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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

Cumming Meeting Room

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
Ask_a_Librarian@ForsythPL.org
Phone: 770-781-9840, option 3
Hours
Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 11 1:30PM to 5:30PM
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About The Library

Main Library Telephone:  770-781-9840

Automated Telephone Renewals:  770-781-9865

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Upcoming Events

Korean Calligraphy and Graphic Design - Celebrating APA Heritage Month
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cumming Meeting Room
Fairy Gardens and Story Stroll - For all ages
Mon, May 12, All day
Secret Garden
Baby Play Day - For infants from birth to 18 months
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cumming Meeting Room
Introduction to Medicare
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cumming Meeting Room
Twilight Tales
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Up & Cumming Writers
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cumming Meeting Room
Fairy Gardens and Story Stroll - For all ages
Mon, May 19, All day
Secret Garden
Baby Play Day - For infants from birth to 18 months
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cumming Meeting Room
Conversational English
Wed, May 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Cumming Meeting Room
Paws to Read - Read to a Certified Therapy Dog
Wed, May 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cumming Children's Area
overBOOKed - A Book Club for Adults
Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cumming Meeting Room
Twilight Tales
Thu, May 22, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Fairy Gardens and Story Stroll - For all ages
Tue, May 27, All day
Secret Garden
Magic with Ken Scott!
Tue, May 27, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Cumming Meeting Room
Color Our World Adventure - Summer Reading Fun Kickoff
Tue, May 27, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Cumming Children's Area
Magic with Ken Scott!
Tue, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Cumming Meeting Room
Baby Play Day - For infants from birth to 18 months
Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cumming Meeting Room
Math Club - For rising grades 1–3
Mon, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Math Club - For rising grades 1–3
Mon, Jun 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Toddler Tales Storytime - For toddlers ages 18 to 36 months
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Summer Storytime - For children ages 3 to 6 years old
Tue, Jun 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
The Art of Screen Printing - An event for rising grades 6–12
Tue, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Books & Babies
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:40am
Books & Babies
Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:40am
Conversational English
Wed, Jun 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lew-E's Comedy Circus
Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Lew-E's Comedy Circus
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Paws on the Weekend - Read to a Certified Therapy Dog
Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cumming Children's Area
Math Club - For rising grades 1–3
Mon, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Math Club - For rising grades 1–3
Mon, Jun 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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