Early Learning | Preschool Storytime - Gwinnett County Public Library

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

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, Dec 05, 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.

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.

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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.

Gaming | Dungeons & Drama

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

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, 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.

STEM Mathematics | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns

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

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come play chess or checkers! Beginners welcome

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.

Learning Labs | Special Screenwriting Session: Glenn Gers

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

Five Forks Branch

Come ask screenwriter Glenn Gers your questions!

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.

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Dec 06, 9:00am - 9:30am

Virtual

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

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.

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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.

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.

Writing Workshop | Finding Agency Through Writing

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join internationally bestselling author Alka Joshi for an engaging writing workshop.

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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.

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.

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.

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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, 11:00am - 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, 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.

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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!

Learning Labs | Puppet fabrication 101

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, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn the myriad of skills that go into making your own puppet!

Family | Evening Storytime

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+.

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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.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

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, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Jana for an interactive virtual storytime!

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, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Babies and Young Toddlers Storytime! Where we read stories and enjoy music & movement for our youngest listeners ages 2 and under.

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.

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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.

Family | Kanopy Movie Night - Zoo

Tue, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to family movie night brought to you by Kanopy, one of our coolest digital resources.

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.

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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.

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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

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, 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

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, 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.

Education | Bilingual Beginner ABC's

Wed, Dec 11, 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.

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

Heath & Wellness | DIY - Dry Shampoo

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, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn how to make an all natural dry shampoo for this winter!

Hobbies | Awesome Art - Winter Landscapes

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!

Culinary Arts | Mocktails - New Years Eve

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

Centerville Branch

Join us for a fun and refreshing mocktail-making session! Learn to craft healthy, delicious, non-alcoholic beverages with easy-to-follow recipes. Perfect for a New Year celebration, this hands-on program will add a splash of creativity to your day. All materials provided. Cheers to mocktail magic!

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.

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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!

Gaming | Dungeons & Drama

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.

Raising Resilience | Blackout Poetry

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Discover the power of resilience through blackout poetry and learn how to transform challenges into artistic expression and find strength in unexpected places. Join us and explore how creativity can reflect and reinforce your journey of overcoming obstacles.

Arts | Tween Creator Series - Vision Board

Thu, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Tween Creators at Centerville. Tween Creators is a mini series geared toward younger teenagers ages 11 to 14 yrs. old. Today we are making Vision Boards!

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!

Literacy | Polar Express Night

Thu, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn 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.

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!

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.

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Dec 13, 9:00am - 9:25am

Virtual

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Learning Labs | Bros Who Sew - Soup Bowl

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Learning Lab

Are you a teen who has already taken the sewing basics course and want to practice your sewing? Join us to learn about using the machine and sewing your own soup bowl cozy!

Registration opens Friday, December 6 2024 at 9:00am

Family | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Dec 14, 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.

STEM - Engineering | Lego Club

Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Early Learning | Family Storytime - Warm & Cozy

Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Bring the whole family out to the Five Forks Branch for a fun Saturday morning storytime and craft! This month's theme is warm and cozy.

Health & Wellness | Chair Yoga

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Come bend, stretch, and breathe in an accessible and gentle yoga class ? all without leaving your chair!

Heath & Wellness | Let's Keep Moving with Slow Flow Yoga!

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us as instructor Zainab Masood instructs and demonstrates the gentle movements of slow yoga poses. This class is perfect for moving your body to create a space for peace and joy during the holidays.

Family | READing Paws

Sat, Dec 14, 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.

Cancelled

Learning Labs | Creating with Cricut - Let's Make T-Shirts!

Sat, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn how to design your own t-shirt with the Cricut Maker!

STEM - Science | The Science of Snow

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

What exactly needs to happen to get snow? Is it true that no two snowflakes are alike? Come join Suwanee staff to find out the answers to these questions and more.

STEM - Science | Family STEM Saturday - Strawberry DNA

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

"Strawberry DNA: Unlocking Nature's Genetic Code!" Join us for a cellular themed experiment while learning about genetics.

Literacy | Read to Oliver the Cat

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Consumer Education | Identity Theft Prevention & Awareness

Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

December is Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month. Learn about common identity theft and fraud scams and how to keep yourself safe.

Education | History's Mysteries - For Teens & Adults

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

Virtual

Explore mysteries from history!

Cancelled

Education | Historical Heroes: Nina Mae McKinney

Sun, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 1:15pm

Virtual

Movie roles for African American women in the 1930s were relegated to stereotypical characters or excluded altogether. Learn how Nina Mae McKinney dealt with this challenge by finding success in Europe.

Raising Resilience | Interplay for Resilience

Sun, Dec 15, 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

Literacy | Read to Mr. Bunbun

Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Sun, Dec 15, 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.

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

Mon, Dec 16, 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 16, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Mon, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 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 | Apprentice Planeswalker Guild - Magic: The Gathering Commander League

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Cancelled

Mon, Dec 16, 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 | Holiday Comforts

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us in your comfy pjs and stuffed buddies as we learn about the different ways people around the world enjoy their holidays with stories or sweets.

This event is full

Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club - The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Offsite

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 Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill!

Raising Resilience | Squishmallow Painting - For Ages 8+

Mon, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Suwanee Branch

Come unwind with some cuddly friends and paint Squishmallows!

STEM - Science | STEAM Club - Robot Rescue

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Use robots to navigate a maze, and conduct a rescue mission!

STEM - Engineering | Lego Junior Builders - Winter Wonderland!

Mon, Dec 16, 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.

Community | Travel Abroad

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch

Did you always want to travel abroad, but didn?t know where to begin? Join us at the Duluth branch where you will learn some basic travel information, safety tips, and more.

Learning Labs | Puppet fabrication 101

Mon, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn the myriad of skills that go into making your own puppet!

Cancelled

Family | Night Time Storytime

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Join Ms. Lori for a Night Time Storytime featuring engaging stories, fun facts, activities, and more! Storytime will be followed by a hands-on activity.

Explore the Library | Documentary Club - My Beautiful Stutter (2020)

Mon, Dec 16, 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 - Sewing: Intro to Fasteners

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn to sew zippers, buttons, snaps, and hooks. Registration required.

Registration opens Monday, December 9 2024 at 6:00pm

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Dec 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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, Dec 17, 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 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Tue, Dec 17, 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 17, 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!

Cancelled

Tue, Dec 17, 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 2 and under.

Hobbies | Adventures in Sewing - Make Your Own Holiday bag

Tue, Dec 17, 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 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a festive day of sewing by making a holiday bag. Learn to sew a basic bag for the holidays and decorate it with embroidery using cross-stitch. Registration is required.

This event is full

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Tue, Dec 17, 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.

Book Club | Korean Reading Club Atlanta (KRCA)

Tue, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch

Korean Reading Club for adults. "The Geography of Thought" written by Richard E. Nisbett will be the book for December to share thoughts and opinions.

Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club

Tue, Dec 17, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Culinary Arts | Cooking Together - Chili with Corn Dumplings

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Adults! Join us as we try a new recipe together!

This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, 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.

Hobbies | Christmas Craft-ernoon - Let's Get Crafty & Cozy!

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Get into the holiday spirit by learning about and making various retro and sustainable Christmas decorations!

Culinary Arts | Make Your Own Cake Mix

Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Come to the library and learn how to make cake mix from scratch.

This event is full

Community | Math Club - Pokemon Card Game

Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Culinary Arts | Kids Culinary - Gingerbread Men

Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Kids come and learn to cook! This month we will learn how to make Gingerbread Men.

Learning Labs | Filmmaking Bootcamp

Tue, Dec 17, 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 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio #2

Learn everything you need to know to start filming!

Registration is now closed

Jobs & Careers | Vision Board - Redesign Your Future B4 the New Year

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

By creating your very own personal Vision Board, you can Identify your short?and long-term goals, boost your self-awareness, and allow yourself to self-reflect on what's important.

Gaming | Roll For Knowledge - Tabletop RPG & Video Game Trivia Night

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us for an exhilarating night of tabletop RPG and video game trivia at the library, where players can test their knowledge across realms of dragons, dungeons, and digital adventures. Gather your party, brush up on your lore, and compete for glory in this epic evening of gaming nostalgia and friendly competition.

Writing | Poetry Writers' Group

Tue, Dec 17, 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 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Wed, Dec 18, 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 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Wed, Dec 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.

Early Learning | Toddler & Preschool Dance Party! - For ages 3-5

Wed, Dec 18, 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 18, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Come join us for fun with music, dancing, and more!

Wed, Dec 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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!

Arts | Crafty Christmas - Faux Stained Glass Bookmark

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Dive into the holiday spirit with our Craft Christmas: DIY Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks program! Join us for an hour of creative fun as we craft dazzling bookmarks using acrylic paint and clear glue, perfect for gifting or adding a touch of sparkle to your own reading adventures.

Arts | Beginners Hand Embroidery

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Calling all embroidery beginners! This program will be focused on learning how to stitch candy canes using the satin stitch method!

STEM - Technology | VR Field Trip - Glaciers

Wed, Dec 18, 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 glaciers!

This event is full

Family | Kanopy Movie Night - Santaman

Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to family movie night brought to you by Kanopy, one of our coolest digital resources.

Culinary Arts | Cookie Decorating Class

Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us in learning to decorate cookies! We will use piping, outlining, and flooding techniques to make our cookies beautiful enough to eat.

This event is full

Book Club | Themed Book Club for Adults

Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at TradeWind Coffee Co. for a friendly discussion about books that fit this month's theme: "Banned Books": any books that have been banned by schools, libraries, or the government

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Learning Lab Makerspace #1

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

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Jobs & Careers | Mobile Career Lab

Thu, Dec 19, 9:00am - 2:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Seeking Employment? Get help from the Mobile Career Lab.

Thu, Dec 19, 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 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Thu, Dec 19, 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 19, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

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

Book Club | Cozy Mystery Book Club

Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Dec 19, 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 "The Twelve Jays of Christmas" by Donna Andrews.

Family | Winter Crafting Hour

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for a crafting hour fit for the winter season. We'll review how to make holiday cards, jewelry, and paper crafts using low-cost supplies. We'll also have a BROC (Bring Your Own Craft) space to work on current crafting projects.

Gaming | Dungeons & Drama

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

STEM Science | Code for Fun - Celebrating Computer Science Education Week

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us for our STEM program highlighting coding technology that will jumpstart your creativity! We will learn how to create snowflakes and patterns as you ice-skate with Ana and Elsa.

STEM - Science | Shipbuilding Science!

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come and learn all about the science of shipbuilding! Participants will learn about the physics of buoyancy, the ways humans and animals take advantage of this principle, and the basics of designing their own floating boat.

STEM - Technology | Build Your Own Winter Game

Thu, Dec 19, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Centerville Branch

Come build your own winter game with an easy made kit!

Thu, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Literacy | Appy Hour

Thu, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Come enjoy "mocktails" and learn about our GCPL library apps. Please bring your smartphone or tablet.

Arts | Comics Club - Creating Your Own Characters

Thu, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

Learn how to create your own characters and draw them consistently!

STEM Mathematics | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come play chess or checkers! Beginners welcome

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn 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!

Registration opens Thursday, December 12 2024 at 9:00am

Learning Labs | Astronomy - Galaxies and Nebulae

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

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

Health & Wellness | Mindful Feasting

Thu, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

The holidays can be a stressful time between traveling, shopping, and all of the cooking. Come learn about how mindfulness can help with stress and food worries around the holiday season.

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Dec 20, 9:00am - 9:25am

Virtual

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Early Learning | Little Hands Art

Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Rescheduled

Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Saturday, December 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Let's celebrate the first day of winter! Join Ms. Nikki as she guides your preschooler in a process art class. We will have fun creating sparkly winter paintings. *Intended for Children ages 3-6 and their caregiver*

Early Learning | Little Hands Art

Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Registration opens Sunday, December 8 2024 at 9:00am

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Hobbies | Crochet A Gift

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Crafty and need a quick gift for the holidays? Come by and make some small crochet gifts! We will be making snowflake ornaments and bows. This is not for absolute crochet beginners. See you there!

Hobbies | Bad Art - Expressionism

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Art doesn't need to be perfect. Join us to paint terrible Expressionism to relieve stress.

Hobbies | Wrap and Yap

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

Gift wrapping got you tangled? Master the art and dazzle this holiday season at the library! BRING YOUR OWN WRAPPING PAPER.

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

Sun, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a special monthly program designed just for babies 1 and younger!

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

Mon, Dec 23, 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 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Culinary Arts | Vegan Korean Marinated Beef

Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Dec 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us at Norcross as we learn how to make a delicious Korean inspired vegan beef dish!

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Literacy | Read to Mr. BunBun

Sun, Dec 29, 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.

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

Sun, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

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

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Arts | Tween Creator Series - Self Portrait

Mon, Dec 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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 painting a self-portrait.