Library Events
Cherokee Medicine with author Mark Warren
Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Introduction to Wildlife Photography presented by Bobby Campbell
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesGrab your camera and learn how to capture that National Geographic shot you've always wanted. Bobby Campbell will teach how to photograph everything from wildlife to waterfalls. Topics include lens choice, filters, camera settings, composition, safety, and techniques professionals use to capture and create beautiful magazine quality images. Bonus: Tips and tricks on how to […]
In Abundance: Journey from Self Discovery to Self-Publishing with author Shanna Swenson
Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United StatesJoin community author Shanna Swenson as she discusses her books, what inspired her to write them and her personal journey of self discovery and self-publishing. Ms. Swenson will be available to sign books at the end of the discussion. Books will also be available for sale.
To the Moon and Beyond with Dr. Lesley Simanton-Coogan
Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United StatesAlmost 50 years ago on July 20, 1969 the first humans set foot on the Moon. Today, the Moon is still the farthest our species has traveled, but not the farthest we've explored. Join Lesley Simanton-Coogan of the University of North Georgia's (UNG) George E. Coleman, Sr. Planetarium to learn about exploration in our solar […]
Lew-E’s UFO Show: Unbelievable Funny Object Edition!
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesWe are proud to present “Lew-E’s UFO Show (Unbelievable Funny Object Edition)!” Join Lew-E the Clown and his puppet buddy, OOGLY-BOOGLY, on a journey that is bound to be as FUN as any other show we have produced! Music will fill the air and your readers will gleam with delight as Lew-E unleashes his creative […]
The Big Bad, Little Red Pig Show presented by Lee Bryan, That Puppet Guy
Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United StatesJoin Emmy nominated Atlanta puppeteer Lee Bryan for a magical and hilarious production. Through different types of puppets, voices, and songs, Lee brings stories to life in a creative, innovative show. Today's performance will be the "Big Bad, Little Red Pig Show"! All ages welcome. No registration required, but please arrive 30 minutes early to […]
Space Race and Beyond: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11
Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesIn 1969, half a century ago, mankind watched as humans stepped foot onto a celestial body other than the Earth for the first time. The tumultuous Space Race of the preceding decade challenged imaginations, rapidly advanced technologies, and captivated the world's attention. In the decades that followed the Apollo missions we have seen rovers sent […]
Fiddlin’ Dan
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesJoin us for music, stories, and Appalachian folklore! Fiddlin' Dan will entertain you with interactive songs and stories, his homespun humor, and a jug band finale! You're guaranteed to have a rollicking good time from beginning to end. Please note: Registration is not required, but space is limited. Please arrive early to secure your place […]
It’s Not Just Rocket Science: The Why and How of Space Exploration
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesLocal NASA Solar System Ambassador, Curt Godwin, will discuss NASA's past and future human space exploration efforts, including the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing and the Space Launch System scheduled to land on the moon by 2024, and the commercial partnerships required for missions' success. The Commercial Crew Program is a partnership between […]
Adult Escape Room: Hubble Telescope Hacked
Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesThe Hubble has been hacked! NASA lost control of the famed space telescope through some insidious computer piracy, and the perpetrator has hidden the means to regain control in a small box, along with a series of clues to open the multiple locks. Can you figure out the codes, unlock the box, and help NASA […]