New York Times book critics have selected their favorite summer releases along with one book they've been saving for summer. Their choices range from comedy to alternate history to badgers, and the devil in Moscow. Click here for the list and summaries.
Monday, May 30, 2016
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Remembering...
All gave some, some gave all.
or attend the Alpharetta Memorial Day Tribute
Ready, Set, Register!
Ocee's Summer Reading Kick-off events will be Thursday 9 June (see previous post). Want to get a head start? Did you know you can register for Summer Reading on-line? You'll find the application at HERE! All ages may sign up. Adults, this is a great opportunity to set an example for the kids in your life.
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Library closed Monday
Ocee library as well as all other AFPLS branches will be closed Monday 30 May in observance of Memorial Day.
Empathy & Spirituality at Ocee
Ethics of Care: Focus on Empathy
Thursday, June 2, 1:00-2:00 pm.
Presented by Amitycare, this informative session explores the role that empathy plays in medical ethics and how empathy influences hospice care. Adults only.
Addressing
Spiritual Needs of Patients
Wednesday,
June 22, 10:30-11:30 am.
This
informative session by Amitycare provides tools to improve quality of life by
infusing spirituality into care. Adults only.
CEUs are
available for Social Workers, Case Managers, and RNs.
Hospice is a philosophy of
care that offers spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, and medical support to
those facing one of life’s greatest journeys. The goal is not to cure, but
to provide comfort and maintain the highest possible quality of life for as long
as possible.
June 1-3 at Ocee
TAB (Teen Advisory Board)
Wednesdays, June 1, 3:00 pm.
Teen Advisory Boards give teen an opportunity to be a voice within their community. Ages 12-18
ESL Group
Most Wednesdays; 4:00-6:00 pm.Join our group to enhance your conversational ESL techniques for beginner to intermediate English speaking teens and adults.
Herb Gardening 101
Thursday, June 2, 10:30 am-12:00 pm.
Fulton County Cooperative Extension Service presents a program on growing your own herb garden. Ages 14 and up.
Selecting Colleges that Best Fit Your Goals
Thursday, June 2. 6:30 pm.
You have your criterion. You’ve checked rankings, researched websites, and visited campuses. To make sure you’re making the right decision, consider the college’s perspective. Parents welcome. Ages 14-18
Yoga for Life
Fridays; June 3, 10, 17, 24. 10:30-11:30 am.
Includes group discussion and incorporates relaxation exercises, reflective reading, and meditation in addressing real life issues. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Adults only.
Wednesdays, June 1, 3:00 pm.
Teen Advisory Boards give teen an opportunity to be a voice within their community. Ages 12-18
ESL Group
Most Wednesdays; 4:00-6:00 pm.Join our group to enhance your conversational ESL techniques for beginner to intermediate English speaking teens and adults.
Herb Gardening 101
Thursday, June 2, 10:30 am-12:00 pm.
Fulton County Cooperative Extension Service presents a program on growing your own herb garden. Ages 14 and up.
Selecting Colleges that Best Fit Your Goals
Thursday, June 2. 6:30 pm.
You have your criterion. You’ve checked rankings, researched websites, and visited campuses. To make sure you’re making the right decision, consider the college’s perspective. Parents welcome. Ages 14-18
Yoga for Life
Fridays; June 3, 10, 17, 24. 10:30-11:30 am.
Includes group discussion and incorporates relaxation exercises, reflective reading, and meditation in addressing real life issues. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Adults only.
Zinio class at NESO
Zinio Free Online
Magazines for Atlanta-Fulton Public Libraries patrons allows
checkout/ downloads for cover-to-cover editions of 290 of your favorite magazines. There are
no limits to the number of issues checked out and you may keep issues indefinitely.
A Zinio training will
be held at the NE/Spruill Oaks Library on Friday, June 3, from 1-2:00 pm. Apps
are available for all iPhone, iPad, Android, and Kindle HD/HDX devices. Bring your devices. Teens and Adults welcome!
Registration required: Call 770-360-8820 or email karen.swenson@fultoncountyga.gov
Friday, May 27, 2016
Fulton Co wants your feedback
Fulton County continues its efforts to reach
out to constituents about providing the best possible service to our community.
This means we are asking residents to participate in an online survey. The
survey is part of a county-wide customer service initiative in conjunction with
the Ken Blanchard Companies' Legendary Service Model.
The program seeks to work and
train 1,500 front-line employees starting in May 2016. The data gathered in
this survey will capture citizen's perceptions of Fulton County services prior
to the start of training efforts.
The County is seeking information on County
services from the constituents who use them. From the patrons that check out
materials at Fulton County libraries to those who request assistance from one of
the County's public safety agencies to taxpayers who deal with County staff to
fund these activities, residents will evaluate how customer service should be
provided by Fulton County. What do you think about our customer
service? Click the link below to take the survey.
Take Fulton County Customer Service Survey The
survey will be followed up with another in 2017 to measure the impact of
customer service training.
For more information, visit Fulton County's
website at www.fultoncountyga.gov or connect with Fulton County government
on Twitter at @FultonInfo or Facebook at @fultoninfo.
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Battling Dragons
“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” — Neil Gaiman
Pay your rent at Ocee
Friends of Ocee Library is always in need of volunteers. If you can give your time, please let us know by dropping your contact information in the money box at our Book Nook.
Friday, May 20, 2016
Summer Reading Kick-off 9 June!
This year's summer reading themes are wellness, fitness,
and sports. Ocee covers all 3 in their Summer Reading Kick-off! All ages are welcome. Make plans to spend the afternoon!
Mobile Dairy Classroom
Thursday, June 9. 1 p.m.
The Mobile Dairy Classroom is an outdoor dynamic and fun
educational program operated by the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Milk.
The 30 ft. Mobile Dairy Classroom features a fully operational parlor
containing live cow demonstrations for milking and feeding. Big Thinkers Science
Thursday, June 9. 2 p.m.
Phenomenal Physics; it’s all about movement! Join Big Thinkers in acting like Sir Isaac Newton and exploring the laws of motion in this action packed show!
Thursday, June 9. 3 p.m.
Come along for a family fitness hour of with professional trainers from JustFitness4U in Johns Creek. Weather permitting the event will be outside.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
"The Reading Group"
Ocee (Summer) Reads Book Club
Ocee Reads meets the following Mondays at 4 pm! Ask for the books at the check-out desk. Adults.
Jun 6: The Reading Group
by Elizabeth Noble
Jul 11: The Other
Daughter by Lauren Willig
Aug 1: A Long Time Gone
by Karen White
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Finishing out the Month at Ocee
Energy Yoga
Sundays; May 22, 29. 4:30 pm. Open to ages 10 and up.
Tai-Chi for Relaxation
Monday May 23. 10:00 a.m. Adults.
Yoga & Meditation
Monday May 23. 11:00 am. Adults only.
ESL Group
Wednesday 25 May. 4-6 pm.
Join our group to enhance your conversational ESL techniques for beginner
to intermediate English speaking teens and adults.
Yoga for Life
Friday May 27. 10:30-11:30 am. Adults only.
Atlanta Junior Bridge
Monday May 23 and 30.
4:00 pm. Ages 8 - 18.
Microsoft Office Made
Easy
Saturday: PowerPoint – May 28. 11-12:30
Contact Chris Chu at
kchrome7@hotmail.com for more information. Teens and adults only.
North Fulton Community Charities Mobile Outreach Bus
Appointments only. Wednesday May 25. 10 am -
4 pm.
Provides emergency assistance. For more information or to apply online visit the website at www.nfcchelp.org or call
770-640-0399 (ext. 463).
Story Time for Babies
Tuesday 24 May. 10:30
am. Ages 0-2.
Story Time with
Friends
Tuesday 24 May. 11:30
am. Ages 2-5.
Bill Gates 5 Books for Summer
Gates' 2016 summer reading list is loaded with math and science. Click on links for a synopsis(aka: GatesNotes)-
Seveneves, by Neal Stephenson
How Not to be Wrong, by Jordan Ellenberg
The Vital Question, by Nick Lane
The Power to Compete, by Ryoichi Mikitani and Hiroshi Mikitani
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, by Noah Yuval Harari
Seveneves, by Neal Stephenson
How Not to be Wrong, by Jordan Ellenberg
The Vital Question, by Nick Lane
The Power to Compete, by Ryoichi Mikitani and Hiroshi Mikitani
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, by Noah Yuval Harari
7 Lifestyle Habits of Incredibly Healthy People
7 Lifestyle Habits of Incredibly
Healthy People with Dr. Joe Esposito
Healthy People with Dr. Joe Esposito
Join syndicated radio host and award-winning author,
Dr. Joe as he provides an informative session on
healthy lifestyle habits.
With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Joe Esposito,
DC, is an energetic and authoritative
speaker on wellness and peak performance.
Featured presenter of Summer Reading Program: Exercise Your Mind
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