Is Abrahamic Hindutva a danger to India and to Hinduism? This is what some columnists have been decrying from the rooftops, especially citing recent instances of cow vigilantes and minority lynching. Defenders of Hindutva have rubbished this oxymoronic term as a case of false equivalence. Actually, though the coinage Abrahamic Hindutva is new, the idea behind it is quite old.

More than a hundred years ago in Gora, Rabindranath Tagore revealed the most aggressive and militant element in the Hindu fold to be actually alien to it. In stressing the primacy of non-violent resistance to British imperialism, Mahatma Gandhi also wanted Hindus not to turn into mirror images of their violent and greedy oppressors. For Bhimrao Ambedkar, Hinduism itself was so tainted and marred by caste-ridden inequality that it had to be radically overhauled or abandoned. More recently, Ashis Nandy has argued at length that true Hinduism is different from Hindutva. In similar vein, UR Ananthamurthys last book, Hindutva or Hind Swaraj, once again contrasts Savarkar with Gandhi.

Now former BBC journalist, now active columnist, Tufail Ahmad, has invented the term Abrahamic Hindutva to describe this internal threat to Hinduism. Open Source Institute, which he is supposed to head, does not have a presence either on the Internet or in the real intellectual-institutional space of Indias Capital. That Ahmad is a British citizen and probably funded by Western interests shouldnt prompt us to discredit what he says in a knee-jerk manner. In fact, his previous work, much of it against Islamic Jihadism, is quite courageous. He has also lashed out against Indian secularism and liberalism for often being weak and mistaken.

To give Ahmad and critics of Hindutva their due, fanaticism, whether in the name of protecting cows or restoring Hindu pride, should be shunned and curtailed. Hating others, wishing to dominate if not destroy them, is certainly not the way of any self-respecting and self-sustaining tradition, let alone of Hinduism. In his deeply felt and inspired book Rearming Hinduism (2014), Vamsee Juluri begins by urging us to remember, We came from a world of wisdom we can barely fathom in todays terms. How true. The survival of Hinduism is one of the great wonders of history. That an ancient tradition of knowing about ourselves in relation to the man-made world, the world of nature, and the higher world of the Gods and supernatural forces, has actually managed to persist all the travail and turmoil of time is nothing short of miraculous. Hinduism, as Juluri reminds us, is much more than a way of life, Hinduism is about intelligence, more than anything else. I would humbly modify that slightly to suggest that it is a way of knowing and living intelligently.

If so, what is the greatest threat that it faces? Is it mainly external, whether from aggressive Abrahamic faiths such as proselytizing Christianity, radical Islam, or fanatical Marxism? These ideologies refuse to live and let live; they wish to impose their truth upon all non-believers. Convert or perish whether in the here or hereafter. That seems to be their rallying cry when faced with people of other persuasions. When such ideologies have captured state power in the past or even in the present, they are capable of unleashing untold horrors on their Others. Their scripturally- or ideologically-sanctioned intolerance blunts them from any moral conscience or compunction in achieving their brutal and barbarous ends.

I have labelled such creeds as anti-Sanatani. They are hard-wired to believe that they have a monopoly over truth. They brook no dissent or disagreement. Their avowed goal is world-domination, usually authorised by some pious or high-sounding idea such as justice, equality, salvation, freedom, or even peace. But, actually, these ideals are the first ones to be betrayed or violated in their march to power. I call them obsessively monic monothetical, monotheistic, monobibliolatrous, monoprophetic, monomorphic, monocultural, monolinguistic, monoparty, monoideological, or mono-whatever. Hinduism, by contrast, is radically plural, defiant of any single way even to define, encapsulate, or understand it.

But while it battles anti-Sanatani ideologies, some say that Hinduism itself runs the risk of morphing into its Other, of turning Semitic, Abrahamic, monothetical. Hinduism may end up akin to its antagonists, intolerant, power-hungry, instrumental, and authoritarian. How to avoid this? Of all the savants who tried to understand the threats to Hinduism, whether external or internal, perhaps the most relevant and useful to our times, is Sri Aurobindo. He teaches us how best to integrate the past with the present, the modern West with our own intrinsic civilisational genius, the imperatives of realpolitik with the higher calling of Dharma. Without fetishising non-violence or being excessively shy of wielding power, Hindus must not also turn themselves into ferocious or intolerant bullies just because they have a brute majority.

I do not believe that there is any such thing as Abrahamic Hindutva. Nor does it look as if Hindu self-assertion poses a grave danger to Hinduism or India. Yet we must not turn Hinduism into merely a political ideology or tool to achieve hegemony. We must always remember that India is and must remain greater than any party, ideology, or political movement. In that lofty idea of India inheres our Swaraj and the greatness of our nation.

The author is a poet and Professor at JNU. Views expressed are personal.

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CHENNAI: Have a fetish for organic stationery or vegan food? Sunday will see 10 startups showcasing and selling products ranging from handmade jewellery, homemade personal care products, vegan chocolates and ice-creams in the city. The Fall Folly, conceptualised by a group of entrepreneurs united by the love for all things eco-friendly, vegan and sustainable, will be hosted at Karya Space, a coworking space in the city. "What is different about this marketplace is that all the products being showcased are eco-friendly and cruelty free. Visitors can chat with the founders to hear their story, view the products and buy, if they wish," said Arjjun Chander, founder, Karya Space who has offered his space in RK Salai free of cost for the event. In a bid to promote niche product startups that often get overshadowed by commercial brands, The Fall Folly is intended to provide a platform for small businesses that have unique products to showcase and sell them. For instance, Cocoatrait, the distributors of Mason & Co will bring vegan chocolates made bean to bar at Auroville. Bottled Bliss offers a range of homemade personal care products. VeggyTable will bring in vegan take away food while the Eco Trunk will showcase lifestyle products that are organic and cruelty free. Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory, based out of Pondicherry, produces paper from 100% cotton rag pulp. Their paper is durable and lends itself well to stationary which will be showcased at the Folly. The marketplace is being organised by Arture, a lifestyle accessories brand that uses cork as an alternative to leather, Aurosoya, which works with organic soya beans to promote health and wellness, Rossbelle, an affordable luxury brand, VegPlanet Magazine, a vegetarian/ vegan lifestyle publication and Chennaiyil.com, a local social media website. "Young local entrepreneurs are holding hands together to create an amazing shopping experience and a platform where all products showcased are made ethically, with love and with minimal damage to the environment. This is definitely a great start to a wonderful change," said Thasneem Masood, cofounder Rossbelle.

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In a major blow to DU, Sisodia has decided to discontinue financial aid to 28 colleges.

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He cited unchecked corruption breeding in the university behind the decision.

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The move is likely to have an impact on the long awaited appointment of permanent principals.

In a major blow to Delhi University (DU), deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia has decided to discontinue financial aid to 28 colleges, including prominent ones such as Gargi College, Kamala Nehru College, Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Shaheed Rajguru College, Maharaja Agrasen College and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College.

Citing unchecked corruption breeding in the university by not forming governing bodies in the 28 fully and partially funded colleges, Sisodia tweeted the guideline and said, "Have ordered finance department to stop funding for Delhi government funded 28 Delhi University colleges, as DU is not willing to form governing bodies for last 10 months."

"I cannot allow unchecked corruption and irregularities to be sustained on Delhi government funds in the name of education," Sisodia tweeted, sending the varsity officials in a panic.

Calling the move political, DU dean of colleges Devesh Sinha said, "The university has been following guidelines to formulate the governing bodies with due caution. The governing bodies are scrutinised thoroughly by our executive council by including representatives from all cited fields like education, law, media and sports."

He added that the university has assured the Delhi government by writing to them and ensuring that governing bodies in the government-run colleges will be constituted by August.

The move is likely to have an impact on the long awaited appointment of permanent principals and faculty members. Currently, due to the absence of governing bodies, nearly 26 colleges of the varsity are being run by officiating or "acting principals".

The government funds 28 colleges of DU, out of which 12 are fully funded and include Maharaja Agrasen College, Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Shaheed Rajguru College, Maharaja Agrasen College and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College.

The government also partially funds 16 colleges by providing 5 per cent of the financial aid, which includes Gargi College, Kamala Nehru College, Institute of Home Economics, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College (morning and evening) and Sri Aurobindo College (morning and evening).

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BENGALURU: Bhu means earth and naman means to prostrate. This is a sitting spinal twist.

STEPS: Sit in dandasan with your legs extended in front. First the warm-up: Inhale and take your arms over your head. Exhale and place both hands on the floor beside your right buttock (your elbows will be bent) do not bend your knees and try to keep both buttocks on the floor. Inhale and take arms over the head and repeat on the other side. FINAL POSE: Now inhale again with arms overhead, when you twist to the right the right hand will be placed on the floor 8-12 inches behind the buttocks in line with the spine and the left hand will be placed beside the right hip (here again do not bend your knees and try to keep both buttocks on the floor). Try to bring the forehead towards the floor by twisting the torso. This is a deeper twist to the spine. Bend your elbows to facilitate the twist and the bend but do not strain yourself.Repeat on the other side.

BENEFITS: This pose gives a nice twist to the spine and also the lower back. It improves the flexibility of your spine and prepares you for advanced poses.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Do not try this if you have a slip disc, hernia or a chronic back pain.

Anshu Vyas Seetharaman is a yoga and fitness trainer at Sri Aurobindo Society, Bengaluru. (110 Gangadhara Chetty Road, Ulsoor)Email: bodysculpting.yogatherapy@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/bsytbangalore/

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WESTHAMPTON Regnaleb Enterprises, a sales and marketing consulting firm, announced it is offering high-caliber sales-management and growth strategies to small and mid-size companies throughout Western and Central Mass. The organization is led by Art Belanger, an experienced sales and marketing professional with more than 30 years in the industry.

Ive had the experience of working for large corporations, mid- to small-sized businesses, and successful startups, building sales teams from the ground up, said Belanger. Mentoring sales representatives and implementing long-term strategic plans has been my passion. Im looking forward to working with local business leaders to streamline their tactics.

The Regnaleb process utilizes the salesQB program to conduct a complete audit of an organizations current sales and marketing process. The results are used to benchmark performance and identify areas for growth and improvement. Following the audit, business leaders will be taken through an in-depth report that will pinpoint methods for increased efficiency throughout the entire sales process, from lead generation and management tactics to the use of digital technologies like CRM, software programs, and social media.

A successful salesforce is empowered, efficient, and informed, Belanger said, adding that Regnaleb Enterprises will offer a custom road map to improve communications, management, customer service, and sales techniques to drive increased performance.

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What to Know

An undercover investigation by the NBC 4 New York I-Team and Telemundo 47 Investiga has found the black market sale of fake safety training cards for New York City construction workers is still booming, despite more than two dozen on-the-job deaths in the last few years and outreach by local officials.

Workers on big projects are required by law to have 10 hours of training approved by the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and carry a card certifying completion. The cost of training ranges from $150 to $300.

But black market sales of fake cards have been a scourge of the industry, and an increasing priority for investigators as more than 30 workers have died in construction accidents in the past two years, records show.

Mark Peters, commissioner of the New York City Department of Investigation (DOI),said his agency has looked into deaths on construction sites where workers had fake OSHA cards, and the findings were troublesome.

"The fatalities were related to things that you would know to be careful of if you had proper safety training," Peters said.

He described the fake cards as a real problem.

"Workers arent getting the safety training that they need when they have these fake cards and thats really dangerous," Peters added.

In some cases, workers get fake cards because they don't want to miss time on the job, according to Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance. In other cases, Vance says employers don't want the workers to take the time off to get cards.

"Many of these [workers] are non-English speaking. There is definitely a huge power differential between themselves and their employers, Vance said.

The I-Team and Telemundo 47 Investiga found its simple to get a fake card. After just a few minutes talking with fake ID dealers on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights, an undercover producer purchased one for $60.

The name of a certified OSHA trainer Victor Pacheco was printed on the card.

This has been going on for seven or eight years, Pacheco said, whos been in the business for a decade and worked as an OSHA enforcement officer. But its not only me. My boss, his name is being used on fake cards. People that work for me, their names are on fake cards. Its all around."

The DOI and Manhattan district attorney's office have fought back, at times arresting workers with fake cards and those selling them. But now, with the Manhattan Construction Task Force, theyre trying a new approach in cooperation with other agencies.

We have essentially said to workers, Come in. Hand in your fake OSHA card. No questions asked,'" Peters said. "And well take the card. Well give you the 10 hours of training. Well give it to you for free, and then you can have a legitimate card."

The training is provided with local partners, including the Mexican consulate. In eight months, the program has taken 1,500 fake cards off the street.

Vance said the message to workers is clear: We want you to be safe. It doesnt matter where you come from. Your immigration status doesnt matter. If you want to work in New York City, we want to help you make sure you and your family are safe.

Despite the programs success, Peters admits its an uphill battle.

Last week we confiscated cards from a construction site around the corner from our own offices. So yeah, while weve gotten a lot of cards off the street, there are probably thousands of fake cards still out there, he said.

A big part of the problem, authorities say, is that OSHA cards have been on paper stock and easily forged. That is changing.

In a statement, OSHA said its taken action to prevent or minimize [fake card] activity with the introduction last year of plastic cards that include a QR code. Scanned information includes the workers name and details about their training.

I give OSHA a lot of credit, said Peters. One of the things thats good for the future is the new cards are harder to fake. Although we have seen some fake cards that are new, too.

Workers in New York City must renew their safety training every five years, which means the paper cards will slowly become obsolete.

On Friday, the city's political leaders responded to the report by NBC 4 New York I-Team and Telemundo 47 Investiga.

Sen. Chuck Schumer said he'll work to maintain adequate funding and "beat back efforts to roll back worker safety standards" in the upcoming budget so that OSHA "has the resources to be the cop on the beat."

"Construction work is inherently dangerous and certified safety training is essential to prevent injury and death," the senator said in a statement.

A spokesperson for City Hall said, "No building is worth a person's life." The spokesperson said the city "is working with the City Council and stakeholders to strengthen training beyond the current OSHA-10 requirements, with measures to verify that workers have gotten the training they need to be safe on the job."

The spokesperson also said City Hall will evaluate and incorporate improvements to the cards for any new training to prevent fraud, and that it will enhance enforcement to ensure developers and contractors are fulfilling their responsibilities to prevent worker injuries and deaths.

Rep. Adriano Espaillat called the report "deeply concerning" in a statement, and said he'll take a closer look at the issue. "Cutting corners is not and cannot be acceptable and we must ensure workers have access to the required and vital training that OSHA provides lives are at stake," he said.

In a statement, Rep. Joe Crowley blamed Republicans in Congress, who he said "repeatedly starved [OSHA] and other federal labor law enforcement agencies of needed resources." The congressman said necessary investments need to be made in OSHA so inspectors can ensure work sites are safe, and that there needs to be improved security features on certification cards, or that a database needs to be developed to track them.

"I hope OSHA and federal law enforcement agencies will crack down on this disturbing trend," Crowley said.

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To report unsafe working conditions, contact the Manhattan Construction Task Force via WhatsApp @ 646.712.0298 or call 311.

Published at 4:00 PM EDT on Aug 3, 2017 | Updated at 8:39 PM EDT on Aug 4, 2017

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It took one week into training camp and an injury to get the Eagles to bring in another veteran cornerback. Former Falcons, Packers and Colts corner Tay Glover-Wright signed with Philadelphia last Monday.

Wrights first day of practice was the first session that included live hitting for the Eagles. The fourth-year cornerback had been out of the NFL since being released by the Colts in September of last year.

Only 24 years old at the time, Wright still had plenty of his life left to live so he had to look into work outside of the NFL. He found a job doing door to door sales in Atlanta which only made him want to go back to training for the NFL.

I was sitting at home after the Colts cut me and I decided to check out marketing. I didnt have a true idea what direct marketing was, Wright said after practice. I didnt think I was going to be going door to door selling cable but I was one of the top sellers in the office. When I do what I do, I do it well! That wasnt really for me. I didnt really like walking around like that and made the call to Coach Anderson at Oregon State.

He worked out with the Eagles in December but didnt get signed so he went to Oregon State to work out and stay in shape.Wright knew fellow CB Mitch White before he came to Philadelphia. He was in Green Bay with Whites brother Myles who played wide receiver.

Wright said he and guard Chance Warmack have known each other since their younger days in the Atlanta area. He and Patrick Robinson were also teammates with the Colts in 2015.

When he got the call saying that he was signed by the Eagles, everything else stopped. It was time to take advantage of another opportunity.

I dropped everything that I was doing and came in to chase my dream, Wright said. I know the window is only open for so long so I had to do it while I can. Its a true blessing to be back after a whole year off. I didnt have to get a second chance but I did so I have to make the most out of this opportunity.

Although he was working out and trying to stay in shape, the rigors of training camp cant be simulated. Wright said he is still getting into football shape.

I am focused on learning this playbook and getting in football shape. I am out here running around tired, said Wright. Every day after practice I am out here running gassers. As time goes on, I am getting better and soon I should be able to bring some heat and make some plays.

Fridays practice had been over for almost an hour, but Wright remained on the field with fellow corner C.J. Smith and once again teammate Patrick Robinson.

The three defensive backs were getting lessons from Brian Dawkins, one of the best DBs to ever play for Philadelphia. Wright is working with the third-team defense at right corner.

Wright will get his first taste of NFL action this season when the Eagles travel to Green Bay to face the Packers on August 10.

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The Chattanooga Beer Board came down hard Thursday morning on the Kangaroo Express at Jenkins and Shallowford roads east of Hamilton Place mall and gave it a 10-day suspension of beer sales for the May 30 sale of beer to a minor.

The convenience store's new general manager blamed the sale on a recently hired female clerk who thought she made a mistake when the underage police decoy's identification caused a new cash register to read: "invalid format."

Beer board members countered that the clerk could have compared the birth date on the customer's ID to an age-of-purchase calculator on display near the register.

"She could have looked at the license and determined that," beer board member Andre Harriman said. "I think your excuses are moot."

Beer board member Trevor Atchley called the excuse that the clerk didn't understand how to use the equipment "the worst excuse I could imagine."

Beer board members worried there was a lack of training at the Kangaroo Express at 2300 Jenkins Road and at other Kangaroo Express stores run by the same owner. Beer board member Chris Keene made a motion for a 10-day suspension to "get the owner's attention." The beer board voted 5-1 in favor of the suspension that begins Aug. 10, with member James Hobbs opposed.

The beer board discussed a bar simply called The Bar at 4904 Rossville Blvd. after Chattanooga police Officer John Collins said that, acting on a tip, the police department's vice unit discovered illegal gambling, liquor sold without a license, and building code violations there.

The bar's owner has "severe health issues," Collins told the beer board, and his daughter had been running it, but she bowed out to take care of her father. So now the bar's being run by a woman who's a family friend who's trying to keep the business afloat, Collins said.

"The bar is like a train on the track without a driver," said beer board member Lee Dear, who made a motion for a 30-day suspension of beer sales, which didn't get seconded.

The beer board split with a 3-3 vote on a three-day suspension. Then, at Atchley's suggestion, the board decided to postpone any action until its next meeting.

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Beginning today, anyone with a Brooklyn or New York Public Library card can stream the Criterion Collection online for free. As Gothamist points out, the perk is the result of a new partnership with Kanopy, a streaming service available to public and university libraries.

The NYPL already has a bunch of movies available to stream online, but the Kanopy partnership adds 30,000 films to their database. This includes more than 400 movies in the Criterion Collection, like Eraserhead and The Blob.

New York is not the first public library to offer the Criterion Collection online. Kanopy says its already working with more than 4,000 public libraries globally. This includes the LA Public Library, Boulder Public Library, plus universities like McGill, Dartmouth, and Princeton.

Anyone with a NYPL card will be able to watch up to 10 movies per month, according to Gothamist. Each movie will be available for three days after you start watching.

There are only a few places to stream the Criterion Collection online. The collection was available on Hulu Plus for a few years, but the company abandoned ship in 2016, after it launched the art house streaming service FilmStruck with Turner Classic Movies.

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THOMASVILLE LIBRARY:

Celebration 365 is back! On Friday, at noon, learn about the diversity in your community from Elijah Miranda with Vashti Center.

Join us for the event of a lifetime. On Friday, Aug. 18, at 4 p.m., learn about solar eclipses from NASAs Richard Johanboeke through Skype. Then, beginning Monday, Aug. 21 around 1 p.m., see the solar eclipse with our complimentary glasses. Peak eclipse time should be around 2:30 p.m. Glasses are first-come, first-served.

Local author alert. On Friday, Aug. 25 at noon, meet Cassie Dandridge Selleck as she discusses "The Pecan Man" and her newer work, "What Matters in Mayhew!"

Were Bookin It will meet at the library on Monday, Aug. 14, at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room. Visitors and new members are always welcome. The meeting will involve a Skype session with Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of "Be Frank with Me."

Come visit our Book Sale Room on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Your donations benefit your library.

Adult literacy at the library. Do you or someone you know want to improve your reading skills? Are you preparing for the GED test? Would you like to volunteer to help with Adult Literacy? Contact Kathryn Sawyer at (229) 225-5252 for more information.

Become a member of the Friends of the Library today. We have forms for 2017 membership available at our front desk. Your participation helps the library with programming, books and other materials added to the library.

Do you have an E-Reader? The library offers an online database full of free audiobooks and E-books you can download directly to your device. All you need is your library card and online password. Go to http://www.tcpls.org and click on the GADD link to begin downloading today.

Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ThomasCountyPublicLibrarySystem

Follow us on Instagram @tcpls

Check out our website for more information and answers to your questions at http://www.tcpls.org

REFERENCE

Check out our computer classes for August.

Every Monday in August at 10 a.m. Stop in for Computer Basics.

Monday at 6 p.m., Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Learn how to create business spreadsheets in Excel.

Monday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m; Wednesday, Aug. 16 and Friday Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. How to Build Your Resume.

Monday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 23 and Friday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. Learn how to write papers in Word using APA.

Georgia Public Libraries launched Niche Academy service to enhance patron training with access to electronic resources. Ask the reference desk for more information.

Do you want to learn a second language? GALILEO offers Mango Languages free through Georgia Public Libraries. Contact the library so we can help you get started today.

TEENS

Check out our Teen Events.

Starting back in August, join us every Friday at 3:30 p.m. for Gamers Club.

Every Monday in August, join us in the Makerspace at 4 p.m. for painting, coding, crafts and much more.

Manga Readers Club! Join us on Wednesday at 4 p.m. to learn about Inuyasha.

Wednesday, Aug. 23, After School Scavenger Hunt. Charlie the Gnome lost his Pokmon. Help him find all eight by following the clues. Do you have what it takes to find them all?

Teen volunteers needed. You can help, participate, and even use the hours you gain for your school requirements. For more information, see the Reference staff.

CHILDREN

Toddler Time will be back in August. Children ages 2-4 years old can enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Our next get-together will be on Thursday.

Cuddle Time will be back every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Cuddle Time is for infants from birth to 24 months of age and their caregivers. Enjoy nursery rhymes, fingerplays, board books, bounces, and activity songs with your baby! We will meet again on Aug. 11.

Get ready for LEGO Club. Join us every Thursday beginning Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. in the Storyroom and build something awesome with your friends.

Back to School Craft. Make something fun Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 4 p.m.

BRANCHES:

All branch libraries will be hosting a solar eclipse viewing on Monday, Aug. 21, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Solar eclipse glasses will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Boston:

Thursday at 2 p.m. Join the Boston Readers Club and enjoy some smores as we discuss book choices for future meetings.

Thursday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. For National Love My Feet Day, enter for a drawing for a free pedicure and enjoy some feet treats.

Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 4 p.m. Watch a movie about the Tooth Fairy and receive some gifts for your teeth.

Thursday, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m. Enjoy trail mix and check out our hiking trail information.

Coolidge:

Monday at 3 p.m. Adult Word Search. Win a prize.

Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Kids/Teens Back-to-School word search. Win a prize.

Thursday at 5 p.m. Essential Oils Workshop. Learn how to kick toxic chemicals out of your home with simple and affordable steps.

Monday, Aug. 14 at 4:30 p.m. Join us for a Mosaic Craft using colored gemstones.

Thursday, Aug. 17 at 4:30 p.m. Learn about the significance of the solar eclipse with our Eclipse Talk.

Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 3:30 p.m. BINGO for Adults.

Monday, Aug. 28 at 4:30 p.m. Movie Monday. Watch a brand new movie and enjoy some popcorn.

Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 4:30 p.m. Lego Club.

Meigs:

Monday Submit your drawing/design for the new Meigs cookbook. If your design is chosen, you receive a prize.

Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Book Lovers Day by making a bookmark.

Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 4:30 p.m. Create a mysterious Message in a Bottle.

Thursday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. Check out Adult Coloring Club.

Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 4:30 p.m. Create Binoculars.

Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 4:30 p.m. Make your own Model Art.

Ochlocknee:

Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. Join us for Playdoh fun.

Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 4:30 p.m. Enter our Word Search Contest for Teens and Children.

Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 4:30 p.m. Kids can make their own potato cow.

Pavo:

Wednesday and Thursday at 4 p.m. After School Cartoons and Snack. Take a short break from homework and hang out at the library.

Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 4:30 p.m. Wee Wednesday. Story and Snack for preschool age and up.

GOOD READS

"Gone Gull" by Donna Andrews

"On Her Majestys Frightfully Secret Service" by Rhys Bowen

"Crime Scene" by Jonathan Kellerman

"Dragonsworn" by Sherrilyn Kenyon

"The One Ive Waited For" by Mary B. Morrison

"Nothing Stays Buried" by P.J. Tracy

With every book, you go back to school. You become a student. You become an investigative reporter. You spend a little time learning what its like to live in someone elses shoes. John Irving

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