Culinary Arts | Comfort Classics - Gwinnett County Public Library

Early Learning | Baby & Me 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, 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, 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.

STEM - Science | How Dinosaurs Got Their Name

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

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.

Genealogy | Unearth Your Family Lineage with Ancestry.com

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.

Early Learning | Kindergarten, Here We Come

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.

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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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.

Registration is now closed

Language Learning | Haitian 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.

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

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

Snellville Branch

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

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.

Registration is now closed

STEM - Science | DIY Lava Lamp

Mon, Jun 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lilburn Branch

A lava lamp is a simple science experiment that demonstrates density and chemical reactions using common household materials.

Literacy | Reading Buddies Summer Session

Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

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

Gaming | Magic the Gathering: Magic Mondays!

Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

STEM - Technology | Digital Literacy Workshop

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room

Are you interested in learning more about technology, but you don't know where to start? Join us for a Digital Literacy 8-week workshop series where participants will learn about computers, the internet, and email basics.

Registration is now closed

Summer Reading | Stegosaurus Stuffy Sleepover

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us for an evening storytime and stegosaurus craft activity with your stuffed animal, then tuck them in at the Library! Pick them up the following day and view the overnight adventures with a digital photo album.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3d Printing

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Non-native English speakers who want to strengthen their conversational skills, build fluency, and increase confidence in using English through interactive discussions, engaging activities, and practical assignments.

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn the basics of 3D Printing!

Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Jun 16, 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 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Come join us this summer for a Dino-Mite Toddler Time! We read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Tue, Jun 16, 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.

Cancelled

Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Jun 16, 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 | Smash! Crash! Dino Bash! - For Grades K-5

Tue, Jun 16, 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.

Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:15am

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

Join us for a dinosaur-themed party with games, crafts, stories and fun!

Early Learning | Leyendo y Lavando - Bilingual Laundromat Storytime

Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

A+ Laundry

¡Acompáñanos en A+ Laundry para una hora de cuentos bilingüe! Join us at A+ Laundry for a bilingual storytime!

Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jun 16, 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.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Tue, Jun 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read with stories, games, and songs! For children 3-5 years and their caregivers.

Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio

Learn the basics of 3D Printing!

STEM - Science | Frozen in Time - Amber Slime Lab

Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Learn how prehistoric bugs were preserved in amber, then mix up your own amber slime to trap toy insects.

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STEM - Technology | VR Field Trip - Jurassic World

Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Come take a field trip in VR and experience being in the presence of living dinosaurs!

Arts | Paint & Learn - Prehistoric Pals!

Tue, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Centerville Branch

Can you guess who our prehistoric pals are? Dinosaurs! Come paint and learn about our pals from long ago.

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Summer Reading | Smash! Crash! Dino Bash! - For Grades K-5

Tue, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a dinosaur-themed party with games, crafts, stories and fun!

Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids: Dino Edition! - Day 1: Prehistoric Parfaits

Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Learn food safety tips and the culinary skills you need to cook your own meals and snacks! This three-day interactive series features dino-themed food that will make eating a chomp-worthy treat!

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Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club

Tue, Jun 16, 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. These books are provided by the library and encourage participants to come into the library to check out the physical copies to read along. We use adapted novels and short stories. In June, we will begin reading "The Invisible Man" by H.G. Wells.

Education | Paleontologist & the Fossil Record

Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Attention Paleontologist! It's time to learn and identify different dinosaurs through books and images to decide which dinosaur we will shape!

Culinary Arts | Comfort Classics Culinary Demo - Collards & Cornbread

Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join our Comfort Classics culinary program to master heartwarming, nostalgic dishes with an elevated yet simple twist. You'll learn essential kitchen techniques to transform easy, cozy favorites into restaurant-quality meals using fresh ingredients and bold flavors.

STEM - Science | Gemstone Identification

Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch

Discover how gems and crystals form and learn to identify different types through hands-on exploration with real gemstones, fossils, and crystals. A fun, interactive introduction to the fascinating world of minerals.

Jobs & Careers | Resume & Cover Letters with AI

Tue, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Makerspace

Learn how ChatGPT can make your resume better or worse. See the mistakes and how to avoid them.

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Writing | Writing Circle

Tue, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Looking for a space that helps you minimize distractions, focus on completing your current writing project, and also meet other local writers? Come join the Lawrenceville Writing Circle!

Book Club | Stitch & Tell - "Dragon Teeth" by Michael Crichton

Tue, Jun 16, 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 "Dragon Teeth" by Michael Crichton.

Out of Office Romance Book Club - Happy Place by Emily Henry

Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Dreaming of being OOO this summer? Join our Out of Office Romance Book Club for summer vacations through books.

Gaming | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns

Tue, Jun 16, 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!

Learning Labs | CosMania! Series - Choosing Fabrics for Sewing Lecture

Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace

This Cosmania session focuses on how to choose fabrics to enhance your cosplays.

Community | Mountain Park Hook Up

Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us to knit and crochet while connecting with other community members! All skill levels are welcome.

Learning Labs | Game Makers Group

Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

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.

Senior Living | Generations Expo

Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Gwinnett County Fairgrounds

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

Wed, Jun 17, 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 17, 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.

Wed, Jun 17, 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.

Summer Reading | Smash! Crash! Dino Bash! - For Grades K-5

Wed, Jun 17, 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 17, 10:30am - 11:15am

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a dinosaur-themed party with games, crafts, stories and fun!

Early Learning | Music and Movement

Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for an energetic program that uses music and movement activities to improve your child's balance, coordination, and rhythm!

Wed, Jun 17, 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 17, 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!

Computer Literacy | An Introduction for Adult Learners - How To Write An Email With Gmail

Wed, Jun 17, 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!

Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn the basics of computers and their many uses! Geared towards adult learners with hands-on instruction in a private group setting. Physical books will be available for check-out so you can continue learning on the go!

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio

Learn the basics of 3D printing with the Learning Labs!

STEM - Science | Mastodons, Mammoths and Glaciers

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

We are dwarfed by fossils! Join us to learn more about Ice Age mastodons, mammoths and glaciers. Enjoy hands-on experiments and a creative craft.

Summer Reading | Smash! Crash! Dino Bash! - For Grades K-5

Wed, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a dinosaur-themed party with games, crafts, stories and fun!

STEM - Science | Collisions in Space

Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Learn Sir Isaac Newton's three laws of motion by observing how different objects collide with each other.

Health & Wellness | Unearthing Your Family's Medical History

Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Knowing your family's medical history is important for disease prevention and more personalized health care. Learn how to gather information and use online tools to assist in your search

Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids: Dino Edition! - Day 2: Herbivore Crunch

Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Learn food safety tips and the culinary skills you need to cook your own meals and snacks! This three-day interactive series features dino-themed food that will make eating a chomp-worthy treat!

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Book Talk | Exploring US History With American Girl

Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn about how children lived at different points of American history through the American Girl book series. This installment focuses on {Felicity/Josefina/Addy/Molly/Melody}.

Culture | The Story of Juneteenth

Wed, Jun 17, 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 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Come to the library and learn about the origins and traditions of Juneteenth.

Summer Reading | Dino-Crafting!

Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Come in for a fun-filled and RAWR-some afternoon full of dinosaur crafting!

Learning Labs | Digital Camera Basics

Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace,Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Recording Studio

Make the most of using a professional camera!

Summer Reading | Dinosaur Egg-Shaped Seed Bombs

Wed, Jun 17, 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 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch

A hands-on activity where kids learn how plants grow and help the environment by making seed bombs using natural materials. This will be made in the shape of a dinosaur egg, in keeping with our Summer Reading Challenge theme.

Family | A Plant for Paps

Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Show your love with a gift that grows! Kids, bring your grown-ups for a story and a personalized gift just for dads.

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Literacy | Reading Buddies Summer Session

Wed, Jun 17, 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 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

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

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Wed, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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.

Literacy | Drop-In Reading Buddies

Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

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

Book Club | Themed Book Club

Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Offsite

Join us at TradeWind Coffee Co. for a friendly discussion about books that fit this month's theme: Coastal Adventures - The novel's primary setting must be on or near water where the plot involves a beach, a boat, or an island getaway.

Early Learning | Little Paleontologists Storytime - Pasta Dinosaurs!

Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Travel back with Ms. Becca to the time when the dinosaurs roamed the Earth! Featuring "dino-mite" songs and "rawr-some" dino stories during group time followed by making your very own unique dinosaur by combining different pasta shapes.

Language Learning | Basic Korean

Wed, Jun 17, 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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Learning Labs | Green Screen for Small Business

Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio

Learn the basics of green screen and how to use it for your business.

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Early Learning | Evening Storytime

Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a special evening storytime with books, songs, and rhymes; pajamas and stuffies are encouraged! For children of all ages from 0-5 with a caregiver.

Book Club | The Murder With Friends Chapter! - Our Virtual Murder Mystery Book Club

Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about "The Third Grave" by Lisa Jackson.

Early Learning| Preschool Storytime

Thu, Jun 18, 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 18, 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.

Community | Juneteenth Family Storytime Celebration

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Celebrate Juneteenth with us! Join us for a time of unity, stories and creative play. Families are invited.

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Jun 18, 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 | Smash! Crash! Dino Bash! - For Grades K-5

Thu, Jun 18, 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 18, 10:30am - 11:15am

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Join us for a dinosaur-themed party with games, crafts, stories and fun!

Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime

Thu, Jun 18, 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!

Book Club | Mystery - Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney

Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join us on the third Thursday of every month to discuss a preselected Mystery book. This month's book is Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney.

Explore the Library | Unlocking Data - Smart Research with Reference Solutions

Thu, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Looking to supercharge your business research, marketing, or job search? Join us for informative sessions about Reference Solutions - a powerhouse database packed with up-to-date details on 117 million businesses and over 324 million consumers across the U.S.