Summer Reading Events at Mountain View

The East Cobb branch also is among the venues for special programs from June 1-July 31.

The Cobb County Public Library System's Summer Reading Program starts next week. The East Cobb Library and the Mountain View Regional Library will be the venue for some special events. The library system has scheduled more than 700 programs and activities through July 31 to celebrate reading and to encourage the development of lifelong literacy skills. The following events will be taking place at branches in the Northeast Cobb area: Adults and young adults in grades 6-12 are encouraged to submit book reviews. Forms can be picked up at the branches or submitted online at www.cobbcat.org/srp. Each person who enters a book review will be eligible to win one of five Kindles, which were donated by the family of Bernice B. Franklin, a library …

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Banned Books Week: What You Need to Know

Censorship is alive and well, as highlighted by Banned Books Week—and you might be surprised by who the most vocal challengers of books are.

The importance of the First Amendment and the concept of "intellectual freedom" might not always be readily apparent to most kids, but Banned Books Week is a great opportunity to make those lessons come alive for children—and adults. Banned Books Week is held annually during the last week of Sept. (Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2012). The week is an occasion for libraries and bookstores across the U.S. to help folks realize just how real and ongoing a problem censorship is. In Northeast Cobb, you can show your support for the freedom to read by visiting the Mountain View Regional Library or the Gritters Library. More than 11,000 books have been challenged (though not necessarily successfully censored) since 1982, the inaugural year of Banned Books Week…

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Mountain View Library to Host Lawncare Lesson

The Northeast Cobb library will host the first "Gardeners' Night Out" of the fall on Tuesday evening.

The Mountain View Regional Library will play host to a seminar for gardeners who want to learn how to better manage their Turfgrass. Join the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. to listen to the lecture being given by gardener Becky Griffin. This is the first of the fall presentations hosted by the organization in 2012. The next presentation will be at the East Cobb Regional Library on Sept. 18.

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Libraries Help Jump-Start Healthy Lifestyles

Several Cobb libraries are offering free programs on healthy living tips.

The Cobb Library System is launching an informative healthy living campaign in 2012 called "Discover Your Health at the Library." The goal is to provide opportunities for Cobb residents to learn how they can have healthier lifestyles. According to Cobb and Douglas Public Health, a higher percentage of Cobb residents reported being overweight and binge drinking than other Georgia residents. Georgia also has a higher percentage of obese children than other states in the nation. "The health challenges facing Cobb are mainly preventable, and we'd like to highlight the resources available to help residents make healthy choices in 2012," Cobb library director Helen Poyer said. "Our 'Discover Your Health at the Library' campaign is designed to do…

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Win Tickets to See the Wiggles

Here's what's happening in Northeast Cobb today, June 10.

1. The Cobb County Public Library System and the Wiggles are teaming up to promote summer reading. Your family could win a family four pack to see the Wiggles live! Enter to win at Gritters and Mountain View Regional libraries. Read a book with your child and help them complete the book report sheet. Include the title, author, and favorite character, and have your child draw a picture related to the book. Bring the completed form back to your local branch by Wednesday, July 6 to be eligible for the drawing. Winners will be notified via phone or email. You must pick up prizes by noon on Tuesday, July 12. Grand Prize: Four tickets to the July 12 Wiggles show at the Cobb Energy Centre. Second Prize: A copy of the Wiggles new book. Third Prize…

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Recycled Art Workshop

Gather around the water cooler to discuss what's happening in Northeast Cobb today, June 2.

1. Is your teen creative? Gritters Library has a fun program for ages 13 to 18 today called the Recycled Art Workshop (recycled purses and wallets). Registration Required. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 880 Shaw Park Road. For more information, call 770-528-2524. 2. Bring the whole family to the Globe Trekking Family Films at the Mountain View Library. Today's feature film, Around the World in 80 Days (2004 – Jackie Chan), Rated PG. There’ll be a new continent featured every Thursday. 3 p.m. 3320 Sandy Plains Road. Call the library for more information at 770-509-2725. 3. The Cobb County Library kicked off its Summer Reading Program Wednesday. It's actually three programs in one: one for children, one for teens and one for adults. Stop by the …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today

Railroads Tamed the West Exhibit

What's happening in Northeast Cobb and surrounding communities.

1. Mountain View Regional Library has Babies Storytime 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., Ones Storytime 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., Book Group 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., and Storybook and Crafts 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mountain View Library is located at 3320 Sandy Plains Rd. 2. Gritter's Library has Preschool Storytime 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., and Family Storytime 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Gritters Library is located at 880 Shaw Park Rd. 3. The Marietta Billiard Club offers free pool for women every Wednesday and Sunday after 6 p.m. During the weekdays amateur pools players are offered free pool game with purchase of lunch between hours of 12 noon to 3 p.m.  1355 Roswell Rd. For more information e-mail mariettabilliardclub@gmail.com or visit http://…

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5 Things You Need to Know Today

What's happening in Northeast Cobb today, Dec. 13.

1. Lassiter High School students will receive their PSAT results, the first step toward National Merit Scholarships, during Advisement today. There will be a PSAT results summary for interested parents Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Lassiter theater. 2. Cobb Virtual Academy holds early registration for spring term today for seniors only. Online registration for all students opens at 9 a.m. Tuesday and closes at noon Thursday. Registration will resume Tuesday, Jan. 4,at 9 a.m. 3. Ages 13 to 18 can learn how to create festive wrapping paper with rubber stamps and paint this evening at the Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, from 6:30 to 7:30. 4. The Kell High School Band's wind symphony will perform a send-off concert at the …

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