STEM - Math | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns - Gwinnett County Public Library

Wed, Jun 26, 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.

Wed, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Wed, Jun 26, 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.

Summer Reading | It's a Puppet Show! - Adventure Awaits at Your Library...

Wed, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie at the Dacula Branch 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.

Wed, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Centerville Branch

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life using puppets, music and silly antics!

Wed, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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.

Summer Reading | Adventure Awaits! - Summer Storytime at Duluth

Wed, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a morning full of stories, rhymes and songs. Each week, we'll set off on a new adventure! Whether we sail the seas with pirates or blast off into space, we'll promote early literacy and Kindergarten readiness skills. Storytime is followed by a hands-on craft! Children 2-5

Wed, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Library storytimes promote the early literacy skills that children need to learn to read independently.

Early Learning | Preschool Yoga Storytime

Wed, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Wed, Jun 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, yoga pose introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.

Summer Reading | It's a Puppet Show! - Adventure Awaits at Your Library!

Wed, Jun 26, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life using puppets, music and silly antics!

Summer Reading | Create a Story Together

Wed, Jun 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Grayson Branch

Set off on an imaginative journey to unleash your creativity as you help craft an exciting story filled with twists, turns, and thrilling adventures!

Games | Chess & Go

Wed, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and play Chess or Go in a friendly environment.

STEM-Technology | Exploring Binary Code - The Building Blocks of Computing

Wed, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn the language of computers & create your own bracelets based on this secret code!

Summer Reading | It's a Puppet Show! - Adventure Awaits at Your Library...

Wed, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Five Forks Branch

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life using puppets, music and silly antics!

Language Learning | Juegos en el Tarde! - Games in the Afternoon!

Wed, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come practice your Spanish skills with other Language Learners at our Spanish language game night! Acompáñanos para una tarde de juegos en español. Y si quieren también, pueden traer sus propios juegos pero prepárense a explicarlos al grupo!

Language Learning | Let's Learn: Inglés con Familia!

Wed, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Aprendamos! Let's learn! Una clase familiar de aprendizaje en inglés comenzando con lo básico. ¡Aprendamos con conversación y juegos! A family class on learning English, starting out with the basics. Let's learn with conversation and games!

Family | Pirate Bandanas - Sewing Machine 101

Wed, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Caretakers and students! Come as a team to learn how to make pirate bandanas using our sewing machines!

This event is full

Early Learning | Un Poquito de Español - Meet the Forest - Conoce el Bosque

Wed, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn a little bit of Spanish with a bilingual storytime and games! This month, we'll read a rhyming story all about the forest & the adventures to be had inside it!

Wed, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! Reserve your weekly slot for the 2024 Session 2. *Registration required.*

Learning Labs | Intro to Python for Teens and Adults

Wed, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies.

Wed, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Come learn the basics of the Python coding language! For adults and teens only. Registration required. Kids younger than 16 can register for the 7:00 pm Python for Kids that will take place after this program.

This event is full

Book Club | Themed Book Clubs for Adults

Wed, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Offsite

Join us at TradeWind Coffee Co. for a friendly discussion about books that fit this month's theme: "Award Winners": any book that's won an award, such as a Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Caldecott Medal, etc.

Health & Wellness | Practicing Chen Style Tai Chi

Wed, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us at the Lilburn Branch with an introduction to Tai Chi and how you can learn the movements of the Five Elements form!

Summer Reading | Swashbuckling Storytime

Wed, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Ahoy mateys! Join us fer an adventurous storytime 'n be sure t' come dressed as yer fav'rit pirate! Adventurers beware - swashbucklin' pirate tales, sea shanties, 'n jolly activities await ye!

Book Club | Genre Jumpers

Wed, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

This in person book club will explore books from different genres every month.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing - With the Lulzbot TAZ

Wed, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Learning Lab

Learn the basics of 3D printing and how to use the Learning Lab?s Lulzbot printers for personal projects!

Learning Labs | Intro to Python for Kids

Wed, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Come learn the basics of the Python coding language! Registration required.

This event is full

Summer Reading | Splash Pad Storytime! - @Lilburn City Park; 76 Main Street, Lilburn 30047

Thu, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Library storytimes promote early literacy skills that help children become ready to read. Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games and sing songs!

Thu, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Get outdoors for some stories, songs & fun!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime: Imagination Adventure

Thu, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us this summer for preschool storytime adventures. Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten, ages 3-5, and their caregivers. Storytime will be followed by a hands-on activity. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Thu, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Promoting early literacy skills by listening to stories, fingerplays, and singing songs. Gaining cognitive benefits and improving language skills through communication, listening, memory, and imagination.

Thu, Jun 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

STEM - Science | Making a Fairy Biome

Thu, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come learn about local biomes and create your own fairy habitat! Registration Required

This event is full

Culinary Arts | Try a Spice!

Thu, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us as we learn the history behind a spice and try a recipe highlighting the spice's flavor.

Education | IDD: Your Best Life Skills Class

Thu, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Join us for engaging and educational monthly life skills classes for adults and teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and their family members or caregivers. The topic for June is Water Safety.

STEM - Science | STEAM Squad: Edible DNA

Thu, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn about the science of DNA. Then create your own edible DNA art.

Arts | Hand Embroidery Social

Thu, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun, educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper. This program is intended for children with sensory and/or neurodivergent needs and/or for those children on the Autism Spectrum.

Thu, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Calling all hand-embroiderers! The Centerville branch invites you out to work on your latest project while connecting with other stitchers in the community! All skill levels are welcome.

Lanugage Learning | Movies in English

Thu, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

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

Finance & Budget | Financial Literacy 101

Thu, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Canceled

Thu, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Achieving financial stability can feel overwhelming at the best of times. Learn about the basics of setting goals and start building the confidence needed to make positive financial choices.

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us to practice English conversation on a variety of topics each week; learn new phrases, and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Thu, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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! Ages 12 and up.

Arts | Comics Club - Story Dice

Thu, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn how to use a simple set of dice to give you endless ideas for comics, art, and other stories!

Jobs & Careers | Resume Writing

Thu, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Does your resume seem limited or lacking? Let GCPL show you how to delve into your history to reveal the skills and successes you might be leaving out!

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Learning Labs | Creative Crunch Challenge - 48-Hour Game Jam Orientation

Fri, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under. Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to your little listener!

Family | Family Game Day

Fri, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Let the games begin! Join us at the Norcross branch on Fridays for family games to enjoy together! Classic games, card games, board games and more. ¡Que comiencen los juegos! ¡Acompáñanos en la biblioteca de Norcross los viernes para juegos familiares con diferentes juegos!

Sat, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

In this Creative Crunch, you'll be challenged to design and create a board, card, or video game prototype in only 48 hours!

STEM - Engineering | Lego Club

Sat, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a morning of lego fun! Children, ages 5 & up, can build cities, creatures, robots, and more. Drop-in and see what you can build with friends or your family!

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Children ages 5-10 are invited to read to a friendly dog.

Family | Family Storytime: Summer Vacation

Sat, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Bring the whole family out to the Five Forks Branch for a fun Saturday morning storytime and craft! We will celebrate Summer Vacation with a special read-aloud and make a fun craft to take home.

Raising Resilience | Speech & Language - Developmental Milestones presented by HomeTele SLP

Sat, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Are you the parent or caregiver of a child between the ages of 2 to 5? Would you like to learn more about speech and language developmental milestones for their age? If so, this series is for you!

Finance & Budget | Resilience in Retirement - Getting Teens & Young Adults Retirement Ready

Sat, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

It can be difficult to plan for the distant future, but there are a few simple things you can do in your teen and young adult years to achieve greater financial independence in retirement. Come learn how.

STEM | Radical Reptiles!

Sat, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come help us welcome a representative of the Georgia Reptile Society and their incredible animal friends! Come enjoy a presentation on these amazing animals and meet some face to face!

Summer Reading | Sea Monsters & Mayhem

Sat, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Here there be monsters! Come explore the ocean's prehistoric predators and make our own fossil impressions!

Raising Resilience | Interplay for Resilience

Sun, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.

Sun, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Duluth Branch

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.

Canceled

Arts | Fairytale Ballet

Sun, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come join us as we learn the fundamentals of ballet with this fun, fairytale-themed class. No previous experience is required!

STEM - Science | Science Library: Extreme Science - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

This event is full

Mon, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Canceled

Language Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers

Mon, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Mon, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A virtual meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

Education | History's Mysteries - For Teens & Adults

Mon, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Explore mysteries from history!

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Mon, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Learning Labs | Creative Crunch Challenge - 48-Hour Game Jam - Games Due

Mon, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 12:10pm

Norcross Branch

All the games for this year's 48-hour game jam are due by noon today!

Book Club | Harry Potter Book Club! - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Mon, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 1:15pm

Virtual

Share your love of the Harry Potter universe with other fans!

STEM - Science | Dig Into Adventure! - Archaeological Dig

Mon, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.

Mon, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grayson Branch

Channel your inner Indiana Jones as you learn how archaeologists dig for treasures!

STEM - Engineering | One Piece STEM Boating Challenge

Mon, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.

Mon, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Journey across the seas with your adventurous crew in a One Piece-inspired boating challenge!

Mon, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Adult, non-native English speakers who want to improve their English conversational skills and increase confidence in using the language by practicing their English Fluency through conversation, activities, and assignments

Culinary Arts | Knife Skills for Kids

Mon, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our reading buddies.

Mon, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch

Ages 7-11 will learn the basic knife skills needed for cutting fruits. Registration and signed waiver required for participation.

This event is full

Learning Labs | Creative Crunch Challenge Showcase - 48-Hour Game Jam

Mon, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come check out the submissions for our first 48-hour Game Jam. Vote on your favorites!

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Adventure

Mon, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Norcross Branch

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

Registration is now closed

Tue, Jul 02, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine which will feature your stories, poems, and artwork. Writing and creating art helps to build resilience by allowing us to process and discover meaning in the events and emotions that shape our world. The theme for this issue is Adventure.

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Tue, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Jana for an interactive virtual storytime!

Environment | Nature's Hide & Seek

Tue, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Come adventure with us into nature! Learn how to identify trees using your DIY subject spotter!

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Tue, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime that uses simple books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest storytime participants.

Tue, Jul 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation with themes each week on a variety of topics!

This event is full

Summer Reading | Camp Half-Blood & Beyond! - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Tue, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual

Share your love of the Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan Presents books with other fans!

STEM - Science | The Science of Fireworks

Tue, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

We ooh and aah over fireworks in the night sky. Did you ever wonder how they are made? Join us for some fun science and a fireworks craft.

Learning Labs | Intro to Photography

Tue, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Learning Lab

Learn the basics of photography in this introductory program.

Arts | Adventure through Art - Painting Workshop for Adults

Tue, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the library to learn how to paint the American flag in this engaging program designed for adults to explore their creativity and patriotism through art.

Culinary Arts | Slow Cooker Cookout - Healthy Recipes for Potlucks and Parties

Tue, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Tue, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for a demonstration of slow cooker recipes for stress-free healthy eating for your summer cookouts.

Language Learning | Basic English For Spanish Speakers

Tue, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Tue, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn and practice your English in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker. - ¡Acompañanos para aprender y practicar inglés en un ambiente informal!

Learning Labs | Create Greeting Cards with Cricut

Tue, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Attend this program to learn how to use the Cricut by making custom greeting cards!

This event is full

Early Learning | Glow in the Dark Storytime

Tue, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Ms. Nikki for a night of stories and activities as we explore things that glow in the dark!

Wed, Jul 03, 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.

Wed, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Summer Reading | Adventure Awaits! - Summer Storytime at Duluth

Wed, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Library storytimes promote the early literacy skills that children need to learn to read independently.

Wed, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a morning full of stories, rhymes and songs. Each week, we?ll set off on a new adventure! Whether we sail the seas with pirates or blast off into space, we?ll promote early literacy and Kindergarten readiness skills. Storytime is followed by a hands-on craft! Children 2-5

Wed, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Learning Labs | Photoshop for Teens - Fake an Adventure.

Wed, Jul 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

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

Wed, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio #2,Snellville Makerspace #1

Learn how to fake a travel photo!

Community | Cryptid Creatures Club - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Wed, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 3:15pm

Virtual

CALLING ALL FANS OF CREEPY CREATURES!

Raising Resilience | National Compliment Your Mirror Day

Wed, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

On July 3rd, National Compliment Your Mirror Day reminds us to take a moment before rushing through our day.

STEM - Science | Super Science - Lava Lamps

Wed, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Wed, Jul 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn the science behind lava lamps and make one to take home!

Health & Wellness | Practicing Chen Style Tai Chi

Wed, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us at the Lilburn Branch with an introduction to Tai Chi and how you can learn the movements of the Five Elements form!

Gaming | Game Night for English Learners

Wed, Jul 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Come play word games with fellow English-Learners to practice your English skills!

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Adventure

Thu, Jul 04, All day

Virtual

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Jul 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Early Learning | Toddler time

Fri, Jul 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under. Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to your little listener!

Raising Resilience | Music, Movement and Moods for Family

Sat, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

How are you feeling today? Whether you're happy or sad, grumpy or mad, come join Ms. Sarah as we explore and express the emotions that make us who we are! This program full of songs and movement is designed for the entire family!

Family | READing Paws

Sat, Jul 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Sat, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Learning Lab Makerspace #1

Learn the basics of 3D printing and how you can use the Learning Lab printers for your personal projects!

Early Learning | Safari Storytime

Sat, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Lions, elephants, and zebras, oh my! Join Ms. Becca for this Safari Storytime that will take you on an exciting journey to the African savanna where you can learn all about the land and the animals who call it home.

Community | Improv Series - Improv for Expression, Channeling Emotions, & Fun!

Sun, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.

Sun, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Make new friends while exploring Improv as a means of expression, creativity and fun!

Writing | Local Author Day 2024 - Accepting Book Submissions

Mon, Jul 08, All day

Virtual

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

STEM - Science | Science Library: Extreme Science - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

This event is full

Mon, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Canceled

Book Talk | See Yourself in the Story - Little Monarchs by Jonathan Case

Mon, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Mon, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Ever felt like you don't see yourself in the stories you read? Check out Little Monarchs by Jonathan Case!

Language Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers

Mon, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Mon, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A virtual meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

STEM - Engineering | Space Adventures with Rocket ships - A STEM - Engineering Program

Mon, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lilburn Branch

Join in on the fun with stories, a craft and a STEM activity to learn more about rockets and how we can propel them high into the air through a simple experiment.

Mon, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

Canceled

Mon, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Education | I/DD: Your Best Life Skills

Mon, Jul 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville 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, Jul 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Virtual

Join us for monthly life skills classes for adults and teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and for their family members or caregivers. This month's topic is Fun in the Kitchen.

Health & Wellness | Chair Yoga

Mon, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.

Mon, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Is a healthier you on your New Year's Resolution list? Come bend, stretch, and breathe in an accessible and gentle yoga class ? all without leaving your chair!

Arts | Beginners Hand Embroidery

Mon, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.

Mon, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Calling all embroidery beginners! This program will be focused on learning how to tackle the French knot stitch.

Mon, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Mon, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Family | Evening Storytime

Mon, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our reading buddies.

Mon, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

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 Lab | Intro to 3D printing

Mon, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us to learn what 3D printing is all about with our Lulzbot 3D printers!

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Adventure

Mon, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Norcross Branch

Registration is now closed

Tue, Jul 09, All day

Virtual

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Tue, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time: Dinosaur Adventure

Tue, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Tue, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

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

Summer Reading | It's a Puppet Show! - Adventure Awaits at Your Library...

Tue, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Collins Hill Branch

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, music and silly antics!

Early Learning | Raising Resilience - Preschool PlayGroup and Parenting Support

Tue, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

Tue, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Learn some strategies for raising resilient kids and share your parenting tips. Build a caring community of support while your preschoolers engage in independent play activities.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Tue, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime that uses simple books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest storytime participants.

Canceled

Tue, Jul 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Canceled

Health & Wellness | Jr Vibe Volleyball Mini Clinic

Tue, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join Cindy Young from Atlanta Vibe to learn volleyball skills and improve your mental fitness! Intended for elementary and middle school aged children.

This event is full

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Tue, Jul 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special lapsit storytime for infants. This program will introduce books, rhymes, songs, and sensory play to babies and their parent or caregiver. Using movement activities and baby sign language, infants will discover a variety of ways to interact with others!

Book Club | Mystery and Crime Novels - The Maid by Nita Prose

Tue, Jul 09, 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 The Maid by Nita Prose.

Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation with themes each week on a variety of topics!

This event is full

Health & Wellness | Just Breathe - Resilience Through Meditation

Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join is as we slow down and breath, to relax and reduce stress.

Raising Resilience | Explore Your Emotions

Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Explore the range of your emotions through story time and educational crafts.

STEM - Engineering | Balloon Rockets

Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Put your engineering skills to the test by making your own balloon rocket to race!

Summer Reading | It's a Puppet Show! - Adventure Awaits at Your Library...

Tue, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, music and silly antics!

Summer Reading | Camp Half-Blood & Beyond! - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Tue, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual

Share your love of the Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan Presents books with other fans!

Summer Reading | It's a Puppet Show! - Adventure Awaits at Your Library...

Tue, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, music and silly antics!

Culinary Arts| Aguas Frescas - Refreshing Drinks

Tue, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Centerville Branch

Learn how to make some refreshing summer drinks to hydrate yourself during this hot summer!

This event is full

Hobbies | Cross-Stitching Towards Mindfulness

Tue, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Embroidery is a beautiful hand craft that is rich with history. Come learn how to cross-stitch; a beginner-friendly style anyone can learn.

Gaming | Dungeons and Dragons

Tue, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Tue, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us to play a session of Dungeons & Dragons! Beginners welcome!

Health & Wellness | Blissful Balance : Self-Care Tips

Tue, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Feeling stressed out? Need some wellness tips? Come enjoy the therapeutic process of making bath bombs while learning some ways to de-stress!

Gaming | Amazing Race

Tue, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Teams will travel around the world and compete for prizes! Along the way they will be confronted with tasks designed to test their knowledge and ability to cooperate and think under pressure.

Language Learning | Conversations in Spanish

Tue, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Tue, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Book Club | Stitch & Tell - "One Italian Summer" by Rebecca Serle

Tue, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

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 "One Italian Summer" by Rebecca Serle.

Language Learning | Basic English For Spanish Speakers

Tue, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn and practice your English in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker. - ¡Acompañanos para aprender y practicar inglés en un ambiente informal!

Learning Labs | A Robotics Adventure - Robotics Camp

Tue, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Suwanee Branch

This 8-week workshop will focus on learning the basics of robotics including what robots are, programming concepts, and how they work. Sessions are two hours, sequential, and build upon previous sessions. Registration is required. Ages 13 to 18 only.

This event is full

Langauge Learning | Basic English for Spanish Speakers

Tue, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice your English in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker. - ¡Acompañanos para aprender y practicar inglés en un ambiente informal!

Book Club | ATL Reads Virtual Book Club

Tue, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Join in the discussion with this month's selection, "River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile" by Candice Millard.

Author Talk | Bijal Shah

Wed, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Author and counselor Bijal Shah will discuss her transformational guide, "Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading" and explore the restorative power of reading.

Wed, Jul 10, 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.

Wed, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Wed, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Summer Reading | It's a Puppet Show! - Adventure Awaits at Your Library...

Wed, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

Wed, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, music and silly antics!

Canceled

Wed, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

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

Summer Reading | Adventure Awaits! - Summer Storytime at Duluth

Wed, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Raising Resilience | Teatime with Teddy - Emotional Coping Through Play

Wed, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Today is National Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Let's celebrate with a tea party! Put on your summertime best, bring your favorite teddy bear and join us for morning tea.

This event is full

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Wed, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Wed, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

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

Early Learning | Music and Movement

Wed, Jul 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for a fun program that uses music, wiggles, and giggles to show the connection between reading and rhythm! This program is designed for kids, ages 3 and up.

Canceled

Wed, Jul 10, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, engages with developmental toys and activities, and sings songs!

Summer Reading | It's a Puppet Show! - Adventure Awaits at Your Library...

Wed, Jul 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

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

Wed, Jul 10, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, music and silly antics!

Summer Reading | A Pirate Party Storytime

Wed, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Ms. Mirka for a fun pirate-themed storytime & craft. Pirate costumes are encouraged!

Summer Reading | Adventures in Tarot

Wed, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

An introduction into the art, history, and symbolism of tarot. Explaining the meanings of some tarot cards & interactive spreads. Perfect for tarot newbies! bringing your own deck is encouraged

Culinary Arts | DIY Veggie Pizza for Kids

Wed, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us to learn how to make a delicious and healthy veggie pizza, including hands-on prep. Waiver must be signed to participate, registration required.

This event is full

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten Here We Come

Wed, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school. For children, ages 4-5 who will be entering Kindergarten this fall.

Health & Wellness | From Brain to Paper - Journaling to Reduce Stress

Wed, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Learn how to put the thoughts in your head onto paper in order to reduce stress.

Language Learning | Let's Learn: Inglés con Familia!

Wed, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Environment | I Survived... And You Can, Too!

Wed, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Wed, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

When disaster strikes, heroes are made! Come learn handy survival tips in this fun program based on the popular book series.

Health & Wellness| DIY Self Care - Hand Sanitizer

Wed, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn how to make your own hand sanitizer as we explore how essential oils can be used to protect you from the summer germs.

This event is full

Hobbies | Awesome Art - Abstract Shrinky Dinks

Wed, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Budding artist? Join us! Create art with a variety of materials and methods. (Please dress to be messy!)

Wed, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! Reserve your weekly slot for the 2024 Session 2. *Registration required.*

Family | Family Game Night

Wed, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies.

Wed, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for Family Game Night. We will have several games that will intermingle all ages into this immersive, fun and educational event.

Learning Labs | Intro to Python for Teens and Adults

Wed, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Registration opens Wednesday, June 26 2024 at 9:00am

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Wed, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Learning Lab

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!

This event is full

Learning Labs | Intro to Python for Kids

Wed, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Come learn the basics of the Python coding language! Registration required.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 26 2024 at 9:00am

Community | Library on Tap - Harry Potter Trivia

Wed, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Slow Pour Brewing

Kickback with Gwinnett County Public Library at Slow Pour Brewing!

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Adventure

Thu, Jul 11, All day

Virtual

Summer Reading | Splash Pad Storytime! - @Lilburn City Park; 76 Main Street, Lilburn 30047

Thu, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Get outdoors for some stories, songs & fun!

Thu, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Library storytimes promote early literacy skills that help children become ready to read. Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games and sing songs!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime: Dinosaur Adventure

Thu, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Thu, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Thu, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie at the Dacula Branch 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.

Thu, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Community | Norcross Connect: Sun & Fun With Clay - Mexican Metepec Suns and Their History

Thu, Jul 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Thu, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Socialize with your community while learning a new skill.

Thu, Jul 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Canceled

Book Club | Hybrid Book Club

Thu, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a friendly discussion of "One Summer in Savannah" by Terah Shelton Harris

Arts | A Guided Painting Class - Sunset at the Beach

Thu, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Can't make it to the beach? Artist, Mita will guide you step-by-step in the techniques of painting your very own brilliant sunset by the beach.

This event is full

STEM - Science | Bird Watch Quest

Thu, Jul 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Grayson Branch

Discover the fascinating world of birds and then see if you can find all the birds in our in-library scavenger hunt!

Summer Reading | A Space Adventure at the Library

Thu, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

In a galaxy not so far away, the Lawrenceville Library invites you to spend the day exploring the stars.

Summer Reading | Unbreakable Code - How the Navajo Language Helped Win World War II

Thu, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn the Navajo code to send secret messages to your best friend, while hiding the messages from your enemies.

STEM - Technology | Coding with Scratch

Thu, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Build your Scratch coding skills as we complete a coding project together.

This event is full

STEM - Science | STEAM Squad: Fireworks

Thu, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn about the science of fireworks. Then create your own firework-inspired piece of art.

Book Club | The Next Chapter - Suwanee Book Club

Thu, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us as we discuss "Saturn Run" by John Sandford. and Ctien.

Literacy | READing Paws

Thu, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

STEM | STEM-tastic - DIY Lava Lamps

Thu, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Thu, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come learn about molecular polarity and how it affects liquids in our world, and make your own lava lamp science experiment to show what you learned!

STEM - Engineering | Pirate Periscope

Thu, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Centerville Branch

Did you know that pirates used periscopes to see when enemy ships were coming for them? Periscope from a pool noodle! This program is intended for grades four through six.

Lanugage Learning | Movies in English

Thu, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

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

Raising Resilience | Doodle Your Stress Away

Thu, Jul 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Stress is a constant in our lives, but there are a variety of creative and artistic ways to manage and relieve your stress levels. Join us to learn fun ways to turn absent minded doodling into a meditative stress relief technique.

Learning Labs | 3D Design with TinkerCAD

Thu, Jul 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Jul 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

Learn how to design 3D models with Tinkercad! This intuitive modeling program is easy to use and perfect for anyone just starting their journey with 3D printing. Registration is required.

Registration opens Thursday, June 27 2024 at 9:00am

Health & Wellness | Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group

Thu, Jul 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula Branch to discuss issues and mental health involving the care for your loved ones with Alzheimer?s.

Summer Reading | Wonder Wind Adventures

Thu, Jul 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us to practice English conversation on a variety of topics each week; learn new phrases, and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Thu, Jul 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Did you know that the wind has the power to create energy? Come join us on a wind adventure to learn about wind power and make a windmill to take home!

Early Learning | Pajama Storytime

Thu, Jul 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and join Ms. Sarah for a special half hour evening storytime. Listen to stories, songs, and rhymes during this fun-filled night. Pajamas are encouraged!

Learning Labs | Audio Introduction

Thu, Jul 11, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Five Forks Branch

Are you interested in audio but not sure where to begin? Attend this program to go over the basics of audio, including how to use different microphones. Ages 12 and up.

Registration opens Thursday, July 4 2024 at 9:00am

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Jul 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch

This is a weekly program dedicated to the craft of screenwriting! Attend this program to assist you in writing original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged to reap the full benefits. Note: this program is currently intended to end on September 19th. Ages 12 and up.

Registration opens Thursday, July 4 2024 at 6:00pm

Summer Reading | Little Naturalist: Sunflowers

Fri, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Join us for our monthly Little Naturalist program where we learn about different aspects of nature and make a craft to take home! For ages 5 and under with a caregiver.

Summer Reading | It's a Puppet Show! - Adventure Awaits at Your Library...

Fri, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, music and silly antics!

Early Learning | Toddler time

Fri, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under. Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to your little listener!

Summer Reading | It's a Puppet Show! - Adventure Awaits at Your Library...

Fri, Jul 12, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Duluth Branch

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, music and silly antics!

Family | Family Game Day

Fri, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Gaming | Escape Room Challenge

Fri, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Embark on an intergalactic adventure with your family in our space-themed escape room at the library, where teamwork, problem-solving, and ingenuity are the keys to returning safely to Earth.

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Have a tail-wagging good time while practicing your reading skills with therapy dog Molly!

Early Learning | Purposeful Play

Sat, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Early Learning | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Jul 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Family | READing Paws

Sat, Jul 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Family | Family Traditions - Adventures in Wildlife Photography

Sat, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Escape to the wild outdoors and learn a new hobby: wildlife/nature photography. View an amazing wildlife photographic exhibition that will inspire you to try photography yourself!

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Sat, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Book Talks | A Court of Wings and Ruin

Sat, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us at Norcross as we discuss A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas.

Literacy | Read to Oliver the Cat

Sat, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Author Talk | Elle Cosimano - "Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice"

Sat, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Enjoy an evening with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Elle Cosimano as she discusses her newest witty mystery, "Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice."

Early Learning | Sensory Storytime

Sun, Jul 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

STEM - Engineering | Engineering Challenge - Build a Marble Track

Sun, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Gather your friends and family to see who can conquer this engineering challenge. Who can build the most elaborate marble track? Registration required.

Community | Improv Series - Improv for Expression, Channeling Emotions, & Fun!

Sun, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.

Sun, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Make new friends while exploring Improv as a means of expression, creativity and fun!

Canceled

Raising Reslilience | Caregivers Wisdom Circle

Sun, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Duluth Branch

Engage, encourage and empower caregivers to prioritize their self care, access valuable resources, and cultivate a strong support network.

Gaming | Chess Club

Sun, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

STEM - Science | Science Library: Extreme Science - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

This event is full

Mon, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Canceled

Mon, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Language Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers

Mon, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Mon, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A virtual meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for a special tummy time just for babies designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!

Raising Resilience | Mindfulness, Yoga, & Bubbles

Mon, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lilburn Branch

A fun-filled morning designed for little ones to develop motor skills through yoga while also nurturing their sense of wonder and curiosity as we embark on engaging yoga adventures with stories carrying a positive message and offering the chance to connect with our sense of empathy and compassion.

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

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!

Education | History's Mysteries - For Teens & Adults

Mon, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

Mon, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Explore mysteries from history!

Summer Reading | Amazing Race Family Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch

It?s no secret that families make great teams, but does your family have what it takes to win the race? Join us at the Five Forks branch to complete an Olympics-themed scavenger hunt just in time for the start of the Summer games!

Mon, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Mon, Jul 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville 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).

College Prep | College Fair - Presented by Greater Atlanta Regional Network (GARN)

Mon, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.

Mon, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Local college and university admissions counselors will answer your questions and provide information about their specific schools.

Summer Reading | Virtual Reality Adventure

Mon, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Experience the wonders of virtual reality and have an adventure around the world with our VR goggles and Interactive Reality book and goggle sets!

Book Club | Trouble's Brewing- Grayson Mystery Book Club - "What Rose Forgot" by Nevada Barr

Mon, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.

Mon, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

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, "What Rose Forgot" by Nevada Barr!

Book Club | Adult Fiction Book Club

Mon, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Are you eager to talk about your new favorite book? Join us to discuss great books at our Fiction Book Club.

STEM - Science | School Age Science - Bubbles

Mon, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Mon, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for our exciting program series exploring science with hands-on experiments and learn about bubbles!

Mon, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Arts | Adventure Boarding with Canva!

Mon, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our reading buddies.

Mon, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Learn about how to use Canva, a free graphic design resource, and create your own Adventure Board to help plan, prioritize, visualize, and manifest your adventure dreams and travel bucket lists! Then turn your board into your own phone wallpaper, desktop background, or a poster with all our future adventures!

Raising Resilience | Emotions Storytime

Mon, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Ms. Lori for a storytime all about your emotions! Learn to identify different emotions, how those emotions can impact the way you act and different ways to cope/deal with them through fun stories and activities.

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Adventure

Mon, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Norcross Branch

Registration is now closed

Tue, Jul 16, All day

Virtual

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Tue, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Early Learning | Toddler Time: Travel Adventure

Tue, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Tue, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

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

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Summer Reading | Amazing Race Family Scavenger Hunt

Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime that uses simple books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest storytime participants.

Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Health & Wellness | Jr Vibe Volleyball Mini Clinic

Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join Cindy Young from Atlanta Vibe to learn volleyball skills and improve your mental fitness! Intended for elementary and middle school aged children.

This event is full

Early Learning | Baby & Me Yoga

Tue, Jul 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Connect with your baby while improving your balance, flexibility, coordination, and strength! Babies and caretakers are invited to have fun with yoga as you bend, move, and twist with yoga instructor, Geneva Wilgus, from Kidsfull Yoga.

This event is full

Book Club | Harry Potter Book Club! - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 1:15pm

Virtual

Share your love of the Harry Potter universe with other fans!

Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation with themes each week on a variety of topics!

This event is full

STEM - Engineering | Adventures at the Amusement Park

Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Enjoy the ride! Have you ever wondered how amusement park rides work? Come try your best at recreating one of your favorites!

Summer Reading | Camp Half-Blood - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Tue, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Where ancient myths come to life!

Summer Reading | Camp Half-Blood & Beyond! - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Tue, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual

Share your love of the Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan Presents books with other fans!

Early Learning | Bilingual Storytime

Tue, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Summer is here! Join us for stories and songs in Spanish to help promote early learning and learn new words! ¡Llego el Verano! ¡Acompáñenos para cuentos y canciones en español para ayudar el aprendizaje infantil y aprendamos nuevas palabras!

Canceled

STEM - Engineering | Family Lego Challenge

Tue, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Join us for Family LEGO fun! Families will form teams to compete against each other to complete a lego challenge as a group. Do you think your family can win? *Registration is Required*

Culinary Arts | Journey and Flavor - California

Tue, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Learning Lab

Experience 'Journey and Flavor,' a culinary travel series exploring the destinations and recipes of different states throughout the U.S.! Registration required.

Community | Tea and Talk

Tue, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Looking to engage with your community, talk about your interests, and learn about what the library has to offer? Come to Tea & Talk to join in on the conversation! This program is for adults.

Tue, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 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 July we will begin reading Alien Road. In this story, Ridge and Karl embark on a journey to the Bermuda Triangle where they are faced with the strange and unknown. Can their determination and teamwork get them through?

Summer Reading | Adventures with Airplanes

Tue, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Tue, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us as we explore airplanes being used as a reliable form of transportation and fun adventures.

Culinary Arts | Cooking Together - Strawberry Cobbler

Tue, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us as we try a new recipe together!

Registration opens Tuesday, July 2 2024 at 11:00am

Culinary Arts | Adventurous Eats - Air Fried Tempura Vegetables

Tue, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Tue, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

Put your cooking skills and taste buds to the test! Come learn about Japanese culture and how to make Air Fried Vegetable Tempura!

Gaming | Dungeons and Dragons

Tue, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us to play a session of Dungeons & Dragons! Beginners welcome!

Language Learning | Conversations in Spanish

Tue, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Tue, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Language Learning | Basic English For Spanish Speakers

Tue, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn and practice your English in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker. - ¡Acompañanos para aprender y practicar inglés en un ambiente informal!

Gaming | Chess Knight

Tue, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Love to play chess, or interested in learning to play? Join us for an hour of gameplay. All levels and ages are welcome. *Registration Required*

This event is full

Canceled

Learning Labs | A Robotics Adventure - Robotics Camp

Tue, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Learning Labs | Daytime Moon Viewing

Tue, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

View the moon with the Learning Lab's EVscope telescope.

Langauge Learning | Basic English for Spanish Speakers

Tue, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice your English in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker. - ¡Acompañanos para aprender y practicar inglés en un ambiente informal!

Wed, Jul 17, 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.

Wed, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Canceled

Wed, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Wed, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

Wed, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

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

Summer Reading | Amazing Race Family Scavenger Hunt

Wed, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Wed, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Library storytimes promote the early literacy skills that children need to learn to read independently.

Wed, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime - with Violinist, Jessica Hoffman

Wed, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, engages with developmental toys and activities, and sings songs!

Wed, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

Join us in welcoming violinist, Jessica Hoffman, for a special, musical storytime just for your young children, ages 2 and up.

STEM Science | Detective Workshop: Fingerprint Analysis

Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Ever wonder how fingerprinting works? Make your own fingerprints at the library and learn the science behind fingerprinting and how law enforcement use it to solve crimes.

Culinary Arts | Escape Room For Ice Cream

Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! Join us to learn how to make ice cream, escape room style.

Raising Resilience | Emotion Puppets - Learning About Feelings

Wed, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us to learn about emotions using puppets.

Summer Reading | Camp Half-Blood - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Wed, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Where ancient myths come to life!

Community | Cryptid Creatures Club - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Wed, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 3:15pm

Virtual

CALLING ALL FANS OF CREEPY CREATURES!

Canceled

Culinary Arts | Taiwan Adventure: Strawberry Boba Tea

Wed, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Suwanee Branch

In Taiwan, boba is a staple of the night markets, which encompass hundreds of food stalls where people congregate after work for groceries and snacks. Let?s make some bubble tea together!

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten Here We Come

Wed, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

STEM - Technology | Coding in Scratch

Wed, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn about the Scratch programming language while creating a fun project for beginners!

This event is full

Summer Reading | Airplane Olympics

Wed, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Get ready for high-flying fun at our Paper Airplane Olympics! Join us in learning about airplanes and what makes them fly then build your own paper aircraft and test how far it goes. Let your imagination take flight at the library!

Language Learning | Let's Learn: Inglés con Familia!

Wed, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

STEM - Science | Bubblepalooza

Wed, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Wed, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn all about bubbles in this interactive STEM program! We will be learning how bubbles form and why they are rainbow colored. Then we will blow tons of bubbles!

STEM - Science | Bubblepalooza

Wed, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn all about bubbles in this interactive STEM program! We will be learning how bubbles form and why they are rainbow colored. Then we will blow tons of bubbles!

Library Talks | He Persisted - The Life & Times of Harvey Milk

Wed, Jul 17, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! Reserve your weekly slot for the 2024 Session 2. *Registration required.*

Wed, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

In honor of LGBTQ Pride Month, learn about the life and career of the first openly gay man to be elected to public office.

Raising Resilience | Helping Kids Manage Big Emotions - Presented by Embrace Behavior Change (EBC)

Wed, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Centerville Branch

Gain a greater understanding of the challenges facing your child and practical steps you can take to ensure your child's needs are met.

Early Learning | Starry Skies Storytime

Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Blast off to space with Ms. Becca on this galactic storytime to learn all about the skies above us! Featuring fun songs, books about space, and astronomical activities that are sure to be out of this world.

Health & Wellness | Practicing Chen Style Tai Chi

Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us at the Lilburn Branch with an introduction to Tai Chi and how you can learn the movements of the Five Elements form!

Learning Labs | Intro to Tinkercad

Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Learning Lab

Learn how to design 3D models with Tinkercad! This intuitive modeling program is easy to use and perfect for anyone just starting their journey with 3D printing.

This event is full

Book Club | The Murder With Friends Chapter!

Wed, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about the novel "A Blizzard Of Polar Bears" by Alice Henderson.

Gaming | Game Night for English Learners

Wed, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Come play word games with fellow English-Learners to practice your English skills!

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Adventure

Thu, Jul 18, All day

Virtual

Jobs & Careers | Mobile Career Lab

Thu, Jul 18, 9:00am - 2:00pm

Grayson Branch

Seeking Employment? Get help from the Mobile Career Lab.

Summer Reading | Splash Pad Storytime! - @Lilburn City Park; 76 Main Street, Lilburn 30047

Thu, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Get outdoors for some stories, songs & fun!

Thu, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Library storytimes promote early literacy skills that help children become ready to read. Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games and sing songs!

Early Literacy | Preschool Storytime: Travel Adventure

Thu, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Thu, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Thu, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Thu, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Thu, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Summer Reading | Amazing Race Family Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Thu, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Book Club | Cozy Mystery Book Club

Thu, Jul 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us on the third Thursday of every month to discuss a preselected Cozy Mystery book. This month's book is "Everyone in my family has killed someone'' by Benjamin Stevenson.

Explore the Library | Homeschool Hangout - Library Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us and take part in a Library Scavenger Hunt.

STEM - Engineering | DIY Constellation Viewer

Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

An easy fun diy engineering project that can bring the night sky home with you. Using readily accessible office/school/home materials, participants can recreate one (or a few!) constellations.

Family | Family Traditions: Adventure Mapping

Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for an adventure in navigating a map! Have fun learning to read and create maps.

STEM - Science | Create Your Own Constellations

Thu, Jul 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Grayson Branch

Learn about the different star constellations, how to identify them along with the mythology behind them, and then create your own constellation craft to take home!

Summer Reading | Camp Half-Blood - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Thu, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Where ancient myths come to life!

STEM-Science | Ice Cream Time

Thu, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us to explore the science behind how ice cream is made and make some of our own!

Gaming | Raising Resilience - Dragons, Treasures, and Goblins Oh My!

Thu, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch

Have you ever wanted to slay a dragon? Join us for a short D&D campaign featuring dragons, goblins, and treasure, welcome to all skill levels. Registration required.

STEM - Technology | VR Crash Course

Thu, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Always wanted to learn how to use VR headsets but never had the opportunity? Join us for an in-depth class on VR functionality.

Community | Dungeons and Dragons and Donuts

Thu, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dacula Branch

Come to this program to meet like-minded teens and solve problems in a short-form campaign.

STEM - Engineering | Ahoy! It's Pirate Day!

Thu, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Ahoy! It's Pirate Day! Join us for a pirate themed adventure while learning about buoyant force, sound vibration, cartography and physics.

STEM - Technology | STEM-tastic - Robotics and Coding

Thu, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Thu, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for some robotics fun with the Dash coding robot

Gaming | Magic: The Gathering

Thu, Jul 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Come together with your Mountain Park community as we take a dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering!

Culinary Arts | Taiwan Adventure: Strawberry Boba Tea

Thu, Jul 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Jul 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Learn all about this popular drink which originated in Taiwan, and make your own! While supplies last.

STEM - Math | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns

Thu, Jul 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us to practice English conversation on a variety of topics each week; learn new phrases, and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Hobbies | RV Ready

Thu, Jul 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Have you ever wanted to see the wonders of this country without the stress? Maybe you are considering buying a camper or RV. If so, this program is for you. Join us as we learn everything you'll need to start a new adventure.

Thu, Jul 18, 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!

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Jul 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Registration opens Thursday, July 11 2024 at 6:00pm

Author Talk | McCracken Poston Jr. - True Crime

Thu, Jul 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dacula Branch

Attorney and author McCracken Posten, Jr. will discuss his true crime story of "Zenith Man."

Book Talk | Where Do I Start? - Deadpool & Wolverine

Fri, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

With the upcoming release of Marvel's "Deadpool and Wolverine", there's no better time to learn about these maverick mutants! Plus, it's Wolverine's 50th anniversary!

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Summer Reading | Amazing Race Family Scavenger Hunt

Fri, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch

STEM - Science | Build a Lunar Lander

Fri, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Build and test a lunar lander while learning about the space race and resilience.

Early Learning | Fine Motor Skills Friday

Fri, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for fun activities that will help your child build their fine and gross motor skills. Stay for a little while or stay the entire hour!

Family | Family Game Day

Fri, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learning Labs | 48-Hour Film Fest

Fri, Jul 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

48 hours to write, shoot, edit, and upload a film! Come to the Duluth library between 6 and 7pm on Friday, July 19th to register yourself or your team to take part in the library's first 48-Hour Film Fest. The theme, act, or situation that must be included in the film will be announced at 7pm when the clock begins. Participants only need to be at the library for registration and theme announcement. Films must be uploaded by 7pm on Sunday the 21st to be accepted. Read the rules below!

Family | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join the fun with the whole family as we read stories and sing songs! For children of all ages with a caregiver.

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Jul 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Family | Family Storytime

Sat, Jul 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Learning Labs | Sound Lab - Beat Making

Sat, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Learning Lab Makerspace #1

Audio production for beginners: Workstations, MIDI keyboards and Virtual Instruments. An entry level course on beat production and digital audio workstations.

This event is full

Writing | Writers Workshop

Sat, Jul 20, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn more about the craft and business of writing with the Atlanta Writers Club.

Kindergarten Readiness | Letter Camp

Sat, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula Branch each month to explore letters and their sounds. We will read books, sing songs, play games, use sensory exploration, and art to help us learn the letters.

STEM - Engineering | Family STEM Saturday - Marshmallow Catapults

Sat, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Avast Ye, Catapulting Marshmallow Mayhem Ahead! Join us for a pirate themed adventure while learning about potential and kinetic energy.

Summer Reading | Family Olympics

Sat, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us at Five Forks for Family Olympics, an event packed with fun challenges and laughter for the whole family! Compete in brain teasers, creative activities, and celebrate with awards!

Explore the Library | Sensory Scavenger Hunt

Sat, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch

Explore the Snellville Library and find five items in the branch that spark your five senses!

Early Learning | Sensory Storytime

Sun, Jul 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Community | Improv Series - Improv for Expression, Channeling Emotions, & Fun!

Sun, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.

Sun, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Make new friends while exploring Improv as a means of expression, creativity and fun!

STEM - Science | Science Library: Extreme Science - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Mon, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Canceled

Mon, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Language Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers

Mon, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Mon, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A virtual meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

Early Learning | Kindergarten Camp

Mon, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Starting Kindergarten is a big step! Join us for a variety of activities to get your little one ready to start school! Intended for children starting Kindergarten in Fall 2024.

Summer Reading | Summer Resilience Olympics

Mon, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

Mon, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Try out your athletic skills at our mock Olympic games! We'll have games such as obstacle courses and hula hoop challenges that strengthen teamwork and friendly competitive spirits! Wear something you can get wet!

Mon, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Mon, Jul 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville 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).

Summer Reading | Family Adventure Day

Mon, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.

Mon, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join the Dacula Staff and Be Active Gwinnett for a family adventure of games and fun!

Writing | Start your Story - Make Your Own Book!!

Mon, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Whether it's a full novel, poetry, or even a picture book you're never too young to become an author! Come learn about authors who were not even 18 when their first book was written and published and start by making your own book!

Mon, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.

STEM | Lego Junior Builders

Mon, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Mon, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us monthly for a fun, creative and challenging Lego build. Children, ages 6-11, can engage their problem-solving and STEM abilities to make amazing projects.

Mon, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learning Labs | Library Quest!

Mon, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our reading buddies.

Mon, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn a new homemade RPG system designed to be beginner friendly!

Registration opens Monday, July 8 2024 at 9:00am

Literacy | From Sweet to Spicy - Fall in Love with Travel Romance

Mon, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Get whisked away on a romantic adventure as we explore how travel-themed romance novels build positive mental health, and learn how the library can take us away on fantastic and romantic adventures through its wide selection of romance novels.

Book Club | Hamilton Mill Book Club

Mon, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Norcross Branch

Registration is now closed

Mon, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a lively discussion every month about a book chosen by group members. The book for this month is Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman.

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Adventure

Tue, Jul 23, All day

Virtual

Tue, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time: Musical Adventure

Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

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

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Summer Reading | Summer Resilience Olympics

Tue, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

Tue, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Tue, Jul 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation with themes each week on a variety of topics!

This event is full

STEM - Science | Kids Crafts - Slime

Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Create your own slime to bring home and learn a little about the chemistry that makes slime.

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Tue, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Summer Reading | Camp Half-Blood & Beyond! - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Tue, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual

Share your love of the Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan Presents books with other fans!

Early Learning | Bilingual Storytime

Tue, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Arts | Emoji Painting

Tue, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Love to use emojis to express your feelings? Enjoy painting? Join us and paint your favorite emoji. Registration is required.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

STEM - Technology | VR Oculus Adventure - Trip to the Moon and Back

Tue, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Tue, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

VR Oculus program that uses headsets to take a trip to the moon. The VR Game is called Spacewalk.

Literacy | Summer Reading Quest - A Zelda Adventure

Tue, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a three day Zelda themed summer adventure!

Gaming | Dungeons and Dragons

Tue, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Tue, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us to play a session of Dungeons & Dragons! Beginners welcome!

Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - Berry Pudding

Tue, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

A cooking program for children and their accompanying adults. We are trying a campfire-friendly recipe for our Adventure Begins at the Library theme for summer!

Registration opens Tuesday, July 9 2024 at 11:00am

Arts | Art Club- Creative Partners - Create Your Own Adventure

Tue, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn elements of acrylic painting on canvas, and use your imagination to incorporate real props and toys to create an adventure scene!

Health & Wellness | Self-Care Tuesdays: Pet Rocks

Tue, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Get ready for school by creating your own pet rock - great for calmness and relaxation - while discovering ways to organize your school life to lessen stress.

Book Club | "Babysitter's Club" Book Club

Tue, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Tue, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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" and an activity.

Language Learning | Conversations in Spanish

Tue, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Language Learning | Basic English For Spanish Speakers

Tue, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn and practice your English in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker. - ¡Acompañanos para aprender y practicar inglés en un ambiente informal!

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing - Prusa 3D Printers

Tue, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

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

Learning Labs | A Robotics Adventure - Robotics Camp

Tue, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Suwanee Branch

This event is full

Langauge Learning | Basic English for Spanish Speakers

Tue, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice your English in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker. - ¡Acompañanos para aprender y practicar inglés en un ambiente informal!

Writing | Local Author Day 2024 - Accepting Book Submissions

Wed, Jul 24, All day

Virtual

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

Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

Summer Reading | Adventure Awaits! - Summer Storytime at Duluth

Wed, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Wed, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Culinary Arts | Pancakes Done Three Way

Wed, Jul 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

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

Wed, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch

Kids will use their measuring and mixing skills to make pancakes. They can also mix in fun components like blueberries and chocolate chips. For ages 6 and up.

This event is full

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten Here We Come

Wed, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Language Learning | Juegos en el Tarde! - Games in the Afternoon!

Wed, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Literacy | Summer Reading Quest - A Zelda Adventure

Wed, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a three day Zelda themed summer adventure!

Language Learning | Let's Learn: Inglés con Familia!

Wed, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

STEM - Science | Jump to Jupiter!

Wed, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Wed, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

Launch into this interactive, astronomical adventure where we will step and jump through a course from the grapefruit-sized "Sun," past poppy-seed-sized "Earth," and on to marble-sized "Jupiter" - and beyond! By counting the jumps needed to reach each object, children experience first-hand the vast scale of our solar system.

Family | Library Olympics 2024

Wed, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Welcoming all families to compete in our Library Olympic Games!

Early Learning | Un Poquito de Español - Adventure through Imagination

Wed, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn a little bit of Spanish with a fun storytime and games! This month our story will take us on an adventure through imagination!

Wed, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! Reserve your weekly slot for the 2024 Session 2. *Registration required.*

Learning Labs | Intro to Python for Teens and Adults

Wed, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies.

Wed, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Registration opens Wednesday, July 10 2024 at 9:00am

Book Club | Themed Book Club for Adults

Wed, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Offsite

Join us at TradeWind Coffee Co. for a friendly discussion about books that fit this month's theme: "Ancestry" - any book set in a country, continent, or location your ancestors are from

Learning Labs | Machine Embroidery Basics

Wed, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn how to start making your own embroidered creations.

Registration opens Monday, July 15 2024 at 9:00am

Learning Labs | Intro to Python for Kids

Wed, Jul 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Come learn the basics of the Python coding language! Registration required.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 10 2024 at 9:00am

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Adventure

Thu, Jul 25, All day

Virtual

Summer Reading | Splash Pad Storytime! - @Lilburn City Park; 76 Main Street, Lilburn 30047

Thu, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Get outdoors for some stories, songs & fun!

Thu, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Library storytimes promote early literacy skills that help children become ready to read. Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games and sing songs!

Early Literacy | Preschool Storytime: Musical Adventure

Thu, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Thu, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us this summer for preschool storytime adventures. Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Storytime will be followed by a hands-on activity. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Thu, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

Thu, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Thu, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Thu, Jul 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Health & Wellness | Being a More Positive You

Thu, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

You will learn some positive techniques and hobbies that will help you build yourself up and take on a more positive attitude in life.

Explore the Library | Growing Your Business

Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Do you want to get your business to the next level? Come and learn how to use the ultimate business research resource, Reference Solutions and others to help you achieve your goals.

Environment | Native Exploration with a Park Ranger - Cherokee, Creeks, & Fossils

Thu, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Native Exploration with Park Ranger, Naturalist, and Environmental Educator Jerry Hightower.

Family | Pirate Flag Banner

Thu, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Caretakers and students! Come as a team to learn how to make a pirate flag banner with our sewing machines!

Registration opens Thursday, July 11 2024 at 11:00am

Hobbies | Finger Weaving

Thu, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn the history of resilient communities that have practiced (or are still practicing) weaving. Make your own small creation using finger weaving to take home.

Education | IDD: Your Best Life Skills Class

Thu, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

STEM - Science | STEAM Squad: Color Chemistry

Thu, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn about the chemistry of color, pigments, and ink. Apply what you've learned to create a tie-dye style piece of art.

Explore the Library | Summer Films - Ainbo: Spirit of the Amazon

Thu, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join in on the adventure as the library presents Ainbo: Spirit of the Amazon.

Literacy | Summer Reading Quest - A Zelda Adventure

Thu, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a three day Zelda themed summer adventure!

Lanugage Learning | Movies in English

Thu, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Thu, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

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

Raising Resilience | Discover Your Affirmation

Thu, Jul 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Are you brave? Are you strong? Are you kind? Join us at the Suwanee branch for a storytime and craft activity for kids and their accompanying adults to build confidence, inspire positive thinking, and promote self love.

Learning Labs | Writing Workshop - Exercises and Techniques to Make Your Story Better

Thu, Jul 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Jul 25, 5:30pm - 7:45pm

Centerville Branch - Centerville Learning Lab

Join the Learning Labs as we walk you through writing exercises and techniques that will make your story even better! Bring your own work and write!

Registration opens Thursday, July 18 2024 at 9:00am

Canceled

Finance & Budget | Financial Literacy 101

Thu, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Achieving financial stability can feel overwhelming at the best of times. Learn about the basics of setting goals and start building the confidence needed to make positive financial choices.