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Literacy | Doggie Tales

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

Therapy dogs provide children with a safe, enjoyable, and non-judgemental environment to build their confidence and reading skills.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 6-11 |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy |

Lilburn Branch
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Mon, Oct 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Sun, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Learn how to use the Glowforge, our laser cutter. Aprende a usar el Glowforge, una máquina de corte y grabado láser.
Gaming | Chess & Go
Sun, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Play the strategy games Go and Chess in a friendly environment.
Finance & Budget | Bookmark Your Budget!
Sun, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Create a personalized bookmark while learning budgeting skills to reach your savings goals!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a storytime just for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Not-So-Spooky Fall Festival! - Alexander Park; 955 Scenic HWY South, Lawrenceville 30044
Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Join us in costume (optional) for fun fall stories and activities!
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Mon, Oct 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Mon, Oct 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Mon, Oct 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Snellville Branch
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Early Learning | Baby & Me
Mon, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Collins Hill Branch
Join us for a special lap-sit storytime for infants. For ages 0-18 months.
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Mon, Oct 26, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
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STEM - Technology | Brains Meet Bots - AI in Perspective
Mon, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dacula Branch
Can you tell the difference between AI content and human content?
Arts | Paint Like Picasso!
Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Pablo Picasso was an important modern artist. Learn about his life and paint like Picasso.
Education | Spelling Bee
Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
We could not "bee" more excited about this event! Put your spelling abilities to the test at our spelling bee contest.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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One-on-one homework help for grades K-8. Walk-in sessions are on a first come basis.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies volunteer.
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Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
A book club focused on inspiring community and service, reading both fiction and non-fiction.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Improve everyday English speaking skills through interactive ESL conversations and learning at the library.
Learning Labs | Cricut Iron-ons
Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Learn to use a Cricut smart cutting machine to make an iron-on (of your logo)!
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Mon, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Education | Community Skills Storytime
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join adults and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities for stories, socialization, and hands-on activities
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Practice English conversation with other English learners!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join us for storytime and community building for babies and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lilburn Branch
Join us for a special storytime for babies 12 months and under and their caregiver.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for an engaging storytime where children ages 1-2 learn while they play!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch
Join us for storytime just for the little ones! For children ages 0-3 and caregivers.
Eraly Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lilburn Branch
We will use fun books, music, and more to introduce pre-literacy skills to our toddlers.
Community | Unity through Understanding - Cultural Dialogue & Synagogue Tour
Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Temple Beth David, Snellville
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Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
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Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Storytime for babies and toddlers ages 0-2.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Storytime to help your child become ready to read with stories, games, and songs!
Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics
Tue, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace
A hands-on program showing how to use a sewing machine.
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Early Learning | Baby & Me
Tue, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us for tummy time and early literacy fun for babies under 1!
Community | Norcross Branch's Anniversary
Tue, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us as we celebrate the Norcross Branch's 5th anniversary at our new location!
Education | IDD: Open Your World
Tue, Oct 27, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Open Your World Book Clubs offer adult IDD readers chances to build their literacy skills.
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Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Culinary Arts | Comfort Classics - Halloween
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Learn about Halloween's spooky origins while making classic treats like popcorn balls and caramel apples
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grayson Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy!
Education | Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch
K-5th graders can practice one-on-one with a trained volunteer and become active readers!
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Culinary Arts | Busy Bites
Tue, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn a quick dish, Olive Oil Beans and Rosemary Mashed Potatoes, at the Centerville Library.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Trained volunteers provide free homework help for students in grades K-5.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dacula Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained Reading Buddy volunteer.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us for personalized homework help for kids in grades K-8.
Early Learning | Pumpkins Storytime
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join Ms. Nikki for a special storytime celebrating pumpkins!
Gaming | Chess & Checkers
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Come play and learn more about the classic board games of chess and checkers!
Writing | Budding Authors
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join us for our teen writers' club to discuss this month's topic: developing your antagonist.
Book Club | Book Tasting
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch
Experience a curated selection of books during this book tasting for adults. Sample new reads
Environment | Gardening for Bats
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch
Learn how to support endangered Georgia bat species using your yard and your garden!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Join Ms. Nikki for an engaging storytime where children ages 0-2 learn while they play!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a storytime just for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snellville Branch
Join Ms. Kathy for an engaging storytime where children ages 1-2 learn while they play!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mountain Park Branch
Storytime for ages 0-2 with books, music, developmental toys, and songs.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come join us for themed stories and activities this month!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join Ms. Kathy for an engaging storytime where children ages 3-5 build kindergarten readiness skills!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 28, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us for fun stories, songs, and activities that boost your preschooler's development!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Wed, Oct 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for tummy time! For babies in the pre-walking stage and their caregivers.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained Reading Buddy volunteer.
Education | Homework Help
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
One-on-one homework help for grades K-8. Walk-in sessions are on a first come basis.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.
Community | Grayson Branch's 20th Anniversary
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
The Grayson Branch is celebrating 20 years of service to the Grayson community!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Learn and practice reading aloud one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centerville Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with our reading buddies. Sessions last 30 minutes.
STEM - Science | Bats at Night
Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
Separate bat fact from bat fiction by debunking common myths about bats and learning more!
Education | Spooky Spelling Bee
Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snellville Branch
Test your spelling skills in this Spooky Spelling Bee! Sign-up begins at 4 pm.
Explore the Library | The Grim Game - Escape the Library
Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Solve puzzles and solve riddles in this horror-themed library escape room! Recommended for 13+
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics and subjects!
Learning Labs | Cricut - Bat Sticker
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio
Learn to use a Cricut Smart Cutting Machine with a spooky twist.
Book Club | Love Lit Lounge
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Frequent visitor of the Romance aisle? Discuss a monthly book selection with fellow community members.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment.
Arts | Film Screening & Talkback - In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters
Wed, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Join us for the screening of "In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters," a documentary about poet Phillis Wheatley Peters and her fight for autonomy, dignity, and survival in Revolutionary-era Boston.
Book Club | Books on Tap - "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Wed, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Join us for a unique book club experience at your favorite local growler bar!
Cancelled
Education | Community Skills Storytime
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join adults and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities for stories, socialization, and hands-on activities
Language Learning | Basic English for Spanish Speakers - Aprende Ingles
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Practice English in a welcoming environment. The facilitator is bilingual in Spanish and English.
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Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Join us to practice English in a welcoming environment. The facilitator is bilingual in Korean and English.
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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Join Ms. Nikki for an engaging storytime where children ages 3-5 build kindergarten readiness skills!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Centerville Branch
Snuggle up with a book for Baby & Me! Designed for caregivers and their babies.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for an engaging storytime where children ages 3-5 build kindergarten readiness skills!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Calling all babies ages 0-1. Join us for a baby storytime!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us for stories, silly dances, and fun songs to engage early learning!
Computer Literacy | Tech Know Club
Thu, Oct 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Experience any pain while using your tech devices? Improve your posture and health with us!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!
Learning Labs | Intro to Tinkercad
Thu, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace
Learn how to design 3D models with Tinkercad!
STEM - Engineering | Lego Challenge
Thu, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for an afternoon of LEGO!
Language Learning | Conversations in Korean
Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Practice Korean in a welcoming environment. The facilitator is bilingual in Korean and English.
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STEM - Science | Shedding Snakes
Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Why do snakes shed their skin? Explore the science behind this fascinating process!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer. For students ages 6-11.
STEM - Science | Creepy Creatures
Thu, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Come to the library and face your fears! Participants will make their very own spiders.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Practice speaking conversational English with others in a relaxed setting.
STEM - Science | Potion Brewing
Thu, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Celebrate Halloween by making a frighteningly awesome potion, fit for witches and wizards alike!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our librarians or Reading Buddies volunteers!
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Trained volunteers provide free homework help for students in grades K-5.
Culinary Arts | Ode to Okra
Thu, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Turn this vegetable into your next favorite food.
Explore the Library | The Grim Game - Escape the Library
Thu, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Solve puzzles and solve riddles in this horror-themed library escape room! Recommended for 13+
STEM - Mathematics | Math Club
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Come see how math can be fun with puzzles and logic games!
This event is full
Language Learning | Basic Spanish for English Speakers
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice basic Spanish in a friendly environment!
Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn how to write original and compelling screenplays!
Arts | Comics Club
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch
Let's make a monster of a story, and create one huge comic book together!
Language Learning | Inglés básico para hispanohablantes
Thu, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Aprende inglés en un ambiente acogedor con un hablante fluido.
Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets
Fri, Oct 30, 9:00am - 9:20am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!
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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets
Fri, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 3-5!
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Early Learning | Toddler Time
Fri, Oct 30, 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.
Early Learning | Ballet and BOOks
Fri, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Centerville Branch
BOO! Join us for a Halloween edition of Ballet and BOOks! Costumes encouraged!
Learning Labs | 48-Hour Film Fest
Fri, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Come see the films that were submitted to our 48-Hour Film Fest!
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