Fayette County Memorial Library

The Book Walk at Guthrie Smith Park officially opens next week!

A book walk combines physical activity and reading. Families can enjoy the walking trail at the park and a book at the same time. Along the trail, pages of a book( which will be changed periodically) are displayed so that families can read as they go.

We are so excited to partner with the Fayette County- Alabama Extension and Fayette PARA on this awesome project.

Kids in 3rd-6th grades should bring an appetite for reading and come “taste” different books from a variety of genres at FCML's Starbooks Cafe! Participants will have a chance to explore books in a relaxed cafe atmosphere. Special book-themed snacks will be served.

Registration is required. Please call 205-932-6625 to register.

Join us for Baby Bookworms, a 15-20 minute lapsit storytime that encourages interaction through simple books, bubbles, music, rhymes, and playtime. Thursday, September 5 at 10 a.m. Ages 0-24 months with caregivers.

Book Club is finally back at FCML! Stop by and check-out your copy of September's book today!

This FREE workshop starts tomorrow at the Fayette Housing Authority!

The kids made some really cool bowls using just paper, balloons, and Mod Podge this week at the Library! We love seeing them be creative!

Progress Club II is selling Spirit Buttons!

PC II is a non-profit women’s civic organization thar supports the Fayette community through fundraising and hands-on efforts. They have supported FCML for over 50 years, both through donations and volunteer work.

If you were looking for a fun way to show your a school spirit and support a good cause, you’ve found it!

$1 from every button sold goes directly to the library so get to shopping! 😀

https://www.progressclubtwo.org/category/all-products

Congratulations to Julianna, Easton, and Clara Milligan for each reaching their 100 books milestone in FCML’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Awesome job y’all!

It's been a Pop-Tart Palooza this week at the Library! Afterschool groups and school groups enjoyed making pop-tarts out of clay and tasting 12 different kinds of pop-tarts!

Curious to know what's happening at FCML? Our August and September calendar is now available!

View a PDF at https://tinyurl.com/augsept2024

For more information on programs and events, visit www.fcml.org/programsandvents

Mark your calendars! This FREE nutrition class starts next week at the Library!

🍏 Free Nutrition Classes at Fayette County Memorial Library! 🍏

Join us every Tuesday beginning August 13 from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM for a series of fun and informative nutrition workshops!

✨ What to Expect:
- Delicious food tastings
- Practical tips on meal planning
- Smart strategies for food budgeting
- Insights on integrating physical activity into your routine

If you need a reasonable accommodation or language services contact Nutrition Educator, Kristi Baggett, by August 7th.

We can’t wait to see you there and support your journey to healthier living! 🌟

Fayette County Teachers*--don't forget to stop by FCML and pick-up your basket of back-to-school goodies! Look at a few of these awesome teachers who've already been by! 😀

*Teachers employed with Fayette County School System (PreK-12). One basket per teacher. While supplies last.

It's that time of year! School starts next week, and we have a feeling it's going to be a bright year for our teachers and students!

To get the year started off right, FCML invites Fayette County teachers to stop by the Library next Monday and Tuesday before school starts and pick-up a basket of goodies.

Teachers must provide proof of employment in Fayette County School System (PreK-12). One basket per teacher. While supplies last.

Did you know the City of Fayette has a public transit system? Need a ride to the doctor? Walmart? The pharmacy? Call Fayette Transportation and schedule your ride today!

Camp FCML: Preschool Edition was a success!

With Summer Reading officially behind us, we are looking ahead to our fall and spring programming! We have some really exciting things coming your way, but we want to hear from you!

Comment below your ideas for programs, events, and services you'd like to see us offer.

The fourth session of Camp FCML wrapped up this Wednesday! Here's a few pictures from our last three-day camp of the summer!

Congratulations to our Summer Reading Coloring Contest Winners--Ellie Weeks, Amelia Files, Alaina Knight, Ella Grace Thompson, and Jennifer Nichols! Thanks to everyone who participated!

Congratulations to Arlo Smith for reaching his 100 books milestone and Elora Smith for reaching her 900 books milestone in FCML's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Way to go guys!

Want to win six tickets to the Fayette Junior City Council's Back to School Bash on Tuesday, July 23rd courtesy of FCML?! Just like this post and be entered for a chance to win!

Want guaranteed tickets? Purchase them at City Hall or from any FJCC member. Tickets are $5 and are presale ONLY. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Let's try this again!

Our Book Walk at Guthrie Smith Park that was rained out on Tuesday has been rescheduled for today from 2:00-4:00 PM.

Fun for all ages, just grab your pail at the Big Pavilion and follow the book, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books, around the pond—collecting all the things the old lady has swallowed. You’ll get to keep everything you collect!

***In case of inclement weather, the Book Walk will be moved indoors to Fayette County Memorial Library.***

**UPDATE--Camp FCML Preschool Edition is FULL!

So we were thinking--why should the big kids have all the fun?! It didn't seem right that our some of our youngest patrons didn't have a chance to attend Camp FCML, so we thought we'd officially end our summer programming with Camp FCML: Preschool Edition!

Coming on August 1 from 10:00-12:00, Camp FCML: Preschool Edition is all the awesomeness of Summer Camp in two-fun filled hours designed especially for preschoolers!

***Important Information***
Space is limited. Registration is required. Kids must be registered by parent or guardian and cannot have attended any previous Camp FCML sessions. Please register in-person or by calling 205-932-6625. This is not a drop-off camp. Kids must be accompanied by parent or guardian for the entirety of camp.

How awesome are these book bricks local artist Karen Thompson painted for us?! Be sure to "check them out" next time you are at the Library!

We are postponing today's Book Walk until Thursday at 2:00 for the most glorious reason--RAIN! See y'all at the park on Thursday!

Our Book Walk at Guthrie Smith Park is back on Tuesday, July 16 from 2:00-4:00 PM!

Grab your pail at the Big Pavilion and follow the book, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books, around the pond—collecting all the things the old lady has swallowed. You’ll get to keep everything you collect!

The third session of Camp FCML is officially in the books! We wrapped up camp with a trip to the post office, a pizza party, AND a stuffed animal workshop!

As we get ready to kick-off day 3 of Camp FCML's third session this morning, enjoy these fun pictures of yesterday's day 2!

We've been having so much fun with Session 3 of Camp FCML, we haven't posted any pictures yet! Here are a few from yesterday's Day 1 activities--storytime, 4H, tie-dying camp shirts, and more!