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Early Registration Now Open for Summer Reading Fun
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Register, read, and win with "Tails & Tales" Prevent the summer slide with your library and Summer Reading Fun. Early registration is open now and you can earn points to win prizes for reading and activities from May 26 to July 31... Read more
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Author Fran Wilde to build monsters, predict futures with local writers Fran Wilde, two-time Nebula award-winning author of such science fiction and fantasy novels as Riverland and Updraft, leads two online writing workshops this month: Build a Monster For tween and teen writers in grades 5 through 10 Writing the Future For teen writers (grades 9 and up) and adults Both of Fran Wilde's writing workshops are made possible by a grant from Forsyth County Arts Alliance...Read more
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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and library patrons are invited to learn about the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to literature and culture in these two webinars: Tales of the Pacific: The View from Australia & New Zealand
Presented by Dr. Donna Gessell, University of North Georgia Han Kang's Human Acts as World Literature Presented by Dr. Mina Kwon, University of North Georgia
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Recommended Reading: Historical Fiction
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This month we invite you to experience stories from both the recent and distant past with books from Sujata Massey, Conn Iggulden, and Marie Benedict.
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Strengthen Your Small Business Have a small business? Thinking of starting one? Don't miss Strengthen Your Small Business, a series of six free webinars with local small business experts!
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En-Roads Climate Workshop Using MIT’s interactive climate solutions simulator, learn more about the challenges facing Earth’s climate. Watch a demo by trained climate ambassadors, see and adjust different levers to help bring down carbon emissions, then try the tool yourself.
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Fostering Creativity in Your Child Know as They Grow presented by Dr. Sarah Sumners From problem solving to artistic expression, creativity is integral to brain development and leading a full, rich life. But how do you foster your child's creativity? Dr. Sarah Sumners of the University of Georgia’s Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development explains how in this month's Know as They Grow webinar for parents.
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Citizen Science: Cicada SafariNow through May 30 ( Learn more) Brood X is coming! Help Mount St. Joseph University scientists to track the emergence of the largest brood of 17-year periodical cicada this month by downloading their free app and sharing pictures of any of these cicadas you see!
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Summer is almost here and we're a little envious of all these kids getting out of school. So, this month's challenge is designed to take us all back to our youth. This month we challenge our staff and our patrons to read a book from the decade in which you were born or read a book from the decade when you started high school. Which book did you choose? We'd love to hear about your experience reading from these two pivotal times in your life.
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In addition to its stops in residential areas, the FCPL Bookmobile also visits local parks, churches, and retail outlets. We hope to see you on the road this month: - St. Brendan's Catholic Church, 4633 Shiloh Road
Wednesday, May 12, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. (Add to Calendar) - Matt Community Park, 6555 Wallace Tatum Road
Saturday, May 22, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Add to Calendar) - Sawnee Mountain Park, 3995 Watson Road
Saturday, May 22, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. (Add to Calendar)
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Helping Kits from Forsyth County Public Library help children and their caregivers to discuss troubling topics and discover ways to work through difficult situations. Each Helping Kit contains a selection of books, activities, and resources to aid children and their caregivers with: Helping Kits can be checked out for two weeks and must be returned to the Ask Us desk inside any Forsyth County Public Library branch.
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All Forsyth County Public Library locations will be closed on Sunday, May 9 in observance of Mother's Day.
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