Gaming | Chess Club - Gwinnett County Public Library

Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

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

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

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

Five Forks Branch

Join us at the Five Forks branch for Toddler Time! We read, sing, and play during this storytime, designed to target toddlers' developmental needs.

Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Education | History's Mysteries - For Teens & Adults

Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Explore mysteries from history!

Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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!

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 15, 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.

Culinary Arts | Cooking Together - Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

Tue, Oct 15, 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 October we will be reading Anne of Green Gables. In this classic story, Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a Prince Edward Island farm and proceeds to make an indelible impression on everyone around her.

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Senior Living | Exploring the Blue Zone Theory - Live Longer and Healthier

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Tue, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Watch a slide show presentation inspired by the book "The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer."

Community | Math Club - Pokemon Card Game

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Oct 15, 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.

Culinary Arts | Kids Culinary - Caramel apple slices

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math, or Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8 at the Norcross Branch. It?s a drop-in session. No registration is required.

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Kids come and learn to cook! This month we will learn how to make caramel apple slices. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Learning Labs | Creative Engineering - Ganymede Station

Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Teens aged 13-18 will explore engineering and architectural design by creating a moon base on Ganymede. They'll plan a thriving colony and showcase their innovative models and charts.

Registration is now closed

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

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Cancelled

Community | Around Latin America in Games

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, learn how to play various board games from around Latin America! We will learn about the history of the games and spend time playing.

Arts | Guided Fall Birch Tree Painting

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Participants will learn about popular GA fall trees and create a guided birch tree painting.

Registration is now closed

Gaming | Let's Role! - Dungeons & Dragons

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Ready for adventure, but looking for a group to play with? Join us as we learn and play Dungeons and Dragons in a short-form campaign.

Registration is now closed

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch

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

Registration is now closed

Community | Library on Tap - at StillFire Brewing

Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

StillFire Brewing - Taproom

Kickback with Gwinnett County Public Library at StillFire Brewing!

Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Early Learning | Stuffie Animal Clinic - For Ages 3 - 5

Wed, Oct 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.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Bring your favorite stuffed animal and play veterinarian with us at our stuffie animal clinic!

Education | Ordena tu espacio para claridad mental

Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

¿Tu casa siempre está desorganizada? Limpias y limpias pero nunca queda bien? Acompañamos para aprender cómo organizar tu casa y para tener claridad mental.

Learning Labs | Lithophane 3D Printing - Pumpkin Design

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Learn how to make glowing images in 3D printed objects.

Learning Lab - Sewing Machine Basics

Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Registration is now closed

STEM - Technology | From Pages to Pixels - Seniors Embrace Digital Literacy

Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Beginner-friendly workshop aimed at seniors to learn essential computer skills in a supportive environment.

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Spooky Skittles Science

Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grayson Branch

Calling all Homeschoolers! This month, join us for a fun science experiment with your Halloween Skittles candy.

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

STEM - Technology | VR Field Trip : Canyons

Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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 canyons!

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Hobbies | Budget-Friendly Celebrations - DIY Cricut Banner

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Rescheduled

Wed, Oct 16, All day

New date Wednesday, October 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Save money while making a keepsake by using your Library resources to create your own party banner!

Hobbies | Budget-Friendly Celebrations - DIY Cricut Banner

Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Save money while making a keepsake by using your Library resources to create your own party banner!

Cancelled

Voting | What's On Your Ballot? - Ballot Walkthrough

Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn what's on your ballot for the upcoming election.

Cancelled

Citizenship | US Citizenship Prep - Hybrid

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Are you about to take the exam and interview for US citizenship? Register for our eight-week course covering all subject matter related to the US Citizenship exam and interview.

This event is full

Community | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Come celebrate two of the most famous artists, Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo, during Hispanic Heritage month. Learn about their different styles and complete two art pieces influenced by them.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Wed, Oct 16, 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 | How to Make a Zipper Pouch

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn to sew a zipper pouch. Registration required.

Learning Labs | Collaborative Art With Magma

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Learning Lab

Magma is a collaborative art program that is free and accessible from your browser at home. Join us to learn the basics of Magma so you can start creating with your friends!

Book Club | The Murder With Friends Chapter!

Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about the novel All Her Little Secrets by Wanda Morris.

Jobs & Careers | Mobile Career Lab

Thu, Oct 17, 9:00am - 2:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Seeking Employment? Get help from the Mobile Career Lab.

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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.

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Lilburn City Park; 76 Main Street 30047

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

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, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join Ms. Jana for a fun OUTDOORS storytime experience!

Book Club | Cozy Mystrey Book Club

Thu, Oct 17, 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 "Finlay Donovan is Killing it" by Elle Cosimano.

Cancelled

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Constellations

Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Our monthly get together for homeschooling families. This month we will learn about constellations and space.

Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

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

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Great Halloween Costume Swap

Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for our exciting program series, which explores science with hands-on activities! This month, bring a Halloween costume and swap it for a different one.

Cancelled

Community | Dungeons and Dragons and Donuts

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

Rescheduled

Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:45pm

New date Thursday, October 24, 4:00pm - 5:45pm

Dacula Branch

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

Arts | Foil Art - Be Creative!

Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

We will be creating a beautiful and unique form of artistic expression that involves using gold foil sheets to create stunning metallic effects on various surfaces.

STEM - Engineering | S.T.E.M. Explosion - Building an Edible Haunted House

Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for one special night, where Jr. Einstein and the S.T.E.M. Squad are combined! This month, we will learn all about engineering and how to build a haunted house! **One edible haunted house station per family**

Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

STEM - Technology | Snap Circuit in Style

Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn the basics of circuitry and coding with hands-on Snap Circuits!

Thu, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Arts | Kids Read and Scrap Adventure - The Wild Robot: A Journey in Pages

Thu, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Thu, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

To give tween tools to allow them to develop analytical and communication skills. Tweens will read the assigned book "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown and communicate analysis through a scrapbook format.

Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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

Thu, Oct 17, 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!

Learning Labs | Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Community | My Child Won't Go to School - "Help! My Kid Won't Go To School!"

Thu, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

School administrators and parents are struggling to respond to the chronic absenteeism crisis. Join Dyslexia Specialist, Katie Fowle, M.Ed, and International Parent Coach, Sharoya Ham, to discuss their new book, "Help! My Kid Won't Go To School!"

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Oct 18, 9:00am - 9:30am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime, just for babies and their grownups!

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Learning Labs | Bros Who Sew - Drawstring Bag

Fri, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 18, 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 drawstring bag!

Health & Wellness | Healthy Aging & Caregiving Fair

Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Learn more about healthy aging and family caregiving, related to cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease, and other related dementias.

STEM - Science | Exploring Pumpkins Using the Five Senses

Sat, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lilburn Branch

Explore a pumpkin with a sensorial experience using the five senses

Ciudadanía | Novedades en las Leyes de Inmigración - Presentado por MIRA USA

Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Participa en nuestro taller para entender las recientes actualizaciones en las leyes de inmigración.

Cancelled

Early Learning | Pumpkins Storytime

Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Let's celebrate fall! Join Ms. Nikki for pumpkin themed stories, songs, and rhymes! Learn about how pumpkins grow, what's inside them, and make a fun craft!

Learning Labs | Intro to Adobe Premiere Pro

Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Centerville Branch - Centerville Learning Lab

Join the Learning Labs as we show you the basics of Adobe Premiere Pro!

Kindergarten Readiness | Letter Camp

Sat, Oct 19, 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+

Hobbies | Bad Art : Pop Art

Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Community | Storytime and Culture Craft - Haiti

Sat, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms.Becca for a storytime to learn about Haiti's country and culture! We will sing songs and read stories so children can learn about Haitian culture and celebrate its vibrant traditions. Then, we will create a Haitian mountain landscape for our craft.

Explore the Library | Sensory Browsing Hour

Sun, Oct 20, 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.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Sun, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Centerville Branch - Centerville Learning Lab

Join the Learning Labs as we show you the basics of using the 3D Printer!

This event is full

Sun, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn and play Chess or Go in a friendly environment.

Cancelled

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics

Language Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

This event is full

Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A virtual meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

This event is full

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

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!

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Alexander Park; 800 Old Snellville HWY

Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join us for an OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

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

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

Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Health & Wellness | Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic

Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville 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.

Education | I/DD: Your Best Life Skills

Mon, Oct 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Virtual

Join us for monthly life skills classes for adults and teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and for their family members or caregivers. This month's topic is "Being A Good Citizen."

Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Cancelled

Mon, Oct 21, 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 | Trouble's Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club - "The Guest List" by Lucy Foley

Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Mon, Oct 21, 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 Guest List" by Lucy Foley!

Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

STEM - Science | STEAM Club - Marble Mayhem

Mon, Oct 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.

Mon, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us as we roll marbles down different materials, and learn about gravity!

Mon, Oct 21, 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.

Arts | Embroidery for Beginners - For Ages 13+

Mon, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Mon, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join other beginners for an introduction to embroidery!

Learning Lab - Serger Basics

Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn to use the library's sergers. Registration required.

Author Talk | Josh Malerman

Mon, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Mon, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join the author of "Bird Box" to discuss his newest horror novel "Incidents Around the House."

Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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.

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Join us at the Five Forks branch for Toddler Time! We read, sing, and play during this storytime, designed to target toddlers' developmental needs.

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Tue, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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!

Health & Wellness | Declutter to De-stress

Tue, Oct 22, 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.

Tue, Oct 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Did you know that physical clutter can have an impact on your mental health? Learn a few methods for decluttering and choose which method works best for you.

Tue, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

This event is full

STEM Science | Real Monsters??

Tue, Oct 22, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Fungus, and leeches, and octopi, oh my!! Come learn about many weird and cool facts about animals that can do the things we see in monster movies!

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

Tue, Oct 22, 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

Family | Crafting with Kids - Upcycled Book Pumpkin

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Wednesday, October 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Caretakers and students! Come as a team to learn how to upcycle a book into pumpkin decor!

Tue, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Tue, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Health & Wellness | Different Perspectives - Understanding Disabilities

Tue, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Tue, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Did you know that over 42 million people in the U.S. currently live with disabilities? Join us at the library to learn more about the different types of disabilities and we can all be better allies and advocates. Participants will get the chance to participate in an immersive experience that will further the understanding of what it is like to live with a sensory disability.

Learning Labs | Creative Engineering - Ganymede Station

Tue, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Teens aged 13-18 will explore engineering and architectural design by creating a moon base on Ganymede. They'll plan a thriving colony and showcase their innovative models and charts.

This event is full

Arts | Background Acting/Casting Tips - with casting expert Cynthia Smith

Tue, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Have you ever wondered how ordinary people get roles in major motion picture films?

"Babysitter's Club" Book Club

Tue, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Writing | Poetry Writers' Group

Tue, Oct 22, 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.

Health & Wellness | Flu & Covid Vaccine Clinic

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Lilburn 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.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Wed, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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.

STEM - Technology | From Pages to Pixels - Seniors Embrace Digital Literacy

Wed, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Beginner-friendly workshop aimed at seniors to learn essential computer skills in a supportive environment.

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

STEM Engineering | Recycled Engineering - Newspaper Towers

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Use your engineering, problem solving, and math skills to design a paper tower that will hold weight.

Family | Crafting with Kids - Upcycled Book Pumpkin

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Caretakers and students! Come as a team to learn how to upcycle a book into pumpkin decor!

This event is full

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Early Learning | Un Poquito de Español - ¡Octubre Divertido! Fun October!

Wed, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish? Join us this month for a fun bilingual storytime and activity!

Trick or Treat Bags w/ Cricut

Wed, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Need a bag to carry all your treats on Halloween? Come customize your own treat-or-treat bag using our Cricut equipment.

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Arts | Fake Up! - Special Effects Makeup at Home

Wed, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

The horror! Learn about different careers in special effects makeup. Then, unleash your creativity by discovering tips and tricks to make realistic looking effects using household products and makeup on a budget!

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Cancelled

Citizenship | US Citizenship Prep - Hybrid

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Are you about to take the exam and interview for US citizenship? Register for our eight-week course covering all subject matter related to the US Citizenship exam and interview.

This event is full

Learning Labs | Intro to Green Screen

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Learning Lab

Learn how to shoot and edit video using the green screen to change the appearance of your background location!

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Wed, Oct 23, 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, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Lilburn City Park; 76 Main Street 30047

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

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, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join Ms. Jana for a fun OUTDOORS storytime experience!

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Early Learning | Tricks, Treats, and Tales

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for a spooktacular storytime! Costumes are welcome! Ages 3 and up

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

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

Health & Wellness | Chair Yoga - Chair Yoga for Fall Prevention

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us for a free chair yoga class to learn and practice techniques that you can use at home. These techniques will help increase your balance and reduce your risk of a fall.

Literacy | Appy Hour

Thu, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

STEM - Technology | Coding in Scratch

Thu, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

STEM - Engineering | LEGO Challenge

Thu, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for an afternoon of LEGO!

Book Club | The Next Chapter - Suwanee Book Club

Thu, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us as we discuss "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak.

Cancelled

Community | Dungeons and Dragons and Donuts

Thu, Oct 24, 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.

Thu, Oct 24, 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 - ESL Movie Club

Thu, Oct 24, 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!

Arts | Quick Draw: Let's Learn Figure-Drawing!

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Arts | Halloween Masks

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn about the history of Halloween and make a mask to wear while out trick or treating!

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

A program where aspiring artists can learn the basics of traditional art, figure-drawing, and how to utilize negative spaces in your pieces.

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Thu, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Community | Family Traditions - Celebrating the People of One Fire

Thu, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Thu, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Celebrate the culture, history and art of the Eastern Cherokee tribe. Learn about this amazing indigenous people - The People of One Fire.

Learning Labs | Intro to Podcasting

Thu, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

Are you interested in starting a podcast? Register for our 2-hour workshop where we cover equipment, recording/editing, and publishing your podcast.

Book Club | "I Survived" Book Club

Thu, Oct 24, 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".

Community | Diwali Celebration

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch

Join us to learn about the history of Diwali and celebrate this special holiday with the Duluth community. Complete Paper Lamps/Diyas, enjoy cultural events and share your story about Diwali.

Arts | Comics Club - Drawing Animals

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

Learn how to draw animals and creatures from life and your imagination!

Thu, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:55pm

Five Forks Branch

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come play chess or checkers! Beginners welcome

Learning Labs | Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Registration opens Thursday, October 17 2024 at 6:00pm

Author Talk | Vanessa Riley - "Murder in Berkeley Square"

Thu, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Join award-winning author Vanessa Riley as she discusses her newest mystery, "Murder in Berkeley Square."

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Oct 25, 9:00am - 9:30am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime, just for babies and their grownups!

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Learning Labs | Office hours

Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 25, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Pop by the Lab to either ask your burning questions or work on your own project while a specialist works in the Lab right alongside you.

Learning Labs | Create Your Own Podcast

Fri, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Learning Lab

Are you interested in starting a podcast? Register for our two-hour workshop, which covers equipment, recording/editing, and publishing your podcast.

Registration opens Friday, October 18 2024 at 2:00pm

Cancelled

Community | Norcross Blood Drive

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Norcross Branch

Donate blood at the Norcross Branch to the Blood Connection. Every donation matters.

Environment | The Afterlife of Jack-O-Lanterns

Sat, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Jack-O-Lanterns are a fun tradition every Halloween - but don't throw them away when the season is over! Learn ways to repurpose and recycle your spooky creation.

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Community | Angels Breath of Life CPR Instruction

Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us at the Norcross Branch for CPR instruction from special guests Angels Breath of Life.

Learning Labs | Creating with Cricut

Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Learning Lab Makerspace #1

Learn how to use the Cricut Maker, EasyPress, and Cricut Design Space software.

Hobbies | Craftbending Adventures - Avatar the Last Airbender

Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for an exciting adventure where kids can dive into the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Unleash creativity with jewelry making based on the Airbender world and test your knowledge with trivia. It's a perfect blend of hands-on fun and brain-teasing challenges that'll leave young fans inspired and entertained!

Cancelled

Gaming | Party Time! Multiplayer Game Instruction

Sat, Oct 26, 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 the "Dogs In The Bark" game instructions and rules with free character sheets to take home!

Raising Resilience | Interplay for Resilience

Sun, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Cancelled

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics

Language Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

This event is full

Mon, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A virtual meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

This event is full

Early Learning | Spooky-Not-So-Spooky Fall Festival! - @Alexander Park; for ages 1-6

Mon, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:45am

Offsite

Join us in costume for some not-too-spooky tales and fun fall activities!

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

Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime - It's Fall Dress-Up Day!

Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to a Festive Storytime w/Ms. Danielle! Wear your favorite fall outfit or friendly costume as we read stories and enjoy music. For children ages 3 through 5.

Mon, Oct 28, 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).

STEM - Science | Skeleton and Anatomy Workshop

Mon, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

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

Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for a fangtastic program on human anatomy. We will discuss functions of organs and skeletons using plush models, then complete a skeleton-building craft.

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

Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Rescheduled

Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

New date Tuesday, October 22, 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!

Arts | Day of the Dead - Sugar Skulls Papercraft

Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come to the library and learn about the Day of the Dead and make your own paper sugar skull!

Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Literacy | Return to Hogwarts - Hagrid's Pumpkins

Mon, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us as we prepare pumpkins for the great hall, discuss Harry Potter, and make elephant toothpaste!

STEM - Engineering | Lego Junior Builders - Let's Get Spooky!

Mon, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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.

Arts | Embroidery for Beginners - For Ages 13+

Mon, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Mon, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join other beginners for an introduction to embroidery!

Explore the Library | Documentary Club - Miss Representation (2011)

Mon, Oct 28, 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 | Blender Basics

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Want to draw, sculpt, animate, or 3D print your own designs? Blender has the tools for you. Join us to go over the basics of Blender and get started making 3D models yourself!

Learning Labs | Intro to Podcasting

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

Attend this program to get an introduction on how to use the software and equipment for podcasting at the Learning Labs. AGES 12+.

Registration opens Monday, October 21 2024 at 6:00pm

Book Club | Hamilton Mill Book Club

Mon, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Early Learning | It's a BOO-tiful Day - Halloween @ Your Library

Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lilburn Branch

Join us at the Lilburn branch for a fun morning with stories, songs, spooky crafts and much more

Tue, Oct 29, 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.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime - It?s Fall Dress-Up Day!

Tue, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Festive Storytime w/Ms. Daneille! Wear your favorite fall outfit or friendly costume as we read stories and enjoy music. For children 0 through 2 years old.

STEM - Technology | Navigating Your Computer - Keyboard and Mouse Basics

Tue, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

This event is full

Tue, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Come learn the basics of using a keyboard and mouse.

Book Club | Bilingual/Korean - Korean Reading Club Atlanta (KRCA)

Tue, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch

Korean Reading Club for adults. "The Road Less Traveled," written by Scott Peck, will be the book for October to share thoughts and opinions.

Family | 3rd Annual StoryBook Dance

Tue, Oct 29, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Hi Friends and Families. Join us at our Third Annual StoryBook Dance. Come dressed as your favorite story book character and explore the literacy wonders of Centerville

Family | 3rd Annual StoryBook Dance

Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Acompáñanos para nuestro StoryBook Dance (Baile de Libro de Cuentos) anual. Ven vestido como su personaje favorito de libro de cuentos y explorar las maravillas de lectura.

Tue, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Arts | Bad Art Night - Artober

Tue, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

It's Artober! Come out and celebrate with us by making some bad art. Be creative, go wild, and have fun with it!

Tue, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Tue, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learning Labs | Creative Engineering - Ganymede Station

Tue, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Teens aged 13-18 will explore engineering and architectural design by creating a moon base on Ganymede. They'll plan a thriving colony and showcase their innovative models and charts.

This event is full

Gaming | Nevermore Escape Room

Tue, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Strange happenings on the grounds of the Nevermore school, including the disappearance of several students and staff. Do you have the skills to solve the mysterious goings ons and save the missing people?

Education | Who Was/What Is/Where Is Trivia Contest

Tue, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Have you read any WHO WAS/WHAT IS/WHERE IS books? Come in and let's test your knowledge with a fun trivia contest!

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

Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Health & Wellness | Infertility Support Group

Tue, Oct 29, 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.

Writing | Budding Authors' Writing Club

Tue, Oct 29, 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!

Learning Labs - Intro to Tinkercad

Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn how to design 3D models to 3D print with Tinkercad.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 22 2024 at 6:00pm

Early Learning | Spooky Spiders Storytime

Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Creepy, crawly, and scary, oh my! Enjoy spider stories, learn why they're important, and make a fun craft.

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

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

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

Collins Hill Branch

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

Early Learning | Book Character Dress Up Storytime

Wed, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Dress up as your favorite (non-scary) book character and enjoy storytime with us!

Early Learning | Costume Storytime

Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Explore the Library | Celebrate Suwanee's Birthday! - Celebrate 20 years of the Suwanee Branch Library!

Wed, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Join us to celebrate Suwanee Branch Library's 20th anniversary! Drop in at any time to take a walk down memory lane and share why you love our library!

Cancelled

Family | Magic Wizard Hats! - Let's practice shapes!

Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch

We will learn and practice making different shapes with paper! The ultimate goal is to make a magic wizard hat!

Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Arts | Pumpkin Painting

Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come paint a pumpkin to represent your favorite book character! Registration required.

This event is full

Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Wed, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Cancelled

Wed, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

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.

Cancelled

Gaming | Spooky Trivia - History Behind the Game

Wed, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Do you like Trivia and working as a team? Come and join us to learn all about the history of the game and then play some spooky-themed Trivia.

Wed, Oct 30, 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.

Cancelled

Book Club | Genre Jumpers

Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Wed, Oct 30, 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 Horror, and the book we will be reading is titled "Lone Women" by Victor LaValle.

Book Club | Themed Book Club for Adults

Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Offsite

Join us at TradeWind Coffee Co. for a friendly discussion about books that fit this month's theme: Dystopian. We'll discuss books about an imaginary place or condition in which everything is as bad as possible.

Early Learning | Ninja Storytime

Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Let the library be your dojo for the night and join Ms. Becca for a stealthy storytime all about ninjas! We'll listen to ninja stories, sing songs, and you can put your skills to the test to see if you might have what it takes to be a ninja warrior!

Community | Legends & Lore of Haunted Georgia - Ghostly Encounters

Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Experience the ghostly side of Georgia with our haunted places program - where the past and paranormal intersect in the most eerie ways.

Learning Labs | Getting Started with Productivity Apps

Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Come learn how to use productivity apps like Notion to streamline your personal life or small business.

Registration opens Wednesday, October 16 2024 at 9:00am

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Wed, Oct 30, 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, Oct 31, 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.

Early Learning | Spooky-Not-So-Spooky Fall Festival! - @Lilburn City Park; for ages 1-6

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Offsite

Join us in costume for some not-too-spooky tales and fun fall activities!

Early Learning | A Spook-tacular Storytime

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Some spooky and silly stories for children to enjoy! Come dressed-up in your best costume and join us to sing and read along to some silly spooky stories together!

Education | IDD: Your Best Life Skills

Thu, Oct 31, 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 October is Citizenship.

Cancelled

Arts | Colorful Calaveras

Thu, Oct 31, 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.

Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us to learn about the Day of the Dead with a fun scratch art activity

Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Thu, Oct 31, 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, Oct 31, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Thu, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Family | Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Thu, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Thu, Oct 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos through crafts for the whole family and learn the history of this day.

Literacy | Frankenstein Day

Thu, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a frightfully good time doing Frankenstein's monster- themed activities including making your own Frankenstein edible treat and writing a short horror story.

Thu, Oct 31, 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.

Education | History's Mysteries - For Teens & Adults

Fri, Nov 01, 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 01, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Explore mysteries from history!

Arts | Happy Birthday Hello Kitty!

Fri, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come to Norcross and learn about the history of this cultural icon while celebrating her 50th birthday with us!

Family | Southern Ballet Theatre Presents!

Sat, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us as Southern Ballet Theatre presents excerpts from "The Nutcracker" and "A Very Grinchy Christmas"!

STEM - Engineering | Lego Club

Sat, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Early Learning | Family Storytime - Giving Thanks

Sat, Nov 02, 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 giving thanks.

Community | Local Author Day

Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Come out and celebrate local authors from across Gwinnett County!

Health & Wellness | Essential Oils for Energy and Resilience

Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us and experience how essential oils could boost our mind and body to have positive energy. These natural materials could help to recover and heal our exhausted daily life.

Learning Labs | Beginner Arduino Workshop

Sat, Nov 02, 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.

Community | Day of the Dead Craft Day

Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us as we learn about the popular Latin American holiday: Day of the Dead, also known as Dia de los Muertos. We will also be doing a fun Day of the Dead craft activity.

Writing | NaNoWriMo Teen Workshop

Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Always wanted to write a book but never known where to start? Join the Lawrenceville Library as we prepare to participate in National Novel Writing Month, where we'll share plot ideas and discuss tips and tricks for staying on top of our word count goals!

Finance & Budget | Building Financial Resilience - Using Morningstar for Novice Investors

Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

For those who want to learn about investing and need to know a good place to start, we'll explore useful features of Morningstar, a resource provided free to GCPL cardholders.

Finance & Budget | Building Financial Resilience - Using ValueLine for Novice Investors

Sat, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

For those who want to learn about investing and need to know a good place to start. We'll explore Value Line, a resource provided free of charge to GCPL cardholders.

Sun, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Cancelled

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics

Language Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

This event is full

Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A virtual meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

This event is full

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

Mon, Nov 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.

Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Book Club | Murder with a Twist - Mystery/Fiction Book Club - "The Club" by Ellery Lloyd

Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Mon, Nov 04, 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 04, 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 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Cancelled

Mon, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Mon, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Education | K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club

Mon, Nov 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.

Mon, Nov 04, 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!

STEM - Engineering | School Age Science - Airplanes!

Mon, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for our exciting program series exploring science with hands-on experiments! This month, we will learn all about paper airplanes!

Citizenship | Kids Pick the President - Mock Election

Mon, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Are you not yet old enough to vote? Join us for a mock election to learn about the process and choose the next president: Eagle or Turkey.

Mon, Nov 04, 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 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Arts | Embroidery for Beginners - For Ages 13+

Mon, Nov 04, 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 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join other beginners for an introduction to embroidery!

Mon, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Nov 05, 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 05, 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 05, 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.

Literacy | National Novel Writing Month - Drop-in event

Tue, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula Library to take the National Novel Writing Novel challenge!

STEM - Technology | Senior Computer Class

Tue, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

This event is full

Tue, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Do you need help learning and getting started with some technology as a senior? Come join us to learn some computer basics!

Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - DIY Cookie Decorating

Tue, Nov 05, 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

Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Wednesday, November 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

A cooking program for children and their accompanying adults.

Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Tue, Nov 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.

Tue, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Tue, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

To provide homework help to kids in grades K-8.

Learning Labs | Filmmaking Bootcamp

Tue, Nov 05, 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 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio #2

Learn everything you need to know to start filming!

Registration opens Tuesday, October 22 2024 at 9:00am

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

Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Writing | Get Inkspired!

Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Explore your creativity and hone your storytelling skills at our Teen Writers Workshop. Bring your original writing and join us for interactive sessions and constructive feedback! Discover the power of your unique voice alongside fellow aspiring writers.

Writing | Poetry Writers' Group

Tue, Nov 05, 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, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Wed, Nov 06, 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 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Wed, Nov 06, 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 | Dino Day! - For Ages 3 - 5

Wed, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Come try some dinosaur themed activities with us!

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Wed, Nov 06, 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 06, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Writing | Writing Your Memoirs

Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Wed, Nov 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - DIY Cookie Decorating

Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

A cooking program for children and their accompanying adults.

This event is full

Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

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

Wed, Nov 06, 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 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

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

STEM - Science | Super Science - Sound

Wed, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn all about acoustics and sounds with different objects.

Wed, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Wed, Nov 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

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 06, 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 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Wed, Nov 06, 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.

Cancelled

Personalized Christmas Ornaments w/ Glowforge

Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Gaming | Chess Club

Wed, Nov 06, 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!

CapCut for Social Media

Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Making short form videos for social media doesn?t have to be confusing! This class will walk you step-by-step on how to merge audio, video clips, and text to create post-ready videos using CapCut.

Wed, Nov 06, 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.

Registration opens Wednesday, October 23 2024 at 9:00am

Family | Bring Hygge to Your Home

Wed, Nov 06, 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 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Hygge means an atmosphere of comfort and coziness, leading to a deep feeling of contentment. We will explore Hygge and enjoy some cozy treats. Blankets and slippers are encouraged!

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Thu, Nov 07, 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 07, 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 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Thu, Nov 07, 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.

Emprendimiento | Cómo iniciar su negocio - Presentado por Prospera

Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

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

Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Aprenda cómo iniciar su propio negocio de la manera correcta.

Community | Homeschool Hangout: Teen Edition - Friendship Bracelets with Kumihimo Wheel

Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Nov 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Dacula Branch

Create your own Kumihimo wheel and craft colorful friendship bracelets at this fun library workshop! Learn about the history and origins of this traditional Japanese braiding technique while making unique designs to share with friends. Perfect for expressing creativity, learning new skills, and exploring cultural traditions!

Literacy | Read to Mr. BunBun

Thu, Nov 07, 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.

Community | Card Making for a Cause - National Family Caregivers Month

Thu, Nov 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us In honor of National Family Caregivers Month and the spirit of Thanksgiving to show your gratitude and support for caregivers in our community. You will create and assemble cards that convey a message of gratitude.

Jobs & Career | Career Canvas - Painting Your Professional Resume

Thu, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Literacy | READing Paws

Thu, Nov 07, 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.

Cancelled

Culinary Arts | A Sip of Tea History

Thu, Nov 07, 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.

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Join us as we seep into tea history to discover its origins and how tea around the world looks today! There will be a small tasting element.

Registration opens Sunday, October 20 2024 at 9:00am

Language Learning | Movies in English

Thu, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Culinary Arts | Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice - Smoothies Edition

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

This sweet and creamy pumpkin pie smoothie tastes just like pumpkin pie filling. It?s perfect for a healthy and filling breakfast, dessert and/or snack!

Raising Resilience | Internet Safety For Kids

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come to the library to learn how you can stay safe on the internet with tips from Corporal Andres Camacho from Gwinnett Police Department.

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Thu, Nov 07, 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 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Writing | Writers Club

Thu, Nov 07, 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: Family!

Thu, Nov 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Nov 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Community | Magic: The Gathering

Thu, Nov 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

To provide homework help to kids in grades K-8.

Thu, Nov 07, 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.

Learning Labs | 3D Design with TinkerCAD

Thu, Nov 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

Learn how to design 3D models to 3D print with Tinkercad.

Registration opens Thursday, October 24 2024 at 9:00am

Raising Resilience | Book Debates

Thu, Nov 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Have a favorite book that everyone needs to read? Join us for our Book Debates, where we'll determine which book is the Suwanee Library's Book of the Year.

STEM - Mathematics | Math Club

Thu, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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 07, 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 07, 6:00pm - 7:55pm

Five Forks Branch

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come play chess or checkers! Beginners welcome

Learning Labs | Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Registration opens Thursday, October 31 2024 at 6:00pm

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Thu, Nov 07, 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.

Health & Wellness | The Wonders of Forest Bathing

Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us to explore the calming effects of forest bathing, where nature's embrace offers a rejuvenating escape and a path to inner peace.

Early Learning | Stages of Learning Through Play

Fri, Nov 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join Ms. Kathy and friends from Play2Learn and Gwinnett Building Babies Brains for story time, music and movement, and early learning activities for children, 0-5, and their parents or caregivers. It will be jam packed with learning and fun!

Health & Wellness | Stretch It Out - Chair Yoga

Fri, Nov 08, 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 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Come learn about gentle yoga poses that can be done at home in a chair.

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Fri, Nov 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Duluth Branch

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

Registration opens Friday, November 1 2024 at 2:30pm

Learning Labs | 48-Hour Film Competition

Fri, Nov 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

48 hours to write, shoot, edit, and upload a film! Participation can be done completely virtual! It is not mandatory to attend in-person registration. Registering here will sign you up for competing, and the registration form will be emailed on the 8th. In-person registration is at 6pm at the Duluth branch and will have games and an opportunity to win a special advantage... The element that must be included in the film will be announced/emailed at 7pm. Films must be uploaded 48 hours later.

Community | Veterans Empowerment Expo

Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join other Veterans and their families for an informative panel discussion, access to resources, and support services that will empower you in civilian life.

Health & Wellness | Chair Yoga

Sat, Nov 09, 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!

Health & Wellness | Healthy Living Workshop

Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join community health experts for a brief wellness workshop to learn more about maintaining your physical, mental, and social health.

Family | READing Paws

Sat, Nov 09, 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.

Jobs & Career | Resume Rehab - A Lunch and Learn Workshop

Sat, Nov 09, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Bring your own lunch and learn about current best practices--including using AI. Use your Gmail account to create a resume that will pass an Applicant Tracking System. Create your elevator speech and audit your LinkedIn account. Registration is required and opens one week before the workshop.

Gaming | Great Puzzle Race

Sat, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Grab some teammates and see if you can win our Great Puzzle Race!

Genealogy | Genealogy for Beginners

Sat, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Are you interested in Genealogy, but don't know where to start? Come to our genealogy program and learn how to use the free tools available at the library.

Learning Labs | Beginner Arduino Workshop

Sat, Nov 09, 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.

Early Learning | 100 Days of Kindergarten

Sat, Nov 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Let your kindergartener show you what they have learned in the first 100 days of school. Join us for storytime, activities, crafts and much more.

Learning Labs | Intro to Basic Alterations

Sat, Nov 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn to make basic alterations to clothing so it fits and feels better. Registration required.

Registration opens Saturday, November 2 2024 at 2:30pm

Health & Wellness | Relaxing Art - DIY Gift Wrap Paper!

Sun, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Sun, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Get ready for the holiday season or for any gift-giving occasion in a budget & eco-friendly way! Design your own DIY wrapping paper in this relaxing crafternoon program!

Gaming | Chess & Go

Sun, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn and play Chess or Go in a friendly environment.

Gaming | Chess Club

Sun, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Nov 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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.

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

Tue, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Tue, Nov 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 - "Then She Was Gone" by Lisa Jewell

Tue, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

This event is full

Tue, Nov 12, 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 "Then She Was Gone" by Lisa Jewell.

Job & Career | Teen Life Skills - Budgets

Tue, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Do you know how to manage money to prepare for future purchases and life events? Learn how to create and maintain a budget!

Culinary Arts | Ramen Deviled Eggs

Tue, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us at Norcross as we switch up and elevate a classic side dish!

Culinary Arts | Cooking Together - Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tue, Nov 12, 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.

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

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

Tue, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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!

STEM - Science | Strawberry DNA

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Humans are not the only ones with DNA! Come learn more about DNA and how to extract it from strawberries.

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Arts | Art Club: Creative Partners - Feather Painting

Tue, Nov 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.

Tue, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn new art techniques by exploring your own creative process.

Community | Native American Heritage Month

Tue, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Celebrate Native American Heritage month at the Snellville Library!

Tue, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learning Labs | Filmmaking Bootcamp

Tue, Nov 12, 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 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio #2

Learn everything you need to know to start filming!

Registration opens Tuesday, October 22 2024 at 9:00am

Arts | Natural Ink Making

Tue, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Native Americans have a rich tradition of creating colorful and brilliant inks and dyes using local vegetation. Join us as we explore our history, learn how to make natural inks, and create a piece of art you can take home.

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

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Science | Observe the Night Sky

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for a night sky viewing with special guest Tom Faller. Learn about basic astronomy, then go outside to view the Moon and other celestial objects through a telescope!

Book Club | ATL Reads Virtual Book Club

Tue, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and discuss "There There" by Tommy Orange. ATL Reads Book Club welcomes all who enjoy reading a variety of genres.

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

Wed, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

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

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!

Community | Homeschool Hangout

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Arts | Norcross Connect - Guided Fall Birch Tree Painting

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.

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 opens Wednesday, November 6 2024 at 1:00pm

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

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.

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!

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

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.

Community | Family Game Night - La Loteria

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, 5:30pm - 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

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!

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

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

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.

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, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

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.

STEM - Technology | Coding in Scratch

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

Lilburn Branch

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

Cancelled

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

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.

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.

Gaming | Dungeons & Drama

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.

Registration opens Thursday, October 24 2024 at 9:00am

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

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!

Registration opens Thursday, October 31 2024 at 9:00am

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

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.