Submitted by Joanie Goforth
Here is a small sampling of recaps from some wonderful programs across the system that took place from November 16–November 20:
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| Bakers pretend during Preschoolers at Post |
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| Cassandra King presents an Introduction to Audiobook Narration |
Introduction to Audiobook Narration with Cassandra King at Cumming Library
21 adults
"We had an excellent program about audiobook narration with a fantastic turnout! We found our presenter, Cassandra King, when she came to the library over the summer to register for a library card. It turns out she is an actress and self-taught audiobook narrator and that she really knows her stuff. Her presentation was filled with everything you need to know to get started on your own audiobook narrator journey. Cassandra brought packets that included information on how to get started, training needed, equipment, mic etiquette, foods to avoid, vocal health, editing, vocabulary, and more. She even showed us her system for keeping track of the books she is working on and how to do an invoice. Cassandra is a very engaging and expressive speaker (check out the photos to see) and our audience was incredibly appreciative and paid close attention during the presentation. Some people came because they want to try audiobook narrating themselves, and a couple of authors expressed a desire to narrate their own works." –hosted by Melissa Gunter
Eyes to the Skies–a Visit from the UNG Observatory at Hampton Park Library
9 children, 16 adults
"We enjoyed a fabulous turnout of both children and adults for our program with the UNG Observatory staff! The speaker was very well prepared and made the program informative and interactive for all ages. The introductory focus was planets, so they talked about how to know if something is a planet and how the planets are grouped into terrestrial planets and gas (or Jovian) planets. They also explained why Pluto no longer qualifies as a planet. They used interactive presentations to help discuss the size and distances of the planets. For example, they used a basketball to represent the size of Earth, and they had a (surprise, surprise) 12-foot beach ball hidden in the next room to represent Jupiter's size! They talked about how we are still discovering moons around Saturn---we have found 82 so far. They also brought a solar telescope which allows us to safely look at the sun. We did not see any sunspots yesterday, but everyone still enjoyed looking through the telescope and talking to the presenter afterwards.” –hosted by Amy Whitten
Preschoolers at Post at Post Road Library
18 children, 16 adults
“Today's Preschoolers at Post program was all about the bakery, and I opened by asking the children what kinds of treats we can get at a bakery. We talked about our favorites, then I read them Pigeon Gets a Cookie by Mo Willems. We discussed the cookies in the book, as well as the polite manners that duckling used to get the cookies in the book. Then, they began working through the stations! For crafts, we had a paper plate chocolate chip cookie craft that allowed the preschoolers to practice cutting and gluing. We also had a chef's hat craft, where kids decorated a chef's hat template, cut it out, put it together, and were then able to wear them! I heard a few moms saying that they love attending the Preschoolers at Post programs because many of the activities are replicable. They can learn how to do them at the library, then do them again with their children at home. My favorite moment was when a child ran up and hugged my legs, saying 'thank you' when the program concluded. Her stunned mom trailed behind and said that her daughter was usually very shy and did not like to hug strangers, so I really felt how important this program is to families!” –hosted by Kate Wallis
Turkey Tales Family Storytime at Sharon Forks Library
27 children, 21 adults
"Gobble Gobble! We started storytime listening to Turkey in the Straw as we gathered. Our ASL sign of the week was "Thank You" which we practiced a lot during our first book, Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson. Instead of a puppet show, we decided to do a live action reading of How do Dinosaurs Show Good Manners. Our intrepid VolunTEEN, Ashwika, dressed in the inflatable dinosaur costume in the closet while I was reading the second book. I did an introduction to the book and then we invited the dinosaur to join us. The kiddos were not really expecting this! She threw food! She spit her broccoli! She knocked books off the table! The kids were delighted by her bad behavior and we gave her thumbs down for her manners. Happily she learned as we read and we were able to give her a thumbs up at the end. Our parent tip was about how playing games with children building early literacy skills. Steph Gardner and I planned this program together and I was very pleased by the patron's reactions." –hosted by Amy Billings
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