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Portrait of Bass Reeves

Education | Historical Heroes - Bass Reeves
2024-07-28 13:00:00 2024-07-28 13:15:00 America/New_York Education | Historical Heroes - Bass Reeves Bass Reeves escaped slavery and became a lawman with a strong commitment to capturing the most dangerous criminals. Virtual -

Sunday, July 28
1:00pm - 1:15pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-28 13:00:00 2024-07-28 13:15:00 America/New_York Education | Historical Heroes - Bass Reeves Bass Reeves escaped slavery and became a lawman with a strong commitment to capturing the most dangerous criminals. Virtual -

Bass Reeves escaped slavery and became a lawman with a strong commitment to capturing the most dangerous criminals.

By entering dangerous territory, Bass Reeves escaped slavery and as a means of survival, camaraderie, and resilience he learned the languages of the local populations. Learn about the skills he acquired and the challenges he faced that allowed him to be one of the first black U.S. Deputy Marshals west of the Mississippi River. Visit the GCPL YouTube Channel to view this video.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Education |

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Kindergarten Readiness | ABC 123 - Kindergarten, Here we Come!
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join us to celebrate learning our alphabet with stories and early literacy activities!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 26, 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.
Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Join us to practice English in a welcoming environment. The facilitator is bilingual in Korean and English.
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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 26, 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.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
Practice English conversations on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come join us for stories, songs and active play! Different stories and songs to get your little ones to energize and play!
Health & Wellness | Stretch It Out! - Chair Yoga
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Socialize with your community while learning a new skill. Come learn about gentle yoga poses that can be done at home in a chair.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!
Community | Women's History Month - Forging the Future: Women Designing for Sustainability
Thu, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Celebrate Women's History Month with us in honor of the 2026 theme, Forging the Future: Women Designing for Sustainability. We are thrilled to host an inspiring talk from Sagdrina Brown, Jalal 2025 recipient of the Unsung Hero Award by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter
Computer Literacy | Ride the Wave - Common Sense Media
Thu, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us to explore the line between belonging and peer pressure in the digital world through a bingo game and reflective discussions, learning strategies to support each other and build stronger connections online and offline.
STEM - Technology | Code Club
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Practice coding skills in a social setting with self-guided courses from Fiero Code. Recommended for children ages 8-12.
Registration is now closed
STEM - Science | Ocean Layers
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Come and learn all about the different layers of the ocean, and make a fun craft to remember them!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a volunteer. Reading Buddies is for students ages 6-11.
Language Learning | Movies In English
Thu, Mar 26, 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 conversational and listening skills!
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Language Learning | Conversation in Korean
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Learn and practice Korean in the heart of the K culture community.
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Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies volunteers and staff! Come back every week to work towards the goal of reading 10 books to get a mystery prize from our Reading Buddies Treasure Box!
Hobbies | Exploring the Loom
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Create a unique coaster by weaving yarn on a simple cardboard loom - an easy and fun DIY project that combines creativity with upcycled materials. Perfect for beginners and a great way to learn basic weaving techniques!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students. This is first-come, first-served. Students must bring a homework assignment.
Learning Labs | Godot Basics Workshop - Make a Clicker Game
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centerville Branch
In this two-week workshop, you'll get an overview of Godot and how it functions, as well as a few of the more common nodes. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Need help with homework? Stop by and receive homework help for grades K-5 from qualified volunteers.
Language Learning | Basic English in Your Language
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn and practice English in your language (Spanish) in a welcoming environment. Aprende y practica el Inglés en su idioma (Español) en un ambiente amistoso.
Computer Literacy | Como Manejar una Computadora
Thu, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
¿Quiere aprender habilidades básicas de computadora? Venga y aprenda cómo manejar una computadora. [Want to learn basic computer skills? Come and learn how to work a computer.]
Book Club | "I Survived" Book Club
Thu, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
A book club for kids designed to help them get reading by having a fun meeting once per month where we discuss a book from the popular series "I Survived".
Arts | Comics Club - Creating Characters
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Learn how to create your own characters and draw them consistently!
Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lilburn 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!
Language Learning | Basic Spanish for English Speakers
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Learn and practice basic Spanish in a friendly environment!
Rescheduled
STEM - Engineering | Rome: Engineering
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Wednesday, March 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Learn how the Romans built bridges and aqueducts across great distances.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us to practice your English conversational skills in a fun and welcoming environment! Course content will include a mixture of practicing conversations, exploring American culture, expanding vocabulary, and playing games.
Gaming | Chess Club
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Learn the basics and play chess in a friendly environment.
Language Learning | Inglés Básico para Hispanohablantes
Thu, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Aprende inglés en un ambiente acogedor con un hablante fluido.
Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Mar 27, 9:00am - 9:25am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime geared for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!
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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 2-5!
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Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Fri, Mar 27, 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.
Learning Labs | Photo Retouching & Restoration
Fri, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio
Learn how to digitize, restore and preserve old photos.
Culture | Among the Stars - Celebrating Women in Space
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lilburn Branch
Join us for an out-of-this-world story time and craft featuring amazing women who have traveled to space.
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
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Health & Wellness | Chair Yoga
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Come bend, stretch, and use breathing techniques in an accessible and gentle yoga class--all without leaving your chair!
Gaming | Fortnite Tournament
Sat, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Compete in a Fortnite 1v1 Box Fight Tournament! (Xbox) Players face off in bracket-style competition until one champion remains.
Education | One in Math
Sat, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Norcross Branch
A weekly program designed to help young children (K - 3rd grade) master math skills and build strong foundations in basic arithmetic.
STEM - Science | Space Storytime with John Brackett - NASA Solar System Ambassador & Author!
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grayson Branch
Blast off to space with Ms. Becca and NASA Solar System Ambassador John Brackett on this galactic storytime to learn the science of the skies! Featuring fun songs, books about space, and astronomical activities that are sure to be out of this world.
Community | Are You a Librarian? - Film Screening & Talkback
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Enjoy a film screening of "Are You a Librarian?: The Untold Story of Black Librarians" and join in a talkback session with the documentarian.
Learning Labs | Student Film Festival
Sat, Mar 28, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Snellville Branch
Enjoy a night out with the best local student films!
Literacy | Read to Mr. BunBun
Sun, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Hop on over and share a tale with Mr. Bunbun, the Havana rabbit, who is an excellent listener.
Gaming | Chess & Go
Sun, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Play the strategy games Go and Chess in a friendly environment.
STEM - Science | Science Library: Myocology - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+
Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 10:15am
Virtual
Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!
Early Learning | Preschool Springtime Festival! - @Alexander Park (off Scenic HWY)
Mon, Mar 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Offsite
Join us for a free OUTDOOR Spring Storytime Fest with books, games and activities!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Mon, Mar 30, 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.
Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime
Mon, Mar 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Mon, Mar 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a special monthly program designed just for infants!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, Mar 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Preschool Storytime! Exploring early literacy in a fun group setting for children ages 3 through 5.
Finance & Budget | Smart Money for Parents
Mon, Mar 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Learn how to budget, save, and plan for you and your children.
Registration is now closed
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, Mar 30, 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).
Early Learning | Baby and Me
Mon, Mar 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Five Forks 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!
STEM - Engineering | Moonbase Challenge!
Mon, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room
"Lunar Living Starts Here." Come design a moon base with us!
Education | Homework Help
Mon, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Children will receive one-on-one assistance with their school homework by volunteers. Walk in sessions are on a first come basis.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Mar 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.
Arts | Artist Spotlight - Salvador Dali
Mon, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Learn about a different artist each month and create your own work in their style!
Learning Labs | Arduino Basics Demonstration
Mon, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio
Learn the basics of Arduino programming in C, creating circuits with breadboards, and program some simple sketches.
Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics
Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine! Registration required, ages 13+.
This event is full
Community | Knitted Together - A Knitting & Crocheting Meet-Up
Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join us in knitting and crocheting while connecting with other community members! All skill levels are welcome.
Education | Homework Help
Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
To provide homework help to kids in grades K-8.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English by practicing their English Fluency through Daily life conversation
Community | Tummy Time
Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join us for our weekly Tummy Time! This is an opportunity for playtime for pre-walking babies and their parents/caregivers to connect while meeting other families in the community. This program is designed for babies under one year and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime
Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Come join us for a fun baby-and-parent storytime with stories and songs!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Mar 31, 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.
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
This storytime uses simple books, songs, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Toddlers Storytime! Exploring early literacy in a fun group setting with our youngest listeners ages 2 and under.
Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club
Tue, Mar 31, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories. In March, we will begin reading "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott.
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Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students, in grades 1-5, who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students. This is first-come, first-served. Students must bring a homework assignment.
Cancelled
STEM - Technology | Animating in Blender - Learning How to Animate Character Rigs
Tue, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us in "Animating in Blender", where you'll learn the basics of character rigs, including how to pose them, create facial expressions, lip sync, and animate body movements.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Education | Reading Buddies
Tue, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Reading Buddies- where your child can practice and become an active reader!
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Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Mar 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dacula Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies Member.
Gaming | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns
Tue, Mar 31, 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!
Consumer Education | DIY Fix-a-Leak
Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Learn to save water and money at this hands-on workshop.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join us for homework help to kids in grades K-8.
Learning Labs | Game Makers Group
Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
This is a weekly discussion group where we will cover a wide array of game-making topics and provide optional challenges and projects for aspiring game creators.
Writing | Budding Authors- Teen Writing Club - Comedy
Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join us to discuss your creative writing ideas and connect with like-minded people who share your passion for writing. This month, we'll be exploring comedy of all kinds!
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