Happy Holidays, everyone! Fulton County libraries will be closed from December 23rd - December 26th. Doors reopen on December 27th. #AFPLF #HappyHolidays

The AFPLF and Fulton County Library work together to determine where private funds are most needed and impactful for our community. Continue to help us support the Fulton county community by donating at https://t.co/WeeOiy290E today. #AFPLF #Give #Donation #Literacy

#10 SOCIAL SERVICES HUB Libraries serve as hubs for social services information. Our Fulton County library locations serve as community hubs to help foster intellectual exploration, communication, and connections. Visit https://t.co/PAjn8ebqSb today. #AFPLF #LibrariesMatter

Our first Defender in our Freedom to Read campaign is Mr. Forrest Brisbin Spaulding. He is best known for his contribution to the intellectual freedom in writing the “Library Bill of Rights.” Tag a Defender of books below. #AFPLF #Read #Authors #Writers #Leaders #BannedBooks

We will share a league of Defenders that adamantly support the right and freedom to read. We encourage you to nominate a Defender from the past or present that we can highlight in the series. #AFPLF #FreedomToRead #Read #Authors #Writers #Leaders #Novelists #BannedBooks

#9 SUPPORTING LOCAL ARTISTS & AUTHORS Many libraries serve the community by hosting local authors, artists, and creators. Visit https://t.co/cZOJZYKQEd for events that feature local authors and artists. #AFPLF #Culture #Local #authors

Who's coming with us to the Children's Book Festival today? Tag us. This two-day event will feature authors Eric Litwin and Nic Stone Click to register: https://t.co/eG41Qpv76j Special thanks to PNC Bank for their continued support of this Festival. #AFPLF #CBF #PNCBank

As we close out Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize and honor Dominican-American author Julia Alvarez. Some of her works include the novels How the García Girls Lost Their Accents (1991), In the Time of the Butterflies (1994), & Yo! (1997). #AFPLF #HispanicHeritageMonth

Join the FulCo Library for the 2nd annual Children's Book Festival. This two-day event will feature author talks with two dynamic authors: Ed Litwin and Nic Stone. Students interested in attending can register at https://t.co/eG41Qpv76j. #AFPLF #CBF #PNCBank #ResolveToRead

The National Bureau of Economic Research shared that improved literacy skills in early childhood are associated with higher earning potential in adulthood. Visit https://t.co/WeeOiy290E to see how you can support. #AFPLF #ResolveToRead #Literacy

#8 EQUITABLE ACCESS Libraries provide equitable access to all people no matter their race, creed, religion, economic status, or background. Visit one of the 34 public libraries today that is closest to you. Visit https://t.co/QrVKobnntF for more information. #LibrariesMatter

We continue our celebration of Hispanic Heritage month by recognizing author Diana Gabaldon. She is best known for her book, "Outlander", which was later adapted into a tv series. We thank, Gabaldon, for her literary contribution to the world. #AFPLF #HispanicHeritageMonth

Join the FulCo Library for the 2nd annual Children's Book Festival. This two-day event will feature author talks with two dynamic authors: Ed Litwin and Nic Stone. Students interested in attending can register at https://t.co/eG41Qpv76j. #AFPLF #CBF #Reading #Literacy

Write a better future for our future generations. Donate to help children's literacy. Visit https://t.co/WeeOiy290E today. #AFPLF #Donate #Give #Literacy #Children #FulCo #Atlanta

#7 PRESERVING CULTURAL HERITAGE Libraries help store many historical artifacts that relate to cultural identity? You can begin researching your own genealogy at your public library. Tag below if you discovered some interesting facts. #AFPLF #LibrariesMatter #PreserveCulture

The Fulton County Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by showcasing the artwork of artist Julio Mejia throughout the month of October. Visit https://t.co/UOGrRBShfz to learn his story and influences. #AFPLF #HispanicHeritage #Culture

Thanks to another successful One Book, One Read program. We had over 450 registrants for this year's event. Thank you, Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, for being our wonderful guest authors. #AFPLF #OBOR

The AFPLF is a non-profit organization that partners with the Fulton County Library System. The goal is to build communities with a love of reading & lifelong learning. Visit us at https://t.co/WeeOiy290E to learn more. #AFPLF #Reading #Literacy #Authors #Writers #Readers

TODAY IS THE DAY! Are you joining us at the One Book, One Read event? Tag us below. The event is sold out, but you can still join us virtually by visiting the Fulton County Library's Youtube channel https://t.co/a0Wz8A909Z. #OneBook #OneRead #AFPLF #BookDiscussion

6. SUPPORTING RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Libraries are essential for researchers, academics, and entrepreneurs, providing access to scholarly publications and resources to foster innovation and intellectual growth. #LibrariesMatter #AFPLF #LibrariesMatter