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Author Talk | Korean Short Fiction Hits the World Stage

Presented by Dr. Bruce Fulton

2025-04-12 14:00:00 2025-04-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Author Talk | Korean Short Fiction Hits the World Stage Join Professor Bruce Fulton for a discussion of "The Penguin Book of Korean Short Stories", the first volume of modern Korean literature among the Penguin World Classics. Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Saturday, April 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-12 14:00:00 2025-04-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Author Talk | Korean Short Fiction Hits the World Stage Join Professor Bruce Fulton for a discussion of "The Penguin Book of Korean Short Stories", the first volume of modern Korean literature among the Penguin World Classics. Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Suwanee Branch

Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Professor Bruce Fulton for a discussion of "The Penguin Book of Korean Short Stories", the first volume of modern Korean literature among the Penguin World Classics.

Dr. Bruce Fulton, current Young-Bin Min Chair in Korean Literature and Literary Translation at the University of British Columbia, is a renowned translator of Korean literature. He, along with co-translator Ju-Chan Fulton, have worked on numerous works of modern Korean fiction, such as Togani by Gong Ji-young and Chinatown and Other Stories by Oh Jung-hee.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talk |

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A weekly program designed to help young children (K - 3rd grade) master math skills and build strong foundations in basic arithmetic.
Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio
Learn the basics of 3D printing with the Learning Labs!
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
STEM - Science | 3D-Printed Insect Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join us for a fun, interactive scavenger hunt featuring 3D-printed springtime insects. Participants will explore the library while learning fun facts about insects and engaging in hands-on discovery..
Learning Labs | How to Market Your Game
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Norcross Branch
Use Learning Labs resources to properly market and distribute your game!
Early Learning | Storytime with A Library Tour!
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grayson Branch
Book it over to the library to celebrate National Library Week! Join Ms. Becca for a storytime then enjoy a tour of the library to get a peek behind the scenes of what it's like to work at a library!
STEM - Science | Girls for STEM
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Create a working robot using simple craft materials while exploring how motion and movement are created in machines! This interactive program introduces young girls to the foundational ideas in physics and engineering through guided building, testing, and hands-on experimentation.
Cancelled
STEM - Science | Winds of Spring - Wildflower Windchime
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Learn about the importance of wildflowers and wild gardens for the environment before getting crafty celebrating the spring season by making a simple floral and pollinator inspired windchime.
Gaming | Chess & Go
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Play the strategy games Go and Chess in a friendly environment.
Gaming | Grayson Chess Club
Sun, Apr 19, 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.
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