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Finance & Budget | Joy of Giving
2026-11-05 17:00:00 2026-11-05 18:00:00 America/New_York Finance & Budget | Joy of Giving Get holiday-ready with fun, budget-friendly tips, creative gift ideas, and money-saving strategies to help you this season! Hamilton Mill Branch -

Thursday, November 05
5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Get holiday-ready with fun, budget-friendly tips, creative gift ideas, and money-saving strategies to help you this season!

Get ready for the holiday season with shopping tips, budgeting strategies, and creative gift ideas for everyone on your list. Learn how to stretch your budget, find thoughtful gifts without overspending, and make informed purchasing decisions.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Finance & Budget |

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Sun, Sep 27 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Mountain Park Branch
Storytime for ages 0-2 with books, music, developmental toys, and songs.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Join Ms. Nikki for an engaging storytime where children ages 0-2 learn while they play!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come join us for different themed stories for the month and activities!
Book Club | Swords and Stories - Science Fiction & Fantasy
Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us in discussing this month's selection, "Recursion" by Blake Crouch.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 23, 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.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Sep 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join Ms. Montoya for fun stories, songs, and activities that boost your preschooler's development!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Wed, Sep 23, 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 - Moon Mission
Wed, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Were you inspired by the Artemis Mission? Homeschool explorers will build their own lunar stations.
Learning Labs | Vectorize Your Logo - with Adobe Illustrator
Wed, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace
Learn how to digitize a sketch to create a polished logo for your business!
Registration is now closed
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained Reading Buddy volunteer.
Writing | Introduction to Journaling
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us as we dive into the benefits of journaling and complete our first entry.
Education | Homework Help
Wed, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.
Computer Literacy | AI in School - A Cautionary Tale
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Using AI to write papers? Learn when to let AI drive and when to grab the wheel.
Culture | Mid-Autumn Festival
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Come celebrate and learn about the wonderful Asian cultural tradition of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us to practice your reading skills. Sessions are first come, first served.
Education | Dyslexia 101
Wed, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Does your child have dyslexia? Learn the signs and how to navigate the next steps.
Culinary Arts | Charcuterie Corner
Wed, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snellville Branch
Learn how to make a delicious charcuterie platter! Bring your own board and decorations.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Sep 23, 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.
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Jobs & Career | Build Your Future
Wed, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn career skills including resumes, interviews, and job search strategies.
Literacy | Literacy Lab
Wed, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dacula Branch
Come play phonics games to build literacy skills!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Learn and practice reading aloud one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy!
Citizenship | US Citizenship Prep
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join us for our US Citizenship prep course.
Registration is now closed
Early Learning | Transportation Station Storytime
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Vroom and zoom to join Ms. Becca for a storytime all about things that go!
Book Club | Themed Book Club
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
This month's theme is Mythology: books that feature mythological characters or themes.
Culture | Hispanic Heritage - Kahlo
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Learn about Hispanic Heritage Month as we highlight Frida Kahlo and her self portraits.
Learning Labs | Cricut Basics
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio
Learn to use a Cricut Maker cutting machine.
Learning Labs | Small Business DIY
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio
Come learn how you can grow your creative small business with the Learning Labs' resources!
Early Learning | Growing Minds
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Centerville Branch
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!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Sep 23, 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.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics and subjects!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment.
Language Learning | English with Art - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Wed, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Adult English-language learners are welcome to practice their speaking skills while creating art with others!
Language Learning | Basic English for Spanish Speakers - Aprende Ingles
Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Practice English in a welcoming environment. The facilitator is bilingual in Spanish and English.
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Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join us to celebrate learning our alphabet with stories and early literacy activities!
Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch
Practice English in a welcoming environment. The facilitator is bilingual in Korean and English.
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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie for Preschool Storytime with stories, songs, and kindergarten readiness activities.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for an engaging storytime where children ages 3-5 build kindergarten readiness skills!
Early Education | Baby And Me
Thu, Sep 24, 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 24, 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, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us for stories, silly dances, and fun songs to engage early learning!
Health & Wellness | Healthy Living Tips
Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Centerville Branch
Seniors, come learn some healthy living tips that you can find in the library!
Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime
Thu, Sep 24, 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!
Computer Literacy | Tech Know Club
Thu, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Struggle with using technology? Join us for a 1 hour workshop and help session!
Learning Labs | Video Editing - Beginner Final Cut Pro
Thu, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace
In this program, we will teach you the basics of using Final Cut Pro.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!
Book Club | Book Voyage - England
Thu, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grayson Branch
Each month we will travel to a new country through books! This month: England!
Language Learning | Conversations in Korean
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Practice Korean in a welcoming environment. The facilitator is bilingual in Korean and English.
Register
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Arts | Birthday Celebrations: Jim Henson
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Come learn about artist and innovator Jim Henson and make hand puppets with us!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 24, 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 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Trained volunteers provide free homework help for students in grades K-5.
Voting | Voting Preparation Essentials
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Make your plan to vote. Learn how to register, different ways to cast your vote, and what's on the ballot.
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Need homework help? Stop by and receive homework help for grades K-5 from qualified volunteers.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Practice speaking conversational English with others in a relaxed setting.
Culture | The Piñata Project - El Proyecto Pinata
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Learn the surprising and global history of the piñata before building your own!
This event is full
Language Learning | Basic Spanish for English Speakers
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Learn and practice basic Spanish in a friendly environment!
Cancelled
Early Learning | Bilingual Storytime: Español
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join Ms. Mirka for a weekly storytime full of bilingual stories and songs!
Cancelled
Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays.
Writing | Digital Storytelling
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Step into digital storytelling and bring unforgettable characters and worlds to life.
Arts | Comics Club
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch
Let's all let random chance decide what kind of comics to make through Story Dice!
Book Club | Howl's Castle Explained
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Explore the art of adaptation by comparing Diana Wynne Jones's novel to Hayao Miyazaki's film.
Culture | Georgia Tech Athletics
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Come cheer on the Yellow Jackets and discover the stories, traditions, and history that make Georgia Tech Athletics special!
Language Learning | Inglés básico para hispanohablantes
Thu, Sep 24, 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 25, 9:00am - 9:25am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!
Register
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets
Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 3-5!
Register
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Fri, Sep 25, 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.
Book Club | Homeschool Book Guild
Fri, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join our homeschool teen book club to discuss 'The Mona Lisa Vanishes' by Nicholas Day.
Learning Labs | 3D Printing Basics
Fri, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printers!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Sat, Sep 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Norcross Branch
Join us for stories and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start!
Learning Labs | Product Photography Basics
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace
Learn to utilize photography to make your products look their best.
Health and Wellness | Learn from a Doula - with Brianna Olaniyan
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Meeting Room
Get all your questions answered about pregnancy from beginning to the end!
Early Learning | Weekend Storytime
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join Ms. Lisbet for stories, silly dances, and fun songs to engage early learning!
Learning Labs | 3D Printing Basics
Sat, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn the basics of 3D Printing!
STEM - Science | Animal Habitats - Dragons!
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Come learn about animal habitats and build your own lair, fit for a dragon!
Culture | Atlanta Opera Storytime
Sat, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join opera singer Bella Chaney on a magical adventure through Lois Elhert's Bilingual classic Un Lazo a la Luna/Moon Rope!
Gaming | Dungeons & Dragons - A oneshot for newer players
Sun, Sep 27, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons with a oneshot run by experienced dungeon masters.
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Mon, Sep 28, 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 South, Lawrenceville 30044
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join Ms. Jana & Ms. Sarah for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a storytime just for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Preschool Time
Mon, Sep 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers, ages 3-5.
Early Learning | Baby and Me
Mon, Sep 28, 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 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snellville Branch
Practice conversational English with non-native speakers.
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Mon, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for a special lap-sit storytime for infants. For ages 0-18 months.
Education | Public Speaking Workshop
Mon, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Charmaine Augustin brings advice and exercises to build confidence and ability in public speaking.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!
Education | Homework Help
Mon, Sep 28, 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 28, 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 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies volunteer.
Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
A hands-on program showing how to operate a sewing machine.
Education | Homework Help
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Homework help for kids in grades K-8.
Learning Labs | Soldering Workshop
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace
Learn the basics of soldering for electronics.
This event is full
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Improve everyday English speaking skills through interactive ESL conversations and learning at the library.
Book Club | Hamilton Mill
Mon, Sep 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a lively discussion every month about a book chosen by group members.
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