An audience favorite from first performance of Othello (ca. 1604), Dr. Brent Griffin discusses his production of this compelling play for the new North Georgia Shakespeare Festival at Mary Alice Park, and examines the many features that characterize the only domestic tragedy in Shakespeare’s First Folio.

Discover the stories of ancient Greece through mask work, poetry, and swordplay in this special performance of Hercules and the Heroes. Let Epictitus, the mask-maker, and Ovid, the poet, take you on a journey of the imagination as you explore the ancient Greek heroes! Follow Greece’s greatest hero, Hercules, as he battles mythologi­cal creatures and […]

Our adventure begins in the meeting room as we explore fairy-themed science experiments and other STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities. Then we'll take a guided tour of the fairy garden displays located in The Secret Garden tucked away behind the Cumming Library. While you're in The Secret Garden, follow along with this […]

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 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.