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Culture | Christmas Craft-ernoon
2026-12-16 16:00:00 2026-12-16 17:00:00 America/New_York Culture | Christmas Craft-ernoon Discover historic Christmas traditions while crafting sustainable decorations inspired by festive customs from generations past! Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch -

Wednesday, December 16
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Discover historic Christmas traditions while crafting sustainable decorations inspired by festive customs from generations past!

Explore the fascinating history behind vintage Christmas decorations while creating beautiful, sustainable, handmade ornaments using traditional techniques and natural, recycled materials!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 6-11 | Ages 19+ | Ages 16-18 | Ages 12 - 15 |

EVENT TYPE: | Environment | Culture |

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Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets
Fri, Oct 16, 9:00am - 9:20am
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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 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 3-5!
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Early Learning | Toddler Time
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
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Learning Labs | Dive into Prusaslicer
Fri, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio
Get an in-depth overview of Prusa's slicing program to maximize your 3D printing!
Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics
Fri, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
A hands-on program showing how to use a sewing machine.
Registration is now closed
Health & Wellness | Mindful Stitches - Sashiko and Wabi-sabi
Fri, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Learn and practice Sashiko stitches and learn to embrace the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-sabi.
Learning Labs | 48-Hour Film Fest
Fri, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
48 hours to write, shoot, and edit a film!
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Early Learning | Baby & Me
Sat, Oct 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Norcross Branch
Join us for stories and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start!
Author Talk | Unsung Portraits - with Tanzy Ward
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Meeting Room
Explore and interact with the historical and cultural significance of Black ancestral portraits from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Cancelled
Early Learning | Weekend Storytime
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join Ms. Lisbet for stories, silly dances, and fun songs to engage early learning!
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Shy or nervous readers can practice reading with a patient and furry friend.
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
Book Club | Korean Reading Club of Atlanta (KRCA)
Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duluth Branch
Korean Reading Club for adults. The October selection is "The Power of Now" by Tolle.
Learning Labs | Learning Lab MTG
Sun, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
Create accessories and play the game for a fantastical Magic: The Gathering gaming experience!
Arts | Drawn To Life
Sun, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Snellville Branch
Learn how to take your drawing to the next level with shading!
Community | Tummy Time
Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Dacula Branch
Join us for Tummy Time, a playtime for pre-walking babies and caregivers to connect.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a storytime just for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join us for tummy time and early literacy fun for babies under 1!
Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - Alexander Park; 955 Scenic HWY South, Lawrenceville 30044
Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join Ms. Jana & Ms. Sarah for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!
Community | Baby & Me
Mon, Oct 19, 10:45am - 11:00am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie for infant lap-sit storytime with a book, songs, rhymes, and sensory play.
Book Club | Murder with a Twist
Mon, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join Murder with a Twist this month to discuss "The Queens of Crime" by Marie Benedict.
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Mon, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join Ms.Christina for a storytime just for toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers, ages 3-5.
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Mon, Oct 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join Ms. Elissa for a baby-and-parent storytime featuring fun stories and songs!
Genealogy | Family History Month
Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn how to use the free ancestry.com tool available at the library.
Learning Labs | 3D Printing Basics
Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace
Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printer!
Language Learning | Conversations In English
Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snellville Branch
Practice conversational English with non-native speakers.
Education | Homeschool Hangout - Moon Phases
Mon, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Discover the phases of the moon with fellow homeschooling families.
STEM - Science | Dracula Escape Room
Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dacula Branch
Escape the thrall of Dracula using quick thinking and your STEM-based wits!
STEM - Technology | Ada Lovelace Day - Intro to Coding
Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn about coding and the first computer programmer, Ada Lovelace.
STEM - Technology | Mini LED Lightsabers
Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Build your own mini LED lightsaber with a straw in this quick STEM activity.
Safety | Ready For Life - Personal Safety
Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Learn and practice important life skills together. This month, we'll learn personal safety skills!
Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - "A Sunlit Weapon" by Jacqueline Winspear
Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite
Join the Grayson Mystery Book Club! If trouble's brewing, it may be on our menu.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!
Education | Homework Help
Mon, Oct 19, 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.
STEM - Science | Afterschool STEM Club
Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
1st- to 5th-graders, come build your math and science skills with games, technology, and fun!
STEM - Science | Scientific Illustration
Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us for a walk through nature as we learn about what scientific illustrators do.
STEM - Mathematics | Magic: the Gathering
Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centerville Branch
Come experience Magic: The Gathering with your Centerville community! Open to beginners and experienced players.
Culinary Arts | Bibimbap!
Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn how to make this humble yet iconic Korean dish.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies volunteer.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Improve everyday English speaking skills through interactive ESL conversations and learning at the library.
Family | Evening Storytime
Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Join us for a special nighttime storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes. Pajamas are encouraged!
Learning Labs | Soldering Workshop
Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Learn the basics of soldering for electronics.
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Language Learning | Conversations in English
Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Practice English conversation with other English learners!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Tue, Oct 20, 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 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lilburn Branch
Join us for a special storytime for babies 12 months and under and their caregiver.
Early Learning | Happy Birthday, Lilburn!
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lilburn Branch
Join the party for cake-tastic stories, silly songs, and birthday library fun!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for an engaging storytime where children ages 1-2 learn while they play!
Early Learning | Reading with Ro
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch
Meet a real police dog at this special storytime.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Join Ms. Elissa for a storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.
Community | Yiddish Book Club - As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Engage in insightful discussions and learn about the Yiddish community.
Explore the Library | Lilburn's 10th Anniversary
Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join us to celebrate as the Lilburn branch turns 10!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join Ms. Christina for engaging stories, songs, and activities to prepare your preschooler for Kindergarten.
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Storytime for babies and toddlers ages 0-2.
Early Learning | Babies & Motion
Tue, Oct 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Babies, ages 3-12 months, and caretakers are invited to bond while learning helpful movement techniques!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Tue, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us for tummy time and early literacy fun for babies under 1!
Education | IDD: Open Your World
Tue, Oct 20, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Open Your World Book Clubs offer adult IDD readers chances to build their literacy skills.
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Jobs & Careers | Soft Job Skills
Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learning interpersonal communication skills to find and keep a job creates a lifetime of benefits!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
K-5th graders can practice one-on-one with a trained volunteer and become active readers!
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Education | Homework Help
Tue, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Trained volunteers provide free homework help for students in grades K-5.
Writing | Writing Circle
Tue, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join the Lawrenceville Writing Circle: focus, minimize distractions, and connect with local writers!
Book Club | Stitch & Tell
Tue, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Bring your fiber arts project and join the monthly Stitch & Tell book club.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 20, 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 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join us for personalized homework help for kids in grades K-8.
Health & Wellness | Breast Cancer Awareness
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us for a conversation with retired OBGYN Dr. Cathy Bonk. Learn what's new in women's health.
Gaming | Chess & Checkers
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Come play and learn more about the classic board games of chess and checkers!
Senior Living | Alzheimer's Caregiver Support
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Navigate caring for those with memory loss together. We provide essential tools and heartfelt support.
STEM- Science | Night Sky Observation
Tue, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
View the Moon and other celestial objects through a telescope.
Senior Living | Aging Adult Expo
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Join the Library for important information from community partners at the Grayson Senior Center!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 21, 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 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie for storytime with stories, songs, and activities for ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come join us for themed stories and activities this month!
Book Club | Swords and Stories - Science Fiction & Fantasy
Wed, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us in discussing this month's selection, "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 21, 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 21, 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 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for tummy time! For babies in the pre-walking stage and their caregivers.
Education | Homeschool Hangout - Historic Play
Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Explore Colonial Era toys borrowed from the Atlanta History Center to see how kids played.
Education | Homeschool Hangout - Civic Engagement
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join us to learn about civic engagement and the U. S. Constitution!
Learning Labs | Intro to Audacity
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Recording Studio
Join us to learn the free audio recording software Audacity!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 21, 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 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
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.
Learning Labs | Halloween Costume Help
Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio
Need help finishing your Halloween costume? Stop in to get help from the Learning Labs!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us to practice your reading skills. Sessions are first come, first served.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Learn and practice reading aloud one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centerville Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with our reading buddies. Sessions last 30 minutes.
Literacy | Literacy Lab
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dacula Branch
Come play phonics games to build literacy skills!
Genealogy | Genealogy Club
Wed, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join fellow family history enthusiasts to discuss genealogy research and get advice on research.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics and subjects!
Book Club | Today in History
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Book club featuring a title covering an event that occurred on this day in history.
Language Learning | Craft & Learn - Japanese Yokai
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Learn about spooky Japanese folklore & make a craft to take home!
Themed Book Club | Foodie Reads
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Discuss attendee-chosen books fitting this month's theme at TradeWind Coffee Co.!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment.
Early Learning | Evening Storytime
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Bring your stuffed animal and join Ms. Christina for an evening storytime in your pajamas.
Book Club | Murder With Friends! - Our Virtual Murder Mystery Book Club!
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
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