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June 22nd, 2026

Summer Reading | Unearth Your Gem
2026-07-16 16:00:00 2026-07-16 17:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading | Unearth Your Gem Discover a hidden gem at the library! Break down a rock with various tools to reveal a surprise stone, then learn how to identify your gem like a real geologist! We'll also discover another hidden gem, Brainfuse, an online library resource that is a comprehensive learning platform! Buford-Sugar Hill Branch -

Thursday, July 16
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-16 16:00:00 2026-07-16 17:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading | Unearth Your Gem Discover a hidden gem at the library! Break down a rock with various tools to reveal a surprise stone, then learn how to identify your gem like a real geologist! We'll also discover another hidden gem, Brainfuse, an online library resource that is a comprehensive learning platform! Buford-Sugar Hill Branch -

Discover a hidden gem at the library! Break down a rock with various tools to reveal a surprise stone, then learn how to identify your gem like a real geologist! We'll also discover another hidden gem, Brainfuse, an online library resource that is a comprehensive learning platform!

Join us for a hands-on STEM program! Participants will use various tools to unearth a gemstone! After the big reveal, we’ll explore how to identify different gemstones by observing their color, texture, and shine. Struggling with science assignments? Learn more about Brainfuse, a digital resource that links you with live tutors, study tools and more!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 6-11 |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | STEM - Science |

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
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Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Prehistoric Explorers is a 7-week STEM adventure camp that invites students on an exciting journey into the world of dinosaurs. Through hands-on activities and interactive exploration, participants discover what dinosaurs were, how fossils form, and the legacy these prehistoric creatures left behind.
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STEM - Science | Roll & Draw - Dinos!
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us at the library to learn about dinosaur anatomy as we create our very own dinosaurs!
STEM - Science | Dinosaurs in Your Backyard
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Did you know there are still dinosaurs living all around us? Join us for a fun program about avian dinosaurs, and make your own feathered friend to take home.
STEM - Science | The Dynamic Diet of Dinosaurs
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grayson Branch
Did you know that most dinosaurs were actually plant-eaters? Discover how paleontologists use fossilized teeth to uncover dinosaur diets, then build a delicious, edible model of a dinosaur's toothy mouth!
Language Learning | Movies in English
Thu, Jun 25, 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!
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STEM - Technology | Lego Robots 101
Thu, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn how to build and program a robot with Lego SPIKE! Recommended for ages 10+.
Summer Reading | Prehistoric Nation Visit
Thu, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Learn about dinosaurs with our guest presenters, Prehistoric Nation! Meet a lifelike, walking dinosaur and get excited about these incredible prehistoric creatures.
STEM - Science | Little Paleontologist
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Come and learn all about paleontology. Practice being a paleontologist as you dig for your own dinosaur fossils.
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Gaming | Chess Club
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Learn the basics and play chess in a friendly environment.
Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen
Thu, Jun 25, 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.
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