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Education | Historical Heroes: Nina Mae McKinney

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

Nina Mae McKinney was a pioneer of the silver screen, breaking barriers as one of the first Black actresses to gain significant recognition in Hollywood. Despite her immense talent and early success, she faced the harsh realities of racial prejudice in the film industry. Learn how she overcame adversity and found success.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Education |

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STEM - Science | Science Library: Myocology - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+
Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 10:15am
Virtual
Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime
Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join Ms. Mirka for a special tummy time to help your little one build confidence in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills! Perfect for pre-walkers, ages 1 and under.
Finance & Budget | Smart Money for Parents
Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Learn how to budget, save, and plan for you and your children.
Registration is now closed
Literacy | Adult Spelling Bee
Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join us for some friendly competition at our Adult Spelling Bee!
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 3 and under.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join us to work on improving your English Language skills. This program provides a welcoming space to practice speaking English, build confidence, and connect with others!
Early Learning | Meet Me at the Park - Storytime at Suwanee Town Center on Main
Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Meet Ms. Nikki at the park for some outside storytime fun! We'll sing silly songs, read engaging stories, and enjoy the outdoors. Recommended to dress for messy play and to bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you can! This program is intended for ages 5 and under, with caregiver(s).
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, Mar 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs! For children, ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult(s).
Computer Literacy | Senior living - Understanding AI
Mon, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Centerville Branch
Basic introduction to what (AI) Artificial Intelligence actually is and how using it on your computer can be helpful-or possibly misleading!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room
Practice conversational English with non-native speakers. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words. Learn about your local library and the free digital resources.
Author Talk | Marie Benedict
Mon, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict on her book tour for her new historical fiction novel, "Daughter of Egypt."
Registration is now closed
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!
Education | Homework Help
Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Children will receive one-on-one assistance with their school homework by volunteers. Walk in sessions are on a first come basis.
Health & Wellness | Library Play Day - with Live Healthy Gwinnett
Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive play!
Community | Quest for Knowledge - The 12 Labors Challenge
Mon, Mar 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Take on the role of Heracles and complete mini-challenges inspired by his legendary 12 Labors. Earn stamps for each task and become a Library Hero!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Mar 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.
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Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Mar 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.
Education | Homework Help
Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
To provide homework help to kids in grades K-8.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English by practicing their English Fluency through Daily life conversation
Learning Labs | Youtube Intros Made Easy - With Canva and iMovie
Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace
In this beginner-friendly program, we will cover the easiest way to create your own YouTube intro and add it to your video footage using just Canva and iMovie.
This event is full
Arts | Theatre Workshop - Working Together
Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join us for this monthly workshop for high schoolers where we will explore self expression and the acting process, analyze dramatic texts, all in a fun and supportive environment! This month, we'll talk about working together as an ensemble.
Family | Let's Celebrate Women's History Month!
Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Bring the whole family out for a fun evening where we will celebrate Women's History Month!
Book Club | Hamilton Mill
Mon, Mar 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a lively discussion every month about a book chosen by group members.
Environment | Plant and Grow - UGA Master Gardeners Seed Swap & An Introduction to Orchids
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
Meet UGA Extension Master Gardeners to learn growing tips and participate in a seed swap from 10am-12pm. Join us at 11am to hear our guest speaker, Tony Whitaker, discuss the ins and outs of how to grow orchids.
Community | Tummy Time
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join us for our weekly Tummy Time! This is an opportunity for playtime for pre-walking babies and their parents/caregivers to connect while meeting other families in the community. This program is designed for babies under one year and their caregivers.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
This storytime uses simple books, songs, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Tue, Mar 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.
This event is full
Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club
Tue, Mar 24, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories. In March, we will begin reading "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott.
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Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students, in grades 1-5, who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.
Book Club | Read, Explore, Create - The Magic Tree House Book Club
Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Centerville Branch
Get ready for an adventure through time and space in our book club for early readers! Our goal is to increase literacy by giving young children a fun space to engage with books. Each program includes a fun activity based on the reading!
Arts | Art Club - Painting Garden Rocks
Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Personalize your garden by adding hand-painted garden rock plant labels. Identify your native plants and educate your garden visitors!
Health & Wellness | Library Play Day - with Live Healthy Gwinnett
Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grayson Branch
Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive play, fun games, crafts, and more!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.
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STEM - Technology | Animating in Blender - Learning How to Animate Character Rigs
Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us in "Animating in Blender", where you'll learn the basics of character rigs, including how to pose them, create facial expressions, lip sync, and animate body movements.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students. This is first-come, first-served. Students must bring a homework assignment.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Education | Reading Buddies
Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Reading Buddies- where your child can practice and become an active reader!
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Book Club | Stitch & Tell - "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde
Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join us for Stitch & Tell, a creative book club where we will explore different literary worlds and work on a fiber arts project. This month, we're discussing The "Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dacula Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies Member.
College Prep | Standing Out - Activities, Awards & Your Application Story
Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Your experiences beyond the classroom matter. Learn how to showcase your extracurricular activities, leadership roles, community involvement, and accomplishments in a way that tells a compelling story. We'll help you start building your activities list, student resume, and a strategy for what to focus on in the coming months.
Gaming | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns
Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Come to learn how to play, learn more about, and/or come enjoy the classic board games of chess and checkers!
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us for homework help to kids in grades K-8.
Rescheduled
Environment | Mushrooms of Georgia - Foraging and Identification
Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Tuesday, March 24, 6:30pm - 7:35pm
Duluth Branch
Join Ranger Darling for an engaging introduction to the fascinating world of fungi. Learn how to safely identify common mushrooms in Georgia, explore their ecological roles, and discover their cultural and medicinal significance.
Learning Labs | Game Makers Group
Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
This is a weekly discussion group where we will cover a wide array of game-making topics and provide optional challenges and projects for aspiring game creators.
Environment | Mushrooms of Georgia - Foraging and Identification
Tue, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 7:35pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ranger Darling for an engaging introduction to the fascinating world of fungi. Learn how to safely identify common mushrooms in Georgia, explore their ecological roles, and discover their cultural and medicinal significance.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie for Toddler Time! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers ages 0-2 and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mountain Park Branch
Designed for babies and toddlers, this storytime uses simple books, music, and movement to introduce our youngest listeners to storytime. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your toddler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs! For children ages 0-2, and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us 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.
Early Learning | Preschool Stations - Spring Season
Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come join us for stories, songs, and activities to learn about different topics each month!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah as we explore the letters of the alphabet in a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 2-5).
Kingergarten Readiness | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.
Health & Wellness | Taichi for Wellness
Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join us for Taichi at the library! This progressive Chen Style class introduces gentle, meditative movements that can build physical strength, improve balance, and reduce stress.
Learning Labs | Make a Business QR Code Display
Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio
Want a way to easily link customers to your website? Attend this program to learn how to use the Learning Labs to create a QR Code and engrave it with our Glowforge Laser Cutter!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Mar 25, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Mountain Park Branch
Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills which help children become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Mar 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read with stories, games and songs!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.
Education | Homework Help
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Children will receive one-on-one assistance with their school homework by volunteers. Walk in sessions are on a first come basis.
STEM - Technology | AI Gets Me - Common Sense Media
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
As AI chatbots become more lifelike, it is easy to blur the lines between the real and virtual worlds. In this workshop, we explore how chatbots differ from human friendships and how to build healthy relationships with technology.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Calling all children in grades K-5! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! Children are seen on a first-come basis.
Early Learning | Un Poquito de Español - A Little Bit of Spanish
Wed, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Do you want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish language and culture? Join us for a unique experience full of fun, differently themed bilingual stories, games & crafts!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Calling all children in grades 1-5! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! In January, February and March, sessions will run on a first-come, first-served basis.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Learn and practice read-aloud skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy! Reading out loud to a buddy helps build confidence, increase fluency, and understanding.
Education | Homework Help
Wed, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers are available to assist students of all ages at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch.
Language Learning | Basic English in Your Language
Wed, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn and practice English in your language (Spanish) in a welcoming environment. Aprende y practica el Inglés en su idioma (Español) en un ambiente amistoso.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. Sessions last 30 minutes and are first come first serve.
Learning Labs | Make Color Photos Pop
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio
A demonstration on ways to enhance the colors in your photography using Adobe Photoshop.
Language Learning | Conversations in English @ the CoOp
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Book Club | Genre Jumpers
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room,Snellville Meeting Room
This in-person book club will explore books from different genres every month. Fiction, Non Fiction, Graphic Novels, Sci-Fi and more. This month's pick is "Allegedly" by Tiffany D. Jackson.
Author Talk | Marissa McFarland
Wed, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join author Marissa McFarland as she discusses her debut novel, "When Goodbyes Begin," a heartfelt, multi-generational story about identity, sacrifice, and coming home.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment.
Book Club | The Love Lit Lounge - A Romance Book Club
Wed, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mountain Park Branch
Frequent visitor of the Romance aisle? Grab a seat and get comfy with your community members as we discuss this month's book selection.
Book Club | Books on Tap - "The Coworker" by Freida McFadden
Wed, Mar 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Join us for a unique book club experience at your favorite local growler bar, Exhibit A(le)! This isn't your average book discussion - it's a relaxed, laid-back vibe with craft beer in hand.
Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Join us to practice English in a welcoming environment. The facilitator is bilingual in Korean and English.
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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie for Preschool Storytime! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
Practice English conversations on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and crafts to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten, this program is designed to meet the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.
Kindergarten Readiness | ABC 123 - Kindergarten, Here we Come!
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join us to celebrate learning our alphabet with stories and early literacy activities!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come join us for stories, songs and active play! Different stories and songs to get your little ones to energize and play!
Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.
Health & Wellness | Stretch It Out! - Chair Yoga
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Socialize with your community while learning a new skill. Come learn about gentle yoga poses that can be done at home in a chair.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!
Community | Women's History Month - Forging the Future: Women Designing for Sustainability
Thu, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Celebrate Women's History Month with us in honor of the 2026 theme, Forging the Future: Women Designing for Sustainability. We are thrilled to host an inspiring talk from Sagdrina Brown, Jalal 2025 recipient of the Unsung Hero Award by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter
Computer Literacy | Ride the Wave - Common Sense Media
Thu, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us to explore the line between belonging and peer pressure in the digital world through a bingo game and reflective discussions, learning strategies to support each other and build stronger connections online and offline.
Language Learning | Conversation in Korean
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Learn and practice Korean in the heart of the K culture community.
Register
Language Learning | Movies In English
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Watch, Discuss and Learn! Join us every other Thursday for our virtual ESL Movie Club to improve your vocabulary, English conversational and listening skills!
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Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
STEM - Technology | Code Club
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Practice coding skills in a social setting with self-guided courses from Fiero Code. Recommended for children ages 8-12.
STEM - Science | Ocean Layers
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Come and learn all about the different layers of the ocean, and make a fun craft to remember them!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a volunteer. Reading Buddies is for students ages 6-11.
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students. This is first-come, first-served. Students must bring a homework assignment.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies volunteers and staff! Come back every week to work towards the goal of reading 10 books to get a mystery prize from our Reading Buddies Treasure Box!
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Need help with homework? Stop by and receive homework help for grades K-5 from qualified volunteers.
Language Learning | Basic English in Your Language
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn and practice English in your language (Spanish) in a welcoming environment. Aprende y practica el Inglés en su idioma (Español) en un ambiente amistoso.
Hobbies | Exploring the Loom
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Create a unique coaster by weaving yarn on a simple cardboard loom - an easy and fun DIY project that combines creativity with upcycled materials. Perfect for beginners and a great way to learn basic weaving techniques!
Learning Labs | Godot Basics Workshop - Make a Clicker Game
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centerville Branch
In this two-week workshop, you'll get an overview of Godot and how it functions, as well as a few of the more common nodes. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed
Computer Literacy | Como Manejar una Computadora
Thu, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
¿Quiere aprender habilidades básicas de computadora? Venga y aprenda cómo manejar una computadora. [Want to learn basic computer skills? Come and learn how to work a computer.]
Book Club | "I Survived" Book Club
Thu, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
A book club for kids designed to help them get reading by having a fun meeting once per month where we discuss a book from the popular series "I Survived".
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us to practice your English conversational skills in a fun and welcoming environment! Course content will include a mixture of practicing conversations, exploring American culture, expanding vocabulary, and playing games.
Rescheduled
STEM - Engineering | Rome: Engineering
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Wednesday, March 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Learn how the Romans built bridges and aqueducts across great distances.
Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lilburn Branch
This is a weekly program dedicated to the craft of screenwriting! Attend this program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged to reap the full benefits!
Gaming | Chess Club
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Learn the basics and play chess in a friendly environment.
Arts | Comics Club - Creating Characters
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Learn how to create your own characters and draw them consistently!
Language Learning | Basic Spanish for English Speakers
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Learn and practice basic Spanish in a friendly environment!
Language Learning | Inglés Básico para Hispanohablantes
Thu, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Aprende inglés en un ambiente acogedor con un hablante fluido.
Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Mar 27, 9:00am - 9:25am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime geared for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!
Register
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 2-5!
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Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.
Learning Labs | Photo Retouching & Restoration
Fri, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio
Learn how to digitize, restore and preserve old photos.
Culture | Among the Stars - Celebrating Women in Space
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lilburn Branch
Join us for an out-of-this-world story time and craft featuring amazing women who have traveled to space.
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Health & Wellness | Chair Yoga
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Come bend, stretch, and use breathing techniques in an accessible and gentle yoga class--all without leaving your chair!
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
Gaming | Fortnite Tournament
Sat, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Compete in a Fortnite 1v1 Box Fight Tournament! (Xbox) Players face off in bracket-style competition until one champion remains.
Education | One in Math
Sat, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Norcross Branch
A weekly program designed to help young children (K - 3rd grade) master math skills and build strong foundations in basic arithmetic.
STEM - Science | Space Storytime with John Brackett - NASA Solar System Ambassador & Author!
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grayson Branch
Blast off to space with Ms. Becca and NASA Solar System Ambassador John Brackett on this galactic storytime to learn the science of the skies! Featuring fun songs, books about space, and astronomical activities that are sure to be out of this world.
Community | Are You a Librarian? - Film Screening & Talkback
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Enjoy a film screening of "Are You a Librarian?: The Untold Story of Black Librarians" and join in a talkback session with the documentarian.
Learning Labs | Student Film Festival
Sat, Mar 28, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Snellville Branch
Enjoy a night out with the best local student films!
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