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Seeds Of Freedom

BY HESTER BASS

In Huntsville, a quiet town in Alabama: The black community was committed to demanding equality in a non-violent way. They held sit-ins in restaurants and public parks and wore jeans to church on Blue Jean Sunday. The peaceful protests ended segregation within a few months and had a ripple effect across the nation. Seeds of Freedom is an inspiring picture book that shows how racial discrimination, bullying, and unfairness can be addressed successfully with resourcefulness and perseverance.

CRAFTY TEENS: STILL I RISE

4:00 P.M. Thursday, February 9, 2023 // Washington Park

Teens will create an inspirational African American quote on canvas.

STEM: EXPERIMENT WITH ELEMENTS SERIES

3:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023

EAST ROSWELL BRANCH

Topic: Introduction to the Periodic Table and the Tin Hedgehog Experiment. Time to get elemental! Come learn about the elements, how they make up everything in or on the earth and discover how they fit into the periodic table. Then, let’s conduct an experiment to see what happens when you replace one element with another. Ages: 7-12. Registration required.

Monday Afternoon Math Tutoring

Is your child struggling with their math homework or math concepts? Do they need personal tutoring help? Our local math tutor is offering free 30-minute sessions on Monday afternoons for students in grades 1-12. Parents and caregivers are welcome to sit in the sessions and learn as well. Please register for your time on the Milton Library program page.

Upcoming tutoring dates:

February 6 and 20, 2023

March 6 and 20, 2023

April 10 and 24, 2023

Time from 4:00pm-5:30 30-minute blocks

BLACK HISTORY MONTH STORYTIME CELEBRATION!

10:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 // Metropolitan

It’s a special storytime in honor of Black History Month! We can’t wait to see you there!

Prime Time Family Reading is back at the Mechanicsville and Louise Watley at Southeast Atlanta libraries. Prime Time Family Reading is a distinctive six-week humanities program of reading, storytelling and Socratic discussion which highlights the importance of families reading together not only to discuss cultural and ethical themes, but to improve

Yoga With Michael

Join us for a relaxing yoga class! No registration is needed. Please bring a mat or towel. Class will be held every first and third Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. See you there! Age: Teens

2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 18, 2023 // Peachtree comprehension, vocabulary, and analytical skills. Families who participate in Prime Time Family Reading will learn the Socratic method and discover how to delve deeper into the stories shared together. During Prime Time, families visit the library together to share a meal and stories with both a storyteller and scholar who will lead the discussion of the selected books. The program is intended to illustrate how literature can enrich lives, strengthen family bonds, and improve critical thinking. Registration is required and interested families are encouraged to register for the program at either the Mechanicsville Library or the Louise Watley at Southeast Atlanta Library via fulcolibrary.org or by calling the preferred library. Prime Time kicks off at the Mechanicsville Library on February 28 and at the Louise Watley at Southeast Atlanta on March 13.

Prime Time Family Reading is back at the Mechanicsville and Louise Watley at Southeast Atlanta libraries.

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. This year’s theme, “There’s More to the Story” encourages library users to share their story and why patrons across Fulton County love their library! Share your story with us on social media #NLW23. Learn about more programs celebrating NLW ’23 at www.fulcolibrary.org/events.