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Important Information About Reserving Rooms for Public Use
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From January 1 to January 14, the library will not be accepting future reservation requests for the use of meeting rooms and conference rooms. To reserve a study room during this period, please call 770-781-9840. Existing approved reservations for use of the meeting rooms and conference rooms will not be affected by this transition. Consideration of future meeting room and conference room reservation requests will resume on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Patrons may begin submitting all room reservations requests, including study room reservations, at that time. Your patience during this process is greatly appreciated.
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If you’ve visited the Hampton Park branch of the Forsyth County Public Library, you’ve probably noticed the statue of two young readers sharing a book. Until now, no one knew how to address the statues.
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Atlanta & Civil Rights Movement with author Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado Saturday, November 3 at 3:00 p.m. Post Road Library Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado, locally known as The Historian in Heels, created an open museum along four miles of the Atlanta BeltLine Trail featuring images and information from her book Images of America: Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement, 1944-1968. Dr. Sims-Alvarado will discuss the stories she uncovered during her research and copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
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Fall Ball Storytime with the NFL Saturday, November 10 at 11:15 a.m. Post Road Library Wear your favorite team jerseys or cheerleading outfits and celebrate football and fall sports with a special Saturday Storytime. A player from the National Football League will join us to read a book and sign autographs! This event is supported by the Atlanta Former Players Chapter.
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Diwali Celebration Sunday, November 11, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sharon Forks Library Celebrate Hindu culture with crafts for all ages, food, henna tattoos, performances, and more. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m, with dance performances beginning at 2:00 p.m. All ages and cultures welcome.
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The Trail of Tears and the Cherokees with author W. Jeff Bishop Tuesday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m. Hampton Park Library W. Jeff Bishop, director of the Funk Heritage Center at Reinhardt University and author of Agatahi: The Cherokee Trail of Tears, will speak about local Native American history, describing the journey from the Cherokee homelands of the Southeast to what later became Oklahoma. He will also share the new discoveries the Center has made during its preparation for a new exhibit on the Trail of Tears, slated to open early next year.
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Aromatherapy & Essential Oils with Kelly Clonts, Clinical Herbalist and Aromatherapist Tuesday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. Sharon Forks Library Explore the benefits and uses of essential oils with a focus on respiratory and seasonal support, as well as general safety guidelines for proper use and formulations. Participants will get to sample common essential oils and will receive a complimentary aromatherapy guide to take home.
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More Fall Programs Enjoy the great outdoors and explore seasonal activities with these upcoming programs:
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Cardholder Perks: BookFlix
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Help your child build the vocabulary, fluency, and early literacy skills they need to succeed in kindergarten. BookFlix pairs animated stories with non-fiction eBooks to connect reading with real life.
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All Forsyth County Public Library locations will close at 5:30 p.m.on Wednesday, November 21. All Library locations will remain closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving.
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Forsyth County Public Library 585 Dahlonega Street Cumming, Georgia 30040 770-781-9840www.forsythpl.org/ |
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