Gardening For the Birds: Sustainable Gardening

Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United States

Research shows that small habitats can add up to a big difference to the bird population. And you benefit, too! With an irresistible bird habitat, you enjoy natural pest control effortlessly. Learn how to create a small bird-friendly habitat in this workshop adapted from the UGA EcoScape Program and presented by Forsyth County Master Gardeners.

Free

Bach to Rock Music Class

Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, United States

Get ready to rock, roll, and learn with Bach to Rock! Join us for a fun, hands-on music class for preschoolers. Kids will get to touch and try different instruments, learn about fast and slow beats and sound and silence, read musical stories, play games, and more! This program is for children ages 3-5 with […]

Free

Those Reptile Guys

Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United States

We love reptiles! Just because they are scaly doesn't mean they are SCARY! Join us for an interactive reptile experience and meet some of the coolest lizards, turtles, and snakes around! Know Before You Go: This program does not require advance registration and admission will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early […]

Free

Mumferd’s Safety Tales: How to Be Safe in Busy Places

Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United States

Everything a child should know to stay safe in busy places this summer presented in a fun and engaging format by Mumferd the Dog! This 30-minute performance by the Kaiser Permanente Theatre shares important lifesaving safety and health tips with children using puppets and live action performers. Ages 4 and up. No registration required but […]

Free

Beauty for a Day: Everything You Need to Know about Daylilies

Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United States

Charles "Doc" Self will explore the basics of the plant, including its history and development and its status in American gardens today. Learn which ones to get and which ones to avoid, where to get them, how to plant and care for them, and how to share them with your friends, family, and fellow gardeners. […]

Free

Leap into Literacy with Skippyjon Jones

Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United States

Families with young children are invited to enjoy a simple breakfast, stories, songs, and early literacy activities at the Cumming Library. Children can also meet beloved book character Skippyjon Jones and take home a free book courtesy of Barnes & Noble and Scholastic! Leap into Literacy programs are designed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, but […]

Free

Grow It, Don’t Throw It: Master Gardeners Summer Series

Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United States

Want to take your buy local commitment to the next level? Learn how to reduce waste, save money, and have fun! The Master Gardeners will guide you in growing plants, fruits, and vegetables from scraps, cuttings, and more. Please bring clean garden gloves if you can.

Free

H.G. Wells – Bringing Literature to Life

Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United States

The science fiction of H.G. Wells is brought brilliantly to life by historian and spirited lecturer Sloane Meyer. From beloved masterpieces like The Time Machine and Invisible Man to The War of the Worlds, that perennial classic about an alien invasion that struck fear in the heart of a nation, Meyer takes you on a […]

Free

Barnyard Friends Petting Zoo: Animals and Garden Storytime

Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United States

Llamas and bunnies and goats, oh my! Make some new soft and woolly animal friends at the library! Llamas, sheep, rabbits, and more will be on-hand for petting and feeding -- don't forget to bring your camera! There will be crafts in the meeting room and farm stories in the garden as well. This program […]

Free

BIG Science Show with Doc Atoms

Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United States

Come explore some messy, explosive, incredible science with the awesome-tastic Doc Atoms! Know Before You Go These programs do not require advance registration and admission will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early to guarantee your place. We will begin to issue tickets 30 minutes before the program begins.

Free