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Local Experts Discuss Global Politics at Cumming Library
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Professors from the University of North Georgia (UNG) will lead a series of eight discussions on complex global issues at the Cumming Library. The series is part of Great Decisions 2017, a national program presented by the Foreign Policy Association to help local communities better understand global politics, government, and foreign issues that affect the United States.
Each session will be held on Thursday evenings in February and March (no meeting March 16) at 7:00 p.m. at the Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Street. Admission is free, but advance registration is requested at www.forsythpl.org.
The first event in the Great Decisions series will focus on the European Union (EU) and the impact of the United Kingdom’s vote to exit the EU. Dr. Craig Greathouse, Associate Department Head and Professor, Department of Political Science & International Affairs at UNG, will address Europe’s refugee crisis, lingering financial recession, and the constant threat of terrorism in “The Future of Europe” on Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 p.m.
The U.S. political mood toward trade has gone sour, as evidenced by President Trump’s recent action to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Dr. Michael Gove, Assistant Professor of Economics in the Mike Cottrell College of Business will lead a discussion on the metrics used to gauge economic strength and how the U.S. can develop appropriate policy solutions in “Trade and Politics” on Thursday, February 9.
In “Conflict in the South China Sea,” Dr. Christopher Jespersen, Dean of UNG’s College of Arts & Letters, will dissect the competing territorial claims in the South China Sea, explain China’s increasing naval presence, and outline the careful diplomacy required to keep tensions from boiling over. This discussion will be held on Thursday, February 16.
Many American policymakers say that Saudi Arabia’s promotion of Wahhabism, an extremely conservative version of Islam, creates jihadists. They also point to the country’s lack of democracy, women’s rights and human rights as a source of instability. Dr. Victoria Hightower, Associate Professor in UNG’s Department of History, Anthropology & Philosophy, will address these topics and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s attempts to shift political power to a younger generation in “Saudi Arabia in Transition,” on Thursday, February 23.
Topics for discussion in March include U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum, Latin America’s Political Pendulum, Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan, and Nuclear Security.
While advance knowledge of these topics is not required to participate in the Great Decisions series, the Foreign Policy Association published a Great Decisions 2017 Briefing Book that can be purchased online or borrowed from the Forsyth County Public Library’s collection. A Great Decisions 2017 DVD is also available online and at the library and includes eight 30-minute documentaries.
For more information, or to register to attend a Great Decisions discussion, please visit www.forsythpl.org.
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Post Road Library Hosts Exhibit in February
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The Tragedy of War: Japanese American Internment Post Road Library On display February 7-28 During World War II 120,000 ethnic Japanese on the west coast, two-thirds of them American citizens, were forced into a series of camps to live under armed guard. Japanese-American confinement was authorized by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supported by Congress and the Supreme Court. Authorities feared that Japanese residents were disloyal and might aid in a Japanese invasion of the United States. Japanese Americans contested these charges throughout the war and later sought formal redress. In 1983, a bipartisan congressional committee concluded that confinement was based on war hysteria, failure of government and military leadership, and racism against those of Japanese ancestry. The Tragedy of War: Japanese American Internment revisits the injustice of Japanese-American confinement by telling their stories and asking questions that resonate today. (Source: Museum of History and Holocaust Education at Kennesaw State University)
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We're having a party! We're making a fuss! We want you to celebrate with us! Did you know that Dr. Seuss would turn 113 on March 2nd? Let's celebrate! We will have Seuss-themed fun for the whole family -- songs, stories, puppet shows, and more! Registration is not required. All ages are welcome to attend this family event. Cumming Library Tuesday, February 28 at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 3:15 p.m. Hampton Park Library Thursday, March 2 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Post Road Library Thursday, March 2 at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 1:15 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at 11:15 a.m. Image Credit: Seuss Enterprises
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Did you know that FCPL offers three monthly book clubs for kids? Please join us! For more information on book clubs for kids, visit here. Chatterbooks Cumming Library Thursday, February 23 at 4:00 p.m. This book group is for grades K-2 and features crafts, activities, and discussion based around a book. The book will be read aloud in the program, so it isn't necessary to read the book ahead of time. Homeschool Book Buzz Post Road Library Tuesday, February 28 at 1:30 p.m. This Month: Biographies This book group is for kids in grades K-5 and gives kids the freedom to read a book of their choice, and then practice their public speaking skills by sharing a brief report with the group. STEAM Rollers Cumming Library Thursday, February 23 at 4:00 p.m. This book group is for kids in grades 3-5 and features STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) crafts, activities, and discussion based on a book.
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Sharon Forks Library Construction Update
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If you have visited the Sharon Forks Library recently, you probably noticed it is officially a construction site! Cooper & Co. General Contractors are preparing the site for building the 18,000 square feet expansion, which will nearly double the size of the existing branch. Because access to the rear and side of the building has been blocked off, a manual book return has been placed on the front porch and is available for returns 24 hours a day. We have noticed that late afternoon parking can be a bit challenging. If you have any flexibility in your schedule, we recommend you plan a visit to Sharon Forks on Monday or Friday during the school day when we usually see fewer patrons. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to sign up for alerts via email or text message. GET ALERTS BY EMAIL Get updates in your email inbox for service interruptions, construction closures, and programs when you subscribe to the @ Sharon Forks newsletter here. GET ALERTS BY TEXT MESSAGE Text SHARONFORKS to 797979 to receive updates via text message for service interruptions and construction-related closures at the Sharon Forks Library.
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All FCPL branches will be closed on Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day.
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Forsyth County Public Library 585 Dahlonega Street Cumming, Georgia 30040 770-781-9840www.forsythpl.org/ |
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