Early Learning | Preschool Storytime: Just Add Art!

Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

STEM - Science | Science Library: Color & Art - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Jun 23, 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!

Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Cancelled

STEM Technology | Code Your Own Webpage: Basic HTML & CSS

Mon, Jun 23, 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!

Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come to the library to learn the basics of html and css. You will get to make your own web page, using a code editor and get to see how the web works. Registration required.

This event is full

Writing | From Reader to Writer

Mon, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Each week in the month of June, the Collins Hill library will be teaching young readers how to become writers.

Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Mon, Jun 23, 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.

Mon, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Cancelled

Book Club | Kiss and Tell: Romance Book Club

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English can practice their fluency through daily life conversations.

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for our Kiss & Tell Romance book club as we explore the slow burn to the happily ever after.

Learning Labs | Intro to a Sewing Pattern

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Learn to use a sewing pattern.

Book Club | Hamilton Mill Book Club

Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Norcross Branch

Are you interested in learning more about technology but don't know where to start? Join us for an 8-week digital literacy workshop series, during which participants will learn about computer, internet, and email basics.

This event is full

Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a lively discussion every month. The Hamilton Mill Book Club meets every fourth Monday of the month to discuss a book chosen by our group members. Connect with your community through your love for reading, and try new books as a group.

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Playtime for pre-walker babies and their parents/caregivers to meet other families in the community.

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Art | Unleash Your Texture: Mixed Media Exploration

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

New to mixed media art? So are we. Join us for a beginner class where we will be combining various materials and techniques, in order to craft a unique and expressive piece that reflects your creativity. Registration requires. Registration begins on May 28.

This event is full

Tue, Jun 24, 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.

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Summer Reading | Alebrije Art: Crafting Colorful Creatures - For Grades K - 5

Tue, Jun 24, 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.

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:15am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn about the vibrant traditions of alebrijes, with this fun and creative cultural art program!

Summer Reading | Mess with a Masterpiece - For Grades 6 - 12

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Use art supplies to redesign a famous painting!

Tue, Jun 24, 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.

Job & Career | Celebrating Awesome Community Helpers - with Special Guest Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom!

Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!

Rescheduled

Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Monday, July 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a storytime with songs, books, and also a special visit from the Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom! Families will get to see live feeding and milking demonstrations!

Tue, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read with stories, games and songs!

Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

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Summer Reading | Alebrije Art: Crafting Colorful Creatures - For Grades K - 5

Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Jun 24, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

Norcross Branch

Learn about the vibrant traditions of alebrijes, with this fun and creative cultural art program!

Summer Reading | Mess with a Masterpiece - For Grades 6 - 12

Tue, Jun 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Norcross Branch

Use art supplies to redesign a famous painting!

Cancelled

Environment | Animal Camouflage

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

It's a colorful world out there! Learn how the natural world utilizes camouflage to hide in their environment.

Learning Labs | Intro to Digital Photography (Part 1)

Tue, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Anyone can take photos with their phone, but to take especially intriguing photos, break out of the box, and dive into how a camera functions to take full creative control!

Community | Kindness Rocks

Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us in creating kindness rocks to cultivate connections within communities and lift others up through simple acts of kindness.

Summer Reading | Alebrije Art: Crafting Colorful Creatures - For Grades K - 5

Tue, Jun 24, 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 June, we will finish reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and start A Midsummer Night?s Dream.

Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn about the vibrant traditions of alebrijes, with this fun and creative cultural art program!

Summer Reading | Mess with a Masterpiece - For Grades 6 - 12

Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Use art supplies to redesign a famous painting!

Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - Kimbap

Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us and explore the different ways we can express ourselves and find a moment to de-stress.

Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

A cooking program for children and their accompanying adults. Learn how to make a delicious and easy Kimbap recipe for kids.

Registration is now closed

STEM - Science | Color & Prisms - Exploring Color & Prisms

Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Come and have some fun learning about color and prisms. We will have stations set up for games, crafts, and other hands-on activities.

Book Club | Stitch & Tell - Malibu Rising

Tue, Jun 24, 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 Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Language Learning | Basic English for Chinese Speakers

Tue, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us to learn English with a fluent English and Chinese speaker. You'll be learning how to use English in your day-to-day life.

Gaming | Art Heist - Escape Room

Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

There's been an art heist at the High Museum! The thief left a series of puzzles behind, daring anyone who thinks they can outsmart the thief to solve them. Do you have what it takes to locate the missing art?

Community | Pet Lover Party - National Adopt a Cat Month

Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Come out and celebrate your love for your pets with us! We will have crafting stations to make your own cat toys or make your own dog treats (or both!), as well as an information session emphasizing Gwinnett animal rescue efforts and local resources for pet owners. Please note that no pets other than service animals will be allowed inside the branch.

STEM - Science | Move, Shape, Learn - Geometry Through Movement: Partnered with Be Active Gwinnett

Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

"Move, Shape, Learn: Geometry Through Movement!" By using their bodies to create geometric shapes, participants will develop a deeper understanding of concepts like angles, symmetry, and proportions.

Author Talk | Katherine Scott Crawford

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join award-winning author Katherine Scott Crawford as she discusses her historical fiction novel, "The Miniaturist's Assistant."

Book Club | Read It and Weep

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

A book club for all books depressing, traumatic, and emotionally devastating. Let's be emotional together. This month we are reading "They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera.

Learning Labs | Sewing with Circuits

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Sew with conductive thread and tiny electric components!

Writing | Budding Authors' Teen Writing Club

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Attention all aspiring writers! Do you find yourself yearning to unleash your imagination into the written word but are unsure of where to begin? Join us for our monthly Writing Club to help you grow as a writer and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for writing!

Learning Labs | The 12 Major Hurdles for Creators

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

In this workshop, we'll explore the 12 Major Challenges faced by professional creators. Secure your spot now for an inspiring and resilient leap forward in your creative endeavors!

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Color Our World

Wed, Jun 25, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Senior Living | Generations Expo

Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Gwinnett County Fairgrounds

A lifestyle, health, and active aging expo for 50+ and seniors.

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Cancelled

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

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. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for our Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. Targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2 and their caregivers.

Summer Reading | Animal Watercolors - For Grades K - 5

Wed, Jun 25, 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 child listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:15am

Suwanee Branch

Use watercolors to paint a colorful animal portrait!

Summer Reading | Dog Days of Summer: Watercolors - For Grades 6 - 12

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Suwanee Branch

Use watercolors to paint a colorful dog portrait!

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime: Just Add Art

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Combat the summer slide and work on reading skills throughout the summer. Grades Pre K - 2nd.

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Grayson Branch

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Wed, Jun 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for children ages 3-5.

Senior Living | BrainGames! A Lunch and Learn Workshop

Wed, Jun 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Wed, Jun 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Bring your own lunch and join other seniors for BrainGames! Stimulate your brain with games, puzzles, and conversations. Enjoy social, cognitive, and art therapy.

STEM - Science | Science in the Sun!

Wed, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Do you love to have fun in the sun? How about Science in the sun? Join us to learn how to combine these 2 things to create something awesome!

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - Choosing Your Fabrics

Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Learning Lab

Need help getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? Learning Lab staff lead a question-and-answer session and provide a social community space for working on cosplays. This CosMania session focuses on fabrics.

Summer Reading | Animal Watercolors - For Grades K - 5

Wed, Jun 25, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

Duluth Branch

Use watercolors to paint a colorful animal portrait!

Summer Reading | Dog Days of Summer: Watercolors - For Grades 6 - 12

Wed, Jun 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Duluth Branch

Use watercolors to paint a colorful dog portrait!

STEM Science | Crayons from Start to Finish

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Crayons are a favorite art supply. Did you ever wonder how they were made? Join us to learn about crayons and make some colorful crayon art.

Learning Labs | Photo Retouching and Restoration

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn how to digitize, restore and preserve old photos.

STEM - Science | Mix It Up! - The Science of Color

Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Norcross Branch

Let's get ready for the upcoming school year! Join us for an extra boost before school to practice the ABCs & Numbers and work fine motor skills in a fun and educational way!

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Book Club | Anime Club

Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

join us for monthly sessions to talk about all things anime.

Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us for this hands-on program where you'll discover the color wheel and how it helps artists bring their ideas to life. Then, experiment with mixing colors yourself using food coloring to create your very own rainbow!

Arts | Comics Camp - Week 4: Finish and Publish Your Comic

Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Practice Chen Style Taichi, New Frame, Routine One (83 Form), build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.

Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join our June Comics Camp, where we'll learn how to make our own comics. This week we'll show you how to put the finishing touches on your mini comics, and how to make copies of them for your friends!

Early Learning | Un Poquito de Español

Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Cancelled

Wed, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Do you want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish language and culture? Join us every month for a unique experience full of fun, differently themed bilingual stories, games & crafts!

STEM - Science | DIY Solar Power Oven

Wed, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Calling all children in grades K-4! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! In June and July, sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Celebrate the summer solstice with a tasty treat powered by the sun! Join us for this program where we will show you how to make your very own solar-powered oven.

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Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Arts | Photography Exploration: The Art of the Selfie

Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. This is a drop-in session. First come, first serve

Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Tired of friends and family taking unflattering photos of you? Take control and master the art of the perfect selfie! Learn pro tips on lighting, angles, and expressions, whether you use a camera or phone. All skill levels welcome!

Book Club | Genre Jumpers - "Curvy Girl Summer" by Danielle Allen

Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

The program is open 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.

Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

This in-person book club will explore books from different genres every month. Fiction, Non Fiction, Graphic Novels, Sci-Fi and more! This month's book is "Curvy Girl Summer" by Danielle Allen.

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - Intro to 3D Printing with Prusa

Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Learning Lab Makerspace #127

Getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? The topic for this CosMania session is 3D printing, but you can bring questions on any aspect of cosplay.

Book Club | Themed Book Club

Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Offsite

A friendly discussion about books that fit this month's theme: The Art of Reading - any book featuring artists, making art, or art itself.

Book Club | The Love Lit Lounge - A Romance Book Club

Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Frequent visitor of the Romance aisle? Grab a seat and get comfy with your community members as we discuss this month?s book selection.

Book Club | Book Club On Tap - "The Treasure Hunters Club" by Tom Ryan

Wed, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Exhibit A(le)

Join us for a unique book club experience at your favorite local growler bar! This isn't your average book discussion - it's a relaxed, laid-back vibe with craft beer in hand.

Jobs & Careers | Mobile Career Lab

Thu, Jun 26, 9:00am - 2:00pm

Grayson Branch

Seeking employment? Get help from the Mobile Career Lab.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime (Session 1)

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime - Storytime for ages 3-5

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Thu, Jun 26, 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.

Summer Reading | Color to Tie Dye for - A Tie Dye Event for Grades K - 12

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Learn tie dye techniques with a provided tea towel, or bring your own white t-shirt!

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come!: - Count & Color

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Join us for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school.

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Book Club | Cozy Book Club

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

This month's meeting is on the 4th Thursday due to the Juneteenth holiday. We will discuss a preselected Cozy Mystery book. This month's book is "The Body in the bookstore" by E. Alexander

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime (Session 2)

Thu, Jun 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

STEM Science | The Rainbow is a Circle???

Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

We've seen rainbows but did you know it's only part of a big circle? Come learn about refraction, the history of rainbow science, and make your own rainbow in a bottle.

Summer Reading | Animal Watercolors - For Grades K - 5

Thu, Jun 26, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

Dacula Branch

Use watercolors to paint a colorful animal portrait!

Summer Reading | Dog Days of Summer: Watercolors - For Grades 6 - 12

Thu, Jun 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Dacula Branch

Use watercolors to paint a colorful dog portrait!

Cancelled

Community | The History of the Pride Flag

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Learn about the history of the Pride flag and work on a rainbow activity!

Gaming | Boomers vs. Zoomers - Intergenerational Trivia Game

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

How much do you know about the significant people, places, events, and culture of other generations? Team up with members of your generation and challenge members of other generations in a battle for the ages. All generations are welcome.

STEM - Engineering | XSTEM: Explore STEM

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch

Fun Group Activities that will include 2 stations: Egg Drop Station and the Candy DNA Modeling Station

Summer Reading | Animal Watercolors - For Grades K - 5

Thu, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Use watercolors to paint a colorful animal portrait!

Summer Reading | Dog Days of Summer: Watercolors - For Grades 6 - 12

Thu, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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

Use watercolors to paint a colorful dog portrait!

Gaming | Dungeons & Drama

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Program of whimsy to ignite a passion for adventure.

STEM - Engineering | One Piece Boating Challenge

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Journey across the seas with your adventurous crew in a One Piece-inspired boating challenge!

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STEM - Technology | Code Club

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Practice coding skills in a social setting with self-guided courses from Fiero Code.

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STEM - Science | Gummy Bear Slime

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come to the library for a delicious science experiment, where we'll be making our own slime out of gummy bears!

STEM - Science | Chromatography Crafts

Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Learn about chromatography and create colorful crafts!

STEM - Science | Superhero Science - DIY Holograms Like Iron Man!

Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Suit up and join us as we step into Tony Stark's lab and explore the real-life science of holograms. Then participants will get the chance to create their own hologram!

Book Club | "I Survived" Book Club

Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

A book club for kids designed to help them get reading by having a fun meeting once per month where we discuss a book from the popular series "I Survived".

Learning Labs | Arduino for Cosplay

Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

Learn how to incorporate Arduino into your cosplay props in this three-week class. Registration is required.

This event is full

Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Cancelled

Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us in practicing conversational English on a variety of topics each week. We will learn new phrases and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Arts | Color Confidence - Building a Wardrobe That Works for You

Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom

This is a weekly program dedicated to the craft of screenwriting! Attend this program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged to reap the full benefits!

Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Walking into your closet and getting dressed for any occasion should be fun, not frustrating. Celebrate your individuality and curate confidence through color!

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Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Color Our World

Thu, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Fri, Jun 27, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Jun 27, 9:00am - 9:25am

Virtual

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

Health & Wellness | Library Play Day - With Live Healthy Gwinnett

Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Suwanee Branch

Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive play, fun games, crafts, and more!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Early Learning | Toddler Time: Spin the Color Wheel!

Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join Ms. Sarah for a colorful half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under. Each week this Summer, we will spin the color wheel to decide which color to highlight during our storytim

Summer Reading | Splash Pad Storytime! - @Lilburn City Park; 76 Main Street, Lilburn 30047

Fri, Jun 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Offsite

Get outdoors for some stories, songs & fun!

Learning Labs | Serger Basics

Fri, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Learning Lab

Come learn the basics of using a serger machine.

This event is full

Summer Reading | Nailed It! - Silly Art Day

Sat, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:15am

Lilburn Branch

Recreate a classic piece of art and add a twist of silliness to it!

Writing | Writing & Reading with Color & Creativity

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 3:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a summer teen writing retreat from the Atlanta Writers Club!

This event is full

Cancelled

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Children ages 6-11 are invited to join us to practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog.

Early Learning | Rainbow Science Storytime

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Ms. Nikki for a special storytime just for your little ones, ages 3-6, that will focus on the colors and science behind rainbows. Together we?ll explore with engaging stories, songs, and hands-on activities. Plus, make a rainbow craft to take home!

Health & Wellness | Chair Yoga

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Come bend, stretch, and use breathing techniques in an accessible and gentle yoga class--all without leaving your chair!

STEM - Technology | Learn Your Mac - An Information Session

Sat, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a beginner-friendly session to learn the basics of using a Mac computer. We'll cover key features, navigation tips, and essential apps to help you feel confident using your Mac.

Heath and Wellness | Divas in Defense

Sat, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Learn personal safety tips and some basic self defense for women of all ages, in a fun, empowering environment.

This event is full

Cancelled

STEM - Technology | Google CS First - Animate a Name

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us as we explore coding using drag and drop programming. Participants will need to bring a pair of headphones. All participants should be able to read and manipulate a mouse to take this class. Recommended age 8-13.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Centerville Branch - Centerville Learning Lab

Join the Learning Labs as we show you the basics of using the 3D Printer!

Early Learning | Wacky Weather Storytime

Sat, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for a storytime to learn about the weather! We will sing songs, read stories, and make sun catchers!

Writing | Local Author Day 2025 Submission

Sun, Jun 29, All day

Virtual

Local authors are invited to submit their recent work to share with the community.

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Color Our World

Sun, Jun 29, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - Costume Layers

Sun, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Learning Labs | How to Make a Sunglasses Case

Sun, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Learning Lab

Learn to make a simple sunglasses case to use this summer! All materials will be provided.

Learning Labs | Learning Lab Magic (The Gathering)

Sun, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join the Learning Labs as we embark on a quest to create free accessories and custom cards to heighten your Magic the Gathering gaming experience!

STEM - Science | Science Library: Color & Art - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

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

Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Genealogy | Genealogy and the Library Mini Series - How to Use Library Resources to Learn About Your Ancestors

Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join Ms. Sarah for a special monthly program designed just for infants!

Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Are you interested in genealogy, but don't know where to start? Come to our two-part genealogy series to learn about the resources available at the library.

Family | PJ Party at the Library!

Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Mon, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

PJ's, Stuffed Animals, and the Library! Join us for fun stories and activities in our favorite pajamas and stuffed animals!

Mon, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - Prop Fabrication

Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English can practice their fluency through daily life conversations.

Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

Need help getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? This session's topic is Prop Fabrication, but you can bring questions on any aspect of cosplay.

Learning Labs | Choosing Fabrics for Sewing

Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Learn the basics of fabrics and how to choose the best ones for your next sewing project.

Mon, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Norcross Branch

This event is full

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Playtime for pre-walker babies and their parents/caregivers to meet other families in the community.

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.

Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch

Toddler Time this summer is sure to be cool and colorful. Join us as we read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Tue, Jul 01, 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.

Book Club | Mystery & Crime Book Club

Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!

Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Please join us to help unravel a story of crime and intrigue. This month we'll be discussing "The Other Mrs." by Mary Kubica.

STEM - Science | Shaving Cream Rain Clouds

Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn about the water cycle and experiment with a shaving cream rain cloud!

Summer Reading | Color Wheel Bootcamp

Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Unleash your creativity at our Color Wheel Boot Camp! Explore color mixing while creating vibrant art in a fun, hands-on environment. Join us for a colorful adventure!

Community | Pen Pal Adventures!

Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Come join us in writing to a new pen pal in the United States.

Language Learning | Basic English for Chinese Speakers

Tue, Jul 01, 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 July we will finish reading A Midsummer Night?s Dream. ?

Gaming | Chess & Go

Tue, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us to learn and play Chess or Go!

Tue, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us to learn English with a fluent English and Chinese speaker. You'll be learning how to use English in your day-to-day life.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing - with the Prusa MK3S

Tue, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

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

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing - Prusa 3D Printers

Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

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

Gaming | Let's Role! - Dungeons & Dragons

Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Ready for adventure, but looking for a group to play with? Join us as we learn and play Dungeons and Dragons in a short-form campaign.

This event is full

Cancelled

Writing | Poetry Writers' Group

Tue, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Calling all poets! Join us virtually to review and receive constructive critique on your own work or to share a poem you love.

Author Talk | Omar Tyree - "Flyy Girl" - 30th Anniversary

Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join New York Times Best-Selling author Omar Tyree, as he discusses his bestselling novel "Flyy Girl."

This event is full

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Color Our World

Wed, Jul 02, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime: Just Add Art!

Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills.

Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Grayson Branch

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - Intro to Cricut - Vinyl Decal Making

Wed, Jul 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for children ages 3-5.

Wed, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Learning Lab

Getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? The topic for this CosMania session is using the Cricut, but you can bring questions on any aspect of cosplay.

Rescheduled

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - Wig Styling for Cosplay

Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New date Saturday, July 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch

This CosMania session focuses on learning how to style wigs for cosplay. Participants will learn the tools and techniques required to replicate fantastical hairstyles, as well as how to care for and transport their styled wigs.

Summer Reading | Color Wheel Bootcamp

Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Unleash your creativity at our Color Wheel Boot Camp! Explore color mixing while creating vibrant art in a fun, hands-on environment. Join us for a colorful adventure!

Learning Labs | Intro to Digital Photography

Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom

Learn the basics of photography in this introductory program.

Culinary Arts | Kids Taste the Rainbow

Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Come brighten up your day by tasting a rainbow of fruits and vegetables!

This event is full

Book Club | Spill the Tea - Beachy Romance

Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Practice Chen Style Taichi, New Frame, Routine One (83 Form), build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.

Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us at Norcross this summer as we share and discuss books that had us engrossed in a beachy romance while making a fun bookmark!

STEM - Science | Super Science - Spectrums of Light

Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Cancelled

Wed, Jul 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us as we explore the science of visible light and learn about color with a cool activity. For ages 6 - 11.

Wed, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Health & Wellness | DIY Soothing Aloe Lotion

Wed, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. This is a drop-in session. First come, first serve

Wed, Jul 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for a hands-on DIY workshop where you'll learn to create your own soothing aloe lotion, perfect for calming sunburnt skin! All materials provided but supplies are limited; just bring your creativity and relaxation vibes.

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come!: - Count & Color

Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Join us for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school.

Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.

Summer Reading | Color Wheel Bootcamp

Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Offsite

Join us at the Grayson Senior Center to practice Chen Style Taichi, New Frame, Routine One (83 Form), build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.

Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Unleash your creativity at our Color Wheel Boot Camp! Explore color mixing while creating vibrant art in a fun, hands-on environment. Join us for a colorful adventure!

STEM-Science | Fireworks in a Jar

Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Did you know you can create fireworks in a jar? Join us to learn how with an experiment.

Literacy | READing Paws

Thu, Jul 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

This event is full

Family | Pet Remembrance Day

Thu, Jul 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for Pet Remembrance Day, a special event to honor and celebrate the beloved pets who have touched our lives. Through storytelling, crafts, and reflection, we'll create a space to share memories, find comfort, and commemorate our furry friends.

Writing | Writers Club - Theme: Emotional

Thu, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Looking for a space dedicated towards the craft of writing? Come join Snellville's 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: Emotional!

STEM - Mathematics | Math Club

Thu, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Math Club will help students learn basic math concepts and improve their skills! A program for kids in grades 3-5.

Learning Labs | Arduino for Cosplay

Thu, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

Learn how to incorporate Arduino into your cosplay props in this three-week class. Registration is required.

This event is full

Thu, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Cancelled

Gaming | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns

Thu, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us in practicing conversational English on a variety of topics each week. We will learn new phrases and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Thu, Jul 03, 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!

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Thu, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom

Thu, Jul 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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.

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Color Our World

Thu, Jul 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Sat, Jul 05, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Early Learning | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Jul 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.

Hobbies | Tie-dye Drawstring Bags

Sat, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a fun, hands-on library program for teens where you'll create your own vibrant tie-dye drawstring bag! All materials provided. Just bring your creativity and leave with a one-of-a-kind, colorful accessory.

Hobbies | Intro to Camera DSLR

Sun, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Explore the basics of photography by learning about DSLR Cameras and their settings!

Early Learning | Baby and Me - Recycled Building Blocks

Mon, Jul 07, 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.

Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

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! Stay for a fun block activity using recycled boxes.

STEM - Science | Science Library: Color & Art - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Genealogy | Genealogy and the Library Mini Series - How to Use Library Resources to Learn About Your Ancestors

Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Are you interested in genealogy, but don't know where to start? Come to our two-part genealogy series to learn about the resources available at the library.

Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way for children ages 3 through 5.

STEM - Technology | Sphero Maze

Mon, Jul 07, 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).

Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for our exciting program series exploring science with hands-on experiments! This month, we will learn to code Sphero robots!

This event is full

Arts | Mythology & Bestiaries - Clay Creature Creations

Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come to the library to learn about mythological creatures and use air-dry clay to create your own! Registration required.

This event is full

STEM- Science | Paper Making

Mon, Jul 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Got scrap paper? Turn it into something new! Join us to learn how to recycle paper into homemade sheets, and discover the fun of crafting with recycled materials.

Book Club | Adult Fiction Book Club

Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Are you eager to find new reads and talk about books with other people? Join your fellow community members to discuss our read of the month every 1st Monday!

Arts | Yay, Macaroni Day!

Mon, Jul 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Did you know today is National Macaroni Day? Let's explore two of the best ways to use macaroni.

Registration opens Monday, June 30 2025 at 4:30pm

Mon, Jul 07, 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.

STEM - Science | Messy Science - Making Elephant Toothpaste!

Mon, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Mon, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us for a chemistry experiment about using some basic household materials to make a colorful, bubbly foam called Elephant Toothpaste!

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - Foam Crafting and Armor

Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Learning Lab Makerspace #127

Culinary | Let's make Chè Thái!

Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English can practice their fluency through daily life conversations.

Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Let's learn about the Vietnamese dessert, Chè Thái, and make it together!

Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am

Literacy | Zine Workshop - Make Your Own Magazine!

Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

What is something you wished more people knew about? Let?s color our world through the art of zine-making! We will use second-hand materials to create these classic indie magazines that you can use to tell the world about your ideas!

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Color Our World

Mon, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Norcross Branch

This event is full

Tue, Jul 08, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Playtime for pre-walker babies and their parents/caregivers to meet other families in the community.

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.

Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time - Storytime for ages 1-2

Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch

Toddler Time this summer is sure to be cool and colorful. Join us as we read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Tue, Jul 08, 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.

Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Health & Wellness | Pop Up Play Day with BeActive Gwinnett

Tue, Jul 08, 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.

Tue, Jul 08, 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 | Toddler Storytime

Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and enjoy music & movement for our youngest listeners; babies and young toddlers ages 2 & under.

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come Camp!

Tue, Jul 08, 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.

Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school. For children, ages 4-5 who will be entering Kindergarten this fall.

Culinary Arts | An Apple a Day: Choose Your Color

Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Come find out, and have some fun (and good eating) with apples!

Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Arts | Marionette Madness - The Joys of Puppets and Puppeteering!

Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us as we go over the wonders of puppeteering through crafting and playing with our very own paper friends!

Summer Reading | The Amazing World of Optical Illusions

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Explore the amazing world of optical illusions! Join us for mind-bending activities and discover how our eyes can play tricks on us.

Learning Labs | Coding Basics for Kids - Scratch Coding

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn coding concepts with the Scratch programming language.

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Attend this program to go over using a Janome sewing machine. AGES 12+.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 3:00pm

Tue, Jul 08, 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 July we will finish reading A Midsummer Night?s Dream. ?

Gaming | Magic: The Gathering

Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us and explore the different ways we can express ourselves and find a moment to de-stress.

Tue, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Gaming | Chess & Go

Tue, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn to play the strategy games Chess and Go in a friendly environment.

Language Learning | Basic English for Chinese Speakers

Tue, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us to learn English with a fluent English and Chinese speaker. You'll be learning how to use English in your day-to-day life.

STEM - Science | The Science of the Perfect Throw-In - Partnered with Be Active Gwinnett

Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Arts | Melted Crayon Art

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Get ready to create a colorful masterpiece using crayons! Use heat, color and imagination to make vibrant and unique artwork.

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

"The Science of a Perfect Throw-In" Participants will explore the physics of a soccer throw-in, specifically the concepts of force, motion, and angles.

Arts | DIY Asian Conical Hat Painting

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch

Coloring your world by joining us for a painting session to learn about and design your own Asian conical hat for home display.

Book Club | ATL Reads Virtual Book Club

Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

ATL Reads Book Club welcomes all who enjoy reading a variety of genres.

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Early Learning | Reading with Ro

Wed, Jul 09, 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.

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for a special storytime with Officer Cole and her K9 partner, Officer Ro! We'll hear exciting stories, learn about the important work of police dogs, and even meet Ro up close.

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for our Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. Targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2 and their caregivers.

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

STEM - Technology | Norcross Connect: Intro to Computers - Google Suite Session 2

Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills.

Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Socialize with your community while learning a new skill. This month we will focus on an intro to computers (Google Suite - Session 2)

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime: Just Add Art!

Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Combat the summer slide and work on reading skills throughout the summer. Grades Pre K - 2nd.

Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Grayson Branch

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Early Learning | Music and Movement

Wed, Jul 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for children ages 3-5.

Wed, Jul 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for a fun program that uses music, wiggles, and giggles to show the connection between reading and rhythm! This program is designed for kids, ages 3 and up.

Wed, Jul 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Suwanee Branch

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - Intro to 3D Printing with Lulzbot

Wed, Jul 09, 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!

Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Learning Lab

Getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? The topic for this CosMania session is 3D printing, but you can bring questions on any aspect of cosplay.

Learning Labs | Bros Who Sew - Journaling Bookmark

Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom

Are you a male teen who is interested in sewing? Join us to learn about using the machine and sewing your own journaling bookmark!

Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 1:00pm

Finance & Budget | Jelly Bean Money Camp

Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Learn the basics of budgeting with jelly beans and make your own savings box!

Health & Wellness | Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group - Community and Conversations

Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Community and Conversations: an Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group. This is a safe space to share thoughts and experiences involving the care of your loved ones with Alzheimer's.

Hobbies | Friendship Bracelets

Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn about colors and how to intertwine them by making friendship bracelets.

Consumer Education | A.I. Scams to Watch for in 2025

Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a promising new technology, but it is not without risk. Learn about ways scammers can use it to take advantage of you.

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten Here We Come

Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Norcross Branch

Let's get ready for the upcoming school year! Join us for an extra boost before school to practice the ABCs & Numbers and work fine motor skills in a fun and educational way!

This event is full

Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school. For children, ages 4-5 who will be entering Kindergarten this fall.

Kindergarten Readiness | School Registration Event - Evento de Registro Escolar

Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Practice Chen Style Taichi, New Frame, Routine One (83 Form), build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.

Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Need help signing up your child for school? Join us for this event, during which we will assist you in the registration process. ¿Necesita ayuda para inscribir a su hijo en la escuela? Acompáñanos en este evento donde le ayudaremos en el proceso de registro.

Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Hobbies | Awesome Art - The Art of Pablo Picasso

Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Budding artist? Join us! Come learn about different materials and methods of art and create your own masterpiece! (Please dress to be messy!)

Culinary Arts | Sugar Cookies Anyone

Wed, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Calling all children in grades K-4! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! In June and July, sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for National Sugar Cookie Day!

Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 4:30pm

Wed, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

STEM - Science | Out of This World! - Craft Your Own Planet

Wed, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. This is a drop-in session. First come, first serve

Wed, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Blast off to explore our beautiful solar system and learn about the different planets, including what makes our planet Earth so special. Participants will then be able to create their own planet!

Knitted Together: A Knitting & Crocheting Meet-Up

Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Arts | Color and the Rise of Modern Art - Impressionism and Beyond

Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join art professor Dr. Janet Stephens to explore the history of color in art.

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more! Targeted for the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come!: - Count & Color

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Centerville Branch

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

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Join us for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime - Storytime for ages 3-5

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime (Session 1)

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games and sing songs! This program is intended for ages 3-5, with caregiver(s). Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Health & Wellness | Stretch it Out: Chair Yoga

Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Socialize with your community while learning a new skill. Come learn about gentle yoga poses that can be done at home in a chair.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime (Session 2)

Thu, Jul 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregiver(s). Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Summer Reading | Frida Kahlo's Self-Portrait

Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Duluth Branch

Frida Kahlo was a famous Mexican artist who created many self-portraits and was also a cultural icon, recognized by her elaborate clothing, jewelry and hairstyles adorned with flowers. We will explore how she created her unique style and incorporate it into our own art creations.

Hybrid Book Club

Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a friendly discussion of "Where'd you go, Bernadette" by Maria Semple.

Hobbies | Darn It! Visible Mending

Thu, Jul 10, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Education | Camp Cursive

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Come see how to elevate your writing skills by mastering the art of cursive writing! Join us on Thursdays to build your penmanship!

This event is full

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Give old clothes new life with fun and stylish visible mending! Learn easy repair and embroidery techniques to fix or customize their favorite pieces - saving money, reducing waste, and creating something uniquely their own.

STEM - Science | Here Comes the Sun

Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

We see the sun most days, but do you really know the Sun? Join us to learn about the sun and participate in some fun outdoor activities.

Gaming | Dungeons & Drama

Thu, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Program of whimsy to ignite a passion for adventure.

STEM - Science | Pinhole Camera - Camera Obscura

Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Learn the history of pinhole cameras, also known as Camera Obscura, and create your own from common household objects.

Gaming | Dungeons and Dragons and Donuts

Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dacula Branch

Want to learn about Dungeons and Dragons? Know about Dungeons and Dragons but want to find others to play with? Come to this program meet like minded teens and solve problems in a short-form campaign.

This event is full

STEM - Science | Gelatin Window Clings

Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come to the library and make your own window art! We'll be using gelatin and cookie cutters to make multicolored window clings.

Language Learning | Movies in English

Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

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

Community | Magic: The Gathering

Thu, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Come together with your community as we take a dive into the world's most popular trading card game - Magic: The Gathering! Open to beginners and experienced players alike. Rated ages 13+.

Summer Reading | Bad Art: Mosaic Art Portraits

Thu, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Create a mosaic self-portrait! All skill levels welcome! Registration required.

Registration opens Thursday, June 26 2025 at 9:00am

Learning Labs | Arduino for Cosplay

Thu, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

Learn how to incorporate Arduino into your cosplay props in this three-week class. Registration is required.

This event is full

Thu, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Cancelled

Community | Teen Advisory Council

Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us in practicing conversational English on a variety of topics each week. We will learn new phrases and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for our monthly TAC meeting, where you can help with library programs and earn volunteer credit! See a staff member for how to apply!

Gaming | Chess Knight

Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Love to play chess? Join us for an hour of gameplay. All levels and ages are welcome. Registration is required.

Registration opens Thursday, June 26 2025 at 6:00pm

Early Learning | Pajama Storytime

Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Duluth Branch

Bring your favorite stuffed animal and/or blanket and join Ms. Sarah for an evening storytime in your pajamas.

Arts | Friendship Bracelets

Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us for a fun and creative Friendship Bracelet workshop! It's a great opportunity to make new friends, share your designs, and create unique, personalized bracelets for yourself or someone special.

Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Color Our World

Thu, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Fri, Jul 11, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Early Learning | Meet Me at the Park! - Storytime at Grayson Park

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lilburn Branch

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

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Offsite

Meet Ms. Becca at Grayson Park for some outside storytime fun! We'll sing silly songs, read engaging stories, and enjoy the outdoors. Recommended to dress for messy play and to bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you can!

Early Learning | Toddler Time: Spin the Color Wheel!

Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Early Learning | Purposeful Play

Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Purposeful play develops many skills for children. Children develop stronger language, gross motor, fine motor, social skills, and many more.

Fri, Jul 11, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Grayson Branch

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

Family | Weekend Storytime

Fri, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Family | READing Paws

Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

READing Paws is a program that is dedicated to improving the reading skills of children using registered therapy teams as literacy mentors.

Sat, Jul 12, 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.

Early Learning | Ballet & Books - Storytelling through Movement

Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

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

Rescheduled

Family | READing Paws

Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm

New date Saturday, July 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

READing Paws is a program that is dedicated to improving the reading skills of children using registered therapy teams as literacy mentors.

Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Centerville Branch

Hello Ballerinas! This month, we are going to broaden our skills by learning tap. Let's TAP into a good book, together!

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

Do you have an idea for a sewing project, but you're not sure how to use a sewing machine? This program is for you!

Registration opens Saturday, June 28 2025 at 1:00pm

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - Wig Styling for Cosplay

Sat, Jul 12, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch

Gaming | Chess Tournament (Children)

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Test your chess skills against fellow players in the summer Duluth chess tournament. One tournament for children and one for adults. Registration required. Registration opens June 12.

Game | Chess Tournament (Adult)

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Test your chess skills against fellow players in the first summer Duluth chess tournament. One tournament for children and one for adults. Registration required. Registration starts June 12.

Book Club | Korean Reading Club Atlanta

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

Korean Reading Club for adults. In July, we will read "The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West" by Alex Karp.

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Color Our World

Sat, Jul 12, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Sun, Jul 13, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Arts | Mosaic Art - Inspired by Alma Woodsley Thomas

Sun, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Adults, come and let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Paint mosaic art inspired by Alma Woodsey Thomas!

This event is full

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - Hand Sewing

Sun, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Learning Lab

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - Resin Printing Basics

Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch

Need help getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? This session's question topic is Resin Printing, but you can bring questions on any aspect of cosplay.

Gaming | Chess Club

Sun, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.

Gaming | Chess Club

Sun, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.

Mon, Jul 14, 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.

STEM - Science | Science Library: Color & Art - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Jul 14, 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!

Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Book Club | Murder with a Twist - Mystery/Fiction Book Club - "The Guardians" by John Grisham

Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us in discussing this month's selection, "The Guardians" by John Grisham.

Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way for children ages 3 through 5.

Arts | Paint Like Piet Mondrian

Mon, Jul 14, 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).

Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Piet Mondrian was a Dutch abstract painter who turned straight lines, bold colors, and perfect balance into timeless works of art! Join us to learn about his life and work, then create your own painting using his techniques!

Health & Wellness | How Does My Garden Grow? - Tower Garden 101

Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join Lilburn to learn the Basics about our tower garden and what the garden can do for your health and well-being.

Mon, Jul 14, 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.

Mon, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Family | Evening Storytime

Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English can practice their fluency through daily life conversations.

Mon, Jul 14, 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.

Community | Stitching Society - No matter the needle or hook, join our club for help!

Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Bring your works in progress, your questions, and your roadblocks. We can solve them together with our monthly club for crafts!

Learning Labs | Python Basics

Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come to a beginner-friendly space to learn and explore the coding language Python.

Registration opens Sunday, July 6 2025 at 6:00pm

Book Club | Stitch & Tell - "The Golden Couple" by Greer Hendricks

Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson 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 Golden Couple" by Greer Hendricks.

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Norcross Branch

This event is full

Arts | Stationary Swap

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Bring your pens, paper, cards, stamps, stickers, etc...and leave with something new!

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Playtime for pre-walker babies and their parents/caregivers to meet other families in the community.

Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Join us for tummy time, stories for babies, parent-baby bonding, and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start!

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch

Toddler Time this summer is sure to be cool and colorful. Join us as we read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Early Learning | Toddler Time - Storytime for ages 1-2

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Duluth Branch

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

Tue, Jul 15, 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.

Summer Reading | Colorful Cravings - Healthy Food Habits by Eating the Rainbow

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lilburn Branch

Let's learn about healthy eating habits with a fun story, activities and eating the rainbow!

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Tue, Jul 15, 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.

Arts | Dressing the Part - Regency Era Fashion

Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!

Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Step into the world of Jane Austen and enjoy this lively presentation on the clothing that defined an age!

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and enjoy music & movement for our youngest listeners; babies and young toddlers ages 2 & under.

Early Learning | Baby and Me Yoga

Tue, Jul 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Dads, Moms, and Grandparents welcome! Gather with your little ones for a 30 minute baby yoga class presented by Kidsfull Yoga.

Health & Wellness | The Wardrobe Edit - How to Understand Your Body Shape

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Come and join us as we learn how to evaluate our style! We will be learning different tips and tricks on how to build a wardrobe that works for you.

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come Camp!

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Tue, Jul 15, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Arts | Creating Kindness and Community Rocks!

Tue, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your child (ages 3-8) listens to stories, sings songs and makes Kindness Rocks!

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing Software - CURA and PrusaSlicer

Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Attend this program to get an introduction on how to use the slicing programs CURA for LulzBot and PrusaSlicer for 3D printing! AGES 12+.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 3:00pm

Arts | Pigment Power! - Permanent Marker Tie Dye

Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Have you ever wondered what makes permanent markers "permanent"? Join us for a fun and fascinating art-meets-science experiment as we break down the chemistry of pigments and create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye bandana using permanent markers and rubbing alcohol.

Tue, Jul 15, 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 July we will finish reading A Midsummer Night?s Dream. ?

Tue, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Culinary | Summertime Treats: Making a Fruit Salad

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us and explore the different ways we can express ourselves and find a moment to de-stress.

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Celebrate in-season fruit by learning how to make an easy and healthy snack!

Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am

STEM - Science | Exploring the Solar System - Games & Crafts

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Come have some fun learning about the planets and stars. We will have stations set up for games and crafts and other hands-on activities.

Hobbies | Art Camp - Young Artists' Studio

Tue, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for three days of artistic endeavors! Explore different art mediums and create your own masterpieces to be displayed in a library art show!

This event is full

Arts | Art Club - Painting With a Limited Palette

Tue, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn new art techniques by exploring your own creative process and learn to be playful! This month's technique: painting with a limited palette. This is a multi-generational program, intended to support and awaken curiosity, intuition, and creative thinking while making art.

STEM - Science | DIY Lava Lamp

Tue, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Discover the science behind lava lamps using density.

Arts | Teen Makerspace - Discarded Books Workshop

Tue, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Give old books new life through creative art! Join us at the library for a hands-on crafting session where teens can transform discarded books into unique works of art.

Community | Math Club - Pokemon Card Game

Tue, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Build your double digit math and critical thinking skills as you play the Pokemon Card game.

Language Learning | Basic English for Chinese Speakers

Tue, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us to learn English with a fluent English and Chinese speaker. You'll be learning how to use English in your day-to-day life.

Summer Reading | Art Trivia Night!

Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Come test your art history knowledge with this fun night of art related trivia!

Learning Labs | Intro to the X-Carve - CNC Router

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Learn to use a CNC router with the library's X-Carve.

Health & Wellness | Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us in person or virtually to discuss issues and mental health involving the care for your loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia.

Culinary Arts | Tasty Meals on a Budget - Taco Salad

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

A fun and flavorful culinary workshop where we'll explore how to create delicious, budget-friendly meals for under $20.

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Color Our World

Wed, Jul 16, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Wed, Jul 16, 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.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for our Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. Targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2 and their caregivers.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Collins Hill Branch

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

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills.

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Combat the summer slide and work on reading skills throughout the summer. Grades Pre K - 2nd.

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Grayson Branch

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Wed, Jul 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for children ages 3-5.

Wed, Jul 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Suwanee Branch

Arts | Paint Your Feelings - Watercolor Basics

Wed, Jul 16, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

A watercolor workshop for beginners that will dive into basic watercolor painting techniques. Learn to express yourself using art. Featuring guest artist Suri Rachur.

This event is full

Summer Reading | Color Our World with Origami - Bring Paper to Life!

Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn how to turn sheets of paper into frogs, butterflies, and more using the technique of origami!

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - Embroidery & Embellishments for Cosplay

Wed, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Learning Lab Makerspace #127

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

STEM-Science | Sunscreen Painting

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Why is sunscreen important? Join us to learn why it is important and make your own painting with sunscreen.

Explore the Library | Secret Society of Librarians - Escape Room

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Uncover the hidden language of librarians! This immersive escape room experience invites participants to delve into the mysterious world of the Secret Society of Librarians.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 2:00pm

Job & Career | Lights, Camera, Careers in Film - Find Your Place in the Film Industry

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Norcross Branch

Let's get ready for the upcoming school year! Join us for an extra boost before school to practice the ABCs & Numbers and work fine motor skills in a fun and educational way!

This event is full

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

"Lights, Camera, Careers in Film!", will explain the exciting careers available in the film industry.

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten Here We Come

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Arts | Spanish Club - Muñecas Quitapenas

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for a fun art session where you'll learn about Muñecas Quitapenas, colorful, mythical worry dolls from Mayan legends! Create your own colorful pint sized doll to whisper your worries, nightmares and fears away! Acompáñanos para una sesión divertida de arte donde aprenderás sobre las muñecas quitapenas, muñecas místicas y coloridas de las leyendas Maya! Cree tu misma muñeca colorida para susurrarle tus penas, preocupaciones y miedos de la vida.

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Practice Chen Style Taichi, New Frame, Routine One (83 Form), build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.

Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Gaming | Apprentice Planeswalker Guild - Magic: The Gathering Commander

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Casual Magic: The Gathering group where we learn to play the Commander format. Beginners and experts alike are welcome.

Summer Reading | Color Our World with Canva

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Want to make professional-looking visual content? Canva is a free service that allows you to do just that! Join us to learn the basics. Bring your own laptop or borrow one of ours.

Family | Game On! at the Library

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Bring the whole family to the library for an afternoon of great games. Revisit old favorites, discover new ones, and spend time connecting with loved ones!

Hobbies | Art Camp - Young Artists' Studio

Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for three days of artistic endeavors! Explore different art mediums and create your own masterpieces to be displayed in a library art show!

This event is full

Health & Wellness | Library Play Day - With Live Healthy Gwinnett

Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Suwanee Branch

Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive play, fun games, crafts, and more!

Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Calling all children in grades K-4! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! In June and July, sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Arts | Cat Kid Comic Club

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. This is a drop-in session. First come, first serve

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us to read and create your own comics, just like Cat Kid from the popular Dog Man series!

Book Club | The Murder With Friends Chapter! - Our Virtual Murder Mystery Book Club

Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about "The Only One Left" by Riley Sager.

Author Talk | Daniel Black

Wed, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join award-winning author Daniel Black as he discusses his novel, "Issac's Song," about a young queer Black man finding his voice in 1980s Chicago.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come!: - Count & Color

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more! Targeted for the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Join us for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime - Storytime for ages 3-5

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime (Session 1)

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Book Club | Cozy Book Club

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us on the third Thursday of every month to discuss a preselected Cozy Mystery book. This month's book is "Death By Smoothie" by Laura Levine.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime (Session 2)

Thu, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregiver(s). Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Arts | Paint Your Feelings - Watercolor Basics

Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

A watercolor workshop for beginners that will dive into basic watercolor painting techniques. Learn to express yourself using art. Featuring guest artist Suri Rachur.

This event is full

STEM - Science | Dinosaur Day - A Dino Adventure!

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a blast from the past! Learn about dinosaurs, and go on your own expedition!

Geneology | Preserving Memories - Protecting Valuable Assets through Photo Inventories

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us to learn about the importance of preserving your photos and your legacy before a disaster happens. You will gain confidence in making decisions about how to preserve your family's legacy through photos.

Education | Camp Cursive

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Come see how to elevate your writing skills by mastering the art of cursive writing! Join us on Thursdays to build your penmanship!

This event is full

Health & Wellness | Self- Affirmation Jars

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us to Learn about the science of positive affirmations and make a self-affirmation jar to take home.

Culinary Arts | DIY Ice Cream - Celebrate National Ice Cream Day

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Celebrating National Ice Cream Day! Kids come and learn how to make ice cream the old fashioned way.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am

STEM - Science | Ice Cream Time

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us to explore the science behind how ice cream is made and make some of our own!

Stem- Engineering | Float Your Boat

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Can you build a boat or raft that will hold weight and still float? Join us to try your hand at this engineering adventure.

Explore the Library | Secret Society of Librarians - Escape Room

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Uncover the hidden language of librarians! This immersive escape room experience invites participants to delve into the mysterious world of the Secret Society of Librarians.

Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 2:00pm

Book Club | The Next Chapter - Suwanee Book Club

Thu, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us as we discuss "The Wager" by David Grann.

Gaming | Dungeons & Drama

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Program of whimsy to ignite a passion for adventure.

STEM - Technology | Code Club

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Practice coding skills in a social setting with self-guided courses from Fiero Code.

This event is full

Hobbies | Art Camp - Young Artists' Studio

Thu, Jul 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for three days of artistic endeavors! Explore different art mediums and create your own masterpieces to be displayed in a library art show!

This event is full

Explore the Library | Kanopy Film Club - What is Cinema? (2013)

Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

Learn about something new by watching a film on Kanopy and joining us for a lively discussion!

STEM - Technology | Superhero Science - Create Your Own Kryptonite

Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us as we experiment with creating colorful watercolor crystals, but keep these Kryptonite crystals out of the hands of Superman's arch enemy, Lex Luthor!

Thu, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

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Gaming | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns

Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us in practicing conversational English on a variety of topics each week. We will learn new phrases and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Thu, Jul 17, 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!

Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Color Our World

Thu, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Fri, Jul 18, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Jul 18, 9:00am - 9:25am

Virtual

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 2-5!

Summer Reading | Splash Pad Storytime! - @Lilburn City Park; 76 Main Street, Lilburn 30047

Fri, Jul 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Offsite

Get outdoors for some stories, songs & fun!

Summer Reading | Family Olympics: The Color Craze

Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us for Family Olympics, an event packed with fun challenges and laughter for the whole family! Compete in brain teasers, creative activities, and celebrate with snacks and awards!

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Education | American Girl Club

Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn about health, history, and saving through American girl dolls.

Writing | Local Author Day 2025 Submission

Sat, Jul 19, All day

Virtual

Local authors are invited to submit their recent work to share with the community.

Learning Labs | Resin Printing Basics

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Learn how to make detailed 3D prints with a Resin Printer.

Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show! - featuring Magician Ken Scott

Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:15am

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

Celebrate summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Early Learning | Unicorn Magic Storytime

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Calling all unicorn fans! Join Ms. Nikki for a special storytime just for preschoolers, ages 3-6, that will celebrate unicorns with stories, songs, and rhymes about this majestic creature. Plus, make a unicorn craft to take home!

Jobs & Careers | How to Job Hunt - An Information Session

Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us for an informative session designed to equip job seekers with essential resources and strategies for finding employment. This program will provide guidance on job searching techniques and assist participants in signing up for valuable job-hunting tools.

Arts | Weave It Together - Fun, Friendship, and Fabulous Bracelets!

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come learn how to weave colorful bracelets for you and your friends! This program is perfect for crafters of all ages, although younger kids may need assistance from an adult.

Writing | Writers Workshop

Sat, Jul 19, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Arts | Who's That Anime Artist?

Sat, Jul 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Think you know your favorite anime? Join "Who's That Anime Artist?" and dive into the world of legendary creators with engaging trivia!

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Color Our World

Sun, Jul 20, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Hobbies | Marvelous Marionette Puppets!

Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Learn how to make a unique and magical paper & recycled material marionette puppet! Design your creation with fun colors and crafty materials & then put on a show to tell a story with everyone there!

Heath & Wellness | Interplay

Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Duluth Branch

All ages are invited to join us for 90 minutes of structured play, joy, movement, and interactive storytelling. InterPlay tools and methods will be introduced incrementally so they are accessible to all bodies. Unlock the wisdom of your body with InterPlay and discover for yourself how resilient you can be. Facilitated by Christine Gautreaux, MSW, InterPlay Certified Leader and Heather-Leigh Nies, LMSW, InterPlay Leader

Literacy | Read to Oliver the Cat

Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Practice your reading while you visit with Oliver the therapy cat.

Gaming | Chess Club

Sun, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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: Color & Art - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Arts | July Jump Ropes: Out of Yarn

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Simple finger crochet chains are fun and relaxing to make. Who can make the most loops? Who can make the longest rope? Using simple techniques will result in a fun and easy jump-rope to play with.

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Job & Career | Celebrating Awesome Community Helpers - with Special Guest Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom!

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join Ms. Sarah for a special monthly program designed just for infants!

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a storytime with songs, books, and also a special visit from the Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom! Families will get to see live feeding and milking demonstrations!

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way for children ages 3 through 5.

Consumer Education | Pass It On - Identifying Senior Citizen Scams

Mon, Jul 21, 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).

Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Come learn about the different types of scams that target senior citizens and how not to become a victim.

STEM - Engineeering | Marble Maze

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Duluth Branch

Learn how to build your own marble maze using recycled material. This program will focus on STEM and team building to create a fantastic maze.

Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club - "The Therapist" by B.A. Paris

Mon, Jul 21, 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, "The Therapist" by B. A. Paris!

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

Health & Wellness | Craft & Calm - Learn how crafting and hobbies aid your brain!

Mon, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn how crafting helps calm the brain and improve mental agility and elasticity throughout life. Help yourself build a better memory, lower anxiety and stress, and improve your quality of life!

Summer Reading | Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English can practice their fluency through daily life conversations.

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us for an evening storytime and craft activity with your stuffed animal friend, then tuck them in at the library! Pick them up the following day and view their overnight adventures with a digital photo album.

Learning Labs | Intro to Hand Sewing

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Learn best practices for how to sew by hand, basic stitches, and when to use hand sewing and when to use a machine.

Hobbies | Art & Appetites - Exploring Color

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Ever had a rough day at work and just need something to do to unwind? Then join us at our paint and snack session. Enjoy some calm and relaxing music as you paint whatever comes to mind all while snacking!

Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Norcross Branch

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Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Early Learning | Toddler Time - Storytime for ages 1-2

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch

Toddler Time this summer is sure to be cool and colorful. Join us as we read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Tue, Jul 22, 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.

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten Camp

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Starting Kindergarten is a big step! Join us for a variety of activities to get your little one ready to start school! Intended for children to start Kindergarten in Fall 2025.

Summer Reading | Color Splat - Art with Recycled Materials

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Paint your summer and get ready to get messy! Make bubble art, color with chalk, and create a rainbow, all with recycled materials!

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and enjoy music & movement for our youngest listeners; babies and young toddlers ages 2 & under.

Arts | Nature Painting

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us to make a nature themed painting using nature itself!

Community | Hobby Swap

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Always wanted to pick up a new hobby but never known where to start? The Collins Hill library is here to help! We'll have a plethora of activities and information about crafts and skills for people of all ages.

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come Camp!

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Hobbies & Education | Tie Dyeing for Fashion

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Duluth Branch

Join us to explore dyeing through a hands-on activity. Please bring your own shirt or item to dye.

Tue, Jul 22, 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 July we will finish reading A Midsummer Night?s Dream. ?

Book Club | Stitch & Tell - Book Lovers

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us and explore the different ways we can express ourselves and find a moment to de-stress.

Tue, Jul 22, 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 Book Lovers by Emily Henry.

Arts | Bad Art Night - Become Your Favorite Artists!

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Come out and celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge: Color Our World by making some 'bad art.' Explore artists including Jackson Pollock, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Michelangelo, and Yayoi Kusama to unleash your wildest creativity! For the STEM lovers out there, come learn about and have fun with pendulum painting.

Language Learning | Basic English for Chinese Speakers

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us to learn English with a fluent English and Chinese speaker. You'll be learning how to use English in your day-to-day life.

STEM - Science | Pump Up Your Knowledge, Beat by Beat! - Partnered with Be Active Gwinnett

Tue, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

"Pump Up Your Knowledge, Beat by Beat!" Explore how the heart rate changes with exercise.

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Color Our World

Wed, Jul 23, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for our Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. Targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2 and their caregivers.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime: Just Add Art!

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Combat the summer slide and work on reading skills throughout the summer. Grades Pre K - 2nd.

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Grayson Branch

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Wed, Jul 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Early Learning | Fire Truck Storytime

Wed, Jul 23, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Wed, Jul 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! This week's storytime is a special fire truck storytime. For ages 2 and up.

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - 3D Printing with the Prusa

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Learning Labs | Sound Lab - Live Instrument Recording

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom

Audio production for beginners: Workstations, Audio Interfaces, and Microphones. We will be going over how to record live instruments such as guitars and microphones with Garageband.

STEM Science | Colorful Slime

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Enjoy making slime? Want to mix your own color? Join us for a fun program. Registration Required.

Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 2:00pm

Gaming | Board Game Design Workshop

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Norcross Branch

Let's get ready for the upcoming school year! Join us for an extra boost before school to practice the ABCs & Numbers and work fine motor skills in a fun and educational way!

This event is full

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Do you like board games? Come learn how to make your own!

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten Here We Come

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Kindergarten Readiness | School Registration Event - Evento de Registro Escolar

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Early Learning | Un Poquito de Español

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Do you want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish language and culture? Join us every month for a unique experience full of fun, differently themed bilingual stories, games & crafts!

Environment | Wildflower Terrariums

Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Calling all children in grades K-4! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! In June and July, sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for a hands-on workshop that blends eco-friendly practices with the beauty of nature. With this program, you'll discover the art of sustainable creativity, and you'll learn to craft stunning terrariums using recycled materials!

Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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