Community | Holi Celebration - Gwinnett County Public Library

Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Cancelled

Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Kindergarten Readiness | Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch

Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 2-5).

Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Wed, Apr 29, 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!

Kindergarten Readiness | Hooray for School!

Wed, Apr 29, 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!

Wed, Apr 29, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Hooray for School designed for rising PreK and Kindergarten students! We are building early literacy through letter recognition, writing, and fun activities.

Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Jobs & Careers | Mock Job Interviews

Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Rescheduled

Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Tuesday, April 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Practice your interviewing skills with fellow job-seekers! We'll go over effective strategies to land you the position you apply for!

Cancelled

Learning Labs | Machine Embroidery Basics

Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Start making your own embroidered creations!

Health & Wellness | Library Play Day - with Live Healthy Gwinnett

Wed, Apr 29, 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!

Wed, Apr 29, 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! Sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Apr 29, 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.

Explore the Library | Book Smarts Jeopardy! - Test your knowledge of Lit, Lore, and Library Life!

Wed, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

Wed, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Thrilling trivia night testing your knowledge on literature, history (lore), and library facts! Form a team, compete in categories, and win prizes. Prove your intellectual prowess in this exciting challenge.

Literacy | ASL for Everyone - Come Learn Sign Language Basics

Wed, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Want to learn how to sign commonly used words like "yes", "please" and "thank you"? Join us and learn the American Sign Language alphabet, plus some key words and phrases in honor of Deaf History Month!

Early Learning | Literacy Lab

Wed, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Come play literacy games and enjoy an interactive experience to build and improve reading comprehension, phonics skills, phonemic awareness and reading foundation.

Learning Labs | 3D Printing in Vase Mode

Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio

Learn a new 3D printing technique with our Prusa 3D printers.

Literacy | Reading Buddies Drop-in

Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Book Club | Genre Jumpers - "The Breakbeat Poets"

Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

Are you interested in reading books from different genres this year? Join us in person at our book club meeting. This month's book selection is "The Breakbeat Poets."

Book Club | The Love Lit Lounge - A Romance Book Club

Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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.

Hobbies | DIY Book Spraying

Wed, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Are you in awe of the beautiful sprayed edge books? Do you want to create your own? Join us to make a "painted edge" book. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Book Club | Books on Tap - Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield

Wed, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Offsite

Join us for a unique book club experience at your favorite local growler bar! This isn't your average book discussion - it's a relaxed, laid-back vibe with craft beer in hand.

Kindergarten Readiness | ABC 123: Kindergarten, Here We Come

Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and crafts to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten, this program is designed to meet the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us to celebrate learning our alphabet with stories and early literacy activities!

Health & Wellness | Stretch It Out: Morning Yoga

Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Welcome to Stretch it out: Morning Yoga! Join us as we explore health and mindfulness through basic gentle yoga led by a librarian.

STEM-Technology | Computer Club

Thu, Apr 30, 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!

Thu, Apr 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Want to know how to use programs on the computer or how to work your email? We will teach you how here at our senior technology workshop!

Education | Open Your World - For Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Thu, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us virtually each week as we read Bigfoot Crossing by Gail Anderson-Dargatz together! Registration required.

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Thu, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Finance & Budget | Balancing a Budget - When Income Decreases, But Bills Don't!

Thu, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us for a free refresher and planning workshop on resources and budgeting strategies to use during financially difficult times.

Computer Literacy | Trust Your Instincts - Common Sense Media

Thu, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Learn how to recognize online deception by identifying social engineering tactics and 'red flag' feelings. Discuss real-life scenarios and help build safer online decision-making skills.

STEM - Science | Outstanding Owls

Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn all about owls, and discover what they eat by taking apart a real owl pellet!

STEM - Technology | Coding With Scratch

Thu, Apr 30, 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.

Thu, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Complete your own project with drag-and-drop coding! Recommended for children ages 8-12.

This event is full

Thu, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Need help with homework? Stop by and receive homework help for grades K-5 from qualified volunteers.

Thu, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students. On a first-come, first-served basis. Students must bring a homework assignment.

Thu, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Cancelled

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Apr 30, 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!

Gaming | Chess Club

Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Learn the basics and play chess in a friendly environment.

Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Attend this weekly 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 | Break Through Your Creative Hurdles

Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Centerville Branch

In this workshop, we'll explore the 12 Major Challenges faced by professional creators and artists. Secure your spot now for an inspiring and resilient leap forward in your creative endeavors!

Author Talk | Tati Richardson

Thu, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join author Tati Richardson as she discusses her new romcom, "Struck Speechless," about a fiery sports agent who mysteriously loses her voice and must rely on her ex and rival agent to help her, forcing them to confront their past and explosive chemistry.

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, May 01, 9:00am - 9:20am

Virtual

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 2-5!

Learning Labs | Intro to Multifilament Printing

Fri, May 01, 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.

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

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio

Ready to take your 3D printing to the next level? Learn how to make prints in multiple colors with our Prusa XL multi-tool head printer!

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Fri, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace

Learn the basics of 3D Printing!

Learning Labs | Photo Editing w/ Photoshop

Fri, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio

Learn how to alter and retouch photos easily using Adobe Photoshop!

Early Learning | Music & Movement

Fri, May 01, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Ms. Nikki for an energetic program that uses music and movement activities to improve your child's balance, coordination, and rhythm! This program is intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Culture | Beltane and May Day: Celebrating Spring's Peak

Fri, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Explore the science and traditions of Beltane and May Day. Participants will learn about the significance of Beltane as the midpoint between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, as well as its rich cultural history.

Family | Weekend Storytime

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Cancelled

Health & Wellness | Library Play Day - with Live Healthy Gwinnett

Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive play!

Cancelled

Health & Wellness | Library Play Day - Live Healthy Gwinnett

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

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive play!

Community | Gardening 101

Sat, May 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join Harvest Gwinnett for a fun and interactive program to learn all about transplanting and fertilizing edible plants & learn about maintaining for summer crops.

Arts | Mother's Day Watercolor Flowers

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Show appreciation for the mother or caregiver in your life by creating a framed watercolor flower painting.

Learning Labs | Intro to Tinkercad

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace

Learn how to design 3D models with Tinkercad! This intuitive modeling program is easy to use and perfect for anyone just starting their journey with 3D printing.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Makerspace

Learn the basics of 3D Printing!

Author Talk | Allison Blanchard - Heir of Grief

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

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join Young Adult author Allison Blanchard as she discusses her newest novel, "Heir of Grief," a no-spice, dark romantasy set in New York City where secret societies, morally gray mentors, and ancient magic hide.

Learning Labs | Learning Lab Magic (The Gathering)

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

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join the Learning Labs as we embark on a quest to create free accessories and custom cards to heighten your Magic The Gathering gaming experience! Now sponsored by Magikids! Stay to the end to get free booster packs!

Arts | Drawn to Life - Drawing Facial Features

Sun, May 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

Learn how to draw the different facial features and how they all interlock together. Artists of all skill levels are welcome!

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

Mon, May 04, 10:00am - 10:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Early Learning | Dinosaurs - Early Learning at the Library

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for early literacy fun in partnership with Play2Learn and Gwinnett Building Babies Brains! This program will include storytime, music and movement, and early learning activities for children, birth through five and their parents/caregivers.

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Alexander Park off Scenic HWY

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Cancelled

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Mon, May 04, 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, May 04, 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.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Mon, May 04, 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 | Family Storytime - International Firefighter Day

Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Family Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way.

Cancelled

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Plant and Animal Cells

Mon, May 04, 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).

Mon, May 04, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Dacula Branch

Did you know that plants and animals have completely different cells? Join us as we learn about what makes these cells unique, and make your own animal cell craft!

Gaming | Chess Club

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

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Play chess with others and grow your skills! All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate.

Book Club | Adult Fiction Book Club

Mon, May 04, 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.

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

Mountain Park Branch

Are you eager to find new reads and talk about books with other people? Join your fellow community members to discuss our read of the month every 1st Monday!

STEM - Science | Draw Your Own Planet!

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

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Mon, May 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Planets come in all sizes, colors, and temperatures! Some have rings, wild storms, volcanoes, and even ice oceans. Today you'll invent your very own planet and draw what it looks like.

STEM - Science | The Science of Star Wars

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

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for a look into the (theoretical) science of Star Wars. From lightspeed travel to hydroponic farming, we will see just how much of these movies is actually scientifically possible. May the Fourth be with you!

Mon, May 04, 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.