This week, we are featuring a primary resource that encapsulates a pivotal moment in history – the Selma-to-Montgomery March for Voting Rights in 1965.

This powerful image captures the spirit and determination of individuals who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, contributing to a significant chapter in the civil rights movement. We invite everyone to come and view this primary resource, as it serves as a visual testament to the courage and resilience of those who paved the way for change.

To complement this exhibition, we encourage you to delve deeper into the historical context and personal narratives surrounding this momentous event. Two recommended readings are available beside the display:

1. Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom

   • This insightful book provides a personal account of the struggle for civil rights, offering a unique perspective from someone who experienced it firsthand.

2. Because They Marched

   • Explore the broader narrative of the civil rights movement through this comprehensive book, which highlights the collective efforts that shaped a nation.

Feel free to check out these books and immerse yourself in the stories that unfolded during this crucial period in American history.

This year our school participated in a door decorating contest that highlighted iconic African Americans!  Check out our Media Center doors!

Love is in the air with our featured books this month.  Stop by the Media Center to check out our romantic books with first crushes, Love Languages, African American icons, and much more.  I'm sure we can find your perfect "match"!

We just received a new shipment of books!  Be the first to preview and read our new middle school titles!  Hurry!  Stop by today!

The weather outside may be cold but we have books to warm your soul! Stop by to see our featured books on display!  Let us help you find the right book.

Hey students! We have a variety of books waiting to be checked out!  Books on our many displays include: Veterans Day, Origami Day, Branches of the Military, Day of the dead, Native American Indian, Thanksgiving, and a highlight of Nonfiction books!  Stop by the Media Center to check out a book anytime! We are here to help!

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Five Forks Media Center's Bookmark Design Contest! With an impressive 16 entries, the competition was fierce, and we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participants for their creative efforts. Pictured are the top three winners. Well done, guys! Your designs received the most votes, and your creativity truly shone through. The winners received a well-deserved prize. But that's not all! The winning bookmarks will be printed and made available for the entire school to enjoy through December! Your artistry will brighten everyone's reading experiences. For all other participants, please don't forget to pick up your bookmarks from the media center. Your designs were fantastic, and we appreciate your participation. We have more exciting contests lined up for you. Keep an eye out for our September contest, and who knows, you could be the next winner! Once again, congratulations to our talented winners, and thank you to all participants for making this contest a resounding success. Your creativity adds a touch of magic to our school community.

Hey guys!  It's time to vote for your favorite bookmark!  Three lucky winners will receive prizes and their bookmark will be printed for the entire school to enjoy! Stop in by the Media Center all this week, check out a book, and vote on your favorite bookmark!

Welcome back Readers!  Stop by the Media Center and check out our new selection of books!

Hey Comic Fans!  We have a database just for you.  Check out the Comics Plus Database located in your Online Research Libraries on your portal!  Check out our Spanish Speaking Classes, learning all about this database with Mrs. Brown!

Learn more about Ramadan by reading one of our fascinating books! We love it when you check out books on display!

Hey Broncos! Are you and your friends interested in reading the same book?  We have titles pulled just for you!  Grab a friend and stop by the Media Center today!

April is here and we have a host of new titles for you to read while lounging on a picnic blanket under blue skies! Stop by to check out one of our new books today!

Stop by the Five Forks Media Center today to check out our March Themed Collections! We are here to help you find the perfect book to satisfy your reading needs!

This is a great time to learn about Chinese culture! Stop by the Media Center today to check out a book!

We had a blast with all of our STEAM activities!  Consider joining us in February!

New Year . . .  New Books!  Stop by the Media Center to be the first student to read one of our amazing new books! Hurry!!!

Hey Broncos! Find your next Winter Obsession with one of our cool winter Reads! Stop by the Media Center today!

We had a wonderful time at Makerspace Club!  If you missed it, don't worry, we meet each month.  Join us and make a friend!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Origami Folding contest! We had lots of creative designs submitted.  After all the votes were tallied, we had one winner!  Contratulations!!!

Hey Broncos!  Be sure to stop by the Media Center to check out our new selection of books!  They arrived just in time for the Fall weather! So . . .  stop by before they are all checked out!

We had a wonderful time at our October Makerspace! Don't worry if you missed it! Our next date is November 2, 2022!  You’ll have the opportunity to compete in challenges or to enjoy the many activities that we have for you. Join us next time and bring a friend.  We have some pretty cool activities for you . . . and surprise treats!

Hey Broncos! Cozy up with our amazing autumn reads! We have books that we know you will embrace . . .  from romance to action and adventure!  Stop by the Media Center today!

Today, we celebrated all of our Summer Readers with a Breakfast Book Talk Celebration! Students who participated were entered into a drawing to win gift cards, plushies, and gift baskets. Check out our event!

Hey Broncos!  Our first Makerspace Club in the FFMS Media Center got off to a great start!  If you missed it, don’t worry! Join us next time on October 5!  Be sure to bring a friend!

Hello Broncos! September has finally arrived! We've created book displays with titles to read during the month of September! Be the first to check them out! Stop by today!

We are excited about another great year of broadcasting with our Video Production Club! This year we had a record number of students showing interest in becoming a team member!  During our meeting, we talked about the expectations of team members and the jobs that students will learn.  The meeting ended with a tour of our broadcast room led by former Video Production team members.  All applications are due on August 24th!

Our 7th graders started the year with a Book Tasting | Genre Walk.  They learned about some of our literary genres, "sampled" our collection, and checked out books they found interesting. 

We rewarded the first person to check out a book from each grade level!  We love our readers!

Today our 6th graders visited the Media Center for their official welcome! Our theme this year is EXPLORE: Adventures in Reading!

Hey Broncos!  We added books to our collection over the summer and they are ready for check out!  Stop by today to be the first to read them!

Special thanks to last year's Video Production Crew.  They helped us open the year with our announcements! 

If you are interested in joining our club, make plans to attend our meeting on August 19, 2022 at 8:15 a.m. in the Media Center!

Welcome back Broncos!  Allow me to introduce our new Media Clerk, Ms. O'Donohoe!  We are excited about having her join our team!  Stop by the Media Center to say hello!  She can't wait to recommend the perfect book!

Hey Broncos!  We are excited about welcoming our 6th graders and can't wait to see our returning 7th and 8th graders! We just received a shipment of books released over the summer that we know you'll love!  Book check out begins on the first day of school, so hurry! You could be the first to check out a new title.
 

May is here and we have the perfect Beach Blanket Reads just in time for Summer!  Hurry to the Media Center to check out our new titles! Preview them for our upcoming Take 5 Initiative!

Spring is here, and we couldn't be more excited about blue skies, sunny days and our amazing new titles!  Stop by the Media Center today to be the first to check the amazing reads we just can't get enough of!

Congratulations to our March Book Madness Winner! He was able to guess the final two books! He is the winner of a NCAA basketball, just in time for the Championship game!

Hey Broncos! This month the Media Center wants to make reading a little sweeter! So . . . stop by the Media Center and check out a book with a Shamrock for your chance to win a daily prize!  Good Luck!

Will your favorite books be winners? Stop by the Media Center to join the fun . . .  it’s March Book Madness! March Book Madness is a bracket-style tournament that matches books in one-on-one "games."  The games will be decided by your vote. After each week of voting, the bracket will be updated, and the next round of voting will begin. Find out which two books will be left to face off!  If you can guess the final two books, you will win a basketball in time for the NCAA Basketball Championship game! Enter for your chance to win today!

Our FFMS Readers Rally team was up bright and early at Peachtree Ridge to take on schools all across the district. We won the Wildcard and will now RETURN to the County Championship in March! Our students know the importance of reading, and it showed! Thank you to Mrs. Brown Mrs. Geabeau, Mrs. Kirkland, and Mrs. Tran for their work with these students 

Hey Broncos!  We have brand new books to start your New Year!  Stop by the Media Center to browse our collection!

Hey Students . . . The best way to spread Holiday Cheer is by sending a Candy Cane Gram to those you hold dear. For just $1 you can send your classmates, teachers and other Five Forks staff members a fun holiday candy cane gram with your own personal message. Each candy cane gram will be hand delivered.  Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Candy Grams are on sale now . . . in the Media Center!

Broncos! It's officially fall, aka the season to cosy up with a great book!  We've rounded up some of our best titles for our Fall displays. This month features: World Origami Days, Native American Heritage, Books that have become Movies, Day of the Dead and of course our brand new books.  Stop by the Media Center to get comfy-cozy with a seasonal spectacular story!

Hey Broncos! Check out these Bitmoji bookmarks in the Media Center.  Your Language Arts teachers, Administrators, Counselors, and Media Staff created a book list of their favorite reads!  Stop by to find out which books they enjoyed reading!

October is here!  We have your next Fall Favorite and some Amazing Autumn Reads! From scary to heart warming . . .  we are sure to have something just right for you! Stop by the FFMS Media Center today!

Today we had a celebration for all of the students who participated in the Take 5 Books for Summer Reading Program!  Everyone was rewarded with Krispy Kreme Donuts that were garnished with sour gummy worms. During this party, the students had the opportunity to share the books they read with their friends and meet new firends.  However, the highlight was when we gave away twelve $10 gift cards to Starbucks and three gift baskets full of prizes valued at $100+ each.  We love or readers!  Keep up the great work guys!

No worries!  Check the website for the next meeting date.  You are welcome to come.  Bring a friend!

Broncos!  We have a host of new books and displays for you to enjoy this month!  All month long we invite you to "Explore" books that have been banned or challenged, pirate books for Pirate Day, Hispanic American Heritage books, September 11th books, as well as the new books that we just received!  Come on in and allow us to help you find some great books! We hope to see you soon!

Hey Broncos!  Our Five Forks Reading Club will kick off next month so check out our reading list!  You are welcome to stop by the Media Center to watch the book trailers, pick up a bookmark, and to check out a book!  It's never too early to get started!  For more infomation, visit the FFMS Reading Club tab of this webpage. See you soon!

Hey Broncos!  This year's Media Center Theme is EXPLORE!  The Five Forks Media Center invites you to explore different places through the words of our authors! You will receive a passport from your Language Arts teacher. Each time you read a book, be sure to get your passport stamped at our circulation desk. Once you fill your passport, you will receive a prize from us!  Let the adventures begin!

As always, stop by for book recommendations!

Contratulations to Damian M. in 6th grade.  He was the very first student to check out books from the Five Forks Media Center for the 2021-2022 school year.  Damian was suprised with a special treat! 

Keep up the great reading, Damian! Enjoy your books!

Welcome back Broncos!  We are so excited to officially open our doors for the 2021-2022 school year!  We received a host of new books over the summer and they are just waiting to be read! Stop by and check out your next favorite book today!

The Five Forks Media Center invites students to borrow up to five books of their choice to read over the summer. In order to check out books, students must meet the following criteria: Be a rising 6th, 7th or 8th grade student at Five Forks Middle School for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Return all materials borrowed during the this school year. Have a clean library record: . . . meaning all materials returned and lost books paid. Get a signed parent permission (located on the Five Forks Media Center website). Bring the signed permission to check out books during the week of  May 17 - May 21, 2021​.

Students who participate will be invited to a Back to School Reading Celebration Breakfast and will be entered into a drawing to win a Starbucks gift card, Barns & Noble gift card, or a gift basket valued at $100.

Hey Broncos!  We have a new selection of books just waiting to checked out!  Stop by the Media Center anytime or reserve your copy online! Be the first to read our new Spring books!

Hey Broncos!  It's March and it's time to READ GREEN!  We have over 300 brand new amazing books by some of the greatest authors of all times. From inspiring coming-of-age moments to tragic love stories and teary-eyed romances, we've goit it all! All you have to do is check out one of the new books with a shamrock on it from any of our displays and you will be entered into a drawing for a prize! Three lucky winners will be announced each day on the morning announcements!

L-O-V-E is in the air!  Valentine's Day only comes once a year, so open up a box of chocolate, put on your cozies heart-themed PJs and dive into a romantic read. Stop by the 
FFMS Media Center to check one out today! 

Stop by the media center on Friday, December 18th to check out one of Santa's Favorite New Mystery Books and enjoy a sweet candycane treat! Happy Holiday Reading!

Hey Face To Face Students!  Check out our Media Center Book Trucks!  You can find one in your Language Arts Teacher's classroom one day this week!  It is filled with brand new books ordered just for you!  If you see a book you would like to read, simply sign your name next to the book title on the sign out sheet and take it!  You can keep it for three weeks and return it to the Five Forks Media Center circulation desk!  We love when our students check out books on display! Enjoy and don't forget to let us know how you liked the book!

Come on in and check out books from our November book displays.  This month we are celebrating Veterans Day, the United States Election process, and more!  Stop by today! 

Digital students . . . don't forget you can browse our catalog located on the landing page in eClass and reserve books through our Curbside Book Pickup program!

Hey guys! It's officially October!  Time to check out books from the Horror section!  Stop by and browse our collection! I'm sure we can help you find the perfect book!

Hey Guys!  Are you looking for great books to read?  Check out our Emoji Bookmarks featuring your favorite Language Arts teachers!  Find out what books they loved reading.  You are welcome to collect them all!

This month the Media Center is highlighting books in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr., President's Day, Winter Reads, Famous Stars, New Year Resolutions, Queens, Princesses, and Superheros!  Be sure to stop by and check out a book.  I'm sure we can help you find the perfect read!

Hey Broncos! We have a new book trailer playing!  Stop in to watch the facinating video advertising some of our books!  If you see one that looks interesting be sure to check it out!  The featured books are on the shelf just below the monitor. We love when you check out books on display!