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Health and Wellness | Pregnancy Talk

with Brianna Olaniyan
2026-07-25 11:00:00 2026-07-25 13:00:00 America/New_York Health and Wellness | Pregnancy Talk Let's talk about pregnancy from beginning to the end! Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Saturday, July 25
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-25 11:00:00 2026-07-25 13:00:00 America/New_York Health and Wellness | Pregnancy Talk Let's talk about pregnancy from beginning to the end! Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Norcross Branch

Norcross Meeting Room

Let's talk about pregnancy from beginning to the end!

Designed to support families from pregnancy through postpartum with clarity and confidence, this series will provide practical education, emotional support, and real-life tools for families to feel empowered - not overwhelmed - at every stage!

Now What!?! 3-part series:

Part 1: I’m Pregnant… Now What?!  -  Saturday, July 25  (Norcross branch)
Focuses on preparing for what’s ahead.

Part 2: My Water Just Broke… Now What?! - Saturday, August 29  (Snellville branch)
Centers on childbirth education, comfort measures and interventions during labor.

Part 3: I Just Had a Baby!...Now What?! (Real Life with Baby) Saturday, September 26  (Lawrenceville branch)
Covers adjusting to daily life, newborn care, and sustaining support systems.

Registration is requested. 

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Brianna is a certified birth doula, childbirth educator, and founder of Belvia Births She's on a mission to help families experience an empowered journey into parenthood instead of an overwhelmed one. Certified since 2024, she combines education, encouragement, and practical tools to help families build confidence through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Through Belvia Births and her signature “Now WHAT!?!” class series, Brianna creates engaging, supportive experiences that help parents feel informed, prepared, and empowered for every stage of the journey. 

Presented by Adult Services

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Community |

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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.
Summer Reading | It's a Puppet Show!
Sat, Jul 18, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Suwanee Branch
The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...
Writing | Writers Workshop
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.
Summer Reading | It's a Puppet Show!
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.
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