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Arts | Chalk Walk Competition
2025-10-25 10:30:00 2025-10-25 12:30:00 America/New_York Arts | Chalk Walk Competition Celebrate Artober, the City of Suwanee's new mural in the reading grotto by the library, and the connection between literature and the arts with a literary-themed chalk walk competition! Suwanee Branch -

Saturday, October 25
10:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-25 10:30:00 2025-10-25 12:30:00 America/New_York Arts | Chalk Walk Competition Celebrate Artober, the City of Suwanee's new mural in the reading grotto by the library, and the connection between literature and the arts with a literary-themed chalk walk competition! Suwanee Branch -

Celebrate Artober, the City of Suwanee's new mural in the reading grotto by the library, and the connection between literature and the arts with a literary-themed chalk walk competition!

Come join us to celebrate the new City of Suwanee mural by the library and check out a book to take home and learn something new about art. Enter the Chalk Walk Competition to express your love for literacy. Click the register button to enter and for more information about the competition. Through our partnership with the Suwanee Arts Council, standard chalk will be provided, but feel free to bring your own tools. Only competitors need to register.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Community | Arts |

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Kindergarten Readiness | ABC 123: Kindergarten, Here We Come
Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Join us to celebrate learning our alphabet with stories and early literacy activities!
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Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
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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.
Health & Wellness | Stretch It Out: Morning Yoga
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Welcome to Stretch it out: Morning Yoga! Join us as we explore health and mindfulness through basic gentle yoga led by a librarian.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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STEM-Technology | Computer Club
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Want to know how to use programs on the computer or how to work your email? We will teach you how here at our senior technology workshop!
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Thu, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Education | Open Your World - For Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Thu, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
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Dacula Branch
Learn how to recognize online deception by identifying social engineering tactics and 'red flag' feelings. Discuss real-life scenarios and help build safer online decision-making skills.
STEM - Science | Outstanding Owls
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn all about owls, and discover what they eat by taking apart a real owl pellet!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a volunteer. Reading Buddies is for students ages 6-11.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
STEM - Technology | Coding With Scratch
Thu, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Complete your own project with drag-and-drop coding! Recommended for children ages 8-12.
This event is full
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Thu, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
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Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Cancelled
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
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Thu, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Need help with homework? Stop by and receive homework help for grades K-5 from qualified volunteers.
Gaming | Chess Club
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
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Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Learning Labs | Break Through Your Creative Hurdles
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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In this workshop, we'll explore the 12 Major Challenges faced by professional creators and artists. Secure your spot now for an inspiring and resilient leap forward in your creative endeavors!
Author Talk | Tati Richardson
Thu, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join author Tati Richardson as she discusses her new romcom, "Struck Speechless," about a fiery sports agent who mysteriously loses her voice and must rely on her ex and rival agent to help her, forcing them to confront their past and explosive chemistry.
Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, May 01, 9:00am - 9:20am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime geared for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!
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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 2-5!
Register
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Fri, May 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.
Learning Labs | Intro to Multifilament Printing
Fri, May 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio
Ready to take your 3D printing to the next level? Learn how to make prints in multiple colors with our Prusa XL multi-tool head printer!
Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing
Fri, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
Learn the basics of 3D Printing!
Learning Labs | Photo Editing w/ Photoshop
Fri, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio
Learn how to alter and retouch photos easily using Adobe Photoshop!
Early Learning | Music & Movement
Fri, May 01, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join Ms. Nikki for an energetic program that uses music and movement activities to improve your child's balance, coordination, and rhythm! This program is intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.
Culture | Beltane and May Day: Celebrating Spring's Peak
Fri, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Explore the science and traditions of Beltane and May Day. Participants will learn about the significance of Beltane as the midpoint between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, as well as its rich cultural history.
Family | Weekend Storytime
Sat, May 02, 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.
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
Cancelled
Health & Wellness | Library Play Day - Live Healthy Gwinnett
Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive play!
Cancelled
Health & Wellness | Library Play Day - with Live Healthy Gwinnett
Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive play!
Community | Gardening 101
Sat, May 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join Harvest Gwinnett for a fun and interactive program to learn all about transplanting and fertilizing edible plants & learn about maintaining for summer crops.
Arts | Mother's Day Watercolor Flowers
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Show appreciation for the mother or caregiver in your life by creating a framed watercolor flower painting.
Author Talk | Allison Blanchard - Heir of Grief
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join Young Adult author Allison Blanchard as she discusses her newest novel, "Heir of Grief," a no-spice, dark romantasy set in New York City where secret societies, morally gray mentors, and ancient magic hide.
Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Makerspace
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Learning Labs | Intro to Tinkercad
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace
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Learning Labs | Learning Lab Magic (The Gathering)
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
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Arts | Drawn to Life - Drawing Facial Features
Sun, May 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room
Learn how to draw the different facial features and how they all interlock together. Artists of all skill levels are welcome!
STEM - Science | Science Library: Mechanics - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+
Mon, May 04, 10:00am - 10:15am
Virtual
Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!
Cancelled
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join Ms. Mirka for a special tummy time to help your little one build confidence in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills! Perfect for pre-walkers, ages 1 and under.
Early Learning | Dinosaurs - Early Learning at the Library
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us for early literacy fun in partnership with Play2Learn and Gwinnett Building Babies Brains! This program will include storytime, music and movement, and early learning activities for children, birth through five and their parents/caregivers.
Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Alexander Park off Scenic HWY
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under with a caregiver.
Early Learning | Family Storytime - International Firefighter Day
Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Family Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way.
Cancelled
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, May 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs! For children, ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult(s).
Education | Homeschool Hangout - Plant and Animal Cells
Mon, May 04, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Dacula Branch
Did you know that plants and animals have completely different cells? Join us as we learn about what makes these cells unique, and make your own animal cell craft!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!
Book Club | Adult Fiction Book Club
Mon, May 04, 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!
Education | Homework Help
Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Children will receive one-on-one assistance with their school homework by volunteers. Walk in sessions are on a first come basis.
Gaming | Chess Club
Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Play chess with others and grow your skills! All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate.
STEM - Science | Draw Your Own Planet!
Mon, May 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Planets come in all sizes, colors, and temperatures! Some have rings, wild storms, volcanoes, and even ice oceans. Today you'll invent your very own planet and draw what it looks like.
STEM - Science | The Science of Star Wars
Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us for a look into the (theoretical) science of Star Wars. From lightspeed travel to hydroponic farming, we will see just how much of these movies is actually scientifically possible. May the Fourth be with you!
Language Learning | Learn Korean, K-pop style - Children's Day's Games and Activities
Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
Let's learn some Korean phrases to make listening to K-pop so much more fun! This month, we're talking about Children's Day! Come learn some new vocabulary and play traditional Korean games!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.
Register
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.
Writing | Teen Writers Workshop
Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dacula Branch
Attention aspiring teen writers! Join us for our monthly Writer's Workshop, where we explore different aspects of writing with other teens. This month will focus on understanding ways to plot.
Jobs & Careers | Using AI in Your Job Search
Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn about some of the AI tools that you can use in your job search!
Family | Evening Storytime
Mon, May 04, 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.
Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Learn the basics of 3D Printing!
Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing - With Prusa Slicer
Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace
Learn the basics of 3D Printing!
Explore the Library | Jedi Academy
Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Explore your library by completing the scavenger hunt and receiving your holocron. Trade in your holocron for a chance to take a swing at the Death Star piñata. Will you be the lucky Jedi who destroys the Death Star?
Community | Tummy Time
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join us for our weekly Tummy Time! This is an opportunity for playtime for pre-walking babies and their parents/caregivers to connect while meeting other families in the community. This program is designed for babies under one year and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Early Learning at the Library
Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lilburn Branch
Join us for a morning of story, songs, STEM, Math, craft & activities with Building Babies Brains.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way. For kids ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, May 05, 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.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Come join us for Toddler Time! We read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.
Cancelled
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Toddler Storytime! Where we read stories, enjoy music & movement while exploring early literacy in a fun group setting for children ages 0 through 2.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 05, 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.
Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom
Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 11:15am
Virtual
Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!
Book Club | Mystery & Crime - Fortune and Glory by Janet Evanovich
Tue, May 05, 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 Fortune and Glory by Janet Evanovich.
Learning Labs | Green Screen Basics
Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio
Learn how to shoot and edit video using the green screen to change the appearance of your background location!
Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club
Tue, May 05, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories. In May, we will finish reading "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare.
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Gaming | Dungeons and Dragons and Donuts
Tue, May 05, 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.
Book Club | Lilburn Fiction
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join us for a discussion of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students (grade 1-8) who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.
Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - Pineapple Fluff
Tue, May 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
A cooking program for kids with accompanying adults. Learn how to make a pineapple fluff no-bake dessert.
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Gaming | Chess & Go
Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Play the strategy games Chess and Go in a friendly environment.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Education | Reading Buddies
Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Reading Buddies- where your child can practice with a trained volunteer and become an active reader!
Register
Education | Homework Help
Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students. On a first-come, first-served basis. Students must bring a homework assignment.
Gaming | Revenge of the Fifth
Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
In a library far far away in Norcross... Come and learn the art of the lightsaber, make some Yoda soda, and become part of the great sci-fi opera.
STEM - Science | Slime Fiesta
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Learn about the scientific method by making slime and adding different ingredients to test your hypothesis. Materials available while supplies last. No children under the age of 6.
Learning Labs | Game Makers Group
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Five Forks Branch
This is a weekly discussion group where we will cover a wide array of game-making topics and provide optional challenges and projects for aspiring game creators.
Gaming | Let's Role - Dungeons & Dragons
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Grayson Branch
Ready for a gaming adventure but looking for a group to play with? Join us as we learn and play Dungeons & Dragons in a short-form campaign.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join us for homework help to kids in grades K-8.
Family | Family Storytime - Ninjas
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join Ms. Nikki for a storytime the whole family can enjoy together! This month's theme is ninjas. Enjoy books, songs, and make a fun craft! This program is intended for ages 3 and up, with caregiver(s).
Gaming | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns
Tue, May 05, 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!
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