Computer Literacy | Artificial Intelligence 101 - Gwinnett County Public Library

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

Suwanee Branch

Join Ms. Nikki for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under, this storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.

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

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for Toddler Time! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers ages 0-2 and their caregivers.

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

Collins Hill Branch

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

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

Mountain Park Branch

Designed for babies and toddlers, this storytime uses simple books, music, and movement to introduce our youngest listeners to storytime. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your toddler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs! For children ages 0-2, and their caregivers.

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

Snellville Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Genealogy | Norcross Connect: Trace Your Roots - African American Genealogy

Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 2-5).

Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Join us as we explore the library's genealogy resources for African American family research.

Wed, Jun 10, 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.

Wed, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills which help children (ages 3-5) become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games and/or participates in developmentally appropriate activities, and sings songs!

Early Learning | Music and Movement

Wed, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills which help children become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Kathy as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Wed, Jun 10, 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.

Literacy | Create Your Own Dinosaur Adventure!

Wed, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Kids can create their own dinosaur stories while learning about the different parts of speech!

Community | Homeschool Hangout

Wed, Jun 10, 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Calling Homeschool Families! Please join us for a Homeschool Hangout!

STEM - Science | Unearth the Past - Dinosaur Dig

Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn about paleontology and unearth a dinosaur!

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Five Forks Branch

If you're interested in learning how to sew, this program is for you! Learn how to thread a sewing machine, select proper stitch settings, and practice sewing a seam. Space is limited, registration is required. Ages 13+.

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Learning Labs | Creative Business Cards

Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio

Attend this program to learn how to use the Learning Labs to create unique business cards with our machinery! Program is demonstration only.

Genealogy | Unearth Your Family's Story!

Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grayson Branch

Every family has stories waiting to be discovered! This beginner-friendly genealogy program introduces practical research strategies and the trusted library resources to help you find, organize, and preserve your unique family history.

Culture | Hieroglyphs for Everyone

Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

In this hands-on, all-ages program, explore how ancient Egyptians used symbols and sounds to communicate. Participants will learn how hieroglyphs work, write their own names in ancient Egyptian style, and try decoding real inscriptions together, no prior knowledge needed.

STEM - Engineering | Ping Pong Stacking Challenge

Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Is it possible to stack ping pong balls? Join us to figure out this exciting engineering challenge!

Senior Living | Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group

Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Community and Conversations. We provide a safe space to share thoughts and experiences involving the care of your loved ones with Alzheimer's.

STEM - Science | Dinosaur Fossil Fun!

Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Join us in learning about dinosaur fossils and making a dino-themed trinket bowl!

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Culinary Arts | Mexican Munchies

Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Tempt your taste buds this summer with tasty treats. Learn how to make traditional Mexican snacks from our staff.

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STEM - Science | Paleontology for Kids

Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn how scientists discovered dinosaurs. Dig up your own mini dinosaur in a STEM related activity. Seating will be limited on a first come basis.

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten Here We Come!

Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca to prepare for the big step of starting elementary school! Rising kindergarteners will practice classroom skills, build their confidence through social interaction, and enjoy school-themed stories and songs!

Hobbies | Awesome Art - Cave Paintings

Wed, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Budding artist? Join us! Create art with a variety of materials and methods. (Please dress to be messy!)

Literacy | Reading Buddies Summer Session

Wed, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Calling all children in grades 1-5! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! Sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room

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

Early Learning | Literacy Lab

Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Come play literacy games and enjoy an interactive experience to build and improve reading comprehension, phonics skills, phonemic awareness and reading foundation.

Education | Change My Mind - Let AI Be the Judge

Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. Sessions last 30 minutes and are first come first serve.

Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Let's put AI to the test and see what side it'll take in our debates over current or past events!

STEM - Science | Dino Egg Discovery

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for a prehistoric excavation adventure! Young explorers will chip away at dinosaur eggs to reveal hidden hatchlings - just like a real fossil dig.

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Learning Labs | CosMania Series - 3D Printing on Fabric Demo

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace

This Cosmania session focuses on how to 3D print on fabric to enhance your cosplays.

Learning Labs | Advanced Sewing - Sew a Summer Garland

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio

Practice your sewing skills by making a colorful garland perfect for summer.

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Language Learning | Basic Korean

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room

Interested in learning a new language? Join us to learn Korean in a fun and welcoming setting with a bilingual instructor.

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Literacy | Drop-In Reading Buddies

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

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

Author Talk | Mayra Cuevas and Marie Marquardt

Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Authors Mayra Cuevas and Marie Marquardt discuss their new book "How to Fake a Southern Gentleman" taking place in Atlanta and featuring sparkling wit, strong female friendship, and slow-burn romance.

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

For kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.

Thu, Jun 11, 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.

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

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for Preschool Storytime! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Early Learning| Preschool Storytime

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

Suwanee Branch

Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. This program is intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

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

Five Forks Branch

Bring your little paleontologists out and join us for preschool storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime

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

Hamilton Mill 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!

Early Learning | Summer Family Storytime

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

Norcross Branch

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

Book Club | Adult Book Club

Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a friendly discussion of 'James' by Percival Everett.

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Literacy | Dinosaur Adoption Event

Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Come learn about dinosaurs and share your knowledge with each other! We've got dinosaurs up for adoption and we can't wait to hear about your new forever friend!

Literacy | Dino Phonics

Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Dinosaurs have left eggs all over the library! Join us for a fun scavenger hunt to find all the eggs and make words from the phonics inside them.

STEM - Technology | Reduce, Reuse, Recylosaurus!

Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Let's learn about recycling and create a dinosaur using recycled materials!

Finance & Budget | Traveling on a Budget - Smart Planning for Affordable Adventures

Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Dreaming of travel without breaking the bank? Join us for an informative and practical session on how to explore on a budget.

Book Club | The Next Chapter

Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Suwanee Branch

Join us as we discuss Jonathan Kellerman's "The Ghost Orchid".

Language Learning | Movies in English

Thu, Jun 11, 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 conversation, and listening skills!

STEM - Science | The Secret History of Birds - Dinosaur Descendents

Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us to uncover the evolutionary links between ancient dinosaurs and modern birds! Explore fossil evidence and join our prehistoric scavenger hunt.

STEM - Science | Fantastic Fossils

Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us to learn all about fossils and where they come from, and make your own fossils to take home!

STEM- Mathmatics | Magic: The Gathering

Thu, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Looking for a fun way to learn & practice STEM skills? Join us for Magic: The Gathering, the world's most popular trading card game! Open to beginners and veterans alike. Rated ages 13+.

Writing | Writers Club: Cyberpunk

Thu, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Looking for a space dedicated towards the craft of writing? Come join our Writers Club! Each session will include quiet time to sit and write as well as open discussions and workshopping our pieces together. This month's writing theme: Cyberpunk!

Early Learning | Pajama Storytime - Dinos at Dark!

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Bring your favorite stuffed animal (or dinosaur friend) and join Ms. Sarah for an evening storytime in your pajamas.

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Attend this weekly program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged.

Early Learning | I Dig American Sign Language Storytime

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn about American Sign Language through stories and songs with a dinosaur twist!

Gaming | Chess Knight

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

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Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets

Fri, Jun 12, 9:00am - 9:20am

Virtual

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets

Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 3-5!

Early Learning | Purposeful Play

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

Dacula Branch

Join us for a session of Purposeful Play! Discover the many benefits of play such as critical thinking skills, creativity and emotional growth while learning techniques on how to engage in play with your little one!

Summer Reading | Jurassic Drop! - Adventures in Water Conservation

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Discover how our water is the same water from millions of years ago...

Education | Celebrate Flag Day - an America250 Program

Fri, Jun 12, 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.

Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Children and families are invited to celebrate Flag Day, to learn about the history and symbolism of flags in this hands-on program.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio

Learn the basics of 3D Printing.

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Family | Weekend Storytime & Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch

Bring your favorite stuffed animal with you to the library for a fun storytime, then tuck your friend in for a sleepover at the library. Come back the next day to see what your friend got up to overnight in a digital photo album.

Learning Labs | Sew Your Own Coasters

Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

Need a project to practice your sewing skills? Join us and sew your own coffee table coasters!

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Summer Reading | Jurassic Dark - A Library Escape

Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Unearth the mysteries of the library in Jurassic Dark, an immersive dinosaur-themed escape room! Teams must collaborate and use library resources to solve prehistoric puzzles before time runs out. It's a race against extinction that builds teamwork, research skills, and ancient knowledge.

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Learning Labs | Cosmania Series - Fabric Dyeing Basics

Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

New date Sunday, June 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch

This Cosmania session focuses on how to dye different types of fabric for cosplay. Participants will learn about the different types of fabric dyes and the best techniques to use for their cosplay projects.

Learning Labs | CosMania Series - Wig Styling

Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio

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 | Tea Rex Tea Time

Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

You are cordially invited to a prehistoric tea party! Dress for tea and bring a dinosaur or stuffed animal as your plus one. Join us for a reading of Molly Idle's Tea Rex as we sip our tea or juice and learn dinosaur tea time etiquette.

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Gaming | Dungeons & Dragons - A Campaign for Newer Players

Sun, Jun 14, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons with a campaign run by experienced dungeon masters.

Learning Labs | Cosmania Series - Fabric Dyeing Basics

Sun, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Arts | Drawn to Life - Gesture Drawing

Sun, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn to improve your figure drawing by learning gesture drawing exercises. Artists of all skill levels are welcome!

Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime

Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:15am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join Ms. Mirka for a special tummy time to help your little one build confidence in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills! Perfect for pre-walkers, ages 1 and under.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Mon, Jun 15, 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, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under with a caregiver.

Book Club | Murder with a Twist - Mystery/Fiction - "Old Bones" by Preston & Child

Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us in discussing this month's selection, "Old Bones" by Preston & Child.

Genealogy | Unearth Your Family Lineage with Ancestry.com

Mon, Jun 15, 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, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Centerville Branch

Are you interested in Genealogy, but don't know where to start? Come to our genealogy program and learn how to use the free Ancestry.com tool available at the library.

STEM - Science | How Dinosaurs Got Their Name

Mon, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Join us for an interactive program designed to teach how paleontologists use Greek/Latin root words, physical characteristics, and size to name dinosaurs.

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Mon, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch

Practice conversational English with non-native speakers. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words. Learn about your local library and the free digital resources.

Early Learning | Kindergarten, Here We Come

Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Let's get ready for the upcoming school year! Come join us for an extra boost before school, practice our ABCs & Numbers, as well as work on our fine motor skills in a fun and educational way!

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Language Learning | Hatitian Creole 101

Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for an immersive session where you'll learn the basics of Haitian Creole (Kreyòl Ayisyen) directly from a native speaker. Whether you want to connect with your roots or learn something new, come discover the rhythm of the Haitian language and the library resources to help you keep the conversation going.

Culinary Arts | Food Camp: Food Detectives

Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Parents and children at the camp will become nutrition label detectives while learning how to prevent foodborne illnesses caused by harmful germs.

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Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Mon, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room

Looking to learn English as a native Korean speaker? Join us on Mondays at 4:00 p.m. at the Norcross Library to learn English in a fun and welcoming setting with a bilingual instructor.