Education | Historical Heroes - Gwinnett County Public Library

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Alexander Park off Scenic HWY

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Early Learning | Family Storytime - International Firefighter Day

Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under with a caregiver.

Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Family Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way.

Cancelled

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Plant and Animal Cells

Mon, May 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs! For children, ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult(s).

Mon, May 04, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Dacula Branch

Did you know that plants and animals have completely different cells? Join us as we learn about what makes these cells unique, and make your own animal cell craft!

Gaming | Chess Club

Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Play chess with others and grow your skills! All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate.

Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Children will receive one-on-one assistance with their school homework by volunteers. Walk in sessions are on a first come basis.

Book Club | Adult Fiction Book Club

Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!

Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Are you eager to find new reads and talk about books with other people? Join your fellow community members to discuss our read of the month every 1st Monday!

STEM - Science | Draw Your Own Planet!

Mon, May 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Planets come in all sizes, colors, and temperatures! Some have rings, wild storms, volcanoes, and even ice oceans. Today you'll invent your very own planet and draw what it looks like.

STEM - Science | The Science of Star Wars

Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for a look into the (theoretical) science of Star Wars. From lightspeed travel to hydroponic farming, we will see just how much of these movies is actually scientifically possible. May the Fourth be with you!

Writing | Teen Writers Workshop

Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.

Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Attention aspiring teen writers! Join us for our monthly Writer's Workshop, where we explore different aspects of writing with other teens. This month will focus on understanding ways to plot.

Language Learning | Learn Korean, K-pop style - Children's Day's Games and Activities

Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Let's learn some Korean phrases to make listening to K-pop so much more fun! This month, we're talking about Children's Day! Come learn some new vocabulary and play traditional Korean games!

Family | Evening Storytime

Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for a special nighttime storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes; pajamas are encouraged! For children of all ages with a caregiver.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn the basics of 3D Printing!

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing - With Prusa Slicer

Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace

Learn the basics of 3D Printing!

Jobs & Careers | Using AI in Your Job Search

Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn about some of the AI tools that you can use in your job search!

Explore the Library | Jedi Academy

Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Explore your library by completing the scavenger hunt and receiving your holocron. Trade in your holocron for a chance to take a swing at the Death Star piñata. Will you be the lucky Jedi who destroys the Death Star?

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for our weekly Tummy Time! This is an opportunity for playtime for pre-walking babies and their parents/caregivers to connect while meeting other families in the community. This program is designed for babies under one year and their caregivers.

Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.

Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way. For kids ages 2 and under.

Early Learning | Early Learning at the Library

Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Come join us for Toddler Time! We read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a morning of story, songs, STEM, Math, craft & activities with Building Babies Brains.

Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.

Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, songs, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.

Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Cancelled

Book Club | Mystery & Crime - Fortune and Glory by Janet Evanovich

Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Toddler Storytime! Where we read stories, enjoy music & movement while exploring early literacy in a fun group setting for children ages 0 through 2.

Tue, May 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Please join us to help unravel a story of crime and intrigue. This month we'll be discussing Fortune and Glory by Janet Evanovich.

Learning Labs | Green Screen Basics

Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio

Learn how to shoot and edit video using the green screen to change the appearance of your background location!

Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club

Tue, May 05, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories. In May, we will finish reading "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare.

Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students (grade 1-8) who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.

Book Club | Lilburn Fiction

Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.

Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a discussion of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

Gaming | Dungeons and Dragons and Donuts

Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dacula Branch

Want to learn about Dungeons and Dragons? Know about Dungeons and Dragons but want to find others to play with? Come to this program meet like minded teens and solve problems in a short-form campaign.

This event is full

Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - Pineapple Fluff

Tue, May 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

A cooking program for kids with accompanying adults. Learn how to make a pineapple fluff no-bake dessert.

This event is full

Education | Reading Buddies

Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Reading Buddies- where your child can practice with a trained volunteer and become an active reader!

Gaming | Revenge of the Fifth

Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

In a library far far away in Norcross... Come and learn the art of the lightsaber, make some Yoda soda, and become part of the great sci-fi opera.

Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students. On a first-come, first-served basis. Students must bring a homework assignment.

Family | Family Storytime - Ninjas

Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Ms. Nikki for a storytime the whole family can enjoy together! This month's theme is ninjas. Enjoy books, songs, and make a fun craft! This program is intended for ages 3 and up, with caregiver(s).

Gaming | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns

Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join us for homework help to kids in grades K-8.

Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come to learn how to play, learn more about, and/or come enjoy the classic board games of chess and checkers!

STEM - Science | Slime Fiesta

Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Learn about the scientific method by making slime and adding different ingredients to test your hypothesis. Materials available while supplies last. No children under the age of 6.

Gaming | Let's Role - Dungeons & Dragons

Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Grayson Branch

Ready for a gaming adventure but looking for a group to play with? Join us as we learn and play Dungeons & Dragons in a short-form campaign.

Learning Labs | Game Makers Group

Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch

This is a weekly discussion group where we will cover a wide array of game-making topics and provide optional challenges and projects for aspiring game creators.

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Join Ms. Nikki for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under, this storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under, this storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

Designed for babies and toddlers, this storytime uses simple books, music, and movement to introduce our youngest listeners to storytime. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your toddler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs! For children ages 0-2, and their caregivers.

Cancelled

Early Learning | Early Learning at the Library

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Meet us for a special morning of early learning with Gwinnett Building Babies' Brains and Play 2 Learn as we gear up for a DINOmite summer!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime Family

Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 2-5).

Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come join us for stories, songs and activities to learn about different topics each month!

Kindergarten Readiness | Preschool Storytime

Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.

Wed, May 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read with stories, games and songs!

Senior Living | The Art of Aging: Crepe Paper Flowers

Wed, May 06, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills, which help children become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Wed, May 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Aging well is an art, and we want to help you succeed in creating your best senior life. Join us this month and create May crepe paper flowers.

Kindergarten Readiness | Hooray for School!

Wed, May 06, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Hooray for School designed for rising PreK and Kindergarten students! We are building early literacy through letter recognition, writing, and fun activities.

Learning Labs | Cricut Cutting Day

Wed, May 06, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Makerspace

Want to use the Cricut? The Learning Lab will be open for anyone to use the Cricut machine. Bring your own materials! First come, first served.

Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Children will receive one-on-one assistance with their school homework by volunteers. Walk in sessions are on a first come basis.

Learning Labs | Logo Design with Adobe Illustrator

Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.

Cancelled

Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Learn to design a logo in Adobe Illustrator.

STEM - Science | DIY Dinosaur Puppets

Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come make a dinosaur puppet while learning about our dino-themed Summer Reading Challenge!

Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Calling all children in grades K-5! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! Children are seen on a first-come basis.

STEM - Science | Super Science - Phase Changes

Wed, May 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Calling all children in grades 1-5! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! Sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Cancelled

Wed, May 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us as we explore the science of phase changes and discuss how it works. For ages 6 - 11.

STEM - Technology | AI for Resume Writing

Wed, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers are available to assist students of all ages at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch.

Wed, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Learn how to use AI tools to craft a polished, professional resume that will stand out to employers. This program will cover tips for getting started, customizing content, and using AI responsibly.

Literacy | Literacy Learning: First Steps to Reading

Wed, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.

Wed, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us for a time of learning focused on reading. Using different fun and engaging ways for children to learn to recognize letters, phonics and short words to prepare for reading.

STEM - Engineering | Lego Challenge - Star Wars

Wed, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us each month for a new Lego Challenge! This month, use your imagination and engineering skills to create legendary planets, starships, and characters from the Star Wars Universe.

Gaming | Chess

Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your own set or use one of ours!

Learning Labs | Sewing Basics - Ruffles and Frills

Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio

A walkthrough of how to gather fabric to create ruffles and frills for your projects.

This event is full

Jobs & Career | Resume Workshop

Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room

Looking for a job, and not sure how to create a resume or need to polish your current one? Join us for a resume workshop and learn best practices and tips on resume styles, formatting and creating a winning resume that will stand out to employers. Please bring a physical copy of your resume (drafts accepted) for peer and professional review.

Culinary Arts | Exploring Asian Pacific Cuisine - Budget Friendly Spring Rolls

Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Learn to make budget friendly spring rolls common to many Asian Pacific cultures.

Literacy | Reading Buddies Drop-in

Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. This program is intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

For kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.

Early Learning | Early Learning at the Library

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Join us for preschool storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for early literacy fun with Ms. Jaimie and friends from Play2Learn and Gwinnett Building Babies Brains for story time, music and movement, and early learning activities for children, 0-5, and their parents or caregivers.

Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and crafts to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten, this program is designed to meet the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a special storytime just for babies (pre-walkers), designed to help them feel comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!

Health & Wellness | Taichi for Wellness

Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come join us for stories, songs and active play! Different stories and songs to get your little ones to energize and play!

Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Offsite

Join us for Taichi at the Grayson Senior Center! This progressive Chen Style class introduces gentle, meditative movements that can build physical strength, improve balance, and reduce stress.

Senior Living | Thrive in Your Hive - A Wellness Program for Seniors

Thu, May 07, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Thrive in Your Hive is a program for seniors. Thriving is a lifelong pursuit! Join us and learn about your health, your community, and your library.

Education | Open Your World - For Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us virtually each week as we read Bigfoot Crossing by Gail Anderson-Dargatz together! Registration required.

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!

Learning Labs | Intro to Python

Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio

Come learn the basics of the Python coding language! For adults and teens only. Registration required.

Environment | Rooted in Georgia - Native Plants You See Every Day

Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Have you ever wondered about the trees, flowers, and shrubs you pass every day on your street, at the park, or along a walking trail? Join us for an engaging and interactive program that will help you understand more about the ecological system in which you live.

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Thu, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Get together with fellow family history enthusiasts to discuss genealogy resources and get advice on researching your family tree from an experienced researcher.

Computer Literacy | Right My Wrongs - Common Sense Media

Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Teens play a fast, funny, and thoughtful card game to practice what to do after an online mistake.

Environment | Blooms Away - Seed Bombs for a Wild Garden

Thu, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Have a passion for wildflowers? Discover everything there is to know about Georgia's native blooms and find out how you can help them flourish by creating your very own seed bomb!

Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a volunteer. Reading Buddies is for students ages 6-11.

STEM - Science | Sunscreen Painting

Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.

Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Why is sunscreen important? Join us to learn why and make your own painting with sunscreen to see how it works outside in the sun!

Thu, May 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students. On a first-come, first-served basis. Students must bring a homework assignment.

Writing | Writer's Club - Theme: Pets

Thu, May 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Thu, May 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Looking for a space dedicated to the craft of writing? Come join our Writers Club! Each session will include quiet time to sit and write, as well as open discussions and workshopping our pieces together. This month's writing theme: Pets.