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May truly marvels @ FoCo Library!

Welcome to May at Forsyth County Public Library! As the April showers bring May flowers, we're blossoming with excitement for all the wonderful happenings this month.

Did you catch the celestial spectacle of the April solar eclipse? We hope it was as "illuminating" for you as it was for the 251 people who attended our Solar Eclipse Celebration at Cumming Library (pictured above). 

This month we're celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, calling for submissions for an amateur photography exhibition, and gearing up to launch our biggest ongoing event of the year: Summer Reading Fun. Whether you're a bookworm, an audiobook aficionado, or a graphic novel guru, we have challenges and prizes suited for readers of all ages. Let's make this summer one for the books!

Keep reading for library updates, program previews, and valuable resources you won't want to miss. As always, thank you for being a cherished part of our library community.

Happy reading!

Leslie Marinelli
FCPL Communications Manager

LIBRARY NEWS

Photo credit: Albion GC, Inc. 

Denmark Library Update

Things are progressing beautifully at the Denmark Library construction site! 

Crews have recently completed the installation of the roof decking and exterior wall framing. The first layer of asphalt has been laid on all driving and parking surfaces and all sidewalks are now complete. 

As you can see in the photo above, installation of the exterior walls has begun, along with the framing for storefront glass windows. 

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

Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage

We're proud to honor Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at FCPL. Join us as we highlight the rich tapestry of Asian Pacific American cultures through various events and displays throughout May. Let's come together to celebrate and learn from each other's stories and traditions.

Summer Reading Fun is just around the corner! 

We're just a few weeks away from kicking off our summer reading program, "Adventure Begins at Your Library," and it promises to be our best summer yet! 

Summer reading programs make reading more fun, provide creative outlets and a sense of belonging for all ages, and help students avoid "summer slide" (academic regression). Just log your reading to earn motivating incremental prizes and the chance to win fabulous grand prizes at the end of the summer.

Summer Reading Fun doesn't officially begin until the last day of school, May 23, but early registration is open now. 

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

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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 May 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. 

LIBRARY CLOSINGS

In remembrance of the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, all Forsyth County Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.

Our book returns and electronic resources are available 24/7.  

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