Forsyth Reads Together: An Evening with Jeff Shaara

Forsyth Conference Center 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Cumming, GA, United States

Gods and Generals by Jeff Shaara is the Forsyth Reads Together 2020 book selection. Neighbors Reading with Neighbors Forsyth Reads Together engages readers across the community in discussions, educational events, and author talks focused on a single book selection. Sharing a book with our neighbors makes it part of the public discourse and we can […]

Halcyon Forsyth: Ladies Night Out

Halcyon 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA, United States

Held April 16 from 6 to 9 p.m., the springtime installment of the sip-and-stroll scavenger hunt across the property benefits Family Promise of Forsyth.

Free Family Fun Day at Big Blue Swim School Johns Creek

Big Blue Swim School Johns Creek 10955 Jones Bridge Rd., Johns Creek, GA, United States

Big Blue Swim School is diving into Atlanta with its first pool opening in Johns Creek in April. The swim school teaches children ages 6 months to 12 years how to be safe, happy, and confident swimmers. Mark your calendars to visit them on Saturday, April 18 for their Big Blue Family Fun Day. The.re […]

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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 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 p.m!

Forsyth Writes Together: Writing Picture Books

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

There's no other art form quite like a picture book. Learn the craft of writing picture books for children in today's market. Join published authors Bonnie Clark, Kim MacPherson, and Jaclyn Paris for an epic conversation! The panel will discuss elements of picture books such as word and page count, poetry/rhythm/cadence, your audience, adding heart, […]

Forsyth Writes Together: Picture Book Journey: Writing/Illustrating to Production

Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United States

Are you interested in writing or illustrating children's picture books? How do you go from an idea to creation to publication? Author Chris Jespersen and illustrator Josie Toney will discuss their journey creating Georgia ABCs: A Finding Milo Book. Published by University of North Georgia Press, the book takes readers on a delightful trek across […]

El Día de los Niños with Julie Baggenstoss: Flamenco Dancing for Kids

Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United States

El Día de los Niños celebrates children, families, books, and our love for reading. Professional Flamenco dancer Julie Baggenstoss will perform and then teach children how to dance the Flamenco, too! Then, enjoy music, stories, and crafts in honor of this special holiday. All ages are welcome to participate. Registration is not required.

Forsyth Reads Together: Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign

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

On May 6, 1864, William Tecumseh's Army pulled out of Ringgold, Georgia, and headed for its major objective - Atlanta, Georgia. Sherman's army numbered over 100,000, while Confederate General Joseph Johnston never had more than 74,000. After a series of significant battles in north Georgia, Sherman's troops began crossing the Chattahoochee River just north of […]