Book Club | Korean Reading Club Atlanta - Gwinnett County Public Library

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

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

Five Forks Branch

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

Thu, Oct 15, 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.

Early Learning | Once Upon A Playtime

Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for a magical early learning event featuring all your favorite fairytales!

Health & Wellness | Library Play Day

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join LiveHealthy Gwinnett for fun, interactive health lessons, games, and crafts at Library Play Day!

Education | Teen Homeschool Hangout

Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Thu, Oct 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Dacula Branch

Discover how Halloween and other fall holidays are celebrated around the world.

Rescheduled

Education | Teen Homeschool Hangout

Thu, Oct 15, All day

New date Thursday, October 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Dacula Branch

Discover how Halloween and other fall holidays are celebrated around the world.

Senior Living | Senior Tech Confidence

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

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Explore smart home technology and decide which devices are right for your lifestyle.

STEM - Engineering | Halloween Candy Catapult

Thu, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn about projectile motion - how gravity and force affect the distance and height to which objects travel.

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Family | Spooky Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Can you find this mystery library resource? Join us for a scavenger hunt! Costumes encouraged!

Language Learning | Conversations in Korean

Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

Practice Korean in a welcoming environment. The facilitator is bilingual in Korean and English.

Environment | Wildlife Club

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

Five Forks Branch

Come learn about Georgia wildlife with stories, games, art, and more!

STEM - Science | Wild About Bats!

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

Centerville Branch

Come learn about our only true flying mammals: BATS!

STEM - Technology | Coding With Scratch

Thu, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Language Learning | Basic Spanish for English Speakers

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice speaking conversational English with others in a relaxed setting.

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

Collins Hill Branch

Learn and practice basic Spanish in a friendly environment!

Culinary Arts | Horrifying Mocktails

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Concoct frightfully fun mocktails inspired by beloved horror novels and their iconic characters. Registration is required.

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting

Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn how to write original and compelling screenplays!

Early Learning | Growing Minds

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

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Meeting Room

Join our free 4-week Early Literacy workshop series to support families with children ages 0-5. Enjoy a story time and build skills together!

Culture | Beginners' Hand Sewing - Japanese Kinchaku Bag

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

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Learn the history of kinchaku, or drawstring purses, then make a low-sew version!

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Author Talk | Rita Woods

Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Award-winning author Rita Woods discusses her haunting contemporary speculative novel, "The Edge of Yesterday," about time travel and finding yourself.

Language Learning | Inglés básico para hispanohablantes

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

Collins Hill Branch

Aprende inglés en un ambiente acogedor con un hablante fluido.

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets

Fri, Oct 16, 9:00am - 9:20am

Virtual

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets

Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 3-5!

Early Learning | Purposeful Play

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

Dacula Branch

Play with purpose while learning engaging techniques to support meaningful play with your little one!

Learning Labs | Dive into Prusaslicer

Fri, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio

Get an in-depth overview of Prusa's slicing program to maximize your 3D printing!

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

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

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace

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

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Health & Wellness | Mindful Stitches - Sashiko and Wabi-sabi

Fri, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

Learn and practice Sashiko stitches and learn to embrace the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-sabi.

Learning Labs | 48-Hour Film Fest

Fri, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

48 hours to write, shoot, and edit a film!

Cancelled

Author Talk | Unsung Portraits - with Tanzy Ward

Sat, Oct 17, 10:15am - 10:45am

Norcross Branch

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

Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Meeting Room

Explore and interact with the historical and cultural significance of Black ancestral portraits from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Literacy | Doggie Tales

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

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Literacy | Doggie Tales

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

Duluth Branch

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

Cancelled

Early Learning | Weekend Storytime

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

Norcross Branch

Join Ms. Lisbet for stories, silly dances, and fun songs to engage early learning!

Literacy | Doggie Tales

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

Lilburn Branch

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

Book Club | Korean Reading Club of Atlanta (KRCA)

Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch

Korean Reading Club for adults. The October selection is "The Power of Now" by Tolle.

Learning Labs | Learning Lab MTG

Sun, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace

Create accessories and play the game for a fantastical Magic: The Gathering gaming experience!

Arts | Drawn To Life

Sun, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn how to take your drawing to the next level with shading!

Community | Tummy Time

Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:45am

Dacula Branch

Join us for Tummy Time, a playtime for pre-walking babies and caregivers to connect.

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - Alexander Park; 955 Scenic HWY South, Lawrenceville 30044

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us for tummy time and early literacy fun for babies under 1!

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join Ms. Jana & Ms. Sarah for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Book Club | Murder with a Twist

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Community | Baby & Me

Mon, Oct 19, 10:45am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for infant lap-sit storytime with a book, songs, rhymes, and sensory play.

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

Five Forks Branch

Join Murder with a Twist this month to discuss "The Queens of Crime" by Marie Benedict.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join Ms.Christina for a storytime just for toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Mon, Oct 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Language Learning | Conversations In English

Mon, Oct 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch

Practice conversational English with non-native speakers.

Genealogy | Family History Month

Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn how to use the free ancestry.com tool available at the library.

Learning Labs | 3D Printing Basics

Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace

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

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Moon Phases

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

Five Forks Branch

Discover the phases of the moon with fellow homeschooling families.

Safety | Ready For Life - Personal Safety

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Learn and practice important life skills together. This month, we'll learn personal safety skills!

STEM - Science | Dracula Escape Room

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

One-on-one homework help for grades K-8. Walk-in sessions are on a first come basis.

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Escape the thrall of Dracula using quick thinking and your STEM-based wits!

STEM - Technology | Ada Lovelace Day - Intro to Coding

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn about coding and the first computer programmer, Ada Lovelace.

STEM - Technology | Mini LED Lightsabers

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Build your own mini LED lightsaber with a straw in this quick STEM activity.

Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - "A Sunlit Weapon" by Jacqueline Winspear

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Offsite

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

Culinary Arts | Bibimbap!

Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Learn how to make this humble yet iconic Korean dish.

STEM - Mathematics | Magic: the Gathering

Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

STEM - Science | Scientific Illustration

Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for a walk through nature as we learn about what scientific illustrators do.

STEM - Science | Afterschool STEM Club

Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

1st- to 5th-graders, come build your math and science skills with games, technology, and fun!

Learning Labs | Soldering Workshop

Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn the basics of soldering for electronics.

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Family | Evening Storytime

Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a special nighttime storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes. Pajamas are encouraged!

Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for storytime and community building for babies and their caregivers.

Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Practice English conversation with other English learners!

Early Learning | Happy Birthday, Lilburn!

Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a special storytime for babies 12 months and under and their caregiver.

Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lilburn Branch

Join the party for cake-tastic stories, silly songs, and birthday library fun!

Early Learning | Reading with Ro

Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch

Meet a real police dog at this special storytime.

Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

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

Explore the Library | Lilburn's 10th Anniversary

Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

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

Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us to celebrate as the Lilburn branch turns 10!

Community | Yiddish Book Club - As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner

Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Engage in insightful discussions and learn about the Yiddish community.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Storytime for babies and toddlers ages 0-2.

Early Learning | Babies & Motion

Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join Ms. Christina for engaging stories, songs, and activities to prepare your preschooler for Kindergarten.

Tue, Oct 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Babies, ages 3-12 months, and caretakers are invited to bond while learning helpful movement techniques!

Education | IDD: Open Your World

Tue, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us for tummy time and early literacy fun for babies under 1!

Tue, Oct 20, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

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

Tue, Oct 20, 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.

Jobs & Careers | Soft Job Skills

Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learning interpersonal communication skills to find and keep a job creates a lifetime of benefits!

Tue, Oct 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grayson Branch

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

Book Club | Stitch & Tell

Tue, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Writing | Writing Circle

Tue, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Tue, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Education | Reading Buddies

Tue, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

K-5th graders can practice one-on-one with a trained volunteer and become active readers!

Gaming | Chess & Checkers

Tue, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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