STEM - Science | CSI: Pompeii - Gwinnett County Public Library

Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Summer Reading | Fossil Fest

Fri, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Calling all preschool paleontologists for a Fossil Fest! We will learn about fossils through a story, craft, and activity stations! This program is geared towards 4 to 5 year olds and their caregivers to help get them ready for school.

Learning Labs | CosMania Series - Intro to Tinkercad

Fri, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace

This Cosmania session focuses on how to begin 3D modeling to create props and accessories for your cosplays.

Education | Dinosaur Diorama

Fri, Jul 17, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Snellville Branch

Do you love dinosaurs? Do you love building? Join us for a Dino-mite Adventure at our upcoming library program, where we'll be turning ordinary cardboard into extraordinary prehistoric worlds!

Genealogy | Genealogy Basics

Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Would you like to know more about the genealogy resources available at the library? Come to the library and learn how to best utilize our genealogy resources.

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Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Fri, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio

A hands-on program showing how to operate a sewing machine. Space is limited, so registration is required.

Registration is now closed

Fri, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

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

Early Learning | Ballet and Books - Dancing Dinosaurs

Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Centerville Branch

What do books and ballet have in common? Both tell stories! Come learn ballet at your local library.

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Education | Revolutionary War Fashion for Women

Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for this special Program to learn more about the colonies in 1776 and what fashion was 250 years ago.

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Have a shy or nervous reader? A patient and furry friend would like to hear your child read their favorite story to them.

Learning Labs | Python Crash Course

Sat, Jul 18, 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn Python programming in less than five hours! This four-hour crash course will cover everything you need to write your first simple programs and understand how Python works.

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Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Writing | Writers Workshop

Sat, Jul 18, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Suwanee Branch

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

Sat, Jul 18, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn about the craft and business of writing with the Atlanta Writers Club.

Author Talk | Amena Brown - Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl

Sat, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Amena Brown discusses her essay collection, "Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl," featuring essential tales about growing up in the South and the joy and beauty of being a Black girl.

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Writing | Universal Scribbles - Unearth a Story

Sat, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Gaming | Chess Club

Sun, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Mon, Jul 20, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine that will feature your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Unearth a Story. Registration Required.

Early Learning | Baby and Me

Mon, Jul 20, 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 caregivers.

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for a special tummy time just for babies, designed to help them feel comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Mon, Jul 20, 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 | Toddler Storytime

Mon, Jul 20, 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 | Baby and Me

Mon, Jul 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm

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 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Mon, Jul 20, 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 | Solarriffic Storytime - Moon & Space Exploration

Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to our Solarriffic Storytime! Today's Storytime theme is Space, Stars, Planets, and Astronauts.

Early Learning | Kindergarten, Here We Come

Mon, Jul 20, 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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Book Club | Trouble's Brewing at Grayson Sweet Home Cafe - "All Good People Here" by Ashley Flowers

Mon, Jul 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Mon, Jul 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

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, "All Good People Here" by Ashley Flowers!

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Mon, Jul 20, 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.

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Gaming | Magic the Gathering: Magic Mondays!

Mon, Jul 20, 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.

Literacy | Reading Buddies Summer Session

Mon, Jul 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

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

STEM - Technology | Digital Literacy Workshop

Mon, Jul 20, 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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Language Learning | Conversations in English

Mon, Jul 20, 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.

Learning Labs | Sew a Revolutionary Tool Roll

Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

Make an 18th century tool roll, or husif, to store your supplies and accessories.

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Learning Labs | CosMania! Series - Get ready for judging!

Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn how to properly construct your build book and get a better idea of how to present yourself when you go into judging!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jul 21, 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.

Early Learning | Dino-Yoga - Stomp, Stretch, & Roar

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a morning filled with stories, movement & mindfulness, helping little ones develop strength, balance, and emotional regulation.

Tue, Jul 21, 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 21, 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, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

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

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Tue, Jul 21, 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, Jul 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Ms. Nikki for a special storytime just for babies designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills! For pre-walkers, ages 1 and under.

Writing | Once Upon a Dino

Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Become an author and illustrator as you create your own prehistoric story filled with colorful dinosaurs. This fun, hands-on activity encourages creativity, storytelling, and a love of reading.

Summer Reading | Unearthing the Story of Pompeii

Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn the history of the Mount Vesuvius eruption that buried Pompeii, and the archeological efforts to unearth it. Build your own Pompeii village out of LEGOs and bury it with a volcano eruption of your own making!

Learning Labs | Professional Video Editing for your business

Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn the basics of Adobe Premiere and how you can use it for your next project!

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Gaming | Trials of the Triassic Trail - Escape Room

Tue, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch

Make your way through the Triassic Trail and survive until the end to win a prize!

Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club

Tue, Jul 21, 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. In July, we will finish reading "The Invisible Man" by H.G. Wells.

Jobs & Career | Discover the Right Career for You!

Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Finding the right career can be challenging! Let's practice some reflection and figure out how we can shift gears in our career to achieve our goals!

Education | Specialized Preparators: Dinosaur reconstruction

Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

We received the pieces, and now we have to put the dinosaur together! Learn how the Paleontologist put pieces together to show the creatures of the past while putting your own skills to the test!

Culinary Arts | Comfort Classics - Mac and Cheese

Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Duluth Branch

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

Writing | Writing Circle

Tue, Jul 21, 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 - "The Ministry of Time" by Kalliane Bradley

Tue, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy! Reading aloud to a buddy helps build confidence, increase fluency, and understanding. Designed for children in grades 1-5.

Tue, Jul 21, 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 "The Ministry of Time" by Kaliane Bradley

Book Club | For The Non-Bookish - A Book Club for Teens

Tue, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

How long has it been since you've read a book? What made you stop reading? Meet with fellow non-readers to learn about new books or genres you've never heard of. Perhaps all the books you've tried so far are boring! GCPL wants you to learn more about your book tastes by learning more about you!

Community | Mountain Park Hook Up - A Knitting & Crocheting Meet Up

Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Early Learning | Dino & Stuffed Animal Storytime & Sleepover

Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Bring in your stuffed animal or doll to enjoy a wild pajama party at the library! We will share bedtime stories and songs before tucking your friend into bed for the night. Come back to pick up your friend on Wednesday, July 22 between 4pm-8pm and see pics of all the fun they had.

Gaming | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns

Tue, Jul 21, 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 - Intro to Corset making Lecture

Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch

This Cosmania session focuses on the basics of how to sew corsets and other boned garments to enhance your cosplays.

Learning Labs | Game Makers Group

Tue, Jul 21, 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.

Author Talk | Callie Murray - The Brunswick

Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Author Callie Murray discusses her debut Southern fiction novel, "The Brunswick," set in Georgia, with themes of wartime romance, reconciliation, faith, and found family.

Writing | Universal Scribbles - Unearth a Story

Wed, Jul 22, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine that will feature your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Unearth a Story. Registration Required.

Wed, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 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.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Wed, Jul 22, 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.

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Wed, Jul 22, 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 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

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

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

Wed, Jul 22, 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!

STEM - Engineering | The Ping Pong Launcher Challenge

Wed, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Would you like to make your very own ping pong ball launcher? You will have to work as a team to complete this challenge.

Arts | Painting Dinosaurs With Charles R. Knight

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn about the artist who is famous for his detailed paintings of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Then draw or paint your own dinosaur art!

STEM - Science | CSI: Pompeii

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grayson Branch

Step into the shoes of a forensic scientist to solve Pompeii's cold cases! In this interactive workshop, you'll discover the human stories hidden beneath the volcanic ash.

STEM - Science | Retro Rewind: DIY Lava Lamps

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Travel back to the '60s and learn some cool chemistry! Join us to design your own bubbling, custom-colored lava lamp using simple household ingredients.

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Community | American Girl Club - An Immersive Experience

Wed, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

A monthly recurring event geared towards all American Girls (and boys!). From adult collectors to even the youngest of American Girl fans, everyone is welcome to join us for a wonderful day filled with 'AG' joy!

Education | Basics of Experimental Archeology

Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

What makes Experimental Archeology experimental? Find out how by building a mini Roman ballista and figure out the best design.

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come!

Wed, Jul 22, 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 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! Rising kindergarteners will prepare for the big step of starting elementary school this fall by practicing classroom skills, building their confidence, and enjoying school-themed stories!

Family | Picture This! Photo Family Tree

Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Bring the whole family for a free photo session and create a personal family tree!

Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Wed, Jul 22, 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.