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 | | A library book can be essential for growing a beautiful garden. |
September is Library Card Sign Up Month, a time when the Cobb County Public Library System joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to make sure that everyone has the most important tool of all - a free library card. Cobb County residents and business owners are encouraged to join us as we celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month and to take action. Cardholders should ensure that their library cards are valid and encourage family members, friends, and neighbors to get a card. It's easy to get one, and of course, library cards are free for residents, business owners, and property owners. Library cards can be used to discover so many possibilities. Think of everything a library card can help with: people can use their library cards for school, to discover exciting entertainment options, to learn a new language, to find a job, to discover their family tree, to download eBooks, to research business opportunities, to take up a new hobby... the possibilities are endless. Discover some of these possibilities at www.cobbcat.org/library-card and learn about the many things library cards can help with. People are also invited to share pictures of what the library has made possible for them and follow along in the conversation on social media: |
Charles D. Switzer Public Library Dedication Scheduled |
| The dedication of the Charles D. Switzer Public Library, formerly the Central Library, will be held on Friday, September 27 at 11 a.m. The Cobb County Board of Commissioners renamed the library in July in recognition of Mr. Switzer's record of public service. The Smyrna resident served on the library system's Board of Trustees for 30 years, overseeing projects such as the digitization of the library's catalog, the construction of many libraries, and the expansion of services to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Cobb County. The Charles D. Switzer Public Library is located at 266 Roswell Street in downtown Marietta, just east of the Marietta Square. For more information, please visit www.cobbcat.org. |
Mark Your Calendar: Fall 2013 Book Sale Coming Up! |
 The Fall Book Sale will be held at Jim R Miller Park October 11-13, 2013. Materials for sale include books for all ages in both hardcover and paperback, DVDs, Books on CD and Audiocassette, and magazines. Prices range from 10 cents to $5.00. The Jim R Miller Park is located at 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, GA 30008. Hours for the sale are Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. There is plenty of free parking. Acceptable forms of payment are cash and checks. On Friday until 1 pm electronic devices are not permitted. All profits from this sale go directly to buying more items for the 16 libraries in the Cobb County Public Library System. If you have questions or would like to volunteer please call Patty Latch at 770-528-2345 or email latchp@cobbcat.org. |
We "ART" America: 9/11 Art Tribute @ Kennesaw Library |
 Children ages 9-12 are invited to the Kennesaw Library on Wednesday, September 11 at 5 p.m. to create a special tribute to those lost on September 11, 2001 and celebrate what it means to be American. The Art Station Big Shanty will provide materials and help with art techniques. Completed works will be displayed at the Kennesaw Library. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please call the library at 770-528-2529. The program is presented by the Cobb County Public Library System and Cobb County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs. |
Film Lineups at the Library |
A variety of films, from recent dramas to classics, animation, and documentaries, are regularly shown at some of your local libraries. Upcoming screenings include the following: The Switzer Public Library presents the Hispanic-American Heritage Month Film Series each Monday in September, after Labor Day. The lineup includes dramas and a documentary series. Screenings start at 5:30 p.m. For more information, please call (770) 528-2320. East Cobb Library presents the Multicultural Film Festival beginning on Saturday, September 14. The movies from a variety of cultures will be shown Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., from mid-September through mid-December. For more information, please call (770) 509-2730. FilmFest features short movies based on picture books showing at East Marietta Library on the following Thursdays this month: September 12, 19 and 26. Showtimes are from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The program is appropriate for ages 3 and up with a caregiver. For information, please call (770) 509-2711. For the full list of film screenings at library branches, please visit our calendar. |
| Expand Your Digital Skills at Your Library |
 The Cobb County Public Library System offers introductory computer classes on the general skills of using a computer, email, and e-Readers. The classes are free. Registration is required, unless otherwise noted. You can find the full list on our calendar.
Here's a list of some of the upcoming technology-related classes: Thursday, September 5: Webinar: Digital Magazines at Your Fingertips, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. During this webinar, Special Services Librarian Burr Osoinach from the Cobb County Public Library System will show how to use Zinio to read your favorite magazines on your mobile device or computer. Registration required; register at http://bit.ly/12dIUy8. Thursday, September 5: Email for Beginners, 3 p.m., East Cobb Library. Registration required; please register online or by calling (770) 509-2730. Tuesday, September 10: Computer Basics, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., South Cobb Regional Library. Registration required; please register online or by calling (678) 398-5828. Thursday, September 12: Computer Basics, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., South Cobb Regional Library. Registration required; please register online or by calling (678) 398-5828. Monday, September 16: Computer Basics, 11 a.m. to noon, Mountain View Regional Library. Registration is required and space is limited. Please register by calling (770) 509-2725. Monday, September 16: Downloading eBooks to Your Nook, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Mountain View Regional Library. Registration is required and space is limited. Participants should bring your Nook and Cobb County library card number and PIN. Please register online or by calling (770) 509-2725. Monday, September 16: eBooks for Everyone, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Powder Springs Library. Registration is required; please register online or by calling (770) 439-3600. Thursday, September 19: Email for Beginners, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mountain View Regional Library. Registration is required; please register online or by calling (770) 509-2725. Thursday, October 3: Webinar: eBooks for Everyone, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This webinar will cover searching for eBooks in the library collection and downloading eBooks to your computer or eReader device. Devices covered include Kindles, Nook Readers, iPads, Android devices and Smart Phones. Register today at http://bit.ly/11QarVN. |
Get Started in Family History Research |
| Join Carolyn Crawford, head of the Georgia Room, Cobb County Public Library System's genealogical and historic collection, as she gives a presentation on family history research on Monday, September 23, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Powder Springs Library. She will give tips on using the library's online and print resources in genealogical research. The program is free; registration is required. Bring your laptop computer, if you have one. For more information and to register, please call (770) 439-3600. |
Writers' Workshop at the South Cobb Regional Library |
| Author Margaret Johnson-Hodge will lead a writer's workshop at South Cobb Regional Library on Thursday, September 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The author of This Time, Butterscotch Blues and other national bestselling novels will share tips and tools for writers, beginners and experienced. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. For more information, please call (678) 398-5828.
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| The Fabulous Fox Theatre: Historic and Relevant |
 Molly Fortune from the Fox Theatre will present a program about the Fox on Monday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. at the East Cobb Library. The Fox's restoration director will discuss the building's architectural features, the history of the Fox Theatre in Atlanta's cultural life, the "Save the Fox" campaign, and upcoming artistic programs at the landmark performing arts venue. Registration required. To register and for more information, please call the library at (770) 509-4996. |
| Get Smart About Your Business Workshop Scheduled |
| Get Smart About Your Business: A Census Economic/Business Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at South Cobb Regional Library. Learn the basics of using U.S. Census data to locate potential customers for business and marketing plans, explore business expansion, or just gain an understanding of an industry of choice. Workshop participants will learn where to locate Census business, economic and demographic data to help build an effective case for starting or expanding a business. For more information, please call (678) 398-5828. |
| Learn Gardening Tips, Tricks with Cobb Master Gardeners |
| Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County's next free monthly Gardeners' Night Out program is scheduled for September 24, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at West Cobb Regional Library. The program will feature "Landscaping with Plants and Design for All Seasons" with David Cree. For more information, please visit www.cobbmastergardeners.org. |
| Download Your Favorite Magazines! |
| Your Cobb County Public Library System library card give you access to Zinio, which allows you to have unlimited simultaneous access to complete digital magazines, which can easily be viewed on any Internet-enabled device inside or outside of the library.  Zinio's unique technology digitally recreates a magazine page for page, including full color pictures, intuitive navigation, key word article search and interactive elements such as audio and video. Titles like these are available for you: - Consumer Reports
- Bloomberg Businessweek
- Newsweek
- Popular Science
- National Geographic
- Good Housekeeping
- Ladies Home Journal
- Parenting
- Forbes
- The Economist
- Motor Trend
- PC World
- Outdoor Life
- Taste of Home
- ...and many more!
Visit our website today for more information, or sign up for the upcoming "Digital Magazines at Your Fingertips" webinar on Thursday, September 5 at 10 am. |
| Canine Companions for Independence at the Vinings Library
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| "Raise a dog. Change a life": Learn how companion dogs are selected and trained to accomplish their very special work in the Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) program on Tuesday, September 10, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Vinings Library. CCI is a national nonprofit organization, with a Greater Atlanta Chapter, that provides trained dogs and assistance for people with disabilities. For more information on the Vinings Library program, please call (770) 801-5330. |
| Book Feature: Special dogs with stories to tell |
 You're invited to explore dogs and their connections with people, especially in service dog roles. Examine how dogs are engaged in mental health, senior care, military, emergency assistance, and lots of friendship. Here's a sampling of such items in the Cobb County Public Library System's Adult and Juvenile collections: - Through a dog's eyes [videorecording], a PBS documentary on people with disabilities and "the heartwarming and sometimes challenging process of being matched with and receiving a service dog."
- To the rescue: found dogs with a mission by Elsie Lufkin tells stories of "throw away" dogs - and one cat - who left rough backgrounds and were transformed into helpful friends of people with special needs.
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In Memoriam: Susan Harper (1964-2013) |
 | | Former library director Tamara George, left, with Susan Harper. Date unknown. |
It's been a sad time at the Cobb County Public Library System, as we mourn one of our own: Susan Elizabeth Harper, who passed away on Monday, August 5. Ms. Harper, 49, had served as the branch manager of the Acworth Library for many years, and she was very dedicated to strengthening library services in Acworth. She was an alumna of The University of Alabama and was an avid Alabama football fan. She will be missed by her fellow library staff members, library users, and the community.
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| | Cobb County Public Library System 266 Roswell Street Marietta, Georgia 30060 (770) 528-2320 www.cobbcat.org |
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