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Literacy | Doggie Tales
2026-07-18 11:00:00 2026-07-18 12:00:00 America/New_York Literacy | Doggie Tales Have a shy or nervous reader? A patient and furry friend would like to hear your child read their favorite story to them. Duluth Branch -

Saturday, July 18
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-18 11:00:00 2026-07-18 12:00:00 America/New_York Literacy | Doggie Tales Have a shy or nervous reader? A patient and furry friend would like to hear your child read their favorite story to them. 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.

Every 3rd Saturday of the month, the library welcomes a four-legged friend  who is all ears for your child?s reading. These patient therapy dogs let your child practice their reading and grow their confidence in a safe and adorable space.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 6-11 |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy |

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Language Learning | Conversations in English
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Community | Tummy Time
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Playtime for pre-walker babies and their parents/caregivers to meet other families in the community.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
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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.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Early Learning | Jurassic Discovery
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Jurassic Discovery is for little ones ages 3-8 years, and their caregivers is an interactive, early-learning experience that blends play with scientific exploration.
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Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
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Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Early Learning | Story Explorers
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Jul 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
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Book Club | Mystery and Crime Book Club - "A Slow Burning Fire" by Paula Hawkins
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Hobbies | Tie Dying - Where Fashion Meets Chemistry
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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STEM - Technology | VR Field Trip - Jurassic Museum
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Travel back in time with a virtual reality field trip to the age of dinosaurs. Using VR headsets, participants will experience what it's like to stand face-to-face with prehistoric creatures.
Summer Reading | Hieroglyphics: Write Like an Egyptian
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Can you decode a hieroglyphics message? Join us to learn more about hieroglyphs and write your own message!
Summer Reading | Dino Trivia
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for some amazing dinosaur trivia for the whole family!
Learning Labs | Cricut Cutting Day
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Want to use the Cricut? The Learning Lab will be open for anyone to use the Cricut machine and get help. Bring your own materials! First-come, first-served.
Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club
Tue, Jul 07, 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.
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Education | Unearthing the past: Dig Sites
Tue, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Unearth the past like an Archaeologist! Learn the background of their career and the great finds Archaeologists have uncovered, along with some practice of your own!
Book Club | Lilburn Fiction
Tue, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
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Gaming | Dungeons and Dragons and Donuts
Tue, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dacula Branch
Want to learn about Dungeons and Dragons? Know about Dungeons and Dragons but want to find others to play with? Come to this program meet like minded teens and solve problems in a short-form campaign.
Registration is now closed
Culinary Arts | Comfort Classics - Pizza Party!
Tue, Jul 07, 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.
STEM - Science | Little Activist - Mary Anning
Tue, Jul 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Centerville Branch
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Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - Dinosaur Nest
Tue, Jul 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
A cooking program for children and their accompanying adults. Learn how to make edible dinosaur nests.
Registration is now closed
Gaming | Chess & Go
Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snellville Branch
Play the strategy games Chess and Go in a friendly environment.
STEM - Science | Paleontology in Georgia - Our Ancient History
Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn about the prehistory of Georgia with guest speaker Rick Spears, from the Paleontology Association of Georgia.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
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Dacula Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies Member.
Education | The Great Dinosaur Challenge: Facts and Trivia
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch
Explore the incredible world of dinosaurs in this four week educational program. Participants will learn about different dinosaur species and test their knowledge in a trivia game!
Computer Literacy | How To Use ChatGPT for Beginners
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us to learn how to get the best out of one of AI's most commonly used tools - ChatGPT.
Cancelled
Jobs & Career | LinkedIn: Your Career Begins Here
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room
Join us to learn the basics of Linkedin where you can explore job opportunities and build connections with different professionals at all levels.
Gaming | Let's Role - Dungeons & Dragons
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Grayson Branch
Ready for a gaming adventure but searching for a group to play with? Join us as we learn and play Dungeons & Dragons in a short-form campaign.
This event is full
Gaming | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
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Learning Labs | Game Makers Group
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace
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Snellville Branch
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Mountain Park Branch
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Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
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Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 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 | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 2-5).
Culture | Norcross Connect - Honoring the African-American Artist Alma Woodsy Thomas
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Participants will be introduced to the works of the late artist Alma Thomas.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 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.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 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!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 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!
Early Literacy | Music & Movement
Wed, Jul 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a fun program that uses music, wiggles, and giggles to show the connection between reading and rhythm! This program is designed for kids, ages 3 and up.
STEM - Science | Create Your Own Animal Mash-Ups!
Wed, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn about the adaptations of different animals and create a unique animal mash-up of your own!
STEM - Engineering | Cup Pyramid Challenge
Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Can you make a pyramid with stacking cups? There are some 'surprise' rules to this challenge!
STEM - Science | Edible Geology
Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grayson Branch
Learn about the different kinds of rocks, visit our mineral "petting zoo," and then demonstrate the rock cycle by transforming chocolate into sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous layers.
Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing
Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Centerville Branch - Centerville Makerspace and Recording Studio
Learn the basics of 3D Printing!
STEM - Science | The Big Dig - Cookie Edition
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Have fun uncovering artifacts like an archaeologist! Excavate chocolate chips or raisins from a cookie while using an excavation grid. Participants will also do an activity reconstructing a pottery puzzle.
Senior Living | Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Community and Conversations. We provide a safe space to share thoughts and experiences involving the care of your loved ones with Alzheimer's.
Learning Labs | Cricut For Small Business - T-Shirts
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
Learn how to create iron-on designs using the Cricut Maker and EasyPress!
This event is full
Learning Labs | CosMania Series - Photo Editing for Cosplay
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio
Learn the basics of photo editing in Photoshop with an emphasis on editing cosplay photos.
Community | School Registration Event - Evento de Registro Escolar
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room
Need help signing up your child for school? Join us for this event, where we will assist you in the registration process. ¿Necesita ayuda para inscribir a su hijo en la escuela? Únase a nosotros en este evento donde lo ayudaremos en el proceso de registro.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.
Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come!
Wed, Jul 08, 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!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Jul 08, 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.
Hobbies | Awesome Art - Fossil Sculptures: Creature Feature
Wed, Jul 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Budding artist? Join us! Create art with a variety of materials and methods. (Please dress to be messy!)
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Jul 08, 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.
Early Learning | Literacy Lab
Wed, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dacula Branch
Come play literacy games and enjoy an interactive experience to build and improve reading comprehension, phonics skills, phonemic awareness and reading foundation.
Literacy | Reading Buddies Summer Session
Wed, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.
Register
Literacy | Drop-In Reading Buddies
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.
Citizenship | US Citizenship Prep
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Are you beginning or in the process of becoming a United States citizen? Register for our six-week course covering all topics related to the citizenship exam and interview.
Registration is now closed
Language Learning | Basic Korean
Wed, Jul 08, 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.
This event is full
Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime
Thu, Jul 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Norcross Branch
Join us for tummy time, stories, parent-and-baby bonding, and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Early Learning| Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 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.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and crafts to prepare your preschooler for Kindergarten, this program is designed to meet the developmental needs of preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime
Thu, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 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!
Learning Labs | Vectorize Your Logo With Adobe Illustrator
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace
Learn how to digitize a sketch to create a polished logo for your business!
Senior Living | Thrive in Your Hive
Thu, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
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Book Club | Adult Book Club
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us for a friendly discussion of 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!
Environment | Park Ranger Adventures! - UnEarth a Fossil
Thu, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Park Ranger Adventures with Naturalist, and Environmental Educator Jerry Hightower. Join us as we explore and uncover nature's secrets together.
Culinary Arts | Travel & Taste: Southeast Region Gumbo
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Explore the United States one region at a time through food and culture. This Taste & Travel program highlights regional cuisine, traditions, and popular things to see and do across the country.
STEM - Technology | Choose Your Own Prehistoric Adventure - with Artificial Intelligence
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join us for a Choose Your Own Adventure-style game set in a prehistoric world!
STEM - Science | Journey to the Center of the Earth - Caves and Tectonic Plates
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
We will explore the hidden places beneath our feet ? from dark, winding caves to the massive tectonic plates that slowly shape our planet. We will discover how Earth is always moving, cracking and creating amazing landscapes.
STEM - Science | Prehistoric Explorers - A 7-Week Dino STEM Series
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
This event is full
Environment | Sustainable Fashion - Mending & Fixing
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for an engaging, hands-on introduction to sustainable fashion through the art of mending and repairing clothing.
Hobbies | Learn to Hand Sew - Dinosaur Bookmarks
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us for a fun afternoon sewing a cute and colorful dinosaur bookmark.
STEM - Science | Deceptisaurs
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Did you know pterodactyls aren't even dinosaurs? Come learn the hidden truth about these Triassic tricksters, and make a fun craft, too!
STEM - Science | Dinosaur Origami
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join us to learn about the Japanese art of origami and transform simple squares of paper into an incredible dinosaur!
Language Learning | Movies in English
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Watch, Discuss, and Learn! Join us every other Thursday for our virtual ESL Movie Club to improve your vocabulary, English conversational, and listening skills!
Register
STEM - Technology | Using ChatGPT to Build a Resume
Thu, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snellville Branch
Learn how to use ChatGPT to build your resume. A hands-on workshop designed to help adult job seekers create or modernize a professional resume.
STEM - Mathematics | Magic: The Gathering
Thu, Jul 09, 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+.
Writing | Writers Club: Monsters
Thu, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
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: Monsters!
Learning Labs | Cosmania Series - TinkerCAD for Cosplay
Thu, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
This Cosmania session focuses on how to begin 3D modeling to create props and accessories for your cosplays.
This event is full
Gaming | Chess Knight
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
This event is full
Early Learning | Pajama Storytime: Dinos at Dark!
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Cancelled
Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Writing | Universal Scribbles - Unearth a Story
Fri, Jul 10, 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 Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets
Fri, Jul 10, 9:00am - 9:20am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!
Register
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 3-5!
Register
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.
Summer Reading | Jurassic Drop! - Adventures in Water Conservation
Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Collins Hill Branch
Discover how our water is the same water from millions of years ago...
Learning Labs | Branding with Cricut
Fri, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio
Learn to use a Cricut smart cutting machine to make stickers of your logo!
Learning Labs | CosMania Series - Wig Styling for Costumes
Fri, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
Learn the basics of wig styling for costumes.
Learning Labs | CosMania! Series - 3D Printing on Fabric Demonstration
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
This Cosmania session focuses on how to 3d print on fabric to enhance your cosplays.
Cancelled
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
Health & Wellness | Dinosaur Yoga
Sat, Jul 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join Ms. Nikki for a kid-friendly, dinosaur-themed yoga session to learn basic yoga poses worth roaring for to keep you grounded and healthy! This program is intended for ages 3 and up.
Genealogy | Discover Your Roots - Genealogy Databases and Resources Workshop
Sat, Jul 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Interested in learning more about your family history but unsure where to begin? What stories are waiting to be discovered? Join us for an interactive workshop that introduces the powerful genealogy databases and research tools available through the library.
Consumer Education | Digital Safety for Adults
Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
How to recognize AI, spam emails/texts/calls, what to do if you think you've been scammed
Learning Labs | Intro to Cricut
Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio
Interested in learning what all a Cricut machine can do? Come learn the ins-and-outs of vinyl cutting machines and software!
Cancelled
STEM - Science | Fossils - What we can learn from past life left in rocks
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join fossil expert Cameron Muskelly (Paleontologist) as he talks about fossils he has studied in the wild.
Early Learning | Little Paleontologists Storytime - Fun with Fossils
Sat, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for Little Paleontologists Storytime, where we will travel to the prehistoric past when the dinosaurs roamed to learn all about them! Featuring fun dino songs and engaging dino stories during group time followed by an activity where kids can unearth and study fossils.
Education | Sensory Storytime
Sun, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us for an interactive and educational storytime designed for children with sensory integration challenges that combines books, songs, movement, and more! Intended for children ages 3-10 and their caregiver.
Learning Labs | CosMania! Series - Foamcraft and Thermoplastics Lecture
Sun, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio
This Cosmania session focuses on the basics of how to use craft foam and thermoplastics to enhance your cosplays.
Learning Labs | CosMania Series - Wig Styling for Cosplay
Sun, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace
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.
Culture | Japanese Crafting & Learning - Tanabata
Sun, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Learn about the Japanese summer festival and folktale of tanabata, or Star Festival, before working together with others to decorate our own Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick wishing tree!
Gaming | Chess & Go
Sun, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Play the strategy games Go and Chess in a friendly environment.
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