Community | Crafting Workshop - Gwinnett County Public Library

Wed, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us at Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones!

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie at the Dacula Branch for Toddler Time! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers ages 1-2 and their caregivers.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime

Wed, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

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

Wed, Nov 13, 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!

Arts | Norcross Connect - Guided Fall Birch Tree Painting

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a morning of stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5).

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Socialize with members of your community while learning a new skill. Participants will learn about popular GA fall trees and create a guided birch tree painting.

Writing | Writing Your Memoirs

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn how your experiences and life lessons can entertain and inspire others in this 3-part writing workshop.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills. Designed for children ages 3-5.

Senior Living | Free Stuff at Your LIbrary! - A Lunch and Learn Workshop

Wed, Nov 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Nov 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Bring your own lunch and join other seniors as we learn about all the free stuff at the library. We encourage you to bring your phone, tablet, and/or laptop--as well as your lunch. Connect and learn at the library!

Early Learning | Music & Movement

Wed, Nov 13, 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.

Community | Homeschool Hangout

Wed, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Learning Labs | Intro to Cricut

Wed, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn to use a Cricut smart cutting machine.

Registration is now closed

Finance & Budget | Debit vs. Credit: How Credit Works

Wed, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us to learn about the fundamental differences between using a debit vs. credit card. We will also look at the basic aspects of how credit works and how it can affect you.

Health & Wellness | Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group - Community and Conversations

Wed, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Once a week series on learning English basics. This program is meant to be a supplement to their English learning. Join us to practice English ABC's, 123's, different themed words, and writing English.

Culinary Arts | Making Quick Comfort Foods - Grilled Cheese and Tomato Basil Soup

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us for a delicious culinary experience with our library's mobile kitchen program, where we'll teach you how to prepare a quick, comforting classic: tomato basil soup paired perfectly with a grilled cheese sandwich.

Registration is now closed

Community | Native American Pottery

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come learn about the importance of pottery in Native American culture and create your own small coiled pot!

Cancelled

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Cancelled

Hobbies | Awesome Art - Van Gogh's Sunflowers

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one assistance with their homework and assignments.

Wed, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Budding artist? Join us! Come learn about different materials and methods of art and create your own masterpiece! (Please dress to be messy!)

Wed, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! Registration Required.

Wed, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors. For grades K-8. Students will be assisted on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Want to practice your reading skills with a friendly face? Join us for one on one practice with a buddy. This program takes place in the meeting room at the same time as Homework Help.

Wed, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

STEM - Engineering | Lego Club

Wed, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Wed, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Are you looking for a fun challenge? Construct various shapes and designs utilizing Lego pieces and compete with others. Challenge yourself this month to build a lego spaceship!

Community | Family Game Night - La Loteria

Wed, Nov 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by playing La Loteria. Join us in playing Spanish Bingo, have fun and at the same time learn some new Spanish words

Cancelled

Learning Labs | Animation with Flipaclip

Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us for Conversations in English!

Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Learning Lab Makerspace #127

Flipaclip is the easiest way to learn animation using a tablet or mobile device. Join us to learn about this free app that?s perfect for creating fun and simple animations in the blink of an eye!

Registration is now closed

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us to practice English speaking skills with a variety of topics each week in a relaxed environment.

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

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

Thu, Nov 14, 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, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us for preschool storytime at the Five Forks branch. Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten! Ages 3-5.

Entrepreneurship | Elevate Your Small Business w/ Automation - Small Biz Series

Thu, Nov 14, 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, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Boost efficiency with automation tools designed for small businesses!

Arts | Norcross Connect - Guided Fall Birch Tree Painting

Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Join us at our Norcross library for stories, songs and movement!

Rescheduled

Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Wednesday, November 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Socialize with members of your community while learning a new skill. Participants will learn about popular GA fall trees and create a guided birch tree painting.

Book Club | Hybrid Book Club

Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a friendly discussion of The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Open Your World Book Club - For Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Thu, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us virtually each week as we read "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens together! Registration required.

Jobs & Career | Career Canvas - Painting Your Professional Resume

Thu, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Workshop on crafting and tailoring resumes to stand out in today's competitive job market.

Rescheduled

STEM - Technology | Coding in Scratch

Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

New date Thursday, November 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn about the Scratch programming language while creating a fun project for beginners! Intended for children 6-11 years old.

Cancelled

Language Learning | Basic Korean Language

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Duluth Branch

This will be a ten week session for people to learn and practice their basic Korean in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration Required.

STEM - Technology | Coding in Scratch

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn about the Scratch programming language while creating a fun project for beginners! Intended for children 6-11 years old.

This event is full

Community | Native American Heritage Month - Explore the Indigenous peoples of America

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us in celebration of Native American Heritage month as we learn about the history and culture of the people native to America.

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Program of whimsical whimsy to stimulate a thirst for adventure. Ages 13+

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Writing | PowerPoint Party!

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one assistance with their homework and assignments.

Thu, Nov 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Are you looking for a creative way to flex your persuasive writing skills and share your interests? Join us for this PowerPoint Party!

Raising Resilience | Through Textile Arts - Yarn Paintings

Thu, Nov 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies.

Thu, Nov 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Suwanee staff to learn about textile art, a unique art form that can sharpen fine motor skills while allowing the artist to express themselves.

This event is full

Thu, Nov 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Thu, Nov 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. First come, first served. Students must bring a homework assignment.

Thu, Nov 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee 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

Education | Mindfulness Workshop - For Kids and Parents

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

This workshop is designed for young learners aged 6-11 years old and their parents, aiming to help them discover the joy and benefits of mindfulness and meditation in a fun, engaging, and easy-to-understand manner.

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Cancelled

Early Learning | Pajama Storytime

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:55pm

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!

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Duluth Branch

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

Learning Labs | Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Nov 14, 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!

Gaming | Chess Knight

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Love to play chess? Join us for an hour of game play. All levels and ages are welcome. Registration is Required.

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Culinary Arts | Better Cooking for a Better Environment - Holiday Edition | Food Tasting

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Help your holiday season go smoothly. Learn how to properly dispose of fats, oils, and grease while sampling some holiday treats.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing - Cura & LulzBot

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Learning Lab

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

Education | Canine Conversations - Preparing to Adopt a Dog

Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Ken and Giselle Pemberton, positive reinforcement-focused trainer/instructor with the American Kennel Club, teach you a science-based approach to bringing a new canine companion into your home.

Early Learing | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Nov 15, 9:00am - 9:30am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime, just for babies and their grown-ups!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Nov 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers!

Education | History's Mysteries - For Teens & Adults

Fri, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.

Fri, Nov 15, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Explore mysteries from history!

Author Talk | Alayne Smith

Fri, Nov 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join author Alayne Smith as she discusses her newest mystery novel, "The December Postcards," set in Lawrenceville in the 1960s.

Learning Labs | Create Your Own Podcast

Fri, Nov 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio #2

Learn the basics of making a podcast!

Literacy | Reading is FUNdamental - Building Speech, Language, and Emergent Literacy Skills

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Would you like to learn how to build your child's speech, language, and emergent literacy skills while reading together? If so, this series is for you!

Early Learning | Purposeful Play

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Early Learning | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Learning Labs | Beginner Arduino Workshop

Sat, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Learning Lab Makerspace #1

Gain a foundational knowledge of programming in C for Arduino and building beginner to intermediate circuits. Register now to save your spot in this three Saturday workshop.

Registration is now closed

Learning Labs | 48-Hour Film Competition Screening

Sat, Nov 16, 1:30pm - 5:00pm

Duluth Branch

This is a screening for the films that were entered in the Fall 48-Hour Film Competition! There will also be discussion with the filmmakers, and the awards presentation!

Finance & Budget | Jelly Bean Money Camp

Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Learn the basics of budgeting with jelly beans and make your own savings box!

Kindergarten Readiness | Letter Camp

Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

It's time to learn our letters! Join us this month to focus on early literacy activities to explore the alphabet. For ages 3+

Cancelled

Health & Wellness | Build Your Own Weighted Stuffie

Sat, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Join us for a fun hour of creating your own weighted stuffed animal! We'll learn about the benefits of weighted animals/blankets while you fill and sew your new friend.

Explore the Library | Sensory Browsing Hour

Sun, Nov 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

All families, friends, and caregivers of people with special needs, no matter the age, and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience.

Raising Resilience | Interplay for Resilience

Sun, Nov 17, 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. Facilitated by Christine Gautreaux, MSW, InterPlay Certified Leader and Heather-Leigh Nies, LMSW, InterPlay Leader in Training

Gaming | Party Time! Multiplayer Game Instruction

Sun, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Cancelled

Sun, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Come learn about new multiplayer games to share with your friends and family. This month we'll be diving into "Superfight" instructions and rules with a game demonstration so you can join in the fun!

Culinary Arts | Healthy Eating - Money Saving Freezer Meals

Sun, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn to prepare and freeze healthy meals to save money and time.

Early Learning | Sensory Storytime

Sun, Nov 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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!

Cancelled

STEM - Engineering | Lego Challenge

Sun, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Join us for a hour of LEGO fun! Children can build cities, creatures, robots, and more based on the prompt of the day. Drop in and see what you can build with your family and friends.

Cancelled

Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics

Language Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers

Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

This event is full

Cancelled

Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A virtual meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

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

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

Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

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

Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

Mon, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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.

Gaming | Apprentice Planeswalker Guild - Magic: The Gathering Commander League

Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Cancelled

Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Casual Magic: The Gathering group where we learn to play the Commander format. Beginners and experts alike are welcome. Decks are provided or bring your own.

Culinary Arts | Soup-er Stock - Turn Scraps Into Soup!

Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us as we learn the basics of making a healthy and versatile vegetable stock, including an in-branch tasting!

Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club - The Night Shift by Alex Finlay

Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one assistance with their homework and assignments.

Mon, Nov 18, 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, The Night Shift by Alex Finlay!

STEM - Science | STEAM Club - Space Station

Mon, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us as we design and build our own space colony!

STEM - Engineering | Lego Junior Builders - Under the Sea!

Mon, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English by practicing their English Fluency through daily life conversation.

Mon, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Raising Resilience | Beating the Winter Blues - Tea Social

Mon, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

One-on-one learning and reading skills practice. Earn and collect playing cards each session for a chance to compete in a fun game.

Rescheduled

Mon, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

New date Monday, November 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

One of the best ways to beat the winter blues and strength resilience during this time of year is through building supportive connections. Join us as we share about the benefits of tea and community at our Tea Social.

Arts | Embroidery for Beginners - For Ages 13+

Mon, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join other beginners for an introduction to embroidery!

Learning Labs | Cosplay Crash Course

Mon, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

With multiple conventions right around the corner come learn all about cosplay and how you can get started

Learning Lab | Making Gift Tags with Glowforge

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Attend this program to learn how to use the Glowforge laser cutter to create gift tags!

Book Club | Hamilton Mill Book Club

Mon, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

The Hamilton Mill Book Club meets every fourth Monday of the month to discuss a book chosen by our group members. The month of October features The Last Night in London by Karen White. The month of November features The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel.

Mon, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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 story time to our little learners in a fun way.

Tue, Nov 19, 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.

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers!

Raising Resilience | Preschool Craft and Parent Support

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Come to this preschool parent support group to learn some strategies for raising resilient kids and share your favorite parenting tips. Also, make memories and create a beautiful, unique craft with your preschooler.

Tue, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Babies and Young Toddlers Storytime! Where we read stories and enjoy music & movement for our youngest listeners, ages two and under.

Health & Wellness | Flu & Covid Vaccine Clinic

Tue, Nov 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come get your COVID and/or Flu vaccine at the library! Free with insurance card. Limited supply of free vaccines available for children under 19 with no insurance.

Language Learning | Conversations In English

Tue, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

This event is full

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Tue, Nov 19, 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 from an experienced researcher.

Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club

Tue, Nov 19, 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 November, we will begin reading A Christmas Carol. In this classic tale, the old miser Scrooge cares nothing for family, friends, love or Christmas. All he cares about is money. Then one Christmas Eve he has an incredible experience that leaves Scrooge deeply moved and forever changed.

Rescheduled

Family | Crafting with Kids - Fabric Pumpkins

Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Wednesday, November 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Caretakers and students! Come as a team to learn how to create your very own fabric pumpkin!

Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

High School students come and tutor grade school kids on their homework or whatever is going on in school.

Community | Native American Basket Weaving

Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn the importance of basket weaving in Native American culture and connect with it by making a small basket!

Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Raising Resilience | DIY Fridge Magnets

Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one assistance with their homework and assignments.

Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us as we use air dry clay and clue to create your very own fridge magnet - WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Family | Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Tue, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Get the whole family excited about the upcoming movie, Wicked, with activities based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum!

Community | Math Club - Pokemon Card Game

Tue, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Tue, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

STEM - Science | Super-Powered Animals

Tue, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Tue, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Prepare for a wild adventure as we dive into the extraordinary world of animals with superpowers and experience the epic battles between these superpowered animals!

Learning Labs | Filmmaking Bootcamp

Tue, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Tue, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio #2

Learn everything you need to know to start filming!

Registration is now closed

"Babysitter's Club" Book Club

Tue, Nov 19, 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" followed by a fun activity such as trivia, a word search or a craft.

Language Learning | Basic English For Spanish Speakers - Inglés básico para Hispanohablantes

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Need help learning English? Get help at the library with someone who speaks your language.

Arts | Dreamcatchers for Native American Heritage Month

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Participants will learn about the Ojibwe Tribe and how to weave a dreamcatcher.

This event is full

Writing | Budding Authors' Writing Club

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

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

Writing | Poetry Writers' Group

Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Calling all poets! Join us virtually to review and receive constructive critique on your own work or to share a poem you love.

Community | Library on Tap - at StillFire Brewing

Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

StillFire Brewing - Taproom

Kickback with Gwinnett County Public Library at StillFire Brewing!

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us at Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones!

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Wed, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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!

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Wed, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a morning of stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5).

Wed, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Writing | Writing Your Memoirs

Wed, Nov 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn how your experiences and life lessons can entertain and inspire others in this 3-part writing workshop.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills. Designed for children ages 3-5.

Wed, Nov 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Bee Pollination

Wed, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grayson Branch

Calling all Homeschoolers! This month, join us to learn about the importance of pollination. Then try a fun science experiment to get a close look at how pollination works.

Explore the Library | Library Taskmaster

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Impress the Library Taskmaster by competing to find creative, quick solutions to a series of ridiculous library and book-related challenges.

Family | Crafting with Kids - Fabric Pumpkins

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Caretakers and students! Come as a team to learn how to create your very own fabric pumpkin!

This event is full

Cancelled

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Cancelled

Raising Resilience | Gratitude Trees

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one assistance with their homework and assignments.

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Let's put the thanks in thanksgiving! Join us as we create trees made of leaves of what we are grateful for!

STEM - Technology | VR Field Trip - Dinosaurs

Wed, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Come take a field trip in VR and experience some of the world's wonders first hand! This month, come learn about dinosaurs!

Wed, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! Registration Required.

Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors. For grades K-8. Students will be assisted on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Want to practice your reading skills with a friendly face? Join us for one on one practice with a buddy. This program takes place in the meeting room at the same time as Homework Help.

Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Cancelled

Book Club | Genre Jumpers

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us for Conversations in English!

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

This in person book club will explore books from different genres every month. This month's book genre is Short Stories, and the book we will be reading is titled "The Secret Lives of Church Ladies" by Deesha Philyaw.

Book Club | Themed Book Club for Adults

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at TradeWind Coffee Co. for a friendly discussion about books that fit this month's theme: Books Made into Movies. Basically, any book that has been made into a movie

Health & Wellness | DIY Orbeez Stress Balls

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Life can be very stressful at times, even for the little ones. Come on down and squeeze the stress away by making your own fun stress ball!

Entrepreneurship | Real Estate Journey

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

This program equips participants with essential skills and knowledge to navigate the real estate market effectively. Through expert guidance, attendees gain confidence and tools to achieve property goals successfully.

Learning Labs | Intermediate Python - Code a Text-Based Adventure Game

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Learning Lab Makerspace #1

Join us to learn the principles of object-oriented programming in terms of text-based game development in Python. Teens and adults with Python experience only.

This event is full

Hobbies | Ukulele Club

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us for an evening of community music-making as we play the ukulele! This event is open to tweens and teens of any skill level.

Early Learning | Bluey Storytime

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

If you love Bluey as much as we do, join Ms. Becca for an evening storytime full of Bluey family fun! We'll listen to bark-worthy stories, sing silly songs, and get to explore Bluey inspired stations of activities like Keepy Uppy that let your imagination run wild!

Learning Labs | Intro to Tinkercad

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Learning Lab Makerspace #127

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.

Learning Labs | Personalized Christmas Ornaments w/Glowforge

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Make your Christmas tree a little more special this year with Glowforge! Learn how to make your own ornaments customized to fit your holiday decor.

This event is full

Book Club | The Murder With Friends Chapter!

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us to practice English speaking skills with a variety of topics each week in a relaxed environment.

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about the novel "Blood Sisters" by Vanessa Lillie.

Jobs & Careers | Mobile Career Lab

Thu, Nov 21, 9:00am - 2:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Seeking Employment? Get help from the Mobile Career Lab.

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

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

Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

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, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us for preschool storytime at the Five Forks branch. Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten! Ages 3-5.

Book Club | Cozy Mystery Book Club

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Thu, Nov 21, 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 "A Night in Question" by Susan Fletcher.

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Balloons over Broadway

Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Join us at our Norcross library for stories, songs and movement!

Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Our monthly get together for homeschooling families. This month we will learn about balloons and how they became a part of the Thanksgiving holiday.

This event is full

Learning Labs | Cricut - Photo Greeting Cards

Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Learn to use a Cricut smart cutting machine.

Culinary Arts | In Praise of Pudding

Thu, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Good old fashioned stick-to-your-ribs British Pudding! An immigrant's love story of Pudding!

STEM - Science | Homeschool Hangout - Weather Vane

Thu, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for our exciting program series exploring science with hands-on activities! This month, join us as we learn about weather vane.

Education | National Hello Day with Mango Languages

Thu, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

November 21 is National Hello Day! Join us to learn more ways to say hello with Mango Languages.

Open Your World Book Club - For Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Thu, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us virtually each week as we read "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens together! Registration required.

Education | IDD: Your Best Life Skills

Thu, Nov 21, 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. Our presentations are fun, engaging, and educational. The topic for November is: When to Call the Doctor.

Book Club | The Next Chapter - Suwanee Book Club

Thu, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us as we discuss "Black Cake" by Charmaine Wilkerson.

Cancelled

Language Learning | Basic Korean Language

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Duluth Branch

This will be a ten week session for people to learn and practice their basic Korean in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration Required.

Community | Dungeons and Dragons and Donuts

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:45pm

Dacula Branch

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

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Program of whimsical whimsy to stimulate a thirst for adventure. Ages 13+

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

STEM - Science | Paper Plane Science!

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one assistance with their homework and assignments.

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come and learn all about the science of flight, create your own paper plane, and compete to see who has the best design!

Culinary Arts | Kids Can Cook

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us for a pleasurable, social, fulfilling cooking activity and make your own chocolate rolls.

Language Learning | Movies in English

Thu, Nov 21, 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!

STEM - Science | Jr. Einstein - Salt Dough Mementos

Thu, Nov 21, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Jr. Einsteins! This month we celebrate Native American Heritage Month through a grown-up and me pottery activity. We will make salt dough air-dry mementos.

Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies.

Thu, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Book Club | "I Survived" Book Club

Thu, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Thu, Nov 21, 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".

Learning Labs | Composition and Blocking for Film

Thu, Nov 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

Come and learn techniques for composing and blocking a film, and how to use these tools to help tell your story!

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join us at the Duluth Branch for Reading Buddies where you can practice and become an active reader! Registration is required. Ages 6-11

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Cancelled

STEM Mathematics | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:55pm

Five Forks Branch

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come play chess or checkers! Beginners welcome

Learning Labs | Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Nov 21, 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!

Community | Tea Talks

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

The holidays can be a hard time for those without family nearby or in difficult homes. Find friends and build community with others while you sip tea.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Registration opens Thursday, November 14 2024 at 6:00pm

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Nov 22, 9:00am - 9:30am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime, just for babies and their grown-ups!

Health & Wellness | Flu & Covid Vaccine Clinic

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Come get your COVID and/or Flu vaccine at the library! Free with insurance card. Limited supply of free vaccines available for children under 19 with no insurance.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers!

Learning Labs | Soldering Workshop

Fri, Nov 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.

Fri, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Learning Lab

Soldering is a commonly used skill in electronics and metalwork. Come and learn the basics with this introductory soldering workshop.

Registration opens Friday, November 15 2024 at 2:00pm

Literacy | Plushie Storytime Sleepover

Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

What do plushies do during a toy sleepover? Find out by registering your stuffed animal for our Plushie Sleepover! Drop off your plushie on Saturday from 10am-4:30pm, and pick them up on Sunday from 12pm-2pm. *Registration Required*

Family | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Nov 23, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Consumer Education | Psicología del Consumo - ¿Por qué Compramos y Nos Endeudamos?

Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Este taller explora la psicología detrás de los hábitos de consumo y cómo nuestras emociones, creencias y comportamientos influyen en nuestras decisiones de compra.

Writing | Improve Your Writing Craft

Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Learn how to improve your writing craft with award-winning author and Emory University creative writing professor Tiphanie Yanique.

Family | Family Storytime

Sat, Nov 23, 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 participates in a craft activity!

Cancelled

Literacy | Read to Mr. BunBun

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Literacy | Read to Oliver the Cat

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Cancelled

Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics

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

Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

This event is full

Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Early Learning | Story Walk @ Your Library

Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Looking for family fun while on holiday break? Join us for a StoryWalk that promotes literacy, health, exercise, and movement in the community.

Learning Labs | Library Quest!

Mon, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch

Learn a new homemade RPG system designed to be beginner friendly!

Cancelled

Literacy | Read to Mr. Bunbun

Mon, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Hop on over to the storytime pit to share a tale with Mr. Bunbun, the Havana rabbit, who is an excellent listener.

Cancelled

Gaming | Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners - Adventures in the Painted World

Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us in a surreal world of living paintings where adventurers work together to slay a dangerous beast and find their way home. No D&D experience (or personal dice) necessary!

Raising Resilience | Tween Creators Series - Journaling

Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Tween Creators at Centerville. Tween Creators is a mini series of topics geared toward younger teenagers ages 11 to 14 yrs. old. Today we are focusing on journaling. Happy Writing!

Literacy | Return to Hogwarts - All About Owls

Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us as we learn about owls, and make an owl themed craft!

Raising Resilience | Beating the Winter Blues - Tea Social

Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

One-on-one learning and reading skills practice. Earn and collect playing cards each session for a chance to compete in a fun game.

Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Arts | Embroidery for Beginners - For Ages 13+

Mon, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join other beginners for an introduction to embroidery!

Explore the Library | Documentary Club - Certain Proof (2010)

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Learn about something new by watching a documentary on Kanopy and joining us for a lively discussion!

Learning Labs | Astronomy - Galaxies and Nebulae

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

View hard to see objects with the Learning Lab's eVscope telescope.

Finance & Budgeting | Budgeting for the Holidays!

Tue, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Are you concerned about finances for the holidays? It is not too late to get a refresher on the benefits of taking the time to plan how to spend your money!

Arts | Phonics BINGO

Tue, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Come and play Phonics Bingo! A great opportunity to practice your sounds and letters when learning to read!

Learning Labs | Library Quest!

Tue, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch

Learn a new homemade RPG system designed to be beginner friendly!

Book Club | Korean Reading Club Atlanta

Tue, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch

Korean Reading Club for adults. ?Crashing Through? written by Robert Kurson will be the book for November to share thoughts and opinions.

Family | Friendly Competition and Family Connection

Tue, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Cancelled

Gaming | Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners - Adventures in the Painted World

Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us in a surreal world of living paintings where adventurers work together to slay a dangerous beast and find their way home. No D&D experience (or personal dice) necessary!

Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Arts | Comics Club - Drawing Emotions and Expressions

Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

Learn how to draw characters with a variety of expressions to convey their inner emotions!

Health & Wellness | Infertility Support Group

Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula Branch to discuss issues, develop ways to boost self-care and mental health, and meet others who are on the same journey as you, navigating infertility.

Early Learning | DINOvember Storytime

Tue, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

It's DINOvember! Join Ms. Nikki to learn about different types of dinosaurs, sing some dinosaur songs, and make a craft!

Early Learning | Run, Turkey, Run! - A Turkey Trouble Storytime

Wed, Nov 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Run, Turkey, Run! Join Ms. Sarah for a morning of fun turkey stories, rhymes and songs!

Learning Labs | Library Quest!

Wed, Nov 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch

Learn a new homemade RPG system designed to be beginner friendly!

Arts | Hand Embroidery Social

Wed, Nov 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. Please bring your own supplies for your own projects if at all possible.

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Nov 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Education | History's Mysteries - For Teens & Adults

Sun, Dec 01, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Explore mysteries from history!

Community | New to the Area Class

Sun, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Are you new to the area? Check out what the neighborhood has to offer by joining this class!

Sun, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Gaming | Chess & Go

Sun, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn and play Chess or Go in a friendly environment.

STEM - Science | Science Library: Arctic & Antarctic Animals - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Mon, Dec 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Author Talk | Lilliam Rivera - "Tiny Threads"

Mon, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Fashion-obsessed Samara gets her dream job working for legendary designer Antonio Mota, but it's not long before Samara's dream life begins to turn into a living nightmare.

Gaming | Apprentice Planeswalker Guild - Magic: The Gathering Commander League

Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Cancelled

Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Casual Magic: The Gathering group where we learn to play the Commander format. Beginners and experts alike are welcome. Decks are provided or bring your own.

Book Club | Adult Fiction Book Club

Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Mon, Dec 02, 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.

Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one assistance with their homework and assignments.

Learning Labs | Cricut Gift Tags

Mon, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Cancelled

Family | What is Hygge?

Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Learn about the Nordic sensation of Hygge!

Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Attend this program to learn how to use the Cricut to make custom gift tags!

Registration opens Monday, November 25 2024 at 6:00pm

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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 story time to our little learners in a fun way.

Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch

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

Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

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

Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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!

Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club

Tue, Dec 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Dec 03, 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 December, we will finish reading A Christmas Carol. In this classic tale, the old miser Scrooge cares nothing for family, friends, love or Christmas. All he cares about is money. Then one Christmas Eve he has an incredible experience that leaves Scrooge deeply moved and forever changed.

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

High School students come and tutor grade school kids on their homework or whatever is going on in school.

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

STEM - Science | Library Mythbusters

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one assistance with their homework and assignments.

Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Together we'll put these library-themed myths to the test using the scientific method and educational deduction

Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learning Labs | Filmmaking Bootcamp

Tue, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Tue, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio #2

Learn everything you need to know to start filming!

Registration is now closed

STEM - Science | Snow Globes

Tue, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Make your own winter wonderland while staying cozy indoors.

Jobs & Careers | Level Up Your Goals

Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Are you ready to take the next steps in achieving your goals? Join us with local author, Danielle Tuwano, for strategies in leveling up your life!

Writing | Poetry Writers' Group

Tue, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Calling all poets! Join us virtually to review and receive constructive critique on your own work or to share a poem you love.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us at Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones!

Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch

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

Wed, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 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!

Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills. Designed for children ages 3-5.

Wed, Dec 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - Tomato Soup

Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

A cooking program for children and their accompanying adults.

STEM - Engineering | Gingerbread Engineering

Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Kids are invited to express their creativity and engineering skills while constructing simple gingerbread structures! Registration Required.

This event is full

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Cancelled

STEM - Science | Super Science : Gumdrop Towers

Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one assistance with their homework and assignments.

Wed, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn how structures support weight with this month's Super Science, Gumdrop Towers!

Wed, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! Registration Required.

Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors. For grades K-8. Students will be assisted on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Want to practice your reading skills with a friendly face? Join us for one on one practice with a buddy. This program takes place in the meeting room at the same time as Homework Help.

Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Gaming | Chess Club

Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

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

Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch

Attend this program to go over using a Janome HD-3000 sewing machine. AGES 10+.

Registration opens Wednesday, November 27 2024 at 6:00pm

Learning Labs | 3D Print Your Memories - Lithophane Printing for Beginners

Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Learning Lab Makerspace #1

Learn how to 3D print lithophanes on the Learning Lab 3D printers.

Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us for preschool storytime at the Five Forks branch. Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten! Ages 3-5.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Join us at our Norcross library for stories, songs and movement!

Consumer Education | Understanding Medicare

Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Centerville Branch

Get unbiased guidance from a Certified Medicare Counselor about costs and coverage, comparing options, and enrolling in plans.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing - Prusa 3D Printers

Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

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

Health & Wellness | From Chaos to Calm: A Planner's Guide

Thu, Dec 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Did you know that using a daily planner can minimize stress and help you achieve your goals? Join us to learn how to create the perfect planner for you.

Registration opens Sunday, November 17 2024 at 9:00am

Literacy | Read to Mr. BunBun

Thu, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Open Your World Book Club - For Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Thu, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us virtually each week as we read "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens together! Registration required.

Literacy | READing Paws

Thu, Dec 05, 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.

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Program of whimsical whimsy to stimulate a thirst for adventure. Ages 13+

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Culinary Arts | Holiday Ornaments - Edible Edition

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one assistance with their homework and assignments.

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

As the holiday approaches it?s time to celebrate. Join us to make edible Holiday ornaments.

Thu, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies.

Writing | Writers Club

Thu, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Looking for a space dedicated towards the craft of writing? Come join Snellville's 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: Dreams!

Thu, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Community | Magic: The Gathering

Thu, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Thu, Dec 05, 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! Open to beginners and experienced players alike.

STEM - Mathematics | Math Club

Thu, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join us at the Duluth Branch for Reading Buddies where you can practice and become an active reader! Registration is required. Ages 6-11

Cancelled

STEM Mathematics | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:55pm

Five Forks Branch

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come play chess or checkers! Beginners welcome

Learning Labs | Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Registration opens Thursday, November 28 2024 at 6:00pm

Hobbies | Rain Gardens

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join GCPL and Gwinnett Water Resources to learn more about Rain Gardens, and why they can be so helpful for your garden and the environment.

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Author Talk | Kimberly Brock

Thu, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join award-winning author Kimberly Brock as she discusses her newest historical fiction novel, The Fabled Earth.

Environment | S.W.A.N.S. Club - Salvaging Waste to Make Attractive Neat Stuff

Fri, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at SWANS club, where we Salvage Waste to make Attractive Neat Stuff! This month: making table runners from book pages.* Get creative with us every first Friday! All adults are welcome. *While supplies last.

Education | Feelings Lunch & Learn

Fri, Dec 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Lunch & Learn is a dedicated time for parents, caregivers, and providers to access resources on children's feelings and emotions from ages 0 to 5. Bring a snack and your little ones for resources, stories, and games.

Learning Labs | Resin Printing Basics

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

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

Registration opens Saturday, November 23 2024 at 9:00am

Hobbies | Sewing Basics

Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us to learn how to create small, hand-sewn gifts for friends and family.

This event is full

Early Learning | Purposeful Play

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Early Learning | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Family | READing Paws

Sat, Dec 07, 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 Lab | Library Quest! Official Release

Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

Over the past year, we've created our own tabletop RPG system, and we think you'll enjoy it. Come to our official reveal and learn how you can make your own RPG systems and adventures.

Registration opens Friday, November 29 2024 at 9:00am

Arts | Wrap Party

Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us at Norcross for a wrap party! We will learn how to wrap gifts and accessorize them!

Learning Labs | Sound Lab - Beat Making

Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Learning Lab

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

Registration opens Friday, November 29 2024 at 9:00am

Book Talk | Yule Ball - Harry Potter Party!

Sat, Dec 07, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a night of well mannered frivolity during this after-hours event for teens at the Dacula Branch!

Early Learning | Sensory Storytime

Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Sun, Dec 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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!

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Sun, Dec 08, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 2:30pm

Gaming | Chess Club

Sun, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

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

STEM - Science | Science Library: Arctic & Antarctic Animals - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Book Club | Murder with a Twist - Mystery/Fiction Book Club - "The Wives" by Tarryn Fisher

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join the Five Forks Mystery/Fiction Book Club to discuss this month's selection, "The Wives" by Tarryn Fisher.

Emprendimiento | Cómo iniciar su negocio - Presentado por Prospera

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Aprenda cómo iniciar su propio negocio de la manera correcta.

Mon, Dec 09, 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).

Gaming | Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners - Adventures in the Painted World

Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Cancelled

Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us in a surreal world of living paintings where adventurers work together to slay a dangerous beast and find their way home. No D&D experience (or personal dice) necessary!

Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

STEM - Technology | Make Your Own LED Christmas Cards!

Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one assistance with their homework and assignments.

Mon, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Preparing for the holiday season and looking to give your Christmas cards a bit more spark? Join us at the Lawrenceville Library on National Christmas Card Day to learn how to make your very own LED cards! Registration required.

Education | K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club

Mon, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

K - 2nd graders come and build your math skills with games, technology, and lots of fun!

Family | Evening Storytime

Mon, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Mon, Dec 09, 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.

Raising Resilience | Family Game Night

Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Looking for a way to strengthen your family?s bonds while also boosting resilience skills? Join us for a resilience-centered game night!

Learning Labs | Sew A Tote Bag

Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch

Attend this program to learn how to make a tote bag from scratch! Prior knowledge of how to operate a sewing machine is necessary. Not necessary to bring your own supplies. AGES 10+.

Registration opens Monday, December 2 2024 at 6:00pm

Gaming | Family Game Night - Holiday Trivia

Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

How well do you know your Christmas carols? Join us for a fun game night centered around many of the classic holiday tunes.

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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 story time to our little learners in a fun way.

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch

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

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

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

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Book Club | Mystery and Crime Novels - Unnatural Death by Patricia Cornwell

Tue, Dec 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Dec 10, 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 Unnatural Death by Patricia Cornwell.

Explore the Library | Genre Journey - Library Scavenger Hunt

Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Fun-filled afternoon exploring your library through trivia and a scavenger hunt. Test your knowledge and discover hidden gems!

Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club

Tue, Dec 10, 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 December, we will finish reading A Christmas Carol. In this classic tale, the old miser Scrooge cares nothing for family, friends, love or Christmas. All he cares about is money. Then one Christmas Eve he has an incredible experience that leaves Scrooge deeply moved and forever changed.

Cancelled

Gaming | Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners - Adventures in the Painted World

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us in a surreal world of living paintings where adventurers work together to slay a dangerous beast and find their way home. No D&D experience (or personal dice) necessary!

Rescheduled

Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - Tomato Soup

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Wednesday, December 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

A cooking program for children and their accompanying adults.

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

High School students come and tutor grade school kids on their homework or whatever is going on in school.

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Raising Resilience: Tame Your Worry Monster

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Tue, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Decorate your worry monster box to put away your worries so you can start fresh with a new perspective.

STEM - Technology | Makey Makey Music - Create and Code

Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

A fun introduction to circuits and scratch coding to create your own music.

Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learning Labs | Filmmaking Bootcamp

Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio #2

Learn everything you need to know to start filming!

Registration is now closed

STEM - Science | Hot Chocolate in Jars

Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for a cozy winter craft! Follow our simple recipe and put together your own Hot Chocolate Jar!

Arts | Celebrate the Winter Solstice - Box and Candle Making

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come learn about the winter solstice and it's cultural and scientific significance. Participants will create a winter solstice candle and box to celebrate.

Raising Resilience | Coping With Seperation

Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

As parents, we often struggle to support our children through their grief. Join us with author Lynn Johnson, who'll read her new book, Grams & Me: Always Together, Never Apart. Together we'll explore resources you can use that'll help preschoolers understand the loss or absence of a grandparent. Craft activity included.

Book Club | ATL Reads Virtual Book Club

Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

ATL Reads Book Club welcomes all who enjoy reading a variety of genres. This month's selection "The Invisible Hour" is a historical fiction, time travel novel by Alice Hoffman.

Health & Wellness | Nutrition for a Healthy Life - Presented by UGA Extension Gwinnett County

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

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn about healthy lifestyle changes and healthy recipes to cook. This program will have Korean translation available.

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

Suwanee Branch

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

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us at Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones!

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

Dacula Branch

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime

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

Norcross Branch

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

Wed, Dec 11, 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!

Community | Norcross Connect: Celebrate the Winter Solstice! - Solstice Box and Candle Making

Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a morning of stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5).

Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come learn about the winter solstice and its cultural and scientific significance. Participants will create a winter solstice box to celebrate.

Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills. Designed for children ages 3-5.

Early Learning | Music & Movement

Wed, Dec 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Dec 11, 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.

Community | Homeschool Hangout

Wed, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Health & Wellness | Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group - Community and Conversations

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Community | Crafting Workshop - Holiday Greetings

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us as we create seasonal crafts that we can give to loved ones. We will be making cards and ornaments.

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Cancelled

Hobbies | Awesome Art - Winter Landscapes

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one assistance with their homework and assignments.

Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Budding artist? Join us! Come learn about different materials and methods of art and create your own masterpiece! (Please dress to be messy!)

Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors. For grades K-8. Students will be assisted on a first come, first served basis.

STEM Engineering | STEM Resilience Challenge - Trebuchets

Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Want to practice your reading skills with a friendly face? Join us for one on one practice with a buddy. This program takes place in the meeting room at the same time as Homework Help.

Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Test your ability to overcome engineering challenges by making and testing your own trebuchet!

Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Arts | Deck the Halls with DIY: Felt Ornament Making

Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room

Explore the art of crafting felt Christmas ornaments in our workshop designed for ages 12 and up, regardless of experience level. Perfect for gifting or enhancing your Christmas tree with a personal touch!

Hobbies | Craft and Learn - Japanese Winter Fun!

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn about different Japanese winter traditions, practice some writing & make a craft!

Machine Embroidery Basics

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn how to start making your own embroidered creations.

Registration opens Wednesday, November 27 2024 at 9:00am

Book Club | The Murder With Friends Chapter!

Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about the novel "Santa's Little Yelpers" by David Rosenfelt.

Thu, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us for preschool storytime at the Five Forks branch. Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten! Ages 3-5.

Education | Homeschool Hangout - The Science of Snowflakes

Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Join us at our Norcross library for stories, songs and movement!

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Our monthly get together for homeschooling families. This month we learn about the science of snowflakes. All supplies provided, but supplies are limited.

Consumer Education | Social Security 101 - Speak with a Specialist

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

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join a Social Security Administration Specialist to learn about retirement benefits, Medicare, and services the Social Security Administration provides.

Book Club | Hybrid Book Club

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a friendly discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shely Van Pelt

Open Your World Book Club - For Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Thu, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us virtually each week as we read "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens together! Registration required.

Book Club | The Next Chapter - Suwanee Book Club

Thu, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us as we discuss "Everyone Here is Lying" by Shari Lapena.

Community | Dungeons and Dragons and Donuts

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:45pm

Dacula Branch

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

Language Learning | Movies in English

Thu, Dec 12, 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!

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Program of whimsical whimsy to stimulate a thirst for adventure. Ages 13+

Jobs & Careers | Resume Workshop - Beating the ATS

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

We will discuss tips to improve your resume and how to beat applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Learning Labs | Intro to X-Carve

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one assistance with their homework and assignments.

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Learn the basics of the CNC router for woodworking or plastic projects.

Culinary Arts | Popcorn Trail Mix

Thu, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Learn to make an easy snack with festive flavors that you can easily customize!

This event is full

Thu, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Cancelled

Literacy | Polar Express Night

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:55pm

Five Forks Branch

Gaming | Chess Knight

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Love to play chess? Join us for an hour of game play. All levels and ages are welcome. Registration is Required.

Registration opens Thursday, November 28 2024 at 6:00pm

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Come celebrate the holiday season with a special reading of "The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsburg and crafts. Pajamas are welcomed and encouraged!

Learning Labs | Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Registration opens Thursday, December 5 2024 at 6:00pm

Early Learning | Pajama Storytime

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Duluth Branch

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

Raising Resilience | DIY Calm Down Kits

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Feeling frustrated and overwhelmed? Join us at the Lilburn branch to learn how to create a fun and personalized toolbox to help you manage your emotions. We'll craft a cool tool to calm your mind and ease your anxiety.

Author Talk | Rosey Lee - "The Gardins of Edin"

Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

When the bonds in their family begin to fray, four women fight to preserve their legacy, heal their wounds, and move forward together in this heartwarming contemporary debut novel.