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In this mini episode, Emily and Andrea of the Cumming Library talk about Emily Henry's new book  Happy Place , which focuses on an engaged couple who broke up and now must act like they are still together while on a trip with their friends.

In this mini episode, Brooke of the Hampton Park Library recommends Clytemnestra by Constanza Casati , a retelling of Greek mythology focusing on Clytemnestra, the Queen of Mycenae and the wife of Agamemnon.

In this mini episode, Brittany of the Post Road Library shares one of her favorite reads of the year: The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles, a historical romance set in Regency England.   

In this mini episode, Anu of the Sharon Forks Library sits down with Amy Billings, Youth Services Supervisor at the Sharon Forks Library, for some children's book recommendations on this summer's theme: All Together Now. Books discussed in this episode: Animal Teams written by Caroline Stamps and illustrated by Charlotte Milner Boxitects by Kim Smith Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer by Megan M...

In this special mini episode, Ross speaks with Melissa of the Cumming Library about one of her favorite books, Persuasion by Jane Austen, and an upcoming Austen-themed program series happening this summer at our Cumming branch.  Program Dates Regency Crafts with Jane Austen Friday  Jun 9, 2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Learn Regency Dance Saturday  Jun 17, 2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Escape Mr. Wickham Saturda...

In this episode, Ross interviews Programming Manager Kim Ottesen about our upcoming Summer Reading Program, themed "All Together Now!" Join us for a sneak preview of programming and prizes.  Summer Reading Kickoffs: Sharon Forks - May 30, 2023  Post Road - May 31, 2023  Cumming - June 1, 2023   Hampton Park - June 2, 2023 Important Dates: Summer Reading registration starts on May 1, 2023.  Summer...

Chitra Divakaruni, author of  One Amazing Thing , joins host Ross Gericke to talk about her inspiration for the novel, her literary influences, and the power of sharing stories. One Amazing Thing is the 2023 Forsyth Reads Together book selection. 

History and True Crime collide! Dr. Erin Bush, professor at the University of North Georgia, discusses violent women, death dioramas, and her upcoming talk at the Post Road Library on how the murder of the Bailey sisters affected the Temperance movement in Georgia. She also previews her new book  Under the Guise of Protection: Wayward Girls, Eugenics, and the Growth of Social Authority in Twentiet...

JoyEllen Williams from Kennesaw State University discusses her role as an archivist and her upcoming program at FCPL.

Programming Manager Cleo Joyce talks about the exciting return of full Summer Reading programming and some cool Summer Reading prizes.

Youth Services Supervisor Kayla Bolton talks about the FCPL Reads in 2022 program.  More information can be found at https://www.forsythpl.org/fcpl-reads

Author Jeff Shaara discusses his book  Gods and Generals , the official selection of Forsyth Reads Together in 2022.  Come see Jeff Shaara in person at the Forsyth Conference Center on March 7th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Programming Manager Cleo Joyce talks Winter Reading Fun prizes and upcoming programs.

Library Board Chair Mary Helen McGruder provides some unique insight on the library's past and some tantalizing hints about its future.

Information Specialist Alicia Cavitt discusses Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, the September selection of the Page Turners book club at Sharon Forks.

Programming Manager Cleo Joyce talks about the exciting return of in-person programming to all FCPL branches.

Martha and Jimmy McConnell, Co-Presidents of the Historical Society of Cumming/Forsyth County, recount the life of James Vann, his mysterious death and burial, and his legacy in Forsyth County.

Materials Services Manager Jeff Fisher takes us through the process of adding, maintaining, and removing a book from the library's collection.

Branch Manager Denise Leeson discusses the Cumming Library's new roof renovation, along with a number of other interesting projects occurring this summer.

Host Ross Gericke and Materials Services Supervisor Jeff Fisher discuss the 2021 Reading Challenge and provide a few book recommendations along the way.

Hitch a ride on the library's new bookmobile with Outreach Specialist Lorraine Lane.

Program Manager Tracy Walker talks about Winter Reading Fun and some exciting programming coming in 2021.

Outreach Specialists Lorraine Lane and Joanie Goforth talk about the unique way the library provides services to laundromat users in Forsyth county.

Jodie Barger, President of the FCPL Friends and Advocates, announces the reopening of the library bookstores on October 1st.  She also talks about the important role the Friends and Advocates play for the library and how you can join.

Librarians Brooke Rose and Amy Szvetecz return to discuss recent exciting changes to our virtual programming options.