Forsyth County Public Library

Happy Juneteenth from FCPL!

Today marks 161 years since June 19, 1865, when enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas learned they were free—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863.

Explore the history of this holiday through lyrical text and dynamic artwork in “They Built Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston's Emancipation Park,” written by Tonya Duncan Ellis and illustrated by Jenin Mohammed.

We can’t wait to meet you at the secret location for this week’s Where’s Loanie: A Bookmobile Scavenger Hunt on Friday, June 19!

🔍 Here’s Clue #2 for this week:

Loanie's puppet show will have no flaw, so come out with us and shout yee-HAW!

Make sure to pack your sunscreen and water bottle, and arrive early to enjoy the full experience!

Big cheers for our May milestones in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program! 👏✨

We are so proud of these young readers who are building an incredible foundation for elementary school—one book at a time.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is an engaging way to support your child's school readiness. Participants track their reading through the Beanstack app to unlock achievements and earn milestone prizes.

Find out how your child can get ready for school through reading the books they love: https://www.forsythpl.org/1000-books-before-kindergarten

Are you ready for another amazing week of Where’s Loanie: A Bookmobile Scavenger Hunt?

🔍 Here’s Clue #1 for the event on Friday, June 19:

Loanie's new hideout is second to none. Here you might bring a bike and a helmet for off-roading fun!

Visit https://www.forsythpl.org/where-is-loanie for more information on how the scavenger hunt works!

Surprise! 🎉

You asked, and we listened. Due to high demand, New York Times-bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews will be joining us for a second appearance on June 28! See details below:

An Evening with Mary Kay Andrews in Conversation with Colleen Oakley:

📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026
🕐 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Sharon Forks Library

Registration is live right now, and these seats will go fast. Visit our website today to secure your spot! https://www.forsythpl.org/event/16702146

Go Dawgs! ❤️🖤

We’re thrilled to host this traveling exhibit of historic Georgia Bulldogs sports artifacts, straight from the UGA Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library!
Don’t miss this rare chance to get up close and personal with the history of one of Georgia’s most iconic college football teams.

This is a one-day event:

📅 Friday, July 10
🕐 12:00–5:00 p.m.
📍 Denmark Library

We had an incredible time last week at the first stop of Where’s Loanie: A Bookmobile Scavenger Hunt!

Everyone who solved the clues and met us at Lanierland Park enjoyed horse-themed activities, crafts, and an Appalachian storytime, along with a wonderful visit from the miniature horses of Whittle Hooves. It was an amazing start, officially breaking our all-time attendance record since "Where’s Loanie" began three years ago!

🔍 Ready to join the fun? Here is Clue #2 for this week:

Loanie brought the books for this history lesson. When the bell rings, class is in session!

Drop a 🔍 in the comments below if you think you know the answer! Please do not share your guesses so other players have a fair chance.