Library Events
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.
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 who share your passion! No registration required.
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 the size of Africa). While contemporaries viewed the Mongols on par with natural disasters, the apocalypse, and even the anti-christ, the level of death and […]
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 each meeting we will chat about the book we've read that month, then do an activity or two. Activities may include a craft, game, break-out […]
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, what they ate, and what they loved to do. The Maya are notably famous for their use of mathematics, astronomy, and science in many aspects […]
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 if I take it at 62, 65, 67 or 70? • Am I entitled to my ex spouse’s social security? • What are the tax […]
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!
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. Lost communities, forgotten crossroads, dissolving racetracks and even entire towns disappeared, with remnants occasionally peeking up from the depths during times of extreme drought. The […]
Medicare Education 101
Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesAnnual Medicare enrollment is October 15-December 7. Are you prepared? Steve Aleksandrowicz, a licensed broker, will give an educational presentation and answer your questions. He will cover information about Medicare Part A (Hospital) and Part B (Medical) as well as the different Medicare health insurance options. If you are eligible for Medicare or nearing age […]
Preschool Pals Storytime with Chopper
Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United StatesTake me out to the ballgame! Chopper, the giant groundhog and official Gwinnett Stripers mascot, joins us for a special Preschool Pals Storytime. Enjoy stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. After the program, have your picture taken with Chopper! This program is suggested for children ages 3 to […]