Library Events
No Cost Social Security Workshop
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 […]
Show of Hands – An ASL Storytime
Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesJoin 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!
Lost and Drowned in North Georgia – Forgotten Cities and Towns
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesNorth 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 […]
Medicare Education 101
Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesAnnual 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 […]
Preschool Pals Storytime with Chopper
Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United StatesTake 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 […]
Pianos for Peace Concert with Lambert Chamber Orchestra
Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesEnjoy a special musical concert and conversation with Lambert Chamber Orchestra and Malek Jandali, founder & CEO of Pianos for Peace, a local non-profit that aims to build peace through music and education by making the arts accessible to all. We'll learn about their mission to engage and impact the local community through music and […]
Medicare Education 101
Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesAnnual 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 […]
Planning for College 101
Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesCollege 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 […]
The Edwardians: Down to the Abbey – Bringing Literature to Life
Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesH.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. […]
Special Needs Resource Fair
Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesIndividuals 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 […]