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!
RECENT POSTS
Director's Blogs
Director’s Blog: MAY 2022
Hello and here’s hoping spring has ushered in spectacular days and wonderful opportunities for everyone. You will most certainly have a…
Director’s Blog: APRIL 2022
Greetings, Now is the time to renew your love of libraries, and a time to celebrate and promote books, learning and reading. The reason…
Director’s Blog: March 2022
Women. I really think I could stop at that very small punctuation mark. But doing so will not tell the story of those we salute in…
Director’s Blog: February 2022
Hi! The month of February is well-known for its focus on the observance of Black History Month. To that end, the Fulton County Library…
Director’s Blog: January 2022
Happy New Year! If you are like me, you may have been almost certain that the tide would turn when 2021 ended. You may have thought…
Director’s Blog: December 2021
Hello everyone. I can truly say, in the words of the great Carol Burnett’s closing theme song, ”I’m so glad we had this time together.”…
Director’s Blog: November 2021
Excitement started to build as soon as Halloween was imminent. Now, November ushers in all of the rest of the year’s fall holidays. …
Director's Blog: October 2021
Today is one of the most special days ever for the Fulton County Library System (FCLS). The reason it is so special is because the Central…
Director's Blog: September 2021
Time is something that continues to steam roll all around us. There never seems to be enough of it. But one thing I do know is that…
Director's Blog: August 2021
The month of August always finds me longing for a return to school. Yes, even after all these years, I still want the excitement of going…
Director's Blog: July 2021
The year was 1776. That will soon be 245 years ago! The Declaration of Independence was signed by men who could not have known that…
Director's Blog: June 2021
Welcome back to the Library! As of June 1st, 33 of the libraries are now open Monday through Saturday for you to visit. Come on in and…
Director's Blog: May 30, 2021
As I traveled this weekend around metro Atlanta and into the South Georgia area, smiling faces greeted me without hesitation. People of…
Director's Blog: May 2021
Let’s welcome the month of May. Do you remember when schools had May Day activities? I know that was a long time ago and dates me. …
Director's Blog: April 2021
Hello everyone. Just as spring arrives, new possibilities are on the horizon. Let’s collectively begin the journey from the devastation of…
Director's Blog: March 2021
What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? I'll give you time for your considered opinion. However, it is hard to pick just one. It's…
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.
Book Review: David Copperfield's History of Magic
Looking for your next read? Check out David Copperfield's History of Magic by David Copperfield, reviewed by Fulco Library staff, Andaiye S.
Picture Book Review: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Looking for your next read? Check out Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett, reviewed by Fulco Library staff, Anne A.
Picture Book Review: The Thing About Spring by Daniel Kirk
Looking for your next read? Check out The Thing About Spring by Daniel Kirk, reviewed by Fulco Library staff, Kate L.
Book Review: The Maid by Nita Prose
Looking for your next read? Check out The Maid by Nita Prose, reviewed by Fulco Library staff, Swalena G.
Book Review: The Sorority Murder by Allison Brennan
Looking for your next read? Check out The Sorority Murder by Allison Brennan, reviewed by Fulco Library staff, Meredith L.
Picture Book Review: Gnome by Fred Blunt
Looking for your next read? Check out Gnome by Fred Blunt, reviewed by Fulco Library staff, Kate L.
FulcoLibrary Announces Children’s Book Festival this Spring
The Fulton County Library System, in collaboration with the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation, is pleased to announce a new…
Picture Book Review: Hey! A Colorful Mystery by Kate Read
Looking for your next read? Check out Hey! A Colorful Mystery by Kate Read, reviewed by Fulco Library staff, Amber C.
Book Review: Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America
Looking for your next read? Check out Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America by Jill Leovy, reviewed by Fulco Library staff, Eugene H
