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SUMMER READING FUN IS FOR ALL AGES

Early registration begins on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Log in to your Beanstack account or create an account.

DATES TO REMEMBER

  • Summer Reading Fun: May 23–July 31, 2024
  • Summer Reading Fun Guides: Available May 1, 2024
  • School starts: August 1, 2024
  • Last day to apply tickets: Sunday, August 4, 2024
  • Grand prize drawings: Monday, August 5, 2024
  • Last day to pick up prizes: Monday, August 19, 2024
  • Redraw for unclaimed grand prizes: Tuesday, August 20, 2024

REGISTER

Sign-up is easy!

  • If you participated in previous reading challenges at FCPL, log into your Beanstack account and select the Adventure Begins at Your Library challenge.
  • To create a new account, click "Register an Individual or Family."
  • You can register multiple family members–children or adults–once logged in to your account by clicking your name in the upper right-hand corner of the screen and then, "Add a Reader."
  • If you would like to log reading on the app, download the Beanstack Tracker app on your device.

RECORD BOOKS, TIME, AND ACTIVITIES

Beanstack Instructional Steps Link to Beanstack website

Earning points is easy!

Track your reading and earn points using Beanstack.

  • 1 minute of reading = 1 point
  • 1 book read = 20 points (best for preschoolers)
  • 1 Activity = 10 points

Earn a ticket for our grand prize drawings for every 500 points you earn during the active challenge period (May 23–July 31, 2024).

GRAND PRIZE DRAWING

For every 500 points earned, you get a ticket to enter the Grand Prize Drawing.

The Grand Prize Drawings will take place on Monday, August 5, 2024.

PRESCHOOL GRAND PRIZES

Pirate Basket

Pirate Basket

Play 'n Learn Basket

Play 'n Learn Basket

Storytime Basket

Storytime Basket

ELEMENTARY GRAND PRIZES

Art Basket

Art Basket

Camping Basket

Camping Basket

LEGO® Basket

LEGO® Basket

Science Basket

Science Basket

Scholastic Book Pack

Scholastic Book Pack

Wings of Fire Basket

Wings of Fire Basket

TEEN GRAND PRIZES

Camping Basket

Camping Basket

Lunch Buddy Basket

Lunch Buddy Basket

Hanging with a Friend Basket

Hanging with a Friend Basket

Rock Painting Basket

Rock Painting Basket

ADULT GRAND PRIZES

Atlanta Botanical Garden Basket

Atlanta Botanical
Garden Basket

Cumming Country Fair & Festival Basket

Cumming Country Fair
& Festival Basket

Gibbs Gardens Basket

Gibbs Gardens Basket

State Parks Basket

State Parks Basket

Students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 can also earn buttons.

Collage of the 100, 250, 500, 750, and 1000 buttons
Collage of the Adventure Awaits, Create Adventure, Kindness Grows, and Wow! buttons

SUMMER READING FUN EVENTS

Fun and free activities and programs for the whole family!

CUMMING LIBRARY

Baby Play Day - For infants from birth to 18 months
Wed, May 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cumming Meeting Room
Lew-E's Comedy Circus - Summer Reading Fun Kickoff Event
Thu, May 30, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Cumming Meeting Room
Adventure Around the World - Summer Reading Fun Kickoff
Thu, May 30, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Cumming Children's Area
Lew-E's Comedy Circus - Summer Reading Fun Kickoff Event
Thu, May 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Cumming Meeting Room
Math Adventures - For grades 1–3
Mon, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Math Adventures - For grades 1–3
Mon, Jun 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Writers' Night of Adventure - Call of the Wild Series
Mon, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Tue, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Tue, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Science Lab: Action & Reaction - Presented by Talewise
Tue, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wild Adventures at the Library - Featuring Keith Karnock & Vern
Wed, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Conversational English
Wed, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LEGO® Adventures - For grades 3–5
Thu, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Twilight Tales - For all ages
Thu, Jun 06, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Jun 07, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Cumming Meeting Room
HTML/CSS Coding - For ages 11 and up
Sat, Jun 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
This event is full
Tending the Wild - Call of the Wild Series
Sun, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Math Adventures - For grades 1–3
Mon, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Math Adventures - For grades 1–3
Mon, Jun 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Tue, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Tue, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
American Girl Adventures - Featuring Melody in 1964
Tue, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Writers' Club - For grades 6-12.
Tue, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Wed, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Magic with Ken Scott! - Adventure Begins at Your Library
Thu, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Magic with Ken Scott! - Adventure Begins at Your Library
Thu, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Do-It-Yourself Faux Leather Pouch - Call of the Wild Series
Fri, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Finding Serenity - A Guided Meditation
Sun, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Math Adventures - For grades 1–3
Mon, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Math Adventures - For grades 1–3
Mon, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Tue, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Tue, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
American Girl Adventures - Featuring Nanea 1941
Tue, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Mini Comic Convention - A Celebration of All Things Fandom!
Tue, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Wed, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Paws to Read - For grades kindergarten and up
Wed, Jun 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cumming Children's Area
Conversational English
Wed, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oregon Trail Adventure - A STEAM Adventure for grades 3-5
Thu, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Up & Cumming Writers
Thu, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Twilight Tales - For all ages
Thu, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Music With Mr. Michael - Music and Fun!
Fri, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Music With Mr. Michael - Music and Fun!
Fri, Jun 21, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Lewis and Clark Expedition: Call of the Wild Series - Presented by Ken Johnston
Sat, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
HTML/CSS Coding - For ages 11 and up
Sun, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Math Adventures - For grades 1–3
Mon, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Math Adventures - For grades 1–3
Mon, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Write Together
Mon, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Tue, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Tue, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
American Girl Adventures - Featuring Julie 1974
Tue, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Round Weaving - For grades 6–12.
Tue, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Wed, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
overBOOKed - A Book Club for Adults
Thu, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Word Collector - Presented by Jerry G. White
Thu, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Word Collector - Presented by Jerry G. White
Thu, Jun 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Math Adventures - For grades 1–3
Mon, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Math Adventures - For grades 1–3
Mon, Jul 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Tue, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Tue, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Teen Travel Journal Class - For grades 6–12
Tue, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Wed, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Animals Around the World - Presented by Wildlife Wonders
Wed, Jul 03, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Animals Around the World - Presented by Wildlife Wonders
Wed, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Conversational English
Wed, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Jul 05, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Cumming Meeting Room
Survive the Night: A Wilderness Escape Room - Session One - Call of the Wild Series
Sat, Jul 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Registration opens Monday, June 3 2024 at 9:00am
Survive the Night: A Wilderness Escape Room - Session Two - Call of the Wild Series
Sat, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration opens Monday, June 3 2024 at 9:00am
Survive the Night: A Wilderness Escape Room - Session Three - Call of the Wild Series
Sat, Jul 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Registration opens Monday, June 3 2024 at 9:00am
Survive the Night: A Wilderness Escape Room - Session Four - Call of the Wild Series
Sat, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration opens Monday, June 3 2024 at 9:00am
Math Adventures - For grades 1–3
Mon, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Math Adventures - For grades 1–3
Mon, Jul 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Tue, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Tue, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Teen Writers' Club - For grades 6-12.
Tue, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Wed, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Adventures with Alice in Wonderland - For grades 3–5
Thu, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Twilight Tales - For all ages
Thu, Jul 11, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure - Presented by Talewise
Fri, Jul 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Do-It-Yourself Wilderness Painting - Call of the Wild Series
Fri, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Summer Games - For grades 1–5
Sat, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Vision Resource Fair
Sun, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Math Adventures - For grades 1–3
Mon, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Math Adventures - For grades 1–3
Mon, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Tue, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Tabletop Role-Playing Game - For grades 6–12
Tue, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Aesop's Fables - Presented by Lee Bryan: That Puppet Guy
Wed, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Aesop's Fables - Presented by Lee Bryan: That Puppet Guy
Wed, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Paws to Read - For grades kindergarten and up
Wed, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cumming Children's Area
Conversational English
Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adventures In Archeology - For grades 3–5
Thu, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Up & Cumming Writers
Thu, Jul 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Brilliant Donkey - World Tales of Beasts, Books and Bravado
Thu, Jul 18, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Math Adventures - For grades 1–3
Mon, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Math Adventures - For grades 1–3
Mon, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Write Together
Mon, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Puppetpalooza!
Tue, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Puppetpalooza!
Tue, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Writing Camp for Tweens - For ages 8–12
Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Space Adventure Crafts - For grades 6–12
Tue, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Writing Camp for Tweens - For ages 8–12
Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
overBOOKed - A Book Club for Adults
Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cumming Meeting Room
Writing Camp for Tweens - For ages 8–12
Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Puppetpalooza!
Thu, Jul 25, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Summer Reading Fun Finale
Fri, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Spectacular Bubble Show
Fri, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Adult Special Needs Craft & Story Hour
Mon, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Conversational English
Wed, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Twilight Tales
Thu, Aug 01, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Cumming Children's Area
See all events

HAMPTON PARK LIBRARY

Exploring Sawnee Mountain Preserve
Sun, May 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hampton Park Meeting Room
Cameron's One Man Circus - Summer Reading Fun Kickoff Event
Tue, May 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Cameron's One Man Circus - Summer Reading Fun Kickoff Event
Tue, May 28, 11:30am - 12:15pm
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wed, May 29, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Pick Your Path Adventure Game
Mon, Jun 03, All day
Rescheduled
Bucket List Travel Planning
Mon, Jun 03, 9:00am - 10:00am
New date Monday, June 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Mon, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Mon, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bucket List Travel Planning
Mon, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Magic Workshop for Teens
Tue, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Explorers Club - For grades 1–2
Wed, Jun 05, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Thu, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Thu, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Snakes Alive! - Presented by Smithgall Woods Education Center
Fri, Jun 07, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Pick Your Path Adventure Game
Mon, Jun 10, All day
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Mon, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Mon, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Special Needs Craft & Story Hour
Tue, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hampton Park Meeting Room
Paws to Read - For grades kindergarten and up
Tue, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton Park Children's Area
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Thu, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Thu, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hampton Park Poetry Writers' Group
Thu, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hampton Park Meeting Room
Adventure Academy - For grades 3–5
Fri, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hooked on Books - A Book Club for Adults
Sat, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hampton Park Meeting Room
Pick Your Path Adventure Game
Mon, Jun 17, All day
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Mon, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Mon, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Handcrafted @ Hampton Park - Adult Crafting Program
Wed, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Young Explorers Club - For grades 1–2
Wed, Jun 19, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Thu, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Thu, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jeffini's Wild West Adventure Show - Featuring Jeffini the Great
Fri, Jun 21, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Pick Your Path Adventure Game
Mon, Jun 24, All day
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Mon, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Mon, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Nostalgia Night: Y2K! - For teens and tweens
Tue, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Survival Skills with Mark Warren
Tue, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Thu, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Thu, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hampton Park Writers' Group
Thu, Jun 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hampton Park Meeting Room
Adventure Academy - For grades 3–5
Fri, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bodies in the Bog - A Bog Talk
Sun, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pick Your Path Adventure Game
Mon, Jul 01, All day
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Mon, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Mon, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Explorers Club - For grades 1–2
Wed, Jul 03, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Big Time Groove: Adventures in Rhythm and Rhyme - Presented by Beatin' Path Rhythm
Fri, Jul 05, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Pick Your Path Adventure Game
Mon, Jul 08, All day
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Mon, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Mon, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Paws to Read - For grades kindergarten and up
Tue, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hampton Park Children's Area
Art Workshop for Teens - with Lara MacLean
Tue, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Thu, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Thu, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hampton Park Poetry Group
Thu, Jul 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adventure Academy - For grades 3–5
Fri, Jul 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Navigating Menopause
Sat, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pick Your Path Adventure Game
Mon, Jul 15, All day
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Mon, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Mon, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Science Lab: Actions and Reactions - Presented by Talewise
Tue, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Handcrafted @ Hampton Park - an Adult Crafting Program
Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Young Explorers Club - For grades 1–2
Wed, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Thu, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Thu, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Seeing Stars - Presented by Elachee Starlab
Fri, Jul 19, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Seeing Stars - Presented by Elachee Starlab
Fri, Jul 19, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Hooked on Books - A Book Club for Adults
Sat, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Adventure on the Moon - with Moon Rocks!
Sun, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pick Your Path Adventure Game
Mon, Jul 22, All day
The Word Collector - Presented by Jerry G. White
Mon, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
The Word Collector - Presented by Jerry G. White
Mon, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Basics of Bass Fishing for Teens and Tweens
Tue, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Animals Around the World - Presented by Wildlife Wonders
Wed, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Animals Around the World - Presented by Wildlife Wonders
Wed, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Science for Everyone! - with Michael Green the Science Machine
Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Science for Everyone! - with Michael Green the Science Machine
Thu, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hampton Park Writers' Group
Thu, Jul 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adventure Academy - For grades 3–5
Fri, Jul 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Pick Your Path Adventure Game
Mon, Jul 29, All day
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POST ROAD LIBRARY

Baby Play Day - For infants from birth to 18 months
Tue, May 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Post Road Meeting Room
Book Sleuths - A Mystery Book Club for Adults
Tue, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Post Road Meeting Room
Summer Reading Fun Kickoff!
Fri, May 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Magic with Ken Scott! - Summer Reading Fun Kickoff Event
Fri, May 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
Magic with Ken Scott! - Summer Reading Fun Kickoff Event
Fri, May 31, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Palette Knife Painting with Lara MacLean - Art for Adults
Sat, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
High School Make and Take - For grades 9–12
Mon, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Tue, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Tue, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Cameron's One Man Circus
Tue, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Cameron's One Man Circus
Tue, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Around the World Wednesdays - For rising grades 1–5
Wed, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Around the World Wednesdays - For rising grades 1–5
Wed, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Thu, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Thu, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Saturday Family Storytime
Sat, Jun 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
The Amazing FCPL Race - A strategy game for adults
Sat, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Magician Arthur Atsma
Mon, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Magician Arthur Atsma
Mon, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Tue, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Tue, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Escape from King Tut's Tomb! - An Escape Room for Grades 6-8
Tue, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Novel Diversions - A Book Club for Adults
Wed, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Around the World Wednesdays - For rising grades 1–5
Wed, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Around the World Wednesdays - For rising grades 1–5
Wed, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Thu, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Thu, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Post Road Writers' Group
Thu, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday Family Storytime
Sat, Jun 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tommy Johns Presents Finders Keepers! - Magic, puppets, and more!
Mon, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Tommy Johns Presents Finders Keepers! - Magic, puppets, and more!
Mon, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Pop Culture Game Night - For grades 9–12
Mon, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Tue, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Tue, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Paws to Read - For grades kindergarten and up
Tue, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Around the World Wednesdays - For rising grades 1–5
Wed, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Around the World Wednesdays - For rising grades 1–5
Wed, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Thu, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Thu, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
The History Behind Georgia's State Parks
Thu, Jun 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday Family Storytime
Sat, Jun 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Puzzle Masters: Team Puzzle Tournament - A Puzzle Tournament for Adults
Sat, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult MakerDay: Painted Rock Photo Holder - an Adult Crafting Program
Sun, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure - Presented by Talewise
Mon, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure - Presented by Talewise
Mon, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Tue, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Tue, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Book Sleuths - A Mystery Book Club for Adults
Tue, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Polymer Clay Creations! - For grades 6-8
Tue, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Around the World Wednesdays - For rising grades 1–5
Wed, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Around the World Wednesdays - For rising grades 1–5
Wed, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Thu, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Thu, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Introduction to Amateur (Ham) Radio - Adventure on the Air!
Thu, Jun 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday Family Storytime
Sat, Jun 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Habitat is Home! A Nature Program - For rising grades 1–5
Mon, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Habitat is Home! A Nature Program - For rising grades 1–5
Mon, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
A Race Around the Library - For grades 9–12
Mon, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Tue, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Tue, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Around the World Wednesdays - For rising grades 1–5
Wed, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Around the World Wednesdays - For rising grades 1–5
Wed, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday Family Storytime
Sat, Jul 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Snakes Alive! - Presented by Smithgall Woods Education Center
Mon, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Snakes Alive! - Presented by Smithgall Woods Education Center
Mon, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Tue, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Tue, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Life-Sized Whodunnit Board Game! - For grades 6-8
Tue, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Novel Diversions - A Book Club for Adults
Wed, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Around the World Wednesdays - For rising grades 1–5
Wed, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Around the World Wednesdays - For rising grades 1–5
Wed, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Thu, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Thu, Jul 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Post Road Writers' Group
Thu, Jul 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday Family Storytime
Sat, Jul 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Animals Around the World - Presented by Wildlife Wonders
Mon, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
Animals Around the World - Presented by Wildlife Wonders
Mon, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Art Workshop with Lara MacLean - For students in rising grades 9-12
Mon, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Tue, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Paws to Read - For grades kindergarten and up
Tue, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Around the World Wednesdays - For rising grades 1–5
Wed, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Around the World Wednesdays - For rising grades 1–5
Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Thu, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Thu, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
End of Summer Adult Trivia Night
Thu, Jul 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday Family Storytime
Sat, Jul 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Family Puzzle Tournament
Sat, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult MakerDay: Travel-Themed Paper Bead Jewelry - an Adult Crafting Program
Sun, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cirque Du Todd
Mon, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Cirque Du Todd
Mon, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Tue, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Tue, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Book Sleuths - A Mystery Book Club for Adults
Tue, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Art Workshop with Lara MacLean - For students in rising grades 6–8
Tue, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Around the World Wednesdays - For rising grades 1–5
Wed, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Around the World Wednesdays - For rising grades 1–5
Wed, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Puppetpalooza!
Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Puppetpalooza!
Thu, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
The 1828 Dahlonega Gold Rush
Thu, Jul 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Puppetpalooza!
Sat, Jul 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
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SHARON FORKS LIBRARY

Adventure Begins: Amateur Photography Exhibition - Call for Submissions
Fri, May 24, All day
Lew-E's Comedy Circus - Summer Reading Fun Kickoff Event
Wed, May 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
Lew-E's Comedy Circus - Summer Reading Fun Kickoff Event
Wed, May 29, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Baby Play Day - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, May 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Adventure Begins: An Amateur Photo Exhibit
Sat, Jun 01, All day
Understanding America: Understanding the Policy Process - Discussions on Democracy
Sun, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Start Your Adventure Here! - Summer Reading Fun Kickoff
Mon, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
That Book Woman and Other Off the Wall Adventures! - presented by storyteller Barry Stewart Mann
Mon, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Sharon Forks Writers' Group
Tue, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Sharon Forks Meeting Room Side A
Preschool Music Jam - Presented by Miss Gail Music
Wed, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wed, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Sharon Forks Meeting Room Side B
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Thu, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Thu, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Percy Jackson & the Olympians - Teen Thursdays
Thu, Jun 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adventures in Space Training - For rising grades 1–5
Fri, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Adventure Begins: An Amateur Photo Exhibit
Sat, Jun 08, All day
Big Band Jazz and Swing - A Roswell New Horizons Band Concert
Sat, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family Storytime
Mon, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Bookish Trailblazers - An Outdoor Book Club for Adults
Tue, Jun 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
Pavilion 4
Backyard Adventures - For rising grades 1–5
Tue, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Wed, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Wed, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
heARTWORK - Crafts for Adults at Sharon Forks
Wed, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Sharon Forks Meeting Room Side B
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Thu, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Thu, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Splatter Painting - Teen Thursdays
Thu, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Novel Realities - A Speculative Book Club for Adults
Thu, Jun 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure - Presented by Talewise
Fri, Jun 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Adventure Begins: An Amateur Photo Exhibit
Sat, Jun 15, All day
The Seven Wonders of the World
Sat, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Keeping the Chattahoochee: An Author Talk - with Sally Sierer Bethea
Sun, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sharon Forks Meeting Room
Family Storytime
Mon, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Snakes Alive! - Presented by Smithgall Woods Education Center
Tue, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Dr. Dinosaur: A Puppet Show! - Presented by Mr. Niko
Wed, Jun 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
American Red Cross Blood Drive - The need is constant.
Wed, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Thu, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Thu, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Teen Drum Circle with Beatin' Path Rhythm Events - Teen Thursdays
Thu, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Trails and Tales - For children in rising grades 1–5
Fri, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Adventure Begins: An Amateur Photo Exhibit
Sat, Jun 22, All day
Magic with Ken Scott!
Sat, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Family Storytime
Mon, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
I Survived... - For grades 1–5
Tue, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
I Survived... - For grades 1–5
Tue, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Wed, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Wed, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Paws to Read - For grades kindergarten and up
Wed, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Sharon Forks Meeting Room Side B
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Thu, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Thu, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Yoga and a Craft - Teen Thursdays
Thu, Jun 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Animals Around the World - Presented by Wildlife Wonders
Fri, Jun 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Animals Around the World - Presented by Wildlife Wonders
Fri, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Adventure Begins: An Amateur Photo Exhibit
Sat, Jun 29, All day
Birding with the Library
Sat, Jun 29, 9:30am - 11:00am
Family Storytime
Mon, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
World Adventure - For children in rising grades 1–5
Tue, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sharon Forks Writers' Group
Tue, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Sharon Forks Meeting Room Side A
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Wed, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Wed, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wed, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Sharon Forks Meeting Room Side B
LEGO Play Day
Fri, Jul 05, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Adventure Begins: An Amateur Photo Exhibit
Sat, Jul 06, All day
Understanding America: Elections Forecasting - Discussions on Democracy
Sun, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Family Storytime
Mon, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Bookish Trailblazers - An Outdoor Book Club for Adults
Tue, Jul 09, 9:30am - 10:30am
Pavilion 4
Exploring a Library Lake - For rising grades 1–5
Tue, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Exploring a Library Lake - For rising grades 1–5
Tue, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Wed, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Wed, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
heARTWORK - Crafts for Adults at Sharon Forks
Wed, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Sharon Forks Meeting Room Side B
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Thu, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Thu, Jul 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
The Hunger Games - Teen Thursdays
Thu, Jul 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Novel Realities - A Speculative Book Club for Adults
Thu, Jul 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sharon Forks Conference Room Side 1
Library Mini Golf Adventure
Fri, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adventure Begins: An Amateur Photo Exhibit
Sat, Jul 13, All day
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Sat, Jul 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Family Storytime
Mon, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Super Sleuths STEAM Mystery - For rising grades 1–5
Tue, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Palette Knife Painting with Lara MacLean - Art for Adults
Tue, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Wed, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Wed, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Thu, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Books & Babies - For babies up to 18 months old
Thu, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Abstract Art with Lara MacLean - Teen Thursdays
Thu, Jul 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Big Time Groove: Adventures in Rhythm and Rhyme - Presented by Beatin' Path Rhythm
Fri, Jul 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
Adventure Begins: An Amateur Photo Exhibit
Sat, Jul 20, All day
Animals Around the World - Presented by Wildlife Wonders
Sat, Jul 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Cora Moten's "The Creeping Thing": A Pulp Fiction Story - Race and American Culture
Sun, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jeffini's Wild West Adventure Show - Featuring Jeffini the Great
Mon, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Fencing: The Art of Swordplay
Tue, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Wed, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Wed, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Paws to Read - For grades kindergarten and up
Wed, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Sharon Forks Meeting Room Side B
Baby Play Day - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
End of Summer Celebration - Teen Thursdays
Thu, Jul 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jeffini's Wild West Adventure Show - Featuring Jeffini the Great
Fri, Jul 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Jeffini's Wild West Adventure Show - Featuring Jeffini the Great
Fri, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Sat, Jul 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Adventures on the Trail
Sun, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adventure Begins: An Amateur Photo Exhibit
Wed, Jul 31, All day
Baby Play Day - For infants from birth to 18 months
Thu, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Sharon Forks Meeting Room Side B
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Thank you to the Forsyth County Public Library Friends and Advocates
and the Rotary Club of Forsyth County for their generous
annual support of Summer Reading Fun.