A Recap of Recaps

Submitted by Lindsey Allison

Here is a sampling of recaps from May 19 through May 25, 2023: 

G3 Day at CU
17 children, 2 adults 
“We had an incredible group of 8th graders join us at the library to help prepare for summer reading programs! They were energetic, funny, and had great spirits as they completed the tasks. We split into groups to pack prize bags, cut stickers, fold booklets, pin 100 points pins on the lanyards and did some die cuts for summer decor and programs. I also took them in groups on a tour of the library and showed them how the AMH works! Loved having them.” – Emily McDougald 

Summer Reading Outreach at Chestatee Elementary with HP
284 children, 12 adults
“We did a live action version of "Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas." The groups especially liked the part when the piranhas go crazy on the fruit platter. After, we talked about Puppetpalooza and did the "Singing in the Shower '' puppet show. There were lots of giggles and they loved the parts where we sprayed water out into the crowd! We then talked about our Summer Reading buttons and did a "Button Fashion Show" skit. We gave them information on how to register for summer reading and how to earn points toward their buttons and prizes. We also talked about the performers that would be coming to the library this summer and mentioned our fairytale family escape room. Finally, we closed out with another mystery box challenge and “Ram Sam Sam'' which the groups all seemed to have fun with. Overall, it was a great success!” – Chase Truran 

Jews and Atlanta’s Hospitals: A Form of Social Service at SF
9 adults 
“Dr. Mark Bauman gave an interesting talk on the many contributions of Jews to the medical facilities and organizations in Atlanta. "Tikun Olam," or "repairing the world," is an integral tenet of Judaism, which teaches that it is your obligation to make the world a little better in your lifetime. Dr. Bauman quickly went through a deep history of medical advancements in Atlanta, particularly through the 1950s-1970s. Although the Jewish population was a tiny percentage of the Atlanta demographics, they were an economically successful segment of society. Dr. Bauman had many, many examples of these contributions made by both Jewish men and women. Notably Grady Hospital, Piedmont Hospital, and Northside Hospital were either founded or co-founded by Jewish doctors, and there were several Jewish physicians who started specialist practices, such as gastrointestinal, pediatric, radiology, optometric, and dental services.” – Brooke Rose 

Taekwondo - The Fast-moving Korean Martial Art at PR
16 children, 16 adults
“At one point the instructor explained that you had to be 16 to have an adult black belt and he asked if the audience knew why you had to be 16. There were some amusing guesses from the kids in the audience such as "at 16 you can drive” and “at 16 you can have your own wallet.” (The answer is that 16 is considered to be the age when you are physically ready for the adult version of the sport). The kids in the audience were invited to participate in one part of the program and several of them came to the front and broke boards (which they got to keep). One little boy, about 3, could not contain himself and ran up front as the presenters were doing the last part of the presentation, discussing that respect is the most important part of Taekwondo. Instructor Cody stopped and let the little one break a board. The child had such a happy look on his face as he went back to his mom, holding his board.” – Angela Robbins

End of the School Year Bash at Bridgetown Subdivision with Outreach
48 children, 26 adults
“The bookmobile was invited to attend the End of the School Year Bash at Bridgetown subdivision. Bridgetown is a new stop for Outreach located in the north end of the county. As we entered the neighborhood families were lining the streets waiting for the bus to drop the children off from school, we took this as an opportunity to invite them to come and visit the bookmobile. During the visit, Kandy set up outside eagerly helping patrons sign up for summer reading while Jeanine and I managed the masses inside the bookmobile. Several of the children mentioned the summer reading program at their schools. One student asked what the code was for summer reading. Needless to say I was a little stumped. She was adamant that there was a code. I assured her mom that I would reach out to HP personnel and let her know. After speaking with Brooke at HP I was informed that the code was All Together Now, how clever. Apparently, students were instructed to share the code with library employees in the branches to receive a button. Once we knew that there was indeed a code, we happily shared bookmobile buttons with those who asked.” – Lorraine Lane 

Photo of the Week:

End of the School Year Bash, 
Outreach (Photo/Jeanine Thompson)