Library Events
Those Reptile Guys
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesWe 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 […]
Mumferd’s Safety Tales: How to Be Safe in Busy Places
Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesEverything 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 […]
Beauty for a Day: Everything You Need to Know about Daylilies
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesCharles "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. […]
Leap into Literacy with Skippyjon Jones
Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United StatesFamilies 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 […]
Grow It, Don’t Throw It: Master Gardeners Summer Series
Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United StatesWant 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.
H.G. Wells – Bringing Literature to Life
Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Barnyard Friends Petting Zoo: Animals and Garden Storytime
Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesLlamas 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 […]
BIG Science Show with Doc Atoms
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesCome 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.
Parrot Productions
Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesLearn all about parrots including their behavior, habitat, food, health, care, and more! Enjoy watching as these amazing parrots talk and demonstrate their tricks! Stay after the show and you will even get a chance to touch and hold some of these friendly parrots! Registration is not required, but space is limited. We will begin […]
Parrot Productions
Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesLearn all about parrots including their behavior, habitat, food, health, care, and more! Enjoy watching as these amazing parrots talk and demonstrate their tricks! Stay after the show and you will even get a chance to touch and hold some of these friendly parrots! Registration is not required, but space is limited. We will begin […]