Visit an Early Literacy Story Walk at Warbington Farms

If your fall plans include a visit to Warbington Farms, but sure to check out the library's story walk located near the tractor in the Family Fun Park.

We're retelling The Three Little Pigs in a shortened story walk format that is ideal for families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Start at the welcome sign near the front of the tractor, then read the story aloud with your children.

Parents and caregivers will also find five simple tips on the story walk from the library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program that will help you practice early literacy skills at home.

Be sure to pick up a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten flyer at the end your story walk and sign up for the program at forsythpl.beanstack.org.

The Scarecrow Trail at Warbington Farms will be on display September 15 through November 3, 2018.

You can vote for your favorite scarecrows in a special Scarecrow Trail photo album on the Warbington Farms Facebook Page or you can vote in-person at the farm through November 3.

Library Limelight: Nikki Watkins, Human Resources and Finance Manager, Library Headquarters

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!

Nikki Watkins
Human Resources and Finance Manager
Library Headquarters

Where is your hometown?

Tuscaloosa, AL

How long have you been at FCPL?

It’s hard to believe but I have been here almost two months!

What other jobs have you had at FCPL?

This is my first job with FCPL.

Why did you choose to work in a library?

I really wanted to work for an organization where I could make a difference and at the same time give back to my community.   

Describe your job in five words or less.

Never a dull moment!

What is unique about your job?

I am very fortunate to have a combination of job responsibilities that include working with people and analyzing numbers at the same time. I love being in an administrative role – Support Services is an excellent fit for me.

What is your favorite part of your job?

Being part of a great team.

Where is the most interesting place you’ve lived or traveled?

I have traveled some in the US, Canada, and Europe but my most interesting trip so far was to New York City. NYC has everything I like to do in one place: Broadway, museums, and sightseeing! 

What are your hobbies?

I really enjoy cooking and I love watching Chopped on the Food Network. Secretly, I would like to compete on the show, but would probably be eliminated in the first round.

What are you reading right now?

I just finished The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.

Paper books, eBooks, or audiobooks?

I love all three!

Is there anything else you’d like to share?

So far, my first two months with FCPL have been better than I could ever have imagined.  

Chatterbooks, A Book Club for Grades K-2

How the Cookie Crumbled: The True and (Not-So-True) Stories of the Invention of the Chocolate Chip Cookie by Gilbert Ford

How the Cookie Crumbled is the featured book for our September Chatterbooks Book Club for Grades K-2. This book features lesser-known stories about the invention of the chocolate chip cookie (not all of which are actually true) and describes how talented chef and entrepreneur Ruth Wakefield started a restaurant, wrote a cookbook and invented a dessert in three possibly different ways.

Join us for the story, fun food fractions, cookie relay races and making cookie cutter birdfeeders. Chatterbooks will meet on September 27, 2018 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Cumming Library. No registration necessary.

Holly Raus
Youth Specialist