Fulton County Library

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Good Morning America! See Tamron Hall and Lish Steiling demonstrate some of their cooking skills and announce this evening's Author talk at the Central Library! https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/gma3/video/authors-tamron-hall-lish-steiling-talk-cookbook-confident-113664568

If you can't make it to the event this evening, don't worry! You can watch from the comfort of your home on our live-stream event on Facebook and Youtube!

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/lOP4dog0GCw?si=tlgEJf7utFkekliX

The Fulton County Library System gathers input from library users across the County to help shape future programs and services. In 2024, FulcoLibrary continues to meet the ever-changing demands of County residents through programs, service, books and materials for all ages.
We want to know more about how you feel about our services, and how we can improve and serve YOU, our patrons, more effectively and continue to offer and expand the things you love!
This two-minute survey is a quick and easy way to tell us what you think!

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Come and join us as we learn about the upcoming elections and how you can help us have a successful election year! Voter registration is welcome!

https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66c37bfd71e2b82800b51996

Join us at Southeast Library for a book club designed for individuals who have a profound enthusiasm for reading and discussing books.

Due to inclement weather, the Dogwood Library event "All Wheels Community Day with Black Girls Skate" has been canceled.

We are sorry for the inconvenience! And hope to reschedule this event in the future.

https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66bcc5ab6982fdb26f8ade72

Join Ms. Lara and discover the joy of creating art through a diverse range of techniques. Explore various methods such as painting, drawing, and mixed media to unleash your creativity and express yourself visually.

https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66abb0c7ed00f6abf7456344

B.O.O.K. the Robot is here at Northside just for Library Card Sign Up Month! Drop in and see him before he has to roll out!

In partnership with Brave + Kind Bookshop, we are excited to host a meet & greet and book signing for A Confident Cook, Recipes for Joyous, No Pressure Fun in the Kitchen. A new cookbook for beginners and curious cooks by Emmy Award-winning talk show host and journalist Tamron Hall and her good friend, award-winning chef Lish.

Register today at https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66cf7af5f520192f005fdc39

Looking for resources to help your celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 - October 15? Try one of our great curated lists created by Fulton County Library System staff! Fulton County Library System also has over two hundred Spanish language magazine titles available to give you some contemporary material for inspiration!

Learn more about the resources offer today: https://www.fulcolibrary.org/blogs/post/find-hispanic-heritage-month-resources-with-no-wait/

Join Miss Jessica for a class to learn basic sewing skills. The class will begin with a demonstration of how to thread a needle and continue with a lesson on sewing up a tear in fabric and fastening on a button. Attendees can keep the fabric squares they practice on after the lesson.

https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66858c8fd8f18e5758101794

The Wolf Creek Library put on an exciting and informative event that allowed patrons to immerse themselves in the world of jazz music. The Karla Harris Quartet delivered a captivating performance while also providing valuable insights into the rich history and unique qualities of jazz.

https://youtu.be/d6ymfO61F-k?si=TX5RMBIbYDj1m_ch

Karla Harris Quartet @Wolf Creek Library - The Library Access The Wolf Creek Library put on an exciting and informative event that allowed patrons to immerse themselves in the world of jazz music. The Karla Harris Quart...

Come enjoy a relaxing environment with no assigned reading or compulsory discussions. You can simply unwind with a good book and a cup of tea!

Join us to learn about safe storage, locking and monitoring of medications. For yourself, your parents or your children, knowing how to take care of all medications is important. No need to register. Contact Ellen with any questions: 404-613-7300.

https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66ca3e1aba1dd236001fc5d3

Interested in becoming a notary in Fulton County? Or are you a notary and you want to attend a training? Register for the Fulton County Clerk's upcoming in-person notary training! This free notary training class is open to Fulton County residents happening on September 9th from 10 am - 11:30 am. Visit https://www.fultonclerk.org/ for more information.

Attention to those who are new to learning English! A special ESL class tailored for beginners is being offered at the Roswell Library every Tuesday. This engaging class aims to provide a supportive and interactive learning environment. The instructor will provide all necessary materials for the class.

https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66bb718b54c1810af66a8af4

Andy Runton , author and illustrator of the Owly graphic novels, is coming to the Roswell Library! Join us for an interactive workshop on comics, graphic novels, and storytelling. No registration required.

Join us for an exciting canvas painting class designed exclusively for adults at the Alpharetta Library on September 12th from 1:30-4:00PM.

Unleash your creativity and explore the world of colors in a fun and supportive environment. All supplies will be provided for registered participants. Spots are limited so register early to join this fantastic painting experience! No prior experience is required. Step-by-step guidance on basic techniques will be provided.

https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66bbb5e16982fdb26f8abfc6

Join UGA Extension representatives for exciting presentations on gardening topics!

September 9: Native Plants and Low-Maintenance Landscapes with James Herrin.
September 16: Composting at Home with Gabrielle LaTora.
September 23: Vegetable Gardening Basics with Norlethia Harris.

https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66aa501e897288371b2b2895

September is Library Card Signup Month and this year The Library is teaming up with the TRANSFORMERS!

So whether you’re upgrading your skills, scouting for knowledge and information, or connecting with other heroic readers, a library card is your key to an arsenal of resources. Spark your creativity as a builder or programmer by tinkering in your library’s makerspace; mine the library’s stacks and databases for new stories and adventures; kickstart your critical thinking skills to defeat the Decepticons of misinformation lurking online.

Hitting the road? Use your library card to fuel your mind with books, e-books, audiobooks, and partnership passes. And don’t forget all the great things you can take advantage of to kickstart your school year with the use of your Library card! So don’t waste any time; get your card! https://www.fulcolibrary.org/library-services/library-cards-and-circulation-information/

Great things are happening at the library!

Fulton Library Becomes First County Facility to Combine Solar with Battery Fulton County’s Metropolitan Library is set to become the county’s first building to combine solar power with battery storage, transforming it into a clean energy resilience hub.

Did you know that you can use your library card to check out a pass to visit the Alliance Theater? By doing so, you can obtain 2 free tickets to see "THE MOUNTAINTOP." Also, there is a special promo code, LIBRARY20, which can be used to purchase $20 tickets for select performances of "THE MOUNTAINTOP" from August 30 to September 6, 2024, with a limit of up to 4 tickets.

"THE MOUNTAINTOP" is the Alliance Theater's newest production, running from August 30 to September 22, 2024, at The Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre, located at 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA. It's written by Katori Hall and directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden. play that “pulses with a new sense of urgency” (Entertainment Weekly), The Mountaintop is a gripping reimagining of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Audacious [and] inventive” (Associated Press), this Olivier Award-winning play offers an intimate and empathetic portrait of one of history’s most consequential figures told by one of today’s most important writers, Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall (The Hot Wing King). Alliance Theatre’s Jennings Hertz Artistic Director Tinashe Kajese-Bolden (The Preacher’s Wife) directs. Don't miss your chance to see this amazing production! Alliance Theatre

The Central Library will be closed today and tomorrow (August 29 & 30) due to facility maintenance issues. We hope to reopen by the weekend, and will post updates as they are available. To find a nearby library location, visit www.fulcolibrary.org/locations.

Locations LOCATIONS Central Library In May 1980, a new Central Library was opened to the public under the leadership…

Attention to those who are new to learning English! A special ESL class tailored for beginners is being offered at the Roswell Library every Wednesday. This engaging class aims to provide a supportive and interactive learning environment. The instructor will provide all necessary materials for the class.

https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66291ea305ea9f28006c9613

Discover one of the extraordinary features offered by Fulcoibrary: the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, an innovative space located at the Central Library!
https://youtu.be/PkyX4csr2Jw?si=dTukpqLy271WFhaj

Best Buy Teen Tech Center - The Library Access Discover one of the extraordinary features offered by Fulcoibrary: the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, an innovative space located at the Central Library!

During the month of August, book lovers celebrate Read a Romance Month, which encourages reading and enjoying romance novels. At the same time, adventurers and thrill-seekers commemorate American Adventure Month, a time to embrace the spirit of exploration and discover the beauty of the American landscape. Check out the great selections at the Cascade Library!

The Fulton County Library System is thrilled to announce an exciting raffle prize opportunity for our patrons! To celebrate the recent release of the film "The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat" on Hulu, patrons can visit their local library to enter for a chance to win a copy of the book of the same name, written by Edward Kelsey Moore, and other fabulous prizes. The raffle ends on August 30th, and the winners will be contacted at the beginning of September!

The story follows lifelong best friends Odette (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor), Barbara Jean (Sanaa Lathan), and Clarice (Uzo Aduba) known as “The Supremes”, who share the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood from decades of weathering life’s storms. Through the joys and sorrows of life, marriage, and children, happiness and blues, love and loss, new shades of heartbreak and illness threaten to stir up the past when the trio sees their bond put to the test as they face their most challenging times yet.

To watch the full trailer visit here: https://youtu.be/cnQhulR2doU

Visit your local library today to enter and win!

The Fulton County Library System gathers input from library users across the County to help shape future programs and services. In 2024, FulcoLibrary continues to meet the ever-changing demands of County residents through programs, service, books and materials for all ages.

We want to know more about how you feel about our services, and how we can improve and serve YOU, our patrons, more effectively and continue to offer and expand the things you love!
This two-minute survey is a quick and easy way to tell us what you think!

https://fultoncountyga.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MGJ6MMpg0yTJHg