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From the Director: Hoopla Announcement
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Dear Patrons, The library has always taken pride in how carefully we listen to feedback from our patrons. Over the last several months, patrons have shared their disappointment with not being able to access content consistently on Hoopla, one of our eLibrary resources. We hear your frustration when you can’t check out the materials you want because Hoopla has reached its lending limit. It is important to understand there is a cost associated with each checkout of Hoopla materials and the lending limit prevents the library from overspending its budget for digital content. We are fortunate to have patrons who are enthusiastic users of all of our collections and resources, including Hoopla. Unfortunately, exponentially increasing costs for Hoopla services are unsustainable. Forsyth County Public Library will discontinue Hoopla on April 27, 2017. New eAudiobooks Available Now Funds budgeted for Hoopla are already being reallocated to growing other permanent eLibrary collections, such as eAudiobooks and eBooks that are more frequently requested by patrons. By far the most popular format on Hoopla has been eAudiobooks, and those patrons will be pleased to know that our Materials team has already acquired thousands of new titles for download in OneClickdigital. We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause. If you need assistance finding new materials in the eLibrary or using a mobile device to access materials, our staff will be glad to help. Please stop by the Ask Us desk or Ask a Librarian. Thank you for being a patron of the library. Sincerely, Anna Lyle Director
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Blood at the Root: An Afternoon with Patrick Phillips
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Cumming First United Methodist Church 770 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040 Saturday, April 8 at 4:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by Cumming First United Methodist Church and Forsyth County Public Library Join Forsyth County Public Library at Cumming First United Methodist Church for a special visit from Patrick Phillips, author of the critically acclaimed book about Forsyth County, Blood at the Root: A Racial Cleansing in America. He'll discuss the book and take questions from the audience, followed by a reception and book signing. Barnes & Noble will have copies of the book available for purchase and signing at the event. Published in 2016, Blood at the Root: A Racial Cleansing in America received many distinctions and was included in a number of "Best of" lists for 2016: - Best Books of 2016, The Boston Globe
- Top Ten History Books of 2016, Smithsonian
- Best Books of 2016, Publishers Weekly
- Top Books of 2016, The New York Times
- Notable Books of 2016, The New York Times Book Review
- Best Southern Books of 2016, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Blood at the Root: A Racial Cleansing in America provides a gripping look at the racial history of Forsyth County. It is a "sweeping American tale that spans the Cherokee removals of the 1830s, the hope and promise of Reconstruction, and the crushing injustice of Forsyth’s racial cleansing. With bold storytelling and lyrical prose, Phillips breaks a century-long silence and uncovers a history of racial terrorism that continues to shape America in the twenty-first century" (from publisher). To reserve a library copy of the book, please visit here.
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Spring Break at the Library
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We have a full week planned for Spring Break! Enjoy programs for kids and teens all week long at the Cumming, Hampton Park, and Post Road branches. Please note that due to the construction schedule, Sharon Forks will not offer Spring Break programs. For a full list of Spring Break programs, visit here. Below are a few examples of programs for kids and families.
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Spring Break Puppetpalooza It’s time for another Puppetpalooza! Come to the library for your spring break infusion of songs, dancing, and some of our favorite puppet shows! No registration required. Space is limited so please arrive early. All ages welcome. Cumming Library Tuesday, April 4 at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 3:15 p.m. Hampton Park Library Thursday, April 6 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Post Road Library
Thursday, April 6 at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 1:15 p.m.
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Storytime with Elephant and Piggie Join us for a Mo Willems storytime with the best of friends - Elephant and Piggie! We'll read books, dance, sing, make crafts, and at the end, meet special guests Elephant and Piggie themselves! No registration required. Space is limited so please arrive early. All ages welcome. Cumming Library
Thursday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. Hampton Park Library
Monday, April 3 at 2:30 p.m. Post Road Library
Saturday, April 8 at 11:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m.
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Last Chance to Apply for VolunTEENS!
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The library is looking for exceptional teen volunteers to help with our Summer Reading Program. You’ll stay busy and you’ll get great volunteer experience, too. Open to students entering 9th-12th grade who can commit to volunteering at least four weeks out of the summer. Visit here for important information about VolunTEEN recruitment, duties, and important deadlines and to access the VolunTEEN application. All applications must be submitted by Sunday, April 9 to be considered. Note: VolunTEEN openings are at the Cumming, Hampton Park, and Post Road branches. There are no openings at the Sharon Forks Library.
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Sharon Forks Library Construction Update
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The Sharon Forks Library continues to be a construction site! Visit our website for big project announcements and receive construction alerts by 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 library branches will be closed on Sunday, April 16 for Easter. We'll reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 17.
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Forsyth County Public Library 585 Dahlonega Street Cumming, Georgia 30040 770-781-9840www.forsythpl.org/ |
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