Azalea Regional Library System

05/21/2026

Discover June events, book recommendations, and more! Read the latest Azalea Regional Libraries e-newsletters at www.azalealibraries.org/azrls-blog.

05/06/2026

In case you missed it: The dollhouse is officially home!

The Walton Tribune stopped by our homecoming celebration last week to document the big move from the Monroe-Walton County Library. Check out the article below for highlights from the event and a closer look at this historic treasure back in its rightful place at the McDaniel-Tichenor House.

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04/22/2026

Walnut Grove Library: Keeping Our Community Curious!

In honor of National Library Workers Day yesterday, we are celebrating the incredible team at Walnut Grove Public Library ! The appreciation continues today for National Library Outreach Day. To say thank you for their tireless service, we delivered a sweet treat to the crew! Whether they are assisting you at the desk or connecting with our neighbors, they keep our shelves full of possibility and our community inspired.

Thank you, Walnut Grove team—you make our library community so much sweeter! 🧁❤️

How you can join the celebration:
· Say Thanks: Next time you’re in the Library give a quick shoutout.
· Share a Story: Tell us about a time a library worker helped you find the perfect book or resource.
· Spread the Word: Use the hashtags below to show your local library some love!

04/22/2026

Spotlight On: The OKelly Memorial Library Team!

In honor of National Library Workers Day yesterday, we are giving a massive shoutout to the amazing individuals who make O'Kelly Memorial so special!

Let’s hear it for the hardworking team that keeps our community curious and our shelves full of possibility! Whether they are helping you find a bestseller or hosting a community event, they make every visit to O'Kelly a great one.

Help us celebrate!
· Give a shoutout: Tell them "thanks" next time you're at the front desk!
· Share the love: Use the hashtags below!

04/22/2026

Giving a Hand to the Monroe-Walton Squad!
In honor of National Library Workers Day yesterday, we’re shouting out the heart of the Monroe-Walton County Library —our incredible staff!

Our shelves are full of possibility thanks to this amazing team! We’re celebrating their dedicated service to the city of Monroe today with a sweet treat delivery—because they make our library community so much brighter.

How you can join the celebration:
· Say Thanks: Next time you’re in the Library give a quick shoutout.
· Share a Story: Tell us about a time a library worker helped you find the perfect book or resource.
· Spread the Word: Use the hashtags below to show your local library some love!

04/22/2026

Celebrating Our Morgan County Library Stars!
The Team at Morgan County Library works tirelessly to keep our neighbors inspired and our community connected. We couldn't do it without you—you truly make Madison a sweeter place to be!

How you can join the celebration:
· Say Thanks: Next time you’re in the library give the team a quick shoutout.
· Share a Story: Tell us about a favorite memory or a time a library worker went above and beyond for you.
· Spread the Word: Use the hashtags below to show your local library some love!

04/22/2026

In honor of National Library Workers Day yesterday, show some love to the people who keep the pages turning! Today, we are shining the spotlight on our amazing Jasper County Library team in Monticello, GA! 📚✨

As part of National Library Outreach Day, we were thrilled to deliver a sweet treat and a special thank you card to Ms. Kristina (pictured) and the entire Jasper County team to honor their hard work.

Our community is brighter and sweeter thanks to the Jasper County team. We appreciate everything you do to keep us connected and inspired every single day!

How you can join the celebration:
· Say Thanks: Next time you visit Jasper County Library, give Kristina and the staff a quick shoutout.
· Share a Story: Tell us about a time a Jasper County Library worker helped you!
· Spread the Word: Use the hashtags below to show your support!

04/22/2026

In honor of National Library Workers Day yesterday, we celebrate the heart of the
Sparta-Hancock County Library, Sparta, GA —our incredible staff!

Let’s hear it for the incredible team that keeps our community curious and our shelves full of possibility! The appreciation continues today for National Library Outreach Day as we deliver a sweet treat to the team to thank them for their dedicated service.

Thank you, Sparta-Hancock team, for keeping our library running and our neighbors inspired. You make our community sweeter! 🧁❤️

How you can join the celebration:
· Say Thanks: Next time you’re in, give a quick shoutout to the staff.
· Share a Story: Tell us about a time a library worker helped you find exactly what you needed.
· Spread the Word: Use the hashtags below to show your support!

04/22/2026

Big news for a small house! The historic dollhouse is returning to its original home at the McDaniel-Tichenor House after decades at the Monroe-Walton County Library.

From its arrival at the library in the 1980s to its careful preservation by the Board of Trustees, this dollhouse has a rich history we can’t wait to share. Join us Thursday, April 30th at 4:30 p.m. to hear the full story of its journey and the local hands that kept it safe for 40+ years.

Do you have memories of visiting the dollhouse at the library? We want to hear them! Come help us "move in" and be part of a community photo to document this piece of Monroe history.