FCPL’s Book Clubs - Find the one that’s right for you!

We’ve had some subtle additions to our choices for book clubs at FCPL in the past year. There is something for everyone and any schedule! Need help finding the one that's right for you? Read on: 

Only read fiction bestsellers? 

Check out OverBOOKed, Novel Diversions, or Hooked on Books!

Consider yourself a true crime connoisseur? 

Sharon Fork’s new book club Crime Time was made just for you!

Prefer discussions around a topic rather than one book? 

BYO Book at Denmark Library is just that! 

If you’re not already a member of one of our book clubs, check out these reasons on why it’s a good idea to join one.

• Combat Isolation: Book clubs, particularly for older adults, offer significant social benefits, reducing the risk of depression and chronic health issues.
  
  
• Expand Your Horizons: They encourage reading outside your usual comfort zone.
  
  
• Explore New Perspectives: Library book clubs, unlike algorithmic social media, expose you to opposing viewpoints in a neutral setting.
  
  
• Make New Friends: A fantastic way to meet like-minded people in your community.
  
  
• Accessible Learning: A low-cost, engaging way to "travel the world" through literature.
  
  
• Bring Joy: Regardless of whether you finished the reading, your presence alone will delight the librarian hosting the session.

The following list is in alphabetical order by the hosting library. For a more detailed description of each book club, visit the Book Clubs section of the Adults tab on ForsythPL.org. If you have any questions about joining a book club, visit your local branch or reach out to us by phone at 770-781-9840 or email at ask@ForsythPL.org.

Cumming Library

OverBOOKed – 4th Thursday of each on month | 10:00 a.m.

Over-stressed? Overworked? Over-BOOKed? Look no further! Delight in books featuring unforgettable characters.

Denmark Library

BYO Book – 3rd Sunday of each month | 2:00 p.m.

Read your own book based on the genre or topic. Warning: your TBR list may get a lot longer!

Page 2 Screen – 1st Saturday of each month | 11:00 a.m.

What was better - the book or the movie? Discuss and find out in this book club featuring book-to-screen adaptations.

Hampton Park Library

Hooked on Books – 3rd Saturday of each month | 10:30 a.m.

A fun, flexible book club focused on you and the books you’re hooked on.

Post Road Library

Book Sleuths – 4th Tuesday of each month | 2:00 p.m.

Perfect for mystery and suspense readers!

Novel Diversions – 2nd Wednesday of each month | 10:00 a.m.

Enjoy a lively discussion on interesting books as a diversion from your everyday life.

Sharon Forks Library

Crime Time – 3rd Thursday of every other month | 7:00 p.m.

Calling all armchair detectives! Discuss true crime cases by reading a book or listening to a podcast on the crime.

Novel Realities – 2nd Tuesday of each month | 7:00 p.m.

Take a break from reality and explore all that’s possible–and impossible–with fellow readers in this speculative fiction book club.

Jessica Dillard
Information Specialist
Denmark Library 

Bookworm Garden Level-Up at the Denmark Library

As we rounded our first year at Denmark Library, the youth team felt like we were missing an opportunity to fully utilize the outside spaces. We wanted to shift the focus back towards the educational intent behind the space’s design. In other words, it was time for a Bookworm Garden level–up! 

Our solution? Learning stations. 

Each month, we will rotate through three different types of activities:

Building Activity

This could be anything from blocks, giant magna tiles, or (my personal favorite) giant Lincoln logs. 

Magnetic Board

Our brand new magnetic board is brilliant and lets us do letter activities, magnetic ramp ball mazes, and gears. 

 

Pretend Play

We have lots of options for pretend play activities, including a fake grill and a washing machine complete with clothes to fold! 

 

These activities are meant to be fun educational opportunities first and foremost. We have designed instruction sheets for parents to learn how to use these activities as a collaborative learning experience. For example, our sandwich shop pretend play is an opportunity to learn how to sort, sequence, brainstorm, and more. This exemplifies just how important pretend play is for education!

Sarah Grace Moses
Youth Specialist
Denmark Library

Library Partners with USDA and Local Schools to Provide Free Summer Snacks for Kids and Teens

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CUMMING, Georgia (May 28, 2026) – Forsyth County Public Library (FCPL) is thrilled to announce a new partnership aimed at keeping local youth fueled, healthy, and engaged this summer. In collaboration with the Forsyth County Schools Food and Nutrition Department, the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Cumming Library will provide nutritious snacks at no cost to children and teens June 1–July 15, 2026. 

The initiative tackles a critical gap in nutrition that often occurs when schools close for the summer. According to the Georgia Department of Education, approximately 15% of the student population in Forsyth County qualifies for free and reduced lunch services. Food insecurity directly impacts childhood development and education; hungry children face immense difficulties concentrating, their physical, social, and emotional well-being suffers, and they are less able to successfully participate in enriching educational and library activities. By creating an environment that couples nutrition with literacy, FCPL and its partners aim to ensure that every child in the community has the opportunity to succeed during the summer months.

"Our mission at FCPL has always been to foster a community that reads, learns, and grows together. However, we know that hungry kids can't read or focus. By partnering with federal, state, and local nutrition leaders, we aren't just feeding bodies—we are fueling minds. This program allows us to support the whole child during a time of year when families need it most," said FCPL Director Adrianne Junius. 

Program Details and Weekly Schedule

Snacks will be available at no cost to all children and teenagers ages 18 and under. There are no registration or eligibility requirements.

The program will run weekly at the Cumming Library located at 585 Dahlonega Street on the following days and times from June 1 to July 15, 2026: 

• Mondays: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 3:00–4:00 p.m.

“A healthy snack can re-energize a child for an afternoon of summer reading and discovery. We hope families will come for the food and stay for the fun activities we have planned,” said Joan Dudzinski, Cumming Library Branch Manager. 

Guidelines for Attendance

In compliance with federal regulations, snacks are served on a first-come, first-served basis and must be eaten on the premises per USDA guidelines.

Forsyth County Public Library is an equal opportunity provider. For more information about the summer snack program or other upcoming summer events at the library, please visit ForsythPL.org or call 770-781-9840.

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ABOUT FORSYTH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Forsyth County Public Library (FCPL) serves the residents of Forsyth County, Georgia, with five libraries, an administrative building, and a mobile library. FCPL’s mission is to connect the Forsyth County community with exceptional resources, spaces, and experiences. Known as “the busiest library in Georgia,” FCPL circulates more materials than any other public library system in the state. The Sharon Forks, Post Road, and Cumming Library branches hold the top three spots for highest physical circulations among all individual library locations in Georgia.