Submitted by Joanne Garrett
Check out these highlights from some of the unique offerings patrons enjoyed systemwide December 12–18.
It’s Beginning to Sound a lot like Christmas (Cumming Library)
"Aaron Reynolds has performed locally in Cumming many times. He accompanied himself on guitar while singing a mix of traditional and more modern Christmas carols. I was happy to have a range of ages in attendance, including families with children, young adults, and older adults. I set up two coloring tables in the back of the meeting room and a few of the children quietly colored while listening to the songs. I saw a lot of smiles as people left and a few small groups stayed to talk for a while." - hosted by Melissa Gunter
Hampton Park Poetry Writers' Group (Hampton Park Library)
“We had a great meeting with five poets tonight. We had a new attendee who said that she hasn't written poetry in over a year. Some of us read our own works while others read famous poems and even lyrics to a song. We read and discussed poems about roadkill, witches, sleep paralysis demons, Dante's Purgatorio, the wonder years of one's youth, and the Lincoln Memorial. We all agreed that reading a poem out loud and more than once really helps to understand it better. We also discussed rhyming and repetition, rhythmic patterns and cadences in poems, particularly the poems that we read tonight.” - hosted by Diana Wolski
MakerDay: Painted Bottles (Post Road Library)
“For today's MakerDay, I had twenty sets of "bottle lights" (battery operated fairy lights with a fake cork at the top) and thought that I would probably have extras left over. Well, I was wrong! People were lined up at the door to get their event passes when we opened. I ended up giving out all twenty passes that I had full supplies for and then allowed four more people to attend and paint, but they didn't get lights. " - hosted by Melissa Reed
| Patrons packed into this popular Post Road program. |
Highland Manor (Outreach)
“We visited Highland Manor, an assisted living facility, to set up a browsing library for the residents. We had eight patrons visit and did Readers' Advisory for sweeping, epic historical fiction, and Inspirational books. We also chatted with the patrons about upcoming holiday plans, compared experiences on learning how to drop in the bowl at the skatepark, and met the new manager. Our visit also aligns with Senior Services' Food Pantry visit, so all of our patrons browsed books, then told us they were going over to pick up tasty desserts! It was a small but cozy and impactful visit.” - hosted by Joanie Goforth & Brooke West
The Nutcracker Presented by Sawnee Ballet (Cumming Library)
“Dancers from the Sawnee School of Arts performed a selection of festive dances to an enthusiastic audience made up of parents and patrons. The program began with the lead teacher reading a picture book of The Nutcracker in order to familiarize everyone with the story and give context. They performed four dances total: two excerpts from The Nutcracker ballet, a jazzy version of Frosty the Snowman, and Sleigh Ride. Afterward, the dancers handed out a snowman craft to the children in the audience. The dance teacher was very happy with the program and expressed an interest in coming back to the library - next year with more variety of costumes. It was standing room only!” - hosted by Melissa Gunter
| The Nutcracker came to life for this large holiday crowd. |
Sensitive Santa (Hampton Park Library)
"We had another great Sensitive Santa program this year! Cristie's husband Lee once again brought all of the magic as Santa. Most of the families that attended have also attended in the past, and I think the consistency of having Lee as Santa really helped ease any anxiety they may have had. Many families thanked us for making this program an annual event!" - hosted by Kayla Bolton
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