Writing | Writing Circle - Gwinnett County Public Library

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 - 11:00am

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 - 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 - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Early Learning| Preschool Storytime

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.

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

Mountain Park Branch

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

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

Dacula Branch

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

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!

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.

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!

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".

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!

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.

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!

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+.

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.

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 | 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.

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!

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!

Summer Reading | Jurassic Drop! - Adventures in Water Conservation

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, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

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!

Education | Celebrate Flag Day - an America250 Program

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rescheduled

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.

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.

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

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

Five Forks Branch

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

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.

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 | Hatitian Creole 101

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

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.

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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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

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.

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.

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.

STEM - Technology | Digital Literacy Workshop

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 - 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.

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Learning Labs | Intro to 3d Printing

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

Norcross Branch

Learn the basics of 3D Printing!

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, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

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 - 11:30am

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.

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.

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

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.

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, 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 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 - 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!

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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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!

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.

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.

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.

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!