Library Events
Slavery in Ancient Rome
Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesThe rise of Rome as an ancient super-power led to the capture and enslavement of hundreds of thousands of people from the areas it conquered, especially Greece, the Middle East, […]
Storm Chasers – A science club for ages 5-10
Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United StatesWe will explore tornadoes and hurricanes through books, games, crafts and science. This program is for kids ages 5 - 10. No registration required.
Paws to Read – For grades kindergarten and up
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesPaws to Read gives patrons of all ages the opportunity to read and relax with a certified therapy dog while improving literacy skills. Advance registration is not required. For grades […]
Teen Writers Club
Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United StatesThis club for teens and young adults in grades 6 and up meets twice a month. Writing tips, strategies and writing samples will be shared. Come and meet fellow writers […]
The Mongol Empire and the Chinggis Exchange
Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesStretching from the Sea of Japan to the Mediterranean, the Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire in world history with a territory covering approximately 14 million square miles (roughly […]
Magic Tree House Book Club – Midnight on the Moon
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesDo you love books and adventure? Then crack open a Magic Tree House book with us each month and come to the library for a different kind of adventure! At […]
Exploring the Ancient Maya – Great Civilizations
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesThe ancient Mayan civilization spread throughout southern Mexico and Central America, an area known as Mesoamerica. Learn all about the Maya with UNG professor Daniel Vaccaro, including how they lived, […]
No Cost Social Security Workshop
The Social Security Puzzle What You Need to Know about Choosing Your Social Security Benefits • When should I start taking my social security? • Do I get more money […]
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 […]
Lost and Drowned in North Georgia – Forgotten Cities and Towns
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesNorth Georgia has more than forty lakes and not one is natural. The state's controversial decision to dam the region's rivers for power and water supply changed the landscape forever. […]