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ASL Workshop for Beginners
2026-05-11 18:00:00 2026-05-11 19:00:00 America/New_York ASL Workshop for Beginners Start your signing journey in our ASL Workshop for Beginners! No prior experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and connect. Fortson Public Library - Meeting Room

Monday, May 11
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-11 18:00:00 2026-05-11 19:00:00 America/New_York ASL Workshop for Beginners Start your signing journey in our ASL Workshop for Beginners! No prior experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and connect. Fortson Public Library - Meeting Room

Fortson Public Library

Meeting Room

Start your signing journey in our ASL Workshop for Beginners! No prior experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and connect.

Open the door to a new way of communicating with our ASL Workshop for Beginners. This interactive session focuses on practical American Sign Language skills and provides a meaningful introduction to Deaf culture. Whether you're looking to learn the basics or build confidence in your signing, this workshop will help you develop the tools to connect more deeply with the Deaf community.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Community |

TAGS: | ASL |

Fortson Public Library
tangela.osborne@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 5
Branch manager
Tangela Osborne
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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Apr 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 02 Closed
Sun, May 03 Closed
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Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Mystery Monday - Cold Case Club
Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Patrons will work together to solve a fictional cold case using evidence analysis (provided by branch), teamwork, and logical reasoning.
Spine Tinglers (Book Club) - Star Wars
Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
May the Fourth be with you! Join us for a time of reading and discussion of Star Wars books. Bring your own or read our pick: The Mandalorian by Yusuke Osawa.
Baby Storytime
Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Time for babies and caregivers to interact with songs and rhymes, shaker eggs, scarves, a story and bubbles
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Homeschool Artist Hour
Wed, May 06, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
This program provides a time and place for homeschool tweens and teens to make connections and be creative.
Computer Class - The Tech Job Market
Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Hiring trends (IT support, data, security, ops) Remote vs onsite realities Contract vs full-time pros/cons Read and break down real job postings Identify skill gaps, not intimidation
Take & Make - Mini Beaded Flower Bouquets
Fri, May 08, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Stop by the YA Department and grab what you need to make your own mini beaded flower bouquet! (Makes a great mother's day gift!) Available only while supplies last.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Henry County Elections Office Q&A
Fri, May 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Henry County Elections Office will present an open floor to discussion (Q&A), on the importance of voting. Come to learn information on how to register to vote, and understanding of a voting ballot.
Full STEAM ahead - STEAM program
Mon, May 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Grades: Kindergarten to 5th
ASL Workshop for Beginners
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Start your signing journey in our ASL Workshop for Beginners! No prior experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and connect.
Baby Storytime
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Time for babies and caregivers to interact with songs and rhymes, shaker eggs, scarves, a story and bubbles
Tween Tuesday - Game Day
Tue, May 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Join us for game time. Bring your own board game or play one of ours!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Tech Support
Thu, May 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Appt Only: Need a little extra support with your mobile device, computer, or software? Bring your questions—and your projects—to our Tech Support session at the library .
TNT (Teen Night Trivia) - Star Wars
Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Is the force with you? Test your Star Wars knowledge by competing in trivia.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Ani-May - Anime & Manga Club Hangout
Mon, May 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join the anime and manga club for a time to hang out, talk about our favorites, and play games!
Baby Storytime
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Time for babies and caregivers to interact with songs and rhymes, shaker eggs, scarves, a story and bubbles
Fortson's Cookbook Club - Game Day Eats
Tue, May 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Focus: Crowd-pleasing food for gatherings End of May = unofficial start of cookout season NBA & NHL Playoffs = huge sports events
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Computer Class - How to Harness Your Marketable Skills
Thu, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Transferable skills from: healthcare customer service admin logistics How to talk about experience in tech language Hands-on Translate past job → tech-friendly bullets Build a skills inventory
Adulting 101 - Preparing for College
Thu, May 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
A program to help young adults plan and prepare for college.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
Baby Storytime
Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Time for babies and caregivers to interact with songs and rhymes, shaker eggs, scarves, a story and bubbles
YA Creators - STEM Bath Bombs
Tue, May 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for bath bombs using STEM. All materials are provided, just bring your creativity!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
Tech Support
Thu, May 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Appt Only: Need a little extra support with your mobile device, computer, or software? Bring your questions—and your projects—to our Tech Support session at the library .
Storytellers Guild - Creative Writing Club
Thu, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join the Storytellers Guild for monthly creative writing workshops, peer feedback, writing advice, and exercises to grow as a storyteller.
Murder Mystery Theater - Once Upon A Crime
Thu, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
This is an adult, theatrical program featuring a fairy-tale themed interactive murder mystery. Perfect for 6 minimum–20 players, plus spectators.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!
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