Artist Statement Krista M. Jones, also known as JONESY, is a contemporary artist, based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is best known for her vibrant, symbolic patterned murals and complex canvas paintings. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Columbus State University. Her canvas works have been featured in exhibitions throughout the United States, including…
World Parrot Day – May 31st
A drawing of the Carolina Parakeet The Thick-billed Parrot Did you know that the USA had two native parrots? They were the Carolina Parakeet and the Thick-billed Parrot. The Carolina Parakeet lived in the east of the USA from southern New England to Florida and Texas. They lived in flocks of 200 to 300 birds.…
Gardens of the Master Gardeners
Join Master Gardener Sandra as she showcases landscaping plants that are unique & how some of our Master Gardeners have used them in their landscaping. Sandra focuses on unique plants that may be new to you & how they can be used in your garden. There will be a presentation & opportunities to ask questions…
The Real Tea Series: GRIOT on Designing for Global Audiences
The Real Tea Series: GRIOT is a year-long cultural storytelling experience curated and hosted by Carlita Scarboro-Vazquez through CVaz Designs. Inspired by the tradition of the griot—the keeper of memory, history, and community—the series explores how stories are preserved and reimagined through art, engineering, technology, design, wellness, and cultural exchange. The project transforms the library into a living archive…
All Libraries Closed Monday, May 25
All Fulton County Library System branches will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.
Homeschool S.T.E.A.M Day with We Create Tech: World Cup Jingles
For May, We Create Tech discusses an upcoming event happening soon in Atlanta: the World Cup. With this event, thousands of people around the globe will be visiting. This would be a great opportunity for individuals to promote their brand to a broader audience. For the homeschoolers, they would be tasked with inventing a product…
Director’s Blog – May 2026
The things people habitually do seem to indicate those activities that have the most meaning within their lives. They are the things they go back to, time and time again. Let libraries be a part of that list of things of top importance to you. Libraries can make a difference. There are 34 libraries in…
Summer Reading 2026 @ Kirkwood Library
Register and log your books in Beanstack, and join us for library events throughout the summer to support the Summer Reading Program at the Kirkwood Library!
Celebrating Culture and Community: TECO Partners with FulcoLibrary
The Fulton County Library System has kicked off a new cultural partnership with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta (TECO), and the launch event made quite an impression. Community leaders, library supporters, and guests from all around came together to mark the occasion, which featured remarks from several notable speakers, cultural presentations, and…
Dig into Discovery: Juneteenth
Dig into Discovery: Juneteenth June is the beginning of Summer Reading. The theme for Summer Reading is Unearth a story and the Year of the Book theme for June is Dig into Discovery. In the United States there is a holiday called Juneteenth. Juneteenth has a history complete with symbolism. To help kids delve deeper…
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