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Chris Feldt
Friends of Pickens Library Highlights Local Author and Historian, Chris Feldt I enjoy a good time travel read.
It is so fascinating and appealing to think of living in multiple places during various eras of history. Being able to compare cultures, events, and customs because you have personally experienced them is amazing to think about. Chris Feldt is a local writer and researcher of the history of north Georgia, more specifically, our own Pickens County and several surrounding counties. Chris will be the second presenter in “Our Own Local History” series at 6:30 pm on Thursday, June 12th in the Pickens County Library Community Room. His latest book, Tools of the Time Traveler, will be discussed, giving us new insight into what it was like living here in different time periods and how our past history affects us today. This book has been reviewed as revealing interesting, peculiar and harrowing history with connections to a former US president’s family and the inspiration for Gone With the Wind character, Scarlett O’Hara. In recent posts Chris has pricked my conscience and acceptance of many controversial issues that are woven into the fabric of our past. Recorded history should be unbiased fact. We know that everything we read and hear coming from another human can be slanted and prone to human error, sometimes intentionally. The tenacity of the researcher to go beyond acceptance, to reveal what is actually hidden under the rocks, is what we yearn for in looking back for accurate understanding. What will you glean from this speaker? You may be surprised how people you have never met, but have name recognition, are influencing our every day lives in Pickens County. Of course we know that history always pushes its way through to the present. Why not look at it from the perspective of a resident who has a personal stake in the progress and future of North Georgia? Chris is a father, veteran, artist, researcher, poet, composer, and history buff. He is the author of three books, and shares his thoughts and research on several media platforms. We invite you to join fellow interested residents with inquiring minds as we enjoy an evening of listening and learning with Chris Feldt. He will encourage us to explore the events that shaped our local world. Program begins at 6:30 pm, Thursday, June 12th, at the Pickens County Library. Light refreshments will be served.
Article By: Brenda Wynn
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Mark you calendar!!! Chris Feldt is a local writer and researcher of the history of north Georgia, more specifically, our own Pickens County and several surrounding counties. Chris will be the second presenter in “Our Own Local History” series at 6:30 pm on Thursday, June 12th in the Pickens County Library Community Room.
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Sounds like a great time!
I remember reading about the history of the flood that killed some children in Whitestone. It was a sad history.
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for a Special Local Author Event
An Afternoon with Patsy Payne Benson
📅 Thursday, May 1
🕑 2:00–3:30 PM
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Have your fines forgiven during National Library Week! ✨📚
From April 6 through April 12, call or come into any of our libraries to take advantage of our fine forgiveness program.
Learn more on our website: sequoyahregionallibrary.org/national-library-week
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Next week is National Library Week! 📚❤️
To celebrate, we'll be highlighting all the ways our community is drawn to the library. From our wonderful staff, incredible community, and amazing supporters, we are delighted to be your dynamic destination for discovery.
What draws you to the library? Share your story with us here: bit.ly/ShareYourSequoyahStory
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Classics and quality living books. Sadly, the library has purged so many and refuses to purchase books for circulation that are older than two years past publication date. We don't go as often as we used to.