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Continued from page 9 day out.” He sees no end to virtual programming for libraries, even as some metro systems begin to resume various levels of reopening to the public. The Decatur facility is fortunate to have a 200-seat auditorium where he has personally hosted events such as a music recital for children on the autism spectrum and improv for teens with learning disabilities, Russell said. Those programs can now be done virtually so that many more can attend programs that can be archived and watched at any time, he said. Good morning! Ms. Elisabeth from |n the Tucker Library is back with another song for you this morning mjrm in French. She also has a special guest joining her for the song. We have great content for you this ggp,;, week so hope you will check back T in with us. Merci! Ready to serve But he and other librarians acknowledge downsides to the shift to virtual programming. Beyond not being able to interact in person with patrons, they’re concerned about people who can’t connect with the library virtually because they have no access to Wi-Fi or computers. Chappel said people can access free Wi-Fi in DeKalb library parking lots and said some people are using call-in MENTION THIS AD TO GET 1 MONTH FREE PLUS LOOK & LEASE AND SAVE $100/MONTH!* Schedule Your Hard Hat Tour Brand New, 1 and 2-Bedroom Apartment Homes Located in Chamblee numbers for online programs. The library’s Senior Advisory Board, which he works with, continues to meet on Zoom to help the library plan programs for seniors. The next meeting is July 22 at 1 p.m. and is open to any senior. “When it’s safe [to open], we are eager to offer DeKalb residents services that they’re in dire need of, whether it be access to a computer or resources on how to write a resume or having outside social organizations come in and talk about housing,” Chappel said. “We’re ready to make that happen.” Other library systems around the metro area also offer online programs. Here are some offerings: Clayton County Library System — In addition to story times and craft programs such as “Slow Cooker Play Dough,” the library system offers live “Friday ‘Fun-day’ Trivia Nights” on YouTube hosted by its assistant CONNECT DELIGHT • Local and Community Social Events • Community Library and Media Room • Rooftop Terrace and Game Courts • Designer Home Finishes & Features • 55+Apartment Living • Heated Saltwater Pool and Sun Deck THRIVE LIVE EASY • 24/7 Fitness Center Elevate Fitness Experience and Free Group Classes • Sha red Reta i I S pa ce, Ste ps f rom Your Front Door • Cortland's Front Door Trash Services EXPERIENCE ATTIVA BY CORTLAND CONTACT US: A New Way of Apartment Living 5251 Peachtree Blvd. Chamblee, GA 30341 for Today's 55+Activs Adult TEMPORARY LEASING OFFICE: 5170 Peachtree Rd. Building 100, Suite 110 Chamblee, GA 30341 *Restrictions may apply. Contact leasing team for details. cortland.com/attiva-peachtree 470.206.2651 GET CONNECTED! Here are links to the websites and Facebook pages for five metro Atlanta library systems. Find links to their other social media sites on these pages. Clayton County Library System claytonpl.org, facebook.com/claytongalib. Cobb County Public Library cobbcat.org, facebook.com/cobbcountylibrary. DeKalb County Public Library dekalblibrary.org, facebook.com/dekalblibrary. Fulton County Library System fulcolibrary.org, facebook.com/fulcolibrary. Gwinnett County Public Library gwinnettpl.org, facebook.com/GwinnettLibrary/videos. 10 JULY 2020 I ATLANTASENIORLIFE.COM FACEBOOK.COM/ATLANTASENIORLIFE
