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ASL Workshop for Beginners
2026-06-15 18:00:00 2026-06-15 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 -

Monday, June 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-15 18:00:00 2026-06-15 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 -

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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Fri, May 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Fortson's Cookbook Club - Game Day Eats
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Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Computer Class - How to Harness Your Marketable Skills
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Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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
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Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Join us for Preschool Storytime—enjoy stories, songs, and fun! A cozy, engaging program that sparks a love of reading in little ones.
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Thu, May 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Using provided materials, a group of adults will work to solve fictional cold cases.
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Mon, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for a time to read and share book topics. Bring your own book or read our pick for the month: Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch.
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Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
Seed Bombs! - Wildflower Gardening
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Toddler Storytime & Playtime
Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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YA Hangout - Board Games & Puzzles
Mon, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Baby Storytime & Playtime
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Calling all anime and manga enthusiasts to join us for a time to hangout, play games, and discuss our favorites!
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Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Start your signing journey in our ASL Workshop for Beginners! No prior experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and connect.
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Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
For the caregivers of non-walkers to come learn with baby!
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Tue, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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