Literacy | Read to Oliver the Cat - Gwinnett County Public Library

Family | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Aug 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

Norcross Branch

Join us for stories and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start!

Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join in the fun with the whole family as we read stories and sing songs!

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Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Shy or nervous readers can practice reading with a patient and furry friend.

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Culture | Korean Buchaechum Dance

Sat, Aug 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Join us for a Korean Buchaechum Dance performance presented by the Hansarang Church.

Book Club | Half Past History

Sat, Aug 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Snellville Branch

History lovers unite! Learn about one of the most notorious spies of WWII!

Book Club | KRCA - Korean Reading Club of Atlanta

Sat, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch

Korean Reading Club for adults. The August selection is "The Merchant of Venice" by Shakespeare.

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

STEM - Science | Celebrating Honey Bees

Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Celebrate World Honey Bee Day by learning about how these vital insects protect the environment!

Rescheduled

Book Club | KRCA - Korean Reading Club of Atlanta

Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

New date Saturday, August 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch

Korean Reading Club for adults. The August selection is "The Merchant of Venice" by Shakespeare.

Learning Labs | Cricut for Business

Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace

Learn how to use the Cricut for your small business!

Culture | Korean Fan Dance

Sat, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Experience the beauty of the Korean Fan Dance as Korea marks 81 years of independence.

Culture | Senbazuru

Sun, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn about the Japanese tradition of Senbazuru and how to make an origami crane.

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Sun, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch - Centerville Makerspace and Recording Studio

A hands-on program showing how to operate a sewing machine.

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Jobs & Career | Careers at NASA

Sun, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

NASA Ambassador Johnathan Brackett explores diverse career paths at NASA beyond traditional astronaut roles.

Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for a storytime just for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:15am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join Ms. Mirka for tummy time and early literacy fun for babies under 1!

Mon, Aug 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under with a caregiver.

Early Learning | Baby and Me

Mon, Aug 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Mon, Aug 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join Ms. Elissa for a baby and parent storytime with fun stories and songs!

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Vivid Volcanoes

Mon, Aug 17, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to our afternoon Preschool Storytime designed for children ages 4 and 5.

Mon, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Beat the heat, learn more about volcanoes, and create your own vivid volcano craft!

STEM - Science | DIY DNA

Mon, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us to make your own DNA extraction kit from household chemicals.

Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - "The Mystery Guest" by Nita Prose

Mon, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Mon, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Offsite

Join the Grayson Mystery Book Club! If trouble's brewing, it may be on our menu.

STEM - Mathematics | Magic: the Gathering

Mon, Aug 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come experience Magic: The Gathering with your Centerville community! Open to beginners and experienced players.

STEM - Science | Grow a Beanstalk

Mon, Aug 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us to decorate your own nursery pot and plant some magical beans to take home and grow!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Mon, Aug 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies volunteer.

Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Improve everyday English speaking skills through interactive ESL conversations and learning at the library.

Learning Labs | Labs Open House

Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace,Duluth Recording Studio

Come see all the neat equipment and software that the Learning Labs has to offer!

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace

A hands-on demonstration of sewing machine operation. Space is limited, registration is required.

This event is full

Learning Labs | Professional Video Editing

Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn how to become a professional editor with Adobe Premiere Pro!

This event is full

Early Learning | Baby and Me

Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Lilburn Branch

Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for babies and their caregivers.

Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for a Storytime dedicated just for babies and their caregivers!

Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Join Ms. Elissa for a storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lilburn Branch

We will use fun books, music, and more to introduce pre-literacy skills to our toddlers.

Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for an engaging storytime where children ages 1-2 learn while they play!

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us for simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities for the little learners.

Tue, Aug 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Toddler Storytime designed for young toddlers ages 15 months to 3 years old.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Tue, Aug 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Storytime for babies and toddlers ages 0-2.

Health & Wellness | Feeding Healthy Infants

Tue, Aug 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Aug 18, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Unsure if your baby is getting the right nutrition? Learn about infant feeding and nutrition with the experts.

Education | IDD - Open Your World

Tue, Aug 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

A storytime to help your child become ready to read with stories, games and songs!

Tue, Aug 18, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Open Your World Book Clubs offer adult IDD readers chances to build their literacy skills.

Arts | Bad Poetry Day

Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us to learn about famous bad poetry and create bad poems of your own!

Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.

Education | Homework Help

Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students (grade 1-8) who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.

Arts | Little Activist: Tyree Guyton

Tue, Aug 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

The Little Activist program highlights influential moments throughout history! Following the discussion is a craft.

STEM - Engineering | Thinking Like Birds - Building a Nest

Tue, Aug 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grayson Branch

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

Tue, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Discover if you can match or exceed the nest building skills of a bird!

Writing | Writing Circle

Tue, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join the Writing Circle: focus, minimize distractions, and connect with local writers!

Education | Homework Help

Tue, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Trained volunteers provide free homework help for students in grades K-5.

Book Club | Stitch & Tell

Tue, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Bring your fiber arts project and join the monthly Stitch & Tell book club.

Entrepreneurship | Growing Your Business - Data & Dinner with Reference Solutions

Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Discover how to use the Reference Solutions database to pinpoint high-potential customers and grow your outreach.

Health & Wellness | CPR Training

Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Learn the basics of CPR and choking first aid with a certified instructor.

Senior Living | Alzheimer's Caregiver Support

Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Navigate caring for those with memory loss together. We provide essential tools and heartfelt support.

Gaming | Chess & Checkers

Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come play and learn more about the classic board games of chess and checkers!

Learning Labs | Game Makers Group - Make a Platformer

Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Makerspace

Learn to make a video game as a group during this 2-month workshop.

Registration is now closed

Learning Labs | 3D Printing Basics - Intro a la impresora 3D

Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom

Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printer! ¡Aprende lo básico de cómo usar una impresora 3D!

Early Learning | Pajama Storytime

Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us in your pajamas for a special evening storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes!

Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Join Ms. Nikki for an engaging storytime where children ages 0-2 learn while they play!

Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for storytime with stories, songs, and activities for ages 2 and under.

Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for a storytime just for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch

Join Ms. Kathy for toddler stories, songs, and social play. For ages 1 to 2!

Wed, Aug 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch

Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children.

Wed, Aug 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come join us for different themed stories for the month and activities!

Wed, Aug 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5.

Entrepreneurship | Growing Your Business - Lunch & Learn with Reference Solutions

Wed, Aug 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

Boost school readiness through engaging stories, songs, and games that build early literacy!

Wed, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Discover how to use the Reference Solutions database to pinpoint high-potential customers and grow your outreach.

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Sphero

Wed, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Centerville Branch

Calling all homeschoolers! Come hang out and build an obstacle course for Sphero Robots!

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Forensic Science

Wed, Aug 19, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for tummy time! For babies in the pre-walking stage and their caregivers.

Wed, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Explore forensic science with fellow homeschoolers through hands-on learning and mystery-solving fun.

Learning Labs | Intro to Tinkercad

Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace

Learn how to design 3D models with Tinkercad!

STEM - Science | Homeschool Hangout - Density

Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us for a hands-on science experiment to make fun, colorful lava lamps!

Computer Literacy | Computer Basics

Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn computer basics with other adults in a non-judgmental environment.

STEM - Science | Build a Catapult

Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a STEM challenge! We will learn about catapults and how they work.

Writing | Be the Author

Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room

Be the author of your own stories. Help create an anthology.

Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.

Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

STEM - Science | Spud Sparks - Electricity from potatoes!

Wed, Aug 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us to practice your reading skills. Sessions are first come, first served.

Wed, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

For National Potato Day, learn how you can turn everyday potatoes into electricity.

This event is full

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Wed, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join fellow family history enthusiasts to discuss genealogy research and get advice on research.

Finance & Budget | In This Economy: Auto Buying

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Buying a car is hard, but in this economy? Come learn about buying a car.

Culinary Arts | Caribbean Delight: Tostones

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us in making these crispy, twice-fried green plantains, the perfect Caribbean appetizer.

This event is full

Book Club | Themed Book Club

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Offsite

This month's theme is Back to School: books that are in an academic setting.

Early Learning | Sea Life Storytime

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca under the sea for a storytime about life beneath the wonderful waves!

Learning Labs | Photo Retouching

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio

Learn how to digitize, restore and preserve old photos.

Learning Labs | Product Photography Basics

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio

Learn how to photograph your products so they look great.

Learning Labs | Photoshop for Design

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio

Come learn the basics of using Adobe Photoshop for graphic design work.

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Practice English conversation on various topics and subjects!

Early Learning | Evening Storytime

Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a special evening storytime with books, songs, and rhymes; pajamas and stuffies are encouraged! For children of all ages from 0-5 with a caregiver.

Book Club | Murder With Friends! - Our Virtual Murder Mystery Book Club!

Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about The Last Flight by Julie Clark.

Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Centerville Branch

Snuggle up with a book for Baby & Me! Designed for caregivers and their babies.

Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Join Ms. Nikki for an engaging storytime where children ages 3-5 build kindergarten readiness skills!

Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for Preschool Storytime with stories, songs, and kindergarten readiness activities.

Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Calling all babies! Join us for a baby storytime at the library!

Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Join Ms. Elissa for a storytime designed to boost kindergarten readiness.

Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for an engaging storytime where children ages 3-5 build kindergarten readiness skills!

Book Club | Mystery Book Club

Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Fun stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and activities to introduce story time to our little learners.

Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Each month we discuss a preselected Mystery book. This month is "Murder in an Italian Village."

Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime

Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us for stories, silly dances, and fun songs to engage early learning!

Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Thu, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Senior Living | Senior Tech Confidence

Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Discover AI basics, everyday uses, and practical tools in a beginner-friendly introduction.

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STEM - Technology | Authored by AI

Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn about current AI controversies in book writing and discuss ethical use to supplement storycraft.

Language Learning | Movies in English

Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Virtual ESL Movie Club improving everyday English through film-based conversation and vocabulary practice.

Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.

Health & Wellness | Button Your Bag

Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Come make some back to school buttons to deck out your backpack!