren’t sure about breakfast or brunch, we’ve got that covered, too.  Oh, …

Franklin Memorial Library was the place to be last Thursday, October 20, as we celebrated Teen Read Week. In keeping with the theme: “Picture It” teens played the role of photographer extraordinaire as they added different backgrounds and special effects to their photos with the use of Chromo Key Photolite software (Green Screen Photography). The basic idea of “green screen” or “chroma key” photography is simple: take a photograph of a subject in front of a ‘green screen’ and then digitally merge an alternative background image and viola’ – cool …