Songwriting Workshop at Sharon Forks Library on August 9th and 23rd

Have you ever wanted to write a song?  

Aspiring songwriters will get advice on creating original music from award-winning local songwriter Bob Lusher in a two-part Songwriting Workshop that will be held on August 9 and 23 at the Sharon Forks Library. Both Tuesday night sessions begin at 7:00 p.m. 

Participants will learn songwriting methods including song structure, chords, and lyrics as well as how to arrange and record music using Audacity and Band-in-a-Box. At the conclusion of the workshop, the songwriters will have the opportunity to perform their music for the group.  

Forsyth County Public Library is excited to offer this unique program for our adult and high school age patrons.

Staff Picks - All The Old Knives by Olen Steinhauer

All the Old Knives by Olen Steinhauer

Six years after a terrorist attack with mass fatalities in Vienna, CIA Agent Henry Pelham crosses the Atlantic to interview former agent, Celia Harrison. Henry has lingering questions about the disastrous day and the abrupt end of their relationship. But Celia now has a family of her own, and her instincts tell her that Henry has a hidden agenda. 

I really enjoyed this complex he-said/she-said story, which has been adapted for film and is currently available on Amazon Prime. If you're looking for an engaging, quick read with unexpected twists, check out All the Old Knives by Olen Steinhauer.   

Alicia Cavitt

Information Specialist

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Staff Picks Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt - Adult Fiction

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt tells the story of an unemployed musician, a widow, and a giant Pacific octopus named Marcellus who is held in captivity at a seaside aquarium in Sowell Bay, Washington. In addition to exceptional insight and a way with words, Marcellus possesses mad skills at escaping from his tank at night. 

Library Limelight: Karina Segura, Outreach Specialist

Library Limelight is intended to be a quick read to help FCPL patrons get to know our librarians, staff, and volunteers. We hope you enjoy learning about the people who make our libraries great!

Name: Karina Segura

Position: Outreach Specialist

Location: Administrative Offices

Where is your hometown? 

Alpharetta, GA

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FCPL Reads 2022 - July Goal

We're almost halfway through the year! Are you working on your FCPL Reads 2022 goals? Here's the next reading goal to inspire you to Read Something New (to You!) in 2022!

The reading goal for July is to read a book featuring a character with differing abilities!

OverBOOKed to Read: Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

When family tragedy strikes, eighteen-year-old Daunis Fontaine puts off her college dreams in order to care for her mother. Then she witnesses the murder of a close friend and becomes involved with an FBI investigation into drug trafficking in her community. As half-white and half-Ojibwe, Daunis has never quite fit into her hometown or the nearby Ojibwe reservation. However, Daunis' knowledge of both cultures makes her an invaluable part of the investigation.