April 2025 News @ FCPL

Even though books are at the very heart of everything we do at Forsyth County Public Library (FCPL), books are really just the beginning.  

Library books are your launching pad for whatever it is you are trying to achieve: knowledge, escapism, entertainment, or opportunity. Ultimately, books are also your key to unlocking the door to your community.  

In other words: come for the books, but stay for the chess game, art class, book club discussion, or cozy reading chairs.   

Your library is one of the only places in your community where there is no obligation or pressure to buy anything. It is the quintessential "third place," a vibrant community hub where you can just relax, explore, and be.   

Want to know more about how your library is making an impact on your community? Don't miss our newly released 2024 Annual Report. The smiling faces say it all, but the numbers will blow you away. 

Read on for some exciting news over ten years in the making, plus resources and events you won't want to miss this month @ FCPL. 

Leslie Marinelli

FCPL Communications Manager

LIBRARY NEWS

Denmark Library is NOW OPEN! 

We are thrilled to announce that the Denmark Library is finally open! 

After passing our final inspection and receiving our Certificate of Occupancy late in the day on Tuesday, we mobilized to open the Denmark Library doors on Thursday, March 27 at 9:00 a.m., and no—you didn't miss a ribbon cutting. 

Our first priority was to get this building open to the public. Now that we've accomplished that, we can set our sights on planning a proper dedication ceremony and celebration for later this spring. Stay tuned for more details as they unfold. 

In the meantime, please do visit the Denmark Library when you get the chance to take advantage of all the services and features unique to this new building including: 

• 49,000 brand new books and other items!

• a drive-up window for picking up holds

• 6 study rooms with key-card access

• cozy reading spaces scattered throughout the library, inside and outside!

• a walking trail and story stroll

• a nursing and parenting room

• the outdoor children's educational Bookworm Garden 

• the outdoor Friends Terrace funded in part by a generous donation from the FCPL Friends and Advocates

• and so much more! 

Denmark Library is located at 530 Fowler Road in Alpharetta near Denmark High School. Check out our blog, Facebook, and Instagram for more information about Denmark Library and to see photos and videos of our opening day. 

Touch a Truck at Fowler Park on April 4

Meet awesome trucks up close! Forsyth County Fire trucks, police cruisers, military vehicles, our very own FCPL Bookmobile, and MORE are all expected to appear at Touch a Truck this year!

This event will be held at Fowler Park by the big pavilion near the playground, RAIN OR SHINE. 

Friday, April 4, 1:00–3:00 p.m. at Fowler Park located at 4110 Carolene Way.

FEATURED RESOURCE

The Wall Street Journal

Read the latest business and financial news online for free with your Forsyth County Public Library card! Access articles from the daily edition of the Wall Street Journal, including content and information exclusive to WSJ.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Spring Break at FCPL

Robots, reptiles, puppet shows, crafts, giant games, dancing poodles, escape rooms, birds of prey, Touch a Truck, AND MORE! 

Nature on My Mind: April Program Series for Adults

Spring has sprung in Forsyth County! Make the most of the great outdoors with this adult program series all about nature. From nature apps to DIY beeswax wraps, to coexisting with wildlife, and even a hands-on gardening workshop from our Master Gardeners, the Library has something for every level of outdoor enthusiast this month.  

April is National Poetry Month

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
It’s National Poetry Month,
And we’ve got events for YOU!

Release your inner poet this month with a poetry slam for elementary-aged students, a local poetry author panel, a teen poetry night, and our Hampton Park Poetry Writers' Group! 

Raising Calm, Courageous, and Resilient Kids and Teens

Presented by Dr. Chinwé Williams

Learn easy-to-implement strategies to help kids—from preschoolers to preteens—navigate emotions like frustration, anger, disappointment, and worry so they can thrive in all areas of life.

Wednesday, April 9

7:00–8:00 p.m.

Post Road Library

See all upcoming programs in our interactive online events calendar!

Or click a button below for all April programs by age group:

NEVER MISS ANOTHER EVENT

Sign up for our Weekly Program Planner and we'll send you an email every Thursday with featured programs for the weekend and week ahead. 

RECOMMENDED READS

Looking for a book recommendation? Check out the STAFF PICKS display at each of our five libraries! Our librarians love to read and it brings us so much joy to share our reading recommendations with you. 

The photo above is the STAFF PICKS display at Denmark Library. Each of the librarians at Denmark have designed their own unique bookmark to indicate their recommended reads. It's their hope that patrons who enjoy their recommendations will return to the display looking for that librarian's additional recommendations. (Please don't disappoint them.) 

LIBRARY CLOSINGS

All Forsyth County Public Library locations will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 20. Our book returns and electronic resources are available 24/7.  

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