Friends of the Fayette County Public Library

Serving Fayette County Since 1985

About Us...the people who are the Friends

The Friends of the Fayette Public Library is made up of YOU and other members of the community that desire for the library and community to thrive! Membership is available at many levels and supports all the amazing programs and resources that make our library stand out head and shoulders above the rest. Membership levels include Individual, Family, Senior Citizen, Corporate, Patron, and Peach Society. Please visit Contact Us to see how you can join today and be a Friend!

Don't forget to renew your membership each year!

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. We also are thankful for our Peach Society Members and Patrons that give above and beyond!

CORPORATE FRIENDS

Dollar-Wise Mini Storage, 770-461-4334

1658 N Hwy 85, Fayetteville 30214

High Hopes Church, 770-460-5529

148 East Georgia Ave, Fayetteville 30214

MINUTEMAN Press, 770-719-8424

955 Lanier Ave W Ste A, Fayetteville 30214

Swinson Dental Group, 770-461-1141

98 North Park Drive, Fayetteville 30214

Peach Members

Sig Hall

PATRONS

Tanika Antonio

Ken Beebe

Judy Crittenden

James L. DeLay

Arlys and Roger Ferrell

Irene Gibby

Samuel J. & Kathleen Godsall

Sandy Holcomb

Robert & Deborah Holcomb

Alice Mallory and Family

Page and Graham McDonald

Sharon Neuman

Patricia Poole in memory of Janice T. Filla

Beatrice Scalf & Family

Stephen and Sandra Shackelford

Dee Sharp

Paul & Carol Talbott & Family

Brad Wagner

Bill & Carol Webb

Jerry and Margaret Whitaker

Charles E. Wiegand, Jr.

*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:

friendsfcpl@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. Tru,e 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 contains diversions of all types. Being of a certain age where large print is 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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FRIENDS FOR BABIES

One of our ongoing projects is Friends for Babies. The program is to acquaint parents of newborns with the important role that they play in the development of their children and how the library can help! The Friends for Babies bag contains "Baby's First Book" (a small board book), Baby's first library card, information about the library, literature with tips for parents and brochures to help develop a reading child.

Friends for Babies bags are distributed in the Children's Library Department, at the Fayette Health Department, and at the Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center. FFB bags are provided free to expecting parents, parents of newborns, and health and prenatal care providers. If you would like to provide FFB bags in your health care facility, your church or your civic organization, please contact the Friends at friendsfcpl@yahoo.com, subject FFB, or leave your information with the library. You may also contact us if you or someone you know would like a FFB bag for a new or prospective parent.

Funding for the Friends for Babies Program comes from proceeds from our used book sales and community and commercial grants. FFB Chairman, Lisa Willis, reported that in 2019, we were able to provide over one hundred new parents with these bags for use and enjoyment with their precious babies.

Our fantastic children's librarian, Ada Demlow, states, “Encouraging parents and caregivers to read to their children from birth is one of our library’s big priorities. Reading to a child benefits their language development and social growth. It is the best way to ensure the child will both learn to read and love it for their lifetime. It also is a time of bonding with caretakers and helps them understand their world and develop empathy for others.”

Here's a great website resource to help with reading support for children of all ages: www.growupreading.org

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2020-2021
Board of Directors

President Janet Ludlam

Vice President

Secretary Nancy Bartlett

Treasurer Nancy Bartlett

Book Sale Chairs Bea Scalf & Sig Hall

Membership Michele Simpson

Social Media/Web Michele Simpson

Friends for Babies Lisa Willis

Board Meetings

Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the library. Members are encouraged to attend and all meetings are open to the public.

BOARD VACANCIES!

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

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 sales. 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.