Go play! Be Active Gwinnett brings free outdoor fun and games to the community from pop-up soccer and obstacle courses to lawn games and more.

Children ages 6-11 are invited to join us to practice reading skills with a trained therapy dog.

Have a shy or nervous reader? A patient and furry friend would like to hear your child read their favorite story to them.

Fun-filled afternoon exploring your library through a scavenger hunt.

Grab some teammates and see if you can win our LEGO Challenge Race!

Learn to use the library?s sewing machines. Registration required.

Interested in learning how to use a Cricut? Come learn the ins-and-outs of vinyl cutting machines and software!

Summer is coming up; learn about a new activity and how to get started!

Come join us as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by making and enjoying delicious milkshakes.

Learn about how it was like to travel west on the Oregon Trail during the 1800s.

Come learn the basics of soldering for electronics.

Join us for superhero activities!

Join Ms. Becca for a storytime to learn about cultural traditions from around the world and get crafty! This month we will focus our learning on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Come learn the basics of the Ink narrative scripting language and then start on your Interactive Narrative!

Explore feelings through art in our Color Wheel of Emotions Workshop! Kids will create their own vibrant color wheels while learning how colors connect to feelings in a fun and interactive way.

Children of all ages, or those who are still children at heart, are invited to celebrate a fun Japanese tradition for kodomo no hi, or Children's Day, by making their own unique carp streamer!

Practice your reading while you visit with Oliver the therapy cat.

Checkmate boredom and join us for Chess Club, where strategy, skill, and friendly competition come together! Whether you're a grandmaster in the making or just learning the moves, this is the perfect place to play, learn, and challenge yourself in a welcoming environment.

Local authors are invited to submit their recent work to share with the community.

This nutritional program series will help participants enhance knowledge and facilitate healthy behavior change across the lifespan.

Join Ms. Melanie for a special lapsit storytime for infants. This program introduces books, rhymes, songs, and sensory play to babies and their parent/or caregiver.

Join us for a free OUTDOOR Spring Storytime Fest with books, games and activities!

Join Ms. Sarah for a special monthly program designed just for infants!

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Come join us for games that stretch your brain!

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

A crime, a disappearance, or a mysterious happening-- if trouble's brewing, it may be on our menu! Join Grayson's Mystery Book Club in reading this month's selection, "The Wife Between Us" by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen!

Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive play, fun games, crafts, and more! May theme: Move, Play, Thrive!

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies Member.

We are sharing real stories of triumph. Come tell yours through writing!

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

Learn how to sew with a new project every month!

Join us to learn crochet basics and do beginner-friendly projects.

Join us for our Kiss & Tell Romance book club as we explore the slow burn to the happily ever after.

Join us for a lively discussion every month about a book chosen by group members. The Hamilton Mill Book Club normally meets every fourth Monday of the month to discuss a book chosen by our group members, but on this occasion we'll meet on the third Monday, as the fourth Monday in May is the Memorial Day holiday.

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

We read, sing, and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers!

We will use books, music, rhymes, movement and fingerplays to introduce pre literacy and social skills to our toddlers.

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.

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!

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

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

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 continue reading "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Explore binary code with our binary beading program for kids. Create your own bracelet or necklace with your name written in binary code.

Have you ever wanted to learn the language of love? This program is for you! Learn new phrases, and sentences, and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Build your double digit math and critical thinking skills as you play the Pokemon Card game.

A book club for kids designed to help them get reading by having a fun meeting once per month where we discuss a book from the popular series "I Survived".

Join award-winning author Robert Gwaltney in conversation with author Kimberly Brock to discuss Gwaltney's Southern fiction novel, "The Cicada Tree."

Teens ready to step towards independence but don?t want a regular retail or food service job? Join us as we explore other types of jobs for 13-18 year olds.

May is Bicycle Safety Month! Celebrate by joining Ms. Nikki for a special storytime just for your little ones, ages 3-6, that will focus on bicycles and tricycles, plus learn all about bicycle safety. Together we'll find out through engaging stories, songs, and hands-on activities. Craft activity to follow.

A book club for all books depressing, traumatic, and emotionally devastating. Let's be emotional together. This month we are reading The School for Good Mothers.

Join us in the branch or virtually online to discuss issues and mental health involving the care for your loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia.

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. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Join Ms. Melanie for our Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. Targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2 and their caregivers.

Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children.

Learn how to shoot green screen video.

"All Aboard, Our Preschool Train of Learning! Join us for an in-depth Early Learning experience for Preschoolers. Stopping at different stations to learn and improve our skills in reading and exploration. "

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. Space is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

The heat isn't the only thing you can measure with a thermometer - join us to learn about how to make mood thermometers and manage and talk about your emotions in a healthy way.

Learn the basics of reading a sewing pattern.

Attend this program to learn how to make a tote bag from scratch! Prior knowledge of how to operate a sewing machine is necessary. Not necessary to bring your own supplies. AGES 12+.

Practice Chen Style Taichi to build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.

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

Celebrate Asian History Month by learning about origami and making an origami animal.

Bring the whole family to the library for an afternoon of great games. Revisit old favorites, discover new ones, and spend time connecting with loved ones!

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. This is a drop-in session. First come, first serve

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

Join us for an evening of community music making as we play ukulele! Open to tweens & teens of any skill level.

Join the Learning Labs as we teach you the basics of using the Cricut machine to cut vinyl decals!

Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about Bring Me Back by B A Paris.

Join us for Will Trent trivia and watch an exclusive video interview featuring author Karin Slaughter and actor Ramón Rodríguez.

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games and sing songs! This program is intended for ages 3-5, with caregiver(s). Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Join us for preschool storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to prepare your preschooler for Kindergarten.

Join Ms. Melanie for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more! Targeted for the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

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.

Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printer!

Team trivia is a great way to bond with your family and learn fun facts! Answer questions and compete against other families to win the prize! Space is limited, so please arrive a little early to ensure you have a space.

Do you ever feel confused about how your car, house, or property insurance works? Join us to learn about the principles and procedures that will help make it easier to understand.

Join award winning author Carmen Agra Deedy and her daughter, debut author Lauren Agra Deedy as they help us kick off summer reading by talking about their new picture books!

Welcome to Turtle Talk with Park Ranger, Naturalist, and Environmental Educator Jerry Hightower.

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Spark creativity with our DIY Suncatchers Workshop, where kids transform glass into radiant, light-catching art. This hands-on program turns ordinary sunlight into a magical, colorful experience that children will treasure.

Practice coding skills in a social setting with self-guided courses from Fiero Code.

Build a variety of bridges using different materials and test their strength and durability with weight tests!

Join us for a fun way to create your own Decoupage art.

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

Learn about how to bounce back from a crisis or a disappointment.

This is a weekly program dedicated to the craft of screenwriting! Attend this program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged to reap the full benefits!

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime geared for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!

Join Ms. Becca for an energetic program that uses music and movement activities to improve your child's balance, coordination, and rhythm!

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Join Ms. Sarah for a fun storytime! Enjoy engaging books, songs, and rhymes for little learners.

Attend this program to learn how to simply appreciate film as an art form and piece of entertainment! Clips from various films will be shown, then attendees will discuss the clips for meaning, purpose, and value. AGES 18+.

Learn how to create flowy 'secret' pants out of old or outsized skirts. Upcycle thrifted items or hand-me-downs in one hour or less!

Learn how to make detailed 3D prints with a Resin Printer.

Come bend, stretch, and use breathing techniques in an accessible and gentle yoga class--all without leaving your chair!

What do books and ballet have in common? Both tell stories! Join us to learn ballet at your local library.

Cultivate your garden by controlling weeds throughout the year. Also learn about soil and how to maintain it healthy in order to produce a healthy garden.

Do you have an idea for a sewing project, but you're not sure how to use a sewing machine? This program is for you!

Interested in how to grow vegetables in the unique way of using straw bales? Learn how to prepare the bales and look after them.

Learn how to digitize, restore and preserve old photos.

Come learn the basics of the Python coding language! Adults and Teens only. Registration Required

Hop on over to the children's area to share a tale with Mr. Bunbun, the Havana rabbit, who is an excellent listener.

We will use books, music, rhymes, movement and fingerplays to introduce pre literacy and social skills to our toddlers.

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.

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

Explore to learn and practice social skills and rules in fun role-play activities. This program will help guide children in interacting with each other.

This nutritional program series will help participants enhance knowledge and facilitate healthy behavior change across the lifespan.

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!

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

Join us to kick off summer as a family! Participate in multiple fun and exciting activities and even sign up for summer reading!

Korean Reading Club for adults.

We know playing is good for us and our pets but do you know why? Join us as we learn how play can lead to better health for pets and their owners and make a fun toy for your feline friend!

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 continue reading "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Have you ever wanted to learn the language of love? This program is for you! Learn new phrases, and sentences, and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Learn how to understand your houseplants all while swapping plants with your community. Have a pesky plant you can't stand? Now is the time to make it someone else's problem!

Learn to play the strategy games Chess and Go in a friendly environment.

A book club for kids designed to encourage reading by having a fun meeting once per month where we discuss a book from the popular series "The Babysitter's Club" followed by a fun activity such as trivia, a word search or a craft.

Celebrate Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning the importance of Leis in Polynesian culture. You will then make your own Hawaiian Braided Ribbon Lei Keyring.

Attention all aspiring writers! Do you find yourself yearning to unleash your imagination into the written word but are unsure of where to begin? Join us for our monthly Writing Club to help you grow as a writer and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for writing!

Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your toddler child listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

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

Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Bring your lunch and join other seniors for Brain Games!

join us for monthly sessions to talk about all things anime.

Practice Chen Style Taichi to build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.

Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you'll learn how to make your own custom eyeshadow using natural ingredients! Whether you're a makeup enthusiast or a beginner, this hands-on program will help you craft a unique shade just for you.

Summer is a great time to advance your goals. Come build bridges with us and learn how to strengthen your summer goals.

The program is open 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.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. This is a drop-in session. First come, first serve

Are you looking for a fun challenge? Construct various shapes and designs utilizing Lego pieces and compete with others. This month we will work together to build a bridge. As we build we will use discussion prompts to build friendships with other Lego Club members.

This in-person book club will explore books from different genres every month. Fiction, Non Fiction, Graphic Novels, Sci-Fi and more! This month's book is "Blue: A History of Postpartum Depression in America" by Rachel Louise Moran.

Join us in celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month with a fun and exciting Chinese paper cutting program! Led by Ms. Lin, participants will use red paper to cut creative window decorations and Chinese characters.

Join us at TradeWind Coffee Co. for a friendly discussion about books that fit this month's theme: "Favorites:" your favorite book.

Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printers!

Did you know you can 3D print for FREE at the library? What about making a podcast? Or using a Cricut? Join us inside the Duluth Makerspace and Video/Audio Learning Labs to see all the equipment and resources we offer!

Frequent visitor of the Romance aisle? Grab a seat and get comfy with your community members as we discuss this month's book selection.

Join us for a unique book club experience at your favorite local growler bar! This isn't your average book discussion - it's a relaxed, laid-back vibe with craft beer in hand.

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.

Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.

Learn how to design 3D models to 3D print with Tinkercad.

Let's delve into Scratch for practicing coding on the computer! Scratch's easy to learn fundamental coding logic like loops, conditionals, and variables while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills through interactive projects like animations and games will encourage kids to enjoy coding.

BYOI (Bring Your Own Item) to tie dye with us!

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Come and learn all about dragonflies and damselflies, from their life cycle to their role in Georgia's ecosystem! You'll even be able to make your own dragonfly to take home!

Learn to use the library's sewing machines. Registration required.

Learn about the artform of etching by making an original design using CDs.

Learn how to draw the human head and the many features it contains like, eyes, noses, mouths, ears.

Join us as we go beyond FAFSA and Financial Aid. Let's talk about all the things that they don't tell you at open house but you definitely need to know.

Come ask screenwriter Glenn Gers your questions!

Tired of sleepless nights? Unlock the connection between healthy habits and restorative sleep.

Come explore the Learning Labs and all it has to offer in this Open House! Drop by, meet the Learning Lab specialist, and learn about all the programs that will be held over the summer.

Attend this program to learn how to simply appreciate film as an art form and piece of entertainment! Clips from various films will be shown, then attendees will discuss the clips for meaning, purpose, and value. AGES 18+.

Join Ms. Lin for a Taichi lesson designed for beginners. We will do some very cool martial arts gestures and learn how to use Taichi to improve your physical and mental health!

Don't miss your chance to see three of your favorite authors in one place!

Get creative and promote engineering skills by building our own Lego creations.

Children ages 6-11 are invited to join us to practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog.

Aprenda cómo iniciar su propio negocio o continuar haciendo crecer el suyo.

Learn personal safety tips and some basic self-defense for women ages 16 and up in a fun, empowering environment.

Need help getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? Learning Lab staff lead a question-and-answer session and provide a social community space for working on cosplays. This CosMania session focuses on the cosplay process.

All ages are invited to join us for 90 minutes of structured play, joy, movement, and interactive storytelling. InterPlay tools and methods will be introduced incrementally so they are accessible to all bodies. Unlock the wisdom of your body with InterPlay and discover for yourself how resilient you can be. Facilitated by Christine Gautreaux, MSW, InterPlay Certified Leader and Heather-Leigh Nies, LMSW, InterPlay Leader

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way for children ages 3 through 5.

Each week in the month of June, the Collins Hill library will be teaching young readers how to become writers.

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

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

Explore the fascinating evolution of wedding fashion in this informative library program, where we'll take a look at the history, trends, and cultural significance behind iconic wedding dress styles. From royal gowns to modern designs, learn how wedding dresses have transformed through the ages.

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

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

Are you interested in learning more about technology but don't know where to start? Join us for an 8-week digital literacy workshop series, during which participants will learn about computer, internet, and email basics.

Playtime for pre-walker babies and their parents/caregivers to meet other families in the community.

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!

Join us for tummy time, stories for babies, parent-baby bonding, and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start!

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

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

We will use books, music, rhymes, movement and fingerplays to introduce pre literacy and social skills to our toddlers.

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Toddler Time this summer is sure to be cool and colorful. Join us as we read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

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.

Este seminario es ideal para emprendedores y empresarios que desean trazar un camino claro hacia el crecimiento y el éxito de su negocio.

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

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and enjoy music & movement for our youngest listeners; babies and young toddlers ages 2 & under.

Join us and LiveHealthy Gwinnett for a LIbrary Play Day where families can enjoy interactive health lessons, fun games, crafts and more!

Celebrate differences while getting to know other people in your community during a fun and easy craft.

Please join us to help unravel a story of crime and intrigue. This month we'll be discussing "A Flicker in the Dark" by Stacy Willingham.

Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Join us for a fun balloon experiment where participants combine baking soda and vinegar to inflate a balloon through a chemical reaction, demonstrating basic principles of gas production and pressure.

Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printers!

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

Attend this program to get an introduction on how to use the slicing programs CURA for LulzBot and PrusaSlicer for 3D printing! AGES 12+.

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 June, we will finish reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and start A Midsummer Night?s Dream.

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

Have you ever wanted to learn the language of love? This program is for you! Learn new phrases, and sentences, and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Community Liaison for the Lilburn Police Department, Officer Mike Johnson, will come to the Mountain Park Library to present the most common and current scams that often target older adults. He will teach attendees how to identify and protect themselves from these scams.

Join us to learn English with a fluent English and Chinese speaker. You'll be learning how to use English in your day-to-day life.

All ages and skill levels are welcome! Basic chess knowledge is required, as no instruction will be provided. Space is limited; entry will be first-come, first-served.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

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

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

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

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. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Join Ms. Melanie for our Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. Targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2 and their caregivers.

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 child listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

Join Ms. Sarah for a colorful half-hour with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5). This storytime will showcase how words and art work together to create the beloved stories we see and enjoy

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for children ages 3-5.

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. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

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!

Need help getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? Learning Lab staff lead a question-and-answer session and provide a social community space for working on cosplays. This CosMania session focuses on the Cricut Maker and Vinyl Cutting.

Learn about the dangers of UV rays when you make a UV kid with special light-sensitive beads.

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

Let's get ready for the upcoming school year! Join us for an extra boost before school to practice the ABCs & Numbers and work fine motor skills in a fun and educational way!

Join us for a fun art session where you'll learn about alebrijes: colorful, mythical creatures from Mexican folklore! Mix animals, get creative, and paint your own unique creature while practicing Spanish. It's going to be a colorful blast! Acompáñanos para una sesión divertida de arte donde aprenderás sobre los alebrijes: criaturas místicas y coloridas de la Cultura Mexicana! Mezcla animales, sean creativos y pinten su alebrije mientras practican su espanol! ¡Va ser un día colorido!

Alma Woodsey Thomas was an artist who loved colors and space. Join us to learn about her life and work, then create your own painting using her techniques!

Join us as we share and discuss books that are wedding-themed while making a fun bookmark!

Join our June Comics Camp, where we'll learn how to make our own comics. This week we'll show you how to make your own mini-comics and fill them with your stories!

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

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

Calling all children in grades K-4! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! In June and July, sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. This is a drop-in session. First come, first serve

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!

This is a weekly program dedicated to the craft of screenwriting! Attend this program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged to reap the full benefits!

Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

The program is open 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.

Join Ms. Melanie for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more! Targeted for the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

Join us for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school.

Come join us for a Summer Storytime! Let's read some fun family stories and sing songs for movement and engagement!

Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.

Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

Come learn how light is reflected or absorbed when passed through color filters!

Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.

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.

Looking for a space dedicated towards 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. Join us this month for a writing prompts extravaganza!

Math Club will help students learn basic math concepts and improve their skills! A program for kids in grades 3-5.

Join us in practicing conversational English on a variety of topics each week. We will learn new phrases and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

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

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

Join scholar and author Karida L. Brown as she discusses her book, "The Battle for the Black Mind," about the history of education in the United States from the end of the Civil War to the historic ruling of Brown v. Board of Education.

Learn how to make detailed 3D prints with a Resin Printer.

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

Join us for our Little Artist program, where we learn about different art styles and artists and make a craft to take home! For ages 5 and under with a caregiver.

Join Ms. Sarah for a colorful half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under. Each week this Summer, we will spin the color wheel to decide which color to highlight during our storytim

Purposeful play develops many skills for children. Children develop stronger language, gross motor, fine motor, social skills, and many more.

Learn the basics of storytelling and create your own book to take home!

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

This Cosmania session focuses on learning how to start planning out your cosplay project. Participants will receive advice on sourcing materials, planning a timeline, and translating a character design to a real life, wearable costume.

Get creative and craft vibrant, one-of-a-kind decor using simple macramé knots! With endless possibilities for colors, patterns, and shapes, this budget-friendly project turns yarn scraps and fallen branches into stunning handmade art.

Welcome to Family Storytime. Today we are celebrating Reading Rainbow through imagination, fun stories, music & movement in a fun group setting for families with children PreK to 2nd grade.

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

READing Paws is a program that is dedicated to improving the reading skills of children using registered therapy teams as literacy mentors.

Let's learn about absorption, how paint travels and create fun pieces of art!

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

Create your own colorful butterfly mask while learning all about these amazing creatures! This fun workshop combines art and nature, giving kids a chance to express their creativity and discover the wonders of butterflies. Younger kids may need help with this craft.

Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printers!

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

Learn how to take your favorite clothes (or thrifted goodies) and renew or remix them!

Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

Practice your reading while you visit with Oliver the therapy cat.

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.

Join us for a special storytime just for babies (pre-walkers) designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills! Stay for a fun mess-free color-mixing activity.

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way for children ages 3 through 5.

Join us in discussing this month's selection, "The Last Flight" by Julie Clark.

Join us for our eighth annual World Ocean Day program featuring whales!

Each week in the month of June, the Collins Hill library will be teaching young readers how to become writers.

Come learn about the planets and create your own! Registration required..

Plastic bottles are everywhere, but did you know that you can make a bottle you can eat? Come join us to learn about a greener, edible alternative to a plastic bottle, and make your very own!

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

Learn how to make an easy (and delicious!) snack on the go.

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!

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

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

Practice sustainability, learn a new skill, and be creative all at the same time. Come learn visible mending, a beautiful, fun, and easy technique for mending your own clothing.

Join us to make and take your handmade Origami pencil holders. No experience in origami needed, come along and have fun! Registration requires.

Need help getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? Learning Lab staff lead a question-and-answer session and provide a social community space for working on cosplays. This CosMania session focuses on fabric dyeing.

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

Explore some film editing examples and learn to edit like they do in film and television.

Join us for Stitch & Tell, a creative book club, where we will explore different literary worlds and work on a fiber arts project. This month, we're discussing "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune.

Are you interested in learning more about technology but don't know where to start? Join us for an 8-week digital literacy workshop series, during which participants will learn about computer, internet, and email basics.

Playtime for pre-walker babies and their parents/caregivers to meet other families in the community.

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!

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

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

We will use books, music, rhymes, movement and fingerplays to introduce pre literacy and social skills to our toddlers.

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Toddler Time this summer is sure to be cool and colorful. Join us as we read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Learn about how the brain perceives color and other interesting facts!

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.

Recreate a famous work of art with perler beads!

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

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and enjoy music & movement for our youngest listeners; babies and young toddlers ages 2 & under.

Dads, Moms, and Grandparents welcome! Gather with your little ones for a 30 minute baby yoga class presented by Kidsfull Yoga. For crawlers and beginning walkers, ages 3-12 months.

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

Picasso was one of the leading founders of the Cubism art movement. Cubist artists often use geometric shapes to depict humans and other forms. Join us for a fun time learning about Picasso and creating your own unique art piece.

Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Recreate a famous work of art with perler beads!

Learn about how the brain perceives color and other interesting facts!

Create your own miniature masterpiece at the library with a tiny book keychain! Join us for a fun, hands-on craft where you can design, assemble, and take home a charming mini book to clip to your keys or bag.

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom, we're going to the moon! Come make your own rocket to zoom to the moon with your creative arts and engineering skills, using straws! This program is recommended for children, ages 3-8 years old.

Attend this program to go over using a Janome sewing machine. AGES 12+.

Join us and explore the different ways we can express ourselves and find a moment to de-stress.

Have you ever wanted to learn the language of love? This program is for you! Learn new phrases, and sentences, and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Come together with your community as we dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering! Open to beginners and experienced players alike.

Learn to play the strategy games Chess and Go in a friendly environment.

Join us to learn English with a fluent English and Chinese speaker. You'll be learning how to use English in your day-to-day life.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Make some colorful art and add some positivity to your walls. Create your own unique design with the supplies provided.

ATL Reads Book Club welcomes all who enjoy reading a variety of genres.

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

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

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. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Join Ms. Melanie for our Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. Targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2 and their caregivers.

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 child listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Bring a book, and transform the cover with sparkling decorations and designs!

Learn about the history of the spin drum and the colorful ways they were decorated!

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

Participants will craft "Freedom Bells" from cultural patterns.

Combat the summer slide and work on reading skills throughout the summer. Grades Pre K - 2nd.

Join Ms. Sarah for a colorful half-hour with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5). This storytime will showcase how words and art work together to create the beloved stories we see and enjoy

Learn how to read and prepare a pattern for sewing.

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for children ages 3-5.

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. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

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!

Calling Homeschool families! Please join us for a Homeschool Hangout!

Learn how to do the quickest kind of pickling and then enjoy your handiwork with us! You also might learn a bit of science in the process. Registration required.

Are you a teen who has already taken the sewing basics course and want to practice your sewing? Join us to practice what you've learned by sewing your own tote bag!

Learn to use the library's sewing machines. Registration required.

Bring a book, and transform the cover with sparkling decorations and designs!

Learn about the history of the spin drum and the colorful ways they were decorated!

Welcome to Community and Conversations: an Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group. This is a safe space to share thoughts and experiences involving the care of your loved ones with Alzheimer's.

Need to keep a note secret? Learn the science behind codes and invisible inks to keep secrets hidden in plain sight.

Join us at the Lilburn branch to learn how to make Tanghulu, a popular traditional Chinese snack consisting of candied fruit on a stick.

Let's get ready for the upcoming school year! Join us for an extra boost before school to practice the ABCs & Numbers and work fine motor skills in a fun and educational way!

Why do some animals stand out instead of blending in? Join us to explore the fascinating world of warning coloration, nature's way of saying, "Stay back!" Then get creative with a monarch butterfly craft to take home!

Bring a book, and transform the cover with sparkling decorations and designs!

Learn about the history of the spin drum and the colorful ways they were decorated!

Join our June Comics Camp, where we'll learn how to make our own comics. This week we'll show you how to draw characters and come up with your own!

Join us in exploring the scientific process of osmosis with a fun, rainbow-themed experiment!

Design a book cover for some of the most popular titles in the library's collection.

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

Calling all children in grades K-4! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! In June and July, sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

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

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. This is a drop-in session. First come, first serve

Mix up some literary fun! Craft delicious mocktails inspired by your favorite books. Learn the recipes and enjoy a refreshing taste of literature.

Getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? The topic for this CosMania session is using the Cricut, but you can bring questions on any aspect of cosplay.

Join us in knitting and crocheting while connecting with other community members! All skill levels are welcome.

Join Ms. Becca for a colorful and vibrant storytime to unleash your inner artist! We will sing silly songs, read inspiring books, and create works of colorful art! *Best to dress for a mess, as participants will be creating some messy art!*

This program offers practical and actionable steps to help manage and process feelings of loss.

This is a weekly program dedicated to the craft of screenwriting! Attend this program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged to reap the full benefits!

Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

The program is open 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.

Join Ms. Melanie for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more! Targeted for the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Recreate a famous work of art with perler beads!

Learn about how the brain perceives color and other interesting facts!

Join us for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school.

Come join us for a Summer Storytime! Let's read some fun family stories and sing songs for movement and engagement!

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Welcome to Stretch it out: Morning Yoga! Join us as we explore health and mindfulness through basic gentle yoga led by a librarian.

Join us for a friendly discussion of " The Coworker" by Freida McFadden

Join us for an engaging event celebrating and exploring African American culture through books. You will have 7 minutes to taste a book and share your thoughts!

Recreate a famous work of art with perler beads!

Learn about how the brain perceives color and other interesting facts!

Join us for an exciting program exploring light and shadows with hands-on experiments!

To educate children about the essential roles bugs play in nature. Through interactive activities, kids will learn how insects contribute to pollination, pest control, decomposition, and ecosystem balance.

This program will focus on painting by learning how to make chalk paint and make our own painting creations in the parking lot.

Learn how to make sensory play easy and affordable by learning how to create your own kinetic sand!

Join us as we discuss "None of This is True" by Lisa Jewell.

Don't judge a book by its cover! Or maybe you should?

Watch, Discuss and Learn! Join us every other Thursday for our virtual ESL Movie Club to improve your vocabulary, English conversational and listening skills.

We are celebrating the dads and fatherly figures today; bring your little one and join us for an afternoon of painting.

Join us for a colorful adventure where you'll learn about Pokémon and the shades that make them shine!

Come together with your community as we take a dive into the world's most popular trading card game - Magic: The Gathering! Open to beginners and experienced players alike. Rated ages 13+.

Join us in practicing conversational English on a variety of topics each week. We will learn new phrases and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Join us for our monthly TAC meeting, where you can help with library programs and earn volunteer credit! See a staff member for how to apply!

Bring your favorite stuffed animal and/or blanket and join Ms. Sarah for an evening storytime in your pajamas.

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

Join Grace Helena Walz as she discusses her Southern rom-com novel, "Southern by Design."

Local authors are invited to submit their recent work to share with the community.

Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive play, fun games, crafts, and more!

Meet Ms. Becca at Grayson Park for some outside storytime fun! We'll sing silly songs, read engaging stories, and enjoy the outdoors. Recommended to dress for messy play and to bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you can!

Join Ms. Sarah for a colorful half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under. Each week this Summer, we will spin the color wheel to decide which color to highlight during our storytim

Get outdoors for some stories, songs & fun!

Weaving for the win! Explore two fun projects: weave a bookmark on a cardboard loom or create a bracelet using straws - creativity for all skill levels!

READing Paws is a program that is dedicated to improving the reading skills of children using registered therapy teams as literacy mentors.

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

Let's squish and mix colors inside plastic bags! It's a fun, mess-free way for toddlers and babies to discover how colors blend and make new ones!

Come bend, stretch, and use breathing techniques in an accessible and gentle yoga class--all without leaving your chair!

This CosMania session focuses on how to dye different types of fabric for cosplay. Participants will learn about the different types of fabric dyes and the best techniques to use for their cosplay projects.

Give old books new life through the art of paper crafting.

Join our Puzzle Swap! Bring your gently used puzzles to trade with others and discover new challenges. It's a great way to refresh your puzzle collection, meet fellow enthusiasts, and keep your mind engaged with fresh, exciting puzzles!

Come learn about the history and art of stop motion animation with LEGO! Teams will work together to create short LEGO stop motion projects.

Unleash your creativity at DIY Art Lab, a hands-on workshop where we turn newspapers, magazines, junk mail, and other everyday scraps into unique works of art.

Need help getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? Learning Lab staff lead a question-and-answer session and provide a social community space for working on cosplays. This CosMania session focuses on patterns.

Join us for an interactive and educational storytime designed for children with sensory integration challenges that combines books, songs, movement, and more!

Checkmate boredom and join us for Chess Club, where strategy, skill, and friendly competition come together! Whether you're a grandmaster in the making or just learning the moves, this is the perfect place to play, learn, and challenge yourself in a welcoming environment.

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way for children ages 3 through 5.

Join us for fun activities that will help your child explore, identify, and sort colors. Stay for a little while or stay the entire hour! Activities are intended for ages 2-5.

Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Each week in the month of June, the Collins Hill library will be teaching young readers how to become writers.

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

Learn how to perform by trying some warm up activities and games.

A crime, a disappearance, or a mysterious happening - if trouble's brewing, it may be on our menu! Join Grayson's Mystery Book Club in reading this month's selection, "The Escape Artist" by Brad Meltzer!

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

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

We are sharing real stories of triumph through writing. Come tell yours through writing!

Let the sight and sound of handbells color your world this summer. Hear how bells have been used for celebrations and communications, and try ringing a bell yourself!

Is it a solid? Is it a liquid? It's Oobleck, the wacky substance that defies the rules of physics! Join us to learn about non-Newtonian fluids and experiment with creating the mind-boggling Oobleck!

Bring your works in progress, your questions, and your roadblocks. We can solve them together with our monthly club for crafts!

Learn the basics of dyeing fabrics with natural and synthetic dyes and discover what they can do.

Are you interested in learning more about technology but don't know where to start? Join us for an 8-week digital literacy workshop series, during which participants will learn about computer, internet, and email basics.

Bring your craft supplies, puzzles, and games to swap out for new-to-you activities!