Literacy | Reading Buddies - Gwinnett County Public Library

Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Practice English conversation with other English learners!

Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for storytime and community building for babies and their caregivers.

Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us for simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, and movement activities for the little learners.

Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for an engaging storytime where children ages 1-2 learn while they play!

Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for storytime just for the little ones! For children ages 0-3 and caregivers.

Early Learning | Early Learning @ the Library

Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Join Ms. Elissa for a storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us for story, songs, STEM, math & activities with Building Babies Brains.

Entrepreneurship | Orientación sobre su negocio y Prospera

Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Aprenda cómo iniciar su propio negocio de la manera correcta.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Toddler Storytime, designed for young toddlers ages 15 months to 3 years old.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join Ms. Christina for engaging stories, songs, and activities to prepare your preschooler for Kindergarten.

Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Storytime for babies and toddlers ages 0-2.

Book Club | Mystery & Crime

Tue, Oct 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Caregivers, join Ms. Nikki for storytime for babies in the pre-walking stage!

Tue, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Please join us to help unravel a story of crime and intrigue. This month we'll be discussing "Genesis" by Robin Cook.

Book Club | Fiction Book Club

Tue, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us for tummy time and early literacy fun for babies under 1!

Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a discussion of "The Wedding People," by Alison Espach.

Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Voting | Voting Essentials

Tue, Oct 06, 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.

Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Make your plan to vote. Learn how to register, different ways to cast your vote, and what's on the ballot.

Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids

Tue, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grayson Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy!

Tue, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch

Learn to make a quick and delicious Persimmon Mousse.

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Education | Reading Buddies

Tue, Oct 06, 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!

Gaming | Chess Tournament

Tue, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Trained volunteers provide free homework help for students in grades K-5.

Tue, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch

All ages and skill levels are welcome at this chess tournament! Space is limited.

College Prep | Financial Aid 101 - In Partnership with Georgia Gwinnett College

Tue, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained Reading Buddy volunteer.

Tue, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn more about FAFSA and the financial aid process!

Learning Labs | Game Makers Group - Make a Platformer

Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join us for personalized homework help for kids in grades K-8.

Tue, Oct 06, 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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Book Club | Spellbooks & Starships - Time Travel

Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Explore and discuss sci-fi & fantasy themes, choose your own book, and discover new reads!

Learning Labs | 3D Printing Basics - Intro a la Impresora 3D

Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom

Come learn the basics of 3D Printing! ¡Aprende cómo usar la impresora 3D

Gaming | Chess & Checkers

Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come play and learn more about the classic board games of chess and checkers!

Gaming | Let's Role - Dungeons & Dragons

Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us to make connections and work collaboratively in a low-level Dungeons & Dragons campaign.

Author Talk | Deesha Philyaw

Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Meeting Room

Award-winning author Deesha Philyaw will discuss her much-anticipated novel, The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman, a satirical drama of megachurch scandal, shame, and freedom.

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Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Join Ms. Nikki for an engaging storytime where children ages 0-2 learn while they play!

Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for storytime with stories, songs, and activities for ages 2 and under.

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Early Learning | Early Learning at the Library

Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for a storytime just for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for a morning of stories, songs, and activities for learning and fun!

Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch

Join Ms. Kathy for an engaging storytime where children ages 1-2 learn while they play!

Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

Storytime for ages 0-2 with books, music, developmental toys, and songs.

Early Learning | Sign And Play

Wed, Oct 07, 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.

Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn simple baby signs through songs, stories, and play.

Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come join us for themed stories and activities this month!

Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5.

Wed, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

Join Ms. Kathy for an engaging storytime where children ages 3-5 build kindergarten readiness skills!

Senior Living | Art of Aging - Pumpkin Painting

Wed, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us for fun stories, songs, and activities that boost your preschooler's development!

Wed, Oct 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Age well with art therapy, library resources, and friendships - all while painting pumpkins.

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Family | Books & Bites - Hispanic Heritage

Wed, Oct 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for tummy time! For babies in the pre-walking stage and their caregivers.

Wed, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for a fun-filled storytime with a touch of Hispanic culture!

Learning Labs | Professional Video Editing

Wed, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn how to become a professional editor with Adobe Premiere Pro!

Explore the Library | Curious Cryptids

Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained Reading Buddy volunteer.

Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come learn about local cryptids and where you can spot them yourself!

Culinary Arts | Taste of Tradition

Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning how to cook traditional meals from Hispanic countries!

Wed, Oct 07, 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.

Learning Labs | 3D Printable Pumpkins

Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.

Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch - Centerville Makerspace and Recording Studio

Make a customized 3D model of a pumpkin!

Literacy | Kids Reading Club

Wed, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Love to read? Join other upper elementary and middle school kids to talk about books!

Wed, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us to practice your reading skills. Sessions are first come, first served.

STEM - Engineering | Lego Challenge - Winnie-the-Pooh

Wed, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn and practice reading aloud one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy!

Wed, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us to construct awesome Lego creations inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh!

Explore the Library | Library Demystified

Wed, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

No tricks, just tips! Learn to navigate the library and find books with confidence.

Gaming | Chess Club

Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Citizenship | US Citizenship Prep

Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Join us for our US Citizenship prep course.

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Learning Labs | Small Business DIY

Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Practice English conversation on various topics and subjects!

Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio

Learn how you can grow your creative small business with Learning Labs resources.

Citizenship | US Citizenship Prep

Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for our US Citizenship prep course.

Learning Labs | Product Photography Basics

Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy. Grades 1st - 5th. Drop-in, no registration required.

Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio

Learn how to effectively capture photos of your products using a light box. Ages 16+

Language Learning | Basic English for Spanish Speakers - Aprende Ingles

Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

Practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment.

Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English in a welcoming environment. The facilitator is bilingual in Spanish and English.

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.

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!

Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for Preschool Storytime featuring stories, songs, and kindergarten-readiness activities.

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.

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!

Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Calling all babies ages 0-1. Join us for a baby storytime!

Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Join Ms. Elissa for a storytime designed to boost kindergarten readiness.

Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us for stories, silly dances, and fun songs to engage early learning!

Consumer Education | Easy Estate Planning

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.

Thu, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Grayson Branch

A local probate judge will share estate planning basics. No legal advice will be given.

Adult Book Club | "The Frozen River"

Thu, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!

Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a friendly discussion of "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon.

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.

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.

Literacy | Logic & Lore

Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come build your math and reading muscles in our gaming adventure.

Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

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.

Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice speaking conversational English with others in a relaxed setting.

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.

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

Lilburn Branch

Trained volunteers provide free homework help for students in grades K-5.

Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Learn about Hojalata (Mexican folk art), then create your own artpiece inspired by it.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting

Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn how to write original and compelling screenplays!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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