Literacy | Reading Buddies - Gwinnett County Public Library

Author Talk | Jennifer Moorman

Fri, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.

Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Bestselling author Jennifer Moorman discusses her rom-com, "The Charmed Library," inviting readers to escape to a world where words come alive and book boyfriends leap off the page.

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace

Join us for a crash course in threading and using the sewing machines!

This event is full

Cancelled

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Entrepreneurship | How to Build a Business in 60 Minutes

Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Have a business idea but need to know how to begin? Join this workshop to turn your idea into a market-ready concept.

Culinary Arts | Raising Happy Eaters

Sat, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn how to safely introduce food to your babies to raise a happy eater.

Arts | Music for All

Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Learn foundational musical concepts through the music of Gwinnett high school string musicians.

Learning Labs | CosMania! - CosMania Show and Competiton

Sat, Aug 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Snellville Branch

See the CosMania cosplayers show off their work as they compete to win prizes!

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Sun, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine. Registration required, ages 13+.

This event is full

Early Learning | Sensory Storytime

Sun, Aug 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Snellville Branch

Join us for an interactive and educational storytime designed for children with sensory integration challenges.

Gaming | Grayson Chess Club

Sun, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Checkmate boredom at our Chess Club, where skill and strategy meet friendly competition!

Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:15am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join Ms. Mirka for tummy time and early literacy fun for babies under 1!

Book Club | Murder with a Twist

Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for a storytime just for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Mon, Aug 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us this month to discuss "House on Fire" by Joseph Finder.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Mon, Aug 10, 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.

Entrepreneurship | Small Business Book Club - Presented by Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center

Mon, Aug 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers, ages 3-5.

Mon, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

This group isn't just about reading; it's about dynamic interactions that can reshape your business strategies. Join us for insightful discussions and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.

Early Learning | Baby and Me

Mon, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join Ms. Elissa for a baby and parent storytime with fun stories and songs!

STEM - Science | Library Micro-Detectives

Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for a special lap-sit storytime for infants. For ages 0-18 months.

Mon, Aug 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Become a Library Micro-Detective and see the world as you never have before!

Education | Teen Study Skills

Mon, Aug 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Learn about different ways to study to improve your grades.

Safety | Ready for Life

Mon, Aug 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Learn and practice important life skills together. This month, we'll learn how to handle emergencies!

Health & Wellness | Library Play Day - with Live Healthy Gwinnett

Mon, Aug 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grayson Branch

Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for movement and fun! Including interactive play, games, crafts, and more.

Health & Wellness | Vision Board Night

Mon, Aug 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Use library resources to make your vision a reality, by creating a personalized vision board.

Learning Labs | 3D Printing Basics

Mon, Aug 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printer!

Book Club | Peachtree Corners Book Club

Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

This month Karen White joins us to discuss her book, That Last Carolina Summer!

Early Learning | Baby and Me

Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Lilburn Branch

Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for babies and their caregivers.

Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for a Storytime dedicated just for babies and their caregivers!

Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for storytime just for the little ones! For children ages 0-3 and caregivers.

Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for an engaging storytime where children ages 1-2 learn while they play!

Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lilburn Branch

We will use fun books, music, and more to introduce pre-literacy skills to our toddlers.

Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Join Ms. Elissa for a storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us for simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities for the little learners.

Jobs & Career | Career Clinic

Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Snellville Branch

Looking to build your career skills? Join us for an introduction to industry resources and resume tips.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Toddler Storytime designed for young toddlers ages 15 months to 3 years old.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Storytime for babies and toddlers ages 0-2.

Early Learning | Baby and Me

Tue, Aug 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

A storytime to help your child become ready to read with stories, games and songs!

Tue, Aug 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Ms. Nikki for storytime for babies in the pre-walking stage and their caregivers!

Education | Homework Help

Tue, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students (grade 1-8) who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.

STEM - Science | Honey Bees

Tue, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn about Honey Bees and why they are important for pollination!

Tue, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Culinary Arts | Comfort Classic - Grits & Hoecakes

Tue, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Come discover the history of how grits and hoecakes became enduring symbols of American resilience!

Explore the Library | Navigating the Library

Tue, Aug 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grayson Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy!

Tue, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Learn how to navigate the GCPL website like a pro.

Education | Homework Help

Tue, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Trained volunteers provide free homework help for students in grades K-5.

Gaming | Chess & Checkers

Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come play and learn more about the classic board games of chess and checkers!

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics - Intro: Maquina de Coser

Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom

Interactive program showing how to operate a sewing machine. Registration is required. Un programa interactivo donde aprenderás cómo usar una máquina de coser. Registración se requerida.

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Book Club | Stitch & Tell - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month to enjoy talking about books with tea.

Learning Labs | Game Makers Group - Make a Platformer

Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Makerspace

Learn to make a video game as a group during this 2-month workshop.

Registration is now closed

Health & Wellness | Caregiver Support Group

Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Come discuss the challenges of being a caregiver for your loved ones with any diagnosis.

Book Club | Gwinnett Reads - Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Gwinnett Reads Book Club welcomes all who enjoy reading a variety of genres.

Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Join Ms. Nikki for an engaging storytime where children ages 0-2 learn while they play!

Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for a storytime just for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch

Join Ms. Kathy for toddler stories, songs, and social play. For ages 1 to 2!

Learning Labs | Beginner Podcasting

Wed, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children.

Wed, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace

Learn the basics of making a podcast!

Wed, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5.

Community | Norcross Connect - Friendship

Wed, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come join us for different themed stories for the month and activities!

Wed, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Celebrate International Day of Friendship with your community!

Early Learning | Music and Movement

Wed, Aug 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

Boost school readiness through engaging stories, songs, and games that build early literacy!

Wed, Aug 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us as we use music to show the connection between reading and rhythm!

Learning Labs | Cricut Iron-ons

Wed, Aug 12, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for tummy time! For babies in the pre-walking stage and their caregivers.

Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn to use a Cricut smart cutting machine to make an iron-on (of your logo)!

Computer Literacy | Computer Basics

Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn computer basics with other adults in a non-judgmental environment.

Senior Living | Alzheimer's Caregivers Support

Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

Share your thoughts and experiences involving the care of your loved ones with Alzheimer's.

Learning Labs | Intro To Cricut

Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace

Learn to use a Cricut smart cutting machine to make stickers!

This event is full

Education | Georgia Trivia Hour

Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.

Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn about the State of Georgia and test your knowledge at our trivia event.

STEM - Technology | AI Agents Unclassified!

Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Uncover what free tools AI agents are using and prompt creation (LearningExpress, LinkedIn Learning, ChatGPT).

STEM - Science | The Perseid Shower

Wed, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us as we learn about the Perseid Meteor Shower and enjoy a star themed snack!

Hobbies | Awesome Art - Art & Science

Wed, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Budding artist? Create art with a variety of materials! (Please dress to be messy!)