The Director's Blog
GAYLE H. HOLLOMAN
Thank you for visiting the Director's Blog!
I’m excited to use this space to keep you informed about what’s new at the Fulton County Library System, from upcoming programs and digital resources to new books and materials hitting our shelves.
I’ll also be sharing what I’m currently reading and would love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out with your own book recommendations — I’m always looking for my next great read!
Recent blogs
Director's Blogs
Director's Blog - May 2025
It is graduation season, and everyone is congratulated on reaching that milestone. Also, everyone who supported, encouraged, financed, and…
Directors Blog - April 2025
Hello. Can you believe this is the 100th anniversary of Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby? Many of you probably remember that novel as one the…
Directors Blog - March 2025
Libraries can be at the center of our lives; and/or may direct and help focus our lives. They are sometimes places of refuge from the…
Directors Blog - February 2025
Please join me in looking ahead with anticipation to a fascinating spring. It may be filled with wonder and surprise, but you will meet the…
Directors Blog – January 2025
It’s been said that people no longer make it a point to declare resolutions at the start of a new year. That is understandable because…
Directors Blog - December 2024
In every season information is found to be necessary about so many things making it impossible to list the needs or to know what will be…
Directors Blog - November 2024
The year is winding down just as the leaves fall and cool weather sets in; so let’s take those changes as challenges. We all know there…
Directors Blog - October 2024
Many storms have been weathered lately, with a lot of loss of life, homes, libraries, and other buildings. First responders were tested by…
Directors Blog - September 2024
Hello. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. That means you need to put your card to work and stop by your local library to see what is…
Directors Blog - August 2024
Do you ever feel that you are simply coloring outside the lines as you move through your daily life? It can appear that way as time keeps…
Directors Blog - June 2024
The month of June is finally here. It signifies the passing of almost half a year. There are times when certain months bring memories that…
Directors Blog - May 2024
May is sometimes like the Kickstarter of vacations, summer outings, and time away from school. It seems to put us on a trajectory of…
Directors Blog - April 2024
At the risk of sounding like the biggest nerd of all time, the best place in the world to be is surrounded by lots and lots of books. I,…
Director's Blog - March 2024
Women’s History Month is observed each year in March. Just like the Academy Awards, each of us can highlight the achievements of women…
Director's Blog - February 2024
February brings with it the promise of spring in its wake, and the engaging pursuit of love and happiness. With Valentine’s Day, a lot of…
Director's Blog - January 2024
One thing, now obvious to me, is that the only thing that is constant is change. That statement is evident as time changes; and…