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November News @ FCPL |
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Happy Halloween and hello November!
'Tis the season of giving thanks, and although the days may be growing shorter, there is no shortage of things to feel grateful for this month (and always) at Forsyth County Public Library (FCPL)!
Whether it's enjoying the absolutely stellar space-themed story stroll at the Denmark Library, 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.
Read on for library news, featured resources, and upcoming programs you won't want to miss.
With gratitude,
Leslie Marinelli FCPL Communications Manager |
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Longer Wait Times for Bestseller Holds
You may be experiencing longer than usual wait times for holds on bestsellers.
This delay is due to a major, nationwide supply chain disruption: Our largest book supplier, Baker & Taylor, recently announced its abrupt closure. As a result, all public libraries across the country are now competing to place orders with the same small group of remaining vendors.
Rest assured, FCPL’s Materials team is working hard to process new orders as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this temporary issue. |
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American Revolution ExperienceTraveling Exhibit presented by American Battlefield Trust
FCPL has been chosen to host an exclusive traveling exhibit about the American Revolution presented by American Battlefield Trust, courtesy of the Chestatee River Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (Chestatee River NSDAR).
This is a 12-panel exhibit with 3 interactive kiosks that visitors may view at their own pace. Volunteers from the Chestatee River, Patriots of Liberty NSDAR, as well as Robert Forsyth SAR will be present in period costumes to answer questions.
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FCPL invites artists of all ages to participate in a Bookmark Design Contest! Create a one-of-a-kind bookmark, then vote on your favorite finalists. Winning bookmark designs from each branch will be professionally printed.
Entry forms are available at the Ask Us desk of every FCPL location now through November 30. |
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Honor the veterans in your family by discovering their stories of service and sacrifice. Fold3 by Ancestry is the premier online collection of U.S. military records, offering convenient access to over 600 million records, including:
Service Records Pension Files Draft Cards Photos and more!
Use this powerful resource to piece together your ancestors' military experience from the Revolutionary War through more recent conflicts.
Access Fold3 for FREE anytime from home or the library simply by using your Forsyth County Public Library card! |
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"I just found my Grandpa's WWII Draft Registration Card on the Library's website using Fold3 and seeing his signature brought me to tears. This is such an incredible resource!"
- FCPL patron |
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| Cultivating Gratitude: Adult Reads for November
November is the ideal time to slow down and reflect on the abundance in our lives. Explore the transformative power of appreciation with these four adult titles, including powerful nonfiction, a witty graphic novel, and poignant fiction. |
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Looking for something else? Visit our Recommended Reads for Adults page to view all our librarian-curated book lists.
Want a more personalized reading suggestion experience? Fill out this form and our librarians will email you some recommendations based on your reading preferences. |
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Children's Book Week Celebration
November 3–9 is Children’s Book Week, and FCPL is celebrating all week long with some of our patrons’ favorite children’s books!
Join us for special events such as Harry Potter Night, a Dog Man Party, Camp Demigod, and more! |
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How to Publish Your Book
A Series by BookLogix
Want to publish your book, but not sure how to get started? Learn the basics from BookLogix, a nontraditional publisher and book printer with a mission to change the publishing landscape.
Series includes eBook Basics, Book Publishing Basics, and Book Marketing Basics. |
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Paths to Publication:
KidLit Panel |
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Are you writing or illustrating a book for children? Join us for an insightful and interactive Q&A panel with seven KidLit authors and illustrators!
This event is sponsored by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Southern Breeze Chapter.
Saturday, November 15 2:00–4:30 p.m. Sharon Forks Library |
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| OUR PODCAST IS UNREADABLE |
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LATEST EPISODE:
Author Talk with Dr. Ashley Baker | In this episode, local author and clinical psychologist (PsyD), Dr. Ashley Baker speaks with Ross about her new book The Ashes of Us, a novel that navigates themes of trauma, paternal love, and the devastating price of retribution.
Read the full transcript on the FCPL blog, Bookmarked, and/or listen wherever you get your podcasts. |
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| LIBRARY CLOSINGS
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Veterans Day
All Forsyth County Public Library locations will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. We thank and honor all who served. |
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Thanksgiving Hours
Wednesday, November 26 OPEN 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 27 CLOSED
Friday, November 28 CLOSED |
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