Long Live the Revolution(s)!
The Fourth may have just passed, but July is known as the month of revolution for a reason! Besides our own Independence day, July is known for over two dozen official independence or revolutionary...
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Book Club Options
Have you ever had difficulty deciding what to read next? A book club can help you discover books that you might have otherwise completely overlooked, or prompt you to read a title that has long been on...
View ArticleBack to School Bash!
As the end of July draws near, it's time to prepare for the Atlanta Public Schools' Back to School Bash! This event is held at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), and it's important to remember...
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Make Your Own Fun (and cakes)!
Looking for some indoor activities to beat the heat this week? Why not pick up a new skill by taking the classic Wilton Method of Cake Decorating series? Wondering where the neighborhood cake lady of...
View ArticleFeeling STEAMy?
It's hot enough outside at this time of year in Atlanta that after a rain steam will sometimes rise off blacktop roads. If you or others around you have ever wondered why and how that happens, you may...
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What is High-Dosage Tutoring?
One of the academic recovery options being explored by educators this year is high-dosage tutoring (HDT). An eBook on this subject by Paper.co, our best online tutoring service, is available for...
View ArticleDragon Award Nominees for 2021 Available at Fulton County Libraries
The list of nominees for the 2021 Dragon Awards have been announced! These annual awards are given out to writers and works during the Southeast's largest fan convention, DragonCon. The categories...
View ArticleHomework Help for the New School Year
Worried that your books at home might have out-of-date information in history and science? Want to help the students in your life with math, but confused by the latest curriculum? Fulton County Library...
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Songs for Labor Day
American folk music has a rich tradition that ties in with the nation's history of labor and labor movements. This weekend, why not stream some of these songs through Freegal, or watch some...
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Fulton County Libraries
Looking for resources to help your celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 - October 15? Fulton County Library System has over two hundred Spanish language magazine titles...
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It’s Birthday Time! Welcome, New Arrivals to Atlanta.
If you know someone who just welcomed a baby into their family, you're not alone! Nine of the top ten birthdays from 1994 to 2014 were in September (the only exception being July seventh, which skews...
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Lesson Plans for the Holidays
If you're an educator or parent teaching at home, you know that holiday lesson plans can be a challenge! You need to stay on track with your curriculum standards and still be seasonal. Fulton County...
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Favorite Genre Reads of Fulton County Library System Patrons
The October-December Online Book Club pick is that instant classic of the True Crime genre, Michelle McNamara's I'll Be Gone in the Dark. While True Crime books and documentaries have been enjoying a...
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Local History in Electronic Resources
Interested in learning about the recent past of Atlanta and neighboring communities? Overdrive and the Libby App have a number of great books examining our recent past - from the days of disco to the...
View ArticleDownloadable Class Sets and Classics
While Overdrive and the Libby App will allow users to check out high demand books with one use at a time (just like physical books), sometimes there can be a wait. So if you're looking for a title that...
View ArticleExplore the Positive Aspects of Fear with Nonfiction eBooks
With Halloween week ahead, why not take take some time to learn about the things that our society finds scary? The collection nonfiction so good it's scary highlights titles on Overdrive and the Libby...
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Native American History in Georgia
With abundant resources in our lush river valleys and along the coast, it's no wonder that as long as humans have known about this land, it's been settled! Georgia has been a land of many cultures...
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Holiday Prep Time!
From Diwali last week until Chinese New Year in mid-February, the calendar is now firmly within holiday season! With at least one cultural celebration a week happening for the next twelve weeks, it can...
View ArticleFamily Road Trip Listens
Now that preparations for the holiday season are well underway, it's time to think about how to make the drive to your gathering more pleasant. Will everyone be using earphones and in their own world,...
View ArticleHow to Listen to Downloadable Audiobooks in Your Car
The following directions are meant to assist library patrons in downloading and playing eAudiobooks for road trips and commutes. Everyone will have a different combination of personal device and car...
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