History of the Cherokee with Mark Warren

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

Ever wonder how Native Americans lived before Europeans arrived? Author Mark Warren will discuss how intimacy with and reverence for nature dictated the daily life of the Cherokee. Learn about Cherokee crafts, weapons, hunting techniques, philosophies, religion, clothing, tools, medicines, and games. This program will also cover the fate of the Cherokee Nation after the […]

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Family Fun Night: Holidays Around the World

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

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: […]

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Ready, Set, Preschool!

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

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. […]

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Writing Middle Grade vs. Young Adult Books: Forsyth Writes Together

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

Learn the craft of writing middle grade and/or young adult books in today's market from working authors. These authors will cover concepts and techniques that distinguish chapter books from young adult books for their target audiences, such as voice, vocabulary level, maturity content, authenticity, and word count. This program is being held in partnership with […]

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Show of Hands: An ASL Storytime

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

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!

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Adult Crafting: Gift Wrapping

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

Learn how to use fabric to wrap gifts and create paper envelopes and paper gift boxes. Please note that this program is a how-to tutorial and no gifts will be wrapped.

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Book Chat

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

Join us at the Sharon Forks Library for Book Chat, a casual conversation group for adults. December's Conversation Starter: Monday, December 9 10:30 a.m. Less by Andrew Sean Greer Receiving an invitation to his ex-boyfriend's wedding, Arthur, a failed novelist on the eve of his fiftieth birthday, embarks on an international journey that finds him […]

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Leap into Literacy with Cookie Mouse

cumming elementary school 540 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United States

Mouse loves cookies and he loves meeting new friends! Come meet Cookie Mouse from Laura Numeroff's popular books for young children at Leap into Literacy! Families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to enjoy a simple meal, stories, songs, and early literacy activities in the Cafeteria at Cumming Elementary School during this event. Participating […]

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The Art of Crafting a Story for Video Production:Presented by Maxwell Bentley

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

In today's world, creating shareable video content is easier than ever, even if you shoot and edit on your smartphone! However, the most engaging, inspiring, and thought-provoking videos all share one thing in common: they tell an amazing story. In this highly interactive seminar, you will learn the tried-and-true strategies that video marketing professionals use […]

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

Homeschoolers, head to the library each month for a book club to buzz about followed by an awesome interactive learning experience! From 1:15 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. each month it's Book Buzz time! Read a book of your choice based on the monthly theme and come prepared to tell us about it. Prepare a paper bag […]

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