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Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library

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Women Painters And The Figure 16x9

Monday March 29, 2021 07:00 PM EDT
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Categories: Guest Lecture; Culture; Celebrating Women's History Artist and UNG Assistant Professor of Painting & Drawing Vivian Liddell will present images of figure paintings created by women artists in the Western world from the Renaissance to the present. Issues of class, gender, and power will b... [click here for more]
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Celebrating African American Heritage 2021 GnimbinAOuattara

Wednesday February 3, 2021 07:00 PM EST
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Categories: History, Celebrating African American Heritage

Dr. Gnimbin A. Ouattara will talk about effects of the 1918 pandemic on the American Black population and what lessons we can learn for the future.

This program will be held via FCPL's GoToMeeting platform. Registration is requested, and a... [click here for more]
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FCPL Writing Group 16x9 2019

Thursday September 17, 2020 06:30 PM EDT
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Categories: Writing Group

Are you a writer who is looking for a local resource and a forum for your work? Are you looking for feedback for your writing? Register now to receive a call or email from a librarian to explain how this unique program works. Registration closes one day prior to program.

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FCPL Writing Group 16x9 2019

Thursday September 3, 2020 06:30 PM EDT
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Categories: Writing Group

Are you a writer who is looking for a local resource and a forum for your work? Are you looking for feedback for your writing? Register now to receive a call or email from a librarian to explain how this unique program works. Registration closes one day prior to program.

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ForsythReadsTogether2020 RobertCJones

Thursday April 30, 2020 07:00 PM EDT
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Categories: Guest Lecture; Education; History

Robert C. Jones will discuss the overall Atlanta Campaign and talk about sites along the way that proved to be of importance.

Robert C. Jones served as President of the Kennesaw Historical Society for 21 years (1994-2015), and also served as a member o... [click here for more]
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ShowOfHands ASLStorytime 16x9 2019

Saturday March 21, 2020 01:15 PM EDT
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Categories: Early Literacy;

Join Tracey Varrone of the Brick and Ivy Studio for a storytime presented in American Sign Language where children can explore books, fingerplays, rhythm activities and more in a 45 minute storytime. Afterward, enjoy time for socializing with new friends until 3:00 p.m!

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Dr Linda Wiley 55 Web

Thursday March 19, 2020 07:00 PM EDT
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to closure of the Post Road Library location during the COVID-19 crisis.

Categories: career

Dr. Linda Wiley, CEO of Turning Point Leadership Group and author of Tame Your Tongue & Transform Your Relationship, explains the ways organizations benefit from hav... [click here for more]
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Celebrating Women S History Dr Karcheik Sims Alvarado

Saturday March 7, 2020 03:30 PM EST
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Categories: Guest Lecture; Education; History

The Civil Rights Movement spanned more than forty years. Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado will take you on an eye-opening tour to meet the women who worked tirelessly to achieve civil rights in Georgia.

About Karcheik Sims-Alvarado, Ph.D.

Dr. Karcheik Sims... [click here for more]
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Dungeons And Dragons

Saturday February 22, 2020 01:00 PM EST
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Categories: Games; Fandom Want to learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons? Now is the time! Post Road Library presents Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners, a campaign meant to teach new people how to play. Played before? Sit alongside new players and help them realize all that they can do! We are plan... [click here for more]
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Celebrating African American History Octavia Butler

Thursday February 20, 2020 07:00 PM EST
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Categories: Guest Lecture; Presented by Dr. Melissa Schindler of University of North Georgia, this talk will celebrate the life, work, and influence of Octavia Butler, one of science fiction’s pioneers. Learn how Butler paved the way for a whole generation of black women writers and prepared the wor... [click here for more]
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Celebrating African American History Octavia Butler

Thursday February 20, 2020 07:00 PM EST
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Categories: Guest Lecture; Presented by Dr. Melissa Schindler of University of North Georgia, this talk will celebrate the life, work, and influence of Octavia Butler, one of science fiction’s pioneers. Learn how Butler paved the way for a whole generation of black women writers and prepared the wor... [click here for more]
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Hal Pic 1

Monday February 3, 2020 07:00 PM EST
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Have you ever thought about writing a book to memorialize a loved one? This month’s Community Author Spotlight shines on author Hal Schmerer and his late daughter Naomi Schmerer. After his daughter Naomi lost her battle with cancer, Hal created the book Waiting for the Next Blue Sky using her phot... [click here for more]
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JustinJosephProfile

Thursday November 7, 2019 07:00 PM EST
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Forsyth County is home to many published authors. Forsyth County Public Library is fortunate to have a wealth of authors willing to share their stories. On November 7th, the Community Author Spotlight shines on Justin Joseph. Mr. Joseph will be talking about his experience as a writer and will read ... [click here for more]
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W3 WednesdayWritersWorkshop PR 16x9 2019

Wednesday November 6, 2019 06:30 PM EST
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: free,
Categories: Library Events

Are you a writer? Join us each month to share what you have written and find inspiration, constructive critiques and learn more about how you can publish your writing now! Hosted by author Ginger Garrett. For middle and high school students.

Fall Dates: August 28, 2019

S... [click here for more]
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NaNoWriMo Write That Novel PR

Saturday November 2, 2019 03:00 PM EDT
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
You start. You stop. You start. You stop. You have a great idea for a book, but you’re having trouble getting it on the page.

You’re not alone.

November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). In this program we’ll discuss ways to get and stay motivated, important things to consider while w... [click here for more]
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Sara Varon Hold Hands 16x9

Saturday October 26, 2019 10:30 AM EDT
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Nationally renowned children's book author Sara Varon pays a visit for this special program and book signing! Author of the bestselling picture books Odd Duck, President Squid, and Hold Hands, Ms. Varon will share some of her books and illustrations and talk about her work. She might even illustra... [click here for more]
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Dr Linda Wiley 55 Web

Thursday October 17, 2019 07:00 PM EDT
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: free,
Forsyth County is home to many published authors. Forsyth County Public Library is fortunate to have a wealth of authors willing to share their stories. On October 17th, the Community Author Spotlight shines on Dr. Linda Wiley who will talk about her book Tame Your Tongue & Transform Your Relationsh... [click here for more]
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The Edwardians Down To The Abbey PR

Thursday September 19, 2019 07:00 PM EDT
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
H.G. Wells once said, "Queen Victoria was like a great paperweight on men's minds. When she was removed, their ideas began to blow all over the place haphazardly." By the time of her death in 1901, the spirit of man was ready to burst and King Edward was just the monarch to open the floodgates. Th... [click here for more]
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GreatCivilizations Ancient Rome

Monday September 9, 2019 07:00 PM EDT
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
The rise of Rome as an ancient superpower led to the capture and enslavement of hundreds of thousands of people from the areas it conquered, especially Greece, the Middle East, and modern-day France and Britain. Roman slavery differed from much later U.S. slavery because it was not based on race, bu... [click here for more]
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Daniel Blackman 9 1

Thursday September 5, 2019 07:00 PM EDT
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Forsyth County is home to many published authors. Forsyth County Public Library is fortunate to have a wealth of authors willing to share their stories. This month, the Community Author Spotlight shines on Daniel Blackman. Mr. Blackman is a human rights advocate, a venture-philanthropist, a member... [click here for more]
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Epic Character Creation PR

Tuesday August 13, 2019 12:00 AM EDT
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Categories: Library Events

Do you have unique ideas for the characters in your novel, comic book, or film series? Attend this interactive workshop and learn to use a character's emotional growth as the blueprint for your epic series.

M. Jayson Graham is the owner of MJG Story Creation LLC, a compa... [click here for more]
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Tuesday June 18, 2019 12:00 AM EDT
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Categories: Education, Retirement

No Cost Social Security Workshop:

• When should I start taking my social security? • Do I get more money if I take it at 62, 65, 67 or 70? • Am I entitled to my ex spouse’s social security? • What are the tax consequences if I work and take social security?

Soci... [click here for more]
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Epic Character Creation PR

Tuesday May 21, 2019 07:00 AM EDT
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Do you have unique ideas for the characters in your novel, comic book, or film series? M. Jayson Graham will lead an interactive workshop where you will learn the basics of crafting memorable and relatable characters specifically for your epic series.

About M. Jayson Graham:

M. Jayson Graham is ... [click here for more]
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Saturday March 16, 2019 03:00 PM EDT
Forsyth County Public Library - Post Road Library Cost: Free,
Do you have an incredible idea that would make a fantastic novel, comic book, or film series? Learn the first steps for crafting it into series with author and lecturer M. Jayson Graham. You'll learn the guiding principles required for building a firm foundation from which to launch your character... [click here for more]
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