December News
@ FCPL brings library news directly to your Inbox: news about programs, events, new collections and technology, and other changes. We hope you'll appreciate being "on the same page!"
In This Issue
Sensitive Santa
Mrs. Claus to Visit Early Literacy Storytime
Polar Express Storytimes
Living the #ShelfLife
Holiday Hours
Sensitive Santa
Children of all ages with sensory sensitivities or other special needs can enjoy a relaxed visit with Santa Claus at the library's Sensitive Santa programs.
 
Families can sign up for a 10-minute visit, giving children time to become comfortable with Santa, rather than being rushed through the visit. Parents and caregivers are welcome to take photos during their family’s visit with Santa.
 
Registration is required to attend. Please let us know if your child will need a longer time or special consideration.

Cumming Library
Saturday, December 9 starting at 1:00 p.m.
Please call (770) 781-9840 ext. 9919 to schedule a visit.
 
Hampton Park Library
Saturday, December 9 starting at 9:00 a.m. 
Please call (770) 781-9840 ext. 6709 to schedule a visit.
 
Post Road Library
Sunday, December 3 starting at 2:00 p.m.
Please email echolsl@forsythpl.org to schedule a visit.
 
Learn more about Sensitive Santa >
Mrs. Claus to Visit Early Literacy Storytime
Staff from the Cumming Library will partner with Georgia Highlands Medical Services, Literacy Forsyth, and Forsyth County Schools to host a special early literacy event for families.
 
The program will include stories and songs in English and Spanish, as well as a puppet show and crafts. Children can also meet Mrs. Claus and receive free children’s books.
 
Admission is free and, while the program is designed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, children of all ages are welcome to attend with a caregiver.
 
'Tis the Season for Stories
Tuesday, December 5
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Highlands Medical Plaza, Training Room
475 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming, GA 30040
 
Learn more on Facebook >
Polar Express Storytimes
Climb on board for a trip to the North Pole and send your holiday spirit soaring with a reading of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg.
 
We'll also enjoy a puppet show, songs, holiday crafts, and activities. Then, a special visitor from the North Pole will join us for greetings and photos! 
 
Space is limited, so please arrive early.
 
Cumming Library
Thursday, December 7 at 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
 
Hampton Park Library
Tuesday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 19 at 6:00 p.m.
 
Post Road Library
Friday, December 22 at 3:15 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.
 
Learn more about Polar Express storytimes >
Living the #ShelfLife
It's hard to believe that almost 18 months have passed since we first started sharing new materials and reading recommendations with our patrons on Instagram.
 
Each week we enjoy finding hidden gems in the stacks and bringing good books to your attention. It has also been our distinct pleasure to hear about the books you love and help you recommend them to other local readers.
 
We're looking forward to carrying on with the #ShelfLife in 2018 and we hope you'll join our conversation on Instagram. If there's a book you'd like to share, please feel free to tag us @forsythpubliclibrary and use the hashtags #ShelfLife and #ForsythReads.
 
Not an Instagram user? No worries. We collect our #ShelfLife posts on the Bookmarked Blog at the end of each week, so you can stop by and leave us a comment about what you're reading or tell us what you'd like to see next in our feed.
Holiday Hours
Please note that all library locations will close at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 23 and will remain closed through Tuesday, December 26 in observance of Christmas. All branches will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27.
 
All library branches will close at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 31 and remain closed on Monday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day. We will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2.
 
During the holidays, we invite you to visit the eLibrary at www.forsythpl.org to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and access other online resources.
 
We wish you seasons readings!
Forsyth County Public Library
585 Dahlonega Street
Cumming, Georgia 30040
770-781-9840

www.forsythpl.org/