By TARYN BROWN

Community Relations Librarian

Join us on Tuesday, June 28, at 10 a.m. at the Decatur County-Gilbert H. Gragg Library for Didgeridoo Down Under!

This is a high-energy, Australia-themed show that combines music, puppetry, comedy, environmental education, character building and audience participation. It is interactive, educational and a one-of-a-kind musical and cultural experience for all ages!

Didgeridoo Down Under is sponsored by Hardee’s.

Please visit www.didgrevolution.com for more information on Didgeridoo Down Under.

This program is a part of the 2011 Vacation Reading Program, “One World, Many Stories.” Travel the globe in books this summer and explore places from Oceania to Russia through stories, crafts, music, dance and other activities.

The 2011 Vacation Reading Program is open to children ages 0 to 11 with reading, programs, prizes and much more. The 2011 Vacation Reading Program is sponsored by the Decatur County-Gilbert H. Gragg Library Foundation, Hardee’s, Aaron’s Rent-to-Own, Rotary Club of Bainbridge, Wal-Mart and Georgia Power.

Please call the Decatur County-Gilbert H. Gragg Library at (229) 248-2665 for more information on this fun program!

Oh, Canada!

Celebrate all things Canada on Wednesday, June 29, at 2 p.m. at the Decatur County-Gilbert H. Gragg Library with an Oh, Canada party!

Play Canada games, trivia and make maple syrup!

Yummy!

This program is designed for ages 10 to 18.

This program is a part of the 2011 Teen Vacation Reading Program, “You Are Here.” The 2011 Teen Vacation Reading Program is open to teens ages 12 to 18 with reading, special events, games, prizes and much more.

Please visit our website at www.swgrl.org for more information on the 2011 Teen Vacation Reading Program.

Wide World of Crafts

Get crafty with the Wide World of Crafts on Thursday, June 30, at 10 a.m. at the Decatur County-Gilbert H. Gragg Library!

Join us to make a Didgeridoo!

Crafts are open for children ages 5 to 9 only. Space is limited to the first 40 attendees that arrive.

If older children wish to participate, they may assist Ms. Debbie and Ms. Taryn and the younger children with their crafts.

Please call the Youth Services Department at 248-2665 ext. 121 for more information on Wide World of Crafts.

TRS Pre-Retirement counseling sessions

Learn how to choose the right retirement plan with a pre-retirement counseling session, provided by the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia on Wednesday, June 29 and Thursday, June 30, 2011 at the Miller County-James W. Merritt Jr. Memorial Library.

These sessions are available only to those who are actively participating in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia and within two years of retirement. Each session lasts approximately 50 minutes.

Advanced registration is required; please visit www.trsga.com to reserve your spot.

Taryn Brown is the Youth Services and Community Relations Librarian for the Decatur County-Gilbert H. Gragg Library, located at 301 S. Monroe St. in Bainbridge. She may be reached by calling (229) 248-2665.