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Health & Wellness | Lifestyle Changes

Diabetes Prevention
2025-05-06 16:30:00 2025-05-06 17:30:00 America/New_York Health & Wellness | Lifestyle Changes This is a lifestyle change program that focuses on healthy eating and physical activity to reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Mountain Park Branch -

Tuesday, May 06
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-06 16:30:00 2025-05-06 17:30:00 America/New_York Health & Wellness | Lifestyle Changes This is a lifestyle change program that focuses on healthy eating and physical activity to reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Mountain Park Branch -

This is a lifestyle change program that focuses on healthy eating and physical activity to reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Inuka Midha, certified lifestyle coach, will provide information about the program that could possibly help reverse your blood sugar to normal levels after being diagnosed as prediabetic. The program is intended for adults ages 19 & up.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

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Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, May 15, 9:00am - 9:20am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime geared for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!
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Early Learning | Music & Movement
Fri, May 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for an energetic program that uses music and movement activities to improve your child's balance, coordination, and rhythm!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, May 15, 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 Time
Fri, May 15, 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 | Intro to Audacity
Fri, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Recording Studio
Join us as we go over the basics of how to use the free audio recording software Audacity.
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
Community | Caring for the Caregiver - Support for Families Navigating Dementia & Autism Care
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn more about family caregiving and resources to overcome challenges.
Education | Doggie Tales
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Have a shy or nervous reader? A patient and furry friend would like to hear your child read their favorite story to them.
Health & Wellness | Library Play Day - With LiveHealthy Gwinnett
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join LiveHealthy Gwinnett for a LIbrary Play Day where families can enjoy interactive health lessons, fun games, crafts, and more!
Early Learning | Ballet and Books - Storytelling through Movement
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Centerville Branch
What do books and ballet have in common? Both tell stories! Come learn ballet at your local library.
Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio
Learn the basics of 3D printing with the Learning Labs!
Gaming | LEGO Challenge Race
Sat, May 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Grab some teammates and see if you can win our LEGO Challenge Race!
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Learning Labs | Using OBS to record your videos easily
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join the Learning Labs as we show you how to use OBS software for content creation.
Learning Labs | Learning Labs for Small Business
Sun, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio
Come learn how you can grow your creative small business with the Learning Labs' resources!
Literacy | Read to Mr Bunbun
Sun, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Children ages 5+ are invited to practice their reading skills by reading to a friendly rabbit.
Gaming | Grayson Chess Club
Sun, May 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Grayson Branch
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.
STEM - Science | Science Library: Mechanics - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+
Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 10:15am
Virtual
Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!
Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Alexander Park off Scenic HWY
Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!
Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime
Mon, May 18, 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 | Baby & Me
Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for a special tummy time just for babies designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, May 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Preschool Storytime! Exploring early literacy in a fun group setting for children ages 3 through 5.
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Mon, May 18, 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, May 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Five Forks 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!
Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club - "Don't Let Him In" by Lisa Jewell
Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite
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, "Don't Let Him In" by Lisa Jewell.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, May 18, 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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Culture | Hawaiian Braided Ribbon Lei
Mon, May 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dacula Branch
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning the importance of Leis in Polynesian culture. You will then make your own Hawaiian Braided Ribbon Lei Keyring.
Arts | Artist Spotlight - Aki Sogabe
Mon, May 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn about a different artist each month and paint your own work in their style!
Explore the Library | Tutoring - Brainfuse
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Centerville Branch
Join us as we introduce how to use the new tutoring platform (Brainfuse) you can access through our website. Acompáñanos a nuestra plática de como usar nuestra nueva plataforma de tutoria, Brainfuse.
Community | Knitted Together
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join us in knitting and crocheting while connecting with other community members! All skill levels are welcome.
Book Club | Hamilton Mill
Mon, May 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a lively discussion every month about a book chosen by group members.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
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.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Come join us for Toddler Time! We read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, May 19, 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 | Baby and Me Storytime
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:35am
Norcross Branch
Come join us for a fun baby and parent storytime with stories and songs!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lilburn Branch
We will use books, music, rhymes, movement, and fingerplays to introduce pre-literacy and social skills to our toddlers.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Toddler Storytime! Where we read stories, enjoy music & movement while exploring early literacy in a fun group setting for children ages 0 through 2.
Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 11:15am
Virtual
Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read with stories, games, and songs! For children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers.
Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club
Tue, May 19, 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 May, we will finish reading "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare.
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Education | Homework Help
Tue, May 19, 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.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, May 19, 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, May 19, 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.
Book Club | Stitch & Tell - The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Tue, May 19, 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 Wedding People by Alison Espach.
STEM - Mathematics | Pokemon Math Club
Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Building your double digit math and critical thinking skills have never been so fun! Take part in the Pokemon Math Club to enhance numerical fluency. You do not have to bring your own cards.
STEM - Science | Making a Worm Farm
Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Have you ever wondered about how worms live? Come in and we will make a small worm farm.
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Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Hobbies | Squishmallow Painting - Dino Version
Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Collins Hill Branch
Come unwind with some cuddly friends and paint Squishmallows!
Learning Labs | Game Makers Group
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New venue Five Forks 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.
Health & Wellness | Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join us at the Grayson Branch or virtually online to discuss issues and mental health involving the care for your loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Gaming | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns
Tue, May 19, 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!
Community | Mountain Park Hook Up - A Knitting & Crocheting Meet Up
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us in knitting and crocheting while connecting with other community members! All skill levels are welcome.
Author Talk | Hafeez Lakhani
Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join author Hafeez Lakhani as he discusses his debut novel, "Abundance," about two generations of a Muslim Indian family who grapple with what parts of life we control and what we must humbly accept in pursuit of the American dream.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
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.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, May 20, 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 | Toddler Time
Wed, May 20, 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.
Health & Wellness | Taichi for Wellness
Wed, May 20, 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.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime Family
Wed, May 20, 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, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 2-5).
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 20, 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, May 20, 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!
Genealogy | Exploring Family Lineage with Ancestry.com
Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Centerville Branch
Are you interested in Genealogy, but don't know where to start? Come to our genealogy program and learn how to use the free ancestry.com tool available at the library.
Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing
Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks 3D Printer #1
Learn the basics of 3D Printing!
Learning Labs | Intro to Green Screen
Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Recording Studio
Learn how to shoot and edit video using the green screen to change the appearance of your background location!
Arts | Dreaming With Rousseau
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Henri Rousseau was famous for his dreamlike paintings of jungles and otherworldly landscapes. Join us to create your own painting and dream like Rousseau!
Learning Labs | Pattern Reading for Sewing Projects
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace,Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Recording Studio
Learn how to read and prepare a pattern before you sew.
Literacy | Literacy Learning: First Steps to Reading
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us for a time of learning focused on reading. Using different fun and engaging ways for children to learn to recognize letters, phonics and short words to prepare for reading.
Genealogy | Genealogy Club
Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Get together with fellow family history enthusiasts to discuss genealogy resources and get advice on researching your family tree from an experienced researcher.
Genealogy | Genealogy Club
Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Get together with fellow family history enthusiasts to discuss genealogy resources and get advice on researching your family tree from an experienced researcher.
Book Club | Themed Book Club
Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Join us at TradeWind Coffee Co. for a friendly discussion about books that fit this month's theme: The Book You Judged By Its Cover - a book based purely on a strange cover or title you would normally avoid.
Learning Labs | Advanced Sewing - Make a Spring Tote Bag
Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio
Join us in making a tote bag with colors perfect for spring.
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STEM - Engineering | The Art of Curation
Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Imagine, design, and present your own museum or art gallery.
Book Club | The Murder With Friends Chapter! - Our Virtual Murder Mystery Book Club!
Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about "The Last Party" by Clare Mackintosh.
Early Learning | Evening Storytime - Twilight Tales/Pajama Storytime
Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a special evening story time with books, songs, and rhymes; pajamas and stuffies are encouraged! For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
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