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In addition to being National Potato Month, National Sewing Month, and Save Your Photos Month, September is also National Library Card Sign-Up Month!
If you're reading this newsletter, you probably already have a Forsyth County Public Library card.
OR…
…you have a wonderfully thoughtful friend or relative who forwarded you this newsletter to show you some of the great things available at FCPL.
Is having a library card right for you? Take this brief quiz to find out: - Do you enjoy reading, listening to music, watching movies, or attending educational and entertaining programs... for FREE?
- Would you like free access to countless publications and resources like Consumer Reports, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Ancestry.com, free tutoring from Tutor.com, and more?
- Would you enjoy free passes to popular destinations and attractions across Georgia including Georgia State Parks, Alliance Theater, the Bremen Museum, Zoo Atlanta, and others?
- Do you want your children to become lifelong learners who love to read?
- Do you appreciate outstanding customer service delivered by people who love what they do?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are the perfect fit for a library card from FCPL!
Library cards are available at no charge to residents of Forsyth County, property or business owners in Forsyth County, employees of Forsyth County government, and currently enrolled students or employees of any public or private educational institution in Forsyth County. Anyone who is not eligible for a free library card may obtain an out-of-county library card for an annual fee of $60.00 (and many people do). “It’s the best bargain in town! Cheaper than my Netflix subscription,” people tell us all the time.
So what are you waiting for? Visit your nearest library and find out what else you can do with your library card, sign up for a library card, or forward this newsletter to someone who might enjoy all the wonderful things FCPL has to offer. |
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Back to Our Regularly Scheduled Storytimes...
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The start of September means it's time to return to our regular storytime schedule. Choose the best time and location for your schedule and child’s age from the options below: - Mondays at Hampton Park Library at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
- Tuesdays at Post Road Library at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
- Wednesdays at Cumming Library at 10:30 a.m.
- Thursdays at Sharon Forks Library at 10:00 a.m.
- Tuesdays at Cumming Library at 10:00 a.m.
- Wednesdays at Sharon Forks Library at 10:00 a.m.
- Thursdays at Post Road Library at 10:00 a.m.
- Thursdays at Hampton Park Library at 10:00 a.m.
- Tuesdays at Cumming Library at 11:00 a.m.
- Wednesdays at Sharon Forks Library at 11:00 a.m.
- Thursdays at Post Road Library at 11:00 a.m.
- Thursdays at Hampton Park Library at 11:00 a.m.
Evening/Weekend Storytimes for All Ages: - Monday evenings at Sharon Forks Library at 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday evenings at Cumming Library at 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday mornings at Post Road Library at 11:00 a.m.
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Featured Resource: Remember When Caregiver Kits |
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Remember When Caregiver Kits stimulate the mind, body, and spirit of individuals with memory loss and provide a bridge to help loved ones reconnect. Each kit includes a selection of puzzles, videos, music, games, and books to help you engage and connect with your loved ones. We offer six different themes of Remember When Caregiver Kits: |
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- Garden
- On the Farm
- Sewing
- That's Entertainment
- Tools
- Trains
These kits may be checked out for two weeks and must be returned to the Ask Us desk inside any FCPL location. |
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We have another fabulous 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.
Quilt ShowHampton Park Library
Quilt entries from the Forsyth Piecemakers Quilt Guild quilting contest are on display now through September 17, 2022. Visit the Hampton Park Library to see for yourself why one of the most commonly overheard comments about these quilts is "Can you believe that's fabric?!" |
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Wednesdays, September 7 - October 5, 2022 7:00 p.m. at Cumming Library Learn sustainable green practices to protect Georgia's natural resources and discover how to get your landscape certified as a Green Georgia Landscape. Created and facilitated by University of Georgia Extension. Weekly topics: - Composting and Encouraging Biodiversity
- Native Plants and Water Conservation
- Storm Water Management and Mulch
- Welcoming Pollinators and Identifying Invasive Plants
- Welcoming Wildlife and Protecting Water Quality
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Individuals with special needs and caregivers are invited to join us for our Special Needs Resource Fair to learn about local resources available to them. We will have a Sensory Storytime and activities for your child to enjoy while you learn from our guests. Local resources that will have a representative available to visit with you include: Girl Scouts, Parent to Parent, Power Performance Fitness Gym, IEP Advocate, Special Needs Attorney, Forsyth Parks and Recreation, and more! |
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Are you separated, considering, or currently in the process of divorce? Learn how to navigate this process from a legal, information gathering, financial and emotional perspective and avoid some of the most common pitfalls of divorce.
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for Parents and Teens
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Sharon Forks Library
Discover what tidbits of life knowledge your teen still needs to master adulthood and test your own knowledge while you're at it! Beth Carey, author of the L.I.F.E. series, will lead a trivia game that will be fun and enlightening for parents and their teens.
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Presented by That Puppet Guy, Lee Bryan
Friday, September 30, 2022
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Sharon Forks Library
What do you get when you take one sassy little girl, sprinkle in three little pigs, and add in one Big, Bad, Wolf? A hilarious, fun-filled, puppet extravaganza! This clever original script and catchy music will amuse and delight. For ages 3 and up. Please arrive fifteen minutes before show time as seating is limited.
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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 September programs filtered by age group: |
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Never Miss a Featured Event! |
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FCPL Reads in 2022: September Reading Goal
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Our September goal for FCPL Reads in 2022 is to read a book about books. (What can we say? The heart wants what it wants.) Need some suggestions? We curated three age-specific book lists of Books about Books for adults, teens, and kids. Check them out! 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, September 10, 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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Connect with us on your favorite social media platform. We're @forsythpl on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and we'd love to hear from you! |
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In observance of Labor Day, all Forsyth County Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022. Book returns and our eLibrary will remain open. Use your FCPL card to check out eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines with the Libby app 24 hours a day! |
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Forsyth County Public Library 585 Dahlonega Street
Cumming, Georgia 30040
770-781-9840 |
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