Azalea Regional Library System

Upcoming Closure: Juneteenth

All AZRLS member libraries will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026.

While our doors are closed, our digital collection is always open! Visit www.azalealibraries.org/books to access Libby, Hoopla, and Freading for 24/7 e-books, audiobooks, streaming media, and research tools.

See you soon!

June is Audiobook Month!

Earbuds in, world out. Celebrate Audiobook Month with endless listens on Hoopla! No borrows? No problem! Titles in Hoopla's Bonus Borrows program don't count against your limit, and they're available the last seven days of each month. Enjoy Hoopla all month long! https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/30266

🏆 Walton County Students and Families!

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the Mayor’s Reading Club is launching the ultimate summer reading showdown from June 15th to July 25th! We are throwing down the gauntlet to see which community has the ultimate pride.

The Mission: Help your local library cluster hit the "250 Mark" by logging books in the Beanstack app. The math is simple: if just 32 students in your cluster read 8 books (that's only 1 book a week!), your community hits the milestone! Parents, grandparents, and friends can join the action too! We have launched a special Adult Challenge—every book you read and log directly adds points to your community cluster's grand total. Teamwork makes the dream work!

Which school and library cluster will dominate and take home the heavyweight America 250 Custom Reading Chain and the Mayor's Reading Cup trophy?
📖 Monroe Cluster (Monroe-Walton County Library)
📖 Loganville Cluster (OKelly Memorial Library)
📖 Social Circle City Schools (W. H. Stanton Memorial Library)
📖 Walnut Grove Cluster (Walnut Grove Public Library)

Your Winning Playbook: 1️⃣ Read & Log: Youth read 8 books and track them on Beanstack (reading to younger siblings counts!). Adults log your books to boost the score! 2️⃣ Earn Swag: Complete fun "Citizenship in Action" library activities to unlock digital badges and collect real-world collector buttons and stickers. 3️⃣ Check the Leaderboard: Watch the live community progress bar in the app to keep your library in the lead.

Are you ready to make history? Click the link below to download the Beanstack and get ready to log your first book this Monday, June 15th!

🔗 https://azalealibraries.beanstack.com/reader365

Go on a quest at your library! Families, explore new ways to use your library and collect new Library Explorers trading cards! Kids can earn cards by checking out books, completing reading challenges, attending storytime, using library tech, checking out passes for free admission to great places around Georgia, and more. Ask your local librarian how to get started!

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Collect Library Explorers Trading Cards! Explore, discover, connect, and create with your local Georgia publ...

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

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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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!

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!

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!