ou may be like me, a bit in awe of the realization that things often appear to be greatly out of order. Of note, are wars and other threats of unrest around the world; storms in nearby cities and island locations; as well as other local and national concerns that are shared with us via social media and broadcast news outlets. It is difficult to track all the information received daily. However, libraries stand as beckons of direction to research tools; educational study; as well as to leisure reading pursuits.
Libraries do not exist to tell you what to think or believe. They only serve to make you aware of those tools that may lead you to form your own opinions and to enable you access to print and online resources to assist you in your life-long endeavors.
As you know, your personal beliefs may run contrary to those things you read and hear. However, the inherent function of libraries continues to be to preserve materials that respect your determination of what is relevant to you and your family.
That’s why you are constantly invited to visit the libraries and to experience all they have to offer,
during which time you seek your own answers; and follow your own path through the aisles; through the Dewey Decimal System; and to using the computers to click onto whatever you want to know.
Please continue to make it your destination place as 2022 moves out of the way; so that 2023 can unfold.
Libraries are the keepers of resources. Hopefully, libraries challenge, surprise and assist you in your quest for order; or in your quest to understand the disorder.
Priscilla Borders Vice Chair, District 4
Joseph Piontek District 1 Paul Kaplan District 2
Nina Radakovich District 3 Marjorie L. Kimborough District 6 Linda Jordan District 7 Damian Denson Ex-officio
VOLUN TEERS
ENHANCE OUR PROGRAMS
olunteers share their time and talent at the library every day. Over 322 volunteers led or assisted with library programs this year.
Volunteers provide expertise for classes in art, coding, computers, crafts, dance, ESL, Lego, Mahjong, meditation, music, Scrabble, Spanish, STEAM, Tai Chi, writing and several types of yoga. They also present author talks, book clubs, chess clubs and sessions on college admissions, Dungeons and Dragons, math tutoring, mentorship, outreach programs, pet storytimes, tax preparations and tutoring.
Junior League of Atlanta volunteers share Journey to Literacy storytimes, activities and free books at four different library locations. United Way’s Learning Spaces volunteers lead family programming at three libraries. John Riley has been offering marketing and email classes, plus hosting author showcases since 2007 at six different libraries. Cleveland Avenue hosts a quilting group and Milton hosts a crochet class.
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are small to allow participants to have a lot of interaction with their instructor.
“Wally and Kim are both extremely reliable and punctual, very organized, creative, passionate about teaching and beloved by their students.
One of the students, Hyunsook Jung is a professional musician from South Korea, who entertains the students before each class. I think this is a great visual to demonstrate what an enjoyable experience these classes are for all those involved,” stated Assistant Branch Manager Michael Salpeter.
Volunteer led programs help the library, but also benefit the volunteer. Jean Chen has led dance classes since 2010 at Northeast/Spruill Oaks and stated, “I enjoy teaching line dance and making new friends. The class makes everyone feel young, happy and healthy.” Bulgarian Folk Dance volunteers recently started at the Northeast/Spruill Oaks library on Saturday mornings. Members are grateful for the library space which allows the group to keep the traditions alive.
Meet with your Branch Manager if you would like to share your expertise with your library community! For more information or to apply, visit fulcolibrary.org/volunter
is a valuable program that brings together like minded individuals in the community through healthy strategic competition,” Youth Services Librarian Leah Germon shared of the chess program, led by Stephen Cole.
impacts the West End branch by “educating and providing information to parents about the dangers of teen gangs. Volunteer, TK Shields, uses her personal experience with her own son to share signs and intervention,” states Bonita McZorn, Branch Manager
Volunteer Mariela Mileva stated, “I enjoy dancing and sharing the beauty of Bulgarian dances and music with other people. Volunteering is a great opportunity that the library provides us so we can show the world our heritage dances.”
VISIT THE MAGISTRATE COURT 101: R.E.A.C.H CLINIC FOR SMALL CLAIMS HELP
Do you have questions about a matter in the Magistrate Court of Fulton County? Do you need help with a small claims, garnishment or private warrant case?
The Magistrate Court R.E.A.C.H Clinic provides free, limited legal services to people with cases in the Magistrate Court of Fulton County. The clinic gives our community the opportunity to speak with licensed attorneys, law students,
WASHINGTON PARK 10/19/22 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
KIRKWOOD 11/02/22 - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
HAPEVILLE 11/07/22 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CASCADE 11/09/22 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
DOGWOOD 11/14/22 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
To schedule an appointment, call 404-613-9307 or visit fulcolibrary.org/reach-clinic to schedule an appointment directly.
and other staff to help navigate their case, complete forms, and understand court procedures. Clinic staff will not offer or give any legal advice. This empowers you to be your best advocate. Sessions will be avaiable at ten of our branches for your convenience.
NORTHWEST @ SCOTTS CROSSING 11/16/22 - 1:00 AM - 1:00 PM
EAST POINT 11/29/22 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
CENTRAL 12/07/22 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
WOLF CREEK 12/13/22 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PONCE DE LEON 12/14/22 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia Northside Nov 10 // 11:00 AM
More than 5 million Americans are living with dementia and another 16 million provide unpaid care for them. At this event, get information and support you can trust from an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer.
Local Author Showcase Evelyn G Lowery Library at Cascade Dec 17 // 1:00 PM
Meet published Georgia authors for panel discussions to answer questions about their work, autograph books, and discuss their journeys as authors. The Showcase will include adult and children’s books. Come and support our local authors!
BY FANNIE FLAGG
One cold November day, Oswald T. Campbell receives an unwelcome diagnosis from his doctor. His only hope is to leave the harsh Chicago winter and spend time in a warm climate. With no family ties and little money, Campbell moves to the small town of Lost River in southern Alabama in belief that this will be his last Christmas. There he meets a community of quirky characters who embrace him wholeheartedly and bring him back to life in more ways than he could have imagined. This charming cozy holiday story is one you will want to read every year.
REVIEW WRITTEN BY SWALENA G, EAST ROSWELLnative
November is National Picture Book Month, as well as Native American Heritage Month, so there is no better time to highlight these beautiful and enlightening picture books written by indigenous authors. Reading to children provides many benefits, such as promoting language comprehension and literacy, and offering a time for children and parents to bond. Children also thrive when they see themselves and their culture reflected in the books they read. Children also thrive when they are introduced to different cultures, which is why diversity in books is so important.
Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people’s water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth’s most sacred resource. Inspired by the many indigenousled movements across North America, this bold and lyrical picture book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption.
Ever wondered about the sounds of your surroundings? Download Here Song, a mobile app which allows users to trace their landscape and create tonal resonances or sonic stories that engage directly with the land. Inspired by the tradition of Northern Plain Tribes of the North Americas, Here Song studies horizon lines to create melodies. Experience the Here Song melodies of popular Atlanta locations today!
Jenna, a member of the Muscogee, or Creek Nation, borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow. The book also includes a note about the jingle dance tradition and its regalia.
Because her good luck cat eight of his nine lives in narrow Native American girl worries
WE ARE THE WATER PROTECTORS by Carol Lindstrome
JINGLE DANCER by Cynthia Leitich Smith
WE ARE by Traci The word members of in the fall with Cherokee year
THE GOOD LUCK by Joy Harjo
good luck cat Woogie has already used up nine lives in narrow escapes from disaster, a American girl worries when he disappears.
The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy.
As young Awâsis searches for the ingredients to make Kohkum’s world-famous bannock recipe, they run into a variety of other-than-human relatives that help them along in their journey. Includes a pronunciation guide and Kohkum’s world-famous bannock recipe at the back of the book.
The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences.
Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells the story of a post-colonial food that is a shared tradition for Native American families all across the North American continent.
BOWWOW POWWOW by Brenda J. Childs
When Uncle and Windy Girl attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls
Two sisters on the run. What they don’t know is that there’s a man on their trail – a man with dark secrets and a disturbing motive.
The story of a diver, haunted by loss, afraid of the watery deep, and longing for a death he cannot reconcile with God.
When the most famous toddler in America is kidnapped, it makes international headlines. His parents are famous, wealthy, and beautiful.
With his signature heartwarming characters and immersive storytelling, Kawaguchi invites the reader to ask themselves: what would you change if you could travel back in time?
A group of siblings gather for Christmas in upstate New York to try to decide, through rising tensions and old hurts, what to do with the house their recently deceased mother has left them.
In this new collection, Claire shares recipes for cakes, pies, custards, cookies and more, all crafted to be as streamlined as possible. (No stand mixer? No problem! You won’t need one.)
Sunday, November 20, 2022 // Virtual 3:00 PM // Register at: bit.ly/3REDFWv
What the Children Told Us is the story of the towering intellectual and emotional partnership between two scholars who highlighted the psychological effects of racial segregation. The Clarks’ story is one of courage, love, and an unfailing belief that Black children deserved better than what society was prepared to give them. It is the story of two bright, energetic, ordinary people whose unrelenting activism played a critical role in the landmark 1954 case, Brown v. Board of Education. The Clarks’ decades of impassioned advocacy, their inspiring marriage, and their enduring work shines a light on the power of passion and unrelenting commitment.
Tim Spofford has taught writing and journalism in schools and colleges and has a Doctor of Arts in English degree from the State University at Albany. He’s published articles in The New York Times, Newsday, Mother Jones, Columbia Journalism Review and other publications. He also worked as a copy editor, most recently at the St. Petersburg Times in Florida, where he coached young editors. Spofford is an avid hiker, swimmer and landscaper. He lives with his wife, Barbara, in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Lee, Massachusetts.
Sunday, November 6, 2022 3:00PM | Register at: bit.ly/3CwlYUN
The Baton Foundation, in partnership with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, will host a lecture about the nexus of the Choctaw Nation, the Confederacy and enslaved Blacks.
In Choctaw Confederates: The American Civil War in Indian Country (The University of North Carolina Press, 2021), Professor Fay Yarbrough reveals that, while sovereignty and states’ rights mattered to Choctaw leaders, the survival of slavery also determined the Nation’s support of the Confederacy. Mining service records for approximately 3,000 members of the First Choctaw and Chickasaw Mounted Rifles,
Yarbrough examines the experiences of Choctaw soldiers and notes that although their enthusiasm waned as the war persisted, military service allowed them to embrace traditional masculine roles that were disappearing in a changing political and economic landscape.
By drawing parallels between the Choctaw Nation and the Confederate states, Yarbrough looks beyond the traditional binary of the Union and Confederacy and reconsiders the historical relationship between Native populations and slavery.
Fay A. Yarbrough is professor of history at Rice University (Houston, TX) and the author of Race and the Cherokee Nation (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2008).
The Baton Foundation, in partnership with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, will host a lecture about the lives and work of Drs. Kenneth and Mamie Clark—the originators of the famous “doll test”.
Friday, December 30, 2022 // 3:00 PM
Join the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History for its Annual Kwanzaa Celebration. This celebration commemorates the Afro-diasporic values of community and heritage enshrined by the cultural holiday of Kwanzaa. The program will feature African Dance performances by the All-Sistah Dance Ensemble Giwayen Mata, and remarks by educator and master of ceremonies, Dr. Chike Akua.
Senior Sip & Paint November 17 // 10:30 - 12:00
Cubism is an artistic movement created by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, which employs geometric shapes in depictions of humans and other forms. Join us for a day of painting and creating colorful memories.
November 18 & 19
The Central Library will have a cardmaking station where the community and families can come together to make cards and reflect on what they are thankful for.
Make a Holiday Ornament December 2 & 3
Visit the ornamentmaking station set up where you can craft a beautiful holiday ornament. Different designs will be presented, and plenty of supplies will be available so the whole family can participate!
Lunar New Year Celebration January 20 & 21
Learn about the history and culture surrounding the Lunar New Year. January 22, 2023, will start the Year of the Rabbit. In celebration, the Central Library will have crafts, games, and food.
Black Panther Viewing November 5 // 12 - 3:00
King T’Challa returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as the new leader. However, T’Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by divisions within his own country. When two enemies conspire to destroy Wakanda, the hero known as Black Panther must join forces with C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Wakandan Special Forces to prevent Wakanda from being drawn into a world war.
Belgian passports are now a lot more colorful. Debuted on February 7, the new passport design features illustrations of beloved Belgian cartoon characters like Tintin and the Smurfs as a tribute
to the importance of comics in Belgian culture. Please join us for an exhibit from the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs that explores the different elements of the new Belgian passport.
A documentary on Cultural Revival in Native American Communities, the film focuses on youth empowerment, the value of traditional ceremonies and teachings, and the impact these traditions are having on young Native People. Co-produced with native cultural educator George Amiotte, this production is presented and spoken in the words of native spiritual leaders.
The Georgia Library Service For The Blind And Print Disabled or GLS (formerly known as GLASS) is the statewide Network Library of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), a division of the Library Of Congress.
All services are free of charge to all ages within the print disabled community. Talking book machines and cartridges are mailed Free Matter For The Blind to those who request this service. Additionally, BARD (Braille and Audio Download Service) is an app available on Android and Apple devices for downloading of titles spanning almost all genres, periods of history and in various languages.
The GLS Outreach Librarians travel the state and are available to come to your location to demonstrate the service, conduct presentations on other features of the program and to register eligible individuals onsite. For more information or to schedule an Outreach session anywhere in the state, please call 1-800-248-6701 or email gls@georgialibraries.org.
The Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled program allows you to continue reading on your own.
APPLY FOR THE SERVICE TODAY!
Call 1 (800) 248-6701 or visit gls.georgialibraries.org
CENTRAL LIBRARY One Margaret Mitchell Square Atlanta • 404.612.8700
AUBURN AVENUE RESEARCH LIBRARY 101 Auburn Avenue NE Atlanta • 404.613.4001
ADAMS PARK 2231 Campbellton Rd. Atlanta • 404.612.9200
COLLEGE PARK 3647 Main Street Atlanta • 404.612.9601
DOGWOOD 1838 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW Atlanta • 404.612.3900
EAST ATLANTA 400 Flat Shoals Ave. SE Atlanta • 404.613.7320
KIRKWOOD 11 Kirkwood Road NE Atlanta • 404.613.7200
LOUISE WATLEY LIBRARY
AT SOUTHEAST ATLANTA 1463 Pryor Road Atlanta • 404.613.5771
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. 409 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. Atlanta • 404.730.1185
OCEE 5090 Abbotts Bridge Rd. Johns Creek • 404.613.6840
PALMETTO 9111 Cascade Palmetto Hwy Palmetto • 404.613.4075
The braille and talking book program is a free library service administered by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress. The program is provided through a nationwide network of cooperating libraries that lend reading materials to residents of the United States and its territories and U.S. citizens living abroad who are unable to read or use regular print materials because of a visual or physical disability. Anyone, regardless of age, who experiences blindness, low vision or the inability to hold a book and turn pages may participate in the braille and talking book program.
PEACHTREE 1315 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta • 404.885.7830
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The service is also available to people with reading disabilities such as dyslexia. Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (GLS) lends high-quality talking books and the easy-to-use talking-book players needed to use them free of charge. The materials are circulated by postage-free mail. In addition, GLS o ers access to large print books and to audio or braille magazines.
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Talking books and magazines in audio and braille formats are available online and on the go through the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) service and the BARD Mobile app for smartphones and tablets.
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AT PONCE DE LEON 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Atlanta • 404.613.7310
APPLY FOR THE SERVICE TODAY! Call 1 (800) 248-6701 or visit gls.georgialibraries.org
Georgia Library Service (GLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled administers Georgia’s talking book and braille program so Georgians who are unable to read standard print due to a disability get accessible reading material at no cost!
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