Unreadable

The official Forsyth County Public Library podcast for news, upcoming programs, and recommendations.

Winter Reading Challenge 2024 12/18/2024

Winter Reading Challenge 2024 It's that time again! Our Winter Reading Challenge is back. If you enjoyed the reading challenge last year, especially collecting those trading card, we have good news for you: we have a whole new set of trading cards to collect this winter! The Winter Reading Challenge is for all ages. Listen to find out how to participate and what grand prizes can be won this year. Links /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/34492295

Ghost Hunting at The Library 10/25/2024

Ghost Hunting at The Library Earlier this month, the conducted a paranormal investigation at the Hampton Park Library. In this episode, you’ll hear an abridged version of investigation, including an equipment overview and sessions conducted in different parts of the library. Are there ghosts in the library? You’ll have to listen to find out! /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/33612427

The Smokey Bear Reading Challenge 09/13/2024

The Smokey Bear Reading Challenge In this episode, Ross speaks with Sarah Brubaker about The Smokey Bear Reading Challenge, which celebrates Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. Listen to hear about prizes, deadlines, and an upcoming taking place at the Cumming Library on October 26. Also, in this episode, we include our first ever listener submitted book reviews. Thank you, Carolynn and Andrea! If you’d like to submit a book review or library-related question, you can email the podcast at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/32997517

Adventure Begins, Your 2024 Summer Reading Preview 05/09/2024

Adventure Begins, Your 2024 Summer Reading Preview Are you ready for an adventure? FCPL's Summer Reading Fun begins May 23. In this episode, Kim Ottesen, Programming Manager at FCPL, previews what you can expect during our Summer Reading program, including prizes and performers. From lanyards to camping gear to magicians, listen to get a little taste of all the exciting adventures we have planned for you this summer! Links /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/31213737

Benjamin Herold on Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America's Suburbs 04/08/2024

Benjamin Herold on Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America's Suburbs In this episode, Ross speaks with Benjamin Herold about his book , which follows five families in different areas of the United States, including Gwinnett County, and examines their experiences living in suburbia and their experiences with suburban school systems. Benjamin Herold is a education journalist, who has reported for Education Week, PBS NewsHour, NPR, the Hechinger Report, Huffington Post, and the Public School Notebook. He has a master's degree in urban education from Temple University in Philadelphia. Join us for an with Benjamin Herold at the Sharon Forks Library on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/30730898

Forsyth Reads Together with Lisa Wingate 03/01/2024

Forsyth Reads Together with Lisa Wingate This year's book pick is Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. In this episode, Ross speaks with Lisa about her inspiration for the book and its characters, as well as the book's impact on the victims of the Tenneessee Children's Home Society. Lisa also previews her new book, out this summer, called , which is about the women who fought to protect Choctaw children, who owned oil rich land in Oklahoma, from the land barons seeking power and wealth. Lisa Wingate will be speaking on March 26, 2024 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Forsyth Conference Center. Please follow to researve your seat. Read a transcript of this episode on our blog, . /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/30173353

Revisiting The Science of Love (2019) 02/01/2024

Revisiting The Science of Love (2019) In this episode, we revisit The Science of Love (2019) in which Ross interviews Dr. Larry J. Young, professor at Emory University, about his research on prairie voles and what their relationships can teach us about ourselves. This episode was originally run in February 2019. Read the transcript on our blog, . /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/29704463

Learn something new with Pastime Pursuits 01/02/2024

Learn something new with Pastime Pursuits Is your New Year's resolution to learn something new? This January, we are offering a series of programs for adults dedicated to learning a new hobby. In this episode, Ross speaks with Sarah Brubaker, Information Services Supervisor at the Cumming Library, about the Pastime Pursuits program series. From photography to cosplay, there is something for everyone. Let us help you achieve your New Year's goal and learn something new! Events: Sunday, January 7 at 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Sharon Forks Library Saturday, January 13 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cumming Library Saturday, January 20 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cumming Library Saturday, January 27 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hampton Park Library Sunday, January 28 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Post Road Library *Registration Recommended Additional Links: /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/29275358

Winter Reading Fun! 12/16/2023

Winter Reading Fun! In this episode, Ross talks to Kim Ottesen, Programming Manager at FCPL, for the inside scoop on our winter reading challenge and this year's unique, cool prizes. Winter Reading Fun starts on December 19, 2023 and runs through January 21, 2024. You can learn more about Winter Reading Fun on . /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/29101413

Diwali at FCPL 11/01/2023

Diwali at FCPL In this episode of Unreadable, Ross talks with Anu Murari, Youth Specialist at the Sharon Forks Library. Anu explains the significance and history of Diwali and previews upcoming Diwali events at both the Cumming Library and the Sharon Forks Library. Saturday, November 4, 2023 1:30 PM -3:00 PM Cumming Library 585 Dahlonega Street Cumming, GA 30040 Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road Cumming, GA 30041 /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/28478861

Sparkle or Burn? It's Stokerfest! 10/07/2023

Sparkle or Burn? It's Stokerfest! Join us this month as Ross speaks with Brianna Schantz, Information Specialist at the Cumming Library, about the month-long celebration of Bram Stoker and all things spooky known as Stokerfest. The programs mentioned in this episode can be found on in the events section. All Stokerfest programs will take place at the Cumming Library. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/28249325

FCPL goes batty! 09/05/2023

FCPL goes batty! Join us this month as Ross speaks with Larry and Laurie Alvord, Georgia Master Naturalists, who will be hosting bat walks at the Post Road Library and Hampton Park Library this fall. Learn about the importance of bats to the Georgia ecosystem and what kind of bats are found in Forsyth County, as Larry and Laurie preview what you expect at their bat walks. You can learn more about the Forsyth County Georgia Master Naturalists via . /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/27917901

Staff Pick: Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean 07/17/2023

Staff Pick: Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean In this mini episode, Erin of the Post Road Library recommends the Young Adult novel by Emiko Jean. After learning she is a literal princess, Izumi travels to Japan to meet her father, the Crown Prince of Japan. Once there, she must learn to navigate the imperial court, familial relations, the press, and a forbidden romance. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/27489768

Staff Pick: Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris 07/10/2023

Staff Pick: Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris In this mini episode, Ross of the Hampton Park Library recommends by Robert Harris, a historical novel set after the English Civil War. The book follows two British Colonels who flee to the American colonies after the execution of King Charles I. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/27399096

Staff Pick: Happy Place by Emily Henry 07/03/2023

Staff Pick: Happy Place by Emily Henry In this mini episode, Emily and Andrea of the Cumming Library talk about Emily Henry’s new book , which focuses on an engaged couple who broke up and now must act like they are still together while on a trip with their friends. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/27344976

Staff Pick: Clytemnestra by Constanza Casati 06/26/2023

Staff Pick: Clytemnestra by Constanza Casati In this mini episode, Brooke of the Hampton Park Library recommends , a retelling of Greek mythology focusing on Clytemnestra, the Queen of Mycenae and the wife of Agamemnon. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/27228642

Staff Pick: The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles 06/19/2023

Staff Pick: The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles In this mini episode, Brittany of the Post Road Library shares one of her favorite reads of the year: by KJ Charles, a historical romance set in Regency England. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/26960208

Book Recommendations for Kids 06/12/2023

Book Recommendations for Kids In this mini episode, Anu of the Sharon Forks Library sits down with Amy Billings, Youth Services Supervisor at the Sharon Forks Library, for some children’s book recommendations on this summer’s theme: All Together Now. Books discussed in this episode: written by Caroline Stamps and illustrated by Charlotte Milner by Kim Smith by Megan McDonald by Cornelia Funk by Max Brallier /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/26960196

The Summer of Jane Austen 06/05/2023

The Summer of Jane Austen In this special mini episode, Ross speaks with Melissa of the Cumming Library about one of her favorite books, by Jane Austen, and an upcoming Austen-themed program series happening this summer at our Cumming branch. Program Dates Friday Jun 9, 20232:00 PM - 4:00 PM Saturday Jun 17, 20232:00 PM - 4:00 PM Escape Mr. Wickham Saturday June 24, 2023 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM 3 sessions; registration required /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/26956596

All Together Now! Your Summer Reading Preview 05/01/2023

All Together Now! Your Summer Reading Preview In this episode, Ross interviews Programming Manager Kim Ottesen about our upcoming Summer Reading Program, themed “All Together Now!” Join us for a sneak preview of programming and prizes. Summer Reading Kickoffs: Important Dates: Summer Reading starts on May 1, 2023. Summer Reading begins on May 25 and ends on July 30. August 3 is the last day to apply tickets to the prize drawings. Grand prize drawings will take place on August 4. The final day to pick up prizes is August 14. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/26696835

Chitra Divakaruni on One Amazing Thing 03/28/2023

Chitra Divakaruni on One Amazing Thing Chitra Divakaruni, author of One Amazing Thing, joins host Ross Gericke to talk about her inspiration for the novel, her literary influences, and the power of sharing stories. One Amazing Thing is the book selection. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/26353620

Women and Crime, a historical look 03/01/2023

Women and Crime, a historical look History and True Crime collide! Dr. Erin Bush, professor at the University of North Georgia, discusses violent women, death dioramas, and her upcoming talk at the Post Road Library on how the murder of the Bailey sisters affected the Temperance movement in Georgia. She also previews her new book Under the Guise of Protection: Wayward Girls, Eugenics, and the Growth of Social Authority in Twentieth-Century Virginia. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/26097201

What is an Archivist? 02/01/2023

What is an Archivist? JoyEllen Williams from Kennesaw State University discusses her role as an archivist and her upcoming program at FCPL. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/25788345

Summer is Back in 2022! 04/29/2022

Summer is Back in 2022! Programming Manager Cleo Joyce talks about the exciting return of full Summer Reading programming and some cool Summer Reading prizes. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/22951799

FCPL Reads in 2022 03/29/2022

FCPL Reads in 2022 Youth Services Supervisor Kayla Bolton talks about the FCPL Reads in 2022 program. More information can be found at https://www.forsythpl.org/fcpl-reads /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/22611380

Jeff Shaara on Gods and Generals 01/28/2022

Jeff Shaara on Gods and Generals Author Jeff Shaara discusses his book Gods and Generals, the official selection of Forsyth Reads Together in 2022. Come see Jeff Shaara in person at the Forsyth Conference Center on March 7th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/21932255

Winter Reading Fun! 12/19/2021

Winter Reading Fun! Programming Manager Cleo Joyce talks Winter Reading Fun prizes and upcoming programs. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/21536894

FCPL's 25th Anniversary with Mary Helen McGruder 10/16/2021

FCPL's 25th Anniversary with Mary Helen McGruder Library Board Chair Mary Helen McGruder provides some unique insight on the library's past and some tantalizing hints about its future. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/20834102

Caste by Isabel Wilkerson 09/17/2021

Caste by Isabel Wilkerson Information Specialist Alicia Cavitt discusses Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, the September selection of the Page Turners book club at Sharon Forks. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/20509166

In-Person Programming Returns! 08/01/2021

In-Person Programming Returns! Programming Manager Cleo Joyce talks about the exciting return of in-person programming to all FCPL branches. /episode/index/show/forsythpl/id/19996196

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