Don't forget to renew your membership 

CORPORATE FRIENDS AND SPONSORS (as of 3/2018)

We actively encourage participation in the Friends  by local clubs, organizations and businesses who support our purpose.  We publish a list of our Corporate Supporters in all newsletters and at all our functions.  Corporate supporters provide services, materials and financial support to our fundraising efforts and programs.  Our current Corporate Sponsors are;

CORPORATE FRIENDS                                                                                           

Dollar-Wise Mini Storage, 770-461-4334           

1658 N Hwy 85, Fayetteville 30214

MINUTEMAN Press, 770-719-8424                      

Rodger & Judy Bates

Ken Beebe

James L. DeLay

Virginia Eppinger in memory of Ed Ferrell

Amelia and Rebekah Eubanks and Family

Arlys and Roger Ferrell

Irene Gibby

Samuel J. & Kathleen Godsall

Sig Hall

Willard and Marion Harrison

Bill & Sandy Holcomb

Jenny and Larry Mahn

Alice Mallory and Family

Page and Graham McDonald

Rita McElwaney

Judith and Richard Moore

L. Carol O’Neal

Patricia Poole in memory of Janice T Filla

Beatrice Scalf & Family

Stephan and Sandra Shackelford

Bill Webb

Jerry and Margaret Whitaker

*We extend a special “thank you”  to Dollar Wise Mini Storage for providing storage for our donated books in between the book sales.*

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 Honoring a lifetime of service and advocacy: Dr. and Mrs. F.A. Sams Jr., Fayetteville

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Spend Some Time With Your Friends  And Enjoy Some "Friendly Observations and Expressions".

You don't to have to sit on the porch to spend time with your Friends but we want to thank all our Friends who take the time to share their thoughts and opinions with us. This space is reserved just for your opinions, observations and literary contributions. Please take a moment and share them with us.

SPACE ON THIS PAGE IS RESERVED JUST FOR YOUR OPINIONS, OBSERVATIONS AND LITERARY CONTRIBUTIONS.  PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT AND SEND US YOUR POEMS, ESSAYS OR THOUGHTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS.

SEND TO:

  Email:

     ffcpl@yahoo.com

SUBJECT: Website

Or Mail To:

FFCPL

P O Box 142307

Fayetteville, GA 30214

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  Going Over to The Dark Side

 (OR IS IT THE LIGHTER SIDE?)

  It has been written on this very page that some of us would never allow a device  to replace a paper/print book. It was also said at one time, maybe not on this page, that a virtual store would never replace a brick and mortar store. We're here to confess now, before it becomes public knowledge, that yes, the device is a great tool for readers. True it will never give you the same tactile satisfaction of a new book, (new being 'new' to you, not necessarily pristine and just from the bookseller), but it does travel easier, holds dozens of book titles as well as other mediums, and diversions of all types.  Being of a certain age where large print is now preferable, a great new book can now total 600-700+ pages making it heavy and unwieldy and if you want to carry more than one book on a trip, you could wind up hyper-extending your shoulder or  going over the airlines' checked bag weight limit.  So a capitulation is in order.  E-readers are a great invention, convenient and apparently,  here to stay.

Now that some of us have accepted e-readers, we'll  make good use of the library's Georgia Downloads. But we'll continue buying and checking out our first love,paper/print books because there is really nothing like them. Make a point to visit and shop your local book stores so we can keep them as valuable parts of our community.  And remember, when you've read and enjoyed those book store purchases, please donate them to the Friends for the book sales.

   D. C. PRATT**

NIGHT STORM

Jagged streaks of light bring meadows to sight,

And distant views are paled by the rain.

A timber-trembling roar, and it is night,

And the angry wind presses each window pane.

Too long the hot broiling sun ruled the sky

As the thirsting green seemed to cry for rain.

Great escaped power and the sky seems to cry

As sweeping and rushing tears cleanse each pane.

In life, when struggles get too much for man,

Thank goodness, for the burst of rewarding power.

There is renewed strength that we understand

Like new life emerging from the thunderstorm.

Behind walls, we seek shelter from the light

As nature’s restlessness makes us wait and shake.

A new dawn will come from this power tonight,

And the stunted, waiting sprouts will cheerfully wake.

 ** The late Mr. D.C. Pratt was a prolific poet and contributed many of his works to us over the years. 

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 BOOKS FOR BABIES

  One of our ongoing projects is the Books for Babies Program (BFB), which is a national literacy program of United for Libraries (www.ala.org/united).  The program is to acquaint parents of newborns with the important role that they pay in the development of their children.  The Books for Babies Program kit contains Baby's First Book (a small board book), Baby's first library card, a bookmark with tips for parents and brochures to help develop readers. 

 BFB Kits are available in theChildren's Library Department, the Fayette Physical Health Department, the Pregnancy Resource Center and the New Mom's Program. BFB kits are provided free to expecting parents, parents of newborns, medical facilities, health and prenatal care providers.  If you would like to provide BFB kits in your health care facility, your church or civic organization, please contact the Friends at friendsfcpl@yahoo.com, subject, BFB or leave your information in the library.

You may also contact us if you or someone you know would like a BFB kit for a new or prospective parent. 

Funding for the Books for Babies Program comes from proceeds from our used book sales and community and commercial grants. Former BFB Chairman, Kay Wentzel reported that "In 2013 we were able to provide over two hundred new parents with these kits for use and enjoyment with their new children."  

 www.growupreading.org

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  Board Meetings

Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the library.  Our meetings are open to the public.

2018 Board Meeting Dates

January 23

February 27

March 27

April 24

May 22

August 28

September 18

October 23

No Meetings November or December

  BOARD VACANCIES!!

 **We still need Boardmembers, Committee Chairs and members, and book sale volunteers.

  2017-2018

  Board of Directors

• President – Beth Ratliff

• Vice President – OPEN
  

• Secretary –Nancy Bartlett

• Treasurer - Judy Belcher

• Book Sale Chairs - Sig Hall,  Elizabeth Grindrod, Ann Cubbage

• Membership - Angela Hotard/Judy Belcher
  

• Social Media/Web – Beth Ratliff

• Hospitality –  Gail Noren

• Historian/Publicity – Carolyn Cary 

• Newsletter – Beth Ratliff

• Books for Babies - Arlys Ferrell
  

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Advantages of Being a Friend

In additon to the pride of being a part of a dynamic organization that makes many programs and events available to the community, our members also;

• Receive our quarterly newsletter
• Can shop early at our Members Only book sale. Our thrice-a-year book sales are held on Saturdays from 9AM-4PM but members may shop the Friday before all sales for the best selections.
• Receive tax deductions for dues and donations
• Are advocates for the Public Library System
• Can publish original work in the newsletter and on this site.
• Make a difference in the community by helping in the decision making process of the organization.

   Historic Starr's Mill  

 The property that became Starr's Mill was owned by Hananiah Gilcoat who built the first mill here before his death in 1825. This site, on Whitewater Creek, was less than a mile from the boundary between Creek Indian lands and the State of Georgia. Hilliard Starr, who owned the mill from 1866 until 1879, gave the site its current name. After the first two log structures burned, William T. Glower built the current building in 1907. This mill operated until 1959, using a water-powered turbine, instead of a wheel, to grind corn and operate a sawmill. The Starr's Mill site also included a cotton gin and a dynamo that produced electricity for nearby Senoia.

Located on Georgia Highway 85 South at Highway 74._________________________

THREE WAYS YOU CAN HELP YOUR LIBRARY....

• JOIN!

Support the work of the Friends by becoming a member.  You can help our community and meet others with whom you can share your love of the library.

• VOLUNTEER!

Give your time and talents

Advocate for libraries

Help sort books

Work at our book sales

Be a board member

• DONATE!

Contribute books for our book sales, or make cash contributions.  All donations are tax-deductible.

WEBSITES OF INTEREST

www.altaff.org

www.fogl.org

www.ilovebooks.org

www.babieslovebooks.org                                                        www.ilovelibraries.org                                               www.georgia-friends.org www.georgialibraries.org

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