Programming Picks

Submitted by Cleo Joyce

From virtual to in-person and everything in between, there are a lot of exciting programs happening at FCPL this summer! Check the blog this summer for weekly programming picks!

And be sure to check out FCPL’s Calendar of Events to see all the programs happening at all four FCPL branches and the Bookmobile.

Program Picks for the week of June 14:

Book Walk - Bedtime Tales with Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein
When: available anytime the Sharon Forks Library is open
What: Walk through the pages of the book Interrupting Chicken as this book is brought to life in the Sharon Forks meeting room. This special, interactive experience will also feature shadow puppet activity stations and themed crafts out in the library.

Bedtime Tales Online Storytime
When: Wednesdays throughout the summer
What: It's bedtime at the library! Help us put Little Sheep to bed with soothing stories and songs. We'll practice early literacy skills as we calm down and prepare for bedtime. This gentle storytime is presented by staff from the Cumming Library and is sent out weekly to our Online Storytime email subscribers.  

Caring for Aging Pets
When: Tuesday, June 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
What: Join Dr. Joseph Bartges, Professor of Veterinary Medicine with the University of Georgia, to learn how to provide better care for your aging pet. You can register here for this virtual program.

Grab & Go Bags
When: all summer long, at all branches!
What: Did you know that each branch has been providing Grab & Go bags for youth (preschool, elementary, and teens) this past year? Did you know that several of the branches have also started providing Grab & Go bags for adults? These bags are extremely popular and contain a plethora of cool activities. For kids, bags contain crafts, STEAM activities, links to fun and educational online resources, and literacy activities. For adults, these bags contain recipes, crafts, book recommendations, and more.

To get an idea of their popularity, both PR and SF ran out of their first sets of youth Grab & Go bags within a few days—we’re talking about nearly 1,000 bags in the span of less than a week! The adult bags have been a very popular offering as well, with grown-ups and parents excited that we’re offering something special just for them.

These bags have been a great way to serve patrons while we haven’t been able to host in-person programs and clearly, our patrons love them.