Fayette County Public Library

Sharon Campbell, Administrative Assistant
scampbell@fayettecountyga.gov

Fayette County Public Library
1821 Heritage Park Way
Fayetteville, Georgia 30214
770.305.5426

Hours:
M - Th: 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.
F - Sa : 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Electronic Resources

Library resources you can use at home.

ReferenceUSA is a powerful online reference and research tool providing library cardholders instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth information on 24 million U.S. businesses and 235 million U.S. residents. ReferenceUSA makes it faster and easier to find new business opportunities, research executives and companies, find news articles, conduct job searches, research papers, locate addresses and phone numbers, conduct market research and much more.

Chilton Library is a 24-hour on-call "mechanic" which provides quick online access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today. Ford, Chrysler, GM, Honda, Toyota and numerous other makes are well-represented. With more than 50 years of information on actual auto tear-downs provided in step-by-step procedures, work on the engine, chassis, electrical, drive train, suspension, and more is made easier for mechanics of any experience. Photos, illustrations and repair procedures help to simplify even the most arduous tasks.

Health & Wellness Resource Center offers 24/7 access to full-text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia, and much more. Perfect for researchers at all levels, this comprehensive consumer health resource provides authoritative information on the full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices.

Check out free ebooks and audiobooks for kids in pre-K to 4th grade with eRead Kids. All you need is your public library card.
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Did you know . . . ?

Did you know you can download audiobooks and ebooks from home? Learn a new language from Mango Languages? Access dozens of read-a-long storybooks with your child? Take a mock-ACT exam through Learning Express Library?

Do you need a little help learning how to go about it?

Welcome to Fayette County Library Academy! We have free online tutorials available to help you access our many resources. Click on one below to start learning now!

Upcoming Events:

All library events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 770-461-8841.

The Mobile Career Lab is coming.

Get free assistance with your job search from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. on these days.

Monday, October 7, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Census 2020 Information Session. U.S. Census partnership specialist Antonio Valadez will be here to answer your questions about the upcoming nationwide population count. Learn about the importance of your participation in the census, and the impact it can have on your community. From new schools and road improvements to more robust public safety services, there are many ways that census data can shape your neighborhood. The results, collected once a decade, help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year. Get the information you need to spread the message and support the goal of a complete and accurate count.

Friday, October 18, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Fayette County’s Face to Face Community Awareness Series Administration Meeting. Coffee & Conversation with County Departments (Presenters: County Clerk, IT, Purchasing, Property Tax and Tag, Finance, planning and Zoning and Human Resources)

Saturday, October 19, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Poetry Open Mic. Poets age 15 to adult are invited to present their work in a public reading. See the Poetry Open Mic flyer for details and the rules for participating.

Monday, October 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Harold Bost Book Signing. Former Fayette County Commissioner Harold C. Bost will sign and give away free copies of his new book, “A Grateful Life.” In “A Grateful Life,” Bost tells his own life story, illustrating how a 10th-grade high school dropout became a successful businessman, a private pilot, and a politician. Light refreshments will be served.

Thursday, October 24, 10:00-11:30 a.m. AARP Smart DriverTEK Workshop. This free, 90-minute Smart DriverTEK Workshop helps drivers understand current and evolving vehicle safety technologies and how to use them. Drivers will learn how the benefits of these technologies may enhance their driving safety and extend their safe driving years. Drivers will also learn to identify the safety technologies that best suit their needs when purchasing a new vehicle.

Thursday, October 24, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Leadership Success Workshop – Network, Lead and Achieve. “Fearless Shifting” Presented by Lorinda Buckingham in a 3 series workshop on year-end planning for assuring success at work in 2020.

Friday, October 25, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Fayette County’s Face to Face Community Awareness Series – Public Works. Coffee & Conversation with County Departments (Presenters: Water, Parks and Rec, Public Works, Grounds)

Monday, October 28, 2:00-7:00 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive. For more information or to make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. Sponsor Code: Fayetteo.

Monday Morning Mystery: A Book Group for Adults. Second Monday of the month, 11 a.m. For more information, contact Sarah Trowbridge at saraht@fayettecountyga.gov or 770-305-5343, or Jessica Kuhr at jkuhr@fayettecountyga.gov or 770-305-5327.

October 14
Pagan Spring
by G. M. Malliet

The English village of Nether Monkslip is growing, with old residents and businesses giving way to newcomers. One of its newer residents is Max Tudor, a former MI5 agent now vicar of St. Edwold’s. With his current love out of town, Max is invited to join other relative newcomers at a dinner party. Among the guests is Thaddeus Bottle, a prominent actor and playwright recently returned to his boyhood home. When Bottle is found dead in his bed the next morning, Max investigates, relying on both his spy background and his pastoral skills. That no one, including Bottle’s wife, will miss the victim makes for a large pool of suspects. (Book 3, Max Tudor series)

November 4 (PLEASE NOTE: This month’s meeting is scheduled for the 1st Monday.)
Cruel and Unusual
by Patricia Cornwell

Dr. Kay Scarpetta, chief medical examiner of Virginia, autopsies a convicted killer, executed in Virginia’s electric chair, in what should have been a routine procedure. But the murders of everyone connected to him continue after his death. Scarpetta comes under fire for incompetence and must fight a web of political intrigue. (Book 4, Kay Scarpetta series)

Thursday Night Book Group: Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. New members are always welcome! Book discussion led and moderated by a librarian. Light refreshments provided compliments of the Friends of the Fayette County Public Library. Please sign up at the desk or contact Sarah Trowbridge at 770-305-5343, or saraht@fayettecountyga.gov .

November 21
Tar Baby
by Toni Morrison

The arrival of an ominous stranger disturbs the precisely choreographed interactions among the five people living in a beautiful house on a Caribbean island: white millionaire candy manufacturer Valerian Street, his younger wife Margaret, the black servant couple Sydney and Ondine, and their glamorous niece Jadine -- educated in Paris at Valerian's expense and now home for a visit.

October 17
21 Lessons for the 21st Century
By Yuval Noah Harari

How do computers and robots change the meaning of being human? How do we deal with the epidemic of fake news? Are nations and religions still relevant? What should we teach our children? As technology advances faster than our understanding of it, hacking becomes a tactic of war, and the world feels more polarized than ever, Yuval Harari addresses the challenge of navigating life in the face of constant and disorienting change and raises the important questions we need to ask ourselves in order to survive. How can we retain freedom of choice when Big Data is watching us? What will the future workforce look like, and how should we ready ourselves for it? How should we deal with the threat of terrorism? Why is liberal democracy in crisis? Harari invites us to consider values, meaning, and personal engagement in a world full of noise and uncertainty. When we are deluged with irrelevant information, clarity is power.

The Poet Tree: Poetry Circle and Workshop: the third Monday of every month, 7-8:30 p.m. A monthly poetry-reading and writing group for adults and high school students. Facilitated by local poet Sikha Karmakar. Open to all poets, aspiring poets, and poetry lovers, high school age and up. Read, share and discuss the work of your favorite published poets. Explore the elements and devices of all kinds of poetry. Write and share new writing in a supportive atmosphere. For more information, contact Sarah Trowbridge, Public Services Librarian: saraht@fayettecountyga.gov. Hosted by the Fayette County Public Library and the Friends of the Fayette County Public Library.

Speak Up! What Kinds of Adult Programs and Events Would You Like to See at Your Library? If you have ideas for things to do, see and learn at your library, don't keep them to yourself…please let us hear from you. Drop a note in our suggestion box at the circulation desk, or email Sarah Trowbridge, Public Services Librarian: saraht@fayettecountyga.gov

Baby Dayzzz: Parenting and Newborn monthly informational group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Babies up to six months old are welcome. This group offers support and answers to all your newborn questions during the first month. An educational speaker will present a new topic each month. Sponsored by Piedmont Fayette Hospital and Fayette County Public Library.

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Can’t find time to read? Join the Library’s Online Book Clubs and start receiving chapters from popular books in your daily email. Every day, Monday through Friday, we’ll send you a portion of a book that takes only five minutes to read. During the week, you’ll have a chance to read 2 or 3 chapters, enough to know if it’s a book you want to check out from the library and finish. You can read a wide variety of books including fiction, nonfiction, romance, business, teen and mystery books. Read at home, at work, or at school. The Online Book Clubs are a free service of the library. Click on the image below and start making time for reading again.

Questions? Email jkuhr@fayettecountyga.gov

Want to know what’s new at your library? Check out our New Arrivals and Popular Picks and also find lists of award-winning titles for adults and children. Click on the image below for Select Reads:

Questions? Email : jkuhr@fayettecountyga.gov

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Contact:

Christeen Snell, Library Director
csnell@fayettecountyga.gov
770.461.8841 Ext. 5333

Gloria Thomas, Public Services Librarian
gthomas@fayettecountyga.gov
770.461.8841, Ext. 5345

Jessica Kuhr, Public Services Librarian
jkuhr@fayettecountyga.gov
770.461.8841, ex. 5327

Sarah Trowbridge, Public Services Librarian
saraht@fayettecountyga.gov
770.461.8841 Ext. 5343

Gina Martin, Public Services Librarian
gimartin@fayettecountyga.gov
770.461.8841, ex. 5342

Ada Demlow, Children’s Librarian
ademlow@fayettecountyga.gov
770.461.8841, ex. 5351

The Fayette County Public Library:

provides free access to information, Internet and word processing.
offers outstanding research service.
contains over 139,000 volumes of books, audio CD’s, DVD’s, newspapers and magazines.
has access to collections of over 280 Georgia libraries in the PINES state network.

Outstanding programming for all ages, includes:

Story times with well-researched, age-appropriate activities for children from birth through 5 years.
Educational Learning Lab for students in grades K-8.
English as a Second Language (ESL) computerized, self-paced courses.
Free concerts and other cultural programs.
Free adult computerized tutorial classes for Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. A teacher is present to assist students with these tutorials.

The library's goals are to serve as a role model of excellence in customer service and information delivery for all patrons; and to be utilized as the County's Info Source and as a center for cultural arts for Fayette County.

The Fayette County Public Library is an affiliate of the Flint River Regional Library System. Our mission is to provide: current, high-interest materials and programs; materials and programs for lifelong learning; information-seeking skills training and assistance; awareness of cultural diversity and answers to questions. The library respects the right of every individual to access all library materials freely.