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They say all good things must come to an end, and our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program is no exception. This summer 7,017 participants of all ages read a total of 89,368 books and spent 5,136,978 minutes reading between May 25 and July 31 in FCPL's summer reading program! Of course, the experience of reading is a reward in and of itself, but our summer reading prizes definitely sweeten the experience. Keep reading for more information about our incremental prizes and upcoming Grand Prize drawings. As Forsyth County students head back to school, I want to remind everyone that FCPL is here to champion ALL stages of learning. Leslie Marinelli FCPL Communications Manager |
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If you participated in our summer reading program through Beanstack, make sure you apply any earned Grand Prize tickets to the Grand Prize Drawings of your choice by this Thursday, August 4. We'll be doing the Grand Prize drawings on Friday, August 5 and will notify winners by email. Sunday, August 14 will be the last day to redeem incremental prizes and Grand Prize Winners will have until August 22 to pick up their Grand Prizes. Any Grand Prizes not picked up by August 22 will have new winners drawn. Special thanks to all our Title and Prize sponsors! Our summer reading program would not be possible without such wonderful community support. |
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Heading back to school this month? Your library can help! Browse all our eResources by age group for kids, teens, and adults to find free library resources for any project, class, or interest. We also have free high-speed Wi-Fi, laptops and desktops available for use in the library, Chromebooks, printing, and probably a copy of that book you were supposed to read over the summer and can't find anywhere else! Call us at 770-781-9840 or stop by one of our Ask Us desks for personalized recommendations for materials and resources that can help you ace your next challenge. |
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Featured Resource: Chromebooks
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Did you know we have Chromebooks available to borrow at all our locations including the Bookmobile? To better serve our patrons' needs, beginning August 4, 2022 we are increasing the loan period for Chromebooks from two weeks to 30 days with no renewals. Packaged in a soft carrying case with a mouse and a power adapter, our Chromebooks are super portable and easy to use wherever you need to go. Please note: FCPL Chromebooks cannot be placed on hold. |
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Join Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
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August marks the start of new Teen Advisory Boards (TAB) at our four libraries. Interested in helping your community while meeting new people? Do you want to have a say in what happens at your library, plan and promote teen programs, and gain leadership experience? TAB is your answer! Don't just take our word for it, here's what some of our TAB members have to say about the experience: TAB is for teens in grades 6-12. Please attend one of our August TAB meetings at the library of your choice to learn more and sign up: Post Road Library has a choice of two TAB meetings this month: Sharon Forks Library has a choice of two TAB orientations this month: |
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Never Miss a Featured Event! |
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We have an incredible lineup of free programs for all ages this month! Below are a few of the highlights. Click a program title for more details about each event. Exhibit from the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Through August 22, 2022 at Post Road Library Touring banner exhibit about the courage of Holocaust survivors and liberators who were or became Georgia citizens. |
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Tuesday, August 9 and August 23 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Sharon Forks Library Interested in writing a song? Local songwriter Bob Lusher will share techniques for composing original music and crafting lyrics and will assist participants with creating their own songs. Register now. |
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Six Saturdays beginning August 20 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Hampton Park Library Join us and experts from the Piecemakers Quilt Guild over six weeks to learn how to sew your own quilt from start to finish! |
Presented by an FBI Special Agent Wednesday, August 24, 2022 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Post Road Library Are you fed up with scams? An FBI special agent will provide information about how to protect yourself from scams, fraudsters, and predators! |
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Friday-Saturday, August 19-20 Drop by our garden at Hampton Park Library or Post Road Library to record a tally of insect visits on our pollinator plants for UGA's annual pollinator count! Times vary at each location. Please check schedule for more details. |
Check out our online events calendar to see ALL our programs! Filter by date, location, age group, and/or event type for a more personalized view. Or click one of the three images below to see our August programs filtered by age group: |
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Recommended Reading: Southern Writers |
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Our featured book list for August is Southern Writers. Often featuring lush landscapes and sweltering temperatures, the setting in Southern literature can sometimes feel like another character. Check out a book by Joshilyn Jackson, Tayari Jones, Wiley Cash, and others on our list to immerse yourself in the charm and mystique of Southern writing. |
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FCPL Reads in 2022: August Reading Goal
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Coinciding with National Peach Month, our August goal for FCPL Reads in 2022 is to read a book by a Georgia Author. Check out our curated book lists of Books by Georgia Authors for adults, teens, and kids. FCPL Reads in 2022 is a series of monthly reading goals designed to help readers discover new authors, genres, and formats. Travel the world, celebrate other cultures, and celebrate reading! This program runs from January - December 2022 and is for all ages (kindergarten and up). Read at your own pace, choose the goals that interest you, and read them in any order. Start any time! |
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Saturday, August 13, 2022
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Drop by and check out books for children, teens, and adults in English and Spanish. Kids can also join us for a craft or activity! If you have any book requests: - Visit www.forsythpl.org.
- Log in to your account with your library card and PIN.
- Make your selections.
- Choose “Bookmobile” as the pick-up location and we will bring it to this visit.
Please contact the Outreach department at 678-513-9354 if you have any questions. |
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Forsyth County Public Library
585 Dahlonega Street
Cumming, Georgia 30040
770-781-9840www.forsythpl.org |
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