Library Out Loud

June celebrates Audiobook Appreciation Month. Join us to unearth your wellness journey at the library. Enjoy health, happiness, and human connection through an audiobook walk.

How It Works (Step-by-Step)
● Borrow an audiobook from .

● Bring your phone and headphones.

● Boost your steps with the on StepUp.

THE WALKBRARY
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

rsvp: 404-613-5771 or bit.ly/fcls-audiobooks

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Ask a Librarian about , .app, , and free eAudiobook platforms.

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is set to answer 's call to host an audiobook walk during Audiobook Appreciation Month with the launch of The Walkbrary.

Join us for a virtual audiobook walk. Enjoy a balance of culture and care as we listen to audiobooks and motivate friends and family to stride towards 10,000 steps daily with .

AUDIOBOOK WALK
June 1 — 30, 2026
Anytime, Anywhere

rsvp: bit.ly/walkbrary

Visit bit.ly/audiobookwalk to enjoy audiobooks with Scribes & Vibes or Ask a Librarian about Libby by OverDrive, Hoopla, and The Palace Project.

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Wednesdays are now Career Resource Days at Louise Watley Library! Ask a Librarian how to access job search resources — anytime, anywhere with .

Libraries boost economic development. FulcoLibrary has resolved to meet the needs of job seekers! Ask a librarian about career resources.

Your Future Starts Here. Join us to explore career options. Enjoy:

● Free Computer and Internet Access,
● Career Preparation,
● Local Job Listings, and
● Skill Building Courses.

Visit our Digital Library for education and career resources — including Data Axle (formally ReferenceUSA), Job & Career Accelerator, Universal Class, and more.

Resolve to Read at
bit.ly/fcls-careercenter (link in bio)

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I am deeply honored to have been asked to moderate a conversation/breakout session called THE LIBRARIANS with Njeri Gachathi and for The 2026 Kweli Color of Children’s Literature Conference, founded by .journal and hosted by .

The conversation will be held on Saturday, April 11 at 1:45 PM. Please DO take a look at the other programs, so many bookish gems going on!

On my profile, you can find the URL to register for the conference or go directly to .journal. Don’t forget to follow them! They are an award-winning organization and journal that supports emerging writers of color and creates opportunities for their voice to be recognized and valued!

See you there! 🌈 📚

Please swipe right for the lovely cover art by the talented .

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❄️ Winter Weather Update Repost
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Due to predicted snow and freezing temperatures this weekend, Fulton County facilities that are normally open to the public on Saturdays, including all library locations and the Fulton County Animal Shelter, will be closed today, January 31.



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Due to today’s closure, the Year of The Book celebrations scheduled at Louise Watley Library are canceled. However, you can still Resolve to Read with FulcoLibrary! 📚

Visit bit.ly/fcls-palaceproject for instant access to ebooks and audiobooks.

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Louise Watley Library is set to commemorate The Year of the Book through stories, songs, and visual storytelling at the Southeast Branch, located at 1463 Pryor Road in Atlanta.

Every story deserves its voice. Join us for a celebration of democracy in action. Together, we will:

●Read The Library Book, a tribute to the resilience and evolving role of information services today,

●Watch The Public (PG-13), a film that takes a closer look at library spaces as vital community sanctuaries, and

●Reflect on how libraries stand on the frontlines of freedom, justice, and democracy.

EVERY STORY MATTERS
Saturday, January 31, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

rsvp: 404-613-5771 or https://everystorymatters-20260131.eventbrite.com (link in bio)

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The fREADom Fest is supported in part by , , and .

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Louise Watley Library is set to commemorate The Year of the Book through stories, songs, and visual storytelling at the Southeast Branch, located at 1463 Pryor Road in Atlanta.

Every story deserves its voice. Join us for a celebration of intellectual freedom and inclusion. Experience a book tasting centered on the freedom to read, the stories that have shaped America, and the vital importance of public libraries. Together we will enjoy:

●Audiobook samples,
●Food pairings, and
●First chapter previews of staff recommended faves.

FREADOM FEST
Saturday, January 31, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

rsvp: 404-613-5771 or https://freadomfest.eventbrite.com (link in bio)

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The fREADom Fest is supported in part by , , and .

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Louise Watley Library is set to commemorate The Year of the Book through stories, songs, and visual storytelling at the Southeast Branch, located at 1463 Pryor Road in Atlanta.

Every story has its voice. Join us for a tribute exhibition honoring freedom, identity, and history. Explore 250 Years of Resistance, Reconstruction, and Racial Divide through Library Collections and a poetry reading hosted by and . Together, we will examine the arts through the lens of anthropology, broaden our understanding of the book as an artifact, and reflect on questions that shape our human story:

●How do the arts leave evidence of human behavior?

●What counts as art in a given culture?

●Who creates art, and why does artistic expression matter?

●What universal themes transcend time and place?

●In what ways has art helped you understand the human experience or unjudge someone?

SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL
Saturday, January 31, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

rsvp: 404-613-5771 or https://semiquincentennial.eventbrite.com (link in bio)

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The fREADom Fest is supported in part by , , and .

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