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College Prep | High School Success

Day Two: Career Choices
2026-10-14 13:00:00 2026-10-14 14:00:00 America/New_York College Prep | High School Success Rising Juniors and Seniors: learn how to be successful in high school and beyond. Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch -

Wednesday, October 14
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Rising Juniors and Seniors: learn how to be successful in high school and beyond.

Three-Part Series:

  • Day One: Tutoring and Testing 
    • Brainfuse, LinkedIn Learning, Learning Express Library
  • Day Two: Career Choices
    • Learning Express Library
    • Career planning map
    • Job & Career Accelerator
    • GALE Courses

AGE GROUP: | Ages 16-18 |

EVENT TYPE: | Jobs & Career | Education | College Prep |

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Wed, Sep 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 20 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Language Learning | Basic English for Spanish Speakers - Aprende Ingles
Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Practice English in a welcoming environment. The facilitator is bilingual in Spanish and English.
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Early Learning | Baby & Me
Thu, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie for Preschool Storytime with stories, songs, and kindergarten readiness activities.
Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Practice English in a welcoming environment. The facilitator is bilingual in Korean and English.
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Early Education | Baby And Me
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Calling all babies ages 0-1! Join us for a baby storytime.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Join Ms. Elissa for a storytime designed to boost kindergarten readiness.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for an engaging storytime where children ages 3-5 build kindergarten readiness skills!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Fun stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and activities to introduce story time to our little learners.
Book Club | Mystery Book Club
Thu, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Each month we discuss a preselected Mystery book. This month is "The Kamogawa Food Detectives" by Hisashi Kashiwai.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us for stories, silly dances, and fun songs to engage early learning!
Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime
Thu, Sep 17, 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!
Education | Teen Homeschool Hangout
Thu, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dacula Branch
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about artist Ines Alvidres.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!
Senior Living | Senior Tech Confidence
Thu, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Learn simple ways to organize, clean up, and free storage space on your devices.
Book Club | The Next Chapter
Thu, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us as we discuss "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore.
Language Learning | Conversations in Korean
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Practice Korean in a welcoming environment. The facilitator is bilingual in Korean and English.
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Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Language Learning | Movies In English
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Virtual ESL Movie Club improving everyday English through film-based conversation and vocabulary practice.
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Environment | Wildlife Club
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Come learn about Georgia wildlife with stories, games, art, and more!
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Need homework help? Stop by and receive homework help for grades K-5 from qualified volunteers.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies volunteers and staff!
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Trained volunteers provide free homework help for students in grades K-5.
Culture | Mini Piñata Party!
Thu, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join us to learn about the history of piñatas then make your own mini piñata.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Practice speaking conversational English with others in a relaxed setting.
Cancelled
STEM - Science | Homemade Lip Balm
Thu, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Learn the science of how to make all natural lip balm. Registration required: limit 15 open registration on August 30.
Learning Labs | Printing with Resin
Thu, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn how to make detailed 3D prints with a resin printer.
This event is full
Voting | Voting Preparation Essentials
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Make your plan to vote. Learn how to register, different ways to cast your vote, and what's on the ballot.
Jobs & Career | Pivot Your Career!
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Join us to discover free tools at GCPL to change fields and advance your career.
Cancelled
Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays.
Cancelled
Early Learning | Bilingual Storytime: Español
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join Ms. Mirka for a weekly storytime full of bilingual stories and songs!
Language Learning | Basic Spanish for English Speakers
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Learn and practice basic Spanish in a friendly environment!
Author Talk | Rhonda McKnight
Thu, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Meeting Room
Award-winning author Rhonda McKnight discusses her newest novel, "Writer in Residence," a bookish small-town romance with Southern charm, faith, history, and the power of legacy.
Language Learning | Inglés básico para hispanohablantes
Thu, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Aprende inglés en un ambiente acogedor con un hablante fluido.
Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets
Fri, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 3-5!
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Cancelled
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.
Cancelled
Health & Wellness | Unlock Your Brain's Potential
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Discover the remarkable power of neuroplasticity-the brain's ability to adapt, grow, and rewire itself throughout life.
Health & Wellness | Library Play Day
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join LiveHealthy Gwinnett for Library Play Day! Enjoy interactive health lessons, fun games, and crafts!
Education | Explore the Constitution - Constitution Week Program
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Put yourself in the shoes of the historic figures who helped create the US Constitution.
Culinary Arts | What's Stirring?
Fri, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join Dr. Daneell Moore reading stories from her family cookbook and presenting a cooking demonstration!
Health & Wellness | The Entrepreneur Pause - Cultivating Clarity, Resilience & Sustainable Success
Fri, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Meeting Room
Empower your entrepreneurial journey with restorative yoga, mindful practices, and strategies that help you perform at your best.
Learning Labs | Vectorize Your Logo
Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio
Learn how to digitize a sketch to create a polished logo for your business!
This event is full
Author Talk | Bertony Faustin
Fri, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
THRIVE | Coworking - Snellville
Enjoy an evening with winemaker and author Bertony Faustin as he discusses his autobiographical story, Say the Whole Name, about his journey from Haiti to Brooklyn to the Oregon wine country.
This event is full
Cancelled
Early Learning | Ballet and Books
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Centerville Branch
What do books and ballet have in common? Both tell stories!
Cancelled
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Shy or nervous readers can practice reading with a patient and furry friend.
Cancelled
Early Learning | Weekend Storytime
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join Ms. Lisbet for stories, silly dances, and fun songs to engage early learning!
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
Early Learning | Weekend Storytime
Sat, Sep 19, 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.
Voting | Voting Preparation Essentials
Sat, Sep 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Make your plan to vote. Learn how to register, different ways to cast your vote, and what's on the ballot.
Cancelled
Early Learning | Satur-YAY Storytime
Sat, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duluth Branch
Ahoy, Mateys! Bring the whole family and join Ms. Sarah for a swashbuckling pirate storytime!
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
Learning Labs | 3D Printing Basics
Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Makerspace
Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printer!
Cancelled
Learning Labs | Labs Open House
Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch
Come see all the neat equipment and software that the Learning Labs has to offer!
Community | ASL Game Day
Sat, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Discover different ways people connect and communicate in an interactive program designed to celebrate American Sign Language (ASL), Deaf culture, and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) community.
Learning Labs | Learning Lab MTG - Magic The Gathering
Sun, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
Embark on a quest to create free accessories and custom cards for your Magic The Gathering gaming experience!
Early Learning | Sensory Storytime
Sun, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grayson Branch
Checkmate boredom and come to Chess Club, where strategy, skill, and friendly competition come together!
Community | Tummy Time
Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Dacula Branch
Join us for Tummy Time, a playtime for pre-walking babies and caregivers to connect.
Cancelled
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join Ms. Mirka for tummy time and early literacy fun for babies under 1!
Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - Alexander Park: 955 Scenic HWY, Lawrenceville 30044
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join Ms. Jana & Ms. Sarah for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Mon, Sep 21, 10:45am - 11:00am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie for infant lap-sit storytime with a book, songs, rhymes, and sensory play.
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Mon, Sep 21, 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 | Baby and Me
Mon, Sep 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join Ms. Elissa for a baby and parent storytime with fun stories and songs!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snellville Branch
Practice conversational English with non-native speakers.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Centerville Branch
Welcome to our afternoon Preschool Storytime designed for children ages 4 and 5.
Education | Homework Help
Mon, Sep 21, 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
Mon, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!
Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - "Fever Beach" by Carl Hiaasen
Mon, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite
Join the Grayson Mystery Book Club! If trouble's brewing, it may be on our menu.
Community | Flavors of Heritage
Mon, Sep 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Take a trip across the globe and explore Hispanic and Latin American cultures through food!
STEM - Mathematics | Magic: the Gathering
Mon, Sep 21, 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, Sep 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy. Grades 1st-5th. Registration required.
Register
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Sep 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies volunteer.
Education | Homework Help
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Homework help for kids in grades K-8.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Improve everyday English speaking skills through interactive ESL conversations and learning at the library.
Learning Labs | Graphic Design 101
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Adobe illustrator is a great way to create a consistent brand for your growing business.
Community | Foster Parent Information Session
Mon, Sep 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Centerville Branch
Join the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services-Gwinnett County to learn how to become a foster parent.
Voting | Voting Preparation Essentials
Mon, Sep 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Make your plan to vote. Learn how to register, different ways to cast your vote, and what's on the ballot.
Author Talk | A.J. Symon
Mon, Sep 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Come meet author A.J. Symon and hear about his book, Golden Boy, about a science project that accidentally turns a girl?s beloved family pet into the newest player on the high school football team.
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lilburn Branch
Join us for a special storytime for babies 12 months and under and their caregiver.
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join us for a Storytime dedicated just for babies and their caregivers!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Practice English conversation with other English-learners!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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 Time
Tue, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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 Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Storytime for babies and toddlers ages 0-2.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Toddler Storytime designed for young toddlers ages 15 months to 3 years old.
Early Learning | Babies & Motion
Tue, Sep 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Babies ages 3-12 months and their caretakers are invited to bond while learning helpful movement techniques!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Storytime to help your child become ready to read with stories, games and songs!
Education | IDD - Open Your World
Tue, Sep 22, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Open Your World Book Clubs offer adult IDD readers chances to build their literacy skills.
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Culture | Witches Worldwide
Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Learn about how witches are portrayed across different cultures and practice rhyming skills.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Sep 22, 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 - Engineering | Popsicle Stick Bridge
Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Make a bridge out of popsicle sticks and test how much weight it can hold!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Sep 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grayson Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy!
Culture | Mid-Autumn Festival
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Join us for this unique Asian cultural experience by celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Trained volunteers provide free homework help for students in grades K-5.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch
Reading Buddies- where your child can practice with a trained volunteer and become an active reader! For Kindergarten - 5th graders.
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Literacy | Evening Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Hop into an evening storytime featuring our favorite friends, Frog & Toad!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Sep 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dacula Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained Reading Buddy volunteer.
Culture | Autumnal Equinox Celebration
Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room
Together, we'll explore the scientific and cultural significance of the Autumnal Equinox.
Gaming | Chess & Checkers
Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Come play and learn more about the classic board games of chess and checkers!
Learning Labs | Game Makers Group - Make a Platformer
Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Makerspace
Learn to make a video game as a group during this 2-month workshop.
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Learning Labs | Cricut Basics - Cricut Básico
Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom
Learn how to use the Cricut! Vengan y aprendan cómo usar el Cricut!
Computer Literacy | Computational Skills - Mouse Navigation
Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Recurring program for seniors on the basics of computer usages.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us for personalized homework help for kids in grades K-8.
Author Talk | Kasey Lansdale
Tue, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Author Kasey Lansdale will discuss her debut thriller novel, First Chance, a small-town mystery featuring rookie private investigator Chance Kirby as she uncovers a decades-old murder and races to stop a killer before becoming the next victim.
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