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Hands-On History

The History of Writing
2023-11-27 13:00:00 2023-11-27 14:30:00 America/New_York Hands-On History Cumming Library - Cumming Meeting Room

Monday, November 27
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-27 13:00:00 2023-11-27 14:30:00 America/New_York Hands-On History Cumming Library - Cumming Meeting Room

Cumming Library

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Cave painting, cuneiform, and codices, oh my! Humans have been recording information in pictures, symbols, and words on clay, on stone, on paper, and more, for thousands of years. Come learn about how ancient and historical writing methods, and try it out yourself.

Open to families. No registration required.

Cumming Library
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Phone: 770-781-9840, option 3
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We're closed Friday September 18 due to Staff Training Day
Mon, Sep 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 18 Closed
(Staff Training Day)
Sat, Sep 19 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Sep 20 1:30PM to 5:30PM
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The Basics of Babysitting - For Teens in Grades 6–12
Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Forsyth Creates: Sugar Skull Paper Theater - An Adult Craft Program at Cumming Library
Sun, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Read with Malcolm Mitchell - Georgia Reads for America250
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
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The Library Laboratory - A STEAM Program Perfect for Homeschooling Families
Mon, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18–36 months
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Preschool Pals - For Children Ages 3–5 Years Old
Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Teen Writers' Club - For Grades 6–12
Tue, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Books & Babies
Wed, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:40am
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Books & Babies
Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:40am
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overBOOKed - A Book Club for Adults
Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Twilight Tales
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Explorer Tots
Fri, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Paint Your Own Puzzle - Intergenerational Program
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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Warrior Cats Party - For Tweens
Mon, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Forsyth Creates: Dice Bags - A Craft Program for Teens and Adults
Mon, Sep 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Puppetpalooza!
Tue, Sep 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Puppetpalooza!
Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Animation for Teens - For Grades 6–12
Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Books & Babies
Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:40am
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Books & Babies
Wed, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:40am
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Conversational English
Wed, Sep 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Worry Stones & Whimsy - For Grades 6–12
Wed, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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American Stories with Barry Stewart Mann - Celebrating America 250
Thu, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Family Fun Fall Festival
Thu, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
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Puppetpalooza!
Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Paws on the Weekend - Read to a Certified Therapy Dog
Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Seashell Art - For Grades 6–12
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sensory Storytime
Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 10:40am
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Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18–36 months
Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Preschool Pals - For Children Ages 3–5 Years Old
Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Cumming Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - Meeting for Current Members
Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Books & Babies
Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:40am
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Books & Babies
Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:40am
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Twilight Tales
Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Explorer Tots
Fri, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Forsyth Creates: Stained Glass Box - An Adult Craft Program at Cumming Library
Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Teen Pumpkin Painting
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Learn to Sew - For Adults
Sun, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Chess Free Play
Mon, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18–36 months
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Preschool Pals - For Children Ages 3–5 Years Old
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Teen Writers' Club - For Grades 6–12
Tue, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Books & Babies
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:40am
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Books & Babies
Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:40am
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Conversational English
Wed, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Twilight Tales
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Up & Cumming Writers
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Explorer Tots
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Introduction to Medicare
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Rainsticks - Craft and learn for kids
Sat, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Sensory Storytime
Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:40am
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