Don’s miss three nights of rootin’ tootin’ fun at the Cumming Fairgrounds’ covered arena this Labor Day Weekend as the IPRA World Championship Rodeo returns!
Paws to Read gives patrons of all ages the opportunity to read and relax with a certified therapy dog while improving literacy skills. Participants sign up at the door for 15-minute sessions. Advance registration is not required. For grades kindergarten and up.
MEAL PREP 101 ! New to Dream Dinners OR haven’t attended a session in over a year? Come to this Special Open House Event to learn about Meal Prep, Enjoy Samples, and “Make & Take” 3 Dinners! WHEN: Wednesday September 11TH 9:30 am to 10:30 am At only $34.99, this is our VERY BEST NEW […]
Join us twice a month to knit or crochet a different project that we will donate to local Forsyth County charities. Please bring your own knitting or crochet needles. Yarn is provided. Please call the Sharon Forks Library at 770-781-9840 ext. 6 for details regarding needle sizes needed for each month.
Family FUN Night! Why should kids have all the fun? Parents grab the kids and join us monthly for STEAM challenges, games, activities, puzzles and more at the Sharon Forks Library! These programs are ideal for encouraging educational, fun and quality family time! This program is designed for families with elementary aged children. Please note: […]
Join us for a morning of learning through play! Help your child get school ready with fun activities to promote early learning and development. Each month we will offer a variety of early literacy, STEAM, music and hands-on early learning station activities. These programs focus on school readiness as well as social and cognitive development. […]
Educate and entertain your preschooler at the library! Join us each Friday for thematic stories, songs, hands-on preschool play, and STEAM based learning designed to promote early literacy, school readiness, and social and cognitive development. This program is for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not required; space is limited.
It's magical to be a unicorn! This Playdate will sparkle when girls and boys join us as we prance and dance doing all things unicorn. Your little one is sure to continue the pretending and dancing at home with this exciting new Playdate. Cost includes class, take-home materials, & music (Sibling Discount Available) Ages 0-5 […]
Our third program in an ongoing series on race in American culture will be a discussion of Nella Larsen's "Passing." This short novella explores an important but often-forgotten racial practice during the Jim Crow era: African-Americans "passing" as white in order to gain access to restricted spaces, groups, and social privileges. But as we'll discuss, […]
The only constant in the world of college admissions is change. Application numbers are up, yield rates are down, and colleges are turning to enrollment management to meet their institutional objectives. The admissions process is moving earlier and earlier, and some colleges are filling over 50% of their classes before January regular decision deadlines. International […]
Get fired up about math! Build stuff, run, jump, play games, make music, and make a mess, all while learning math. This program is for kids in grades K-3. Registration is not required, but space and supplies are limited. Please arrive early to secure your place in the program.
The rise of Rome as an ancient super-power led to the capture and enslavement of hundreds of thousands of people from the areas it conquered, especially Greece, the Middle East, and modern-day France and Britain. Roman slavery differed from much later U.S. slavery because it was not based on race but was the expected fate […]
Paws to Read gives patrons of all ages the opportunity to read and relax with a certified therapy dog while improving literacy skills. Advance registration is not required. For grades kindergarten and up.
This club for teens and young adults in grades 6 and up meets twice a month. Writing tips, strategies and writing samples will be shared. Come and meet fellow writers who share your passion! No registration required.
Calling All First Responders! For all the men and women who make it their business to take-action when disaster strikes. Join us for Beaver Toyota’s First Responders Event | September 11 | 8am – 7pm We are thankful and invite you in today to eat free with us at Café Beaver. Not sure what a […]
MEAL PREP 101 Session New to Dream Dinners OR haven’t attended a session in over a year? Come to this Special Open House Event to learn about Meal Prep, Enjoy Samples, and “Make & Take” 3 Dinners! Enjoy samples, tour the kitchen and make dinners all in about an hour. Only $34.99 This is our […]
Do you love books and adventure? Then crack open a Magic Tree House book with us each month and come to the library for a different kind of adventure! At each meeting we will chat about the book we've read that month, then do an activity or two. Activities may include a craft, game, break-out […]
MEAL PREP 101 Session New to Dream Dinners OR haven’t attended a session in over a year? Come to this Special Open House Event to learn about Meal Prep, Enjoy Samples, and “Make & Take” 3 Dinners all in about an hour. Only $34.99, This is our VERY BEST NEW GUEST OFFER! Follow the link […]
The ancient Mayan civilization spread throughout southern Mexico and Central America, an area known as Mesoamerica. Learn all about the Maya with UNG professor Daniel Vaccaro, including how they lived, what they ate, and what they loved to do. The Maya are notably famous for their use of mathematics, astronomy, and science in many aspects […]
The Social Security Puzzle What You Need to Know about Choosing Your Social Security Benefits • When should I start taking my social security? • Do I get more money if I take it at 62, 65, 67 or 70? • Am I entitled to my ex spouse’s social security? • What are the tax […]
Join Tracey Varrone of the Brick and Ivy Studio for a storytime presented in American Sign Language and English where children can explore books, fingerplays, rhythm activities, and more in a 45-minute storytime. Afterward, enjoy time for socializing with new friends until 3:00 pm!
North Georgia has more than forty lakes and not one is natural. The state's controversial decision to dam the region's rivers for power and water supply changed the landscape forever. Lost communities, forgotten crossroads, dissolving racetracks and even entire towns disappeared, with remnants occasionally peeking up from the depths during times of extreme drought. The […]
High Tea with Princess Elsa! $40/person Includes: Pictures & autographs with our special guest - PRINCESS ELSA!!!, High Tea Service, Light Bites, Sweet Treats, Photo Booth, & make & take craft!!! This event WILL sell out, as we have a limited number of spots available, so make sure to get your tickets early. :D ALL […]
Annual Medicare enrollment is October 15-December 7. Are you prepared? Steve Aleksandrowicz, a licensed broker, will give an educational presentation and answer your questions. He will cover information about Medicare Part A (Hospital) and Part B (Medical) as well as the different Medicare health insurance options. If you are eligible for Medicare or nearing age […]
Take me out to the ballgame! Chopper, the giant groundhog and official Gwinnett Stripers mascot, joins us for a special Preschool Pals Storytime. Enjoy stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. After the program, have your picture taken with Chopper! This program is suggested for children ages 3 to […]
College is competitive and multiple factors affect the admissions process. Join Tom Neighbour, Director of Counseling at the Alliance Academy for Innovation to learn what you need to know to help your child pick the best college for them and your family. This program will cover multiple aspects of choosing a college: The current state […]
Final days to enroll at www.bmorestudents.com. Register by Sunday, September 15, 2019 to be eligible to win a Yeti cooler valued at over $300! BMore is a fun, hands-on workshop series for life and workforce readiness. It's adulting 101 for high schoolers in Forsyth County. Each session will be filled with experiential exercises designed to […]
H.G. Wells once said, "Queen Victoria was like a great paperweight on men's minds. When she was removed, their ideas began to blow all over the place haphazardly." By the time of her death in 1901, the spirit of man was ready to burst and King Edward was just the monarch to open the floodgates. […]
Join us for the sacred detoxifying and grounding practice of 108 Sun Salutations to celebrate the Fall Equinox and prepare our bodies and minds for the Winter! ALL ARE INVITED TO PRACTICE, basic knowledge of the sun salutations is recommend but doing all 108 is NOT required. If you find that you can only do […]
Rose Creek is an upscale community located in northern Forsyth County, about 3 miles west of GA-400. Our Fall community yard sale is this weekend. Several homes throughout our community will be participating - items include baby equipments, children's toys and clothes, jewelry, household goods, furniture and more. Houses that are participating will have a […]
It's our 3 Year Anniversary!! Saturday, September 21st 1-3pm We can't believe it has been 3 years since we opened the doors at Bliss Mama! We have been enjoying offering therapeutic massage, holistic skincare and advanced facials to the Women of Forsyth County. We plan to continue growing and bringing innovative and new services to […]
Individuals with special needs and caregivers are invited to join us for our Special Needs Resource Fair to learn about local resources available to them. We will have a Sensory Storytime and activities for your child to enjoy while you learn from our guests. Local resources that will have a representative available to visit with […]
The diverse flora of the Southeast once provided everything that was needed by the original inhabitants. This is why native people held in high esteem every plant of forest and field. Our modern day ignoring of these gifts is what separates us from a life of truly interacting with nature on an intimate level. And […]
Enjoy an afternoon of Indian Classical-Carnatic music performed by vocalist Anjana Nagaraja with live violin and mridangam accompaniment. Indian classical music can be broadly divided into Hindustani and Carnatic music. While the Hindustani system is associated with north India, Carnatic or Karnataka classical music is popular in southern parts. Carnatic music is one of the […]
Learn how to use the e-reader you have or try one before you buy. A variety of e-readers will be available for you to try out and practice on. If you have one already, bring it! We will show you how to check out library e-books on your device.
The ancient Egyptians are most famous for their elaborate funerary preparations, but these practices were only a small part of a broader Egyptian worldview in which the practices not only made sense, but were regarded as absolutely necessary. This talk explores the ways in which the ancient Egyptian experience of the world was shaped by […]
Are computers new to you? Learn how to conduct a basic Internet search and common search engines as well as basic tips on how to navigate websites. This program is intended for adults only. No registration is required, but space is limited.
Whether you are just beginning your first job, need to begin taking over your household finances, or want to finally take control of your financial future, Dave Ramsey Certified Coach Parkey Thompson will teach you the following: why budgeting is crucial to your financial success how balancing your checking account can save you money learning […]
CMX Cinemas is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of CMX CinéBistro Halcyon and new-to-market CMX Stone sports bar for the Alpharetta community to enjoy starting Friday, September 27. The third CMX CinéBistro location in Georgia will open at 6215 Town Square in the new Halcyon development – offering an intimate experience with in-theater dining, […]
Come join the FUN as we celebrate our Grand Opening event and get a "taste" of what Young Chefs Academy is all about as you participate in a variety of hand on, engaging culinary activities. We will be offering exclusive offers at the event and lots of give-aways!
There’s still no cure, so we’re still here! Won’t you lace up your sneakers and join us for our 29th year? We’re excited to announce that our familiar 3.2-mile scenic run/walk through the historic Piedmont Park & Midtown Atlanta neighborhoods has a NEW DATE this year! Please join us on Sunday, September 29, 2019 for […]
Treat Your Kids to a Stay-Cation S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, art, math) Day Camp at Youth Technology Learning Center-YTLC Cumming for ages 3 to 14. Camp has an option for half day/full day with extended care available with early drop-off from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and late pick-up from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. […]
Drop in and enjoy cuddly and adorably friendly farm animals provided by Cricket's Mobile Petting Zoo. We'll also have crafts and educational games to enhance this memorable experience. Drop in between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Activities will be held in the meeting room, on the picnic tables, and the grassy area behind the library. No […]
Join us at the library for a storytime all about hedgehogs! We’ll have prickly stories, spiny songs, a puppet show, and a craft. To top it all off, there will be a special visit from Hedgie, the classic character from the Jan Brett books! This program is for all ages. No registration required but space […]
Perfect Fall Break activity for Parent & Child (ages 7+) This Meal Prep Event is designed for anyone who is ready to try out the amazing Dream Dinners meal prep concept! (This special offer is available for new guests only) 2 October Dates available: 10/2 at 7:00 pm or 10/5 at 11:15 am Limited to […]
Join us for the 25th Anniversary of the Cumming Country Fair & Festival, Cumming and Forsyth County’s favorite annual event! Complete Fair info can be found here!
The Cumming Country Fair & Festival is in business from October 3rd to 13th, 2019. You don't want to miss out on all the fun! For admission deals, ride specials, and daily attractions, head to the master schedule for all the details.
Join us at the library for a storytime all about hedgehogs! We’ll have prickly stories, spiky songs, and a craft. To top it all off, there will be a special visit from Hedgie, the classic character from the Jan Brett books. This program is for all ages. No registration is required.
Join us at the library for a storytime all about hedgehogs! We’ll have prickly stories, spiky songs, and a craft. To top it all off, there will be a special visit from Hedgie, the classic character from the Jan Brett books. This program is for all ages. No registration is required.
Join us at the library for a storytime all about hedgehogs! We’ll have prickly stories, spiny songs, a puppet show, and a craft. To top it all off, there will be a special visit from Hedgie, the classic character from the Jan Brett books! This program is for all ages. No registration required but space […]
Learn from the experiences of a panel of seven children's book writers and illustrators from the Trail Mix critique group. The panel will speak candidly about what makes success, what keeps them writing, how to critique a friend's writing, and how a successful critique group comes together. Find out how this group found (and lost!) […]
Come join us at Save the Horses for our annual Hay Day celebration! There will be pony rides, hay rides, vendors, fall fun, and more!Free admission, tickets can be purchased at the gate.