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 June Happenings @ FoCo Library

So, this happened at the Library yesterday.

What is it? 

It's happiness. Pure, uncontained joy. 

Whether it's finding a new favorite book, marveling at the jaw-dropping adventure-themed summer reading décor, laughing uncontrollably at one of our top-tier summer performers, or reaching that next summer reading challenge milestone, it's no wonder so many people call FoCo Library their "happy place" this time of year.  

Want to get in on the fun? Here are four easy ways to stay informed about all the wonderful things happening this summer at your library:   

1. Read this newsletter.

Look at you already checking things off your list! You're on a roll. Keep going! 

2. Visit your library.

Every Forsyth County Public Library has at least one big bulletin board where we share information about upcoming activities and events. Go ahead and take a picture of it. (It makes our day to see people enjoying our bulletin boards!) 

3. Grab a Summer Reading Fun Adventure Guide!

Each library has a paper guide to highlight programs at that particular library this summer. These branch-specific guides feature programs for each age group: kids, teens, and adults. Pick one up at your favorite library and plan out your whole summer! (Also available online.) 

4. Follow FoCo Library on social media! 

Social media is another way to stay in the know about what's happening at your library this summer (and beyond). Pro tip: the more you interact with us on social media, the more we will appear in your feeds. So please like, follow, love, laugh, comment, tag, and/or mention @FoCoLibrary to let your platform of choice know you value your library and want to see more of our posts! 

Wishing you a June filled with sunny days, great books, and joyful library visits. 

Happy reading!

Leslie Marinelli
FCPL Communications Manager

LIBRARY NEWS

Photo credit: Albion GC, Inc. 

Denmark Library Update

In spite of all the rain we had in May, the construction of the Denmark Library is still moving along right on schedule. The exterior walls and many of the windows have been installed, exterior waterproofing has been added, the interior framing has begun, and all electrical infrastructure was completed to make way for roofing to be installed. 

See additional photos, details, and a time-lapse construction video on the Denmark Library page of our website.

Where's Loanie? 

Introducing: "Where's Loanie?" A weekly, county-wide Bookmobile Scavenger Hunt starting Friday, June 7!

The FCPL bookmobile, "Loanie," will be parked in a different mystery location each Friday morning, June 7–July 19. We'll post clues on our social media accounts the Monday and Wednesday before each event. 

Just solve the clues to discover the family-friendly mystery location each week, then come on out and join us for books, summer reading prizes, themed activities, and more!  

We're so excited for this series and hope you'll enjoy solving clues and having new adventures with us all around Forsyth County this summer!

Summer Reading Fun is happening NOW!  

Our annual summer reading program is in full swing at FCPL!

You're reading anyway, so why not earn motivational prizes along the way to make your summer adventures even more rewarding? (See what we did there?) 

Studies show that library summer reading programs prevent summer slide by making reading more fun. So sign up for our Summer Reading Fun program today and let the adventure begin! 

Already planning some epic summer adventures? Let our Adventure Guides help you find free, enriching events for all ages and countless interests! 

FEATURED RESOURCE

Photo courtesy of Georgia Public Library Service 

Museum and Park Passes

Did you know you can use your Forsyth County Public Library card to borrow free or discounted passes to a variety of museums, state parks, and other cool destinations throughout the state of Georgia? Our current partnerships include:

• Alliance Theater

• Atlanta History Center

• The Breman Museum

• Center for Puppetry Arts

• Chattahoochee Nature Center

• Computer Museum of America

• Georgia Aquarium

• Georgia State Parks

• Go Fish Education Center

• Macon Museum Pass (Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Tubman Museum, Museum of Arts and Sciences Macon)

• Michael C. Carlos Museum

• Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Family Theatre

• Zoo Atlanta

Our library partner passes are made possible in part by a grant to the Georgia Public Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act

UPCOMING EVENTS

See all upcoming programs in our interactive online events calendar! 

Filter by date, location, age group, and/or event type for a personalized view, then print your own custom events brochure for added convenience. 

Or click a button below for all June events 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. 

Was this newsletter forwarded to you by a friend? Sign up for your own copy and discover additional library cardholder perks today!