Spring is finally springing all around us! If the nicer weather and warmer temperatures have you finally ready to venture back out and about and you're looking for things to do around town, then be sure to check out your Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System's free events! You're local branch likely has all kinds of programs scheduled for the coming month, from children's storytimes to financial literacy for adults (Money Smart Week is April 18-25,2015!) but if you're looking for events focused on authors or the arts then check out the list below and join us at one of our 34 locations!
And while you're visiting your local library, why not pick up a few books, movies or CDs to take home and enjoy? Check the catalog before you come so you know just what's available. We look forward to seeing you here!
Art Exhibit
Ongoing. Library hours.
Art work by members of the Alpha Arts Guild, an organization for North Fulton based artists.
Art work by members of the Alpha Arts Guild, an organization for North Fulton based artists.
Alpharetta
Branch, a part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public
Library System
238 Canton Street Alpharetta 30009
For information call 770.740.2425
Christopher Kuhl Art
Exhibition
March
29-April 28. Library hours.
First
Thursday Art Walk Opening Reception. Thursday, April 2. 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Exhibit
is a diverse mixed-media solo exhibition by internationally known painter and
photographer Christopher Kuhl.
Central Library, a part of the
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
One
Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta 30303
For
information call 404.730.1700
April
Exhibit: Atlanta Artists Center Art Collection
Wednesday,
April 1-30. Library hours.
Sandy Springs Branch, a part of the
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
395 Mt. Vernon Highway, Atlanta
30328
For information call 404.303.6130
Film Screening:
Howardena Pindell: Atomizing
Saturday,
April 11. 3:00 p.m.
This
documentary film is an intimate conversation with uncompromising artist and
social critic Howardena Pindell, whose work demands an unusually aggressive and
challenging process of self-examination.
Hammonds
House Museum
503
Peeples St SW, Atlanta 30310
For
information call 404.612.0487
Children’s Author Morris
Mapp Teaches Children about Money
Monday,
April 13. 10:30 a.m.
Morris
Mapp will read his book, Coins in My
Pocket, which teaches children about money. Ages 4-6.
College
Park Branch, a part of
the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
3647 Main Street, College Park 30337
For information call 404.762.4060
3647 Main Street, College Park 30337
For information call 404.762.4060
Atlanta Authors
Presents Sandy Berman
Saturday,
April 25. 2:00 p.m.
In
honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, author Sandy Berman will discuss her book,
Klara with a K.
Roswell Branch, a part of the
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
115 Norcross Street, Roswell 30075
For
information call 770.640.3075
Verses and Flows
Poetry Event
Saturday,
April 25. 3:00 p.m.
In
recognition of National Poetry Month (April), and in collaboration with Global
Arts Partners, the Auburn Avenue Research Library will host this community
event featuring original poetry and spoken word performances.
Hammonds
House Museum
503
Peeples St SW, Atlanta 30310
For
information call 404.612.0487
Art History of the
African Diaspora: Jacob Lawrence: The Glory of Expression Film Screening
Tuesday,
April 28. 1:00 p.m.
In
collaboration with L and S Video, the Auburn Avenue Research Library (AARL) and
Hammonds House Museum will host a screening of the documentary film, Jacob
Lawrence: The Glory of Expression. Made just a few years before his death (June
9, 2000), Jacob Lawrence, one of the most important artists of the 20th
century, opened his studio to documentary filmmaker, Linda Freeman, offering
unique access inside the work of this great American Modernist. All ages.
West
End Branch, a part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
525
Peeples Street SW, Atlanta 30310
For
information call 404.752.8740
Jazz Night Out at Wolf
Creek
Wednesday, April 29. 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Join award-winning vocalist LaTosha Brown as she performs a musical tribute to the legendary Nina Simone.
Wolf Creek Branch, a part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
3100 Enon Road, Atlanta 30331
For information call 404.613.4255
Wednesday, April 29. 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Join award-winning vocalist LaTosha Brown as she performs a musical tribute to the legendary Nina Simone.
Wolf Creek Branch, a part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
3100 Enon Road, Atlanta 30331
For information call 404.613.4255
