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Tour the museum to see all that the CDC does to keep us safe! It's free!

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The David J. Sencer CDC Museum is the only part of CDC open to the public. Admission and parking are free.

Guided exhibition tours are available for groups of 10 or more by reservation. There is a 30 person maximum for guided tours. Groups larger than 30 should reserve a self-guided visit of the museum.

While reservations are not required for self-guided groups of less than 10, groups of more than 10 must reserve a slot for a self-guided visit.

Click here to find out which exhibits will be on display during your planned visit.

Security & Parking: Requirements for entry to the museum and detailed parking information.

Directions Get directions from all areas of Atlanta, including customizable directions and real time traffic information.

Visitor Information Information on accessibility, camera and cell phone use, museum hours and more.

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The David J. Sencer CDC Museum is the only part of CDC open to the public. Admission and parking are free. Guided exhibition tours are available for groups of 10 or more by reservation. There is a 30 person maximum for guided tours. Groups larger than 30 should reserve a self-guided visit of the museum.

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The High Museum in Atlanta offers free admission on the second Sunday of every month from noon to 5 p.m., with special activities for families starting at 1 p.m. and going until 4 p.m. (Arrive early to beat the crowd.)

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On the second Sunday of each month, we offer free admission for all visitors from 12 noon to 5 p.m. and special programming from 12 to 4:30 p.m. Bring the entire family and enjoy art-making activities, performances, and the High’s collection and special exhibitions. Each month has new activities and adventures planned especially for you.

We are committed to continue offering free admission on the Second Sunday of every month. Online advanced timed-ticket reservations are recommended.

SUPPORT
Generous support for this program is provided by the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation and State Farm.

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On the second Sunday of each month, the High Museum offers FREE admission for all visitors and family programming from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Enjoy art-making activities, performances, and the High’s permanent collection and special exhibitions.

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Keep students engaged and on track over the break with IXL's summer resources! Motivate students to continue learning, ensuring they'll be ready to jump back into school this fall.

The summer boost skill plans highlight foundational and high-priority skills from the previous year to ensure students are on track to succeed in the next grade level.

Parent handout

Keep parents in the loop with this summer handout! It shows parents how to take advantage of IXL's engaging practice and monitor their children's progress.

For an easy-breezy way to encourage student learning over the break, send them on an IXL Summer Adventure! They'll explore new topics with skills across all IXL subjects, organized around a fun theme for each day.

Empower your students to monitor their own growth with diagnostic tracking worksheets! They'll enjoy discovering their learning levels, and you'll have reliable assessment data. To learn more about the Real-Time Diagnostic, check out our Quick‑Start Guide.

This guide will help you understand how to use your students' diagnostic action plans. These personalized plans show students exactly where they stand and which skills they can work on next to make meaningful progress.

Share this video with students to help them get started with IXL's Real-Time Diagnostic. The diagnostic shows learners what they know, and what they can do next to grow from where they are!

Have some summer fun with an IXL bingo board! Use our board or create your own, with a different goal or activity in each square. Challenge your students to complete five goals in a row-horizontally, vertically or diagonally-and reward them with printable IXL sunglasses!

Encourage your students to achieve practice goals with these coupons! Or, customize your own with different goals and incentives of your choice.

Celebrate success on IXL with these fun certificates! You can reward hard work in the IXL Study in the Sun summer contest as well as great dedication to summer learning.

This colorful summer calendar is a great way for students to keep track of the days they worked on IXL or jot down the skills they practiced. You can also use it to recommend skills for your kids to practice each week!

Kick off a summer of learning by suggesting a list of skills for your students to practice over the summer!

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Keep students engaged and on track over the break with IXL's summer resources! Motivate students to continue learning, ensuring they'll be ready to jump back into school this fall. The summer boost skill plans highlight foundational and high-priority skills from the previous year to ensure students are on track to succeed in the next grade level.

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The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Site

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Visit the Ebenezer Baptist Church where Martin Luther King, Jr. and his father gave sermons, King’s childhood home, and a museum that details King’s life through exhibits and shows. You’ll also see the eternal flame and reflection pool at Dr. King & Coretta Scott Kings’ final resting place.

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Just like Dr. King never lead a march without a plan, you shouldn't visit Atlanta without a plan. At Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park you will find the places where Dr. King was born, lived, worked, worshipped, and is buried. With a little planning you can make your visit a dream come true. Use these pages to plan your dream visit.

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Plan Your Visit - Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Just like Dr. King never lead a march without a plan, you shouldn't visit Atlanta without a plan. At Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park you will find the places where Dr. King was born, lived, worked, worshipped, and is buried. With a little planning you can make your visit a dream come true.

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This free non-profit organization is home to over 1500 animals! Located in Locust Grove (near the Cubihatcha Outdoor Center) there is a fantastic picnic and playground area for kids. While the sanctuary opens at 9 am, the wild animal habitat is only open from 12-3pm, so check their site before you go.

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NOAH'S ARK ANIMAL SANCTUARY

Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Educational Sanctuary for exotic animals as well as farm animals. We also rehab 100's of animals yearly through our Wildlife Rehabilitation Program. We're located at 712 L G Griffin Road, Locust Grove, Georgia 30248.

With over 1,500 animals, you can imagine that our veterinary costs and food costs run high. It costs approximately $33,000 per month to feed and care for the animals here at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary.

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NOAH'S ARK ANIMAL SANCTUARY Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Educational Sanctuary for exotic animals as well as farm animals. We also rehab 100's of animals yearly through our Wildlife Rehabilitation Program. We're located at 712 L G Griffin Road, Locust Grove, Georgia 30248.

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Come discover and learn the history of the Marietta Fire Department like never before at our free Fire Museum . Located just 2 blocks off the Historic Marietta Square, the museum boasts a collection of antique fire apparatus, tools, and gear dating back to 1854. Learn how the fire department has changed over time through a self-guided tour or call ahead to schedule a guided tour for a more memorable experience.

​Special COVID-19 Precautions:

Please be sure to leave at least 6 feet between non-family groups
Museum Hours

Doors Are Open for Self Guided Tours:

Sunday-Saturday
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

*Occasionally the museum will be closed for maintenance or special events. Below are the current scheduled dates for closure.

March 29th, 2022 - closed from 8:00 - 11:00

May 10th and 11th, 2022 - closed

Parking Information

Parking is available at the Marietta City Hall parking deck, located at 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA 30060. Please be sure to bring your parking ticket inside for validation.

Schedule a Tour

Schedule a Guided Museum Tour by filling out the Fire Education Request Form at least 1 week in advance. Please utilize the online scheduling system before attempting to call. This will allow you to reserve an open time slot immediately. Personnel from Marietta Fire will then contact you within 2-3 business days to confirm your tour and obtain any additional information. If you experience a problem with the online request form, please call 770-794-5466.

Guided Tours are available for groups of 10 or more people.

Guided Tours will not be scheduled after 3:00 p.m.

Weekend Guided Tours require approval before scheduling. Please contact us to schedule.

​Special Considerations

-The Marietta Fire Department does not offer facilities to host Birthday Parties. You can however schedule a tour as part of your special day.

-The Marietta Fire Department will make every effort to support visits from groups associated with the Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts of America and assist with badge requirements. The fire department is not able to "teach" the lessons associated with the badge requirements but will rather assist in answering any questions your group may have.

-Request for Apparatus & Crews to be at community events within the limits of the City Of Marietta are not guaranteed. The ability to attend community events can often be outweighed by weather, availability of apparatus and personnel, calendar conflicts, or simply responding to emergencies in the city.

Admission

Admission is Free

Donations accepted and appreciated

T-shirts, mugs and other souvenir items are available.

Antique Fire Memorabilia on Display

1879 Silsby Steamer

1921 American LaFrance Pumper

1929 Seagrave Pumper

1949 Pirsch Ladder Truck

1952 Chevrolet Panel Truck

Preview the antique fire vehicles here

Antique fire helmets and helmets from around the world

Antique firefighting apparatus (see below)

Antique firefighting equipment, hoses, nozzles, bells, etc.

Interesting firefighting displays

Marietta Fire Museum Brochure (PDF)

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Discover Us " Cultural Arts Center

This beloved Roswell tradition returns in 2022 with shows that are sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Summer Puppet Series shows are General Admission.

Puppet passes are availableonline, by phone, or in-person.

Summer Puppet Pass This versatile puppet pass gets you all five summer puppet shows for the cost of four. Purchase online, bring your confirmation to your next visit, and claim your pass. You never have to call ahead or reserve seats - just show up with your puppet pass. Staff will punch the pass card as you enter until your pass had been completely used. You may not use cards with any other sales, offers, or discounts. We are not responsible for lost cards and this card is only valid through
July 23, 2022!

On Sale Now!

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Discover Us " Cultural Arts Center This beloved Roswell tradition returns in 2022 with shows that are sure to delight audiences of all ages. Summer Puppet Series shows are General Admission. Puppet passes are availableonline, by phone, or in-person. Summer Puppet Pass This versatile puppet pass gets you all five summer puppet shows for the cost of four.

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49th Annual  Helen to the AtlanticBalloon Race & FestivalJune 2, 3 and 4, 2022

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"From the Center of the world to the edge of the Earth" Pete Hodkinson, 1974

49th Annual Helen to the Atlantic

Balloon Race & Festival
June 2, 3 and 4, 2022

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The South's oldest balloon event and the United States' only long distance hot air balloon race will begin (weather permitting) with a mass ascension of around 20 bright and colorful hot air balloons, in North Georgia's Alpine Village - Helen. Race competitors and local flyers will take to the sky at 7:00 am, Thursday, June 2, 2022. If the weather conditions are too windy or storms are forecast, the take off will be postponed until conditions are acceptable.

The people of Helen believe that Helen, Georgia is the center of their world and in Columbus' day the Atlantic Ocean was the "edge of the Earth". Thus, Pete Hodkinson came up with the concept for the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race. The race begins in Helen and the finish line is I-95 (anywhere between Maine and Miami). The shortest distance is 225 miles and the race usually takes two days. It has been done in one day, while some races have taken as many as four days. Several balloons will be competing in the cross country race.

It is a race where both the pilot's and crew's skills are challenged. A balloon can only go the same speed and direction as the wind. The pilot must find the altitude which gives him/her the best speed as well as direction towards the finish line. The race becomes a crew event as well, since the balloons are limited to 40 gallons of fuel (propane). Forty gallons is approximately enough fuel to last 4 hours, so the balloons have to land for refueling. If the crew is not there immediately with fresh tanks, valuable time is lost while the pilot and crew try to find each other.

The winner is the first person to cross I-95, or whoever is ahead at sunset on Friday, June 3, 2022.

While the competition to the Atlantic continues, other balloonist compete in local events beginning Thursday evening around 6:00 pm. Local flying events will take place also on Friday and Saturday. The balloons will fly around 7:30 am and 6:00 pm each day (weather permitting). The balloons will only fly for around 1 to 2 hours. There are many opportunities for to the public to assist with the inflation of the balloons, or be a part of a chase crew and follow the balloon. There will be approximately 20 balloons flying locally.

There will be NO ballooning activities during the middle of the day .

Helen offers many sights and attractions to keep one busy when the balloons are not flying.

Ballooning in Helen is challenging because the Alpine Village is surrounded by Mountains, National Forest and State Parks. However it is worth the added effort when you can look down just above the tree tops at the mountains, the vast woodlands, the streams and the waterfalls. You might even catch a glimpse of a group of deer or watch a hawk or eagle snare its dinner.

TheHelendorf River Inn (706-878-2271) is the host and headquarters as it has been since 1974, as well as a major sponsor and organizer of the balloon race. Barbara Gay has been organizing and sponsoring the race, as well as graciously hosting the pilots for many years. Nowadays, Catherine Gay Cleiman is the event organizer. Catherine, along with son Cole and the staff of the Helendorf, bring a great balloon event together for the city of Helen. In 2003, the Gay family (Dick, Barbara & Catherine) were all recognized by the Ballooning Federation of America for their contribution to the sport of ballooning in the United States.
While staying at the Helendorf the pilots, their families and crews stay busy with hot dog roasts on the patio by the river, tubing down the river, hikes to waterfalls, picnics, buggy rides, an afternoon at the amusement park, a round of golf, gold panning, visits to museums or shopping. Alpine Helen offers much for guests to enjoy.

Our Balloonmeister is Tarp Head. He participated in the event the since the first year in 1974. He won the race to the Atlantic in 1979. His interest in the balloon race led to his vocation. He started HEAD Balloons, Inc., one of five FAA approved balloon manufactures in the United States.

Schedule:

June 2 7:00 am lift-off for Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Mass Ascension
6:30 pm local balloon event

June 3 7:00 am local balloon event
6:30 pm local balloon event

June 4 7:00 am local balloon event
6:30 pm local balloon event

****** ALL BALLOON EVENTS ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT (No balloons if it is raining or too windy) -
NO activites during the middle of the day, ONLY in the mornings and the evenings.*******
LAUNCH FIELD LOCATION
The launch field is located across the river from on the Wilkins property.To enter the field, go across the bridge at Cool River Tubing and turn left.While the majority of balloons will use the launch field, a few balloons may also launch in various places around town.Please check with Cool River Tubing & the citysRiver Park Balloon Race Headquarters at the Helendorf Inn to confirm that the balloons are flying. For more information call theBalloon Race Headquarters at 706-878-2271.

click here for a map to the launch field

* and land on their property.
For aMap and Driving Directions to Helen click here.

Check with Race Headquarters for updates on who is winning the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race. Race updates may be posted here during the event, however they may not be as current as you will get by calling the Race Headquarters.

Join us on Face Book

Hot air balloons inflated ready for lift off.

For more information on the event contact Race Headquarters at 706-878-2271 or email us at mail@helenballoon.com

copyright 2021 - HABR

Click here to see Dsire and Tarp's webpage

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Monroe-Walton County Library Summer Reading Program

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All Walton County School District students have a LIBRARY CARD through PLAY!
Students have access to online resources like eBooks, tutoring and homework help, and up to five (5) physical checkouts with no overdue fines. Click here to find your local library and learn more about the PINES PLAY Student Card.

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Learn about why the government thinks we need a Federal Reserve System, how the government controls the money supply, and kids will love to see what $1 million looks like! Self-guided free tours happen on weekdays only.

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About

Welcome to the Atlanta Fed's Monetary Museum. By exploring an exhibit of historical artifacts, you'll discover the fascinating story of money—from barter to modern times. You'll also learn about the turbulent history of banking in America and see examples of rare coins and currency.

The museum features a display on the history of money; interactive, multimedia exhibits explaining the Federal Reserve's role in the economy; and a view of the Bank's automated vault and cash-processing areas.

A tour of the museum provides in-depth lessons on the role of the Federal Reserve in the US economy.

Learn how and why the Fed conducts monetary policy and how its actions affect your life.

Hear about the Fed's important roles in bank supervision and regulation.

Get the big picture of the many ways the Fed provides payments system services to help our economy run smoothly and maintain the stability of the financial system.

Then, you can take a look inside our cash-processing operations, where millions of dollars are counted, sorted, or shredded daily. You'll also get a glimpse into the Bank's automated vault and see the robotic transports that do the heavy lifting.

All this and more awaits you at the Atlanta Fed's Monetary Museum. (To whet your appetite, take a virtual tour of our collection as told in The Story of Money display.)

Plan Your Visit

Group guided tours
For groups of 10–30 people, free group guided tours of the Monetary Museum may be scheduled by appointment only. Tours are offered Tuesday through Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (ET). We can schedule tours only for school, business, and community groups. Please be aware that the tour calendar gets booked four to six months in advance. Keep this in mind when you request a tour date.

To request a group guided tour, please complete the form.

Self-guided tours
Individuals or groups of fewer than 10 people may participate in self-guided tours of the Monetary Museum from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Self-guided tours are limited to the Monetary Museum and do not need to be scheduled.

Parking
The Monetary Museum is located in Midtown Atlanta across from the Midtown Marta station. Visitors should expect to pay to park in neighboring public parking lots and garages.

School buses should park on 11th Street facing Peachtree Street between West Peachtree and Peachtree Streets.

Visitor guidelines

COVID-19 requirements for visitors (as of April 11, 2022)

COVID-19 community levels in Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta locations currently are low or medium. In these conditions, all adult visitors and minors aged 5–17 entering the Atlanta Fed main office or one of our Branches must provide proof of full vaccination or proof of a negative PCR or antigen rapid test result. Proof of vaccination or a negative test are not required for children under the age of 5.

If you are unvaccinated and use a negative test result to enter, you must have taken the test on or after the Friday preceding the day you enter the building. In addition, you must wear a mask.

If you are vaccinated, check the location where you will be entering for mask requirements.

Note: Please check this page often. We will adjust entry requirements if community levels become high. You can check infection levels in your community on the CDC website.

To ensure the safety of visitors and staff, all visitors must walk through a metal detector. Please be prepared to remove all objects from your pockets and place them in the bins. If you are unable to walk through the detector, the officer will screen you by hand with an electronic wand.

You may store your valuables and other personal effects in secured lockers.

Please note the following:

We do not allow any weapons, including pepper spray and pocketknives, into the museum.

The Bank prohibits photography as well as audio and video recording.

If you are visiting the museum for a self-guided tour, you must present a valid form of government-issued ID.

Thank you. We hope you enjoy your visit.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia

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Programs

Join A Club

Volunteer

Donate

JOIN A CLUB TODAY!

A PLACE TO BECOME STARTS HERE.

Membership Requirements

Be between the ages of 6 to 18

Complete Application

Parent / Guardian Must Attend a New Parent Orientation

Membership CHECK LIST:

Application

Proof of Income

Copy of Insurance Card (Member)

If youth currently receive benefits or services under any of the programs listed below (Please Note: you will have to provide official verification to the afterschool/summer program):

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (also known as Food Stamps)

Medicaid or Social Security Income (SSI)

Reduced or free lunch program at school – Note: This eligibility is only for single youth eligibility.

This is not applicable if the entire school population is awarded free lunch in universal  eligibility.

Peachcare for Kids

programs

After School Program

August to May from the hours of 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Annual fee of only $65

Summer Program

July 6 - July 31

FREE

Required to attend 4 days a week

Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club

Walton County Boys & Girls Club

Madison-Morgan Boys & Girls Club

Barnesville-Lamar Boys & Girls Club

Newton County Boys & Girls Club

Let's get started!

Club Impact Videos

See first-hand what kind of impact our Clubs will make in your child's life below:

WHO WE ARE

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

HEALTHY HABITS

CHARACTER BUILDING

GREAT FUTURES START HERE.

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Gwinnett County Public Library Summer Reading Program

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Challenge Dates: May 15th - Aug. 15th (Pre-registration begins on May 1st) How to Participate: Create or log into an existing Beanstack account here, register for GCPL's Summer Reading Challenge, and earn prizes by reading and completing activities. Check out the Beanstack App! Tracking your challenge progress is easier than ever with the Beanstack app.

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for the most up-to-date information
it's going to be gelato fun!

For The love of Ice Cream

AICF Turns 10!!!

10 Days of Summer
July 16-25, 2020

Saturday, July 23, 2022
Piedmont Park (Midtown ATL)

#ATLIceCreamFest #AICF2022

The party is happening NOW!

Our Vendors

Thousands of people from all around Atlanta will be attending the 10th Annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival.

Vendor and sponsor opportunities are now available. Contact us today to reserve your space and join the team.

It's Our Birthday!!!

We are turning 10 this year.... Let's take a walk down memory lane to see how far we've come since 2010.

Click here to view
"AICF Through the Years."

The MEADOWS at Piedmont Park

Piedmont Park preserves the luxury of yesteryear. Designed in the late 1800s, the park's facilities have withstood the test of time with recreational halls that reflect the simplicity of its lush landscapes, and wetlands. Over the past 20 years, the Piedmont Park Conservancy has restored the park to its historic natural beauty, transforming a dilapidated space into a frequented green space. A slew of activities engage the community with outdoor programs ranging from environmental day camps to team sports such as soccer and softball.

Our Activities

The Atlanta Ice Cream Festival offers a variety of activities for the whole family that showcases how living a balanced lifestyle can include lots of fun! From our Ice Cream Eating Contest for both kids and adults to our Wellness Activities which include Boom Shock Fitness, Exercise Routines, Yoga and Chinese Exercises from Falun Dafa Association of Atlanta, the festival has lots of fun to choose. Our Double Dutch Routines, Hula Hoop Competitions, Jump Rope Fun and Frisbee Toss are some of our most popular activities. Delicious treats and a variety of ways to burn off the calories makes for a great combination!

Did we mention that we also offer FREE Health Screenings!

Our Vendors

Thousands of people from all around Atlanta will be attending the 10th Annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival.

Vendor and sponsor opportunities are now available. Contact us today to reserve your space and join the team.

It's Our Birthday!!!

We are turning 10 this year.... Let's take a walk down memory lane to see how far we've come since 2010.

Click here to view
"AICF Through the Years."

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AICF Virtual Festival Schedule
July 25 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

AICF Virtual Festival Schedule
July 25 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

11:00 AM

Welcome to the 10th Annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival
with Kevin James, Founder & Producer, Atlanta Ice Cream Festival

AICF Virtual Festival Schedule
July 25 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

11:30 AM

KIDS ZONE Spotlight:
Interview with Children's Book Author, Kelly Starling-Lyons

AICF Virtual Festival Schedule
July 25 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

12:30 PM

HEALTH & WELLNESS ZONE:
Get in Shape Workout
with Stephanie "BoomShock" Jones of Boom Shock Fitness

AICF Virtual Festival Schedule
July 25 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

1:00 PM

LIVE Demo: Kelli Bain of N7 Kream Lab

AICF Virtual Festival Schedule
July 25 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

1:30 PM

HEALTH & WELLNESS ZONE:
Learn more about Cryotherapy with DRYPZ Wellness

AICF Virtual Festival Schedule
July 25 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

2:00 PM

KIDS ZONE: The READING CORNER with Kelly Starling-Lyons

AICF Virtual Festival Schedule
July 25 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

3:00 PM

VENDOR HIGHLIGHT: Sweet Chimney Bakery

AICF Virtual Festival Schedule
July 25 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

4:00 PM

KIDS ZONE Spotlight:
Learn more about eating healthy with Chef James Jabbarr

AICF Virtual Festival Schedule
July 25 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

5:45 PM

VENDOR HIGHLIGHT: Juke N' Jive Creamery

AICF Virtual Festival Schedule
July 25 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

11:00 AM

Welcome to the 10th Annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival
with Kevin James, Founder & Producer, Atlanta Ice Cream Festival

11:30 AM

KIDS ZONE Spotlight:
Interview with Children's Book Author, Kelly Starling-Lyons

12:30 PM

HEALTH & WELLNESS ZONE:
Get in Shape Workout
with Stephanie "BoomShock" Jones of Boom Shock Fitness

1:00 PM

LIVE Demo:
Kelli Bain of N7 Kream Lab

1:30 PM

HEALTH & WELLNESS ZONE:
Learn more about Cryotherapy with DRYPZ Wellness

2:00 PM

KIDS ZONE:
The READING CORNER with Kelly Starling-Lyons

3:00 PM

VENDOR HIGHLIGHT:
Sweet Chimney Bakery

4:00 PM

KIDS ZONE Spotlight:
Learn more about eating healthy with Chef James Jabbarr

5:45 PM

VENDOR HIGHLIGHT:
Juke N' Jive Creamery

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WINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM

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WINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM

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This summer we are celebrating friendship, community, collaboration, and all the things that make us stronger when we work together. Your local library is where all the different people in your community and all the world's incredible stories meet up to form a truly special place dedicated to living, learning, and growing together! Summer is a great time to explore what we have to offer and find something that makes you love reading.

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Our summer reading program encourages children and families to read all summer long, wherever your journey takes you! You can read books from the library or from home.

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WHO IS IT FOR? Children of all ages!

HOW DOES IT WORK? Color in each activity on your BINGO card as you complete it. When you get a BINGO (5 circles in a row across, up and down, or diagonally,) head into the library to get a prize!

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1ST BINGO: Choose a collectible brag tag 2ND BINGO: Choose a collectible brag tag

3RD BINGO: Choose a collectible brag tag 4TH BINGO: Choose a collectible brag tag

5TH BINGO: Choose a collectible brag tag

Join us at the library for fun programs and events, including: Lapsit Storytimes -- Tuesdays at 10:30 am-- June 21 at 11:00 amg Show -- July 12 at 11:00 am

Ready to Read Storytime -- Thursdays at 10:30 am
-- July 19 at 11:00 am
Maker Mondays Kids Crafts -- All Day Mondays

Friendship Juice with Wimberley's Roots -- June 28 at 11:00 am
Keith Karnok Magic -- July 5 at 11 am
End of Summer Party
Michelle's Magic Poodles Do
Summer Reading Kickoff with the Amazing Ziggy -- May 31 at 11:00 am
Talewise Science Show -- June 7 at 11:00 am
Ken Scott Comedy & Magic -- June 14 at 11:00 am
Kindness Rocks

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This summer we are celebrating friendship, community, collaboration, and all the things that make us stronger when we work together. Your local library is where all the different people in your community and all the world's incredible stories meet up to form a truly special place dedicated to living, learning, and growing together!

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Make outdoor movie viewing a new tradition this summer at Atlantic Station's Screen on the Green! Twice a month, we'll feature a different family-friendly film on our large outdoor screen. Bring your blankets or chairs and choose your own place to sit on the lawn.

Schedule:*

May 12 - Space Jam (2021)

Airbrush artist - 5:30-7:30pm

Kona Ice Truck - 6pm

May 26 - Encanto (2021)

Encanto characters on site!

Kona Ice Truck - 6pm

June 9 - Dirty Dancing (1987)

June 23 - Luca (2021)

July 7 - Spongebob SquarePants Movie (2015)

July 21 - King Richard (2021)

August 11 - Back To The Future (1985)

*Movies will begin at 7pm. End times will vary.

This is a free event.

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Make outdoor movie viewing a new tradition this summer at Atlantic Station's Screen on the Green! Twice a month, we'll feature a different family-friendly film on our large outdoor screen. Bring your blankets or chairs and choose your own place to sit on the lawn.

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Cloverleaf Camp
Who: 5th and 6th graders
When: June 27th - July 1st 2022 Cost: $375.00 Includes: transportation, lodging, meals, all activites, & camp t-Shirt

Cloverlaf Camp is Full at this time- Check back for our 2023 camping dates.

Junior Camp Who: 7th and 8th graders Where: Camp Jekyll (Jekyll Island) When: June 6th - 10th 2022
Cost: $385.00 Includes: Lodging, meals, all activities. Does not include transportation to and from Camp Jekyll. Transportation cost and details to be determined.
Wilderness Challenge Camp Who: 7th and 8th graders and 6th graders who will be 12 by June 20th (per white water rafting requirements) When: June20th -June 24th OR July 4th - 8th 2022 Cost: $385.00 Includes transportation to and from Wahsega 4-H Center, lodging, meals, all activities Wilderness Challenge Camp Registration Application and Information Flyer Senior Camp Who: 9th - 12th graders Cost: $385.00 Includes: Transportation to and from Rock Eagle 4-H Center, lodging, meals and all activities Senior EXTREME Camp Who: 9th - 12th graders Cost: $385.00 Includes: Transportation to and from Rock Eagle 4-H Center, lodging, melas, and all activities Forms Needed For Camp; Code of Conduct, Medical Release Form, Medicine Form
Camp registration is now open, a $75.00 deposit is required to register. All balances must be paid before May 1st 2022. To register your child for camp please complete the registration application and bring or mail it along with the $75.00 deosit to the Walton County Extesnion Office 100 North Broad Street Monroe GA 30655.
Partial 4-H Camp Scholarships are available, and are based on 4-H partciaption and financial need. If you would like to apply for a camp scholarship, please regsiter your child folowing regular camp sign-up procedures. Camp Scholarship applications are available at the 4-H office. The amount of of the partial scholarships will depend on the number of scholarship applicants and the amount of donations recieved from the community.

If you are interested in volunteering with Walton County 4-H contact the Walton County 4-H Office @ 770-267-1324. Background checks are required for all Extension volunteers.

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Cloverleaf Camp Who: 5th and 6th graders When: June 27th - July 1st 2022 Cost: $375.00 Includes: transportation, lodging, meals, all activites, & camp t-Shirt Cloverlaf Camp is Full at this time- Check back for our 2023 camping dates.

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How to Become a Junior Ranger

Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites are now offering free Site-Specific Junior Ranger Activity books and badges at 59 different parks and historic sites. Guests of any age can receive a badge and become a certified Junior Ranger. Inside each book there are fun and exciting missions to complete to experience nature first-hand, explore Georgia's fascinating history and enjoy outdoor recreational activities. Junior Rangers can learn about alligators in South Georgia, about forts along the coast, or about bears and hemlock trees in North Georgia. Some pages are specific about a site's history or features found only on that park. Junior Rangers can work through the activity requirements on their own or with an adult helper.

How do I get a book?

Pick up a site-specific book by visiting any park or historic site. Junior Rangers are encouraged to complete the book as they explore and learn while visiting each different park setting.

How can I get my reward and be sworn in as an official Junior Ranger?

If you have completed your book and would like to receive your free badge and have a park ranger swear you in, stop by the park office, museum, or visitor center and ask for a ranger to issue that site's official Junior Ranger pledge and badge.

How to Continue Earning Rewards

Junior Rangers can continue earning additional rewards by participating in other outdoor activities. Junior Rangers can earn up to five other embroidery stickers once they complete activities related to park experiences. To earn additional reward stickers, complete each outdoor activity 5 times and then take the page to a ranger to collect your reward for these categories:

Outdoor Fun: Play in the dirt or on a playground, golf, mini golf, disc golf, play tag or hide and seek, build a fort, fly a kite, or dance with the wind.

Wet Zone: Fish, swim, canoe, kayak, paddle board, aqua cycle, pedal boat, ride in a boat, or creek walk.

Blaze a Trail: hike, bike, ride a horse, or walk your dog.

Kids Care: Want to help a ranger? Attend a volunteer day at a park. You could be asked to pick up trash, remove invasive plants, stain picnic tables, plant trees or help with trails.

Camp Out: Spend the night in a tent or an RV. Make sure to use your 5 senses when it gets dark.

View Junior Ranger Event Calendar
Group Requests

To help facilitate classroom educators and to provide an option for school groups, homeschool groups, scouts, or other organized groups, some of the Junior Ranger topics are available for teachers and group leaders to download online. The printable pages are listed below and can be completed at any location.

Once a group completes all the pages listed online, a Junior Ranger reward sticker can be mailed to schools or groups upon request. The school can also make a request to their nearby parks or sites to have a ranger visit the school to do the Junior Ranger pledge with students and to issue the Junior Ranger sticker. Contact Valarie Ikhwan, Chief Naturalist at valarie.ikhwan@dnr.ga.gov to request a ranger visit or reward stickers.

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Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites are now offering free Site-Specific Junior Ranger Activity books and badges at 59 different parks and historic sites. Guests of any age can receive a badge and become a certified Junior Ranger. Inside each book there are fun and exciting missions to complete to experience nature first-hand, explore Georgia's fascinating history and enjoy outdoor recreational activities.

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Gwinnett County Public Library Event Calendar

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10 Free Things to Do with Kids in Atlanta during Summer Break

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10 Free Things to Do with Kids in Atlanta during Summer Break

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If summer break has you stressing over things to do with the kids, fret no more. These 10 ideas are sure to help you create great family memories without opening your wallet.

1. Splash Pad Fun

Splash around at two of Atlanta's major parks, in the Fountain of Rings at Centennial Olympic Park and Legacy Fountain at Piedmont Park. Pack a picnic and make a day of it.

2. Go Swimming

Swim for free at Piedmont Park from 3 to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Visit the website for public paid admission pricing and hours.

Insider's Tip: Become a fan of Piedmont Park on Facebook to receive email notifications when the pool is closed for service.

3. Head to the Playground

Visit the iconic ATL Playground at Woodruff Park, located downtown and walking distance from the World of Coca Cola and Georgia Aquarium.

4. Visit the Skate Park

If your child likes to pop ollies and tail slide, head over to Old Fourth Ward Skate Park, where sections of the park are marked as beginner, intermediate and advanced. The park is located off the Atlanta BeltLine and is free year-round. Safety guidelines can be found on the website.

5. Atlanta BeltLine

The entire family might enjoy a long walk or biking the Atlanta BeltLine together. Go on a self-guided tour of art on the BeltLine. Here are a list of things to do together.

6. Outdoor Movies

Catch all your favorite movies in Central Park at Atlantic Station during free summer screenings every Thursday night at dusk. Pack a picnic or enjoy to-go options from many Atlantic Station restaurants that provide a discount for moviegoers.

Insider's Tip: Mention "Movies in Central Park" or present a Movies + Dinner card (available at concierge) to receive special pricing.

7. Free Admission to the Children's Museum

From 1 to 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month, admission to the Children's Museum of Atlanta is completely free, thanks to the Target Free Day initiative.

8. See a Puppet Show

And speaking of museums, you can check out the one at the Center for Puppetry Arts free of charge from 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday. Both the Children's Museum and Puppetry Arts museum have upgraded in recent years and are better than ever.

9. Visit the High Museum

On the first Saturday of every month, residents of Fulton County can get into the High Museum of Art for free before 1 p.m., with valid I.D. Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders receive free admission on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month. The discount applies only to the cardholder. All active and veteran military personnel, along with one guest, can receive free admission during regular admission hours. In addition, they'll receive free parking in the Woodruff Arts Center deck with proof of service. Last but not least, on the second Sunday of each month, Woodruff Arts Center offers a free family program with High admission.

10. Stone Mountain Park

You can easily spend the day (or several) at Stone Mountain Park, enjoying nature and the free amenities. Hike the 1-mile trail to the top of Stone Mountain, visit the playground, have a family picnic near the scenic Grist Mill and Covered Bridge, or go fishing in a 363-acre lake.

Insider's Tip: Carpool and split the parking fee ($15 daily) or purchase an annual parking pass for $40.

If you've loved these ideas and would like more, check out these 50 fun free and cheap things to do in Atlanta.

Discover More

Get to know Atlanta, and discover the best things to do around the city.

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If summer break has you stressing over things to do with the kids, fret no more. These 10 ideas are sure to help you create great family memories without opening your wallet. 1. Splash Pad Fun Splash around at two of Atlanta's major parks, in the Fountain of Rings at Centennial Olympic Park and Legacy [...]

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Sparkles Family Fun Centers of Gwinnett - Kids Skate Free

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Passes valid for children 12 years old and younger. Skate Rental is $4.00 extra. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Cannot be used towards group rates or birthday parties. Valid only on days specified. Valid only at Sparkles of Gwinnett location. Adult paid admission is required on certain day…

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If your child is between the ages of 5 and 9 you can get them a FREE subscription to the LEGO Life Magazine. The magazine is delivered directly to your home five times a year. Even shipping is free!

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Explore the world of LEGO® through games, videos, products and more! Shop awesome LEGO® building toys and brick sets and find the perfect gift for your kid

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Details for Ranger Rick's "YOUR BEST SHOTS" Contest

Who can enter?

Anyone 13 or under may enter, with a parent's or guardian's permission. You do not need to subscribe to Ranger Rick to enter the contest.

What kinds of photos?

Send us your best original nature photographs. They may be photos you took with a camera or a phone. Any photo with a wildlife or landscape theme is perfect. Please note: YOU must be the photographer of any photos(s) you enter.

How to enter:

Select your original nature photograph and size it properly.

Have your parent or guardian read the official rules.

Submit your entry online. (There is no entry fee.)

Submit no more than three (3) photos per month.

When?

This contest is ongoing with no entry deadline so you can enter your photos at any time. Every month winners will be selected by the judges and posted in the Recent Contest Winners slideshow on the contest home page. But keep your entries coming! This contest is ongoing.

What if I win?

Every month, winners will be selected by the judges and posted on the contest homepage in the Recent Contest Winners slideshow.

Online winners will be in the running for Ranger Rick's "Your Best Shots" Magazine Award.

Magazine Award winners will be selected three times each year for publication in RANGER RICK magazine's December-January, April, and August issues.

If you win the magazine award...

The RANGER RICK staff will contact you before publishing your winning shot in the magazine. Please be prepared to send us the original digital image of your winning photograph.

Prizes:

"Your Best Shots" Magazine Award winners will receive a certificate of recognition and five copies of the magazine displaying their winning photo.

Ranger Rick Frequently Asked Questions:

What are the deadlines for entering?

This photo contest is ongoing. Every month, winners will be selected by the judges and posted on the contest homepage in the Recent Contest Winners slideshow. Online winners will be in the running for Ranger Rick's "Your Best Shots" Magazine Award. Magazine Award winners will be selected three times each year for publication in RANGER RICK magazine's December-January, April, and August issues.

What kinds of photos should I submit?

Send us your best original nature photographs. Anything with a wildlife or landscape theme is perfect for this contest. Clear, simple photos of wild animals or plants are great, but let your imagination go wild!
Get photography tips and find out how easy it is to take better photos.
What size should my photo be?

All entries must be 2 megabytes or smaller in size, in JPG format, and be at least 600 pixels wide (if a horizontal image) or 600 pixels tall (if a vertical image).

Should I provide a caption or description of my photo?

Descriptions are a great way to interest others in your photographs. Please tell us briefly about your picture. Where did you take it? How did you get the shot?

Do photo entries have to be shot with a digital camera?

Your digital entries do not have to be created with a digital camera. They can be from your phone or scans of negatives. Slides are also acceptable. But they must be your very own original photographs.

Where are the rules and entry form?

Follow these links to the official rules and entry form.

What if I win?

If you're one of our Magazine Award winners, the RANGER RICK staff will contact you before publishing your winning shot in the magazine. Please be prepared to send us the original digital image of your winning photograph.

Who can I contact for more information?
Send your questions to RRcontest@nwf.org

Failure to follow rules may result in disqualification.

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Anyone 13 or under may enter, with a parent's or guardian's permission. You do not need to subscribe to Ranger Rick to enter the contest. Send us your best original nature photographs. They may be photos you took with a camera or a phone. Any photo with a wildlife or landscape theme is perfect.

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We believe connecting with our kids is a critical part of parenting. It can be easier for kids to open up to their parents when they’re engaged in an activity together. We invite you to join our popular family program, Walk and Talk, or check out our list of free resources for a range of games and activities.

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We believe connecting with our kids is a critical part of parenting. It can be easier for kids to open up to their parents when they're engaged in an activity together. We invite you to join our popular family program, Walk and Talk, or check out our list of free resources for a range of games and activities.

Walk a mile with your child and talk about a new topic each day. We provide a special log to track your mileage, along with 26 conversation starter cards-one for each mile.

For more fun ways to inspire physical activity at home, check out our library of free resources for families.

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Parents, Get Your Kids Active with Marathon Kids

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We believe connecting with our kids is a critical part of parenting. It can be easier for kids to open up to their parents when they're engaged in an activity together. We invite you to join our popular family program, Walk and Talk, or check out our list of free resources for a range of games and activities.

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Participation is a fun and easy way for kids to earn free books. They simply read a designated number of books - library books, books borrowed from friends or books bought at Barnes & Noble - write about their favorite part in our Reading Journal, and bring a completed Reading Journal to a Barnes & Noble bookstore. Children then choose their free book from the books listed on the Reading Journal and collect their free book from a store near them during July and August.

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The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is a fun and easy way for kids to foster their love of reading and earn free books. Learn how to participate.

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The NPS Junior Ranger program is an activity based program conducted in almost all parks, and some Junior Ranger programs are national. Many national parks offer young visitors the opportunity to join the National Park Service "family" as Junior Rangers.

Explore online activities, virtual tours, and more. Check back for new items as parks across the country post new things you can do online.

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Explore. Learn. Protect.

The Junior Ranger motto is recited by children around the country; each taking an oath of their own to protect parks, continue to learn about parks, and share their own ranger story with friends and family.

The NPS Junior Ranger program is an activity based program conducted in almost all parks, and some Junior Ranger programs are national. Many national parks offer young visitors the opportunity to join the National Park Service "family" as Junior Rangers.

Interested youth complete a series of activities during a park visit, share their answers with a park ranger, and receive an official Junior Ranger patch and Junior Ranger certificate. Junior Rangers are typically between the ages of 5 to 13, although people of all ages can participate.

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Become A Junior Ranger (U.S. National Park Service)

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Explore. Learn. Protect. The Junior Ranger motto is recited by children around the country; each taking an oath of their own to protect parks, continue to learn about parks, and share their own ranger story with friends and family. The NPS Junior Ranger program is an activity based program conducted in almost all parks, and some Junior Ranger programs are national.

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Free and discounted tickets through Georgia Public Library  

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Alliance Theatre Community Ticket Pass

Pass Loan Program

The Alliance Theatre Georgia Libraries Community Pass allows up to four (4) free admissions to performances at the Alliance on the Hertz and Coca-Cola Stages.

The Community Ticket Pass allows you to receive up to four (4) tickets for an individual performance using a promo code on the back of the pass.

The Pass MUST be presented at the Alliance Theatre along with the tickets to the performance.

The Pass is valid for productions on the Hertz and Coca-Cola stages ONLY.

The pass may not be used for other performances, classes, camps, programming, or events.

Tickets for performances are available on a first come, first serve basis.

To redeem the pass for your free tickets, visit alliancetheatre.org.

Select your desired performance, date, and time.

In the point of sale process to receive your four (4) tickets, use the promo code on the pass itself to activate access to the free tickets.

Free tickets may not be transferred to someone else.

Plan accordingly to arrive early for performance, at least 30 minutes.
Expect crowds for your chosen performance.

Center for Puppetry Arts Passport to Puppetry

Pass Loan Program

**Please note that the Center is using Time Ticketing. When using the Passport, patrons MUST call the center first to set up a date and time for admission. They are following typical COVID-19 safety protocols. Please call 404.873.3391 or visit puppet.org for more information regarding admission and safety regulations.**

The Passport to Puppetry admits four (4) people to the World of Puppetry Museum OR a patron can receive a 25% discount on an All-Inclusive Ticket. By using the code LIBRARY, patrons may pre-purchase their All-Inclusive ticket online in advance of their visit at www.puppet.org/buy-tickets.

An All-Inclusive ticket is for one (1) person and includes:  a Family Series Performance, a Create-A-Puppet Workshop, and the admission to the Museum.

The Passport to Puppetry has a circulation period of seven (7) days.

The Passport to Puppetry may be renewed once.

Chattahoochee Nature Center Family Pass

Pass Loan Program

When checked out and taken to the CNC, the Family Pass is good for four (4) free admissions to the Center.

The Family Pass is for general admission only, and is not valid for special events or exhibits.

The Family Pass has a circulation period of seven (7) days.

The Family Pass may be renewed once.

**UPDATE for COVID-19**

Until further notice CNC Family Pass holders must call in advance to reserve a date and time for their visit. If a group exceeds the four people covered by the pass, they must purchase any extra tickets online prior to arriving at CNC. They are not able to accommodate walk ups.

Reservations are available for visits occurring Mondays – Wednesdays at this time. Patrons need to call 770-992-2055 x 238 or email cnc.admissions@chattnaturecenter.org to make a reservation, allowing up to three business days for requests to be processed.

Patrons need to be prepared with several options for a requested date/time for their visit. Visits are not confirmed until they have received email confirmation.

Their limited, timed admission system will not only provide for an intimate experience on the property, but also allow the CNC to reduce person to person contact and better maintain social distancing throughout the admissions process.

If patrons plan to visit between June 6th and August 2nd, the 30 minute window after their arrival is also their designated time window to visit the Butterfly Encounter exhibit.

Patrons need to allow themselves time to arrive for their selected time slot.

Patrons NEED to bring the CNC Family Pass they checked out from your library as well as a photo ID to the Center on the day of their visit.

For other important information about visits, please tell patrons to check the Plan Your Visit page on CNC’s website.

Fox Theatre Institute Fox in a Box

Exhibit Program

Fox in a Box is an interactive banner exhibit that focuses on how important events in the Fox Theatre’s timeline intersect with American history, the Civil Rights movement, economics, and the importance of communities.

Fox in a Box Version 2 is available on a limited basis to public libraries. It is currently on an established 18- month tour of libraries wrapping up in February 2021.

Please check with your local library or view the tour schedule here if you are interested in seeing the exhibit.

Georgia Aquarium Poseidon Kit and Library Discount

Educational Loaner Kit and Admission Discount Program

Poseidon is a traveling educational toolkit and exhibit of curated technology and activities jointly designed by Georgia Public Library Service and the Georgia Aquarium to take the Aquarium’s mission of community outreach, conservation support, and the rescue and rehabilitation of marine life outside of the Aquarium’s walls. The kit is available to public libraries only.

Public libraries in Georgia receive a special discount to the Georgia Aquarium. The Aquarium does offer some discounts of its own, but the Library Discount is available at all times. The Library Discount is obtained by visiting www.georgiaaquarium.org/libraries.

Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Community Engagement Program

The partnership with the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust began in 2022 with the launch of touring banner exhibits to libraries statewide in effort to help preserve the memory of the Holocaust and to promote public understanding of history.

>> Each library can host the exhibit for one month.

The exhibits are:

Witness to the Holocaust:  WWII Veteran William Alexander Scott III

Georgia Commission on the Holocaust “Witness the Holocaust” Exhibit Tour Details (PDF)

The exhibit highlights World War II veteran and civil rights activist who served as a photographer in a segregated battalion of the United States Army. He witnessed and photographed the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration in Germany. The exhibit also draws parallels between the Jim Crow Laws between 1860-1960’s implemented in the United States and the Nuremberg Race Laws of 1935-1945 implemented in Germany and Nazi controlled areas of Europe.

Georgia’s Response to the Holocaust: Survivors and Liberators
Two exhibits are available.

Georgia Commission on the Holocaust “Georgia’s Response to the Holocaust” Exhibit Tour #1 Details

Georgia Commission on the Holocaust “Georgia’s Response to the Holocaust” Exhibit Tour #2 Details

This exhibit examines the stories of courage of Holocaust survivors and liberators who were or became Georgia citizens.

Fashioning a Nation: German Identity and Industry, 1914-1945

Georgia Commission on the Holocaust “Fashioning a Nation” Exhibit Tour Details

This exhibit explores the powerful history of German fashion from its international impact to its destruction by the Nazi regime.  It honors the legacy of the Jewish Germans who contributed to its rise and commemorates the great cultural and economic loss resulting from its demise.

Georgia Department of Human Services We Are…

Community Engagement Program

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) and Georgia’s public libraries have the same service populations. The goal of this partnership is form relationships on the local level between public libraries and the offices of the Divisions of Family and Child Services, Child Support Services, and Aging Services so the organizations can collaborate to provide an extra measure of community relations and public service.

Georgia Farm Bureau/Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture

Educational and Family Program

The Georgia National Fair provides one (1) Family Four Pack of tickets to the Georgia National Fair to every library branch.

Georgia Farm Bureau and Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presents one (1) copy of a selected book to every library branch. This book is typically the winner of the Book of Year Award from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture.

Download an Ag-centric reading list here.

Visit the Georgia National Fair

Learn more about the Georgia Farm Bureau

Learn more about the Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Family and Educational Programming

The partnership between the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) and Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) is ever evolving and on a program-by-program basis.

This collaboration’s most recent form was to celebrate Public Broadcasting System’s (PBS) Great American Read, where PBS curated a list of 100 books (or series) for residents of the United States to vote on to select America’s favorite novel.

In Georgia, GPLS and GPB developed a traveling voting booth and display for the Great American Read. Five of the booths were provided and toured statewide in 54 library systems. Each booth contained: voting station with iPad; promotional item display with materials; upright banner.

See the results of GPB’s The Great American Read.

Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites ParkPass/Historic Site Family Pass and Discovery Backpack

Pass and Material Loan Program

The ParkPass consists of a hanging tag that allows free parking at all of Georgia’s state parks and historic sites as well as the Historic Site Family Pass that allows two (2) free admissions into any of Georgia’s historic sites.

The passes have a circulation period of seven (7) days.

The passes may be renewed once.

In-system holds are allowed.

The Discovery Backpack consists of a backpack with binoculars and three foldout, weatherproof guides: Georgia’s Trees; Georgia’s Wildlife; Georgia’s Trees and Wildflowers.

The Discovery Backpack has has a circulation period of seven (7) days.

The backpack may be renewed once.

In-system holds are allowed.

Go Fish Education Center Family Pass

Pass Loan Program

The Family Pass allows up to four (4) free admissions to the Center.

The Family Pass has a circulation period of seven (7) days.

The Family Pass may be renewed once.

In-system holds are allowed.

The Family Pass may only be checked out by family once every six months. The Center reserves the right to deny entry to patrons who continually check out the Pass.

Macon Museum Pass and Macon Banner Exhibit

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Museum of Arts and Sciences, Tubman Museum

Pass Loan and Exhibit Program

The Macon Museum Pass admits up to four (4) people to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Museum of Arts and Sciences, and Tubman Museum.

The Family Pass is for general admission only, and is not valid for special events or exhibits.

The Macon Museum Pass has circulation period of seven (7) days.

The Macon Museum Pass may be renewed once.

In-system holds are allowed.

On a limited basis, public libraries can host a banner exhibit on loan from Visit Macon. These eight banners highlight and celebrate the three Macon museums and the Ocmulgee National Monument. Please check with your local library or view the tour schedule here if you are interested in seeing the exhibit.

Learn More about the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

Learn more about the Museum of Arts and Science

Learn about the Tubman Museum

Michael C. Carlos Museum Family Pass and Wrapped Up in Reading

Pass Loan and Supplemental Reading Program

When checked out, the Pass is taken to the Michael C. Carlos Museum on the Emory University campus where it allows up to six (6) free admissions to the museum. Children must be accompanied by parents.

The Family Pass is general admission only and cannot be used for other museum offers such as renting the audio tour or special exhibits or special programming.

The Family Pass has a circulation period of seven (7) days.

The Family Pass may be renewed once.

In-system holds are allowed.

During the summer, the Carlos offers “Wrapped Up In Reading.” A reading list and reading diary is available online through the Carlos or GPLS. When a child reads five (5) books from the reading list, they contact the Carlos, schedule a visit, and when they meet with the Director of Education receive a goodie bag of items related to the Carlos exhibits and collections.

Learn more about the Wrapped Up in Reading reading program.

Museum of History and Holocaust Education at Kennesaw State University

Banner Exhibit Program

During the summer, Georgia’s public libraries have limited free access to one or more traveling banner exhibits from the Museum. The banners tour multiple libraries over the course of the summer. Public libraries request the exhibits through GPLS. Check with your local library to see if the banners are coming to a library near you.

Second Wind Dreams Virtual Dementia Tour Family Edition

Educational Material Loan Program

The Virtual Dementia Tour Family Edition© is a sensory altering kit that simulates what day to day tasks are like for those who suffer from dementia. Its primary purpose is for individuals who are caretakers or have family members suffering from to dementia to gain an understanding of what these individuals experience. It is not to be used alone as the experience can be disorienting or overwhelming.

A circulating Family Edition VDT kit is being piloted in 25 library systems. Circulation numbers, library staff and patron input, SWD input, logistics, and wear and tear on the kits is tracked. The results will dictate the future growth of the program.

The VDT Kit has a seven (7) day circulation period

One (1) renewal is permitted

In-system holds are allowed.

Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library

Exhibit Program

She Gathers Me examines the connections found within intimate correspondences, personal projects, and speaking engagements and furthers our understanding of the interconnectedness of Black women writers beyond their published works. The exhibit features luminaries like Alice Walker, Audre Lorde, Pearl Cleage, Tayari Jones, and others.

Please check with your local library or view the tour schedule here if you are interested in seeing the exhibit.

Download the reading list (PDF).

The Breman Museum Family Pass and Eighteen Artifacts: Story of Jewish Atlanta Exhibit

Pass Loan and Educational Exhibit Program

The Breman Museum Family Pass is available for circulation, but please note their are temporary rules and admission policies in place.

The Breman Museum is good for up to four (4) free admissions.

The Breman is open on Sundays ONLY from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Patrons wishing to visit the museum using the Family Pass MUST make ticket reservations online before visiting the museum.

Patrons MUST bring the Family Pass to the Breman Museum to fully redeem your free admission.

Please visit https://www.thebreman.org/Visit/Purchase-Tickets to reserve your place.

To reserve your free admissions to the museum, fill out the basic information on the Purchase Tickets page and enter the number of visitors who will accompany you to the Museum in the field titled Third Party Tickets.

Eighteen Artifacts is a 20 panel, full color exhibit based on the full exhibit at the Breman.

There are 10 double-sided bases, hence 20 panels

The exhibit is currently on its inaugural tour and available to public libraries only. Please check with your local library or view the tour schedule here if you are interested in seeing the exhibit.

Zoo Atlanta Library Pass & DVD

Pass Loan Program

The Zoo has instituted a number of rules limiting services and admissions to protect their animals, staff, and visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Before your visit, please call the Zoo [404.624.9453 (WILD)] or to visit their Know Before You Visit webpage for hours and any new information.

Blackout Dates

For 2021, the Zoo has instituted blackout dates for the Pass meaning patrons may not redeem the pass on particular dates. They are listed below and more information may be found on the Library Pass Page on the Zoo website. Blackout dates are:

April 5-9

May 31

July 4

September 6

October 11

November 25

December 25

Using the Zoo DVD to Visiting the Zoo

The Zoo is accepting walk-up visits from library patrons who have a Library Pass receipt.

Check out the DVD from your library, take it home, watch it, and when you return it to your library on time and in good condition, you will receive a pass receipt which, as a one-time use, admits up to three (3) people to Zoo Atlanta.

You have two (4) weeks [twenty-eight (28) days] from the DVD return date and receiving the pass receipt to redeem it. To redeem the pass receipt, you must take it to the Zoo and present the pass receipt and library card used to check out the DVD at the Admissions gate.

The pass receipt is redeemable Monday through Friday only.

The Zoo DVD has a circulation period of seven (7) days and may not be renewed.

The DVD does not serve as a pass and should not be taken to the Zoo.

*** You are only allowed to check out the DVD once per year per household. This may seem drastic, but keep in mind the Library Pass is immensely popular.

*** The DVD is to be taken home for viewing. It is not to be viewed in the library and immediately returned.

Official holds, as with a normal circulating book, cannot be placed on the Zoo DVD. However, provided the DVD is currently checked in and available for circulation, a temporary hold is allowable. This hold time is not to exceed 24 hours. Whether or not this policy is used is entirely up to each library system.

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