DIRECTOR'S BLOG
WELCOME
Thank you for taking the time to visit the new Director's blog. I hope you will find this page useful as I share information about new things happening at Fulton County Library System. I hope to share information with you about new books and materials, digital resources and programming at the library.
I will enjoy sharing books I am currently reading and will appreciate hearing from you and even learning about books you might recommend for me!
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Director's Blogs
Directors Blog - April 2025
Hello. Can you believe this is the 100th anniversary of Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby? Many of you probably remember that novel as one the…
Directors Blog - March 2025
Libraries can be at the center of our lives; and/or may direct and help focus our lives. They are sometimes places of refuge from the…
Directors Blog - February 2025
Please join me in looking ahead with anticipation to a fascinating spring. It may be filled with wonder and surprise, but you will meet the…
Directors Blog – January 2025
It’s been said that people no longer make it a point to declare resolutions at the start of a new year. That is understandable because…
Directors Blog - December 2024
In every season information is found to be necessary about so many things making it impossible to list the needs or to know what will be…
Directors Blog - November 2024
The year is winding down just as the leaves fall and cool weather sets in; so let’s take those changes as challenges. We all know there…
Directors Blog - October 2024
Many storms have been weathered lately, with a lot of loss of life, homes, libraries, and other buildings. First responders were tested by…
Directors Blog - September 2024
Hello. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. That means you need to put your card to work and stop by your local library to see what is…
Directors Blog - August 2024
Do you ever feel that you are simply coloring outside the lines as you move through your daily life? It can appear that way as time keeps…
Directors Blog - June 2024
The month of June is finally here. It signifies the passing of almost half a year. There are times when certain months bring memories that…
Directors Blog - May 2024
May is sometimes like the Kickstarter of vacations, summer outings, and time away from school. It seems to put us on a trajectory of…
Directors Blog - April 2024
At the risk of sounding like the biggest nerd of all time, the best place in the world to be is surrounded by lots and lots of books. I,…
Director's Blog - March 2024
Women’s History Month is observed each year in March. Just like the Academy Awards, each of us can highlight the achievements of women…
Director's Blog - February 2024
February brings with it the promise of spring in its wake, and the engaging pursuit of love and happiness. With Valentine’s Day, a lot of…
Director's Blog - January 2024
One thing, now obvious to me, is that the only thing that is constant is change. That statement is evident as time changes; and…
Director's Blog - December 2023
Happy holidays; and the best of the new year to you, your family, and friends! There are numerous libraries throughout the nation and…
Director's Blog - Resolve to Read
Resolve to Read - Summer 2020 Update
The library continues to hold online programs like Storytime, book clubs, cooking shows, adult storytime and more.
Resolve to Read - June 2020
Have you been spending your summer catching up on your reading? We know this summer has proven to be unlike any other before COVID-19. …
Resolve to Read - April 2020
While we have all been spending more and more time at home, digital services from your library are more important than ever! Did you know…
Resolve to Read - February 2020
Ever wonder what the most checked out books are at your local library? No need to wonder anymore! Check out this article…
Resolve to Read with Celebrating and Practicing Kindness
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." - Aesop.
New Year's Resolutions
It's a brand New Year!! Do you have any resolutions? Here are some ideas for teens for making resolutions in the new year.
Senegal West Africa
Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country in West Africa, situated on the Atlantic Ocean coastline.
Bridging Black Heritage and Scientific Discovery.
This list highlights the significant historical influence and continuous contributions of Black scientists.
BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY
During the month of May the Auburn Avenue Research Library is celebrating the life, legacy and teachings of Malcolm
Black Women & The Visual Arts
The Auburn Avenue Research Library is celebrating Women's History month by highlighting the works of Black Women Visual Artists.
Black Women, their Work and the World
Celebrate the remarkable achievements of black women this Women's History Month with a specifically curated collection of titles by AARL.
Kwame Alexander
Discover the captivating world of Children's and Young Adult Literature crafted by the talented Kwame Alexander.
African Americans and the Arts
This Readers' Advisory highlights the role African American artists have played in shaping various fields of cultural expression.
60 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE IN KENYA
On December 12, 1963, Kenya, a country located in East Africa, declared its independence from the United Kingdom.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Tina Turner
This reader's advisory includes resources that celebrate the life and legacy of rock and roll royalty Tina Turner.