Programming Picks

Submitted by Cleo Joyce

Programming Picks for May 9-May 15, 2022.

See what’s happening at the library this week. Don’t forget to check out the full calendar of FCPL events for all ages.

What: Stress Pups for Teens
Where: Post Road, Tuesday, May 10 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

            Sharon Forks, Thursday, May 12 2022, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Need a break from all your stress during your final exams? Research shows interacting with animals can help!  Stop by the library for some pet therapy. We will have therapy dogs from Humane Hearts in our meeting room to take the edge off your end of semester fears! 

What: The Rise of Korean Culture - Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage
Where: Hampton Park

When: Tuesday, May 10 2022, 7:30pm - 8:45pm

Join us for a fun, exciting program that reflects the growing interest in Korean culture and shows examples of notable K-pop artists and actors. Hear an overview of the K-pop system of recruiting, training, and debuting artists and watch some fun videos and clips. If you have an interest in Korean culture, history, and language, you will find a lot to enjoy here!

What: More Than Banjos: Music of Appalachia - Appalachian Culture Month Series

Where: Sharon Forks
When: Wednesday, May 11 2022, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Learn about the various types of music native to the Appalachian region as Dr. Esther Morgan-Ellis takes us on a journey through the evolution of Appalachian music. 

What: Be Ready: Research Techniques for College - By a College Professor
Where: Cumming
When: Saturday, May 14 2022, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whether you are preparing for college or just want to improve your writing research skills, Dr. Cassandra Baker will show you how to make the most out of your research with this hands-on class. 

What: Celebrating Indian Heritage Through Dance - Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage
Where: Post Road

When: Sunday, May 15 2022, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

A celebration of Indian heritage through dance will be provided by students from the Darshini Natyalaya School of Indian Classical Dance, who will perform the classical dances of India.  You will learn about the language of expression in the movements and hand signs and the meaning of the costumes and facial makeup.  These dances have carried forward the mythological stories of India from generation to generation while also providing an art form for entertainment.