The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

What do books and ballet have in common? Both tell stories! Come learn ballet at your local library.

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

Join us for this special Program to learn more about the colonies in 1776 and what fashion was 250 years ago.

Have a shy or nervous reader? A patient and furry friend would like to hear your child read their favorite story to them.

Learn Python programming in less than five hours! This four-hour crash course will cover everything you need to write your first simple programs and understand how Python works.

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

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

Learn about the craft and business of writing with the Atlanta Writers Club.

Amena Brown discusses her essay collection, "Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl," featuring essential tales about growing up in the South and the joy and beauty of being a Black girl.

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

Checkmate boredom and join us for Chess Club, where strategy, skill, and friendly competition come together! Whether you're a grandmaster in the making or just learning the moves, this is the perfect place to play, learn, and challenge yourself in a welcoming environment.

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine that will feature your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Unearth a Story. Registration Required.

Join Ms. Melanie for a special lap-sit storytime for infants. This program introduces books, rhymes, songs, and sensory play to babies and their caregivers.

Join Ms. Becca for a special tummy time just for babies, designed to help them feel comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!

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

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

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).

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!

Practice conversational English with non-native speakers. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words. Learn about your local library and the free digital resources.

Welcome to our Solarriffic Storytime! Today's Storytime theme is Space, Stars, Planets, and Astronauts.

Let's get ready for the upcoming school year! Come join us for an extra boost before school, practice our ABCs & Numbers, as well as work on our fine motor skills in a fun and educational way!

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

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, "All Good People Here" by Ashley Flowers!

Looking to learn English as a native Korean speaker? Join us on Mondays at 4:00 p.m. at the Norcross Library to learn English in a fun and welcoming setting with a bilingual instructor.

Come together with your Duluth community as we dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering! Open to beginners and experienced players alike.

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

Are you interested in learning more about technology, but you don't know where to start? Join us for a Digital Literacy 8-week workshop series where participants will learn about computers, the internet, and email basics.

Non-native English speakers who want to strengthen their conversational skills, build fluency, and increase confidence in using English through interactive discussions, engaging activities, and practical assignments.

Make an 18th century tool roll, or husif, to store your supplies and accessories.

Learn how to properly construct your build book and get a better idea of how to present yourself when you go into judging!

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

Come join us this summer for a Dino-Mite Toddler Time! We read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

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

Join us for a morning filled with stories, movement & mindfulness, helping little ones develop strength, balance, and emotional regulation.

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.

The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way. For kids ages 2 and under.

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

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

Join Ms. Nikki for a special storytime just for babies designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills! For pre-walkers, ages 1 and under.

Become an author and illustrator as you create your own prehistoric story filled with colorful dinosaurs. This fun, hands-on activity encourages creativity, storytelling, and a love of reading.

Learn the history of the Mount Vesuvius eruption that buried Pompeii, and the archeological efforts to unearth it. Build your own Pompeii village out of LEGOs and bury it with a volcano eruption of your own making!

Learn the basics of Adobe Premiere and how you can use it for your next project!

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

Make your way through the Triassic Trail and survive until the end to win a prize!

Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. These books are provided by the library and encourage participants to come into the library to check out the physical copies to read along. In July, we will finish reading "The Invisible Man" by H.G. Wells.

Finding the right career can be challenging! Let's practice some reflection and figure out how we can shift gears in our career to achieve our goals!

We received the pieces, and now we have to put the dinosaur together! Learn how the Paleontologist put pieces together to show the creatures of the past while putting your own skills to the test!

Join our Comfort Classics culinary program to master heartwarming, nostalgic dishes with an elevated-but-simple twist. You'll learn essential kitchen techniques to transform easy, cozy favorites into restaurant-quality meals using fresh ingredients and bold flavors.

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

Looking for a space that helps you minimize distractions, focus on completing your current writing project, and also meet other local writers? Come join the Lawrenceville Writing Circle!

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy! Reading aloud to a buddy helps build confidence, increase fluency, and understanding. Designed for children in grades 1-5.

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 Ministry of Time" by Kaliane Bradley

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

How long has it been since you've read a book? What made you stop reading? Meet with fellow non-readers to learn about new books or genres you've never heard of. Perhaps all the books you've tried so far are boring! GCPL wants you to learn more about your book tastes by learning more about you!

Join us in knitting and crocheting while connecting with other community members! All skill levels are welcome.

Bring in your stuffed animal or doll to enjoy a wild pajama party at the library! We will share bedtime stories and songs before tucking your friend into bed for the night. Come back to pick up your friend on Wednesday, July 22 between 4pm-8pm and see pics of all the fun they had.

Come to learn how to play, learn more about, and/or come enjoy the classic board games of chess and checkers!

This Cosmania session focuses on the basics of how to sew corsets and other boned garments to enhance your cosplays.

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.

Author Callie Murray discusses her debut Southern fiction novel, "The Brunswick," set in Georgia, with themes of wartime romance, reconciliation, faith, and found family.

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine that will feature your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Unearth a Story. Registration Required.

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.

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

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.

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills which help children become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Kathy as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills, which help children (ages 3-5) become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and/or participates in developmentally appropriate activities, and sings songs!

Would you like to make your very own ping pong ball launcher? You will have to work as a team to complete this challenge.

Learn about the artist who is famous for his detailed paintings of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Then draw or paint your own dinosaur art!

Step into the shoes of a forensic scientist to solve Pompeii's cold cases! In this interactive workshop, you'll discover the human stories hidden beneath the volcanic ash.

Travel back to the '60s and learn some cool chemistry! Join us to design your own bubbling, custom-colored lava lamp using simple household ingredients.

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

A monthly recurring event geared towards all American Girls (and boys!). From adult collectors to even the youngest of American Girl fans, everyone is welcome to join us for a wonderful day filled with 'AG' joy!

What makes Experimental Archeology experimental? Find out how by building a mini Roman ballista and figure out the best design.

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

Join Ms. Becca for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! Rising kindergarteners will prepare for the big step of starting elementary school this fall by practicing classroom skills, building their confidence, and enjoying school-themed stories!

Bring the whole family for a free photo session and create a personal family tree!

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

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.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. Sessions last 30 minutes and are first come first serve.

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

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

Are you beginning or in the process of becoming a United States citizen? Register for our six-week course covering all topics related to the citizenship exam and interview.

Dreaming of being OOO this summer? Join our Out of Office Romance Book Club for summer vacations through books.

Interested in learning a new language? Join us to learn Korean in a fun and welcoming setting with a bilingual instructor.

Learn the basics of 3D Printing.

This Cosmania session focuses on how to use embroidery, trims, and appliques to embellish your cosplays.

Join us for a friendly discussion about books that fit this month's theme: The Retelling - a book that is a retelling of a classic story, fairy tale, or myth.

Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. This program is intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Bring your little paleontologists out and join us for preschool storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

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

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

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.

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!

Create and decorate your very own dinosaur binoculars. Use those special binoculars to spot dino eggs, read sight words, and decode a dino message.

Come join us for a Summer Storytime at Norcross! Let's read some fun family stories with fun songs for movement and engagement!

Join Ms. Melanie for an energetic program that uses music and movement activities to improve your child's balance, coordination, and rhythm!

Join us for an exciting storytime all about our favorite prehistoric friends - Dinosaurs! Learn about dinosaurs, sing some dinosaur songs, and make a craft during this fun family storytime. (Please dress to be messy!)

Learn about the prehistoric world of dinosaurs using the library's Meta VR headsets! Limited spots will be available, so registration is required.

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

Is your resume getting lost in the digital void? Learn how to craft a resume that stands out to both AI screening tools and human hiring managers.

Prehistoric Explorers is a 7-week STEM adventure camp that invites students on an exciting journey into the world of dinosaurs. Through hands-on activities and interactive exploration, participants discover what dinosaurs were, how fossils form, and the legacy these prehistoric creatures left behind.

Welcome to the Ancient Adventure where we unearth the stories of prehistoric life through our discovery stations.

Put your prehistoric knowledge to the test in this fast-paced trivia challenge! Join us for a fun time of community competition and learn how much you know about dinosaurs!

Watch, Discuss, and Learn! Join us every other Thursday for our virtual ESL Movie Club to improve your vocabulary, English conversational, and listening skills!

Complete your own project with drag-and-drop coding!

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.

Unblock your stalled creative projects. Conquer the twelve main hurdles for creators and leave with an action plan.