Thinking About Raising Backyard Chickens?

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

Backyard chicken keeping can be a very valuable and enjoyable experience. However, it is best to consider all of the basics before making the big decision. Please join Sherry Crelin of Chamblee Acres for an informative presentation covering what you need to know to help make the decision and get started off on the right […]

Free

Soap Making With Essential Oils

Atlanta Aromatherapy 101 Meadow Dr Ste D, Cumming, GA, United States

Join Jana Rife, an aromatherapist and HSCG Certified soap making Instructor for a soap making session using essential oils. In this class you will learn how to make cold process soap using natural plant oils, lye water and essential oils. You will make and take home your very own 3 pound batch of handmade soap. […]

$65.00

Nella Larsen’s “Passing”: A Discussion

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

Our third program in an ongoing series on race in American culture will be a discussion of Nella Larsen's "Passing." This short novella explores an important but often-forgotten racial practice during the Jim Crow era: African-Americans "passing" as white in order to gain access to restricted spaces, groups, and social privileges. But as we'll discuss, […]

Free

Trends in College Admission – Presented by Applerouth Tutoring Services

Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, United States

The only constant in the world of college admissions is change. Application numbers are up, yield rates are down, and colleges are turning to enrollment management to meet their institutional objectives. The admissions process is moving earlier and earlier, and some colleges are filling over 50% of their classes before January regular decision deadlines. International […]

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Crazy 8s Math Club – Grades K-3

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

Get fired up about math! Build stuff, run, jump, play games, make music, and make a mess, all while learning math. This program is for kids in grades K-3. Registration is not required, but space and supplies are limited. Please arrive early to secure your place in the program.

Free

Slavery in Ancient Rome

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

The 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, and modern-day France and Britain. Roman slavery differed from much later U.S. slavery because it was not based on race but was the expected fate […]

Free

Paws to Read – For grades kindergarten and up

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

Paws 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 kindergarten and up.

Free

Storm Chasers – A science club for ages 5-10

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

We will explore tornadoes and hurricanes through books, games, crafts and science. This program is for kids ages 5 - 10. No registration required.

Free