Forsyth County Public Library
The Life and Writings of Phillis Wheatley
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesCelebrate African American History Month with the next event in our ongoing "Race and American Culture" series led by Dr. Ian Afflerbach. Dr. Afflerbach will examine the life and writings of Phillis Wheatley. In 1773, Wheatley published her first book of poetry--the first of its kind by any person of African descent in English. For […]
The American Colonization Movement to Liberia
Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United StatesLiberia has gone through two civil wars. According to the World Bank, 54 percent of the population of Liberia is living below the poverty line. These two headlines are surprising when one considers that this country was founded as a result of benevolence from all over the United States. The capital city of Liberia was […]
The Man Who Punched Jefferson Davis with author Ben Wynne
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesSometimes we forget that not all Southerners were pro-secession during the Civil War era. One of the most vocal pro-Unionists was Henry Foote, who served as both a U.S. Senator and a Confederate Congressman and was one of Jefferson Davis's most outspoken critics. Foote's unorthodox and temperamental life was punctuated with several duels and fistfights […]
Matriarchs of Atlanta’s Civil Rights Movement
Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesThe 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.
Menopause Rescue
Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesSherri Zak will present a brief introduction on what’s causing your hot flashes and weight gain, what’s going on with those hormones of yours, how to balance them naturally, and how to find the hidden gifts of menopause during this difficult time. Sherri Zak is a Holistic Health Coach and Certified Eating Psychology Coach that […]
The Midnight Society
Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesAre You Afraid of the Dark? We'll find out at the first meeting of The Midnight Society! The Midnight Society meets every Friday, the 13th to tell ghost stories. Share a horror story that keeps you awake all night (or just come listen to one). Watch clips of bone chilling stories. Test your courage by […]
Monstrous Regiment of Women: Queens of Europe
Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesDuring the early modern period, male rule was the standard in European states and kingdoms. Due to accidents and other circumstances, women sometimes presented the only, or best, candidates to ascend to the throne. Given people's misgivings about female political power, queens like Elizabeth I of England, Isabella of Spain, Christina of Sweden, and Catherine […]
Women in the Space Industry
Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, United StatesLaura Forczyk will discuss women in the space sector focusing on women astronauts and women leaders both in industry and in government. The exciting time period we're in has given us women commercial astronauts as well as government astronauts. She will end her presentation with an overview of Artemis, which is NASA's program to send […]
Corporate Chaos: A Murder Mystery for Adults
Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, United StatesShowcase your sleuthing skills and solve a murder mystery set in the underbelly of the corporate world at the Sharon Forks Library! The annual conference for Worldwide Prestige, Inc. will be held at the Grande Plaza Hotel in New York City. The CEO, Mr. Eric Wilde, is to present the yearly report and prove to […]
Leap into Literacy with Taco Dragon at Chestatee Elementary School
Chestatee Elementary School 6945 Keith Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, United StatesTacos may be key to making friends with dragons but remember, no spicy salsa! Meet Taco Dragon from the popular book Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri at Leap into Literacy! Families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to enjoy a simple meal, stories, songs, and early literacy activities […]
