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Language Learning | Conversations in English

2024-07-16 10:00:00 2024-07-16 11:00:00 America/New_York Language Learning | Conversations in English Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! Hamilton Mill Branch -

Tuesday, July 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-07-16 10:00:00 2024-07-16 11:00:00 America/New_York Language Learning | Conversations in English Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! Hamilton Mill Branch -

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

Every Tuesday, join us to practice English conversation on various topics with a fluent English speaker.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Language Learning |

Hamilton Mill Branch


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Mon, Jun 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

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Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Join Ms. Nikki for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under, this storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.

Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie for Toddler Time! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers ages 0-2 and their caregivers.

Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mountain Park Branch
Designed for babies and toddlers, this storytime uses simple books, music, and movement to introduce our youngest listeners to storytime. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your toddler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs! For children ages 0-2, and their caregivers.

Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snellville Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 2-5).

Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Join us as we explore the library's genealogy resources for African American family research.

Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.

Wed, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Mountain Park Branch
Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills which help children (ages 3-5) become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games and/or participates in developmentally appropriate activities, and sings songs!

Wed, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch
Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills which help children become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Kathy as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Wed, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick 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.

Wed, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Kids can create their own dinosaur stories while learning about the different parts of speech!

Wed, Jun 10, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Calling Homeschool Families! Please join us for a Homeschool Hangout!

Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Learn about paleontology and unearth a dinosaur!

Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Five Forks Branch
If you're interested in learning how to sew, this program is for you! Learn how to thread a sewing machine, select proper stitch settings, and practice sewing a seam. Space is limited, registration is required. Ages 13+.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio
Attend this program to learn how to use the Learning Labs to create unique business cards with our machinery! Program is demonstration only.

Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grayson Branch
Every family has stories waiting to be discovered! This beginner-friendly genealogy program introduces practical research strategies and the trusted library resources to help you find, organize, and preserve your unique family history.

Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
In this hands-on, all-ages program, explore how ancient Egyptians used symbols and sounds to communicate. Participants will learn how hieroglyphs work, write their own names in ancient Egyptian style, and try decoding real inscriptions together, no prior knowledge needed.

Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Is it possible to stack ping pong balls? Join us to figure out this exciting engineering challenge!

Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Community and Conversations. We provide a safe space to share thoughts and experiences involving the care of your loved ones with Alzheimer's.

Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Join us in learning about dinosaur fossils and making a dino-themed trinket bowl!
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Tempt your taste buds this summer with tasty treats. Learn how to make traditional Mexican snacks from our staff.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.

Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Learn how scientists discovered dinosaurs. Dig up your own mini dinosaur in a STEM related activity. Seating will be limited on a first come basis.

Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca to prepare for the big step of starting elementary school! Rising kindergarteners will practice classroom skills, build their confidence through social interaction, and enjoy school-themed stories and songs!

Wed, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Budding artist? Join us! Create art with a variety of materials and methods. (Please dress to be messy!)

Wed, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Calling all children in grades 1-5! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! Sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.
Register

Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dacula Branch
Come play literacy games and enjoy an interactive experience to build and improve reading comprehension, phonics skills, phonemic awareness and reading foundation.

Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. Sessions last 30 minutes and are first come first serve.

Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Centerville Branch
Let's put AI to the test and see what side it'll take in our debates over current or past events!

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join us for a prehistoric excavation adventure! Young explorers will chip away at dinosaur eggs to reveal hidden hatchlings - just like a real fossil dig.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
This Cosmania session focuses on how to 3D print on fabric to enhance your cosplays.

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio
Practice your sewing skills by making a colorful garland perfect for summer.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room
Interested in learning a new language? Join us to learn Korean in a fun and welcoming setting with a bilingual instructor.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.

Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Authors Mayra Cuevas and Marie Marquardt discuss their new book "How to Fake a Southern Gentleman" taking place in Atlanta and featuring sparkling wit, strong female friendship, and slow-burn romance.

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
For kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.

Thu, Jun 11, 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 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie for Preschool Storytime! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. This program is intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Bring your little paleontologists out and join us for preschool storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
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!

Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come join us for a Summer Storytime at Norcross! Let's read some fun family stories with fun songs for movement and engagement!

Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us for a friendly discussion of 'James' by Percival Everett.

Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!

Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Come learn about dinosaurs and share your knowledge with each other! We've got dinosaurs up for adoption and we can't wait to hear about your new forever friend!

Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Dinosaurs have left eggs all over the library! Join us for a fun scavenger hunt to find all the eggs and make words from the phonics inside them.

Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Let's learn about recycling and create a dinosaur using recycled materials!

Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Dreaming of travel without breaking the bank? Join us for an informative and practical session on how to explore on a budget.

Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Suwanee Branch
Join us as we discuss Jonathan Kellerman's "The Ghost Orchid".

Thu, Jun 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, English conversation, and listening skills!
Register

Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join us to uncover the evolutionary links between ancient dinosaurs and modern birds! Explore fossil evidence and join our prehistoric scavenger hunt.

Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Join us to learn all about fossils and where they come from, and make your own fossils to take home!

Thu, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Looking for a fun way to learn & practice STEM skills? Join us for Magic: The Gathering, the world's most popular trading card game! Open to beginners and veterans alike. Rated ages 13+.

Thu, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Looking for a space dedicated towards the craft of writing? Come join our Writers Club! Each session will include quiet time to sit and write as well as open discussions and workshopping our pieces together. This month's writing theme: Cyberpunk!

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Bring your favorite stuffed animal (or dinosaur friend) and join Ms. Sarah for an evening storytime in your pajamas.

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Attend this weekly program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged.

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn about American Sign Language through stories and songs with a dinosaur twist!

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Love to play chess? Join us for an hour of gameplay. All levels are welcome. Registration is required.
This event is full

Fri, Jun 12, 9:00am - 9:20am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!
Register

Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 3-5!
Register

Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us for a session of Purposeful Play! Discover the many benefits of play such as critical thinking skills, creativity and emotional growth while learning techniques on how to engage in play with your little one!

Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Discover how our water is the same water from millions of years ago...

Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.

Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Children and families are invited to celebrate Flag Day, to learn about the history and symbolism of flags in this hands-on program.

Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio
Learn the basics of 3D Printing.

Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.

Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch
Bring your favorite stuffed animal with you to the library for a fun storytime, then tuck your friend in for a sleepover at the library. Come back the next day to see what your friend got up to overnight in a digital photo album.

Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Centerville Branch
Need a project to practice your sewing skills? Join us and sew your own coffee table coasters!
This event is full

Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Unearth the mysteries of the library in Jurassic Dark, an immersive dinosaur-themed escape room! Teams must collaborate and use library resources to solve prehistoric puzzles before time runs out. It's a race against extinction that builds teamwork, research skills, and ancient knowledge.
Register

Rescheduled
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Sunday, June 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snellville Branch
This Cosmania session focuses on how to dye different types of fabric for cosplay. Participants will learn about the different types of fabric dyes and the best techniques to use for their cosplay projects.

Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio
This Cosmania session focuses on learning how to style wigs for cosplay. Participants will learn the tools and techniques required to replicate fantastical hairstyles, as well as how to care for and transport their styled wigs.

Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
You are cordially invited to a prehistoric tea party! Dress for tea and bring a dinosaur or stuffed animal as your plus one. Join us for a reading of Molly Idle's Tea Rex as we sip our tea or juice and learn dinosaur tea time etiquette.
This event is full

Sun, Jun 14, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons with a campaign run by experienced dungeon masters.

Sun, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
This Cosmania session focuses on how to dye different types of fabric for cosplay. Participants will learn about the different types of fabric dyes and the best techniques to use for their cosplay projects.

Sun, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Snellville Branch
Learn to improve your figure drawing by learning gesture drawing exercises. Artists of all skill levels are welcome!

Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join Ms. Mirka for a special tummy time to help your little one build confidence in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills! Perfect for pre-walkers, ages 1 and under.

Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under with a caregiver.

Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us in discussing this month's selection, "Old Bones" by Preston & Child.

Mon, Jun 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs! For children, ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult(s).

Mon, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Centerville Branch
Are you interested in Genealogy, but don't know where to start? Come to our genealogy program and learn how to use the free Ancestry.com tool available at the library.

Mon, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Join us for an interactive program designed to teach how paleontologists use Greek/Latin root words, physical characteristics, and size to name dinosaurs.

Mon, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snellville Branch
Practice conversational English with non-native speakers. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words. Learn about your local library and the free digital resources.

Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Let's get ready for the upcoming school year! Come join us for an extra boost before school, practice our ABCs & Numbers, as well as work on our fine motor skills in a fun and educational way!
This event is full

Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join us for an immersive session where you'll learn the basics of Haitian Creole (Kreyòl Ayisyen) directly from a native speaker. Whether you want to connect with your roots or learn something new, come discover the rhythm of the Haitian language and the library resources to help you keep the conversation going.

Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Parents and children at the camp will become nutrition label detectives while learning how to prevent foodborne illnesses caused by harmful germs.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room
Looking to learn English as a native Korean speaker? Join us on Mondays at 4:00 p.m. at the Norcross Library to learn English in a fun and welcoming setting with a bilingual instructor.

Mon, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!

Mon, Jun 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lilburn Branch
A lava lamp is a simple science experiment that demonstrates density and chemical reactions using common household materials.

Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Come together with your Duluth community as we dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering! Open to beginners and experienced players alike.

Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.
Register

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Learn the basics of 3D Printing!

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us for an evening storytime and stegosaurus craft activity with your stuffed animal, then tuck them in at the Library! Pick them up the following day and view the overnight adventures with a digital photo album.

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room
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 computers, the internet, and email basics.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Non-native English speakers who want to strengthen their conversational skills, build fluency, and increase confidence in using English through interactive discussions, engaging activities, and practical assignments.