Summer Reading Program Goes Virtual In Fulton County

FULTON COUNTY, GA — The Fulton County Library System’s Summer Reading Program is going online in 2020. The Fulton County Library System has a number ways for readers of all ages to get involved with this year's program which will run through Aug. 1.

This year's theme is, "Imagine Your Story" and the Fulton County Library System wants to imagine that story with each and every reader in Fulton County. To register for summer reading, visit the county's website.

Each week, the library will host a full week of programming that will include everything from virtual story times for children and adults, to digital library tutorials and author talks.

During the week of June 1-5 the library system will host special guest readers during their Streaming Story time Live on Facebook each day at 11 a.m. The following special guests will share their favorite books with Facebook viewers:

• Wednesday, June 3 - Join New York Times Bestselling Author Nic Stone on Facebook Live for an exploration of tales.
• Thursday, June 4- Join Local Georgia House Representative Park Cannon on Facebook for a fun storytime to kickoff Summer Reading.
• Friday, June 5 - Join U.S. Congresswoman Lucy McBath on Facebook Live to celebrate a summer of imagining your story.

Fulton County Library System Director, Gayle Holloman said, “With all the changes affecting traditional services amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the library was determined to find a meaningful way to produce a summer reading program and make it engaging for all ages. We are thrilled with the work our staff has done to create a wonderful array of programs that can be enjoyed from the comfort and safety of home. We invite you to imagine your story.”

Stay tuned for more special guest readers and check the library website for updates and programs every week. While the library remains closed, the digital library is always open. Log in and download all your favorite titles with your library card.