Library Events
Special Needs Library Hour & Sensory Storytime
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesJoin us every first Sunday for a special hour of library time designed to accommodate our patrons with special needs. We will open our doors an hour early so that you will have a warm and welcoming environment designed just for you! Browse the library, check out your favorite books, movies, and CDs, and participate […]
Hungrytown
Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesHungrytown is the performing and songwriting folk duo of Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson. They have been touring internationally for more than fifteen years and their original, award-winning songs have been featured on many television shows and documentaries, including the Independent Film Channel's hit comedy series, Portlandia.
History of the Cherokee with Mark Warren
Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesEver 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 […]
Family Fun Night: Holidays Around the World
Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesFamily 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: […]
Ready, Set, Preschool!
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesJoin 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. […]
Writing Middle Grade vs. Young Adult Books: Forsyth Writes Together
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesLearn 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 […]
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!
Adult Crafting: Gift Wrapping
Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesLearn 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.
Book Chat
Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Leap into Literacy with Cookie Mouse
cumming elementary school 540 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United StatesMouse 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 […]