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Education | IDD: Open Your World
2026-10-13 15:15:00 2026-10-13 16:30:00 America/New_York Education | IDD: Open Your World Open Your World Book Clubs offer adult IDD readers chances to build their literacy skills. Virtual -

Tuesday, October 13
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 build our literacy skills while having a great time together.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Education |

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Language Learning | Basic English for Spanish Speakers - Aprende Ingles
Thu, Oct 08, 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 08, 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.
Register
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Join Ms. Elissa for a storytime designed to boost kindergarten readiness.
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Thu, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Fun stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, and activities to introduce story time to our little learners.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie for Preschool Storytime featuring stories, songs, and kindergarten-readiness activities.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Join Ms. Nikki for an engaging storytime where children ages 3-5 build kindergarten readiness skills!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us for stories, silly dances, and fun songs to engage early learning!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join Ms. Christina for a storytime just for babies! For crawlers, 1 and under, and their caregivers.
Consumer Education | Easy Estate Planning
Thu, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grayson Branch
A local probate judge will share estate planning basics. No legal advice will be given.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!
Writing | Non-fiction
Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn simple, engaging non-fiction writing techniques to enhance your short stories and articles.
Adult Book Club | "The Frozen River"
Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us for a friendly discussion of "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer. For students ages 6-11.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Literacy | Logic & Lore
Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Come build your math and reading muscles in our gaming adventure.
Language Learning | Conversations in Korean
Thu, Oct 08, 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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Writing | Writers Club - Gothic
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Looking for a writing space? Join our Writers Club! This month's theme: Gothic!
Arts | Celebrate Spirited Away!
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Explore Spirited Away through fun trivia and Ghibli art while learning useful GCPL digital tools.
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dacula Branch
Need homework help? Stop by and receive homework help for grades K-5 from qualified volunteers.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our librarians or Reading Buddies volunteers!
Culture | Hojalata - Mexican Folk Art
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
Learn about Hojalata (Mexican folk art), then create your own artpiece inspired by it.
STEM - Mathematics | Magic: The Gathering
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us for Magic: The Gathering, the world?s most popular trading card game! Open to beginners and veterans alike.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Practice speaking conversational English with others in a relaxed setting.
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Trained volunteers provide free homework help for students in grades K-5.
Learning Labs | Lab Open House
Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio
Come see all the neat equipment and software that the Learning Labs has to offer!
Gaming | Chess Knight
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Love to play chess? Join us for an hour of gameplay. Registration is required.
Early Learning | Growing Minds
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Meeting Room
Join our free 4-week Early Literacy workshop series to support families with children ages 0-5. Enjoy a story time and build skills together!
Language Learning | Basic Spanish for English Speakers
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice basic Spanish in a friendly environment!
Early Learning | Pajama Storytime
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Bring your favorite stuffed animal and join Ms. Sarah for storytime in your pajamas.
STEM - Mathematics | Math Club
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Come see how math can be fun with puzzles and logic games!
This event is full
Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn how to write original and compelling screenplays!
Language Learning | Inglés básico para hispanohablantes
Thu, Oct 08, 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 09, 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 | Early Learning Event
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
Enjoy storytime, music, and early learning fun for children birth to five and caregivers.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 3-5!
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Early Learning | Little Music Makers
Fri, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Get to know many different musical instruments, hear performances, do a craft, and meet Bluey!
Learning Labs | Photo Retouching
Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch
Learn how to digitize, restore, and preserve old photos.
Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics
Fri, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio
A hands-on program showing how to use a sewing machine.
This event is full
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Sat, Oct 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Norcross Branch
Join us for stories and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start!
Community | Hispanic Heritage Trivia
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Bring the whole family to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by joining our Trivia Game!
Early Learning | Bright Minds Explore
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Snellville Branch
Learn about numerous educational resources available to families.
Early Learning | Weekend Storytime
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5.
Early Learning | Weekend Storytime
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join Ms. Lisbet for stories, silly dances, and fun songs to engage early learning!
Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio
A hands-on program showing how to use a sewing machine.
This event is full
Learning Labs | Robot Color Sensors
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Centerville Branch - Centerville Makerspace and Recording Studio
Code one of our pre-built robots to sense colors!
Community | A Sleuth's Night Out - An after hours themed fest
Sat, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join us for a night out for the mystery lover!
Gaming | Grayson Chess Club
Sun, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Grayson Branch
Checkmate boredom and join us for some friendly competition! Chess sets available.
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lilburn Branch
Join us for a special storytime for babies 12 months and under and their caregiver.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Practice English conversation with other English learners!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for an engaging storytime where children ages 1-2 learn while they play!
Eraly Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lilburn Branch
We will use fun books, music, and more to introduce pre-literacy skills to our toddlers.
Jobs & Careers | Career Clinic
Tue, Oct 13, 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 | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join Ms. Christina for engaging stories, songs, and activities to prepare your preschooler for Kindergarten.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Storytime to help your child become ready to read with stories, games, and songs!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us for tummy time and early literacy fun for babies under 1!
College Prep | High School Success - Day One: Tutoring and Testing
Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Rising Juniors and Seniors: learn how to be successful in high school and beyond.
Learning Labs | Green Screen Basics
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Recording Studio
Shoot and edit video using the green screen to change the appearance of your background!
Education | IDD: Open Your World
Tue, Oct 13, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Open Your World Book Clubs offer adult IDD readers chances to build their literacy skills.
Register
STEM - Science | Colors of Fall
Tue, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Come and learn why the leaves change color each fall and make a fun craft.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Oct 13, 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 | Celebrate Archeology Day
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us as we celebrate International Archeology Day by participating in your own archeological dig!
Culinary Arts | ¡Sabores Latinos!
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Close out Hispanic Heritage Month by learning the delicious Central American Pupusa dish!
STEM - Science | Nature Adventures - Autumn
Tue, Oct 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Centerville Branch
Join us on a nature adventure to learn about Autumn and make an Autumn-based craft.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grayson Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy!
Health & Wellness | Alzheimer's Caregiver Support
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Discuss the challenges involving the care for your loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Cancelled
Culinary Arts | Fall in Love with Flavor - One Pan Recipes
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch
Learn how to create flavorful meals in one pan!
Book Club | Stitch & Tell - "The Hacienda" by Isabel Cañas
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month to enjoy talking about books over tea.
Gaming | Chess & Checkers
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Come play and learn more about the classic board games of chess and checkers!
Book Club | Gwinnett Reads - The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Tue, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom
Gwinnett Reads Book Club welcomes all who enjoy reading a variety of genres.
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