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Diwali Celebration performers and attendees at Sharon Forks Library last year. Photo credit: Boon Vong
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| So much to be thankful for @ FCPL this month! |
'Tis the season of giving thanks, and although the days may be getting shorter, there is no shortage of things to feel grateful for this month (and always) at your library!
Whether it's enjoying the Diwali or Native American Heritage Month celebrations, the free college test prep classes and free online tutoring sessions that helped your teen ace an exam, or the fact that eBooks and eAudiobooks always return automatically (no overdue fines!), we bet there's something about FCPL you can add to your gratitude list today.
Studies show the simple act of feeling grateful can boost your mood and possibly even improve your overall health, so what have you got to lose?
Need an instant mood lifter? Reply to this email to tell me one thing about your library that you're grateful for this year. Select replies will be shared anonymously in next month's newsletter to spread the joy and help others learn more about FCPL.
With gratitude,
Leslie Marinelli FCPL Communications Manager |
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Scot Wells, FCPL Facilities and Construction Supervisor, at the Denmark Library site on Fowler Road.
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Denmark Library Update
There are exciting things happening at the Denmark Library site!
We are finishing up the installation of the storm drains, sanitary sewer, and underground utilities in preparation for completing the parking lot. Additionally, all electrical conduits and plumbing piping will be extended into the building footprint in preparation for the concrete pad pour scheduled for early December.
In other news, we've already planted the seed with the Denmark Library general contractor, Albion, that we'd love to see some of these big trucks at our annual Touch a Truck event next April. More details to come! |
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New Holocaust Exhibit at Sharon Forks Library
In partnership with the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust and Georgia Public Library Service, Forsyth County Public Library is proud to host the touring banner exhibit "Fashioning a Nation: German Identity and Industry" visiting public libraries statewide to preserve the memory of the Holocaust.
The panels explore the powerful history of German fashion from its international impact to its destruction by the Nazi regime. It honors the legacy of the Jewish Germans who contributed to its rise and commemorates the great cultural and economic loss of its demise.
View the exhibit at the Sharon Forks Library from October 27 to November 28.
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NEW EPISODE:
Diwali at FCPL!
| Unreadable, the official podcast of FCPL, is back this month with a new episode about the upcoming festival of Diwali. Sharon Forks Youth Specialist, Anu Murari, shares more about the meaning of the Festival of Lights and opportunities to experience authentic Indian crafts and dance performances at FCPL this weekend. |
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NEW to FCPL: LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is your ultimate professional sidekick. With a treasure trove of over 16,000 courses led by experts in various fields, it's your passport to self-paced learning. Tailored recommendations that keep your goals in sight and a chance to connect with a global community of professionals sets this resource apart from the rest. If you're ready to level up your skills and connect with like-minded folks on the go, use your library card to set up a free LinkedIn Learning account and get ready to supercharge your career.
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Join traditional Indigenous storyteller Ryan LittleEagle to hear a traditional oral Native American story, learn about storytelling, and see a display of regalia.
Saturday, November 4, 1:00–2:00 p.m. at the Hampton Park Library
Sunday, November 5, 2:00–3:00 p.m. at the Post Road Library
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Diwali Celebrations at FCPL
Join us this weekend to celebrate Diwali, a festival of lights! Enjoy festive crafts, demonstrations, and dance performances. All ages and cultures are welcome.
Saturday, November 4, 1:30–3:00 p.m. at the Cumming Library
Sunday, November 5, 1:30–5:00 p.m. at the Sharon Forks Library
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Local author and former Marine Barry Pencek discusses his experiences as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War.
Tuesday, November 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Sharon Forks Library |
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Eyes to the Skies
Discover the UNG Observatory
Look through solar telescopes to learn about our solar system and more with the UNG Observatory!
Saturday, November 18, 3:00–4:00 p.m. Hampton Park Library |
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Introduction to Audiobook Narration
with Cassandra King
Learn about everything it takes to be an audiobook narrator!
Sunday, November 19, 2:00–3:00 p.m. Cumming Library |
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| LIBRARY CLOSINGS
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All Forsyth County Public Library locations will be closed on Saturday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. We thank and honor all who served.
Upcoming Library Holiday Closings:
Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 (close at 5:30 p.m.) Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2023 - CLOSED Day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 24, 2023 - CLOSED Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, 2023 - CLOSED Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2023 - CLOSED New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, 2024 - CLOSED
Our book returns and electronic resources are available 24/7. |
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