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Meet Wicked Author Gregory Maguire March 8
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Gregory Maguire will speak about Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West and sign copies of his books. Barnes & Noble will be on-site with a selection of Mr. Maguire's books for purchase. An Evening with Gregory Maguire Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. Forsyth Conference Center 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming, Georgia 30041 An Evening with Gregory Maguire is sponsored by Forsyth County Public Library, FCPL Friends & Advocates, The Forsyth County Arts Alliance Fund at the Forsyth County Community Foundation, and BookLogix.
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Sharon Forks Library Grand Reopening March 24
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The wait is over! Celebrate the Grand Reopening of the newly expanded Sharon Forks Library on Saturday, March 24. Festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue throughout the day. Participation is free and registration is not required.
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Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Teens
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We're looking for exceptional teen volunteers to help with our Summer Reading Program. The VolunTEEN program is open to students entering 9th-12th grade who can commit to volunteering at least four weeks out of the summer.
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One World Forsyth celebrates Chinese New Year Sunday, March 4 at 1:45 p.m. | Post Road Library Enjoy an interactive lion dance performance and Kung Fu demonstration by The Chien Hong School of Kung Fu, then sample traditional Chinese treats and make a craft to celebrate the Year of the Dog! All ages welcome. One World Forsyth is sponsored by FCPL Friends & Advocates.
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Love at First Blight: The Scandalous Life of an English Noblewoman Monday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. | Cumming Library Author and historian Johanna Luthman reveals the secrets of English noblewoman Frances Coke Villiers, Viscountess Purbeck, in the first program of our Royal Wedding Series in honor of the upcoming wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This program is intended for adults.
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Toastmasters Speechcraft Workshop for Adults Eight-session Workshop begins Thursday, March 8 Speechcraft is a workshop designed by Toastmasters International to help you gain confidence in writing and delivering speeches, impromptu speaking, the use of audiovisual aids and body language, and effective listening.
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Dig into Gardening: Sowing the Seeds of Friendship Saturday, March 10, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Hampton Park Library Forsyth County Master Gardeners will help you prepare for planting your spring garden by learning how to start your seedlings and care for them until the weather warms up. Many of the seeds started at this program will be on display in the library until they are planted in Hampton Park's new edibles garden on April 21. This program is intended for adults.
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Leap into Literacy at Cumming Elementary Wednesday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m. Cumming Elementary | 540 Dahlonega Street, Cumming Bring the family to meet Curious George, learn about the importance of early literacy, and enjoy a sweet treat courtesy of Publix. Free admission, all ages welcome. This event is sponsored by Forsyth County Public Library, Georgia Highlands Medical Services, Literacy Forsyth, and Forsyth County Schools.
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Twilight Tales with author Jacqueline Leigh Thursday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. | Cumming Library Jacqueline Leigh, author of Time for Bed with Ford and Red, will join Twilight Tales as a guest reader. Families and children of all ages will love the music, activities, crafts, and the stories we share at Twilight Tales, plus you'll get the scoop on Ms. Leigh's new book coming out this summer, The Spill.
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Looking Ahead: Spring Break at the Library
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Enjoy your spring break staycation at the library! We've planned a full slate of activities, including art workshops, mini golf and gaming challenges, Touch-a-Truck, martial arts classes, teen poetry slam, fairy tale book buffet, and a meet-and-greet with Paddington Bear!
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Forsyth County Public Library 585 Dahlonega Street Cumming, Georgia 30040 770-781-9840www.forsythpl.org/ |
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