Welcome from the Director
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Welcome to the new bi-weekly newsletter of the Fulton County Library System. We're excited to share news and information from around the Library System with our patrons through
@FulcoLibrary News. This new digital format will replace the printed Access newsletter you have previously seen in our branches. Not to worry! You will still be able to pick up a monthly calendar of events at your local branch, however you will receive even more useful information about your library and what's happening around the County in this format. We hope you like the new look and all the great content about all you favorite library programs.
We know you'll love this new way of receiving library news and hope you will share it with a friend!
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Library Renovation Project
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The Library Renovation Project is wrapping up its second year! This summer saw the re-opening of eight beautifully renovated libraries, including Fairburn, East Point, West End, Southwest (now Evelyn Lowery at Cascade), Dogwood, Washington Park, Sandy Springs and Kirkwood! We are thrilled to be serving these communities again and look forward to more libraries coming back online at the end of 2019! In addition to the openings, a number of libraries closed to begin construction, including East Atlanta, Hapeville, Ocee, Northeast/Spruill Oaks, Cleveland Avenue and more. Stay tuned for more updates as re-opening dates are scheduled.
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Book Embargo on Public Libraries
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You may have heard about recent e-book and e-audiobook embargoes placed on public libraries by publishers like Macmillan and Blackstone Audio. The embargoes prohibit public libraries from purchasing more than one copy of new release titles, or in some cases any new release titles, by those publishers until a certain amount of time post publication. Wait times in
Overdrive
and
Hoopla
for certain titles to appear will be longer and wait times for holds will be longer. Public libraries across the country are appealing to these publishers to rethink the embargoes. You can read more
here
. You can take action by emailing Macmillan and Blackstone Audio in support of public libraries and against the embargo.
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Ponce Library Closing November 4 for Renovations
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As the Ponce de Leon Library prepares to close for construction, patrons are reminded to transfer hold items,
locate a nearby library
to return library materials and search for library programs. You can also use the Library System’s
library locator tool
to search for an alternate library.
The Ponce de Leon Library will close to the public on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 6 p.m. in order to begin extensive renovation work.
Construction is expected to take approximately six months to complete. During the closure library service will be available at the following nearby locations:
More information available here:
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Featured Library Renovation: Evelyn G. Lowery Library at Cascade (formerly Southwest Library)
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The new children's area includes a storytime room, children's computer section, reading nooks throughout and open spacious layout.
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The new storytime room in the Children's Department allows for reading aloud and crafts in one space.
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New study rooms allow for more private reading, studying or collaborative projects for students, adults, seniors, tutoring or anyone looking to meet in a more private setting.
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Small reading nooks like these allow for the beauty of the outdoors to be enjoyed while sitting in a comfy chair, equipped with charging ports and tables for computer work.
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Electronic Resources: Overdrive and Libby App
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This month's featured Electronic Resource is
Overdrive
! Did you know you can borrow and download e-books with your library card? You can visit:
https://afpls.overdrive.com
or you can download the Libby app and start borrowing your favorite titles! Your library card is your key to a world of new books to read on your kindle or iPad, in the car or on the train.
What are you waiting for? Download a new title today!
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Library Employee Named COVA Member of the Year
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(pictured above) Partner of the Year - A. G. Rhodes Health and Rehab Director of Volunteer Services and Community Engagement Kim Beasley joins her volunteer Jose A. Araque Rojas and Triage Consulting; COVA Member of the Year- Heather Staniszewski (Fulton County Library System Volunteer Services Manager); Volunteer of the Year- James Story (Open Hand Director of Volunteer Services Kari Baudoux accepted on his behalf)
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Volunteer Services Manager, Heather Staniszewski named Council of Volunteer Administrators Member of the Year
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The Council of Volunteer Administrators of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. (COVA) has served Atlanta volunteer administrators since 1972 by advancing the professional management of volunteer services through an accessible forum for networking, knowledge-sharing, collaboration and leadership opportunities. The COVA Member of the Year is awarded annually by the 65+ members to a fellow COVA member who is extremely dedicated to the leadership, success and strengthening of the organization in Atlanta and Georgia. Congratulations to Heather!
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East Atlanta Farmer’s Market Pop-up Library
Thursdays, October. 4 – 8 pm
Staff from the East Atlanta Library will be at the East Atlanta Farmer's Market each week. Check out books while shopping for locally grown food! All ages welcome!
400 Flat Shoals Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
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Rebounding, and Dunking with Donuts for Teens
Saturday, October 26 2 pm.
Celebrating National Book Month. Join your friends for lively discussions of Kwame Alexander's Crossover and Rebound. Feel free to discuss your favorite sports title. Donuts in the house!
Program is open for all teens and held at the
Evelyn G. Lowery Branch at Cascade...formerly, the Southwest Branch.)
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The Gullah Geechee Festival October 26, 2019
Throughout October, the
Auburn Avenue Research Library will highlight iconic cinematic features, illustrating Gullah Geechee culture, Sea Island/Isles natives, low country community narratives and histories. Enjoy the Film Festival’s panel discussion of historical figures such as Queen Marquette L. Goodwin, Ronald Daise, Emory Campbell and Atlanta’s own Juan and Gee Smalls. This event is free and open to the public.
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Not So Scary Halloween Reading Fun
Wednesday, October 30, 7 pm.
Celebrate Halloween with Reading Activities
Ages 5-9. Reservations are required.
1332 Metropolitan PKWY, Atlanta, GA 30310
404.613.5722
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Line Dancing
Tuesdays, October 1-29. 1 pm.
Instructor Jean Chen has been teaching Line Dancing for many years. Free and open to the public. Please wear dance sneakers or tennis shoes. No registration required. All adults welcome. No registration necessary.
10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009
404.613.6735
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Chinese Brush Painting
Tuesdays, 4:00 pm.
Join Ann as she teaches participants simple Chinese brush painting techniques. Painting supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own if you have them.
395 Mount Vernon HWY., Sandy Springs, GA 30328
404.612.7000
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