Programming Picks

 Submitted by Cleo Joyce

Programming Picks for August 30-September 5

See what’s happening at the library this fall! Don’t forget to check out the fullcalendar of FCPL events for all ages.

What: September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World 
Where and When: View this exhibit at Post Road Library: August 13-September 1
                              View this exhibit at Cumming Library: September 3 - September 24
September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World is an educational exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications. It explores the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities at the local, national, and international levels, and encourages critical thinking about the legacies of 9/11.

What: Happy Birthday, Waldo!: Look & Find Challenge
Where: Cumming
When: Anytime the library is open in September
Celebrate Waldo's 34th birthday with us at the Cumming Library all month long!

Stop by the children's area of the library and find the various Waldos in our gigantic puzzle scene. If you're up for an extra challenge, see if you can find the hidden Waldo within the children's area bookshelves. Once you find Waldo, go to the ASK US desk and whisper the secret word to a librarian to receive a small prize!

What: Mind Readers: Virtual Program - FCPL's Online Book Club for Adults
When: Wednesday, September 1, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: GoToMeeting
Mind Readers is a virtual book club for adults that has no assigned titles. To further FCPL's #WeKnowBooks theme, we invite patrons to attend and share what they have read recently. At FCPL we know our patrons read a lot, and Mind Readers provides an opportunity for everyone to discuss what they've been reading without the pressure of reading a specific book.

What: Citizen Science: Ant Picnic
Where: Sharon Forks
When: Saturday, September 4 all day
Go Outside, for Science! Explore the world around you and collect data for real world science projects!

Have ants ever visited your picnic uninvited? Scientists at the North Carolina State University Rob Dunn Lab want you to make a special picnic FOR the ants! They are studying what ants like to eat and how that changes in different locations and throughout the year. Pick up your Ant Picnic supply kit at the Sharon Forks Library this month and invite the ants to your next picnic! (while supplies last)

What: Special Needs Library Hour & Sensory Storytime 
Where: Hampton Park
When: Sunday, September 5, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Join us every first Sunday for a special hour of library time designed to accommodate our patrons with special needs. We will open our doors an hour early so that you will have a warm and welcoming environment designed just for you! Browse the library, check out your favorite books, movies, and CDs, and participate in our special Sensory Storytime, which is specifically designed for children with special needs.