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South Fulton Library Event Lineup for February

There are lots of events taking place at your local South Fulton library in February for readers of all ages. Mark your calendars for February 21 and 22 for Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington’s Black History Film Festival.

GLADYS S. DENNARD LIBRARY AT SOUTH FULTON
(South Fulton Library)
4055 Flat Shoals Road
404.613.3092

GED Prep
Mondays – Fridays from 10:00 a.m. – 2: 00 p.m.; Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Get help meeting your goal of earning your diploma by attending a GED Prep study skills session. For more information call 404.802.3560.

AKA Presents Multicultural Stories
Saturday, February 1 at 11:00 a.m.

Children ages 3-9 are invited to hear special stories and enjoy activities.

Teen Movie Night: The Fault in Our Stars (Rated PG-13)
Tuesday, February 4 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm 

Hazel Grace Lancaster (Shailene Woodley), a 16-year-old cancer patient, meets and falls in love with Gus Waters (Ansel Elgort), a similarly afflicted teen from her cancer support group. Hazel feels that Gus really understands her. They both share the same acerbic wit and a love of books, especially Grace’s touchstone, “An Imperial Affliction” by Peter Van Houten. When Gus scores an invitation to meet the reclusive author, he and Hazel embark on the adventure of their brief lives.

Wonderful Winter Stories
Wednesday, February 5 at 10:00 a.m.

Children ages 2-5 hear stories, sing songs and have other winter reading fun.  Registration is required for groups.

De-Stress Wednesday: Social Media and Teens
Wednesday, February 5 at 4:30-5:30pm

The library continues its programming focused on teen patrons. The session will explore how social media impacts teens’ mental health.

Learning Spaces for Early Learners
Mondays, February 3, 10 and 24 at 10:00 a.m.

Learning Spaces is designed for caregivers, childcare providers and children ages birth to 5. Join us for music and movement, early learner literacy activities and more. Snacks will be provided.  Registration is not required.

Stories of Our Lives
Wednesday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m.

Children ages 2-5 hear stories, sing songs and have other reading fun.  Registration is required for groups.

Basic Microsoft Power Point – Part 2
Wednesday, February 12 at 10:30 a.m.

Improve your computer skills at your local South Fulton library. Learn how to use Microsoft Power Point.

Personal Finance for the Millennials: Break Free How to Achieve Time and Money Freedom
Thursday, February 13 at 6:00pm

Millennials get ready for your future with game-changing wealth-building plans.

Board Game Bonanza
Thursday, February 13 at 5:00pm

Teens are invited to explore board games

Internet Basics – Part 2
Thursday, February 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Improve your computer skills. Learn about Internet Basics.

Teen Tech Time
Tuesday, February 25 from 4:30-5:30pm

Take advantage of an introduction to the library’s eResources such as Hoopla, Freegal, Georgia Driving Prep and so much more.  Registration is not required. The sessions is for library patrons ages 13-19.

Stories of Our History
Wednesday, February 26 at 10:00 a.m.

Children ages 2-5 hear stories, sing songs and have other reading fun.  Registration is required for groups.

Research Tips for Baby Boomers
Thursday, February 27 at 6:30pm

Boomers re-discover your library in this quick and painless tour of library resources.  Registration is required.

EVELYN G. LOWERY LIBRARY AT CASCADE
(Formerly the Southwest Regional Library)
3665 Cascade Road SW
404.613.7000

Computer Basics for Seniors
Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 6:00 p.m.

Take advantage of computer classes designed specifically for Seniors. Come and learn computer basics, scam/fraud prevention, social media setup, create email, Internet browsing, and much more.

Yoga with Yogi
Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Join Yoga instructor Michael “Yogi” Johnson for relaxation. The session for adults focuses on bringing an awareness to self and physical manifestation for a happy and healthy life.

Meds with Sed
Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19 and 26 at  1:00 p.m.

Enjoy meditation for adults on Wednesday afternoons.  Sedrick Gardner will guide participants in learning ways to quiet and calm the mind, relax the body, and restore an overall sense of well-being.

Marketing Workshop
Saturday, February 22 at 11:00 a.m.

The Great Big Marketing Workshop for Very Small Businesses is presented by  Dr. Lisa Richardson and is designed for soloproneurs and microbusinesses with more than one but less than 10 employees.  Business owners will learn ways to increase their visibility and achieve the greatest impact with tight budgets and restricted time.

WOLF CREEK LIBRARY
3100 Enon Road
404.613.4255

Wolf Creek Stroller Walking Club
Saturdays, February at 11:00 a.m.

Get some exercise by meeting up with other families and walk along the Wolf Creek Trail.

Wolf Creek Walking Club
Thursdays and Saturdays in February at 10:00 a.m.

Get some exercise by joining the Wolf Creek Walking Club.

Ready, Set, Code!
Sundays in February at 2:00 p.m.

Take advantage of computer programming classes for older kids and teens.

Let’s Talk About Tech: Technology Education for Adults
Sundays in February at 4:00 p.m.

These classes will help adults navigate key topics in technology.

Basic Computer Class
Tuesdays in February at 2:00 p.m.

Staff will help participants get started on Microsoft Word, surf the internet and set up an email account.

Family Storytime
Wednesdays in February at 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy stories, songs and a craft with Ms. Davis.

Family Yoga
Wednesdays in February at 11:30 a.m.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn and practice yoga with the entire family. 

Drop-in eBook and Audiobook Training
Thursday, February 6 at 11:00 a.m.

Stop in for a lab session tutorial using Overdrive and Hoopla on your portable device.

Scrabble
Fridays in February at 10:30 a.m.

Improve your scrabble game or learn to play in these weekly sessions.

Learning Spaces
Fridays in February at 10:00 a.m.

Take advantage of an early learning initiative presented in collaboration with the United Way of Greater Atlanta.

Paper Crafts for Adults
Saturday, February 8 at 1:00 p.m.

Get crafty with Judy Raines.

Genealogy Class
Saturday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m.

Join Ms. Khatib to learn more about your family history.

Job Club at Wolf Creek Library
Tuesday, February 11 at 2:00 p.m.

Meet other job seekers and learn about library resources to aid you in your search.

ONYXCON Film Screening: Kin
Friday, February 21 at 3:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy a screening of the 2018 film, Kin, as part of the ONYXCON festival.

Kin is a 2018 American science fiction crime drama film directed by Jonathan and Josh Baker and written by Daniel Casey, based on the 2014 short film Bag Man. The film stars Myles Truitt, Jack Reynor, Zoë Kravitz, Carrie Coon, Dennis Quaid, James Franco, and Michael B. Jordan. The story follows a young boy who finds a strange weapon and his newly paroled brother.

Commissioner Arrington’s Black History Film Festival
Friday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 22 at 12:00 p.m.

Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington, Jr. welcomes library patrons to his annual Black History Film festival in partnership with Urban Film Review. R.S.V.P. for the opening reception on Friday and view films on Saturday. The event is free and open to the public.

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