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Arts | National Cartoonist Day

2025-05-06 16:00:00 2025-05-06 17:00:00 America/New_York Arts | National Cartoonist Day May 6 is National Cartoonist Day. Join us to learn about famous cartoonists and make your very own comic. Peachtree Corners Branch -

Tuesday, May 06
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-06 16:00:00 2025-05-06 17:00:00 America/New_York Arts | National Cartoonist Day May 6 is National Cartoonist Day. Join us to learn about famous cartoonists and make your very own comic. Peachtree Corners Branch -

May 6 is National Cartoonist Day. Join us to learn about famous cartoonists and make your very own comic.

This day is held in remembrance of the first comic strip featured in a newspaper. It also honors all cartoonists, past and present, and their amazing creations. Join us to learn about famous cartoonist and make your own cartoon or comic.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 6-11 |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts |

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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
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.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
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.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 09, 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.
Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a special storytime just for babies (pre-walkers), designed to help them feel comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Thu, Apr 09, 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!
Health & Wellness | Library Play Day w/ LiveHealthy Gwinnett
Thu, Apr 09, 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!
Learning Labs | Intro to Multifilament Printing
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace
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!
Literacy | A Revoluntionary Storytime
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Grab your tricorn hats and join us for a storytime celebrating the legendary midnight ride of Paul Revere! It's a hands-on way for young patriots to light up the night and bring a piece of American history to life!
Norcross Connect: Beginner Sign Language/ Deaf History Month
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
This month, we will learn how to sign numbers, our names, and basic phrases in honor of Deaf History Month.
Gaming | Super Smash Bros. Tournament - For Teens Grades 6 - 12
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Battle your way to the top at our Super Smash Bros. tournament!
Family | Chalk it up Buford
Thu, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Looking to celebrate the coming of Spring with your family? Spring forward and create your own sidewalk chalk art!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!
STEM - Science | Coffee Pod Critters - A Recycling Program
Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us at the library where we will be taking useless trash and upcycling it into beautiful art sculptures!
Book Club | Inspired Readers Book Club
Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join us for uplifting and inspiring reads by beloved authors. This month we'll be reading books by Beverly Lewis.
Education | Open Your World - For Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join us virtually each week as we read Bigfoot Crossing by Gail Anderson-Dargatz together! Registration required.
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STEM - Technology | Snap! Circuits are on!
Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Learn how electrical currents work with the Snap Circuits program.
Gaming | Super Smash Bros. Tournament - For Teens Grades 6 - 12
Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch
Battle your way to the top at our Super Smash Bros. tournament!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Computer Literacy | Click and Learn - Google Docs
Thu, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dacula Branch
Learn about the basic features and templates available in Google Docs.
Community | Magic: The Gathering
Thu, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Looking for a fun way to learn & practice STEM skills? Join us for Magic: The Gathering, the world's most popular trading card game! Open to beginners and veterans alike. Rated ages 13+.
Writing | Writers Club: Worldbuilding
Thu, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Looking for a space dedicated towards the craft of writing? Come join our Writers Club! Each session will include quiet time to sit and write as well as open discussions and workshopping our pieces together. This month's writing theme: Worldbuilding!
Early Learning | Pajama Storytime
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Bring your favorite stuffed animal and/or blanket and join Ms. Sarah for an evening storytime in your pajamas.
Gaming | Chess Knight
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Love to play chess or interested in learning to play? Join us once a month for an hour of gameplay. All levels and ages are welcome. Registration is Required.
Early Learning | Un Poquito de Español - A little bit of Spanish
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Do you want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish? Join Ms. Mirka for a monthly storytime full of fun, bilingual stories, songs, and more!
Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Apr 10, 9:00am - 9:25am
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 | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.
Family | Library Expo
Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Join us for a carnival of fun! Learn about family-oriented resources and services from the library and beyond while enjoying snacks from the library and games from Live Healthy Gwinnett.
Learning Labs | How to Sew a Tote Bag
Fri, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio
Learn to make a simple tote bag for everyday use.
This event is full
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
Family | Weekend Storytime
Sat, Apr 11, 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.
Community | Cards of Courage
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Give back to your community with GCPL and Kiddo Kindness, by making encouraging cards and bracelets for pediatric patients in local hospitals!
STEM | Geoglyphs
Sat, Apr 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Learn about famous geoglyphs around the world. Then, work together to create one.
Education | One in Math
Sat, Apr 11, 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 | XSTEM - Hands-On Science
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
XSTEM is a hands-on workshop where students ages 6-11 explore science, technology, engineering, and math through fun, interactive activities led by high school student volunteers. Each session will feature a different activity.
Book Club | Korean Reading Club Atlanta
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duluth Branch
Korean Reading Club for adults. In April, we will discuss "The Selfish Gene" written by Richard Dawkins.
Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio
A hands-on program showing how to operate a sewing machine. Space is limited, so registration is required.
This event is full
Literacy | Read to Mr Bunbun
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Children ages 5+ are invited to practice their reading skills by reading to a friendly rabbit.
Arts | Drawn To Life - Drawing Nature
Sun, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room
Learn how to draw objects like trees, clouds, mountains and other natural forms by observing nature! Artists of all skill levels are welcome.
STEM - Science | Science Library: Fulminology - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+
Mon, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Mon, Apr 13, 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 | Baby & Me Storytime
Mon, Apr 13, 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 Time
Mon, Apr 13, 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 Storytime
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
Book Club | Murder with a Twist - Mystery/Fiction - "Her Deadly Game" by Robert Dugoni
Mon, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us in discussing this month's selection, "Her Deadly Game" by Robert Dugoni.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, Apr 13, 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).
Education | IDD - Your Best Life Skills: Personal Safety
Mon, Apr 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Grayson Branch
Join us online for a special presentation about personal safety.
Writing | Obituary Writing Workshop
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Do you want to write your obituary but are unsure where to start? Join us to learn the ins and outs of obituary writing.
Early Learning | Library Kids Celebrate! - Week of the Young Child - Music Monday
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Week of the Young Child - Library Edition! Exploring the cool ways that children learn. Today's focus is music.
Computer Literacy | Tech Savvy Seniors, Part 1 - Get to know your iPhone
Mon, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Learn to love your iPhone! Experienced teacher Marty Dorfman will make it easy to become cellphone savvy.
Education | Homework Help
Mon, Apr 13, 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 - Live Healthy Gwinnett
Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive play!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!
Education | Spelling Bee - Word Wizards
Mon, Apr 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Enhance spelling skills, increase vocabulary, and develop an appreciation for words.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.
STEM - Mathematics | Afterschool Math & Science club
Mon, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
K-2nd graders come and build your math skills with games, technology and lots of fun!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
Writing | Teen Writers Workshop
Mon, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dacula Branch
Attention aspiring teen writers! Join us for our monthly Writer's Workshop, where we explore different aspects of writing with other teens. This month will focus on understanding genres.
Learning Labs | Vectorize Your Logo - With Adobe Illustrator
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace
Learn how to digitize a sketch to create a polished logo for your business!
Learning Labs | Soldering 101
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Learn the basics of soldering for electronics.
This event is full
Family | Evening Storytime
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for a special nighttime storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes; pajamas are encouraged! For children of all ages with a caregiver.
Education | Homework Help
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Homework help for kids in grades K-8.
Book Club | Peachtree Corners Book Club
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join us for a discussion of "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides.
Learning Labs | 3D Prints to Enhance Your Business
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio
Even if you do not run a 3D printing business, there are other ways 3D printing can work for you. This program includes a demonstration of how to use our Prusa printers and helpful things you can print that are not products.
Community | Tummy Time
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Apr 14, 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 | Baby & Me Storytime
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Come join us for a fun baby-and-parent storytime with stories and songs!
Community | Autism Awareness Month - Learn More with Spectrum
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lilburn Branch
Information, tips, coping strategies and much more about Autism with Ms. Michelle Gunby from ATL Spectrum
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Apr 14, 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 | Early Learning at the Library
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Caregivers and children ages birth to five, join us for a fun morning of stories, songs, and activities for learning and fun.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Apr 14, 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 Storytime
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 | Library Kids Celebrate! - Week of the Young Child - Tasty Tuesday
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Week of the Young Child - Library Edition! Exploring the cool ways that children learn. Today's focus is on food.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 14, 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 | Baby & Me
Tue, Apr 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join Ms. Nikki for a special tummy time just for babies designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills! For pre-walkers, ages 1 and under.
Community | Garden Fest 2026
Tue, Apr 14, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
Calling all gardeners, garden enthusiasts, and everyone in between! Garden Fest is back and in person!
Learning Labs | Cricut for Small Business: T-shirts
Tue, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
Learn how to create iron-on designs using the Cricut Maker!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 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.
Education | Reading Buddies
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch
Reading Buddies- where your child can practice with a trained volunteer and become an active reader!
Register
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Literacy | Panel & Page: Celebrate Superman Day
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn about our digital resource "Comics Plus" to explore, discuss, and celebrate Superman Day. An annual event which is officially celebrated by DC Comics on April 18th, the anniversary of the character's first appearance in Action Comics #1 in 1938.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Apr 14, 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.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
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.
STEM - Science | Exploring Succulents - Make a Mini Terrarium
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn how to identify and care for succulent plants and create a small terrarium to take home.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dacula Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies Member.
Cancelled
Language Learning | Crafting & Learning - Yasashii Japanese!
Tue, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Interested in Japanese language and culture? Join us for a yasashii, or easy, beginner's program on learning the basic phonetic alphabets and make a related craft to help with your language learning journey!
Learning Labs | Game Makers Group
Tue, Apr 14, 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.
Health & Wellness | Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us 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, Apr 14, 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 | Poetry Slam at Sweet Lit Cafe
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us at Sweet Lit Cafe for a night of poetry reading.
Rescheduled
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Monday, April 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Homework help for kids in grades K-8.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us for homework help to kids in grades K-8.
Cancelled
Book Club | Stitch & Tell
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for Stitch & Tell, a creative book club where we explore different literary worlds, drink tea, and work on a fiber arts project. This month, we're discussing Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar.
Author Talk | Tolani Akinola
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join author Tolani Akinola as she discusses her debut novel, "Leave Your Mess at Home," about forgiveness, unconditional love, and becoming who you want to be.
Book Club | Gwinnett Reads - King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom
Gwinnett Reads Book Club welcomes all who enjoy reading a variety of genres.
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