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 […]

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!

Advanced Bass Fishing Lures

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

There are a dozen basic Bass lures that come in hard and soft plastic styles that anglers should learn to use. This class will cover the most common lures used to catch Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass and Shoal Bass year-round. Veteran angler Ken Sturdivant will show and demonstrate these lures to anglers, and he will […]

Basics of Estate Planning with Michelle Wilson

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

Attorney Michelle Wilson of Wilson Legal will present basic information about estate planning that every adult should know. Be prepared! Learn the difference between a will and a trust. Be informed about why you need a financial power of attorney and a health care directive as part of your estate plan.

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!

Community Garden Day: The Poetry Garden

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

Get dirty at the library! Come play in the dirt with us as you work on seasonal projects and activities led by a Forsyth County Master Gardener Advisor that help maintain the beauty of The Poetry Garden located at the Post Road Library. Each month's project will take about an hour to complete and all […]

Empowered Women Leaders in the Workplace with Dr. Linda Wiley

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

Dr. Linda Wiley, CEO of Turning Point Leadership Group and author of Tame Your Tongue & Transform Your Relationship, explains the ways organizations benefit from having women lead and how organizations can develop empowered women leaders. What happens when women lead? . . . Everything! Women have proven to be effective leaders throughout history. If […]

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Matriarchs of Atlanta’s Civil Rights Movement

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

The Civil Rights Movement spanned more than forty years. Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado will take you on an eye-opening tour to meet the women who worked tirelessly to achieve civil rights in Georgia.

Octavia Butler, the Godmother of Afrofuturism

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

Presented by Dr. Melissa Schindler of University of North Georgia, this talk will celebrate the life, work, and influence of Octavia Butler, one of science fiction’s pioneers. Learn how Butler paved the way for a whole generation of black women writers and prepared the world for Wakanda. Melissa E. Schindler, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor […]

Peppa Pig Celebration

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

If you are a fan of Peppa Pig, you will love this celebration of all things Peppa! Join us as we read our favorite Peppa Pig stories and enjoy a Peppa Pig inspired puppet show! There will be crafts and activities and you are sure to have a pig-tastic time! For Preschool and Elementary-age students. […]