It is going to be a great week! I believe that to be true because I have good news!
The Fulton County Library System is proud to announce that it is the only public library system in the nation to offer Paper, an online tutoring platform for grades K-12. We are able to bring this to you due to the enhancement of and addition to our digital resources, previously approved by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners through CARES Act funding.
It offers best in class, online, simplified, real-time learning with qualified tutors. The tutors will help students close learning gaps, leading to greater educational equity.
The Socratic method of teaching is used. Students can also receive essay reviews and other real-time feedback.
All of this starts on Monday, September 28, 2020. The only thing needed is your FulcoLibrary card number to gain online access and get started!
We are looking out for you and your kids, by assisting with educational support. It’s all free, with your library card and comes with 24/7 access!
Perhaps you can now find time to check out and read a great American novel while your kids get professional homework help with Paper.co. Two things are now solved!
Enjoy!
-Gayle
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Introducing PAPER - Free Online Tutoring |
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We are pleased to announce the launch of Paper, a free online tutoring service for Fulton County residents and library card holders. Through Paper’s remote learning platform, students are provided unlimited 24/7 access to online tutoring in any subject from a fully vetted Paper educator, and essay review with annotated feedback within 24 hours. Through Socratic instruction methods, students are guided through concepts to find the answers on their own.
In addition to providing free academic support to Fulton County library card holders, Paper.co will also be available for CLASS PASS participants from Atlanta Public Schools, who currently use student identification credentials to access many of the library’s resources.
With many districts continuing to teach children with remote learning, the need for flexible and personalized online support for students has only increased. In partnering with Paper, the Fulton County Library System is helping close the divide between those who can afford private tutoring and those who cannot. Get started today!
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While the Library continues to offer Curbside services at most library branches, hours have been expanded to meet the needs of patrons.
New hours are now:
Monday/Tuesday: 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday-Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Hours went into effect Monday, August 17.
Don't know how to place a hold? Watch this quick video and start placing your holds today!
More information is available on our website.
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It’s October, which means it’s TeenTober, an entire month dedicated to teens at the library! While we can’t celebrate in person this year there are still many ways teens can enjoy the library this month. Teens can join the Fall Into Reading and the 100 Books Before College reading programs here. Teens can also stream music, movies and TV shows on Freegal, Kanopy, and Hoopla. Teens can also get homework help by using Paper.co and Tutor.com, and they can read or listen to books using the Libby app. Teens can also use the library’s curbside service to pick up library materials.
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Join Online Book Club - Session 2 Begins October 15! |
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Join the Fulton County Library System online book club!
Book 2 session begins October 15th and our club members have selected HIDDEN FIGURES!
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Passes Now Available for Checkout! |
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Fulton County Library System will resume the checking out of all passes currently available through our pass program. If you are familiar with the program, you will know that these items are not typically "holdable" and must be checked out in person at the library, upon availability.
Please note, the 24 hour hold will begin when you call the branch to the reserve the item. You will need to pick up the pass using our curbside services at your local branch within 24 hours. If the pass is not picked up, it will go to the next person waiting in line.
Please note: some of these passes currently have some restrictions on them, such as: reservations required before using. Please be sure to check the website of each of these partners, before visiting.
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Register Today for the Fall Reading Challenge |
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Fall is almost here and that means that it is is a perfect time to
Join the Fall Reading Challenge.
It's simple, just find a comfortable and cozy spot, grab a few new titles from our digital library or from our new and improved catalog and read five books to complete the new Fall Challenge on Beanstack.
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Virtual Programming at the Library
October 5 - October 11
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Join us this week, October 5, 2020 - October 11, 2020 for Virtual Programs with library staff! Click here to download and print this week's schedule at home.
Each week, we'll send out a new lineup of programs for all ages.
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New Digital Resources Are Here! |
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In case you haven’t heard, FulcoLibrary has 8 new digital library resources for library cardholders!
Visit fulcolibrary.org/digitallibrary to start enjoying new resources like Kanopy, Lynda.com, PebbleGo and more.* All you need is your library card to get started. We hope you'll enjoy the new movies, creative learning videos, educational services and more. Share your excitement with us on social media! Simply tag @fulcolibrary on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with your photos and screenshots! Show us your favorites and you may be featured in a future campaign.
*Please note, the new paper.co service is coming soon! We'll be sure to inform all our library patrons when it is ready for public use.
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This Week at Auburn Avenue Research Library |
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The Results Are In! Patrons Love the New Catalog! |
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Over the last few editions of @FulcoLibrary News, we've been asking you to check out the new catalog and tell us what you think!
ICYMI: the new catalog will replace our current Sirsi catalog and will allow patrons to register with the new site, manage holds, create and share book lists with much more ease, as well as keep track of what they have read, downloaded or listened to with their library card.
Here are some of the wonderful comments you have shared with us:
The new site is WONDERFUL! I often searched for books and put things on hold using the old system, and this one is such an improvement. I think I will be logging in much more, checking out the new books on order and other information just because the site is a nice place to "hang out."
There are some great features like the save list that will allow me to place titles that I want to put on hold at some time in the future so I can keep track. So far, I really like the new interface.
I love the new catalog!! The way you can put books on hold or in a "For Later" shelf is really great.
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Checking Out FulcoLibrary Podcast |
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Have you checked out, Checking Out FulcoLibrary, our new podcast? Listeners can enjoy a new podcast every week on all major Podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple, Google and more.
Make sure to Subscribe!!
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Join the Library for Zoom Book Clubs |
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Are you interested in Reading Recommendations from our Librarians? You can learn about two featured books each week, one for youth and one for adults. Click on each of the images below to see a full review for each of these wonderful stories. |
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