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2026-12-05 15:00:00 2026-12-05 16:00:00 America/New_York STEM - Engineering | Discover Engineering Explore civil engineering, then build and test the most stable bridge! Grayson Branch -

Saturday, December 05
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Explore civil engineering, then build and test the most stable bridge!

Learn what civil engineering is, what civil engineers do, and then put your knowledge to the test with a quiz and activity!

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Fri, Oct 09, 9:00am - 9:20am
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Early Learning | Early Learning Event
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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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
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Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics
Fri, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Early Learning | Weekend Storytime
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Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
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Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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A hands-on program showing how to use a sewing machine.
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Learning Labs | Robot Color Sensors
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Code one of our pre-built robots to sense colors!
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Sat, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Five Forks Branch
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Gaming | Grayson Chess Club
Sun, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Hamilton Mill Branch
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Grayson Branch
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Eraly Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Jobs & Careers | Career Clinic
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Snellville Branch
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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
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Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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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.
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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.
Culinary Arts | ¡Sabores Latinos!
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Close out Hispanic Heritage Month by learning the delicious Central American Pupusa dish!
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students (grade 1-8) who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.
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Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Oct 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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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!
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Culinary Arts | Fall in Love with Flavor - One Pan Recipes
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Learn how to create flavorful meals in one pan!
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.
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 | Stitch & Tell - "The Hacienda" by Isabel Cañas
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month to enjoy talking about books over tea.
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.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 14, 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 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mountain Park Branch
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Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Join Ms. Kathy for an engaging storytime where children ages 1-2 learn while they play!
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Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children.
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Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 14, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us for fun stories, songs, and activities that boost your preschooler's development!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch
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Wed, Oct 14, 12:30pm - 1:05pm
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Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Learn to use a Cricut Smart Cutting machine to make stickers of your logo!
Learning Labs | Green Screen Basics
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Norcross Branch
Shoot and edit video using the green screen to change the appearance of your background!
Senior Living | Alzheimer's Caregivers Support
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Share thoughts and experiences involving the care of your loved ones with Alzheimer's.
Learning Labs | 3D Printing Basics
Wed, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Experience oobleck, a substance that breaks the laws of science!
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Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Practice reading skills one-on-one with our reading buddies. Sessions last 30 minutes.
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Wed, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Join us for our US Citizenship prep course.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics and subjects!
Citizenship | US Citizenship Prep
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join us for our US Citizenship prep course.
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Author Talk | Valerie Burns
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Award-winning author Valerie Burns discusses her cozy mystery, Murder at First Slice, about a new-to-town detective trying to solve a murder before a small-town wedding disaster strikes.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment.
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