Dig into Discovery: Juneteenth June is the beginning of Summer Reading. The theme for Summer Reading is Unearth a story and the Year of the Book theme for June is Dig into Discovery. In the United States there is a holiday called Juneteenth. Juneteenth has a history complete with symbolism. To help kids delve deeper…
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May is a day to remember Mexico's victory over French forces at Puebla on May 5, 1862. In the United States the celebration of this occasion has grown to include the entire country. Fulton County Library System invites you to use the Library's resources to learn more about this…
Words that Move Us
Poetry: Words that Move Us
Jazz Appreciation Month
April is Jazz Appreciation Month.
Strength in Every Story
As this is year of the book, there is Strength in Every Story. As the first quarter of this year comes to a close, let’s reflect on the body of work by and about some of the notable figures who are no longer among us. In every life there is a story. Stories teach, inspire…
March is Crochet Month
Crochet Month is in March.
Haiti Independence Day
Haiti Independence Day is 1 January. Haiti gained independence in 1804 from France. “Bònn Fèt Endepandans!”
eRead Kids now in Palace Project
ERead Kids is now in Palace Project. This is a great place to look for materials for Young Readers.
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a seven-day event to celebrate heritage, resilience and family of Black people in the United States diaspora. This celebration of culture and family was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. Like the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, there are symbols and principles for each day. Kwanzaa begins on 26 December and ends on…
Assata Shakur 1947-2025
Assata Olugbala Shakur Remembering Assata Olugbala Shakur 1947-2025 As we age, those we consider heroes and heroines began to depart this life. On Thursday 25 September 2025, Assata Olugbala Shakur transitioned from this life. Assata Shakur was born on 16 July 1947 in New York. At birth her parents named her JoAnne Deborah Byron. Assata…
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