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Discover the history and legacy behind one of the world’s most beloved novels through the state’s first and only Gone With the Wind Trail in and around Atlanta. Step back in time with the sights and sounds of atlanta during the Civil War and Reconstruction as told through the eyes of Scarlett o’hara and her dashing romancer, Rhett Butler at Scarlett on the Square (18 Whitlock avenue, Marietta, Ga). at the Margaret Mitchell house (990 Peachtree Street, atlanta, Ga), peek into the house where Mitchell penned the legendary phrase, “Tomorrow is another day.” Pay homage to the talented writer at the grave of Margaret Mitchell at oakland Cemetery (248 oakland avenue SE, atlanta, Ga). Learn more about the celebrated author through an exhibit at the atlanta- Fulton Public Library System (one Margaret Mitchell Square, atlanta, Ga). Embrace the passionate tale of Rhett and Scarlett’s romance within the official home of Gone With the Wind at the Road to Tara Museum (104 North Main Street, Jonesboro, Ga). Experience hospitality at its best, in the land of cavaliers and cotton fields, of knights and their ladies fair…a land gone with the wind. For more information visit www.GWTWTrail.com.

2 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMERwintER 2013 :: 3 2 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMER 2013 :: 3 Sites on the trail include: Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum has been a mainstay in downtown Marietta since april 2003. With an extensive collection of memorabilia provided by dr. Chris Sullivan the museum is sure to delight and intrigue any Gone With the Wind fan.

Margaret Mitchell house discover the birthplace of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Gone With the Wind. Enjoy guided tours of Margaret Mitchell’s apartment, and explore a Gone With the Wind movie exhibition and an exhibition showcasing the life and times of Margaret Mitchell.

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System’s Central Library a must-see destination for all lovers of literature and Margaret Mitchell. The collection includes Mitchell’s personal books used for her research, over 400 personal photographs, motion picture stills of the film, her 1937 Pulitzer Prize, her Remington typewriter and more.

oakland Cemetery historic oakland, a Victorian garden cemetery is also a magnificent sculpture garden, botanical garden, flourishing wildlife habitat, public park and picturesque setting for quiet reflection. Come visit the gravesites ofGone With the Wind author Margaret Mitchell and thousands of other atlanta notables and pioneers.

Road to tara Museum a timeless tale of love and war, Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With the Wind blossoms to life just 15 miles south of atlanta at the Road to Tara Museum. Enjoy the Road to Tara Museum’s original movie props and wardrobe items, foreign edition library, original manuscripts, costume reproductions, extensive photo gallery and collectible plate and doll collection.

For those interested in learning more about the Civil War, the following area attractions are also recommended: the , atlanta Cyclorama, Stately oaks, atlanta Cyclorama, Stately oaks Plantation, and Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. and of course you can also find out much, much more at any of our library locations!

2 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMERwintER 2013 :: 3 2 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMER 2013 :: 3 Dig Into at youR Reading lIbRaRy The days are growing Explore your library and discover the world. When you open the door of the library, or longer, the temperature explore our website at www.afpls.org, you are opening a door to a world of free activities, is rising, and around programs, friends and, best of all, books for people of every age. Special summer reading activities at all library branches begin June 1 and run through august 1. Atlanta it’s time to begin making plans for Children are full of enthusiasm and eager to learn, and this year’s theme of “dig summer adventures Into Reading” invites them to explore new fields of knowledge such as archaeology for the whole family. or petrology (the study of rocks!), geology, gardening and much, much more. The adventure starts with books and reading and adds generous helpings of storytelling and Why not begin at your craft programs, puppets, educational programs, music and art to encourage children library? From babies to pursue their many interests. Children earn certificates when they complete the basic and children to teens requirement of reading and recording ten different books, and are also entered into a and adults, everyone drawing for a grand prize, a Kindle Fire tablet. is invited to participate Babies can spend the summer enjoying early literacy activities with the help of their in the many exciting families, such as listening to a nursery rhyme or poem and going on a walk with Mom or summer reading dad and hearing new words. Their accomplishments earn special certificates for these activities at your branch youngest library users. of the Atlanta-Fulton The teen’s Summer Reading Program with its theme of “Beneath the Surface” features Public Library System. a variety of programs designed for this age group. Many teen readers fulfill their school summer reading requirements by reading titles on school lists, then on to explore some recreational reading. Teens are challenged to read at least five books during the summer to be entered into a drawing for a Kindle Fire tablet.

displays, booklists and programs for adult library users highlight the 2013 theme of “Groundbreaking Reads.”

While libraries are truly 24-7, year-round resources, many people find that they rediscover their community library each summer. Libraries provide a safe, educational place for children and families to socialize and learn. Numerous studies have demonstrated that students who read during the summer retain their academic skills over the summer break, and are prepared to jump into the challenges of the next school year. For others, summer reading is the time when a busy schedule of assigned reading eases and a lifetime habit of recreational reading can develop. Busy families enjoy meeting neighbors at library events and can be confident that there’s something for everybody at the library.

Libraries are rich with resources for everyone, and all these resources are available at no cost! In the summer of 2012 over 17,000 individuals of all ages joined the Summer Reading Program at the atlanta-Fulton Public Library System. This year promises to be filled with even more opportunities and fun! The sign-up forms are available at every library branch, and are distributed at schools throughout Fulton County. We look forward to seeing you in our libraries this summer! 4 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMER 2013 :: 5 Dig Go Virtual With our eResources and eBooks

Into Want to learn a new language? Brush up on one you need help with homework, studying for the SaT, aCT, studied in school? Check out Mango Languages, aP, CLEP, etc.? Be sure to check out the many test prep our language database that can help you learn databases such as Learning Express, TERC and others. conversational foreign languages including Spanish, Encyclopedias such as Worldbook online are at your French, Portuguese, German – even Mandarin Chinese. fingertips as well as reference eBooks to compliment homework assignments. Reading our eBooks and eAudiobooks continue to be very popular as eReaders and other mobile devices become Specialized cultural collections such as the NaaCP more widespread. Bestsellers and other popular Papers, Fannie Lou hammer, accessible archives, books are added each month. Training sessions for historical Black Newspapers, are all accessible through downloading to the Kindle, Nook, androids, etc., are the auburn avenue Research Library’s rich database available at various branches. our Bookmobile will also collection. feature several training sessions at selective branches. Call 404-730-1971 for more information on this service.

Starting a new business? RefUSa is a good source for target marketing, business development, identifying new sales prospects and business contacts. additionally, you can locate home-based businesses or simply gather competitive business intelligence.

tracing one’s family history can sometimes be very time consuming if you do not have the right tools. Check out our genealogical databases such as ancestry Library and heritagequest. You must use ancestry inside the library; however, heritagequest may be used remotely. Both have the census information through the 1940s. Finally, the american obituary death Notices database may be the key that opens the door to valuable family information.

access the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in full text, as access thousands of legal forms through a new database well as other Georgia newspapers. Stay informed as called the Law depot – it can be found on the a-Z List to what happened in Seattle, Washington or denver, of the atlanta-Fulton Public Library System’s website Colorado in access World News. www.afpls.org (click the eResources or databases tabs). Receive unlimited access to numerous legal forms Motivate preschoolers through 4th grade to read with across all categories, such as: Bookflix! animated stories from award-winning • Wills & Power of Attorney publishers captivate young audiences. Fiction books • Real Estate Forms are paired with non-fiction for a worthwhile learning • Eviction & Lease Notices experience. Familiar fairy tales and stories come alive. • Corporate Forms • Marriage & Divorce Looking for marriage, divorce, foreclosure or other legal notices for Fulton County? Try the Fulton County daily all of these great resources and more can be found Report online. on our website, www.afpls.org, under eResources or the a-Z databases. So Go Virtual today and see what Rely on financial advisory services such as Standard you can discover! & Poor’s and Morningstar to sharpen your money management skills. Get the latest stock analysis, trends within selective industries or other economic-related information in an easy-to-read format.

4 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMER 2013 :: 5 Central Library Computer Help June is Perennial Gardening Month? Yes indeed! Be a Super Searcher! One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta 30303 Monday, June 10. 2:00 p.m. Students will learn Grantly Ricketts, county Extension Agent with Wednesdays, June 19, July 17, August 14. 404.730.1700 how create and save documents, send email cooperative Extension, will discuss the care 1:00 p.m. think you know search engines? and get started on searching the web and and maintenance and will highlight some of Share your knowledge and learn to dig ‘beneath Check Out Music Program navigating the library’s website and catalog. Georgia’s best perennials and annuals. the surface’ of Google, Bing and more! Registra- Daily. Teen Center hours. Keyboard, bass Adults. Reservation required. tion required. All ages. and lead guitars available for in-house self- Exceptional Saturdays instruction. Ages 13–18. Caribbean Film Festival Saturdays, June 15, July 6, August 17. 3:00 p.m. Dig Into Reading! Drop-in Craft Tuesday, June 11. 6:00–8:00 p.m. celebrate Families, advocates and exceptional special Wednesday, June 19. 5:00 p.m. children will Resume Workshop caribbean American Heritage Month with the needs and differently-abled teens are all invited enjoy an evening filled with whimsical flair, Daily. Teen Center hours. Bring in a resume for film, Panama Canal: Gateway to the American to this informal meet-up for information and creating their very own art pieces. Ages 7–12. review or learn how to prepare a resume. All ages. Century, about the mammoth task of building support. Registration required. All ages. the Panama canal and the role played by Different Types of Yoga: What is Right for You? Teen Center Gallery of the Arts workers imported from the British caribbean. A Anansi Festival Wednesday, June 19. 11:00 a.m. Yoga has been Daily. Teen Center hours. teens can submit discussion and question-and-answer session will Saturday, June 15. 2:00 p.m. in celebration of proven to reduce stress and increase energy. original visual and written artwork for display in follow the screening. All ages. caribbean American Heritage Month, audience Presenter Malia Hilliard, owner and instructor of the teen center. Ages 13–18. members will be treated to Anansi stories from Hotlanda Yoga will discuss the many different Once Upon a Time Storytime caribbean storytellers, a film about Anansi, and types of yoga asana, their benefits, techniques, Teen Lounge Tuesdays, June 11, 18, 25. 10:30 a.m. children art and craft making. in addition, each young focus and culture in today’s world to help you Daily. Teen Center hours. television, stereo, will enjoy listening to fun stories, wacky songs, attendee will receive special souvenirs through decide which type of yoga would be right for you. newspapers and meeting space available for finger plays and lots of creative theme-related a generous grant from the Atlanta-Fulton Public teens and teen groups. Ages 13–18. activities. Ages 4–6. library Foundation. Attendees will also interact Summer Computer Skills Building Learning with young people attending the Anansi Festival Series: Basic Internet and Email in other U.S. cities, Africa and the caribbean. Saint Joseph’s Mercy Care Services, Dig Into the Three Rs Tutoring Classes: Thursday, June 20. 2:00 p.m. the Summer All ages. Community Homeless Outreach Program Reading, Writing and Arithmetic computer Skills Building learning Series is Tuesdays, June 11, 18, 25. 5:30 p.m. Summer for adults to learn basic computer skills. Upon (C.H.O.P.) tutoring program; children will study reading, Caribbean Film Festival completion of the series students will be given a June 6, 20; July 18; August 1, 15, 29. writing and math skills. Ages 7–12. Sunday, June 16. 3:00–6:00 p.m. celebrate certificate of participation. Adults. Reservations 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. the c.H.O.P team will caribbean American Heritage Month with the required. conduct outreach and engagement to persons film Born 2 Run, which examines the history experiencing homelessness. Services include eCampus Summer Learning Workshop of Jamaican track and field success. A pre- health screenings (blood pressure and diabetes) Wednesday, June 12. 1:00 p.m. Avoid summer Learn Microsoft Publisher (Part 1) screening reception and meet and greet will and assessments and referrals for persons ‘learning loss’ by brushing up on your ecampus Tuesday, June 25. 2:00 p.m. learn to use the begin at 2:00 p.m. A panel discussion and seeking help in becoming self-sufficient. skills with a focus on the learning Express many tools of Publisher to create publications library and tutor.com databases. Registration question-and-answer session will follow the from flyer to brochures and calendars. Adults. required. All ages. screening. All ages. Reservations required. Must have keyboard Beyond the Dot 2013: SCAD-Atlanta Art skills. Exhibition Dig Into Reading/Drama Classes at the Library 2x2 Celtic Concert May 26–June 28. Library hours. First Thursday Wednesdays, June 12, 19, 26; July 10, 17. Tuesday, June 18. 12:00 p.m. Acoustic guitar Dig Into Reading: the Library Dragon Returns Art Walk Opening Reception, June 6. 5:30–7:30 5:30 p.m. creative dramatics workshop—a and shimmering vocal harmonies. Tuesday June 25. 10:30 a.m. the library p.m. An excellence in foundation studies art collection of plays, creative drama and acting for Dragon Returns, a Musical Adventure. exhibition presented annually by the Savannah kids. Ages 7–12. Introduction to Grant Proposals and Budgets Performed by the Kazanetti String Quartet. college of Art-Atlanta. for Nonprofits Program made possible by the Atlanta-Fulton Summer Computer Skills Building Learning Tuesday, June 18. 2:00 p.m. learn the key Public library Foundation. All ages. Magic World Theater at the Library components of a proposal to a foundation and Saturdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. 2:00 p.m. Series: Getting to Know Your Computer how to prepare and present its budget. Adults. Downsizing: The Magic Suitcase children will enjoy an afternoon of educational Thursday, June 13. 2:00 p.m. the Summer Wednesday, June 26. 11:00 a.m. the Magic and entertaining movies. Ages 7–12. computer Skills Building learning Series is for adults to learn basic computer skills. Upon Learn How to Make Money Using the Internet Suitcase presentation is a series of stories completion of the series students will be given a Tuesday, June 18. 2:00 p.m. learn about eBay, that defines downsizing, gives reasons why Dig Into Reading Summer Reading Kickoff certificate of participation. Adults. Reservation Etsy, craigslist and many other websites and to downsize, suggestions on how to go about Celebration required. databases. Students will learn how to set up it, common pitfalls and the ultimate rewards. Monday, June 3. 10:30 a.m. Storytellers will accounts for each website and register a domain Presenter is Jonda Beattie a professional engage children participants with lots of funny Caribbean Film Festival name. Adults. Reservation required. organizer and the author of, “From Vision to stories, face painting and prizes as we celebrate Thursday, June 13. 6:00–8:00 p.m. celebrate Victory: A workbook for Finding a Simple Path to the joy of reading! Ages 4–12. caribbean American Heritage Month with the Show Off Those Pearly Whites/Colgate Dental an Organized Home.” film La Ultima Rumba de Papa Montero (The Van at the Library Guitar Concert by J.A. Etchison Last Rumba of Papa Montero), about one of Tuesday, June 18. 10:30 a.m. children will Summer Computer Skills Building Learning Tuesday, June 4. 12:00 p.m. listen to a bluesy the famous rumberos (dancers) of cuba who brush up on oral hygiene skills and enjoy Series: One-on-One Training musical journey for wandering down a soulful road. was assassinated during carnival. A discussion listening to fun stories with the wacky wabbit Thursday, June 27. 2:00 p.m. the Summer com- and question-and-answer session will follow the puppet. All ages. puter Skills Building learning Series is for adults Right Click, Left Click, Taming Your Mouse screening. All ages. to learn basic computer skills. Upon completion Tuesday, June 4. 2:00 p.m. learn the proper Introduction to African-American Genealogy of the series students will be given a certificate way to hold and move the mouse. learn about Best Perennial Plants to Grow in Georgia Wednesday, June 19. 2:00 p.m. learn the basics of participation. Adults. Reservation required. single and double clicking, right button clicking, Friday, June 14. 11:00 a.m. Did you know that of researching your African-American ancestors. cutting and pasting, scroll bars, radio buttons and checkboxes. Practice mouse skills by playing Mouserobics and Mousing Around. Adults. Reservation required

African-American Music Appreciation Month Wednesday, June 5. 4:00 p.m. come watch Leadbelly (1976, 126 min.). the life of blues and folk singer Huddie ledbetter, nicknamed leadbelly, is recounted.

Kids R Kids Storytime Wednesday, June 5. 10:30 a.m. children will enjoy listening to fun stories, songs, finger plays and lots of creative theme-related activities. All ages.

Black Music Month Concert Thursday, June 6. 12:00 p.m. in celebration of Black Music Month, please join us for a music concert by Dr. Gregory McPherson and his band.

Summer Computer Skills-Building Learning Series: Keyboarding for Beginners Thursday, June 6. 2:00 p.m. the Summer computer Skills Building learning Series is for adults to learn basic computer skills. Upon completion of the series students will be given a certificate of participation. Adults. Reservation required.

Weight of the Nation Friday, June 7. 11:00 a.m. take advantage of this opportunity to better your health! Attend a free screening of HBO’s “weight of the nation” followed by a question-and-answer session with registered dietician cheryl Orlansky of the Georgia Academy of nutrition and Dietetics. this event is open to the public and to anyone who is interested in the causes and consequences of obesity or making better choices toward your health.

Caribbean Film Festival Saturday, June 8. 1:00–6:00 p.m. celebrate caribbean American Heritage Month with an exciting collection of films, The Merikins from and tobago; and Africa Unite and Jour- ney of the lion, both from Jamaica. A discussion and question-and-answer session will follow each screening. All ages.

Caribbean Film Festival Sunday, June 9. 2:00–6:00 p.m. celebrate caribbean American Heritage Month with the film w.A.R. Stories from Guyana. Author and filmmaker clairmont chung will present his film and book w.A.R Stories about Pan-African activist walter Rodney. Pre-screening reception and meet and greet begins at 2:00 p.m. A discussion and question-and-answer session will follow, and copies of the book and film will be Idrees Tiller was last year’s summer reading grand prize winner in the baby category and accepted his prize at the Dogwood Branch. available for sale. All ages.

6 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMER 2013 :: 7 National HIV Testing Day friendly and find out about some recommended know that most new mothers fail to reach Back to School – It’s Cool! Thursday, June 27. 10:00 a.m. One in 5 people health websites for older adults. this class is their own breastfeeding goals, and the racial/ Saturday, August 3. 1:00 p.m. tips on how to living with HiV in the U.S. don’t know they have designed for seniors, librarians and anyone ethnic, socioeconomic and geographic dispari- study, teacher-student relationships, parent it. You can help change this: spread the word working in outreach to older adults. nancy ties in breastfeeding have remained relatively involvement, making friends—all of these will about national HiV testing Day. Free HiV testing Patterson, community Outreach coordinator with unchanged in recent years. Kimarie Bugg, MSn, make for a successful student. will be provided by Aniz inc. nn/lM is the presenter. MPH, clc, president and cEO of Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE), is the presenter. Beauty and Brains Celebrate Local Caribbean Authors: Book Raising Chickens in Your Backyard Saturday, August 10. 1:00 p.m. it’s the girls’ Discussion and Signing Wednesday, July 17. 12:00 p.m. Participants One on One Internet Training turn to spruce up with a polish party and ways Saturday, June 29. 1:00–6:00 p.m. in recogni- will learn basic poultry breeds, housing and Thursday, August 8. 2:00 p.m. Students will get to beautify from the inside out. teens and adults. tion of caribbean American Heritage Month, nutrition, selection of chicken, egg production, help with their computer skills including creating local authors of caribbean heritage will present flock health, mortality disposal, local code resumes, establishing an email account and and read from their works. Authors will also enforcement and bio-security. Presented by filling out online applications forms. Adults. Adamsville-Collier Heights Branch autograph books for attendees and books will cooperative Extension. Reservations required. 3424 Martin luther King Jr. Drive, Atlanta 30331 be available for sale. All ages. 404.699.4206 Muslim Journeys Program Prince Among Slaves: Learn How to Use Microsoft Word Sunshine and Shadow: National Black Arts The Cultural Legacy of Enslaved Africans Tuesday, August 13. 2:00 p.m. learn basic word GED Preparation Classes Festival Exhibition Wednesday, July 17. 2:00 p.m. this movie processing skills, including creating a document, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, June-August. June 30–July 26. Library hours. Opening recounts the true story of an African Muslim cutting and pasting, and opening, saving and 11:00 a.m. classes facilitated by the Y.E.S. Reception, Thursday, July 11. 5:30–7:30 p.m. prince who was captured and sold into in printing a word document. Adults. Reservations Organization will prepare patrons ages 17–24 in celebration of the national Black Arts Festival the American South. the movie will be followed required. Must have keyboard skills. for GED testing. to register call, 404-215-7883. a group of artists will present a multimedia art by a discussion moderated by Dr. Syed Rashid exhibition. naim of Georgia State University. All ages. Once Upon a Time Storytime Beneath the Surface: Teen Summer Reading Tuesdays, August 13, 20, 27. 10:30 a.m. Kickoff Move and read: enjoy stories with lots of fun, Book a Librarian for Your Personal Session Beginning Genealogy Monday, June 3. 2:00 p.m. Sign up for Beneath games and prizes. Ages 4–6. Tuesday, July 2. 2:00 p.m. would like to know Wednesday, July 17. 2:00 p.m. learn the basics the Surface the Summer Reading Program and the online catalog works? what is the Dewey of researching your family tree. gain entry into the ice cream Social. Decimal System anyway? Reserve 30 minutes How to File a Complaint Wednesday, August 14. 11:00 a.m. Even the to sit with a librarian and learn how to use the Disaster Awareness Dig Into Reading Summer Kickoff savviest consumer has problems with a good or databases, find great books and information and Thursday, July 18. 1:00 p.m. Are you prepared Tuesday, June 4. 11:00 a.m. Sign up for service at one time or another. it is your right learn research strategies. Adults. Reservation in the event of a disaster or emergency for summer reading while digging into rhyming to complain if you have a genuine consumer required. Bring your library card. tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, heat techniques with Mr. tariq. Reservation is problem. John Sours, an administrator with waves, earthquakes, floods and fires? Do you required for groups of 10 or more. Once Upon a Time Storytime know about the disaster, first aid and shelter Georgia’s Office of consumer Protection, will mobile apps by the American Red cross? discuss how to resolve problems with retailers, Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 23, 30. 10:30 a.m. Ground Breaking Discoveries – Documenting children will enjoy listening to fun stories, Rueben Brown, media specialist at the American how to protect you from telemarketing and Your Family History songs, finger plays and lots of creative theme- Red cross, is the presenter. work from home scams, home repair fraud and Saturday, June 8. 1:00 p.m. learn the steps to related activities. Ages 4–6. identity theft. trace your family roots. workshop is presented JaeJazz Concert by July is national Family Reunion Month. teens, Tuesday, July 23. 12:00 p.m. Smooth ETCH Concert Civil War Wednesdays: Film to Commemorate adults, seniors. Seating limited. Reservations instrumental African-American jazz, featuring Tuesday, August 20. 12:00 p.m. Breezy, ambient the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of required. Gettysburg wind Synth. instrumental songs, featuring bass recorder. Wednesday, July 3. 1:00 p.m. Gettysburg (1993, ZooMobile Visit – Dig Into Reading Learn How to Use Microsoft Word (Part 1) Introduction to African-American Genealogy 254 min.). in 1863, the northern and Southern Tuesday, June 11. 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 Tuesday, July 23. 2:00 p.m. learn basic word Wednesday, August 21. 2:00 p.m. learn the forces fight at Gettysburg in the decisive battle a.m. (two sessions). ZooMobile arrives on processing skills, including creating a document, basics of researching your African-American of the . site to verify or dispel animal facts or myths. cutting and pasting, and open, save and print a ancestors. Reservation required for groups of 10 or more. word document. Adults. Reservations required. Magic World Theater at the Library Pick one time slot. Saturdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27. 2:00 p.m. Must have keyboard skills. Photo Organizing and Beyond – Part II Wednesday, August 21. 11:00 a.m. Jiffy Page, children will enjoy an educational and Dig Into Woodworking Craft Series National Ice Cream Month founder of Pixorium Atlanta’s photostorytelling entertaining movie. Ages 7–12. Thursdays, June 13, 20, 27. 10:30 a.m. Young Wednesday, July 24. 12:00 p.m. i scream. You company, will share her perspectives on photo library patrons will personalize a birdhouse craft scream. we all scream for ice cream during organizing of both tangible and digital photos, JEROLYN Concert with Mr. irvin. Reservation required for groups of national ice cream Month. Get out of the heat how to get started, and how to keep going. Tuesday, July 9. 12:00 p.m. Join us for high 10 or more. energy gospel rock in the library. and have a bit of ice cream on us. come learn then she’ll get to the best part—you’ve got your about and enjoy tasty samples from the High photos preserved and organized, now what? it’s Beneath the Surface Snacks Do You Dig It? / Edible Science Road craft ice cream & Sorbet inc. all about the photostorytelling, sharing those unique family stories and pictures. Friday, June 14. 12:30 p.m. no cook cooking Tuesday, July 9. 10:30 a.m. children will enjoy class. learn how to make healthy fun snacks. How to Use Power Point (Part 1) learning how to plant a summer garden while teens. Reservations required. learning scientific facts in a fun way! Ages 7–12. Thursday, July 25. 2:00 p.m. learn how to Learn Microsoft Publisher (Part 1) create a computer-based slide presentation. Monday, August 26. 2:00 p.m. learn to use the Bill Packard Digs Into Magic Adults. Reservations required. Must have many tools of Publisher to create publications Dig Into Some Rhyme, Rock and Roots Music Tuesday, June 18. 10:30 a.m. Youngsters and Appreciation keyboard skills. from flyer to brochures and calendars. Adults. Reservations required. Must have keyboard skills. adults are dismayed as they witness magical Tuesdays, July 9 and 23. 10:30 a.m. children illusions. Reservations required for groups of 10 Poetcetera: The Poet Laureate of Harlem will sing and listen to songs and stories. Prizes or more. will be provided to good listeners. All ages. Poetry Tour Safe Alternatives to Common Household Saturday, July 27. 2:00 p.m. George Edward tait Chemicals Beneath the Surface Terrarium Craft will teach a poetry-writing workshop followed Wednesday, August 28. 11:00 a.m. normal eCampus Summer Learning Workshop Thursday, June 20. 3:30 p.m. Ages 10–17. Space by a poetry reading. Many of tait’s poems and daily household activities often include the use Wednesday, July 10. 1:00 p.m. Avoid summer and supplies limited. Reservations required. ‘learning loss’ by brushing up on your ecampus articles have appeared in numerous publica- and subsequent disposal of highly toxic chemi- tions, such as, the New York Amsterdam, the cals used for cleaning, pest control, grounds skills with a focus on the learning Express AARP Driver Safety Workshop Def Poetry Jam Anthology Bum Rush: The Page and vehicle maintenance, hobbies and home library and tutor.com databases. Registration Saturday, June 22. 10:00 a.m. A defensive required. All ages. and At Arms. Adults. Reservations required. improvement projects. Presentation by Georgia Department of Public Health Environmental driving class sponsored by the AARP the cost is $14 per person, (check or money order) with a Early Autumn Delights: AAC Members Exhibition Health Section will promote safer alternatives to Dig Into the Three Rs Tutoring Classes: $2 discount available to AARP members. Please July 28–September 20. Library hours. First common household chemicals. Reading, Writing and Arithmetic bring your own brown bag lunch. the class is Thursday Art Walk Opening Reception, August 1, Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24, and 31. 5:30 p.m. open to drivers over 25. Reservations required, 5:30–8:30 p.m. September First Thursday Art Learn How to Use Microsoft Word (Part 1) Summer tutoring program: children will study space is limited. reading, writing and math skills. Ages 7–12. Walk Reception, September 5, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 29. 2:00 p.m. learn basic the Atlanta Artists center will present its annual word processing skills, including creating a document, cutting and pasting and opening, Digging Up Stories Preserving Your Photos: What, How and Why art exhibition of multimedia art works. saving and printing a word document. Adults. Tuesday, June 25. 10:30 a.m. Audience creates Bother – Part I story lines as they instantly come alive. Reser- Right Click Left Click Taming your Mouse Reservation required. Must have keyboard skills. Wednesday, July 10. 11:00 a.m. Jiffy Page, vations required for groups of 10 or more. founder of Pixorium Atlanta’s photostorytelling Tuesday, July 30. 2:00 p.m. learn the proper way to hold and move the mouse. learn about company, will share her thoughts about what Digging Up Magic Through the Art of Reading single and double clicking, right button clicking, preserving photos really means, the basics of Adams Park Branch Tuesday, July 2. 10:30 a.m. D’Avante Parks cutting and pasting, scroll bars, radio buttons how to preserve the tangible photos, prints, 2231 campbellton Road, Atlanta 30311 returns with even more spectacular magic tricks and checkboxes. Practice mouse skills by slides, negatives, VHS tapes and a bit about 404.752.8763 for little kids and big kids. Reservations required playing Mouserobics and Mousing Around. restoring those photos. for groups of 10 or more. Adults. Reservations required. Somewhat Extreme Couponing Wise Chess: An Introduction to Chess and Its Saturday, June 8. 1:00 p.m. learn the secrets Reading to Create-a-Story Magic World Theater at the Library Insights to Life to getting the most bang for your buck! Tuesday, July 9. 10:30 a.m. Young participants Saturdays, August 3, 10, 17. 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11. 11:00 a.m. chess is an are provided prompts to create a story. Reserva- children will enjoy an educational entertaining amazing game of creativity and discipline. learn Whose Feet Are These? Storytime and Crafts tions are required for groups of 10 or more. movie. Ages 7–12. about the game of chess and even learn about Tuesday, June 11. 10:00 a.m. Enjoy a fun how it applies to life. teaching as well as time for interactive storytime. Age 5 and up. Dig Into Woodworking Craft Series Alicia Etchison Concert open play. Please bring your own chess board. Thursdays, July 11, 18. 10:30 a.m. Young library Tuesday, August 6. 12:00 p.m. Retro soul this program is brought to you by the Atlanta ZooMobile Visit – Friendly Creatures patrons will personalize birdhouse craft with acoustic fingerstyle guitar. All ages. chess club. Reservation required. All ages. Tuesday, June 18. 10:00 a.m. will Mr. irvin. Reservations required for groups of 10 introduce their 2-legged, 4-legged, 6-legged or or more. Hot Summer Fun Making a Flyer With Microsoft Learn Email Basics 8-legged friends. they even have friends with Tuesday, August 6. 2:00 p.m. learn to create Publisher: Beyond the Basics no legs at all. Don’t worry all are friendly. So Beneath the Surface Craft: Crafting With Khalil an email account, write a message, send and Thursday, July 11. 2:00 p.m. this is a class friendly, you can touch them with two fingers. receive messages. Adults. Reservation required. Raghman for those with some experience in Microsoft Enjoy the excitement and knowledge Zoo Atlanta Monday, July 15. 1:00 p.m. Students will make Publisher, a program that can create brochures, has for us. Age 3 and up. a craft with master craftsmen Khalil Raghman. Summer Reading Block Party Finale flyers, newsletters and calendars. Adults. tweens and teens. Reservations required. Reservation required. Must have keyboard skills. Tuesday, August 6. 10:30 a.m. children will DIY Jewelry enjoy listening to fun stories, songs and games Wednesday, June 19. 4:00 p.m. why buy jewelry with performer. All ages. Summer Reading Storytime Summer Literaryfest when you can make your own! teens and adults. Tuesdays, July 16, 23. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–8. Sunday, July 14. 2:30 p.m. come listen to local Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. Atlanta authors and poets or bring your own eCampus Summer Learning Workshop Balloon Guy! Wednesday, August 7. 1:00 p.m. Start preparing written works to share. Tuesday, July 16. 12:30 p.m. Balloon Guy uses Summer Reading Finale: Experimenting with for the fall SAt and Act tests now! learn how to his many colorful character balloons in animated use ePrep and testing & Education Reference Edible Science While Digging Into Reading ZooMobile Visit storytelling. Join us for this exciting adventure center, part of the ecampus online learning Tuesday, July 30. 10:30 a.m. Science experiments Tuesday, July 16. 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and take a character balloon with you. Age 3–12. suite. Registration required. All ages. leave the audience wondering if they should grab (two sessions). Zoo Atlanta will introduce “live” silverware or a log book. Reservation is required small animals to children. Participants will learn Somewhat Extreme Couponing for groups of 10 or more. about the different amazing animals in Georgia Kids R Kids Storytime Wednesday, July 24. 6:30 p.m. learn the and their habitats. All ages. Wednesday, August 7. 10:30 a.m. children will secrets to getting the most bang for your buck! enjoy listening to fun stories, songs, finger plays Display Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the and lots of creative theme-related activities. All March on Washington Healthy Aging at Your Library: Connecting Older Summer Magic With the Amazing D’Avante Parks ages. August 1–August 31. Library hours. the display Adults to Health Information Tuesday, July 30. 10:00 a.m. wow! How did he will highlight the organizers of the March, Wednesday, July 17. 11:00 a.m. come discover do that? those are the words you will say when Breastfeeding, It’s Only Natural the issues leading up to the March and the techniques for teaching older adults how to use D’Avante Parks does his magic. Join us for Wednesday, August 7. 11:00 a.m. in obser- participants. computers to find health information on the summer fun and excitement. Age 5 and up. vance of national Breastfeeding week. we internet, learn what makes a website senior-

6 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMER 2013 :: 7 film, Why Us? Left Behind and Dying. this film is the story of a group of inner-city African American teenagers who decide to explore the reasons why HiV/AiDS rates of infection are so disproportionately high among Black people. Filmed throughout Africa, Europe and north America from the view point of these young adults, this documentary intimately explores the global impact of HiV/AiDS on people of African descent.

Black Art Unchained: Beyond Contemporary Colonialism and the European Gaze Community Lecture and Discussion Saturday, June 29. 3:00 p.m. in collaboration with the Smoke School of Art an Atlanta-based non-profit art collective; the Auburn Avenue Research library will host conceptual artist and educator christopher Hutchinson who will present a community lecture examining the efforts of contemporary artists of color to create work that embraces an authentic postcolonial framework, reflecting original pre- colonial histories, traditions and culture directly challenging the ubiquitous European aesthetic and narrative.

My Father’s Name Book Signing and Discussion Sunday, June 30. 3:00 p.m. in collaboration with the Atlanta History center, the Auburn Avenue Research library will host Professor Dr. lawrence Jackson of , who will discuss his latest publication, My Father’s Name. in this moving historical memoir, Dr. Jackson recounts his family history in , recalling both the horror of slavery and the later struggles of post-bellum freedom. Dr. Jackson will also discuss his detailed genealogical research that enabled him to trace his family history to his grandfather’s grandfather, a man who was born or sold into slavery.

From Book to Big Screen: To Sir, with Love (1967) Film Screening Black Male Presence in American Cinema 1965–1975 Saturday, July 13. 3:00 p.m. Join us for a screening of the feature film adaptation of Welcome Spring! Two- and three-year-olds from Little Linguists Academy welcome the season at the East Point Branch, with a Guyanese author E. R. Braithwaite’s autobio- graphical novel To Sir, With Love (105 min), bilingual Spanish program and caterpillar bag puppets they made. Included are Isabella, Kai, Daniela, Clayborne, Xianna, Zara, starring Sidney Poitier as Mark thackeray a first- Simone, Xioni, Aiden, Skylar, Hewitt, Suri, Marianna and Mei. year teacher educating working-class white high school students from the slums of london’s East End. this film is rated PG and contains Digging up Family Fun – Library Family Fun Night multitude of amazing comedy magic tricks themed Ms. Jennifer is an early childhood music some material that may not be suitable for chil- Monday, August 12. 5:30 p.m. Bring the whole around digging for treasure, underground animals specialist and has been singin’ and jammin’ dren. this event is presented as part of AARl’s family to enjoy games and snacks at the library. that dig, and just plain digging to read! the with Atlanta area families for 14 years. Music From Book to Big Screen Summer Movie Series. magic moves fast and will amaze and entertain develops a broad range of life skills: language, parents and children of all ages! “when you dig, vocabulary, and reasoning, self-confidence, From Book to Big Screen: The Learning Tree Alpharetta Branch you find treasure!” Ages 3–10. coordination, turn-taking, impulse-control. (1969) Film Screening Black Male Presence in American Cinema 238 canton Street, Alpharetta 30004 Ages 0–2. Space is limited. Reservations 770.740.2425 Summer Sing Along With Alina Celeste recommended. 1965–1975 Tuesday, June 25. 10:30 a.m. Alina celeste, Saturday, July 20. 3:00 p.m. Join us for a screening of the feature film adaptation of Adult Summer Reading Program a popular music teacher and performer in Gordon Parks coming of age novel The Learning Saturday, June 1. Library hours. los Angeles, is bringing her fun and eclectic Auburn Avenue Research Library Tree (107 min). A personal triumph for director- Fill out the registration form, read a book of your mix of genres and styles to the library. Alina 101 Auburn Avenue, nE, Atlanta 30303 producer-writer-composer Gordon Parks. The choice and earn a prize. Adults. emphasizes traditional songs with a modern 404.730.4001 ext. 100 twist and original songs aimed at bringing Learning Tree traces one watershed year in the families together and providing joy and self- life of young newt (Kyle Johnson), in which he Art Exhibit Finding Our Ancestors: Researching African expression to kids everywhere. Ages 0–5. learns about love, fear and racial injustice. this Ongoing. Library hours. Artwork displayed American Genealogy in the South Community Registration recommended. film is rated PG and contains some material that by members of the new Alpha Arts Guild, an Event may not be suitable for children. this event is organization for north Fulton-based artists. Saturday, June 1. 3:00 p.m. in collaboration with ZooMobile Visit – Zoo Atlanta presented as part of AARl’s From Book to Big the Atlanta History center, the Auburn Avenue Wednesday, July 10. 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 Screen Summer Movie Series. Sahaja Yoga and Meditation Research library will host Frazine taylor of the p.m. (two sessions). Representatives from Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. learn and practice yoga Alabama Department of Archives and History Zoo Atlanta visit the library. Families will be Out of Africa: The African Origins of Modern Art and meditation for relaxation. Adults. (retired) who will discuss effective methods for introduced to amazing animals. Ages 3–10. – Community Lecture and Discussion researching African American genealogy in the Space is limited. Reservations required. Saturday, July 27. 3:00 p.m. in collaboration Dig a Little Deeper South and the exploration of race and identity with the Smoke School of Art an Atlanta-based Wednesday, June 5. 2:00 p.m. Dig a little via the collective African American ancestry. Button Mania Returns non-profit art collective; the Auburn Avenue deeper with tommy Johns! we’ll be digging up Ms. taylor will also provide expert guidance on Thursday, July 11. 3:00 p.m. Button mania will Research library will host conceptual artist fun, adventure and great books. there’s a lot to how to locate and utilize various resources in fill your need for accessories. Make buttons to and educator christopher Hutchinson who discover underground, come meet claudia the conducting genealogical research. Ms. taylor decorate your backpack, magnets for your locker will present “Out of Africa: the African Origins Hippo and Art the Drawing Board. Ages 3–10. is the author of Researching African American and a mirror for your pocket. Discover the mania of Modern Art.” this community lecture will Genealogy in Alabama: A Resource Guide of making your own buttons. teens. examine the cultural appropriation of the (2008), and conducted genealogical research Magic Underground Africana artistic aesthetic by Europeans who Wednesday, June 5. 3:30 p.m. All new young for the acclaimed PBS television series African Digger Bill formed the avant-garde in the development of adult magic workshop with tommy Johns American Lives 2. Wednesday, July 17. 1:30 p.m. Bill Packard modern art. teaches teens some cool magic tricks and shows magician and storyteller invites you to meet his them how to learn more about magic at the Smile Haiti! Photographic Exhibit by Shaina new character, Digger Bill. come play in the dirt From Book to Big Screen: The Spook Who Sat library! teens. Space is limited. Registration Oliphant with Digger Bill as he digs underground to meet by the Door (1973) Film Screening recommended. Saturday, June 1–Sunday, August 25. Library the animals who live there, digs tunnels through Black Male Presence in American Cinema hours. Opening Event and Artist’s Talk Saturday, the earth to mine for precious metals, digs Georgia Peach Scrappers June 8. 5:00 p.m. in recognition of national 1965–1975 through layers of rock for dinosaur bones, digs Mondays, June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 12, caribbean American Heritage Month, this Saturday, August 17. 3:00 p.m. the Auburn into the past to research ancient artifacts, digs 26. 5:00 p.m. Scrapbook lovers, join us! learn exhibition by photographer Shaina Oliphant, will Avenue Research library will host a screening of for buried treasure, lays a foundation for learn- ways to make your scrapbooking better and present stunning documentary photographic the feature film adaptation of Sam Greenlee’s ing, and sows seeds of knowledge. Ages 3–10. bond with others who share your enthusiasm. work highlighting the strength, dignity and hope satirical novel, The Spook Who Sat by the Adults. that the people of Haiti have managed to hold Door (102 min), starring lawrence cook, David Digging Around Stories on to in the face of harsh economic realities. lemieux and Paula Kelly. Greenlee’s provocative Wednesday, July 24. 1:30 p.m. Join us for great novel centers on Dan Freeman, a black Alpharetta Library Book Club stories and great storytelling. “Sista luv Drop” nationalist who infiltrates the central intelligence June 11, July 9, August 13. 5:00 p.m. lively Smoke School of Art Exhibition will excite your imagination and thrill you with Agency as a subservient “token black” to gain book discussions. call or visit the branch to find Monday, June 3–Sunday, August 31. Library stories through drumming, songs, music and access to specialized resources and skills to out each month’s title. Adults. hours. Opening Event and Artists’ Talk Thursday, dance. Ages 3–10. train militant young African American freedom June 6. 7:00 p.m. in collaboration with the fighters in chicago. this film is rated PG and Treasures From Around the World Smoke School of Art an Atlanta-based non-profit Beneath the Surface Journal Art contains some material that may not be suitable Wednesday, June 12. 1:30 p.m. Join storyteller art collective; the Auburn Avenue Research Thursday, July 25. 3:00 p.m. Express what’s for children. this event is presented as part of Barry Stewart Mann on a journey exploring library will host a collective exhibition of Smoke beneath the surface with Out of the Box Art AARl’s From Book to Big Screen Summer Movie a variety of stories about the land and all it School of Art members. this exhibition presents Studio. learn a “wreck this Journal” style Series. holds: travel around the world with stories from a new generation of artist of color whose work journaling technique. Paint, write, and layer Australia to Africa. Program will include puppetry, connects authentic cultural traditions and textures to create a unique canvas all your How You Like Me Now: The Nostalgic masks, music and plenty of participation. Ages histories to contemporary issues. own. teens. Space is limited. Registration 3–10. Commodification of Black Art in America – recommended. The Art of R. Gregory Christie Community Lecture and Discussion Mood Cookies Monday, June 3–Sunday, August 25. Library Saturday, August 24. 3:00 p.m. in collaboration Dig into Reading Thursday, June 13. 3:00 p.m. Express yourself hours. Opening Event and Artist’s Talk Thursday, with the Smoke School of Art an Atlanta-based Thursday, August 1. 2:00 p.m. the Dr. Magical with cookies! let your inner artist show what’s June 13. 7:00 p.m. in collaboration with non-profit art collective; the Auburn Avenue Balloons Festively Fantastic, Phantasmagorical, beneath the surface. Use icing as your paints Gregarious Art Statements (G.A.S. Arts) this Research library will host conceptual artist and Fun time, Balloon Show. Join Dewayne Reynolds and cookies as your canvas. teens. Space is exhibition, by renowned illustrator R. Gregory educator christopher Hutchinson who will pres- for big digging machines, hungry golems, buried limited. Registration recommended. christie is the 2013 Ashley Bryan illustrated ent “How You like Me now: the nostalgic com- treasure and more! Ages 3–10. Africana children’s literature Award winner. modification of the Black Art in America.” this community lecture will examine how the lingering I Really Dig Reading! Comedy Magic Show Jammin’ With Ms. Jennifer for Babies, effects of colonialism and contemporary racism; Monday, June 17. 3:30 p.m. Join international Why Us? Left Behind and Dying Film Screening Preschoolers and Caregivers marginalize non-white creative expression, via performing artist/magician/storyteller/ Saturday, June 22. 3:00 p.m. in recognition of Tuesday, August 6. 10:30 a.m. – Ages 0–2. the nostalgic commodification of art created by musician, Arthur Atsma, as he shares and national HiV/AiDS testing Day (June 27), the Tuesday, August 6. 11:15 a.m. – Ages 3–5. communities of color. inspires everyone to “Dig into Reading!” A library will host a screening of the documentary

8 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMER 2013 :: 9 Branch please visit http://diabetesfun4kids.eventbrite. Bringing the Library to Camp From Book to Big Screen: The Education of 269 Buckhead Avenue nE, Atlanta 30305 com or call Felicia clift at 404.955.8352 to Tuesdays, June 11–July 23. 10:30 a.m. Sonny Carson (1974) Film Screening 404.814.3500 register. library books will be taken to area summer Black Male Presence in American Cinema camps weekly for book talks and checkout. 1965–1975 Marie Matthews – Water Colors and iPhone Alicia Etchison Concert, Songs for Children Reservations required. Saturday, August 31. 3:00 p.m. the Auburn Photography Thursday, July 11. 10:30 a.m. the Alicia Avenue Research library will host a screening Friday, May 31–Thursday, June 27. Library Etchison concert includes acoustic fingerstyle Digging for Crafts of the feature film adaptation of The Education hours. the Atlanta Artist center presents an guitar songs for children of all ages. All ages. Wednesdays, June 12–July 24. 11:00 a.m. of Sonny Carson (104 min) based on the best- exhibition of paintings and photography. Arthur langford Recreation center. Ages 5–12. selling autobiography of community activist Dogs Don’t Just Dig for Bones, They Help People Reservations required. Sonny carson also known as Mwlina imiri Teen Summer Photography Contest Thursday, July 18. 10:30 a.m. Dogs do so much Abubadika. A thought-provoking film about the Saturday, June 1–Saturday, August 31. library more than dig for bones! cAREing Paws will ZooMobile Visits the Library early life of Sonny carson, who falls into a life hours. Are you a teen who had a really great bring live dogs to discuss all the different kinds Thursday, June 13. 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 of drugs, crime and incarceration, but eventually summer vacation and took lots of pictures while of jobs dogs can have and how they help people. a.m. (two sessions). Zoo animals on display. rises above the violence and unrest to become enjoying the fun? then the Buckhead library is there will be time to pet the dogs! Ages 5–12. Slater Summer camp. Ages 6–12. Reservations a committed social activist in new York city. this looking for one of your photographs. Enter your Registration required. required. film is rated R and contains adult material. this summer photograph in our contest and have the event is presented as part of the AARl’s From chance to win amazing prizes. Ages 12–18. Summer Teen Business Series Present: Zack Book Talks at the Y Book to Big Screen Summer Movie Series. Hoesseini Teen Filmmaker! Wednesdays, June 19 and 26. 1:00 p.m. ZooMobile Visit – Dig Into Animals and Reading Friday, July 21. 1:00 p.m. teens will learn Book discussions with 5th graders at the carver Tuesday, June 4. 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. (two about what goes into filmmaking, from writing Family YMcA. Reservations required. Bowen/Bankhead Branch sessions). Kickoff summer reading with live a script, to the importance of the production 2685 Donald lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta 30318 animals from Zoo Atlanta when the ZooMobile planning to the actual production. there will Edible Science 404.792.2646 visits the Buckhead Branch! Ages 3–12. also be a demonstration using professional Tuesday, July 2. 10:30 a.m. Scientific explana- Registration required. grade production equipment (cameras, boom tions for everyday surprises. Slater Summer microphones, clapboards, etc.). Program made camp. Ages 8–13. Reservations required. Introduction to the Internet possible by the support of the Atlanta-Fulton Tuesdays, June 4, 18. 11:00 a.m. Participants Harp Music Concert by Meredith Bradshaw Public library Foundation. Ages 12–18. will learn to set up, send and receive emails. All Wednesday, June 5. 10:30 a.m. children, teens Storytime for Preschoolers Registration required. ages. Registration required. and adults can enjoy a harp concert performed Tuesday, July 9. 2:00 p.m. Featuring Miss by this talented senior who recently graduated Melva. Agape Daycare center. Ages 3–5. Music Time With Ms. Jennifer Reservations required. Dig into Reading Summer Kickoff from Pace Academy. She will play a variety of Tuesday, July 23. 10:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and Wednesday, June 5. 11:00 a.m. Magic to inspire harp pieces which will include classical, jazz and 11:45 a.m. Join us for a high-energy, interactive with D’Avante Parks. All ages. Registration popular tunes. Ages 4–adults. music and movement program that will have required. Cleveland Avenue Branch Summer Teen Business Series Present: Jewelry you and your toddler or preschooler singing 47 cleveland Avenue, Atlanta 30315 and jamming along on an array of child-friendly Let’s Move Making for Teens with Jacquelyn Chester 404.762.4116 musical instruments led by Ms. Jennifer, Tuesday, July 11. 11:00 a.m. Exercise, fruits Friday, June 7. 1:00 p.m. teens will learn about Buckhead’s acclaimed early childhood music and vegetables with Fulton county Health geology and gemology. what makes a semi- Preschool Storytime: Dig Into Reading specialist. there are 3 sessions: toddlers age Educator, Madelyn Hill. Ages 3–12. Registration precious and precious stone? they will learn Tuesdays, June 4. 10:00 a.m. Stories, songs, 1 at 10:15 a.m.; toddlers age 2 at 11:00 a.m.; required. how important math is to the jewelry-making fingerplays and activities. Ages 3–8, including and children ages 3–5 at 11:45 a.m. process and the importance of technology to parents, caregivers and child care centers. Kaiser Educational Theater Presents: market their business. Program made possible Music Time for Babies With Ms. Jennifer by the support of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Young Adult Book Club Vegetable Soup Wednesday, July 24. 10:15 a.m. Join us for a library Foundation. Registration required. Ages Wednesdays. June 5–July 31. 4:00 p.m. Ages Wednesday, June 19. 11:00 a.m. children high-energy, interactive music and movement 12–18. 13–16. will learn the importance of eating fruits and program that will have you and your baby singing vegetables in a game show format. Ages 3–12. and jamming along on an array of child-friendly Dig Into Art With Illustrator, Michael White Stitchers of Soul Quilting Class Registration required. musical instruments led by Ms. Jennifer, Tuesday, June 11. 10:30 a.m. “Drag-in” to the Second and fourth Saturdays of Every Month. Buckhead’s acclaimed early childhood music library to see air-brush painting by Michael June 8–June 22. 10:00 a.m. Vintage Blocks ZooMobile Visit – Wild Georgia specialist from. Ages 3–11 months. Wednesday, June 26. 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 white, award-winning artist and illustrator of The (1928–1935): country wife and liberty star Library Dragon and Return of the Library Dragon. blocks. Adults. p.m. (two sessions). the ZooMobile visits the Dig Into Reading Through Magic With D’Avante library. All ages. Registration required. children will spend an hour creating and drawing Parks stories, and will really “dig” this program! they Digging Into Poetry With Author Mark Lawton Thursday, July 25. 10:30 a.m. will find out about what it is like to become Thomas Dig into Reading D’Avante Parks will inspire children with an illustrator of children’s books. this is an Thursday, June 6. 2:00 p.m. Author of My Wednesday, July 3. 11:00 a.m. Storytime. Ages awesome magic and lots of laughter so they will interactive program that will have both children Lemonade Stand Can’t Stand Me. Fun poetry 3–5. Registration required. want to dig into reading again and again! Ages and adults drawing, laughing and learning! creating and more! Ages 9–12. 3–12. Introduction to Internet Program made possible by the sponsorship of the north Side library Association. Ages 3–12. Gwen Napier Explores Riches of Africa With Tuesdays, July 9 and July 23. 11:00 a.m. Malgorzata Florkowski Participants will learn to set up, send and Friday, July 26–Thursday, August 29. Library Storytelling receive emails. All ages. Registration required. Alicia Etchison Concert, Songs for Children Tuesday, June 11. 10:00 a.m. Summer kick off Thursday, June 13. 10:30 a.m. the Alicia hours. the Atlanta Art center presents an exhibition of art. with surprise guest, stories, dance, songs and The Adventures of Tiki And Juan Etchison concert includes acoustic fingerstyle more! Ages 3–8. guitar songs for children of all ages. All ages. Wednesday, July 10. 11:00 a.m. Spanish/ Dig Into Reading With Book Time by Ronald English with author nakeshia Persons. Ages McDonald 3–5. Registration required. Dig Into Rocks: Rocks and Minerals of Georgia Connect With Superman: 75th Debut Thursday, June 20. 10:30 a.m., Ages 5–7. Tuesday, July 30. 10:30 a.m. in this multimedia Anniversary Celebration of the Refugee With 12:30 p.m., Ages 8–12. children can sign up musical performance, Ronald McDonald Digging into Ancient Arts Super Powers From Planet Krypton for one of the sessions to learn about rocks motivates children to read because reading is Wednesday, July 10. 11:30 a.m. Origami with Wednesday, June 12. 2:00 p.m. All ages. charac- and minerals of Georgia from Bill waggener, fun and reading will help them succeed. there Miss nancy. Ages 3–12. Registration required. ter drawing contest, movie, prizes and more. President of the Georgia Mineral Society. there will be cookies for the children donated by the will be hands-on examination of rock specimens. McDonald’s Restaurant of Buckhead. A great Fire Trucks! Ages 5–12. Registration required. way to wrap up the Summer Reading Program! PBS Film: Junkies by Filmmaker Wednesday, July 17. 11:00 a.m. Fire safety tips Ages 3–12. Byron Hurt in Celebration of National Soul Food and fire engine tours. Ages 3–5. Registration Month required. AFPLS Summer Teen Business Series Present: Kyle Puttkammer Creator of “Galaxy Man Movie Time: Explore Ancient Civilizations Saturday, June 15. 11:00 a.m. the movie examines this culinary tradition through the eyes Comic Series” Thursday, August 1. 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Dance Revolution Contest of historians, doctors, family members, soul Friday, June 21. 1:00 p.m. teens will learn children can become archeology detectives and Thursday, July 18. 4:00 p.m. wii dance food cooks and humorous stories. Afterwards, everything about making their own comics, “dig” for clues that lead to understanding the competition. Ages 6–13. Registration required. enjoy a ‘pinch’ of soul food dishes prepared from finding inspiration to marketing their final civilizations of Ancient Egypt, china, Africa and by local residents and neighborhood soul food products. Program made possible by the support Greece in four educational, interesting films. Down, Down, Down in the Ground restaurants and individual cooks. teens and of the Atlanta-Fulton Public library Foundation. Ages 5–12. Groups of 10 or more must register. Wednesday, July 24. 11:00 a.m. Underground adults. Ages 12–18. Registration required. adventures with Sherry norfolk. Ages 3–5. Summer Teen Business Series Present: Tommy Registration required. Hot Diggity Doug (Barry Mann) Dazzles With Music Time With Ms. Jennifer Johns Presents “Teenboss”! Thursday, August 1. 1:00 p.m. teens will Puppets, Mask and Musical Stories Lingual Kids Tuesday, June 25. 10:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 11:45 a.m. Join us for a high-energy, interactive learn what it takes to start a business. they Tuesday, June 18. 10:00 a.m. Ages 3–8. Wednesday, July 31. 11:00 a.m. Spanish/ will receive solid business information from creative theatrical storytelling with puppets, English storytime. Ages 3–12. Registration required. music and movement program that will have you and your toddler or preschooler singing setting goals to pricing and profits. Program masks, music and audience participation. and jamming along on an array of child-friendly made possible by the support of the Atlanta- Madden NFL 2012 musical instruments led by Ms. Jennifer, Fulton Public library Foundation. Ages 12–18. Start Your Own Blog! Teens Who Dig Reading. Thursday, July 25. 4:00 p.m. wii football Buckhead’s acclaimed early childhood music Registration required. Thursday June 20. 4:00 p.m. Ages 13–19. competition. Ages 13–18. Registration required. specialist. there are 3 sessions: toddlers age teens will learn how to start their own blog and 1 at 10:15 a.m.; toddlers age 2 at 11:00 a.m.; Calling All Teen CSI Investigators add photos, video and text content to it. Ages McGruff Visits the Library and children ages 3–5 at 11:45 a.m. Friday, August 2. 2:20 p.m. if you are a teen 13–19. Wednesday, August 7. 11:00 a.m. Stranger who likes to solve crimes, then this program is safety. Ages 3–12. Registration required. Music Time for Babies With Ms. Jennifer just for you. the Georgia State Bio-technology ZooMobile Visit Wednesday, June 26. 10:15 a.m. Join us for a Department will show teen’s different techniques Tuesday, June 25. 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Welcome Back high-energy, interactive music and movement used today by Forensic Scientist for solving (two sessions). Explore animal habitats and Wednesday, August 7. 4:00 p.m. Back to school program that will have you and your baby singing crimes. Ages 12–18. Registration required. environments. Ages 3–8. round-up. Ages 13–18. Registration required. and jamming along on an array of child-friendly musical instruments led by Ms. Jennifer, Movie Time for Preschoolers Friends of Martin Luther King Jr. Author Introduction to Internet Buckhead’s acclaimed early childhood music Tuesday, August 6. 10:30 a.m. Young children Ms. Jacqueline James Digs Into Black History Tuesday, August 13 and August 27. 11:00 a.m. specialist. Ages 3–11 months. can enjoy a series of short films with favorite Thursday, June 27. 2:00 p.m. A book discussion Participants will learn to set up, send and characters from children’s books. Ages 2–5. and book signing of lesser-known civil rights receive emails. All ages. Registration required. Dig Into Poetry, Poetry Workshop heroes. Ages 6–19. Thursday, June 27. 10:30 a.m. Mark thomas, Alicia Etchison Concert, Songs for Children Joey is Thankful poet and author of My Lemonade Stand Can’t Thursday, August 8. 10:30 a.m. the Alicia Early Readers Book Club Meetings Wednesday, August 14. 11:00 a.m. Storytime Stand Me, will teach a poetry workshop that Etchison concert includes acoustic fingerstyle Thursdays, June 27, July 25, August 29. 4:00 and craft with author, Sandra welers. Ages 3–12. promises to excite children about wordplay and guitar songs for children of all ages. All ages. p.m. Book discussions, games and other fun Registration required. the power of language. Ages 8–12. Registration activities with refreshments. Ages 6–9. required. Storytime Dig Into Reading Stories/Preschool Storytime Wednesday, August 21. 11:00 a.m. interactive Carver Homes Branch Art Exhibit 215 lakewood way, Suite 104, Atlanta 30315 Tuesday, July 2. 10:00 a.m. Stories, songs and stories. Ages 3–5. Registration required. Friday, June 28–Thursday, July 25. Library hours. 404.635.4012 more. Ages 3–8. the Atlanta Art center presents an exhibition Poetic Expressions of art. Preschool Storytime Blinky and Friends With Bryant Person/Wii Wednesday, August 21. 4:00 p.m. Expressing Thursdays June 6–August 8, 10:30 a.m. Fun!/Health Celebration yourself through poetry. Ages 13 and up. It’s Fun to BEE Healthy, the BUZZ on Healthy children will enjoy stories, songs and magic. Tuesday, July 9. 10:00 a.m. let’s move: health Registration required. Living for Kids Ages 3–6. Reservations required. body demonstration and games with puppets Wednesday, July 10. 10:30 a.m. BUZZ into the and wii games. Ages 3–8. Storytime Buckhead library for hula hoop fun, and to make Mornings for Seniors Origami Fun With Ms. Nancy Sims Wednesday, August 28. 11:00 a.m. interactive food art you can eat. learn it’s fun and healthy 3rd Tuesday in June, July and August. 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 11. 2:00 p.m. children create stories. Ages 3–5. Registration required. to be an active BUSY BEE! Diabetes awareness Senior citizens visit library to check out material origami figures to take home. Ages 6–14. included. Ages 5–12. Registration required; and get library cards. Adults. Reservations required.

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Tuesday,animals that July have23. 10:00 underground a.m. Storytelling habitats/ with Atlanta Food Bank ofeco w systemater works and will a plant’s teach childrenlife cycle. about they thewill Affordable Marketing for Small Business animalsaudience that participation. have underground Ages 3–8. habitats/ AtlantaThursday, Food June Bank 20. 1:00 p.m. Get screened for ecoalso systemmake their and owna plant’s plants. life Ages cycle. 7–10. they 25will AffordableSaturday, August Marketing 24. 4:00 for Small p.m. BusinessStart small so audience participation. Ages 3–8. Thursday,free to find June out 20.if you 1:00 qualify p.m. for Get public screened benefits: for alsoparticipants make their maximum. own plants. Reservations Ages 7–10. required. 25 Saturday,you can afford August your 24. mistakes, 4:00 p.m. which Start are small largely so Sew Wonderful Quilting Basics freefood tostamps, find out Medicaid, if you qualify tAnF forand public subsidized benefits: participants maximum. Reservations required. youmade can in affordmarketing. your mistakes,learn how whichto avoid are the largely SewThursday, Wonderful July 25. Quilting 2:00 p.m.Basics children learn the foodchild stamps,care assistance. Medicaid, tAnF and subsidized Magic Show With D’Avante Parks! madewaste inand marketing. high cost l ofearn business how to cards,avoid theads and Thursday,basics of quiltingJuly 25. by 2:00 making p.m. a cproject.hildren Ageslearn 9–14. the child care assistance. MagicTuesday, Show July With23. 10:30 D’Avante a.m. Parks! children will enjoy wastepromotional and high products. cost of Reservations business cards, required ads and basics of quilting by making a project. Ages 9–14. Dig Deep into Fossils Tuesday,a wonderful July magic 23. 10:30 show a.m.given c byhildren D’Avante will enjoy promotional products. Reservations required Stitchers of Soul Quilters DigWednesday, Deep into June Fossils 26. 1:00 p.m. children will aParks. wonderful Ages magic4–10. show50 participants given by D’Avante maximum. Eating For Energy StitchersSaturday, ofAugust Soul 10.Quilters 10:00 a.m. trunk show Wednesday,enjoy making June replicas 26. 1:00of dinosaur p.m. c hildrenfossils. willAges Parks.Reservations Ages 4–10. required. 50 participants maximum. EatingWednesday, For Energy August 28. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Saturday,and series August of demos 10. sponsored10:00 a.m. by t runkQuilt show ‘n Fixin’ enjoy3–7. 20making participants replicas maximum. of dinosaur Reservations fossils. Ages Reservations required. Wednesday,in this interactive August workshop, 28. 5:30–6:30 we will p.m.look at andquilt seriesshop. ofAdults. demos sponsored by Quilt ‘n Fixin’ 3–7.required. 20 participants maximum. Reservations Coventry/Medicare 101 Workshop ifactorsn this interactivethat contribute workshop, to our wesense will lookof energy at quilt shop. Adults. required. Coventry/MedicareWednesday, July 24. 10110:30 Workshop a.m. Join us and factorsand the that foods contribute we can eatto ourthat sense increase of energy our Basic Computer Classes for Adults Lisa McNeil, Children’s Author Wednesday,learn about theJuly new 24. changes10:30 a.m. in Medicare Join us and and andenergy the versus foods wedecreasing can eat thatit. increase our BasicSaturday, Computer August Classes17. 10:00 for a.m.Adults Basic LisaTuesday, McNeil, July Children’s2. 11:00 a.m. Author Join us as we listen learnits many about other the functions. new changes Presenter in Medicare is larry and energy versus decreasing it. Saturday,computer andAugust resume’ 17. 10:00 writing a.m. assistance. Basic Adults. 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Autism: Myths and Facts Class forbenefits: free to foodfind stamps,out if you Medicaid,qualify for tA npublicF and Saturday,(1928–1935): August Grandmother’s 24. 10:00 a.m. favorite Vintage and Blocks five Dinosaur Word Games and Puzzles Autism:Thursday, Myths July 25. and 11:30 Facts p.m. Class A free community benefits:subsidized food child stamps, care assistance. Medicaid, tAnF and (1928–1935):minute blocks. Grandmother’sAdults. favorite and five DinosaurWednesdays, Word July Games 3, 10. and 4:00 Puzzles p.m. Enjoy Thursday,workshop Julythat 25.will 11:30explore p.m. the mythsA free andcommunity facts subsidizedR.A.W. Anthology child care Book assistance. Signing minute blocks. Adults. Wednesdays,learning about July dinosaurs 3, 10. 4:00by doing p.m. word Enjoy games workshopsurrounding that Autism will explore Spectrum the Disorder.myths and t herefacts is R.A.W.Saturday, Anthology August 31. Book 12:30 Signing p.m. A collection of Stitchers of Soul Quilters’ Fifth Annual Opening learningand puzzles. about Ages dinosaurs 5–10. by doing word games surroundinghope! Reservations Autism Spectrumrequired. Disorder. there is Saturday,poems and August sayings 31. by 12:30 Roger p.m. watson. A collection of StitchersMonthly Exhibit of Soul and Quilters’ Evening Fifth Reception Annual Opening and puzzles. Ages 5–10. hope! Reservations required. poems and sayings by Roger watson. ZooMobile Visit – Welcome to College Park! Prudential Life Investment Workshop MonthlyMonday, ExhibitAugust 26.and 6:00Evening p.m. Reception Enjoy machine Tuesday, July 9. 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27. 1:00 p.m. You will learn how Monday,and hand-sewn August quilts 26. 6:00 and p.m.accessories, Enjoy machine wall ZooMobile Visit – Welcome to College Park! Prudential Life Investment Workshop andhangings, hand-sewn other quiltsquilting and projects, accessories, games wall and Tuesday, July 9. 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27. 1:00 p.m. You will learn how hangings,light refreshments. other quilting Adults. projects, games and light refreshments. Adults. College Park Branch College3647 Main ParkStreet, Branchcollege Park 30337 3647404.762.4060 Main Street, college Park 30337 404.762.4060 New Body Baby – Weight Loss Educational NewHealth Body Workshop Baby – Weight Loss Educational HealthSaturdays, Workshop June 1, 22. 3:00 p.m. this workshop Saturdays,will teach you June how 1, to 22. become 3:00 p.m.fit and this stay workshop healthy. will teach you how to become fit and stay healthy. Prudential Life Financial Investment Workshop PrudentialSaturdays, LifeJune Financial 1, 8. 12:30 Investment p.m. in this Workshop free, Saturdays,must-attend June seminar, 1, 8. you12:30 will p.m. learn in how this to free, better must-attendmanage your seminar, money, youryou willlife andlearn your how dreams. to better manage your money, your life and your dreams. Amelia Harris, Children’s Author AmeliaTuesday, Harris, June 4.Children’s 11:00 a.m. Author children will listen Tuesday,to children’s June author 4. 11:00 Amelia a.m. Harris children read will her listen book, toAnts children’s at Work. author Ages 4–7.Amelia Reservations Harris read required. her book, Antslimited at Work.to first Ages 50 4–7.attendees. Reservations required. limited to first 50 attendees. Poetry Reading – Jeffrey Grice PoetryWednesday, Reading June – 5.Jeffrey 6:00 Gricep.m. Join us as we Wednesday,listen to poet June Jeffrey 5. 6:00Grice p.m. read Join his fromus as his we listenbook, toBlack poet as Jeffrey My Skin. Grice Reservations read his from required. his book, Black as My Skin. Reservations required. Summer Reading Kickoff! SummerThursday, Reading June 6. Kickoff!10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Enjoy Thursday,the festivities June as 6. we 10:00 celebrate a.m.–1:00 the beginning p.m. Enjoy of the festivitiesSummer Reading as we celebrate club. Ages the 0–12. beginning of the Summer Reading club. Ages 0–12. Book Sale BookFriday Saleand Saturday, June 7, 8. 12:30–5:00 p.m. FridayAdult and and children Saturday, books, June DVDs,7, 8. 12:30–5:00 cDs and periodi p.m.- Adultcals are and for children sale. Many books, items DVDs, are c Dsless and than periodi $2. - cals are for sale. Many items are less than $2. Job Search Club JobSaturdays, Search JuneClub 8; July 6. 2:30 p.m. For Saturdays,networking Juneand support 8; July 6.join 2:30 the p.m.college For Park networkinglibrary Job andSearch support club. join Bring the your college resume Park and lquestions!ibrary Job ReservationsSearch club. Bringrequired. your resume and questions! Reservations required. Dig Deep Storytime DigTuesdays, Deep Storytime June 11, 25. 10:30 a.m. children Tuesdays,will listen toJune fun 11,summer 25. 10:30 stories. a.m. Ages children 3–6. willReservations listen to fun required. summer stories. Ages 3–6. Reservations required. GED Registration GEDTuesdays, Registration June 11, 25; July 16, 30; August 13. The Mechanicsville Branch partnered with Jumpstart to provide storytime to Ms. Solomon’s and Ms. Lewis’s pre-kindergarten Tuesdays,12:00 p.m. June the 11,GED 25; consists July 16, of 30;five August tests. 13.Each The Mechanicsville Branch partnered with Jumpstart to provide storytime to Ms. Solomon’s and Ms. Lewis’s pre-kindergarten 12:00test is p.m.$32. tEntirehe GED battery consists is $160. of five Each tests. person Each class at Sheltering Arms Early Learning Resource Center. Alison Wong of Jumpstart helps children create colorful cat masks after testmust is bring $32. Georgia Entire battery State i Dis and$160. money Each order person beingclass atread Sheltering the story, Arms One EarlyDark LearningKnight by Resource Hazel Hutchins. Center. Alison Wong of Jumpstart helps children create colorful cat masks after mustonly made bring outGeorgia to Fulton State c ounty.iD and money order being read the story, One Dark Knight by Hazel Hutchins. only made out to Fulton county. Gardening Word Games and Puzzles (two sessions). the ZooMobile will show children to better manage your money, your life and your GardeningWednesdays, Word June Games 12, 19. and 4:00 Puzzles p.m. children Dogwood Branch (twovarious sessions). small animals the ZooMobile and teach will fun show facts children about todreams. better imanaget’s time toyour stop money, worrying your andlife andstart your 1838 Donald lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta 30318 Wednesdays,will have fun doing June word12, 19. games 4:00 and p.m. puzzles children that Dogwood Branch variousthem. Ages small 4–10. animals 50 participantsand teach fun maximum. facts about dreams.planning iyourt’s time future. to stopReservations worrying andrequired. start 404.792.4961 willfocus have on fungardening. doing word Ages games 5–10. and puzzles that 1838 Donald lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta 30318 them.Reservations Ages 4–10. required. 50 participants maximum. planning your future. Reservations required. focus on gardening. Ages 5–10. 404.792.4961 Reservations required. Atlanta Food Bank Kids, Let’s Save Our Environment! Summer Reading Kickoff Cultural Crafts From Egypt AtlantaMonday, Food July 29.Bank 1:00 p.m. Get screened for Wednesday, June 5. 10:00 a.m. the Summer Kids,Thursday, Let’s June Save 13. Our 1:00 Environment! p.m. there will be Summer Reading Kickoff CulturalThursday, Crafts July 11. From 1:00 Egypt p.m. children will make Monday,free to find July out29. if 1:00you qualifyp.m. Get for screenedpublic benefits: for Reading Program will kick off with fanfare and Thursday,hands-on funJune with 13. the 1:00 Department p.m. there of will water be Wednesday, June 5. 10:00 a.m. the Summer Thursday,crafts celebrating July 11. the1:00 country p.m. c ofhildren Egypt. will Ages make free to find out if you qualify for public benefits: music. hands-onworks as funchildren with thelearn Department ways to preserve of water Reading Program will kick off with fanfare and crafts4–8. 20 celebrating participants the maximum.country of ReservationsEgypt. Ages Cultural Crafts From Egypt wtheorks environment. as children Ages learn 7–10. ways 25to preserve participants music. 4–8.required. 20 participants maximum. Reservations Tuesday, July 30. 10:30 a.m. children will make themaximum. environment. Reservations Ages 7–10. required. 25 participants Cultural Crafts From Egypt Home and Financial Safety Information Session required. crafts celebrating the country of Egypt. Ages maximum. Reservations required. Tuesday, July 30. 10:30 a.m. children will make HomeSaturday, and June Financial 8. 1:00 Safety p.m. Information learn how toSession Beginners Floral Design Class 4–8. 25 participants maximum. Reservations GED Testing crafts celebrating the country of Egypt. Ages Saturday,protect yourself June 8. against 1:00 p.m.burglary, learn theft how and to BeginnersSaturday, July Floral 13. Design 12:30 Classp.m. All participants 4–8.required. 25 participants maximum. Reservations scams. Program is made possible by the GEDFridays Testing and Saturdays, June 14, 15, 28, 29; protect yourself against burglary, theft and Saturday,must have July own 13. materials. 12:30 p.m.Reservations All participants required. required. support of Fulton county cooperative Extension. FridaysJuly 19, and 20; Saturdays,August 2, 3,June 16. 14, 9:00 15, a.m. 28, t 29;he scams. Program is made possible by the must have own materials. Reservations required. Book Sale JulyGED 19,consists 20; August of five 2, tests. 3, 16. Each 9:00 test a.m. is t$32.he support of Fulton county cooperative Extension. 501 C 3 Beginners Class Mondays through Saturdays, August 5–31. GEDEntire consists battery ofis $160.five tests. Each Eachperson test must is $32. bring Book Sale The Library Dragon Returns, a Musical Saturday, July 13. 4:00 p.m. A 501 c 3 may 12:30 p.m. Most items for sale are $2 or less, EntireGeorgia battery State isiD $160.and money Each orderperson only must made bring out 501 C 3 Beginners Class Mondays through Saturdays, August 5–31. TheAdventure, Library PerformedDragon Returns, by the a Kazanetti Musical String not be needed, but if it is, this workshop can adult books, children books, periodicals, DVDs Georgiato Fulton State county. iD and money order only made out Saturday, July 13. 4:00 p.m. A 501 c 3 may 12:30 p.m. Most items for sale are $2 or less, Adventure,Quartet Performed by the Kazanetti String help you get started and identify the needs of and cDs. to Fulton county. not be needed, but if it is, this workshop can adult books, children books, periodicals, DVDs QuartetWednesday, June 12. 10:00 a.m. From their highly the organization. Presenter is laQuita Heard. Dig Deep Environmental Fun Craft help you get started and identify the needs of and cDs. Wednesday,acclaimed concert June 12. series 10:00 called a.m. kazanetti4kids,From their highly theReservations organization. required. Presenter is laQuita Heard. Dig Deep Storytime DigTuesday, Deep JuneEnvironmental 18. 11:00 Funa.m. Craft children will learn acclaimedthe Kazanetti concert String series Quartet called will kazanetti4kids,perform a Reservations required. Tuesdays, August 6. 11:00 a.m. children Tuesday,fun, interesting June 18. facts 11:00 about a.m. beavers children and will make learn Dig Deep Storytime themusical Kazanetti adventure String that Quartet brings will music perform and a Sugar Blues Workshop will listen to fun summer stories. Ages 3–6. fun,masks. interesting Ages 4–5. facts 25 about participants beavers maximum. and make Tuesdays, August 6. 11:00 a.m. children musicalliterature adventure together tothat educate, brings musicengage, and and Monday, July 15. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July Reservations required. masks.Reservations Ages 4–5.required. 25 participants maximum. Sugar Blues Workshop will listen to fun summer stories. Ages 3–6. literature together to educate, engage, and Reservations required. Monday, July 15. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July Reservations required.

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Wednesday, July 24. 10:00 a.m. children will be and jump with Miss Gail! come have a blast at fun for the littlest ones. Ages 6–23 months. kick off our Summer Reading Program! carnival- Wednesday, July 3. 2:00 p.m. come and make entertained by Ms. Pearson when she reads to this interactive music program. Ages 2–8. Registration required. style fun with games, face painting, stories, and a fun craft fun using our dirt theme. Ages 6–12. them from her new picture book. Dig Into Crafts I crafts. Ages 3–12. Reservations required. Registration required. Rock On: Learning About Rocks, Gems and The Ground Needs Water Wednesday, July 3. 2:00 p.m. come and make a fun craft fun using our dirt theme. Ages 6–12. Diabetes Class Minerals Tuesday, June 18. 2:30 p.m. water conserva- Beneath the Surface, It’s Not What It Seems RegistrationDig Into Storytime required. II – Dino-mite! Saturday, July 27. 1:00 a.m. teens and adults Wednesday, June 26. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–6 and tion Educator Gwen Brinkley will share stories Wednesday, June 5. 12:00 p.m. come out a Tuesday, July 9. 10:30 a.m. Storytime fun about will learn about diabetes and how to take care 1:30 p.m. Ages 7–10. Ms. Duffy will present and crafts about water with children. Ages 6–10. join us as we kick off teen Summer Reading. Digdinosaurs. Into Storytime Ages 3–7. II –Registration Dino-mite! required. of their health. Program is made possible by the all kids of interesting information and activities teens will design t-shirts, using everyday items Registration required. support of Fulton county Health and wellness about rocks, gems and minerals with some real Tuesday, July 9. 10:30 a.m. Storytime fun about to turn their ordinary t-shirts into extraordinary dinosaurs.Dig Those FishAges Prints! 3–7. Registration required. Department. examplesLocal storyteller from the tAkbarellus Science Imhotep Museum. explained theworks history of art. of t theeens 50th must anniversarybring a plain white of the “LetterDig fromInto Reading Birmingham With Hot Jail,” Diggity and Doug! told Sign-up required: call or email shannon.duffy@ Wednesday, June 19. 2:30 p.m. Barry Stewart Tuesday, July 9. 2:30 p.m. Gwen Brinkley from stories relating to letters and to justice, includingt-shirt. RegistrationLeo Lionni’s required. The Alphabet Tree. Dig Those Fish Prints! Summer Reading Grand Finale With Dr. fultoncountyga.goLocal storytellerv. Akbar Imhotep explained the history of the 50th anniversary of the “LetterMann from is “Hot Birmingham Diggity Doug,” Jail,” a dignified and told and doggedly diligent do-gooder, with a pet dog Tuesday, July 9. 2:30 p.m. Gwen Brinkley from D’Avante Parks stories relating to letters and to justice, includingThe Guide Leo to Lionni’s Cracking The the AlphabetLatin Dance Tree. Code 10 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER Wednesday, July 31. 10:00 a.m. Famous Can You Dig It: Learning About Fossils Wednesday, June 5, 12, 19, 26. 6:00 p.m. named Digger, and a commitment to unearthing SUMMER 2013 :: 11 children’s magician Dr. Parks will close the Wednesday, July 10. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–6 and this class shows beginner’s basic latin dance classic and popular books with stories that 10 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER Summer Reading Program with magic and funfair. 1:30 p.m. Ages 7–10. Ms. Duffy will present lessons that aim to get up and dancing on dig down deep. come and enjoy his wonderful SUMMER 2013 :: 11 all kids of interesting information and activities the same day. it covers latin dance steps, stories and story fun! Ages 4–8. Registration Kiddies Story Hour about fossils and paleontology with some real movements Salsa, Merengue, cha-cha-cha required. Wednesday, August 14, 21, 28. 10:00 a.m. examples from the tellus Science Museum. and Bachata dances. Adults. Reservations not Fairytales, folktales and songs for Pre-K. Ages Sign-up required: call or email shannon.duffy@ required. Beneath the Surface: Beauty’s Only One Stroke 4–5. fultoncountyga.gov. Away Trekking Through the Caribbean Thursday, June 20. 4:00 p.m. Ever want to know Learn Lawn Care Hot Diggity Doug Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26. 7:00 p.m. how to look like the models and celebrities do Saturday, August 31. 1:00 p.m. All adults are Monday, July 15. 10:30 a.m. local storyteller Have you ever dreamed about visiting Aruba, on the magazines? Join us as we bring in a invited to Dogwood library to learn how to care and actor Barry Stewart Mann brings classic Barbados, Dominican Republic or the trinidad professional photographer and makeup artist for your lawns. Program is made possible by the and popular books alive in this program filled tobago? Join us as we discover these popular in to show teens tricks that will have them support of Fulton county cooperative Extension. with spectacle and surprises. Ages 3–10. islands, their people and their cultures. Adults. looking like a star. Program made possible by Reservations are not required. the support of the Atlanta-Fulton Public library Tiny Disco Dance Party Foundation. Ages 13 and up. Registration Wednesday, July 24. 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a An Epic Story: The Mouse, the Keyboard and required. East Atlanta Branch fun-filled dance party with Ms. Duffy. Sign-up 400 Flat Shoals Avenue, Atlanta 30316 the Email required and begins July 1. Space is limited. Dig Into Keeping a Great Smile With Colgate’s 404.730.5438 Thursday, June 6–27. 1:00 p.m. this session come in, call or email shannon.duffy@ helps visitors learn how to send and retrieve Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Dental Van fultoncountyga.gov. Ages 3–6. Tuesday, June 25. 10:30 a.m. Dental workers Summer Reading Kickoff With the Puppeteer email. Adults. Reservations are not required. will explain how to keep healthy teeth in a fun Lee Bryan GSU Biobus Dig-In to Wish Tales With Piccadilly Puppets way. Ages 3–7. Registration required. Saturday, June 1. 2:00 p.m. Fabulous puppeteer Thursday, July 25. 10:30 a.m.; 11:05 a.m.; lee Bryan will perform a highly entertaining Tuesday, June 11. 10:30 a.m. and 11:40 a.m. this program is designed to Piccadilly Puppets will tell three tales with Beneath the Design: Jewelry Making at the show called the Dr. Dinosaur. Rock through the introduce elementary and early middle school ages in this toe-tapping musical revue while puppets for us to enjoy. Ages 3–12. Registration East Point Library students to the concepts of animal diversity, Tuesday, June 25. 2:00 p.m. Join Jewelry maker Jacquelyn chester as she show teens how to design and create their own jewelry. this program is part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public library System’s teen Summer Business Series. Program made possible by the support of the Atlanta-Fulton Public library Foundation. Ages 13 and up. Space is limited Registration required.

The Library Dragon Returns, a Musical Adventure, Performed by the Kazanetti String Quartet Wednesday, June 26. 2:00 p.m. From their highly acclaimed concert series called kazanetti4kids, the Kazanetti String Quartet will perform a musical adventure that brings music and literature together to educate, engage, and entertain audiences of all ages, making it ideal as a family literacy program. included will be the dramatic reading of the newly released book, Return of the Library Dragon, by carmen Agra Deedy. Program is made possible by the support of the Atlanta-Fulton Public library Foundation. Ages 4–12. Registration required.

Dig Into Storytime I – Bug Out! Tuesday, July 2. 10:30 a.m. Storytime fun about bugs and other crawly things. Ages 3–7. Registration required.

I Really “Dig” These Stories! Tuesday, July 2. 2:30 p.m. Mama Koku’s found a great way to “Dig into Reading!” She’ll be taking you way, way back to the ‘70s and digging up some really cool stories. with a wild costume and lots of audience participation, you’ll be feeling’ groovy with peace, love, and stories! Ages 6–12. Registration required.

Dig Into Crafts I Wednesday, July 3. 2:00 p.m. come and make a fun craft fun using our dirt theme. Ages 6–12. Registration required.

Dig Into Storytime II – Dino-mite! Tuesday, July 9. 10:30 a.m. Storytime fun about dinosaurs. Ages 3–7. Registration required.

Dig Those Fish Prints! Local storyteller Akbar Imhotep explained the history of the 50th anniversary of the “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” and told Tuesday, July 9. 2:30 p.m. Gwen Brinkley from stories relating to letters and to justice, including Leo Lionni’s The Alphabet Tree.

10 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMER 2013 :: 11 the Fulton county water Department will teach will discover ways to “Make Proud choices” Can You Dig it? Storytelling Dig Into Reading With Gwen Brinkley us about the importance of water. She will also when it comes to developing good relationships Wednesday, July 31. 11 a.m. come and hear Wednesday, June 12. 2:00 p.m. children will show us how to make a fish prints craft. Ages and develop skills to reduce risk-related behaviors. tales from far and wide. See if you can dig it as enjoy an activity or craft with Gwen Brinkley 6–10. Registration required. Registration and parental consent required. Ms. Bridges spins a tale that will keep you on from the Fulton county Department of water Ages 11–19. edge of your seat. All ages welcome. Services. learn about the importance of Dig Into Spanish water conservation in a fun way! Ages 3–6. Wednesday, July 10. 2:00 p.m. lingual Kids will Doodle the Clown “Digs into Reading” Preschool Storytime Reservations required. present Bilingual Spanish story fun and a craft. Wednesday, June 5. 11:00 a.m. come and Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30 a.m. Ages 4–7. Registration required. clown around with Doodle the clown as she come and hear stories old and new, sing songs Storytime With Sandra Weiers and her friends entertain and educate us at the and maybe make a new friend or two. Ages 0–5. Tuesday, June 18. 10:30 a.m. local author The Epic Continues: the Resume, the Jump library. All ages. Sandra weiers will read her book Joey is Drive and the Employer Word Basics Thankful and offer an activity for children. Joey Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25. 1:00 p.m. this Tai Chi Monday, August 12. 10:30 a.m. learn the is thankful is a playful tale of a boy exploring session helps visitors learn how to create a Fridays, June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; basics of Microsoft word 2010. All ages. his world and friendships. Recommended resume and send it to companies online. Adults. August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 4:00 p.m. Patron Registration required. for children ages 9 and under. Reservations Hugh thompson will provide instruction in tai required. The Guide to Cracking the Latin Dance Code chi by leading basic exercise for fitness and eCampus Tools for School Wednesday, July 10–24. 6:00 p.m. this class self-awareness utilizing the tai chi principles. Saturdays, August 17, 24. 31. 12:00 p.m. Lingual Kids Bilingual Storytime shows advanced beginners how to have fun All ages. learn some of the tools that will make learning Wednesday, June 19. 2:00 p.m. “Dig into on the salsa dance floor. it covers latin dance a little easier. ecampus is a tool that can be Reading” with storytellers from lingual Kids! steps, movements Salsa, Merengue, cha-cha- Computer Basics, Internet and Email used from early education until graduate school. children will enjoy an English/Spanish story and cha and Bachata dances. Adults. Monday, June 10. 10:30 a.m. learn basic come and find out a few of the tools available activity. Recommended for ages 12 and under. computer skills, such as how to utilize the to Atlanta-Fulton Public library System card Reservations required. Behind the Scenes: Filmmaking for Teens internet and how to set up an email account. All holders. laptops are welcome to this workshop. Thursday, July 11. 2:00 p.m. Join teen ages. Registration required. Ages 6 and up. Registration required. Storytime With Sharon Gray Filmmaker Zach Hoesseini as he shows teens Tuesday, June 25. 10:30 a.m. written by local what it takes to write, produce, direct and film Keith Karnock “Digs into Reading” How to Make a Bookmark author Sharon Gray, children will enjoy a fun a movie. teens will also get to see the different Wednesday, June 12. 11 a.m. come and join Saturday, August 17. 2:00 p.m. learn how to story about friendship with Fuzzy the Fur Ball! equipment needed to make a film. this program us for Keith Karnock and Friends for a summer make keepsake bookmarks. All ages. Recommended for children ages 12 and under. is part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public library event filled with comedy, illusions and fun at the Reservations required. teen Summer Business Series. Program made library. All ages. Beginning Genealogy possible by the support of the Atlanta-Fulton Monday, August 26. 10:30 a.m. in honor of Dig Into Reading Garden Day Public library Foundation. Ages 13 and up. Rocks and Fossils of Georgia “what will Be Your legacy Month” become Wednesday, June 26. 2:00 p.m. children can Registration required. Wednesday, June 19. 11:00 a.m. Georgia familiar with the library System’s online enjoy some time in the Hapeville library Reading Mineral Society presents the rocks and fossils genealogy tool, Ancestry library Edition. You Garden and will make their own birdfeeders to Dig Into Storytime III – Give the Dog a Bone that are native to the state of Georgia. this will learn the basic tools to start researching take home! All ages welcome. Reservations Tuesday, July 16. 10:30 a.m. Dogs dig bones! will be a fun and educational presentation for the roots of your family history. Registration required. Storytime fun about doggies. Ages 3–7. those budding rock-hounds out there. come required. All ages. Registration required. and discover what might have roamed in your Movie Day! Diary of a Wimpy Kid backyard thousands of years ago. Ages 5–12. Wednesdays, July 3, 24. 2:00 p.m. Relax and Balloon Magic With Dewayne Reynolds Registration required Georgia Hill Branch enjoy the movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid. lite Tuesday, July 16. 2:30 p.m. 250 Georgia Avenue, Atlanta 30312 refreshments will be served. All ages welcome, Enjoy interactive stories told with balloons by Your iPad and Your Library 404.730.5427 however this film is rated PG due to some rude balloonist Dewayne Reynolds including “the clay Monday, June 24. 10:30 a.m. learn how to get humor. Reservations required. Boy.” Ages 4–12. Registration required. the most out of the library and your iPad. All Edible Science ages. Registration required. Wednesday, June 5. 10:30 a.m. Edible science Picadilly Puppets Present “Once Upon a Time Underneath the Surface With Arts will entertain, engage and educate children with in China” Tuesday, July 16. 4:00 p.m. Grantseeking Basics interesting facts. Ages 3–12. Wednesday, July 10. 2:00 p.m. children and Every fancy yourself as the next Da Vinci or Tuesday, June 25. 6:00 p.m. You will learn caregivers will enjoy a fun puppet show celebrat- Van Gogh? Or maybe you are just looking for what you need to have in place before you ZooMobile Visits the Library ing this year’s Summer Reading Program theme, something nice to put on your wall. Join us as seek a grant: the world of grantmakers, the Tuesday, June 11.10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Dig into Reading. Recommended for children we make our own canvas art masterpieces that grantseeking process and available tools and (two sessions). come and enjoy Zoo Atlanta’s ages 12 and under. Reservations required. will look great on any wall. Ages 13 and up. resources. All ages. Registration required. wild Features program. Ages 2 and up. Registration required. Dig Into Reading With Gwen Brinkley The “Be Healthy” Game Show Kenny & Friends Wednesday, July 17. 2:00 p.m. children will Dig Into Crafts II Wednesday, June 26. 11:00 a.m. it’s B. Healthy Tuesday, June 18. 10:15 a.m. come and join enjoy an activity or craft with Gwen Brinkley Wednesday, July 17. 2:00 p.m. time with Juan B. Healthy. Enjoy the show as Mr. Kenny and friends for stories and lots of fun. from the Fulton county Department of water Another fun-filled, dirt-themed art project for Juan interviews Professor Bodywise and learns Ages 2–12. Services. learn about the importance of kids to make and enjoy. Ages 6–12. Registration ways to build a healthier body. then join Juan in water conservation in a fun way! Ages 7–12. a rousing game, featuring contestants from the Reservations required. required. Storyteller La Doris Bias-Davis audience. come join the fun, focusing on healthy Tuesday, June 25. 10:15 a.m. Ms. Davis will eating and active living. All ages. Creating a P.O.W.E.R. Resume arrive on the Storytime Express with exciting Summer Reading Finale With D’Avante Parks Saturday, July 20. 1:00 p.m. stories and songs. Ages 2–12. Wednesday, July 31. 2:00 p.m. children of all Are you starting from scratch or updating an Georgia State Bio Bus Visits the Library ages will enjoy magic tricks and jokes with this Thursday, June 27. 10:30 a.m. come aboard high-energy performance by D’Avante Parks. existing resume? Participants in this energetic Dig Into Reading Storytime the Georgia State Bio Bus and learn about the Say goodbye to summer with us during our final and interactive workshop led by Jill nidiffer will Tuesdays, July 9, 30. 10:30 a.m. come and diversity of animals, biotechnology, microbes program of the season! learn the formula behind the P.O.w.E.R. resume. listen to stories along with songs and crafts. and you, as well as the states of matter. there Reservations recommended. Adults. Ages 2–6. is so much “Beneath the Surface” to discover. Ages 5–13. Registration required. Dig Into Storytime IV – Growing Things Crafting, It Came from the Library Kirkwood Branch Tuesday, July 23. 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, July 16, 23. 10:30 a.m. come and 11 Kirkwood Road, Atlanta 30317 Personal Responsibility Education Program Storytime fun about things that grow. Ages 3–7. spend the morning at the library where crafts 404.377.6471 Registration required. (P.R.E.P) – Relationship Smarts are king. Ages 3–12. Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 3:00 p.m. and It’s the Teeny Tiny Tots Storytime Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25. 3:00 p.m. teens Dig Into Crafts III A Little Animal Business Mondays, June 3, 17, 15, 29; July 15, 29. will build skills and knowledge for forming Wednesday, July 24. 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, August 20, 27. 10:30 a.m. children 4:00 p.m. Babies/tots and their parents/ emotionally, healthy, mutually respectful and Pat it, prick it and mark it with a “D.” Join in will listen to animal stories along with songs and caregivers can enjoy new and classic books and ethically sound relationships. Registration and for more dirt-themed craft fun. Ages 6–12. crafts. Ages 2–6. action songs and meet other toddlers from the Registration required. parental consent required. Ages 11–19. neighborhood. Ages 6–36 months.

Edible Science Workshop Beneath the Finances: Teen Boss Hapeville Branch ZooMobile Visit Thursday, July 25. 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. 11:00 a.m. Prepare to be Saturday, June 15. 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. (two teens will learn what it takes to start a amazed by the science in the foods that we eat. 525 King Arnold Street, Hapeville 30354 404.762.4065 sessions). Zoo Atlanta’s ZooMobile is coming to business. the types of businesses that are whet your appetite for scientific discovery and Kirkwood to show us their animals. All ages. best suited for teens and the basics of running fun. Ages 5–12. Registration required. a business. this class will be presented by Dig Into Reading With Preschool Storytimes Tuesdays, June 4–August 27, 10:30 a.m. Edible Science-Mysterious Solids entrepreneur tommy John. this program is part Resumes and eResources Tuesday, July 16. 10:30 a.m. come and find of the Atlanta-Fulton Public library System’s Monday, July 8. 10:30 a.m. Make a professional children will enjoy stories and crafts. Ages 2–5. Reservations required. out which ones you can eat and which ones you teen Summer Business Series. Program made looking resume with our eResources. All ages. can’t. Ages 6–12. possible by the support of the Atlanta-Fulton Registration required. Public library Foundation. Ages 13 and up. Hapeville Book Club ZooMobile Visit Wednesdays, June 5–August 28. 12:30 p.m. Beneath the Surface: Drink it Down Wednesday, July 10. 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 Select a book of your choice and come to share Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Tuesday, July 30, 4:00 p.m. p.m. (two sessions). come and learn from the your selections with others. Meetings are held 409 John wesley Dobbs Drive, Atlanta 30312 want to make your own custom coffee mug Zoo Atlanta Animal Ambassadors. See and at the Hapeville Senior center behind the library. 404.730.1185 and be the envy of all your friends? Join us feel some of the creatures that reside in Zoo Adults. as we finish off our teen Summer Reading Atlanta. All ages. Stay and Play Storytime Program. Ages 13 and up. Registration required. Summer Reading Kickoff! Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. this program is designed Dive Into Environmental Education Saturday, June 1. 2:00 p.m. Help clean up the to engage babies under the age of 2. Activities Dig Our Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Wednesdays, July 17 and 24. 11:00 a.m. come Hapeville library Reading Garden! celebrate this include stories, finger plays and songs. Ages Storytelling Competition! in and learn all about things that are beneath year’s summer reading theme, Dig into Reading, 3–5. Reservations required. Wednesday, July 31. 2:00 p.m. the surface of the water that you see in your by playing in the dirt at the Hapeville Branch. Do you have what it takes to tell a good story? local lakes, streams and rivers. Ages 5–9. with volunteers from Georgia Organics, we Craft: Rainbow and Sunshine Paper Plate Craft come and find out!t he winner with the best Registration required. will be planting seeds and flowers in our small Wednesday, June 12. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–8. story gets a prize! Ages 6–12. Registration outdoor garden patio. All ages are welcome! Reservations required. Age-appropriate stories, required. Internet, Email and Continuing Education songs and games. Monday, July 22. 10:30 a.m. learn internet Storytime With Juli-ette Robin Goldston basics, how to set up an email account and how Tuesday, June 4. 10:30 a.m. children will Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Homebuying Fairburn Branch to utilize your email account to take advantage enjoy the story of Bowtie Brownlee as he goes Program of the ecampus database, Universal class and to school and learns that being different is Saturday, June 15. 3:00 p.m. Katherine Beldecos, 60 Valley View Drive, Fairburn 30213 okay. Make your own bowtie to take home! will explain the qualifications and benefits 770.306.3138 its many continuing education opportunities. Adult. Registration required. Recommended for ages 3–7. Reservations of buying a habitat home, such as a well- required. constructed home with zero-interest mortgage, Summer Reading Kickoff new appliances and energy efficient. Adults. Saturday, June 1. 12:00 p.m. come in and Colgate Bright Smiles Dental Van Visit Tuesday, July 23. 11:00 a.m. colgate Bright ZooMobile Visits the Library begin your summer the right way . . . by reading! Tuesday, June 5. 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. ZooMobile Visit – Compare Animal Body Parts Join us in a celebration and “Dig into Reading.” Smiles, Bright Futures provides free dental screenings and oral health education to children (two sessions). A trained educator presents an Thursday, June 20. 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 Find out what is “Beneath the Surface” of your exciting program using live animals, biofacts a.m. (two sessions). Ages 3–8. Reservations favorite subject or uncover a new “Groundbreaking through its fleet of mobile dental vans that will be at the Fairburn library. Ages 3–12. (like bones!) and fun activities for children and required. Age-appropriate stories, songs and Read” that you will just have to tell all of your caregivers. All ages. Reservations required. games. friends about. there will be music, activities and storytelling. All ages. Fairburn Friends Book Sale Friday and Saturday, July 26, 27. 12:00–4:00 p.m. Storytime With Sharon Gray Poetry Tribute Readings Tuesday, June 11. 10:30 a.m. written by Saturday, July 13. 4:00 p.m. Patricia Hubert Personal Responsibility Education Program A Fairburn Book Sale to support future programs at the Fairburn Branch. there will be items for local author Sharon Gray, children will enjoy a and Ramona Simien, mother and daughter will (P.R.E.P) – Making Proud Choices every interest. All proceeds will benefit the fun story about friendship with Fuzzy the Fur present tributes to legendary poets. Have fun Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25. 3:00 p.m. and Fairburn Branch and community. Ball! children ages 12 and under welcome. at an afternoon of fun, humor and old-time Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27. 3:00 p.m. teens Reservations required. reminiscing. Adults.

12 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMER 2013 :: 13 Preschool Storytime: Books by Eric Carle Wednesday, July 17. 2:00 p.m. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Ages 3–5. Reservations required.

Genius Child Thursday, July 18. 10:30 a.m. Genius child is an interactive, musical, storyteller. Storytime presentations include popular music where the original lyrics are replaced with positive messages promoting literacy. Ages 3–8. Reservations required.

Craft: Toilet Paper Tube Cars Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. Activities include stories, finger plays and songs. Ages 3–5. Reservations required.

Operation HOPE Center Thursday, August 15. 3:00 p.m. Morgan Sinclair with the Financial Dignity center will present an informational program to inform about services available in this service area community such as a cyber café and financial education. topics discussed will be home buying, down payments assistance information and start-up help for starting a small business. Adults.

Books and More Friday, August 16. 3:00 p.m. Have fun with books, ideas and activities. Ages 5–10. Reservations required.

Summer Crafts Friday, August 16. 3:00 p.m. Just for kids in K–5th grade. Ages 5–10. Reservations required.

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Rolling Stone Press Prints Lithograph Collection June–August. Library hours. A beautiful Adam Peter and Daniel Salpeter, both 12, enjoy a Lego Mindstorm Robotics Workshop at the Sandy Springs Branch during spring break. public art display located throughout the Mechanicsville Branch representing the scope Just Snailing Around Make-and-Display Craft class limited to first 25 participants. Bring a experts will be available to assist with all items. of Press productions through the Activity yoga mat or towel and wear loose, comfortable Registration required. late wayne Kline’s collaborations with local and Thursday, July 18. 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. clothes. national artists over the last 20 years. Snails are invertebrates that move slowly Sundays for Teens Series: Teen Book Club beneath the surface and often dig in the ground. Power Healing Sundays, June 9, July 14, August 11. 2:30 p.m. What a Bummer I Have Homework During the children will show their creativity by designing Saturdays, June 1, 16; July 6, 20; August 3, 17. On the second Sunday of the month the new Summer their very own snail and adding it to the libraries 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. learn to heal yourself. nESO teen Book club meets to discuss a June–August. 3:00–5:00 p.m. children and interactive summer reading bulletin board. no registration required. For information chosen title. Formerly known as YAlSA, this teens will have the opportunity to visit the library or reservation call 770.360.8820 or email book club has entered a new era and is now at designated times to receive assistance with A New Beginning Storytime Readings [email protected]. following a more traditional book club format. their homework and/or receive homework tips. Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27. 10:00 a.m. the wonderful cindy Rittenhouse is still leading children will be taken away into a world of Laughter Yoga the group. Get in on the ground floor of this sure Amazing Discoveries, Dig Inside and Tell Me imagination by way of educational stories read Saturdays, June 15, July 20, August 3. 2:30 to be amazing new—as yet unnamed—club! What You Find! by lead storyteller Ms. Barbour and invited p.m. let laughter lighten your mood. instructor Ages 12–18. Registration required. Tuesdays, June 4, 11 18, 25. 10:30 a.m. guest storytellers. Songs, arts and crafts, and is a certified laughter Yoga leader trained by Dr. children will be taken away into a world of puppetry centered on the summer reading Madan Kataria. Registration is required. Tuesdays for Teens Series: Yoga! imagination by way of educational stories read theme, “Dig into Reading” weekly and monthly Tuesdays, June 11, 25; July 9, 23. 2:00 p.m. by lead storyteller Ms. Barbour and invited guest theme. Reservation suggested. Sundays for Teens Series: NESO Writer’s Club teen Yoga is a welcoming class where teens will storytellers. Songs, arts and crafts and puppetry for Teens learn how practicing yoga leads to awareness, centered on the summer reading theme, “Dig Start Here! Adult Basic Writing Skills Workshop Sundays, May 26, June 23, July 28, August self-expression and positive transformations. into Reading.” Reservation suggested. Wednesday, August 14. 1:00 p.m. wondering 25, September 22, October 27, November 24. teens will build strength, stamina and flexibility how to construct or what tone to take when 2:30 p.m. On the fourth Sunday of the month, with a focus on combining breathing with skillful Edible Science – Mysterious Solids writing a formal and informal letter? Expert beloved nESO writing tutor Sarah calhoun leads movement. come meet other teens and challenge Tuesday June 4. 10:30 a.m. Experience an writer Stan lemons will show you how to a monthly workshop on writing and all that goes yourself in this fun class! limit first 20. Ages in-depth descriptive science experiment/ refine your sentence writing, identify types of into it: the structure, motivation, inspiration and 13–17. Registration required. activity about edible mysterious solids. this fun, paragraphs and form paragraphs correctly. love. teens are encouraged to bring in pieces interactive hands-on exploration will wow kids as You will also learn how to identify and properly that they working on for presentation and group Summer Business Series: Jewelry Making for well as educate them. Reservation suggested. use periods, commas, apostrophes, colons, discussion. this is an evolving group and teens Teens With Jacquelyn Chester semicolons, hyphens and quotation marks. are welcome to present their own ideas for what Thursday, June 13. 2:00 p.m. teens will learn Summer Reading Kickoff – We Dig Reading! they would like to get out of it. Ages 12–18. about geology and gemology including different Wednesday, June 12. 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Registration required. types of stones used in jewelry making and community partners join with area families where they come from. what is a semi-precious/ to celebrate the beginning of the summer Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Sundays for Teens Series: Johns Creek Teen precious stones, the mohs scale, and what 9560 Spruill Road, Johns creek 30022 reading experience. Exposure to great books Poetry Group is faceted/man-made stones? Math is a key 770.360.8820 and interactive learning activities highlight this Sundays, June 2, July 7, August 4. 2:30 p.m. component in jewelry making, learn how math event. children, teens and adults will have the On the first Sunday of the month, an esteemed is used to figure out measurements involved in Line Dancing opportunity to sign-up for summer reading. published poet and member of the Georgia specific types of jewelry products and learn how Most Tuesdays. 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Poetry Society will present his/her original works important counting of materials is to their final Enjoy improved physical and mental health A Tie for My Father! for discussion. teens are encouraged to bring product. Program made possible by the Atlanta- with this fun, relaxing activity. taught by Jean Thursday, June 13. 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. in pieces that they working on for presentation Fulton Public library Foundation. Ages 12–18. chen, longtime line dancing instructor. new All day long, youth will create a very special and group discussion. Ages 12–18. Registration Registration required. participants always welcome. Father’s Day tie for Dad, Grandpa, Uncle or required. any male figure they choose to express their Dwayne Reynolds Balloon Show Dahn Yoga Classes appreciation. Summer Reading Kickoff Thursday, June 13. 2:00 p.m. come and be Most Tuesdays. 6:30–7:45 p.m. classes Monday June 3. 10:30 a.m. come for the amazed! combine stretching, breathing and meditation Learn the Facts: Breast Cancer Awareness wonderful Ken Scott magic show and other for beginners. Each class limited to first 25 Workshop activities throughout the day. Ken Scott Magic at Sundays for Teens Series: A Toastmasters’ participants. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear Wednesday, June 19. 12:00 p.m. Join us for 10:30 a.m. Ages 5–12. Funbus at 12:00 p.m. Introduction to Public Speaking for Teens loose, comfortable clothes. a light lunch and lecture on early detection Ages 5–12. Sundays, June 16, July 21, August 18. 2:30 p.m. screenings, mammography services, treatment On the third Sunday of the month teens are Free ESL Classes procedures, care options and more about breast Master Minds Chess invited to learn the basics of public speaking Wednesdays in June. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. cancer. Reservations required (only 20 spots Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1. and how to be comfortable doing it. An (beginning and intermediate levels). in-class available). 6:15–7:45 p.m. come play with other chess advanced member of toastmasters will discuss registration is ongoing. no textbook needed. players. Boards provided. in partnership with topics including creating goals, developing a ZooMobile Visit championship chess. personal mission and thinking on one’s feet Thursday, June 20. 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Adult Volunteer Orientation when in a public speaking situation. Ages Most Wednesdays. 4:30 p.m. Ages 15 and (two sessions). Youth will have the wonderful Tuesdays for Teens Series: Improv! 12–18. Registration required. older. Reservation required. experience of learning about various animals Tuesdays, June 4, June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30. presented throughout this highly educational 2:00 p.m. Beat the summer blues by learning Dr. Tom Comedy, Mime and Theater Show program. they will also experience an up-close- Friends of the Northeast Library Book Club the fun and exciting skills of improv theater from Monday, June 17. 10:30 a.m. in an innovative and-personal encounter with one of the animals. Most 1st Wednesdays of each month, June 5, the experts at Forefront Arts! improv is a great blend of European-style clowning, illusionary Reservation suggested. July 10, August 7. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. way to boost confidence, improve your public technique and stand-up comedy, Dr. tom Enjoy interesting and lively discussions—new speaking and acting skills, and keep your brain presents mime as an accessible and vital art Animals Who Love To Dig! participants always welcome! Summertime will sharp while having a ton of fun! Each session form. Ages 5–12. Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 10:00 a.m. include visits by two authors. For more information will focus on the fundamentals of improv that children will be taken away into a world of email [email protected]. teens will practice applying through games and Ron Anglin, Juggler imagination by way of educational stories read exercises. At the end of the series there will be Tuesday, June 18. 10:30 a.m. watch juggling by lead storyteller Ms. Barbour and invited guest Young Volunteer Orientation an improv Showcase for the public! Ages 12–18. feats and mastery that teach and entertain. storytellers. Songs, arts and crafts and puppetry Most first and last Thursdays of the month. limit first 20. Registration required. Ages 5–12. centered on the summer reading theme, “Dig 4:30 p.m. Ages 12, 13 and 14. Parent must into Reading.” Reservations suggested. attend first 10 minutes; 12-year-olds must Summer Technology Fair for Teens and Adults Friends of NESO Library Summer Book Sale be accompanied by adult when volunteering. Thursday, June 6. 2:00 p.m. teens and adults Thursday, June 20–Sunday, June 23. Library Testing, Testing! Kaplan SAT/ACT Practice Exam Reservation required. limited to 6 students. are invited to join us for two hours of technology hours. Private for Members Only: Thursday, Saturday, July 6. 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. fun when Best Buy brings out today’s hottest June 20, 1:00–5:00 p.m.; Public: Friday, June teens will take a stress-free 4-hour SAt/Act Meditation and Yoga Class gadgets for onsite use and instruction. items to 21, 1:00–5:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 22, 10:00 practice exam to determine their strengths and Most Fridays. 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. learn the be displayed will include: Apple iPad, Samsung a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sunday, June 23, 2:00–4:00 weaknesses. Reservation required. Korean “one” yoga method for stress relief and tablet, MacBook Pro, iPhone, Samsung phone, p.m. wide range of books and media for sale at good health. no registration is required. Each Microsoft Surface, Xbox and PS3. Geek Squad super prices! Donations welcome. Volunteers needed!

12 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMER 2013 :: 13 Lingual Kids inks, sprays, found objects and more to create Summer Science Workshop – Mysterious Solids Balloon Storyteller Dewayne Reynolds Thursday, June 20. 10:30 a.m. lively music, texture and patterns. Bring any personal items Monday, July 15. 3:00 p.m. An interactive hands- Thursday, June 13. 11:00 a.m. Dewayne hands-on activities and engaging storytelling. or memorabilia you want to add to your piece. on exploration of science. Presented by Edible Reynolds is a balloon storyteller who creates All ages. Presented by Out of the Box Art Studio. in the Science. Ages 6–12. Reservation is required. balloon characters and costumes in his totally community Room. Ages 12–18. Registration Sponsored by the Goddard Foundation Grant. interactive and hilarious show. this program Celeste Alina Music required. is limited to the first 75 children. Free ticket Monday, June 24. 10:30 a.m. Ages through 9 Big Saurus/Little Saurus distribution will begin one hour prior to the years/family. Wednesday, July 17. 3:00 p.m. cathy program. Please be prompt, late arrivals will not Northside Branch Kaemmerlen takes us back to the prehistoric be admitted. Ages 4–12. ZooMobile Visit 3295 northside Parkway, nw, Atlanta 30327 age of dinosaurs with stories, rhymes, games Wednesday, June 26. 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 404.814.3508 and songs. Ages 4–12. Sponsored by the Henna Tattooing a.m. (two sessions). trained educator presents Friends of the northside Branch library, inc. Thursday, June 13. 2:00 p.m. create great an exciting program using live animals, bio Dig Into Reading Diorama Contest tattoos without the pain or permanence using facts like bones and fun activities. Registration Mondays, June 3–July 22. Library hours. create ZooMobile Visits the Library the indian art form of Henna. Ages 12–18. required. an animal home out of recycled materials. Entry Tuesday, July 23. 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. forms are available at the northside Branch. (two sessions). the visit will include three eCampus Professional Development Workshops Summer Business Series: How to Draw Comics Ages 4–12. Sponsored by the Friends of the animals. Presented by Zoo Atlanta. Ages 4–12. Saturdays, June 15; August 17. 12:00 p.m. and Graphic Novels for Teens northside Branch library, inc. Reservations required. A hands-on computer presentation and Thursday, June 27. 2:00 p.m. Kyle Puttkammer registration event for free online classes and is an educator, entertainer, comic shop owner Dig Into Reading Writing Contest Kid Power certification courses for adults designated and creator of the “Galaxy Man” comic series. Mondays, June 3–July 22. Library hours. Thursday, July 25. 11:00 a.m. workshop for the Atlanta and Fulton county business in this very special presentation he will teach write a 3–5 page fantasy or science fiction designed to teach your child ways to create community. Accounting and finance; business; students everything about making their own story. A majority of the action should take place an environment that builds confidence and computer applications; and technology. comics, from finding inspiration to marketing underground. Entry forms are available at the empowerment. Ages 5–12. Reservations Registration required. contact Ms. Jurée their final product. teens will learn about art, northside Branch. Ages 7–12. Sponsored by the required. For information and reservations, Hall, ecampus coordinator at juree.hall@ including how using geometric shapes, angels Friends of the northside Branch library, inc. contact Monica Jenkins-Jackson at 404-423- fultoncountyga.gov. and lines are an important in producing art. this 9455 or [email protected]. program is limited to the first 50. Program made Time for Twos and Threes Introduction to MS Excel 2010 possible by the Atlanta-Fulton Public library Tuesdays, June 4–August 6. 10:30 a.m. Dr. Dinosaur Puppet Show Tuesdays, June 18; July 23; August 20. 1:00 p.m. Foundation. Ages 12–18. Registration required. no storytimes July 2. Stories, fingerplays, and Wednesday, July 31. 4:00 p.m. Join Dr. Dinosaur A hands-on introductory computer workshop songs. Ages 2–3 years with an adult. on this exciting expedition of prehistoric to familiarize users with Microsoft Excel 2010. Arthur Atsma Magic proportions! Presented by lee Bryan “that Adults. Reservation required. Monday, July 8. 10:30 a.m. wonderful, unique Preschool Storytime Puppet Guy.” Ages 4–12. Sponsored by the magic show! Ages 5–12. Tuesdays, June 4–August 6. 4:00 p.m. no Friends of the northside Branch library, inc. Beginner Reader’s Book Club storytimes July 2. Stories, rhymes and music. Tuesdays, June 18. July 16. August 20. 4:00 p.m. Inflatable Zoo With Adam Komesar Ages 3–6. Join us for book discussions and related Wednesday, July 10. 10:30 a.m. this show is Ocee Branch activities. Ages 5–8. this program is limited to packed with music, comedy and hilarious magic. Toddler Time 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns creek 30005 20 children. Registration required. to register Wednesdays, June 5–August 7. 10:30 a.m. 770.360.8897 and reserve a copy of each month’s book, Summer Business Series: Teens Doing it for Stories, fingerplays, and songs. Ages 18 please send an email including your name and age to [email protected]. Themselves Series: Zack Hoesseini Teen months–2 years with an adult. Sunday Dahn Yoga Filmmaker Sundays, June 2, 16, 30. 3:00 p.m. Dahn Yoga Thursday, July 11. 2:00 p.m. Do you have a Easy Reader Book Club is a combination of stretching, breathing and Dig Into Reading With Digger Bill Hollywood dream, but just don’t know where Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. June 19 – Lionel in meditation. Please bring yoga mat or towel and Thursday, June 20. 11:00 a.m. Storyteller and to start? teen Filmmaker Zack Hoesseini will the Summer by Stephen Krensky. July 24 – Flat wear comfortable clothing. magician Bill Packard will delight and amaze discuss everything that goes into filmmaking. Stanley and the Firehouse by lori Haskins children as he digs into his bag of tricks, puppets, music, and books in this super show. From writing a script to the importance of Book discussion, fun activities and tasty treats. Yoga and Meditation Ages 4–12. this program is limited to the first preproduction planning to actual production and note: Participants must read the book prior Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 75 children. ticket distribution will begin one post-production, Zack has experience with it all. to the program. Grades 1–3. Reservations 29; August 5, 12, 19, 26. 11:00 a.m. Beginning hour prior to the program. Please be prompt, He will also demonstrate professional grade required. Sponsored by the Friends of the yoga and meditation techniques for beginners. late arrivals will not be admitted. production equipment and explain how these northside Branch library, inc. Adults only. pieces function and why they’re important. Decorate Your Own Flip Flops teens will learn how engineering, math and The Great Dino Dig Family Fun Storytime Thursday, June 20, 2:00 p.m. Decorate your own technology are used in set designing and how Wednesday, June 5. 2:00–2:30 p.m. it’s all Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23. pair of flip flops with fun and funky art supplies. special effects are created using technology. about Dino Science! Your junior palaeontologist 10:30 a.m. Stop by for stories, music and lots Ages 12–18. Reservations required. Program made possible by the Atlanta-Fulton will conduct their very own research to piece of interactive fun. Ages 1–6. Public library Foundation. Registration required, together the story of the Great Dino Dig! Atlanta Junior Bridge Camp program limited to the first 50. Ages 12–18. Presented by Big thinkers. Ages 3–5. Introduction to MS Word 2010 Monday–Friday, June 24–28. 4:00 p.m. Exercise Reservation is required. Sponsored by the Tuesdays, June 4; July 9; August 6. 1:00 p.m. all of your muscles this summer by learning Piccadilly Puppets Friends of the northside Branch library, inc. A hands-on introductory computer workshop to the fascinating game of bridge at a weeklong Monday, July 15. 10:30 a.m. creative and familiarize users with Microsoft word 2010. afternoon camp. Ages 8–18 are welcome. entertaining puppet show. Ages 5–12. The Great Dino Dig Adults only. Reservations required. Wednesday, June 5. 2:45 p.m. it’s all about Registration is required. For information or to enroll please call Karen christian at Summer Bridge Camp for Children and Teens Dino Science! Your junior palaeontologist Chess Club 770.998.9723. Monday-Friday, July 15–19. 4:00 p.m. Playing will conduct their very own research to Wednesdays, June 5, 19; July 3, 17; August bridge is a wonderful way to improve math and piece together the story of the Great Dino 7, 21. 6:00 p.m. All children ages 5 to 13 are Just Read It Book Club logic skills, and it’s fun! children and teens are Dig! Presented by Big thinkers. Ages 6–12. welcome to attend. club members will learn Mondays, June 24; July 22; August 26. 4:30 p.m. invited to join us for the week-long, two-hour Reservation is required. Sponsored by the strategies, game variations and have the Join us for book discussions and snacks. Ages daily bridge camp. Ages 8–18. Registration Friends of the northside Branch library, inc. opportunity to participate in a tournament. 9–12. this program is limited to 15 children. required. Registration not required. Ages 5–13. Dining Etiquette for Youngsters Registration required. to register and reserve a copy of each month’s book, please send an Lingual Kids Thursday, June 6. 11:00 a.m. children will be Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff email including your name and age to marcia. Thursday, July 18. 10:30 a.m. lively music, taught relevant life skills through interactive Thursday, June 6. 11:00 a.m. Get ready to dig [email protected] hands-on activities and engaging storytelling. workshop. Ages 5–12. Reservation is required. into reading with a visit from the “ArchaeoBus,” All ages. For information and reservations, contact Georgia’s mobile archaeology classroom. North Fulton Community Charities Mobile Monica Jenkins-Jackson at 404-423-9455 or Experience hands-on archaeology activities while Summer Business Series: Teen [email protected]. learning about Georgia’s past. After visiting the Outreach Partnership Entrepreneurship, How to Be Your Own Teen bus, join us for fun outside activities, including Wednesdays, June 26; July 24; August 28. Boss Workshop Southeastern Snake Encounter a water balloon toss, mini piñatas and more! Appointments only. Provides emergency Thursday, July 18. 2:00 p.m. this workshop Wednesday, June 12. 2:00 p.m. the Southeast- Ages 4–12. assistance via the nFcc mobile unit every will teach young people how to start their ern Snake Encounter is an amazing program 4th wednesday of the month, particularly for families with transportation challenges. own businesses that can set them on the featuring a select group of animals including Teen Summer Reading Kickoff road to entrepreneurship, self-confidence and venomous and non-venomous snakes and alliga- Thursday, June 6. 11:00 a.m. Join your friends money! teens will learn how to think creatively tors. Presented by Southeastern Reptile Rescue. at the Ocee library for a summer reading kickoff Jump and Jam With Miss Gail and the Jumpin’ when thinking about starting a business. the Ages 4–12. Sponsored by the Friends of the festival. Games, the Georgia “ArchaeoBus” and Jam Band instructor will give solid business information northside Branch library, inc. other activities plus information on the Summer Thursday, June 27. 11:00 a.m. Get ready to on pricing, profits, customer service skills, Reading Programs will be provided. Ages 12–18. jump and jam because you won’t be able to sit marketing, licenses and taxes. they will learn American Girl Workshop and Friendship still during Miss Gail’s rockin’ performance. also the importance of math when running a Thursday, June 20. 11:00 a.m. Girls learn Benton House Book Club Ages 4–12. this program is limited to the business and learn how the use of technology about building character while playing with their Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, first 75 children. Free ticket distribution will will be a crucial part of their success. there American Girl dolls. Ages 5–12. Reservations 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. 2:00 p.m. A book begin one hour prior to the program. Please be will be a discussion about saving for the future. required. For information and reservations, club for residents of Benton House. Seniors. prompt, late arrivals will not be admitted. Program made possible by the Atlanta-Fulton contact Monica Jenkins-Jackson at 404-423- Reservations required. Public library Foundation. Ages 12–18. Program 9455 or [email protected]. Duct Tape Arts and Crafts limited to the first 20, reservations required. Ocee Astronomy Club Thursday, June 27. 2:00 p.m. Duct tape is a Poetry Workshop Thursdays, June 6, 20; July 18; August 15. 4:30 fun and easy way to make crafts and essentials U.S. Citizenship Summer Test Prep Classes Thursday, June 20. 3:00 p.m. Mark thomas, p.m. club members will participate in activities, such as wallets and purses. Ages 12–18. Sundays, July 21–Sept. 22. 2:30–5:30 p.m. author of My Lemonade Stand Can’t Stand Me, experiments and interactive games. Registration Reservations required. Reservation/attendance/green card required by will conduct a fun hands-on workshop that will is required. if you plan to join the club, please July 28. Sponsored with Jewish Family & career have you composing funny poetry right away. send an email with your name and age to: Bottle Cap Jewelry Services. Ages 8–12. Reservation is required. Sponsored [email protected]. Ages 7–13 Wednesday, July 10. 5:30 p.m. we will make by the Friends of the northside Branch library, inc. only please no younger siblings. a necklace, a pin or a bracelet using various Summer for Teens: JCFD Presents CPR types of bottle caps. Bring a tiny picture that will Certification for Teens Retirement Income Planning Seminar Dahn Yoga fit into your bottle cap. we will also have some Thursday, July 25. 2:00 p.m. As part of the Saturday, June 29. 10:30 a.m. this seminar Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18; embellishments. Ages 8 and up. American Heart Associations’ “Heart Ready given by a couple from a financial advisors’ firm August 1, 8, 15, 29. 6:30 p.m. Dahn Yoga is Program,” the JcFD will provide cPR training for aims at helping people plan for their retirement. a combination of stretching, breathing, and ZooMobile Visit teens. Each student will receive a certificate of A free workbook will be provided. Reservations meditation. Please bring yoga mat or towel and Thursday, July 11. 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. completion. Ages 12–18. limit 20. Registration required. For information and reservations, wear comfortable clothing. (two sessions). Zoo Atlanta will present “wild Required. contact clare Stefan at 770-799-7016 or Features” a wild and interactive discussion of [email protected]. Magnificent Monday Crafts animals and their habitats. Ages 3–10. Each Defensive Driving Course Mondays, June 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22. session is limited to the first 60 children. Free Saturday, July 27. 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Offered Dig Into Reading Magic Show 2:00 p.m. children will make awesome crafts! ticket distribution will begin one hour prior to the by AARP and open to all adults. Participants can Wednesday, July 10. 4:00 p.m. Bill Packard Don’t miss out. Ages 5–12. this program is program. Please be prompt, late arrivals will not receive a discount on some insurance following the “Magic Man” combines magic, comedy, limited to the first 35 children. children 7 and be admitted. the completion of this course. Registration music, puppetry and special effects. Ages 4–12. under must be accompanied by a parent or required. cost $14 for book; $2 discount with Sponsored by the Friends of the northside caregiver. YA Movie Day 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea AARP membership card. Branch library, inc. Thursday, July 11. 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a Hollywood Introduction to Database Research classic movie about a mad captain’s voyage Lee Bryan, That Puppet Guy American Girl Workshop and Friendship Wednesday, June 12. 6:00–7:30 p.m. A hands- below the sea. Ages 12–18. Monday, July 29. 10:30 a.m. Very original Thursday, July 11. 11:00 a.m. Girls learn about on computer workshop to learn about databases puppet performance by lee Bryan. building character while playing with their the library has to offer and how to use them! Introduction to Database Research – Business American Girl dolls. Ages 5–12. Reservations Adults and young adults welcome. First come, Edition Summer for Teens: Wreck This Journal required. For information and reservations, first seated. Presenter is intern student leslie Wednesday, July 17. 6:00 p.m. A hands-on Wednesday, July 31. 2:00 p.m. create a canvas contact Monica Jenkins- Jackson at 404-423- Drost. introductory computer workshop to explore the in “wreck this Journal” style! create using stencils, 9455 or [email protected]. online business-related databases the library

14 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMER 2013 :: 15 System has to offer and how to use them. if you among other acts! Fun for the whole family. ZooMobile Visit their skills on various wii games. Ages 10–18. have a business, want to start a business or Reservations required for groups of ten or more. Tuesday, July 9. 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Reservations required for groups. would like to invest, come see what resources (two sessions). come meet some animal are available. no reservation required. Dig Into Art and Music Storytime ambassadors visiting the library in these Treasure Hunt Storytimes Wednesdays, June 5–July 10. 10:30 a.m. educational sessions from Zoo Atlanta! Please Tuesdays, June 11, 18, 25. 10:00 a.m. Bio-Bus Visit Art and music will provide the daily themes of note that the back-to-back sessions at 10:30 treasures can be found in many places, Thursday, July 18. 11:00 a.m. climb aboard this special summer series for preschoolers and a.m. and 11:30 a.m. are identical. Reservations especially books. Join us for stories that take Georgia State University’s Bio-Bus and dig into early elementary-aged children. we will focus required for groups of ten or more. kids on journeys to a variety of treasure coves. Geoscience and discover that science truly is on individual artists and musical topics such as Ages 2–8. Reservations required for groups. fun! the Bio-Bus will offer multiple sessions and jazz and the orchestra. Stories and activities are All Hands Puppets Presents “Billy Goats Gruff each session is limited to 15 children: Ages selected with the interests and attention spans and Other Stuff” “Return of the Library Dragon” Musical Tales 5–9, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Ages 10–13, of children ages 4–8 in mind. Tuesday, July 23. 10:30 a.m. in this one-man With Kazanetti4Kidz – Storytime 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Free ticket distribution will puppet show, All Hands Puppets retells classic Wednesday, June 12. 10:00 a.m. Kids will be begin one hour prior to the program. Please be “Down, Down, Down in the Ground!” With fairy tales as well as telling a few original tales. enjoy and learn from the performance of the prompt, late arrivals will not be admitted. Storyteller Sherry Norfolk You’ll see what happens when three billy goats library Dragon Returns, a Musical Adventure by Tuesday, June 11. 10:30 a.m. come and listen try to cross over a bridge belonging to a greedy Kazanetti String Quartet. nOtE: this program Out of the Box Art Studio “Face Pots” to Storyteller Sherry norfolk as she entertains troll, what happens when Parker Pig encounters will be held at BESt Academy at 1890 Donald Thursday, July 18. 2:00 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon us with her particular brand of storytelling, some good luck when he stumbles over a water- l. Hollowell Pkwy., Atlanta 30318. Ages 2–10. of sculpting clay with the experts from Out of tailored to the 2013 Summer Reading Program ing can, and how Farmer Frick and Farmer Frack Reservations required for groups. Program made the Box Art Studio. Ages 12–18. Reservations theme “Dig into Reading.” Reservations learn to work together to make a pot of stew. possible by the Atlanta-Fulton Public library required. required for groups of ten or more. Reservations required for groups of ten or more. Foundation.

Introduction to Home Orchid Growing Kids Origami Club ZooMobile Visit – Get Wild Wednesday, July 24. 6:30 p.m. A short guide to Saturdays, June 15, July 20, August 17. 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 19. 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 growing orchids. Adults, reservation required. Join us as we practice origami, the Japanese art a.m. (two sessions). During the wild Features program, the ZooMobile will show kids how Summer Reading Finale: Curious Moon Puppets animal and human bodies compare and how “Digging to China” animals use senses just like humans. the same Thursday, July 25. 11:00 a.m. curious Moon show will be offered at both times. Ages 2–12. Puppets has run out of stories! what can their Reservations required for groups. Smaller groups faithful dog Skeeter do to save the show? Dig a are encouraged to attend the 11:00 a.m. show. hole to china to find more, of course! Join us for puppets and merriment, and see what stories Teens’ Surface Crafts – Worry Stones we unearth while we’re digging. Ages 3–12. this Thursday, June 20. 4:00 p.m. Ancient Greeks program is limited to the first 75 children. Free would rub worry stones to create a sense ticket distribution will begin one hour prior to the of calmness and reduce stress. teens show program. Please be prompt, late arrivals will not their creativity as they create worry stones to be admitted. help them with various teenage situations this summer. Ages 12–18. Reservations required. The Great Ocee Teen Bake-Off Thursday, July 25. 2:00 p.m. celebrate the end Garden Tales – Storytime of another great teen Summer Reading Program Wednesday, June 26. 10:00 a.m. Kids will learn by competing in the Great Ocee Bake-Off. Ages about gardening and how things grow. Ages 2–8. 12–18. Reservations required. Reservations required for groups.

Book Sale by Ocee Friends Breaking Ground – Raised Bed Gardening 101 Friday, July 26. 10:00 a.m.–7:45 p.m. Saturday, Thursday, June 27. 5:30 p.m. lack the best soil July 27.10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Book sale and conditions or physical ability for a traditional Friends of the library membership drive for all garden? Join Grantly Ricketts of Fulton county ages. cooperative Extension as he explains the techniques and advantages of raised bed Altered Book Contest gardening. Adults. Reservations required for Saturday, July 27. 2:00 p.m. what are altered groups. books? it is the art of taking a book (preferably a discarded, used book) and transforming it into Patriotic Storytimes something beautiful using your creativity and Tuesday and Wednesday, July 2, 3. 10:00 a.m. imagination. there are no hard and fast rules Dig into the history of the United States with when it comes to altered books. teens and patriotic tales about the Revolutionary war and adults are encouraged to participate. Ages 8 the 4th of July. Ages 2–8. Reservations required and up. Entries will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. for groups. Friday, July 26. include your full name, age, and phone number or email address with entry. what Digging up Trouble – July Storytime Sessions will you create? Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30. 10:00 a.m. Join us for fun stories about kids and animals Bricks 4 Kidz at Ocee that find themselves in trouble for various Thursday, August 8. 11:00 a.m. Explore concepts reasons and hear how they get themselves of engineering, architecture and mechanics out of the situations. Ages 2–8. Reservations using lEGO bricks and fun. Ages 6–10. this required for groups. program is limited to the first 30 children. tickets will be distributed 30 minutes prior Koku’s Karamu With Mama Koku Storytellin’ to program. no admittance without ticket. no Wednesday, July 10. 10:00 a.m. Mama Koku younger children or siblings please. Registration provides a feast of tales when she makes not required. stories come to life. She draws the kids into the stories emotionally, mentally and physically Introduction to Database Research-Student for an adventure they will not soon forget. Ages Edition 2–12. Reservations required for groups. Wednesday, August 14. 6:00 p.m. A hands-on introductory computer workshop to explore the Underground Art – Crafts for Teens online databases the library System has to offer Thursday, July 11. 4:00 p.m. Pre-teens and and how to use them. learn how to research for teens are encouraged to participate in crafts to school papers, get free tutoring online, free test expose their creativity. tentative project – crayon prep and search for scholarships and colleges. art. Ages 12–18. Reservations required. no reservation required. Over 2,000 children celebrated the 2012 Milner Award Winner Dan Gutman, who Archaeology Fun for the Family – Creating your TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Meeting talked about his life as an author and his books. Votes are in for the 2013 winner — Own Archaeological Finds Thursday, August 15. 5:00 p.m. Ocee community and you can cast your ballot any time for next year’s winner by choosing your favorite Fridays, July 12, 19, 26. 3:00 p.m. Kids, teens teens are invited join branch manager, carla and adults are encouraged to create their own Burton, for pizza and discussions about ways to living children’s author either online at www.themilneraward.org or at your local branch. fossils, dinosaur tails and coins. All ages. enhance the library programs and services for Reservations required for groups. teens. Ages 12–18. of paper-folding, with a special instructor and Perry Homes Branch Youth Subcultures – Gamers in the Library Elegant Washi Tape Crafts make something you can take home. Although 2011 Bolton Road, nw, Atlanta 30318 Monday–Thursday, July 15–18. 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22. 5:30 p.m. i love washi recommended for children 8–12, younger interest- 404.792.4994 teens and pre-teens are invited to celebrate the tape! Do you? Join me in making washi tape ed children who have assistance from a parent educational, recreational and social value of crafts. we’ll make candle holders, notebooks or caregiver are welcome to attend. Ages 8–12. Can You Dig it?! – Summer Reading Kickoff video and board games. Participants can bring and wall art! Don’t miss it. Ages 13–18. no Wednesday, June 5. 10:00 a.m. Join us for their snacks and prepare to have fun. Ages younger siblings please. Registration not Magic in the Air With D’Avante Parks stories and fun activities to start the summer 10–18. Reservations required for groups. required. Tuesday, June 18. 10:30 a.m. Dr. D’Avante off right. Special guest storytellers lingual Kids Parks will keep you entertained with his own will provide tales in English and Spanish to The Reading Adventures of Tiki and Juan – Teens Read Book Club personal mix of magic, music and maybe a entertain the children. Ages 2–12. Reservations Author’s English/Spanish Storytime Thursday, August 29. 6:00 p.m. Join us for little mayhem! this performer is a perennial required for groups. Wednesday, July 17. 10:00 a.m. Red - rojo; brilliant book discussions and scrumptious crowd-pleaser and his visits are always much blue - azul. tiki and Juan are characters learning snacks. Ages 13–18. this program is limited to anticipated! Reservations required for groups of Creating a Time Capsule their colors in Spanish and English. local author 15 teens. Registration required. to register and ten or more. Collecting items all summer. Library hours. and educator nakeisha Person will share their reserve a copy of each month’s book, please Help us solidify our place in time by making a story “the Reading Adventures of tiki and send an email including your name and age to The “Digger Bill” Show With Bill Packard time capsule for the Perry Homes library. we Juan” as she interacts with children. Ages 2–8. [email protected] Tuesday, June 25. 10:30 a.m. tying into the want to open the time capsule when we move Reservations required for groups. summer reading theme “Dig into Reading,” the to our permanent location in 2015, so we are “Digger Bill” show will include a costumed charac- asking for small items of interest that we can Dig Into the Past – Stories About Amelia Peachtree Branch ter host, magic, music, comedy, audience partici- reflect on in 2 years. All items are due by August Earhart 1315 Peachtree Street, nE, Atlanta 30309 pation, puppetry, multimedia, educational content 1 and the time capsule will be closed on August Wednesday, July 24. 10:00 a.m. Amelia Earhart 404.885.7830 and lots of books! Reservations required for 2. Please only bring items you can part with for was born on July 24, so join us as we celebrate groups of ten or more. 2 years. All ages. her birthday with stories about this historical Yoga With Barbara Baker aviator and other women of flight. Ages 2–8. Saturdays, June 1–August 31. 1:00 p.m. Music With Miss Jennifer Acoustics With Alicia – Musical Interludes Reservations required for groups. Participants should wear loose-fitting clothing Tuesday, July 2. 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 Wednesdays, June 5, 19; July 10, 31; August and bring a towel or mat. Adults. a.m. (two sessions). come to a high energy, 14, 21. 2:00 p.m. Alicia Etchison paints pictures Breaking Ground – Container Gardening 101 interactive music-making program with Miss with her words and acoustic fingerstyle guitar as Thursday, July 25. 5:30 p.m. Growing plants in Peter Hart Puppets Presents “The Fluffy Bunny Jennifer geared to babies, toddlers and she shares her music in these open concerts for containers provides an opportunity to garden on Show” preschoolers. Because of the intimate small all ages. Reservations required for groups. patios, porches, balconies and even windowsills. Tuesday, June 4. 10:30 a.m. A puppet show that group nature of this program, 20 passes for Grantly Ricketts from Fulton county cooperative is filled with music, color, fun and excitement, children will be distributed at the door, first Teens Find Fun Beneath the Surface – Wii Extension office will provide an overview and not to mention lots of fluffy bunnies! See the come, first served. those who do not make the Game Events Mountain Bunny Family perform Bluegrass first session will have a chance to attend the Monday–Thursday, June 10–13. 3:00 p.m. and watch the Pink Bunny catapult launch, second session at 11:15. teens and pre-teens are invited in for afternoons of fun out of the sun where they can show

14 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMER 2013 :: 15 examples of this gardening technique. Adults. Sidewalk Chalk Art Expo Mister Greggy’s Balloons the basics of drawing comics, steps to becoming Reservations required for groups. Thursday, June 20. 2:00 p.m. Join us for our Friday, May 31. 10:00 a.m. Our Summer Reading a skilled artist, what it takes to stay motivated 3rd annual Sidewalk chalk Art Expo. we bring Program kicks off with the master of balloon and opportunities to share your talents. Ages Ready, Set, Grow – Kaiser’s “The Be Healthy the chalk and the sidewalk, you bring your animals. All ages. Registration is not required. 11–17. Reservations recommended. Show” imagination! Ages 2–12. Wednesday, July 31. 10:00 a.m. Kids, do you The Suitcase Circus Whr 4 r u Romeo? know what you need to do to be healthy? Join Meet the Author: Brenda Tillman Monday, June 3. 1:00 p.m. lee Bryan, that Monday, July 15. 6:00–7:30 p.m. Have you ever the players of Kaiser Permanente’s Educational Wednesday, June 26. 10:00 a.m. Join us for a Puppet Guy, will delight young audiences with his thought about the balcony scene from Romeo theatre as they allow children to be game show journey of poetry, imagination and art and get show the Suitcase circus. Ages 3–8. & Juliet as a text message conversation? contestants on “the Be Healthy Show.” this is a sneak-peek at Brenda tillman’s brand-new Hamlet’s most famous monologues as blog a fun and interactive way for the kids to learn picture book, The Happy Story. Behind the Scenes at the Movies posts? the murderous plot of the Macbeths while being actively involved in answering health Monday, June 3. 4:30 p.m. An interactive work- through Facebook status updates? Participants questions. Ages 2–8. Reservations required for JumpStart Early Literacy Storytime Series shop where you’ll explore the process of making will take some of Shakespeare’s most famous groups. (Four-Part Series) movies—from storyboards, screenplays and scenes and find what keeps these stories Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23. 10:00 a.m. casting, through production and camerawork, to exciting today by reimagining them through It’s Off to Read We Go – Summer Reading Ends Parents, caregivers and children are invited the magic of editing and then final distribution. improvisational activities. this workshop Thursday, August 1. All day. All summer reading to meet with literacy experts from JumpStart Ages 11–17. Reservations recommended. will also focus as a great introduction to the logs are due today. why not stop by the library literacy Foundation for an entertaining and language of Shakespeare, the rules of improv and read those last books and complete your educational program. Storytellers will work on Spanish Storytime and collaboration through drama. Ages 14–18. log and registration slip? You could even use the language and literacy skills children need to Tuesday, June 4. 4:00 p.m. Join us for a special Registration required. Space is limited. these books as time to read down your fines. succeed not only in school, but also in life. this storytime in Spanish. Ages 2–5. Registration All ages. is part one, in a four-part series. Reservations starts May 28. limited to 20 children. Digger Bill required for groups. Thursday, July 18. 10:30 a.m. listen to stories When I Was a Teen – Personal Time Capsule French Storytime of digging in the dirt for buried treasure and Thursday, August 1. 4:00 p.m. teens are Preparing for the End Wednesday, June 5. 10:15 a.m. (ages 3–5) dinosaur bones. Digger Bill has done it all. Ages encouraged to capture and preserve their Saturday, July 6. 1:00 p.m. Pre-planning is a and 10:45 a.m. (ages 6–8). Alliance Francaise 3–8. teenage years for the future by creating their responsible, caring act that can reduce stress is back for story time! Join us for stories and own personal time capsules. Bring items that for your grieving loved ones. Join us as william songs in French. Registration required. limited Dig Into Summer Art with Out of the Box Art are important to you – pictures of family and Gayleano Murray, owner of william Gayleano to 20 children each session. Studio friends, a letter to your future self, price tags, Murray & Son Funeral Home, inc., discusses the Saturday, July 20. 10:30 and 12:00 p.m. we’ll lists of top college choices, etc. Ages 13–18. benefits of prearranging funeral details. Making Shake It Up! be working with pastels and paint. Ages 6–10. Reservations required. decisions now about your final arrangements Monday, June 10. 6:00 p.m. this one-hour Registration starts July 15. can help assure those left behind that your workshop focuses on improvisational activities Graffiti at the Library – Chalk Art and Activities wishes are being honored. Adults. and serves as a basic introduction to the Bruce Bernstein – Music is Magic Thursday, August 1. 5:30 p.m. As the summer language of Shakespeare. Underneath all that Monday, July 22. 1:00 p.m. this is a fun ends, join us for an afternoon of outside fun. Petey the Penguin Storytime language are stories that are just as interesting introduction to musical instruments with lots of the fun includes board games, jump rope, Wednesday, July 10. 10:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. and relevant today. Participants will be up and audience participation. Ages 4–8. jacks and sidewalk chalk art. Ages 2–18. (two sessions). Join gifted storyteller Kenneth at ‘em, working together to create their own Reservations required for groups. Green for a rollicking good time with music and scenes and characters from randomly selected Drop-In Needlecraft Group Petey the Penguin. Ages 2–7. Reservations concepts they themselves come up with! Ages Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. 1:00 p.m. Plant a Seed and Grow – August Storytime required for groups. 11–14. Registration required. Space is limited. calling all needlecrafters. Get together with Sessions like-minded crafters to socialize while you work Tuesdays and Wednesdays, August 6–7 and Talking With Children About Feelings My Reptile Guys on your projects. if you knit, crochet, embroider 20–28. 10:00 a.m. the seeds of learning have Saturday, July 13. 12:00 p.m. Join us as Jenine Tuesday, June 11. 1:00 p.m. My Reptile Guys or cross-stitch, grab your current project and join been planted during the summer and now we lemons, mental health therapist, assists will bring a selection of lizards, snakes and us at the library. All ages and experience levels help the budding plants continue to grow by parents that want to improve their relationship tortoises to the show. Ages 5–10. Registration are welcome. no instruction or materials are providing tales that help with listening skills, with their children and help their children starts June 4. class is limited to 50 provided. no reservations required. improving word recognition and developing kids’ develop emotional intelligence. Parents will learn participants. imaginations. Ages 2–6. Reservations required how to help children express feelings through CAREing Paws for groups. art and play materials; in accordance with the Juggle Like an Egyptian Saturdays, August 10, 17. 11:00 a.m. tara child’s developmental stages. Adults. Saturday, June 15. 10:30 a.m. Ron Anglin (8/10) and Bella (8/17) are trained and certified ABCs and 123s - Back to School Storytimes makes his Roswell library debut. Don’t miss it. therapy dogs who love stories. Beginning and Tuesday and Wednesday, August 13–14. 10:00 Biobus: Forensics Lab Ages 7–10. reluctant readers are encouraged to sign up a.m. As the school year begins, we want to help Monday July 15. 10:30 a.m. Mix learning with for a 15-minute time slot to read to one of the the children prepare for the coming school year a little mystery. teens will be shocked and Arthur Atsma – I Really Dig Comedy Magic Show dogs. Grades 1 and up. Registration begins 2 with storytimes that focus on tales and activities amazed as they use evidence to figure out who Monday, June 17. 1:00 p.m. Artist and magician weeks before the program. about letters, numbers, colors and manners to the real criminal is! Hands-on lab work includes Arthur Atsma is back with his amazing comedy name a few. Ages 2–6. Reservations required fingerprinting, blood coagulation test to narrow magic show filled with intriguing stories and lots for groups. down the suspects and DnA analysis through of audience interaction! Ages 6–10. Sandy Springs Branch gel electrophoresis to ultimately identify the 395 Mt. Vernon Highway, Atlanta 30328 What’s on Your Bucket List? – Things for final suspect and solve the crime! Reservations Noonday Nosh Book Club 404.303.6130 Enjoying Life required, space is limited. Ages 12–17. Tuesdays, June 18, July 16, August 20. 12:00 Thursday, August 22. 5:00 p.m. when was the p.m. June 18 selection: Pride and Prejudice by June Exhibit: Wayne Sengstock – Art Collection last time you did something for the first time? Biobus: Forensics Lab Jane Austen; July 16 selection: Wish You Well by Saturday, June 1–30. Library hours. Many times people associate bucket lists Monday July 15. 1:00 p.m. Join us for an encore David Baldacci; August 20 selection: Cutting for with something negative but we want to see it presentation from GSU’s Biobus. teens will Stone by A. Verghese. Basic ESL as something positive. Join us as we peruse be shocked and amazed as they use evidence Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. teacher: Francine cadden. resources to help you establish your lists of all to figure out who the real criminal is! Hands- Bio-Bus: Forensics on lab work includes fingerprinting, blood the goals you want to achieve, dreams you want Thursday, June 20. 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Gentle Yoga coagulation test to narrow down the suspects, to fulfill and life experiences you desire to live Participate in solving a crime while learning Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. instructor: Gail Fore. and DnA analysis through gel electrophoresis out. Adults. Reservations required for groups. about finger printing, blood typing and DnA Please wear comfortable clothing. Yoga mat is to ultimately identify the final suspect and solve analysis. Hands-on, inquiry-based activities required. the crime! Reservations required, space is will get you digging into science. Ages 11–17. limited. Ages 12–17. Ponce de Leon Branch Reservations recommended. Spaces limited. Restorative Yoga 980 Ponce de leon Avenue, Atlanta 30306 Sign up for one session only. Saturdays, 11:10 a.m. instructor: Brigitte Fiddlin’ Dan, Georgia Mountain Man Storytime 404.885.7820 Hughes. Please wear comfortable clothing. Yoga Saturday July 20. 3:00 p.m. Summer Reading Alina Celeste mat is required. fun with “Fiddlin’ Dan” sharing songs and ZooMobile Visits the Library Thursday, June 20. 4:00 p.m. A musical show stories from the Georgia mountains. Ages 2–12. Saturday, June 1. 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. (two for young audiences by national touring singer, Meditation Stress Based Reduction sessions). Kick off Summer Reading with a visit Alina celeste. Ages 3–6. Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. instructors: Riina Ponce Annual Spelling Bee from the ZooMobile! it’s a grand opportunity crosscope and Mary Hebblewhite. Please wear Thursday, July 25. 4:00 p.m. wrap up Summer for children to learn about and appreciate our Julie Austin comfortable clothing. Yoga mat is required animal friends at the zoo. Please call ahead for Reading! test your wits and spelling knowl- Tuesday, June 25. 1:00 p.m. Award-winning edge at our spelling bee, an annual tradition. reservations. Ages 5–12. singer/ Julie Austin presents an Basic ESL celebration for all Summer Reading participants interactive, toe-tapping, sing-along the little ones Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. teacher: nancy Mapes. to follow the competition. contestants should Time for Twos are sure to love. Ages 2–7. register at least a week in advance of the event. tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 30; August Ages 5–12. Tai Chi 27. 10:00 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays Magic Underground Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m. instructor: taian wang. for the very young will be shared. Ages 18 Wednesday, June 26. 2:00 p.m. learn how to Your Image is Everything perform simple and amazing magic tricks with months-3–years. Reservations required for Sandy Springs Teen Summer Reading Challenge Saturday, August 27. 1:00 p.m. Join us as terry cards and coins (including mind reading!), be groups. Saturday, June 1–-Wednesday, July 31. Library King, image consultant of ProtoKol consulting, introduced to some of the history and major provides fashion and style guidance for both men hours. if 75 middle and high school youth Toddler Storytime figures of magic, and be shown ways that the and women to help them realize their true image turn in their summer reading log to the Sandy Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 26; July 17; August library can help you find out more about this fun potential. Her services include: style assess- Springs library, they will have the opportunity 28. 10:00 a.m. Stories, songs and puppets for and rewarding hobby. Ages 11–17. Reservations ment, wardrobe audit, personal shopping, of throwing a pie in a librarian’s face. So read toddlers. Ages 2–4. Reservations required for recommended. Space is limited. special occasion and more. come enhance your your books, fill out the reading log and get your groups. personal and professional image. Adults. throwing arm ready! the pie throw will occur on Petting Zoo Saturday, August 17 only if the goal is met. For Preschool Storytime Thursday, June 27. 10:00–12:00 p.m. Join us middle and high school youth. Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 26; July 17; August for a petting zoo on the front yard of the library! All ages. 28. 10:45 a.m. Stories, songs and puppets for Roswell Branch Live Action Mario Kart Race! preschoolers. Ages 3–5. Reservations required 115 norcross Street, Roswell 30075 Saturday, June 1. 2:00 p.m. look out for banana for groups. 770.640.3075 ZooMobile peels and koopa shells as we kick off teen Monday, July 1. 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Summer Reading with a live action Mario Kart Garden Bookmarks Yoga (two sessions). the ZooMobile returns with Race! Afterwards you can try your racing skills Thursday, June 6. 2:00 p.m. Dig into a great Tuesdays, June–August. 10:30 a.m. Please wear their education outreach program about small in the digital world with a nintendo wii’s Mario book, with your own unique, colorful bookmarks comfortable clothes and bring a mat or towel. animals. this is an indoor program. Please sign Kart. Prepare to get messy! For middle and high in this make-it and take-it craft session. Ages no registration is required. up for one of the two time slots. Ages 3–6. school youth. Snacks provided and registration 2–12. limit: 60 people. Registration starts June 24. required. Free ESL Classes Mama Koku Storytime Tuesdays, June–August. 6:00 p.m. All levels. Life Beneath the Surface Presented by the Adult Fiction Writing Workshop Saturday, June 8. 3:00 p.m. Join us for fun Fridays, June–August. 10:00 a.m. Intermediate Chattahoochee Nature Center Saturdays, June 1, July 6. 4:00–6:00 p.m. and interactive stories told by Mama Koku, a and advanced levels. no registration is required. Monday, July 8. 2:00 p.m. Meet some live this workshop is for professional and non- nationally recognized storyteller affiliated with classes are ongoing. Everyone is welcome! animals that live underground and learn about professional writers. Registration required. to the national Association of Black Storytellers their behaviors and habitats. Ages 11–17. register, please email sandySlworkshop@gmail. and the Southern Order of Storytellers. She will Mystery Readers Book Club Reservations recommended. com. Presenter: Alissa calderon. share African-American folktales appropriate for Fourth Tuesday of the month (unless indicated the whole family. Ages 2–12. otherwise). 6:30 p.m. June 25 selection: The Comic Book Workshop Summer Reading Kickoff With Todd Key’s Keepsake by tess Gerritsen; July 23 selection: Wednesday, July 10. 1:30–2:30 p.m. Galaxy Flying Debris Show! Fiddlin’ Dan, Georgia Mountain Man Storytime The Kidnapping of Aaron Greene by terry Kay; Man comics will offer instructions to budding Tuesday, June 4. 10:30 a.m. A wacky, witty, Wednesday June 19. 10:00 a.m. Summer August 27 selection: Restless in the Grave by artists on how to draw their own comics. Ages one-of-a-kind performance combining juggling, Reading fun with “Fiddlin’ Dan” sharing songs Dana Stabenow 8–12. Registration starts July 3. circus skills, a little magic and just the right mix and stories from the Georgia Mountains. Ages of comedy and reading encouragement for kids. 2–12. Baby and Toddler Storytime Galaxy Man Comic Book Drawing Ages 5 and up. Wednesdays, June 5–July 24. 10:30 a.m. Join Wednesday, July 10. 3:00 p.m. what does it us for a fun storytime filled with books and songs take to create a graphic novel or comic book? (no program on July 3 or 31.) Ages 0–2 years. Grab a pencil and paper and give it a try! learn

16 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMER 2013 :: 17 Meditation: Emotion, Stress and Balance is required. to register, please call 404-906-9008. Librarian Pie Toss 1 through July 15. On the back of the poster, Wednesday, June 5. 6:00–8:00 p.m. Presenter: Saturday, August 17. 2:00 p.m. if 75 or more please include name, email or phone number. Riina crosscope and Mary Hebblewhite. The Library Dragon Returns, a Musical Adventure, middle and high school youth met or surpassed Performed by the Kazanetti String Quartet! the teen Summer Reading challenge goal, Dig Into Reading Storytime A Company of Friends Theatrical Productions Thursday, June 27. 10:30 a.m. From their highly they will have the opportunity to throw a pie Tuesday, July 9. 10:00 a.m. Enjoy a presenta- Presents the Wizard of Oz! acclaimed concert series called kazanetti4kids, in a librarian’s face! A terrific way to start the tion from performer tariq who educates and Thursday, June 6. 10:30 a.m. Help Dorothy get the Kazanetti String Quartet will perform a school year. Pies to throw and pies to eat will entertains through the art of rap. Reservations back to Kansas! children from the audience musical adventure that brings music and be provided. For middle and high school youth. required. become Munchkins, while one youngster will be literature together to educate, engage and Registration required. magically transformed onstage into the wonder- entertain audiences of all ages, making it ideal Defensive Driving Class Beginning Genealogy ful wizard of Oz. An audience participation as a family literacy program. included will be the Tuesdays and Wednesdays, August 20–21. 4:00 Wednesday, July 10. 1:00–2:30 p.m. this musical delight for all! Ages 5 and up. dramatic reading of the newly released book, p.m. AARP Defensive driving classes for adults beginning workshop will give you the tools Return of the Library Dragon, by carmen Agra and teens 15–up. Participants must attend to start researching the roots of your family Yoga for Teens Deedy. Program is made possible by the support both classes. AARP workbook is required. the history! Participants will become familiar with Thursday, June 6. 2:00–4:00 p.m. Find your of the Atlanta-Fulton Public library Foundation. workbook is $14 for non-members and $12 the AFPlS online genealogy tool, Ancestry center and truly relax this summer with a yoga Ages 4–12. for members. Registration is required. call library Edition. Found in the A–Z list of class just for teens. For middle and high school 404-851-6157. So that we may return your call Databases via www.afpls.org. For information youth. Registration required. July Exhibit: Sharon Weis – Art Collection promptly, please provide your local area code please contact Ms. costello. Monday, July 1–31. Library hours. (404/770/678) and phone number. Sandy Springs Literary Society – Book Club Dig Into Reading Zumba for Kids Discussion Edible Science’s Mysterious Solids Retirement Income Planning Workshop Tuesday, July 11. 10:00 a.m. children will Fridays, June 7, July 5, August 2. 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 11. 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24. 4:00–6:00 p.m. topics groove to the beat of Brazilian beats with Zumba Everyone is invited to join the club! the (two sessions). topics covered will be dry to be discussed: 1) Steps to estimate the expert Ms. teana. Reservations required. following books will be discussed: June 7, Half ice mystery, making Play-Dough, Gooey Goop amount of money you will need in retirement Broke Horses by Jeanette walls; July 5, Major (cornstarch and water), how popcorn pops, fun to meet your goals; 2) How to supplement Blueberry Month Celebration Pettigrew’s Last Stand; August 2, Raney by with Pop Rocks candy, finding iron in flaky cereal, fixed income sources such as Social Security Thursday, July 11. 4:00 p.m. learn simple facts clyde Edgerton. Alka-Seltzer pop, “S” is for Skittles and making and an employer pension. Free workbook will and health benefits about blueberries. Samples candied apples. Sign up required and starts be provided for this presentation. Registration of blueberry recipes will be served. Feel free to Saturday Storytime With Dinosaurs! June 20. Space is limited. note: children may required. to register, please call 770-799-7015 bring a copy of your own recipes to share. Saturday, June 8. 3:00 p.m. Ms. leah will have sign up for one session only. come by, call or or email [email protected]. fun dinosaur theme-related activities for the email [email protected]. Ages Computer Basics, Summer Series whole family! Sign up required and starts May 5–12. Wednesday, July 24. 1:00–3:00 p.m. this 23. Space is limited. come by, call or email South Fulton Branch summer edition of computer basics is for you if [email protected]. Ages 3–7. Saturday Storytime With Ancient Egypt! 4055 Flat Shoals Road, Union city 30291 you haven’t been able to attend our thursday Saturday, July 13. 3:00 p.m. Ms. leah will have 770.306.3092 series of classes. learn about the different Sandy Springs Kids’ Book Club! fun with Ancient Egypt theme-related activities parts of the computer, computer vocabulary and Mondays, June 10, July 8, August 12. 4:30 p.m. for the whole family! Sign up required and starts Beginning Genealogy just become familiar with the computer. Discussions will include team trivia and snacks. June 20. Space is limited. come by, call or email Wednesday, June 5. 1:00–2:30 p.m. this Registration required. come by, call or email [email protected]. Ages 3–7. beginning workshop will give you the tools Milk Chocolate Day at Your Library [email protected]. Ages 9–12. to start researching the roots of your family Monday, July 29. 4:00 p.m. Be prepared to Tiny Tales Storytime! history! Participants will become familiar prepare a yummy chocolate treat and learn Magician D’Avante Parks! Tuesday, July 16. 10:30 a.m. Fun stories, songs with the AFPlS online genealogy tool, about the history of this sweet and savory candy. Tuesday, June 11. 10:30 a.m. D’Avante will and fingerplays for the very young! Ages 6–35 Ancestry library Edition. Found in the A–Z delight and entertain audiences alike with his months. list of Databases via www.afpls.org. For more Dig Into Reading – Bio Bus magical antics! Ages 3 and up. information, please contact Ms. costello. Tuesday, July 30. 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Big Thinker’s Presents the Great Dino Dig! Enjoy a presentation from students to conduct Defensive Driving Class Thursday, July 18. 10:30 a.m. it’s all about Money Talk at Your Library science experiments on. Reservations required. Tuesdays, Wednesdays. June 11–12. 4:00 p.m. Dino Science! what is a dinosaur? where Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26. 6:00 p.m. AARP Defensive driving classes for adults and did they live? what did they eat? How do we Join our financial literacy series with Rick Knight, Paperback Book Day teens 15 and up. Participants must attend find their bones today? Junior paleontologists author of Black and Green: What Black Folks Wednesday, July 31. 6:00 p.m. Even though both classes. AARP workbook is required. the will conduct their very own research to piece Should Really Know About Financial Planning electronic books have become very popular, workbook is $14 for non-members and $12 together the story of the Great Dino Dig! and host of Money talk. Please call to register people still enjoy curling up with a good old for members. Registration is required. call Sign up required and starts July 1. Space is for this event. fashioned book. Join us as we celebrate the 404-851-6157. So that we may return your call limited. come by, call or email leah.germon@ experience of reading a good old fashioned promptly, please provide your local area code fultoncountyga.gov. Ages 5–7. Dig Into Reading Zumba for Kids paperback book. Bring your favorite book and (404/770/678) and phone number. Tuesdays, June 6. 10:00 a.m.; July 11. share why it is a good read. Refreshments will Teen Boss 10:00 a.m. children will groove to the beat of be served. Biobus Presents Star Wars Geoscience! Wednesday, July 16. 6:00 p.m. want to be your Brazilian beats with Zumba expert Ms. teana. Thursday, June 13. 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. own boss? learn how anyone, no matter how Reservations required. Game Night (two sessions, 90 minutes each). Students young, can start their own business. For middle Wednesday, August 7. 5:00 p.m. Join in a family- will visualize geologic processes by recreating and high school youth. Registration required. Summer Hair Care friendly night of board games, card games and geologic features seen on several planets in the Saturday, June 8. 12:00 p.m. lori lindsey, videogames. light refreshments will be served. Star Wars movies and relating the features to Curious Moon Puppets Presents Digging to of the natural Root llc, will facilitate an planets within our galaxy. Students will recreate China! informational workshop explaining how to care rivers and streams, hydrothermal vents and Tuesday, July 23. 10:30 a.m. Oh, no! curious for natural hair. limited space. Please call to Southwest Branch view geologic evidence (ODP core model) for Moon Puppets has run out of stories! what can register for this event. 3665 cascade Road, Atlanta 30331 the mass destruction of the dinosaurs. Sign up their faithful dog Skeeter do to save the show? 404.699.6363 required and starts June1. Space is limited. Dig a hole to china to find more, of course. Join Dig Into Reading Storytime children may sign up for one session only. come us for puppets and merriment, and see what Tuesday, June 11. 10:00 a.m. Enjoy an Managing Health Care Expenses in Retirement: by, call or email leah.germon@fultoncountyga. stories we unearth as we dig. Ages 3–10. interactive presentation from Drumming What Baby Boomers Need to Know About gov. Ages 8–12. for Success. Dr. Arvin Scott founded this Medicare and Long-Term Care percussion program for youth to encourage Saturday, June 1. 11:00 a.m. learn the answers “NotSoBigHouse” Sandy Springs Has Talent! character building, achievement and creativity. to your questions: when do i need to sign Saturday, June 15. 12:00–2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. 4:00 p.m. come out and be Reservations required. up for Medicare? How does the enrollment Presenters: tim Small and william Fadul of a superstar! Acts can only be up to two people. periods work—and what you need to do to MOSAic Group will speak about the principles Sign up required and starts July 1. Space is Computer Basics, Summer Series avoid late-enrollment penalties? what does at the bedrock of “notSoBigHouse” and how limited. come by, call or email leah.germon@ Wednesday, June 12. 1:00–3:00 p.m. this Medicare cover? How much does it cost? How they apply remodeling projects large and small. fultoncountyga.gov. Ages 7–12. summer edition of computer basics is for you if much can i expect to pay in health care cost Registration is required. to register, please call you haven’t been able to attend our thursday after enrolling in Medicare? will i need other 404-841-8168. Meditation: Training Your Mind to Change Your series of classes. learn about the different insurance? How does Medicare work with private Brain parts of the computer, computer vocabulary and insurance to provide comprehensive coverage? Yoga for Teens Wednesday, July 24. 6:00–8:00 p.m. Presenters: just become familiar with the computer. what about long-term care? why must i plan for Saturday, June 15. 2:00–4:00 p.m. Find your Riina crosscope and Mary Hebblewhite. higher health costs in retirement, including the center and truly relax this summer with a yoga Dig Into Reading – Dental Bus possibility of needing long-term care? workshop class just for teens. For middle and high school Franklin Pond Chamber Music Thursday, June 13. 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. presented by Elbert c. Mcwilliams, cFP, cHFc. youth. Registration required. Thursday, July 25. 10:30 a.m. come and hear Kids get a short dental educational video and the talents of a unique year-around chamber prizes from the mobile dental van. Reservations Financial Fitness ZooMobile Visit – Wild Features! music program for talented string students ages required. Mondays, June 3, July 3, 6:00 p.m. How can Tuesday, June 18. 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. 11–19. All ages. you reach your financial goals and dreams? let (two sessions). Students compare the body ZooMobile Visit – Dig Into Reading Primerica teach you the fundamental concepts parts of animals and humans and discover Magic Man Entertainment Presents Digger Bill Tuesday, June 18. 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. that have helped millions. learn the three how we use senses just like animals. Sign up Packard (two sessions). Zoo Atlanta will present a variety different savings that are essential. ways to required and starts June1. Space is limited. Tuesday, July 30. 10:30 a.m. Bill digs into his of animals with information. Reservations reduce debt. Retirement saving strategies. How children may sign up for one session only. come bag of tricks, puppets, music, storytelling, video required. life insurance really works. workshop presented by, call or email leah.germon@fultoncountyga. projection and lots of books to inspire children by Erica Parks, district leader, Primerica. gov. Ages 4–10. to read. can you dig it? Ages 5 and up. Dig Into Reading Crafts Wednesdays, June 19, July 17. 10:00 a.m. Junior Achievement Teen Workshop BioBus Forensics Sandy Springs Spelling Bee Kids will enjoy “digging” into summer crafts. Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, 24 and Tuesdays, Wednesday, June 19. 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Wednesday, July 30. 4:30 p.m. come out and Reservations required. June 4, 11, 18, 25. 5:30 p.m. teens and p.m. (two sessions). would-be crime solvers and show off your phenomenal spelling skills! tweens will take part in an eight-week summer fans of mystery are invited to stop by the library Sign up required and starts July 9. Space is Dig Into Reading – Fire Safety House workshop that prepares and inspires them to to learn about Forensic Science and criminology limited. come by, call or email leah.germon@ Thursday, June 20. 10:00 a.m. Kids receive be successful in middle school and beyond. with the help of Georgia State University’s fultoncountyga.gov. Ages 7–12. information on fire safety and what hazards to working in teams students are engaged Science Department. For middle and high school avoid fires at home. Reservations required. in exercises that pushes them to develop youth. Registration required. Dr. Magical Balloons Festively Fantastic, valuable creative-thinking, problem-solving and Phantasmagorical, Fun Time Balloon Show! Adult Book Club communications skills. Rocks and Minerals Presented by Librarian Thursday, August 1. 10:30 a.m. there will be Thursdays, June 20, July 19, August 15. Shannon Duffy! big digging machines, hungry golems, buried 12:00–2:00 p.m. Summer edition of the South eCampus Introduction for Children Thursday, June 20. 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. treasure and more! Ages 4–10. Fulton Adult Book club. come prepared to Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18; July 9, 16, 23. 3:00 learn all about identifying minerals, fossils, discuss the monthly selection and have lively p.m. need a tutor in math, help with cRct, need and rocks from tellus Museum’s Rockin Rollers Adult Fiction Writing Workshop interactions. new members are always welcome your book report proofread? Students will learn Outreach Program! Sign up required and starts Saturday, August 3. 12:30–2:30 p.m. this to this growing and wonderful group of mature how to navigate the databases in ecampus. June 1. Space is limited. come by, call or email workshop is for professional and non-professional readers! For more information, please contact Be sure to bring your library card. this is an [email protected]. 10:30 a.m. writers. Registration required. to register, please Ms. costello. exploratory session for the 3rd–5th grades. session for ages 4–6 and 11:30 a.m. session email [email protected]. Presenter: for ages 7–10. Alissa calderon. Dig Into Reading Magic Storytime Preschool Storytime Tuesday, June 25. 10:00 a.m. Enjoy a pre- Tuesdays, June 4–August 6. 10:30 a.m. Miss Gail’s Music Show! Free Adult Knitting Workshop for Beginners sentation from performer D’Avante Parks who children will enjoy learning those early concepts Tuesday, June 25. 10:30 a.m. come and sing, Saturday, August 3. 3:00 p.m. Please bring the entertains and amazes through the art of magic. of colors, counting and A B cs through stories, dance, jump and wiggle with Miss Gail’s music following supplies: Size 8 or 9 bamboo or wood Reservations required. crafts and music. Group reservations required. program! Ages 2–8. needles; worsted or medium weight yarn (light colors, no black). Presented by Atlanta Knitting Fun at the Park! ASL Social Savvy Social Security Planning: What Guild. Registration is required. to register, July 1–15. Library hours. create a poster that Tuesdays, June 4, July 2, August 6. 6:00 p.m. Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize please call 404-303-6130. highlights what you love about your favorite Practice your American Sign language or just Retirement Income parks in honor of national Parks and Recreation come to socialize. All are welcome. Wednesday, June 26. 7:00 p.m. Presenter: Month. All ages are welcome to participate. the Johnson wealth Management Group. Registration contest submissions will be accepted from July

16 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMER 2013 :: 17 Computer Class: Computer Basics final product. they will learn about the impor- Managing Health Care Expenses in Retirement: Celebrate America With Red, White and Blue Wednesdays, June 5. July 17. 9:00 a.m. learn tance of technology in marketing their business. What Baby Boomers Need to Know About Arts and Crafts the basics of computers. if you’ve never used a Medicare and Long-Term Care Thursday, June 27. 10:30 a.m. Make a computer before, this is the class for you. Book Club for Kids Monday, July 22. 6:00 p.m. learn the answers special craft to celebrate the Fourth of July. Thursdays, June 20, 27; July 18. 2:00 p.m. to your questions: when do i need to sign up Reservations required for all. Ages 6–10. Storytime the title selection will be made by the club for Medicare? How does the enrollment periods Wednesdays, June 5–August 7. 10:30 a.m. participants at the first meeting. Ages 9–12. work and what you need to do to avoid late- Creation Exploration With a Special Summer children come prepared for an adventurous enrollment penalties? what does Medicare Craft storytime which will include music, finger plays Retirement Planning: Successfully Navigating cover? How much does it cost? How much can i Thursday, July 11. 10:30 a.m. children will and craft activities. Group reservations required. the Full Cycle of Retirement Planning expect to pay in health care cost after enrolling create a special summer craft. Reservations Saturdays, June 22, August 24. 10:30 a.m. in Medicare? will i need other insurance? How required for all. Ages 6–10. Bridge Club learn how to save appropriately for your does Medicare work with private insurance Thursdays, June 6, June 20, July 18, August 1, retirement needs; Develop a diversified to provide comprehensive coverage? what Dewayne Reynolds Presents the Amazing August 15. 1:00 p.m. Enjoy learning and playing investment strategy; manage the transition that about long-term care? why must i plan for Balloon Extravaganza Bridge with old and new friends. can cause costly retirement planning mistakes. higher health casts in retirement-including the Tuesday, July 16. 10:30 a.m. Magician and this workshop is presented by Kevin turner of possibility of needing long-term care? workshop storyteller Dewayne Reynolds will present Child Support Money concepts capital corp. For reservations, presented by Elbert c. Mcwilliams, cFP, cHFc. amazing balloon characters and stories. Monday, June 10. 6:00 p.m. Attorney please call 404.699.6363 or 770.804.0428 or Reservations required for groups. All ages. Yoshana Jones will present information about email [email protected]. Teen Boss the frequently asked questions regarding Thursday, July 25. 11:00 a.m. want to make Discover and Explore Crafts From the World child support and modifications in Georgia. Cardio Groove money? want to build your own business? want Around Us Registration required. Monday, June 24. 6:30 p.m. come join fitness to control your future? if so, this is the program Thursday, July 18. 10:30 a.m. Make a craft to professional and choreographer Jennifer Bell for you! this workshop will teach young people celebrate the summer. Reservations required for Open Mic Poetry in a heart-pumping dance workout for ladies! how to start their own businesses that can set all. Ages 6–10. Tuesdays, June 11, July 9, August 13. 6:00 p.m. Exercise and shape-up to hip hop, house, old them on the road to entrepreneurship, self- come enjoy an evening of original poetry and school and dance hall music! Registration confidence and money! teens will receive good Over, Under, Down and Around Storytime spoken word hosted by Dr. ira Harrison. required. solid business information, from setting and Exploration reaching goals to pricing and profits to customer Tuesday, July 23. 10:00 a.m. Special storytime Southwest’s Summer Reading Kickoff! Southwest Book Club service and marketing to licenses and taxes. with a craft for children. Reservations required Wednesday, June 12. 10:00 a.m. Dig into Tuesdays, June 25, July 23, August 27. 6:00 for all. Ages 3–6. reading at the Southwest library during its p.m. Enjoy the monthly book discussion. Please 4 Keys to Avoid Shortchanging Your Social summer reading kickoff! Families can register call the branch for the monthly book selection. Security Income Digging to China Puppet Show for the Summer Reading Program. there will be Saturday, July 27. 10:30 a.m. this workshop Thursday, July 25. 2:30 p.m. curious Moon face painting, crafts and a special appearance Kazanetti 4 Kids will show you how to: choose the right time Puppet theater will present a show of by Rocky the Reading Raccoon! Wednesday, June 26. 10:00 a.m. Kazanetti to start taking benefits; take advantage of exploration and education. Reservations String Quartet 4 kids will perform a musical the strategies allowed by Social Security to required for groups. All ages. ZooMobile Visit interpretation of carmen Agra Deedy’s, The increase your lifetime benefits; minimize taxes Wednesday, June 12. 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 Library Dragon. Program made possible by the on benefits; and coordinate Social Security with Explore and Learn About Edible Science a.m. (two sessions). Zoo Atlanta will descend Atlanta-Fulton Public library Foundation. the rest of your retirement income strategy. this Wednesday, July 31. 11:00 a.m. Keisha upon the Southwest Branch to present their workshop is presented by Kevin turner of Money lambert and her science helpers will “wild Features and Senses” animal exhibition to Freedom From Fibroids concepts capital corp. For reservations, please demonstrate science and fun for elementary- children. children will learn the differences and Saturday, June 29. 12:00 p.m. Dr. John lipman call 404.699.6363 or 770.804.0428 or email aged children. Reservations required. limited similarities between human senses and animal from the center for image Guided Medicine at [email protected]. seating. Ages 6–10. senses. Emory Adventist Hospital, will present a health seminar on uterine fibroids and UFE (Uterine Reading Fun for Heading Back to School Days Storyteller Mama Koku Fibroid Embolization), a non-surgical treatment Stewart-Lakewood Branch Wednesday, August 28. 10:00 a.m. Preschool Wednesday, June 12. 1:00 p.m. Mama Koku is for fibroids. lunch will be served. Reservations 2893 lakewood Avenue, Sw, Atlanta 30315 storytime with fun stories and activities about Digging into Reading with an exciting tale at the are required. 404.762.4054 going to school. Ages 3–5. Reservation required Southwest Branch. for groups. Computer Class: Microsoft Excel Dig Into Reading Sign-Up Day Comic Shop: Comic Book Writer Wednesdays, July 3, August 21. 9:00 a.m. Thursday, June 6. Library hours. children will get Thursday, June 13. 11:00 a.m. Do you want learn to have your computer do your math for special incentives for signing up for the Summer Thomasville Heights to be a graphic novel illustrator or writer? Kyle you. Microsoft Excel is great for keeping track of Reading Program. All ages. Puttkammer, creator of the Galaxy Man series numbers, items and calculating on the fly. 1700 thomasville Drive, SE, Atlanta 30315 404.624.0620 and a comic shop owner, will teach teens Dig Up a Good Book in Storytime everything there is to know about making Pajama Storytime Tuesday, June 11. 10:00 a.m. children will Dig Into Reading Kickoff their own comics, from finding inspiration to Tuesdays, July 9, 23. 6:30 p.m. children, come participate in storytime with stories and crafts marketing their final product! ready for bed and dig into your dreams during Wednesday, June 14. 1:00 p.m. come register. that explore nature and animals. Reservations Games, storytelling, face painting and prizes. this evening storytime. required for all. Ages 3–6. Teen Filmmaker With Zack Hoesseini Parents are encouraged to participate with Friday, June 14. 11:00 a.m. Do you have The Artist’s Way: A Path to Higher Creativity, children. ZooMobile Visits Dig Into Storytime Hollywood dreams, but just don’t know where The Series Thursday, June 13. 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 to start? teen Filmmaker Zack Hoesseini will Saturdays, July 13, August 10, September 14. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and crafts. p.m. (two sessions). come and see special Ages 3–5. Reservations required. discuss everything that goes into filmmaking. 1:30 p.m. You are an artist. we all are. we all educational exhibits from Zoo Atlanta including From writing a script to the importance of pre- have creative energy! So whether you are ready animals. Reservations required for all. All ages. production planning to actual production and to write that book, produce your music, paint, Get to the Root of It Monday, June 10. 1:00 p.m. Beginning of post-production, Zack has experience with it all. design, live more creatively or simply create the Learning Fun With Mr. Tariq juvenile book club as students engage in reading He will also demonstrate professional grade life of your dreams this class is for you. time to Tuesday, June 18. 2:00 p.m. Mr. tariq is an through the summer. Reservations required. production equipment and explain how these embrace your inner muse and let your creativity educator, singer and rapper that brings fun to pieces function and why they are important. flow! the “Step into Your Greatness” workshop educational songs and stories. Reservations series is all about owning our power and required for groups. All ages. Library Card Drive Center of Hope Big Business on a Bankrupt Budget creating the lives we truly desire. this workshop Thursday, June 6. 1:00 p.m. library card drive for. Reservations required. Saturday, June 15. 12:00 p.m. Session 1: series is ideal for teens and adults. Presented Dig Into Arts and Crafts at the Library learn how to market; manage and motivate your by Denise Dyer, life coach and host of Hold the Thursday, June 20. 10:30 a.m. create crafts business on a penny budget with the success of Vision Radio. that explore the world around us. Reservations Where’s the Bus? instigator, Rhonda nails, the Success instigator. required for all. Ages 6–10. Monday, June 24. 1:00 p.m. Bio-Bus traveling Session 2: taxchick Anissa Barbee will discuss science laboratory. Educating and introducing the cost of business, what can and can not student through hands on learning activities. be written off. Reservations required. For Ages K–8th grade. Reservations required. reservations, visit http://www.Project-PUSH.org/ Big-Biz-Registration or call 404.699.6363. this workshop is sponsored by GGene S.i.S. llc, taxchick and P.U.S.H.

Financial Challenges That Matter Most: How to Get Your House in Order… Starting Now Saturdays, June 15; July 20; August 17. 4:15 p.m. Has this prolonged financial crisis caused you to lose your way? Are you worried about how you are going to retire? Do you have a 401(k) from an old job and don’t know what to do with it? Do you have enough life insurance? Do you need to plan for your children’s college education? All attendees will receive complimentary educational studies to help them better understand their finances. workshop presented by Prince and Gloria Goins, the Prudential insurance company of America. For reservations, please call the branch or RSVP [email protected].

Keep Up, Not Slip Up for Summertime! Monday, June 17. 6:00 p.m. the summer months can either make or break your child! Join us for a workshop to inform parents of resources available during the summer months, from summer camps, workshops, free services, websites, book clubs, etc., to keep children engaged academically and progressing while out of school.

Computer Class: Microsoft Word Wednesdays, June 19; August 7. 9:00 a.m. learn to use Microsoft word for letters, resumes and other print documents.

Jewelry Making With Jacqueline Chester Thursday, June 20. 1:00 p.m. teens will learn about geology and gemology, including the differ- ent types of stones used in jewelry making. what makes semi-precious and precious stones? How does the Mohs scale work? what are faceted/ man-made stones? teens will learn how math is used to figure out measurements involved in specific types of jewelry products and learn how important the counting of materials is to their (L to R) Eleena Eftekhar, age 2, and Camille Jones-Herreros, age 5, celebrate Valentine’s Day with a storytime and craft program at the Sandy Springs Branch.

18 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMER 2013 :: 19 A patron at the opening event for, “Homecoming: African American Family History in Georgia,” an exhibition at the Auburn Avenue Research Library, with collaboration by the Hammonds House Museum.

Kaiser Permanente Presents Vegetable Soup Groundbreaking Crafts No Bones About It West End Readers Book Discussion Group Tuesday, June 25. 1:00 p.m. live theater Wednesday, June 5. 2:00 p.m. create an animal Friday, July 12. 1:00 p.m. Dinosaur board games Monday, June 24. 6:30 p.m. call branch for the production that teaches children importance of puppet using different for Ages 7–12. for kids. Ages 7–12. Reservations required. book of the month. Adults. eating healthy. Ages K–5th grade. Reservations required. Diggin’ Them Bones Vegetable Soup Georgia Mineral Society Wednesday, June 12. 10:00 a.m. no bones Wednesday, July 17. 10:00 a.m. Game for little Wednesday, June 26. 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 ZooMobile Visit about storytime. Ages 3–6. Reservations required. ones presented by Kaiser Permanente. Ages 3–6. a.m. (two sessions). Enjoy a presentation Thursday, June 27. 1:00 p.m. Exciting on rocks native to Georgia, fossils, crystals, presentation: animals, bio-facts and fun What’s In That Lunch Anyway! Presented by Dig in the Dirt Storytime and Craft and rock collecting. Ages 3–up. Reservations activities. Give students a connection to animals Kaiser Permanente Wednesday, July 17. 2:00 p.m. Make your own required. and conservation. Reservations required. Wednesday, June 12. 2:00 p.m. An interactive inchworm magnet. Ages 7–12. Reservations program that uses a game show format to teach required. Mama Koku Presents, “I Really Dig These Pokey Time healthy eating and active living. Ages 7–12. Stories.” Tuesdays, July 10, 23, 30. 10:30 a.m. Reservations required. Hide-and-Seek Storytime Tuesday, July 9. 10:00 a.m. Mama Koku has children will enjoy stories, songs and crafts. Wednesday, July 24. 10:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes found a great way to dig into reading. She’ll Ages 3–5. Reservations required. Worm Hunt Contest and games. Ages 3–6. Reservations required. be taking you way, way back to the 70s and Friday, June 14. 1:00 p.m. come and play games bringing back some really cool stories with a Down and Under at the library. Ages 7–12. Reservation required. Camouflage Yourself wild costume and lots of audience participation. Thursday, July 18. 1:00 p.m. craft creating Wednesday, July 24. 2:00.p.m. Seek and find You’ll be feeling groovy. Peace, love and stories. collages. Ages 5–17. Reservations required. Underground Stories crafts. Ages 7–12. Reservations required. Ages 3–up. Reservations required. Wednesday, June 19. 10:00 a.m. Stories, songs Dreams of Colors and games. Ages 3–6. Reservations required. Doggie Bone Dig Colgate “Bright Smiles, Bright Future” Dental Van Thursday, July 12. 1:00 p.m. color my Friday, July 26. 1:00 p.m. Game day at the Tuesday, July 16. 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. the world. Fingerpainting and coloring contest. Worm Your Way Into a Book library. Ages 7–12. Reservations required. colgate Dental Van will come to our parking lot Reservations required. Wednesday, June 19. 2:00 p.m. Hear stories and provide oral health education through a about worms and make your own worm note Magic Debbie presentation and a cartoon. Afterwards children Visualize This! holder. Ages 7–12. Wednesday, July 31. 12:00 p.m. Magic comedy will receive free toothbrushes. if parents are Thursday, July 19. 2:00 p.m. Bring your own and motivational speaker. All ages. Reservations present, children may receive a free visual t-shirt and it will be tie-dyeing at its best. Ages Look What’s in My Garden required. screening. limit 15 children per 30-minute time 5–17. Reservations required. Wednesday, June 26. 10:00 a.m. Stories, slot. Ages 3–up. Reservations required. rhymes and songs. Ages 3–6. Reservations Paper Craft Program With Priscilla Wilder Dream On required. West End Branch Wednesday, July 17. 1:00 p.m. Enjoy making a Monday, July 22. 1:00 p.m. library orientation 525 Peeples Street Sw, Atlanta 30310 paper craft. Ages 8–18. Reservations required. and computer basic. Ages 5–17. Reservation Be a Book Worm Craft and Stories 404.752.8740 required. Wednesday, June 26. 2:00 p.m. Make a West End Readers Book Discussion Group bookmark to keep pages from wiggling away! Summer Reading Kickoff Party Mondays, July 23, August 26. 6:30 p.m. call Marvel Ages 7–12. Reservations required. Tuesday, June 4. 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. branch for the book of the month. Adults. Thursday, July 25. 1:00 p.m. Show, tell and book Storytelling with Amy Johnson, activities with talk. Patrons must bring their favorite comic Wiggly Worm Relay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fun book and wear the shirt. Reservations required. Friday, June 28. 1:00 p.m. come and play environmental craft with the Department of games at the library. Ages 7–12. Reservations Public works water Service Division, Summer Sinking Finale Presents D’Avante Parks required. Reading Program sign-ups. Ages 0–18. Friday, August 2. 1:00 p.m. interactive learning programs featuring stories from down under. Dino Days ZooMobile Visits the Library Wednesday, July 3. 10:00 a.m. Stories, songs Tuesday, June 11. 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and crafts. Ages 3–6. Reservations required. (two sessions). the ZooMobile will present a program on wild Features and Body Parts. Washington Park Branch Shape-o-saurus Reservations required. 1116 M. l. King Jr. Drive, Sw, Atlanta 30314 Wednesday, July 3. 2:00 p.m. create your 404.752.8760 geometric dinosaur. Ages 7–12. Reservations Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre required. Tuesday, June 18. 10:00 a.m. learn to love Dig Into Summer Reading Magic With D’Avante your lima beans and enjoy your eggplant while Parks Skeletal Remains watching this fun, fast-paced variety show! Just Monday, June 3. 12:00 p.m. Magic for everyone. Wednesday, July 10. 10:00 a.m. learn about like vegetable soup, it contains a little of All ages. Reservations required. the different types of dinosaur skeletons. Ages everything: music, games, puppets (and a little 7–12. Reservations required. learning, too!). Find out how to be a stronger ZooMobile Wild Features you while having a good time! Ages 2–12. Wednesday, June 5. 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 Plant a Seed, Grow a Garden Reservations required. a.m. (two sessions). Students compare the Wednesday, July 10. 2:00 p.m. Enjoy exciting body parts of animals and humans and discover stories about seeds and gardens along with a how we use senses just like animals. All ages. fun craft. Ages 7–12. Reservations required. Reservations required.

18 :: AccESS nEwSlEttER SUMMER 2013 :: 19 Your Libraries CentRAL KiRKWooD RoSWeLL 1 Margaret Mitchell Square CLeVeLAnD AVenUe 11 Kirkwood Road 115 Norcross Street Atlanta · 404.730.1700 Roy Lyndell Yancy, Sr. Atlanta · 404.377.6471 Roswell · 770.640.3075 Mon–Th 9–8 · Fri–Sat 9–6 · Sun 2–6 47 Cleveland Avenue Mon 10–8 · Tu–Wed 10–6 · Th–Sat 12–6 Mon, Tu 10–8 · Wed-Sat 10–6 · Sun 2–6 Atlanta · 404.762.4116 ADAMS PARK Mon 10–8 · Tu, Th 10–6 · Wed 12–6 · MARtin LUtheR KinG JR. SAnDY SPRinGS 2231 Campbellton Road Fri–Sat 12–6 409 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue 395 Mt. Vernon Highway Atlanta · 404.752.8763 Atlanta · 404.730.1185 Sandy Springs · 404.303.6130 Mon 12–6· Tu, Th 10–6 · Wed 10–8 · Fri– CoLLeGe PARK Mon–Wed 10–6 · Th–Sat 12–6 Mon 10–6 · Tu–Wed 10–8 · Th–Sat 10–6 · Sat 12–6 3647 Main Street Sun 2–6 College Park · 404.762.4060 MeChAniCSViLLe ADAMSViLLe/CoLLieR heiGhtS Mon 12–6 · Tu, Th 10–6 · Wed 10–8 · 400 Formwalt Street SoUth FULton 3424 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Fri–Sat 12–6 Atlanta · 404.730.4779 4055 Flat Shoals Road Atlanta · 404.699.4206 Mon 10–8 · Tu–Wed 10–6 · Th–Sat 12–6 Union City · 770.306.3092 Mon 12–8 · Tu–Th 10–6 · Fri–Sat 12–6 DoGWooD Mon, Wed 10–8 · Tu, Th, Fri 10–6 · Sat 1838 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway noRtheASt/SPRUiLL oAKS 12–6 · Sun 2–6 ALPhARettA Atlanta · 404.792.4961 9560 Spruill Road Louie e. & Gertrude C. Jones Mon 12–6 · Tu 10–8 · Wed–Th 10–6 · Johns Creek · 770.360.8820 SoUthWeSt 238 Canton Street Fri–Sat 12–6 Mon–Tu 10–8 · Wed–Sat 10–6 · Sun 2–6 3665 Cascade Road Alpharetta · 770.740.2425 Atlanta · 404.699.6363 Mon, Wed 10–8 · Tu, Th 10–6 · Fri–Sat eASt AtLAntA noRthSiDe Mon–Tu 10–8 · Wed–Sat 10–6 · Sun 2–6 11–6 400 Flat Shoals Avenue 3295 Northside Parkway Atlanta · 404.730.5438 Atlanta · 404.814.3508 SteWARt–LAKeWooD AUBURn AVenUe ReSeARCh LiBRARY Mon 10–8 · Tu–Wed 10–6 · Th–Sat 12–6 Mon–Tu 10–8 · Wed–Th 10–6 · Fri 12–6 · 2893 Lakewood Avenue 101 Auburn Avenue Sat 10–6 Atlanta · 404.762.4054 Atlanta · 404.730.4001 eASt Point Mon 12–6 · Tu–Wed 10–6 · Th 10–8 · Mon 10–6 ·Tu–Th 12–8 · Fri–Sat 12–6 · 2757 Main Street oCee Fri–Sat 12–6 Sun 2–6 East Point · 404.762.4842 Dr. Robert e. Fulton Mon–Tu 10–8 · Wed 12–8 · Th–Sat 12–6 · 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road thoMASViLLe heiGhtS BoWen/BAnKheAD Sun 2–6 Johns Creek · 770.360.8897 1700 Thomasville Drive 2685 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Mon–Tu 10–6 · Wed–Th 10–8 · Fri–Sat Atlanta · 404.624.0620 Atlanta · 404.792.2646 FAiRBURn 10–6 · Sun 2–6 Mon–Wed 11–6 · Th–Sat 12–6 Mon 12–7 · Tu 10–6 · Wed–Sat 12–6 · Sun hobgood-Palmer 2–6 60 Valley View Drive PeAChtRee WAShinGton PARK Fairburn · 770.306.3138 1315 Peachtree Street Annie L. McPheeters BUCKheAD Mon 12–6 · Tu 10–8 · Wed–Th 10–6 · Fri– Atlanta · 404.885.7830 1116 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive ida Williams Sat 12–6 Mon–Tu 10–6 · Wed 10–8 · Th–Sat 12–6 Atlanta · 404.752.8760 269 Buckhead Avenue Mon, Wed 10–6 · Tu 10–8 · Th–Sat 12–6 Atlanta · 404.814.3500 GeoRGiA hiLL PeRRY hoMeS Mon–Tu 10–6 · Wed–Th 10–8 · Fri–Sat 250 Georgia Avenue 2011 Bolton Road WeSt enD 11–6 Atlanta · 404.730.5427 Atlanta · 404.792.4994 525 Peeples Street Mon 12–6 · Tu 10–6 · Wed 12–7 ·Th–Sat Mon–Tu 10–6 ·Wed 12–6 · Th 12–8 · Atlanta · 404.752.8740 CARVeR hoMeS 12–6 Fri–Sat 12–6 Mon 12–8 · Tu–Th 10–6 · Fri–Sat 12–6 215 Lakewood Way, Suite 104 Atlanta · 404.635.4012 hAPeViLLe PonCe De Leon Mon, Th, Fri 12–6 · Tu–Wed 10–6 · Sat 525 King Arnold Street 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue 10–4 Hapeville · 404.762.4065 Atlanta · 404.885.7820 Mon 12–7 · Tu–Th 10–6 · Fri–Sat 12–6 Mon 10–6 · Tu–Wed 10–8 · Th 10–6 · Fri 12–6 · Sat 10–6 ·Sun 2–6