Celebrating Black Heritage: An Afternoon of Jazz with Dwan Bosman at Sharon Forks Library

One positive thought produces millions of positive vibrations.

-John Coltrane, American Jazz Saxophonist

Dwan Bosman, Saxophonist

If you love jazz artists like John Coltrane, Charlie "Bird" Parker, and Miles Davis you won’t want to miss a special live jazz performance by saxophonist Dwan Bosman on Sunday, February 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sharon Forks Library.  

Forsyth County Public Library is thrilled to present An Afternoon of Jazz with Dwan Bosman as part of our Celebrating Black Heritage series.   

Reading the Tropes: Fake Relationships

Reading the Tropes is a four part series about Romance books. Whether you love to read Romance or you've never read the genre before, this is the post for you! Each part focuses on a different trope, explaining what it is and providing examples and recommendations. Part one features Fake Relationships. 

Book Explorers: A Book Club for Kids in Grades K-3

Book Explorers is a book club for kids in grades K-3. Older siblings are welcome to attend. We will read aloud the featured title, Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extraordinaire by Amy Guglielmo followed by discussion and hands-on STEAM activities related to the book.

Learn about Mary Blair, a pioneering Disney artist who loved color, and then try your hand at Color STEAM activities like Rainbow Candy Experiments and Walking Water Colors.

This program will take place at the Cumming Library on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Registration is not required, but you may register to receive a reminder email.

Library Limelight: Michelle Van Leer, Collection Support Aide

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: Michelle Van Leer
Position: Collection Support Aide (CSA) 
Location: Cumming Library

Where is your hometown?

Miami, Florida. I moved to Georgia with my family when I was 14. 

  

How long have you been at FCPL?

5 years.

What other jobs have you had at FCPL?