Meredith Causey
Information Services Supervisor
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Staff Picks - Romance
Meredith Causey
Information Services Supervisor
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Staff Picks - Children's Books
Leslee Peltier-Joseph
Cataloging Specialist
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Friday, April 21, 2017
#ShelfLife - April 21, 2017
Earlier this week, we were expecting the biggest buzz on our Instagram #ShelfLife feed to focus on the fact that two (!!!) mystery and thriller authors stopped by to thank the library for sharing their books. But then...Harper Lee showed up at the Post Road Library.
Of course, not the real Harper Lee. A mockingbird. This gutsy little critter just flew right in like it owned the place and sat in residence all day! Our patrons and staff were fascinated with this new avian acquaintance until finally, late in the evening, Harper Lee decided to land on the floor near a back door and allow herself to be escorted back into the great outdoors.
Lest you think Post Road has all the excitement, don't forget to stop by the Hampton Park Library this Saturday for Earth Day festivities with the Forsyth County Master Gardeners or visit the Cumming Library to view the River of Words exhibit.
We're planning to read a few gardening books in honor of Earth Day. What will you read this weekend?
Leave a comment below, or tag @forsythpubliclibrary on Instagram, and we might feature your book in the #ShelfLife next week!
Of course, not the real Harper Lee. A mockingbird. This gutsy little critter just flew right in like it owned the place and sat in residence all day! Our patrons and staff were fascinated with this new avian acquaintance until finally, late in the evening, Harper Lee decided to land on the floor near a back door and allow herself to be escorted back into the great outdoors.
Lest you think Post Road has all the excitement, don't forget to stop by the Hampton Park Library this Saturday for Earth Day festivities with the Forsyth County Master Gardeners or visit the Cumming Library to view the River of Words exhibit.
We're planning to read a few gardening books in honor of Earth Day. What will you read this weekend?
Leave a comment below, or tag @forsythpubliclibrary on Instagram, and we might feature your book in the #ShelfLife next week!
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Staff Picks
I love when I happen upon a series that is delightfully entertaining because of the premise. The main character, Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge, is a shell shocked World War I vet with a dead man as a side-kick. He solves crimes all while being tormented and offered advice by the voice in his head of the dead Corporal Hamish MacLeod. I also enjoy the time frame with its lack of technology and the quaint English countryside setting. Test of Wills is the first book in this series.
Another series I’ve recently started is the Andy Carpenter series. Think John Grisham legal novels with extra snark and a golden retriever. A fast read that leaves you wanting more. Open and Shut is the first book in this series.
This book is one I hope will become a series. Mycroft Holmes, older and smarter brother of Sherlock, has the starring role but Cyrus Douglas, a native of Trinidad, is an equally fascinating character. The biracial friendship between Mycroft and Cyrus gives the story a nice balance as it shifts location between London and Trinidad. Fans of Sherlock Holmes will enjoy finding out the backstory behind some of Sherlock’s quirks.
This nonfiction book relays the experiences of an Atlanta paramedic working out of Grady hospital. Hazzard brings a unique perspective to a job that is different every day and captures his interactions with patients; those he saves as well as those he doesn’t.
Mary
Information Specialist
Local Authors Help Aspiring Writers at the Cumming Library
Learn how to write a memoir at the first Forsyth Writes Together workshop of the year, presented at the Cumming Library on Tuesday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.
This free 90-minute seminar will feature a panel of four local authors with published memoirs or novels woven from family stories. The workshop is for adults only and registration is not required.
After short presentations, the authors will engage in a Q-and-A session with the audience to address specific memoir-writing topics and offer guidance on self-publishing or finding a publisher. The authors will also stay to sign copies of their books.
“Each of these authors has experience and advice to share that will help aspiring writers organize their life stories in a way that keeps readers interested and to develop habits or writing processes that consistently put words on the page,” explains Program Manager Laura Bradley.
G. Ross Kelly is the author of What’s Your Favorite Song? The Life, Family and Music of George and Emma Kelly. His mother, Emma Kelly, was the remarkable entertainer described as “The Lady of 6,000 Songs” in the true crime book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. She and her husband managed complex careers and life in show business, all while raising 10 children.
Kelly thinks everyone has a story to tell, and that writing those stories down is important.
“Next to the birth of your children or grandchildren, writing your story will perhaps be the most meaningful experience of your life,” says Kelly.
Charlotte Gober Czekala’s memoir, I Am Charlotte, describes life in the 1940s before it was common for girls to be strong and athletic. At a young age, she learned discipline and perseverance through sports and the confidence Charlotte gained on the field led her to launch a drug treatment center for teenagers and bring Nar-Anon to the east coast.
Charlotte’s story also includes the dark challenges she faced as two of her own children struggled with addiction, and she will share the ways she stayed motivated to keep writing, even when it was difficult.
When an author is writing about tough times, Czekala says being transparent about your feelings is critical to conveying your story and giving your reader hope.
“It was very hard for me to hang in there,” she says of the writing process. “However, I had an outline and a story that I wanted to complete, so I just had to finish what I started. I wanted to show how God gave me hope and got me through the difficult times.”
Charles A. Pitcher, whose own experiences as an attorney, judge, and medical assistant in the army are interesting enough, focused instead on someone else’s life as he wrote his second book, My Uncle Pat.
While the book is a work of fiction, Pitcher drew heavily on the real-life experiences of his father's half-brother, Pat Murphy. Pitcher recalls that his dad and Uncle Pat swapped stories as they hunted duck and fished in the Pascagoula River and around the barrier islands off the Mississippi coast.
"He was a character, very Irish and blessed with a great sense of humor. I miss him and his peculiar slant on almost every subject," says Pitcher.
Syed Riaz Ahmed, author of The Lottery, was living in Pakistan when he won the diversity visa lottery to immigrate to the U.S. in the mid-1990s. Before retiring, he taught computer science at the University of North Georgia and worked to give his wife and children a secure and comfortable life that was not possible in Pakistan.
Ahmed’s memoir describes a period of crushing grief that makes readers thoughtfully consider family bonds and the struggles of parenthood. His passion for writing didn’t begin with The Lottery, though. Ahmed began writing a series of children’s jokes and puzzles and then more serious news articles in the popular newspapers of Pakistan more than 50 years ago.
“Seeing my name in print in the newspaper gave me a sense of pride and achievement, and prompted me to start writing about the important events in my life after getting the immigration through the diversity visa program of the State Department in 1995. The program uses a computer software to randomly pick a certain number of visa applicants from all over the world, just like a ticket in Georgia Lottery is picked by a computer program. My name was picked up from more than two million applicants who applied for the visa in that year,” Ahmed explains.
The Forsyth Writes Together series is designed to connect local authors and aspiring writers.
“Libraries are a wonderful place for writers to gather. We offer free resources, including online writing tutorials, research and reference materials, and writing groups for sharing work-in-progress and receiving constructive feedback,” says Bradley.
In addition to the Forsyth Writes Together series of workshops that are expected to be offered quarterly in 2017, FCPL hosts a semi-monthly writing group for adults at the Post Road Library. Teen writers in grades 6 through 12 also gather at FCPL for monthly programs at the Cumming and Post Road libraries.
For more information, please visit www.forsythpl.org.
After short presentations, the authors will engage in a Q-and-A session with the audience to address specific memoir-writing topics and offer guidance on self-publishing or finding a publisher. The authors will also stay to sign copies of their books.
Kelly thinks everyone has a story to tell, and that writing those stories down is important.
“Next to the birth of your children or grandchildren, writing your story will perhaps be the most meaningful experience of your life,” says Kelly.
Charlotte Gober Czekala’s memoir, I Am Charlotte, describes life in the 1940s before it was common for girls to be strong and athletic. At a young age, she learned discipline and perseverance through sports and the confidence Charlotte gained on the field led her to launch a drug treatment center for teenagers and bring Nar-Anon to the east coast.
Charlotte’s story also includes the dark challenges she faced as two of her own children struggled with addiction, and she will share the ways she stayed motivated to keep writing, even when it was difficult.
When an author is writing about tough times, Czekala says being transparent about your feelings is critical to conveying your story and giving your reader hope.
“It was very hard for me to hang in there,” she says of the writing process. “However, I had an outline and a story that I wanted to complete, so I just had to finish what I started. I wanted to show how God gave me hope and got me through the difficult times.”
While the book is a work of fiction, Pitcher drew heavily on the real-life experiences of his father's half-brother, Pat Murphy. Pitcher recalls that his dad and Uncle Pat swapped stories as they hunted duck and fished in the Pascagoula River and around the barrier islands off the Mississippi coast.
"He was a character, very Irish and blessed with a great sense of humor. I miss him and his peculiar slant on almost every subject," says Pitcher.
Syed Riaz Ahmed, author of The Lottery, was living in Pakistan when he won the diversity visa lottery to immigrate to the U.S. in the mid-1990s. Before retiring, he taught computer science at the University of North Georgia and worked to give his wife and children a secure and comfortable life that was not possible in Pakistan.
Ahmed’s memoir describes a period of crushing grief that makes readers thoughtfully consider family bonds and the struggles of parenthood. His passion for writing didn’t begin with The Lottery, though. Ahmed began writing a series of children’s jokes and puzzles and then more serious news articles in the popular newspapers of Pakistan more than 50 years ago.
“Seeing my name in print in the newspaper gave me a sense of pride and achievement, and prompted me to start writing about the important events in my life after getting the immigration through the diversity visa program of the State Department in 1995. The program uses a computer software to randomly pick a certain number of visa applicants from all over the world, just like a ticket in Georgia Lottery is picked by a computer program. My name was picked up from more than two million applicants who applied for the visa in that year,” Ahmed explains.
The Forsyth Writes Together series is designed to connect local authors and aspiring writers.
“Libraries are a wonderful place for writers to gather. We offer free resources, including online writing tutorials, research and reference materials, and writing groups for sharing work-in-progress and receiving constructive feedback,” says Bradley.
In addition to the Forsyth Writes Together series of workshops that are expected to be offered quarterly in 2017, FCPL hosts a semi-monthly writing group for adults at the Post Road Library. Teen writers in grades 6 through 12 also gather at FCPL for monthly programs at the Cumming and Post Road libraries.
For more information, please visit www.forsythpl.org.
“Harper Lee” visits the Post Road Library
No matter the linguistic aspirations of our avian acquaintance, it was clear the poor bird was a little distressed by being trapped indoors.
Ms. Mary happened upon a bit of birdseed leftover from a children’s program and thoughtfully set it out alongside a dish of water. And, much like any stray animal taken in by a kind soul, our staff named the mockingbird…you guessed it! Harper Lee!
Much as we’d love to have a library mascot, alas, keeping a pet that can relieve itself anywhere, from the high clerestory windows to the topmost books in the stacks, would be unwise. So, Mr. Dave and Mr. Robin from our facilities team, tried to gently persuade Harper Lee to leave the building. Harper Lee was quite stubborn and instead of heading for the door, our fluttering friend settled into a corner near the Children’s Section for the rest of the day.
From that perch Harper Lee met a new friend. As a little boy and his mom were walking by, the mom pointed out the bird. The little boy looked up and said, “Hello, bird! It’s nice to meet you!” Then we heard him tell his mom, “Did you see how happy that bird was to meet me? It really liked me!” If only Harper Lee had liked the boy enough to follow him out the doors and into to the open air!
As evening fell, Harper Lee sought out the quieter spaces in the library. Ms. Vikki carefully propped open the back door, and when Harper Lee landed on the floor, Ms. Vikki gently ushered the exhausted bird outside.
While we still have no idea why Harper Lee decided to visit, we know her appearance brought our patrons and staff together in care and concern for our feathered friend’s welfare. It also prompted a small spike in checkouts of To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman. We like to think the spirit of the real Harper Lee would be pleased.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Staff Picks - Adult and Teen Fiction
Stephanie Hampson
Youth Services Supervisor
Monday, April 17, 2017
Book Chat - A Casual Conversation for Adults - Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
This book gives us a glimpse into the inner workings of Musk's various companies throughout his life, including his early Silicon Valley work at his startup company that morphed into PayPal, and how he ventured into solar energy, outer space, and electric cars.
Meredith Causey
Information Services Supervisor
Sharon Forks Library
Friday, April 14, 2017
#ShelfLife - April 14, 2017
We're a little sad to see National Library Week come to an end. We had an especially fun time celebrating National Library Workers Day by reading along with The Librarian of Basra on TumbleBook.
If you have children who are learning to read, be sure to check out TumbleBook in the library, at home, or on a mobile device. There are versions for grades K - 4, 3 - 6, and 6 - 12, so your young reader can follow along with materials that suit their skill and interest levels.
In last week's #ShelfLife recap, we asked you to tell us what you're reading for a chance for your book to be shared on our Instagram feed. One Instagram user shared information about Raising the Floor, and while we had hoped to feature suggested books in our #ShelfLife feed, that book isn't in our collection.
However, this suggestion does give us an opportunity to remind patrons that we participate in interlibrary loan with public and academic libraries all over the country. Learn about how to request a book via interlibrary loan on the library's website. Thank you, @bovinecow6 for sharing what you're reading and helping us connect our patrons to even more books!
So, who's next? Leave a comment here or tag @forsythpubliclibrary on Instagram for a chance to have the book you're reading featured on our #ShelfLife feed next week.
If you have children who are learning to read, be sure to check out TumbleBook in the library, at home, or on a mobile device. There are versions for grades K - 4, 3 - 6, and 6 - 12, so your young reader can follow along with materials that suit their skill and interest levels.
In last week's #ShelfLife recap, we asked you to tell us what you're reading for a chance for your book to be shared on our Instagram feed. One Instagram user shared information about Raising the Floor, and while we had hoped to feature suggested books in our #ShelfLife feed, that book isn't in our collection.
However, this suggestion does give us an opportunity to remind patrons that we participate in interlibrary loan with public and academic libraries all over the country. Learn about how to request a book via interlibrary loan on the library's website. Thank you, @bovinecow6 for sharing what you're reading and helping us connect our patrons to even more books!
So, who's next? Leave a comment here or tag @forsythpubliclibrary on Instagram for a chance to have the book you're reading featured on our #ShelfLife feed next week.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Chatterbooks for Grades K - 2 to Read About Spiders
Chatterbooks, a book club for grades K through 2, will meet at the Cumming Library on April 27, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
This month, we'll read I’m Trying to Love Spiders by Bethany Barton and take a comical look at all things spiders. This incredibly informative book is full of amazing arachnid facts and makes learning about spiders fun!
Chatterbooks incorporates a story, book discussion, and a craft. Children do not need to read the book in advance to participate. Registration is not required, but please arrive early to secure your spot.
Lorraine Lane
Youth Specialist
Cumming Library
Chatterbooks incorporates a story, book discussion, and a craft. Children do not need to read the book in advance to participate. Registration is not required, but please arrive early to secure your spot.
Lorraine Lane
Youth Specialist
Cumming Library
Monday, April 10, 2017
Today's Science Database Makes Science Accessible for Students
Spring Break is over and students grudgingly dragged themselves out of bed and back into the classroom this morning. It might take a little time for them to get excited about homework, but the library is standing ready with the perfect database to help middle and high school students with their science projects: Today's Science.
We talked with Alexis Belasco, Information Specialist at the Hampton Park Library, about what makes Today's Science so valuable to students:
What is Today's Science?
Patrons can access Today's Science from the Library's website by clicking eLibrary > eResources > Science and the Environment > Today's Science. If your student needs help finding books, articles, or materials for a school project, please Ask a Librarian or stop by the Ask Us desk at your local FCPL branch.
We talked with Alexis Belasco, Information Specialist at the Hampton Park Library, about what makes Today's Science so valuable to students:
What is Today's Science?
"Today’s Science is an online resource that aims to make peer-reviewed articles and major science news and discoveries accessible, relevant, relatable, and interesting to students."How does Today's Science make complex and technical topics more accessible for students?
"The articles are written in a way that is understandable for the not-so-science-oriented people out there. The articles include diagrams, keywords, related content, videos, discussion questions, and links to other articles and journals. One of my favorite features is the definitions. Throughout the articles there are highlighted words that display their definition when you hover over them with the cursor."What can students learn beyond purely technical and scientific topics?
"There is a section of the website called Conversations With Scientists where students can go to read interviews with prominent and important scientists. They ask them questions about their field and current experiments, as well as questions like, “When did you begin to become interested in science?” and “What advice would you give to students who are interested in ______ science?”Can students learn about current events or breaking discoveries on Today's Science?
"Yes. The database also includes video news briefs that are short 2-3 minute videos about fun and intriguing experiments, discoveries, and topics. These are just a few of the many awesome features offered by Today’s Science. I think it is a resource that many students can benefit from. I can’t wait to use it myself!"Try Today's Science Today!
Patrons can access Today's Science from the Library's website by clicking eLibrary > eResources > Science and the Environment > Today's Science. If your student needs help finding books, articles, or materials for a school project, please Ask a Librarian or stop by the Ask Us desk at your local FCPL branch.
Saturday, April 8, 2017
River of Words Flows Through Cumming Library
April is National Poetry Month and the Cumming Library is celebrating with a special traveling exhibit of art and poetry on display April 17 through 30.
The River of Words exhibit features the art and poetic work of students across Georgia. River of Words is a nation-wide competition that is coordinated locally in our state by the Georgia Center for the Book and Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), a program of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Each year, students in grades K – 12 are invited to create visual art or poetry that shows a deep understanding and appreciation of the natural environment and their local watershed. Winners in Forsyth County include students from Shiloh Point, Matt, and Brookwood elementary schools.
The exhibit is touring across Georgia and most recently stopped at Shiloh Point Elementary School. The Cumming Library is the last stop on the schedule for the River of Words exhibit. It will return to the Georgia Center for the Book at the Decatur Library in May to be refitted with winning poems and art from the 2017 competition. Those winners are expected to be announced in May.
On the opening day of the River of Words exhibit, the Cumming Library will host a Wacky Poems program for children in grades 3 – 5 at 4:00 p.m. The program will encourage students to explore and enjoy various types of poetry by being silly and playing with words.
“Library staff will help participants learn about limericks, haiku, and free verse by reading popular poems and playing poetry-themed games. Participants can then write their own poetry and have the option to display it in the library in honor of the River of Words exhibit,” explains program manager Laura Bradley.
Teens and adults can also celebrate their love for poetry during the River of Words exhibit when they stop by the Blackout Poetry station.
Blackout poetry is created by taking a page from a novel or newspaper article and coloring over unwanted words with a black marker, leaving only the writer’s desired words that create a poem or tell a story.
“The library will provide recycled book pages for participants to use at the station. Poets who wish to display their completed blackout poems can give them to a library staff member to display in the library in honor of the River of Words exhibit,” adds Bradley.
The River of Words exhibit is suitable for all ages and may be visited during the library’s regular hours.
For more information about the exhibit or programs at the library, please visit www.forsythpl.org.
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| Beautiful Swan by Austin Kim |
The River of Words exhibit features the art and poetic work of students across Georgia. River of Words is a nation-wide competition that is coordinated locally in our state by the Georgia Center for the Book and Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), a program of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Each year, students in grades K – 12 are invited to create visual art or poetry that shows a deep understanding and appreciation of the natural environment and their local watershed. Winners in Forsyth County include students from Shiloh Point, Matt, and Brookwood elementary schools.
The exhibit is touring across Georgia and most recently stopped at Shiloh Point Elementary School. The Cumming Library is the last stop on the schedule for the River of Words exhibit. It will return to the Georgia Center for the Book at the Decatur Library in May to be refitted with winning poems and art from the 2017 competition. Those winners are expected to be announced in May.
On the opening day of the River of Words exhibit, the Cumming Library will host a Wacky Poems program for children in grades 3 – 5 at 4:00 p.m. The program will encourage students to explore and enjoy various types of poetry by being silly and playing with words.
“Library staff will help participants learn about limericks, haiku, and free verse by reading popular poems and playing poetry-themed games. Participants can then write their own poetry and have the option to display it in the library in honor of the River of Words exhibit,” explains program manager Laura Bradley.
Teens and adults can also celebrate their love for poetry during the River of Words exhibit when they stop by the Blackout Poetry station.
Blackout poetry is created by taking a page from a novel or newspaper article and coloring over unwanted words with a black marker, leaving only the writer’s desired words that create a poem or tell a story.
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| A Blackout Poem inspired by the watershed and wildlife themes of the River of Word Exhibit. |
“The library will provide recycled book pages for participants to use at the station. Poets who wish to display their completed blackout poems can give them to a library staff member to display in the library in honor of the River of Words exhibit,” adds Bradley.
The River of Words exhibit is suitable for all ages and may be visited during the library’s regular hours.
For more information about the exhibit or programs at the library, please visit www.forsythpl.org.
Friday, April 7, 2017
#ShelfLife - April 7, 2017
What a wild week! Forsyth County is on Spring Break and, despite the decidedly dismal weather, families have been visiting the library and keeping our programs full. We are grateful to our patrons for braving the elements and visiting with us this week.
But, for those who'd rather curl up with a book and a steaming mug of coffee, we made sure to post a few eLibrary options for you on Instagram this week, including one post about Atlanta Magazine and their article on the MARTA Army. You can read Atlanta Magazine or dozens of others on Zinio, free with your library card and without leaving the comfort of your couch.
In last week's #ShelfLife recap, we asked you to tell us what you're reading for a chance for your book to be shared on our Instagram feed. Our friends at CummingLocal.com responded with a #shelfie of epic proportions with The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah on top of the to-be-read pile. We confess to loving that book, too, and if you'd like to check it out, you'll find versions in print, Large Type, eBook, CD Audiobook, and eAudiobook in our collection.
So, who's next? Leave a comment here or tag @forsythpubliclibrary on Instagram for a chance to have the book you're reading featured on our #ShelfLife feed next week.
But, for those who'd rather curl up with a book and a steaming mug of coffee, we made sure to post a few eLibrary options for you on Instagram this week, including one post about Atlanta Magazine and their article on the MARTA Army. You can read Atlanta Magazine or dozens of others on Zinio, free with your library card and without leaving the comfort of your couch.
In last week's #ShelfLife recap, we asked you to tell us what you're reading for a chance for your book to be shared on our Instagram feed. Our friends at CummingLocal.com responded with a #shelfie of epic proportions with The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah on top of the to-be-read pile. We confess to loving that book, too, and if you'd like to check it out, you'll find versions in print, Large Type, eBook, CD Audiobook, and eAudiobook in our collection.
So, who's next? Leave a comment here or tag @forsythpubliclibrary on Instagram for a chance to have the book you're reading featured on our #ShelfLife feed next week.
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Library Limelight: Presley Dyer, Cataloging Specialist, Library Headquarters
Library Limelight is intended to be a quick read to help FCPL patrons get to know our librarians and staff. We hope you enjoy learning about the people who make our libraries great!
Presley Dyer
Cataloging Specialist
Library Headquarters
Where is your hometown?
Cataloging Specialist
Library Headquarters
Where is your hometown?
Hiawassee, GeorgiaHow long have you been at FCPL?
2 yearsWhat other jobs have you had at FCPL?
Just this one.Why did you choose to work in a library?
It is a career in which I can be around my love of the arts while being in a structured, organized environment.Describe your job in five words or less.
Very detailed. Requires much concentration.What is unique about your job?
I am responsible for patrons’ access and what they see in the catalog. I ultimately get to decide where an item is located, as well.What is your favorite part of your job?
I get to see all the new materials, so my to-read list is never ending.What’s the most interesting place you’ve lived or traveled?
Pompeii. It was an incredible and indescribable experience to see human beings frozen in time from two thousand years ago.What are your hobbies?
Besides reading and movies, I am a big restaurant foodie. My goal is to try to eat at all of Atlanta’s 50 best restaurants.What are you reading right now?
The Circle by Dave Eggers. The movie comes out this month, starring Tom Hanks.Paper books or eBooks?
Both.Is there anything else you’d like to share?
I really love working at FCPL. I work with great team members, and I have been able to learn so much from them.
Monday, April 3, 2017
Important Information about Hoopla
Dear Patrons,
The library has always taken pride in how carefully we listen to feedback from our patrons. Over the last several months, patrons have shared their disappointment with not being able to access content consistently on Hoopla, one of our eLibrary resources.
We hear your frustration when you can’t check out the materials you want because Hoopla has reached its lending limit. It is important to understand there is a cost associated with each checkout of Hoopla materials and the lending limit prevents the library from overspending its budget for digital content.
We are fortunate to have patrons who are enthusiastic users of all of our collections and resources, including Hoopla. Unfortunately, exponentially increasing costs for Hoopla services are unsustainable.
Forsyth County Public Library will discontinue Hoopla on April 27, 2017.
New eAudiobooks Available Now
Funds budgeted for Hoopla are already being reallocated to growing other permanent eLibrary collections, such as eAudiobooks and eBooks that are more frequently requested by patrons.
By far the most popular format on Hoopla has been eAudiobooks, and those patrons will be pleased to know that our Materials team has already acquired thousands of new titles for download in OneClickdigital.
We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause. If you need assistance finding new materials in the eLibrary or using a mobile device to access materials, our staff will be glad to help. Please stop by the Ask Us desk or Ask a Librarian.
Thank you for being a patron of the library.
Sincerely,
Anna Lyle
Director
The library has always taken pride in how carefully we listen to feedback from our patrons. Over the last several months, patrons have shared their disappointment with not being able to access content consistently on Hoopla, one of our eLibrary resources.
We hear your frustration when you can’t check out the materials you want because Hoopla has reached its lending limit. It is important to understand there is a cost associated with each checkout of Hoopla materials and the lending limit prevents the library from overspending its budget for digital content.
We are fortunate to have patrons who are enthusiastic users of all of our collections and resources, including Hoopla. Unfortunately, exponentially increasing costs for Hoopla services are unsustainable.
Forsyth County Public Library will discontinue Hoopla on April 27, 2017.
New eAudiobooks Available Now
Funds budgeted for Hoopla are already being reallocated to growing other permanent eLibrary collections, such as eAudiobooks and eBooks that are more frequently requested by patrons.
By far the most popular format on Hoopla has been eAudiobooks, and those patrons will be pleased to know that our Materials team has already acquired thousands of new titles for download in OneClickdigital.
We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause. If you need assistance finding new materials in the eLibrary or using a mobile device to access materials, our staff will be glad to help. Please stop by the Ask Us desk or Ask a Librarian.
Thank you for being a patron of the library.
Sincerely,
Anna Lyle
Director
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