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.
Sep 17, 2021•10 min•Ep. 39
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In-Person Programming Returns!
Programming Manager Cleo Joyce talks about the exciting return of in-person programming to all FCPL branches.
Aug 01, 2021•8 min•Ep. 38
The Turbulent Life and Mysterious Death of Cherokee Chief James Vann
Martha and Jimmy McConnell, Co-Presidents of the Historical Society of Cumming/Forsyth County, recount the life of James Vann, his mysterious death and burial, and his legacy in Forsyth County.
Jul 03, 2021•18 min•Ep. 37
The Life Cycle of a Book
Materials Services Manager Jeff Fisher takes us through the process of adding, maintaining, and removing a book from the library's collection.
May 29, 2021•15 min•Ep. 36
Raising the Cumming Library Roof
Branch Manager Denise Leeson discusses the Cumming Library's new roof renovation, along with a number of other interesting projects occurring this summer.
Apr 30, 2021•7 min•Ep. 35
2021 Reading Challenge
Host Ross Gericke and Materials Services Supervisor Jeff Fisher discuss the 2021 Reading Challenge and provide a few book recommendations along the way.
Feb 27, 2021•10 min•Ep. 34
A Ride on the Bookmobile
Hitch a ride on the library's new bookmobile with Outreach Specialist Lorraine Lane.
Jan 29, 2021•13 min•Ep. 33
Winter Reading Prizes and 2021 Programming
Program Manager Tracy Walker talks about Winter Reading Fun and some exciting programming coming in 2021.
Dec 18, 2020•15 min•Ep. 32
The Library at the Laundromat
Outreach Specialists Lorraine Lane and Joanie Goforth talk about the unique way the library provides services to laundromat users in Forsyth county.
Oct 31, 2020•11 min•Ep. 31
The Library Bookstores Reopen
Jodie Barger, President of the FCPL Friends and Advocates, announces the reopening of the library bookstores on October 1st. She also talks about the important role the Friends and Advocates play for the library and how you can join.
Sep 21, 2020•12 min•Ep. 30
Virtual Programming Revisited
Librarians Brooke Rose and Amy Szvetecz return to discuss recent exciting changes to our virtual programming options.
Aug 31, 2020•10 min•Ep. 29
A Reading Challenge
Librarian Kayla Bolton talks about reading challenges and recommends graphic novels for all ages.
Jul 29, 2020•5 min•Ep. 28
Forsyth Remembers Lake Lanier
Two Forsyth County residents reminisce about the early days of Lake Lanier.
Jul 05, 2020•10 min•Ep. 27
Summer Reading in 2020
Amy Szvetecz, Youth Services Supervisor at Hampton Park, discusses the changes to this year's Summer Reading program.
Jun 08, 2020•7 min•Ep. 26
Virtual Programming and Services
Staff members Amy Szvetecz and Brooke Rose discuss how FCPL is providing unique virtual programming and services while the library is closed.
Apr 13, 2020•12 min•Ep. 25
The Historical Society of Cumming and Forsyth County
Ross talks to Martha and Jimmy McConnell, co-presidents of the Historical Society of Cumming and Forysth County, about the services they offer and their current projects.
Mar 31, 2020•12 min•Ep. 24
Museum Passes and the Seed Library
Host Ross Gericke talks with library staff about some of our unique museum passes and the seed libraries at the Hampton Park and Cumming branches.
Feb 29, 2020•7 min•Ep. 23
Census 2020
Joan Dudzinski, Information Services Supervisor at the Cumming branch, explains why the census is important and how the library can help.
Jan 29, 2020•7 min•Ep. 22
New Programs in the New Year
Program Manager Tracy Walker returns to the podcast to give us the scoop on what library programs we should be looking forward to in 2020.
Jan 01, 2020•16 min•Ep. 21
A Discussion of There There by Tommy Orange
A recent library book club, led by our own Deputy Director Steven Kight, discusses the novel There There by Tommy Orange.
Dec 01, 2019•9 min•Ep. 20
Jeff Shaara on Gods and Generals
Author Jeff Shaara discusses his book Gods and Generals , the official selection of Forsyth Reads Together in 2020. Be sure to register at www.forsythpl.org to see Jeff Shaara in person at the Forsyth Conference Center on April 14th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Oct 28, 2019•14 min•Ep. 19
The Library is Closing! (Temporarily)
Denise Leeson, Branch Manager of the Cumming library, talks about the library's temporary closure for renovation and what to expect when it reopens.
Sep 25, 2019•8 min•Ep. 18
Talking Books and Expanding Languages
Materials Services Manager Jeff Fisher talks about two exciting and expanding collections at the library: Vox books and books in foreign languages. Plus, he gives a personal reading recommendation.
Aug 30, 2019•10 min•Ep. 17
Forsyth Remembers: The Moon Landing
This special preview of our new, ongoing Forsyth Remembers program features recorded memories of the Apollo 11 moon landing by Forsyth County residents.
Jul 29, 2019•9 min•Ep. 16
The Murder on the Links: Act III
The final act of librarian Alicia Cavitt's adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Murder on the Links into an audio drama starring library patrons and librarians.
Jun 29, 2019•8 min•Ep. 15
The Murder on the Links: Act II
The second act of librarian Alicia Cavitt's adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Murder on the Links into an audio drama starring library patrons and librarians.
Jun 12, 2019•9 min•Ep. 14
The Murder on the Links: Act I
On a special episode of Unreadable, Librarian Alicia Cavitt adapts Agatha Christie's The Murder on the Links into an audio drama starring library patrons and librarians.
May 30, 2019•9 min•Ep. 13
Self Publish or Traditionally Publish?
Should you self publish or traditionally publish your book? Our panelist of authors and industry professionals discuss the ups and downs of getting your book published.
Apr 27, 2019•15 min•Ep. 12
Staff Recommendations
Hampton Park staff members Brooke Rose and Ryan Formato share a couple of their favorite reads. From murderous marsh dwellers to founding fathers, there's a little something for everyone in this episode.
Mar 28, 2019•14 min•Ep. 11
Martha Hall Kelly on Lilac Girls
Author Martha Hall Kelly talks about the inspiration for her book, and this year's Forsyth Reads Together title, Lilac Girls. Come see Martha Hall Kelly in person at the Forsyth Conference Center this April 17th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Feb 27, 2019•12 min•Ep. 10
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