About Trinity: Trinity Jackson is a photographer and mixed media visual artist who is a Wesleyan College graduate with a Bachelor’s of Art in Studio Art. Jackson's work centers on themes related to African American experiences, women's rights, politics, and social issues. Her current photography series, "Lost Girls," focuses on the prevalence of missing Black…
Central Artist Corner presents Jeannette Barnett
About Jeannette: "I am a native of Georgia. My career was one of Accounting and Budgets which I completed after thirty years of at Georgia Tech. I retired from Georgia Tech in 2013 and that is when this wondrous journey of an artist began for me. After I retired, I decided that this would be a…
Central Artist Corner presents Denise Gunter
About Denise: Denise Gunter is a mixed media collage artist who has been practicing her art since high school. She works collaboratively with her clients to create unique one of a kind, personalized pieces. A graduate of the University of Hartford with a BFA in Art Education, her career expands four decades as an educator…
Central Artist Corner Presents Lauren Lane’s “Transcendent Joy” Art Exhibit
About Lauren: "I’m Lauren Lane, a figurative and abstract painter born and raised in GA. Light, joy, and legacy are themes consistent throughout my work. I focus on the beauty in everyday moments and the richness of cultural legacy, depicting people in empowering, uplifting contexts. My inspiration springs from a deep seated belief that by…
Central Conversation | Color Our World Edition
This year's summer reading theme is Color Our World! We have chosen books that feature colorful characters, colorful settings and/or colorful authors. This is a
Juneteenth National Independence Day
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, it declared “all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State,
National Preservation Month
May is National Preservation Month! This monthly observance was first recognized in the 1970s by the National Trust. Today, it is celebrated by local, state, and federal history groups throughout the country. In Atlanta, we are lucky to have access to numerous historical sites all over the metro area. With your library card, you can…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month has been celebrated in May each year since its establishment in 1949. Its purpose is "to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness" according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). For more resources and…
Older Americans Month – May 2025
Flip the Script on Aging
Administration of Community Living (ACL) is the leading organization for the celebration of Older Americans Month every May.
Celebrating Memorial Day
Every year since 1868, Memorial Day has been observed as a day to remember and honor our fallen heroes who served in the Armed Forces. Memorial Day is observed
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