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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

No Strings Attached

ImageA new partnership between the AFPL and the Center for Puppetry Arts allows you to use your library card to check out a pass good for 4 free admissions to the museum. The library passport also entitles you to a 25% discount on performances. The museum has 350 puppets from around the world. The museum  also has several special exhibits, including Jim Henson and the Muppets.

Monday, June 17, 2013

Temple Grandin

Temple GrandinGeorgia Center for the Book presents Temple Grandin this Wednesday. "Temple Grandin is one of the world’s best-known adults with autism. With a PhD in animal science, six bestselling books to her credit and a selection by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the year, she is an accomplished figure who is in demand for lectures around the country."  (404) 370-8450 x 2225

Several of her books, including The Autistic Brain, are in the AFPL catalogue. The Emmy winning HBO movie about Grandin is also available.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Happy Father's Day!


             
On learning he and his wife are expecting a boy, Stein begins "a stupid quest" to learn the "man stuff" (dogs, sport, camping, DIY) that he's successfully avoided all his 38 years.

Nealon discusses the challenges of his late-in-life first pregnancy - from Milano cookie cravings to finding time to read the latest issue AARP magazine in Yes, You're Pregnant, But What About ME?
 
Who could forget that line? Brown imagines the 'lighter' side of Lord Vader as he tries to parent a 4 year old Luke.
 
Search the AFPL catalogue for these and more on dads and fatherhood.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

College Bound?

Ben Rohr Craig High School Graduation 06/09Congratulations!
 
Summer is a critical time. Students have the time to reflect on their transition to college but are cut off from the guidance they had during high school. “Summer melt” refers to the 10% (as high as 45% in some cases) of incoming college freshmen who fail to show up for classes in the fall. One of the obstacles students and parents face is the confusing subject of finances/loans.
 
The Foundation Center  is offering 2 free webinars that may be helpful:
Getting A Grip on Your Student Loans  17 June  1:00-2:00 pm ET
Focus on Higher Education  20 June  2:00-3:00 pm ET

Choice? Chance?

Life-after-life-cover
 
New York Times best-seller
Available in paper, audio book, ebook and sound file at AFPL

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Math Tutoring for K-8 grades

Besides reading over summer break, it's a smart idea to practice your math skills. What if things just aren't "adding up"? Bring the problem or topic you are having trouble with to math tutoring on Sundays 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm - June 16 through August 25 in the Resource Room. First come, first served. Contact marcia.divack@fultoncountyga.gov with questions or for more info.

Summer E-Campus Workshops

On Saturday June 15 and August 17 at 12 pm, a  presentation and registration event for free online classes and certification courses for adults designed for the Atlanta/Fulton County business community will take place at Ocee Library. Course catorgies include: Accounting & Finance, Business, Computer Applications, Technology. Registration required. Contact Ms. Jurée Hall, eCampus Coordinator at juree.hall@fultoncountyga.gov