We are at the end of quarter one for the Year of the Book, and the staff at Central Library let poetry move them. Check out some of the amazing displays our staff put together. All books on display are available for checkout inside the library. Click photo to enlarge:
3rd Floor – Poetry in Motion
3rd Floor – Poetry in Motion (2)
3rd Floor – Poetry in Motion (3)
3rd Floor – Mood Poems
3rd Floor – Mood Poems (4)
3rd Floor – Mood Poems (2)
3rd Floor – Mood Poems (3)
This gallery contains two Poetry in Motion book displays on the third floor. The first one is a shelf display near the elevators. Visitors will find books on renowned classic poets, readers guides, literature for aspiring poets, and more. The second display is inside a glass case near the computers. Visitors will find a mix of modern and classic poets and pockets outside of the case with short mood poems inside. Visitors are encouraged to take a poem and leave a poem.
3rd Floor Poetry in Motion Shelf Display by Doug M. and Mood Poem Glass Case Display by Nechelle R.
3rd Floor – Plant Based Dieting (2)
3rd Floor – Plant Based Dieting
Behind the Poetry in Motion Shelf Display is the Plant-Based Dieting Shelf Display. Visitors will find plant-based cookbooks and information about how and why one should begin a plant-based diet with resources from the American Heart Association and Harvard Medical School.
3rd Floor Plant Based Dieting Shelf Display by Doug M.
3rd Floor – Environmental Awareness (2)
3rd Floor – Environmental Awareness
3rd Floor – Criminal Justice Reform (2)
3rd Floor – Criminal Justice Reform
On the other side of the Plant-based Dieting Display are the Environmental Awareness and Criminal Justice Reform Corners. In the Environmental Awareness Corner, visitors will find books and booklists on sustainability, ecofiction, and global warming, as well as helpful information from the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). In the Criminal Justice Reform Corner, visitors will find books related to criminal justice reform and local reform resources, such as the Fulton County Law Library and the Mayor's Office of One Atlanta.
3rd Floor Environmental Awareness/Earth Day and Criminal Justice Reform Shelf Displays by Doug M.
4th Floor – Community Poems
4th Floor – Poetry in Motion (2)
4th Floor – Poetry in Motion
On the Children and Teens floor, visitors will find the book display for Poetry in Motion near the stairs. On these shelves are books of poetry or about poetry and poets that are suitable for ages 0-17. Visit the Children's area to write a poem and have your work displayed on the community poem board!
4th Floor Community Poem Board and Poetry in Motion Shelf Display by Leilani M. and Kaelah O.
4th Floor – Natl Library Week (3)
4th Floor – Natl Library Week (4)
4th Floor – Natl Library Week (5)
4th Floor – Natl Library Week (6)
4th Floor – Natl Library Week
4th Floor – Natl Library Week (2)
National Library Week is upon us! It is an annual celebration where libraries host special programming aimed at promoting reading and library services for all ages. Visitors of the children and teen areas will find book displays with material suitable for ages 0-17. Visit the Teen's area to write what brings you joy and have it displayed on our Joy Board!
4th Floor Children and Teen National Library Week Displays by Leilani M. and Kaelah O.
4th Floor – Spring Earth Day
4th Floor Spring, Easter, & Earth Day Display by Kaelah O.
Blog post by Nechelle Roberts, Library Associate
For more information about programs and displays at Central Library, call 404-612-8700 or visit https://www.fulcolibrary.org/central-library/, opens a new window.
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