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Education | IDD

Open Your World
2026-08-18 15:15:00 2026-08-18 16:30:00 America/New_York Education | IDD Open Your World Book Clubs offer adult IDD readers chances to build their literacy skills. Virtual -

Tuesday, August 18
3:15pm - 4:30pm

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Open Your World Book Clubs offer adult IDD readers chances to build their literacy skills.

We read adapted novels and stories via screen sharing, and we build our literacy skills while having a great time with each other.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Education |

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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Fun stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and activities to introduce story time to our little learners.
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Thu, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Join Ms. Nikki for an engaging storytime where children ages 3-5 build kindergarten readiness skills!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Calling all babies! Join us for a baby storytime at the library!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Join Ms. Elissa for a storytime designed to boost kindergarten readiness.
Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime
Thu, Aug 13, 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 | Toddler Time
Thu, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us for stories, silly dances, and fun songs to engage early learning!
STEM - Science | Teen Homeschool Hangout
Thu, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dacula Branch
Have you ever wanted to see DNA? Join us as we discover DNA.
Book Club | Adult Book Club
Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
Discuss 'The Personal Librarian' by Marie Benedict and Victoria C. Murray.
Senior Living | Brain Workout!
Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join us for fun games and puzzles to strengthen your short and long term memory!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!
Explore the Library | Accessible Reading Services
Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Discover free library resources and accessible reading services for persons with disabilities.
Book Club | The Next Chapter
Thu, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us as we discuss "Sea of Tranquility" by Emily St. John Mandel.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Culture | Stone Stories
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Come learn about ancient rock art called petroglyphs and carve your own petroglyph!
Culinary Arts | Julia Child 101
Thu, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn about the life of Julia Child while making ratatouille.
This event is full
STEM - Science | Lemon Volcano
Thu, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
Learn about volcanoes then make a colorful erupting volcano with lemons and baking soda!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies volunteers and staff!
Writing | Writers Club: Weird Fiction
Thu, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Looking for a writing space? Join our Writers Club! This month's theme: Weird Fiction!
Health & Wellness | Find Your Zen
Thu, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Create your own mini Zen garden to practice mindfulness and reduce stress.
STEM - Mathematics | Magic: The Gathering
Thu, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn STEM skills through Magic: The Gathering - for beginners and veterans alike! Rated ages 13+.
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Trained volunteers provide free homework help for students in grades K-5.
Writing | Hidden Verses - Blackout Poetry
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Turn ordinary pages into artistic poetry through the art of Blackout poetry.
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Gaming | Chess Knight
Thu, Aug 13, 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.
Early Learning | Pajama Storytime
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Bring your favorite stuffed animal and join Ms. Sarah for storytime in your pajamas.
Early Learning | Bilingual Storytime: Español
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join Ms. Mirka for a weekly storytime full of bilingual stories and songs!
Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays.
Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets
Fri, Aug 14, 9:00am - 9:25am
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, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 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 | Purposeful Play
Fri, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
Play with purpose while learning engaging techniques to support meaningful play with your little one!
Learning Labs | Learning Lab Open House
Fri, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Makerspace
Come see all the neat equipment and software that the Learning Labs has to offer!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Sat, Aug 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Norcross Branch
Join us for stories and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start!
Family | Weekend Storytime
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join in the fun with the whole family as we read stories and sing songs!
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
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Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Shy or nervous readers can practice reading with a patient and furry friend.
Culture | Korean Buchaechum Dance
Sat, Aug 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Join us for a Korean Buchaechum Dance performance presented by the Hansarang Church.
Book Club | Half Past History
Sat, Aug 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Snellville Branch
History lovers unite! Learn about one of the most notorious spies of WWII!
Book Club | KRCA - Korean Reading Club of Atlanta
Sat, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch
Korean Reading Club for adults. The August selection is "The Merchant of Venice" by Shakespeare.
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
Rescheduled
Book Club | KRCA - Korean Reading Club of Atlanta
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Saturday, August 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch
Korean Reading Club for adults. The August selection is "The Merchant of Venice" by Shakespeare.
STEM - Science | Celebrating Honey Bees
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Celebrate World Honey Bee Day by learning about how these vital insects protect the environment!
Learning Labs | Cricut for Business
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
Learn how to use the Cricut for your small business!
Culture | Korean Fan Dance
Sat, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Experience the beauty of the Korean Fan Dance as Korea marks 81 years of independence.
Culture | Senbazuru
Sun, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Learn about the Japanese tradition of Senbazuru and how to make an origami crane.
Jobs & Career | Careers at NASA
Sun, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
NASA Ambassador Johnathan Brackett explores diverse career paths at NASA beyond traditional astronaut roles.
Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics
Sun, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Centerville Branch - Centerville Makerspace and Recording Studio
A hands-on program showing how to operate a sewing machine.
This event is full
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join Ms. Mirka for tummy time and early literacy fun for babies under 1!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Mon, Aug 17, 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 Storytime
Mon, Aug 17, 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.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, Aug 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers, ages 3-5.
Early Learning | Baby and Me
Mon, Aug 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join Ms. Elissa for a baby and parent storytime with fun stories and songs!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, Aug 17, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Centerville Branch
Welcome to our afternoon Preschool Storytime designed for children ages 4 and 5.
Education | Homeschool Hangout - Vivid Volcanoes
Mon, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Beat the heat, learn more about volcanoes, and create your own vivid volcano craft!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!
STEM - Science | DIY DNA
Mon, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join us to make your own DNA extraction kit from household chemicals.
Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - "The Mystery Guest" by Nita Prose
Mon, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite
Join the Grayson Mystery Book Club! If trouble's brewing, it may be on our menu.
STEM - Mathematics | Magic: the Gathering
Mon, Aug 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centerville Branch
Come experience Magic: The Gathering with your Centerville community! Open to beginners and experienced players.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Aug 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies volunteer.
STEM - Science | Grow a Beanstalk
Mon, Aug 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us to decorate your own nursery pot and plant some magical beans to take home and grow!
Learning Labs | Labs Open House
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace,Duluth Recording Studio
Come see all the neat equipment and software that the Learning Labs has to offer!
Learning Labs | Professional Video Editing
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Learn how to become a professional editor with Adobe Premiere Pro!
This event is full
Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace
A hands-on demonstration of sewing machine operation. Space is limited, registration is required.
This event is full
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Improve everyday English speaking skills through interactive ESL conversations and learning at the library.
Early Learning | Baby and Me
Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lilburn Branch
Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for babies and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join us for a Storytime dedicated just for babies and their caregivers!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join us for simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities for the little learners.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Join Ms. Elissa for a storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lilburn Branch
We will use fun books, music, and more to introduce pre-literacy skills to our toddlers.
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Toddler Storytime designed for young toddlers ages 15 months to 3 years old.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Aug 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Storytime for babies and toddlers ages 0-2.
Health & Wellness | Feeding Healthy Infants
Tue, Aug 18, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Unsure if your baby is getting the right nutrition? Learn about infant feeding and nutrition with the experts.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Aug 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
A storytime to help your child become ready to read with stories, games and songs!
Education | IDD - Open Your World
Tue, Aug 18, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Open Your World Book Clubs offer adult IDD readers chances to build their literacy skills.
Register
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Arts | Bad Poetry Day
Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join us to learn about famous bad poetry and create bad poems of your own!
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Aug 18, 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.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Arts | Little Activist: Tyree Guyton
Tue, Aug 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Centerville Branch
The Little Activist program highlights influential moments throughout history! Following the discussion is a craft.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Aug 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grayson Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy!
STEM - Engineering | Thinking Like Birds - Building a Nest
Tue, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Discover if you can match or exceed the nest building skills of a bird!
Book Club | Stitch & Tell
Tue, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Bring your fiber arts project and join the monthly Stitch & Tell book club.
Writing | Writing Circle
Tue, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join the Writing Circle: focus, minimize distractions, and connect with local writers!
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Trained volunteers provide free homework help for students in grades K-5.
Learning Labs | Game Makers Group - Make a Platformer
Tue, Aug 18, 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 | CPR Training
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn the basics of CPR and choking first aid with a certified instructor.
Gaming | Chess & Checkers
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Come play and learn more about the classic board games of chess and checkers!
Entrepreneurship | Growing Your Business - Data & Dinner with Reference Solutions
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Discover how to use the Reference Solutions database to pinpoint high-potential customers and grow your outreach.
Learning Labs | 3D Printing Basics - Intro a la impresora 3D
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom
Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printer! ¡Aprende lo básico de cómo usar una impresora 3D!
Senior Living | Alzheimer's Caregiver Support
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Navigate caring for those with memory loss together. We provide essential tools and heartfelt support.
Early Learning | Pajama Storytime
Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us in your pajamas for a special evening storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes!
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