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New Year's Eve Fireworks

Registration opens:
November 25th, 2026

Culinary Arts | Lucky Bites

New Year's Traditions
2026-12-09 17:00:00 2026-12-09 18:00:00 America/New_York Culinary Arts | Lucky Bites Celebrate the New Year by learning about traditional dishes from around the world that symbolize good fortune, health, and happiness. Hamilton Mill Branch -

Wednesday, December 09
5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Celebrate the New Year by learning about traditional dishes from around the world that symbolize good fortune, health, and happiness.

Ring in the New Year by exploring traditional dishes believed to bring luck, prosperity, health, and happiness. Learn the stories behind these festive foods and discover recipes and customs from around the world.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture | Culinary Arts | Community |

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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!
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.
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 - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for an engaging storytime where children ages 1-2 learn while they play!
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 | 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.
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, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Storytime to help your child become ready to read with stories, games, and songs!
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.
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!
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!
Registration is now closed
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
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Close out Hispanic Heritage Month by learning the delicious Central American Pupusa dish!
STEM - Science | Celebrate Archeology Day
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
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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.
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!
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.
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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!
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
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month to enjoy talking about books over tea.
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.
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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Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mountain Park Branch
Storytime for ages 0-2 with books, music, developmental toys, and songs.
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 - 11:30am
Snellville Branch
Join Ms. Kathy for an engaging storytime where children ages 1-2 learn while they play!
Learning Labs | Cutting with Cricut
Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Learn to use a Cricut Smart Cutting machine to make stickers of your logo!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come join us for themed stories and activities this month!
Computer Literacy | Norcross Connect: Canva
Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Socialize with members of your community while learning about how to use Canva.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
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.
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
Join Ms. Kathy for an engaging storytime where children ages 3-5 build kindergarten readiness skills!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Wed, Oct 14, 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
Wed, Oct 14, 12:30pm - 1:05pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Calling Homeschool Families! Please join us for a Homeschool Hangout!
College Prep | High School Success - Day Two: Career Choices
Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Rising Juniors and Seniors: learn how to be successful in high school and beyond.
Learning Labs | 3D Printing Basics
Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio
Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printer!
Learning Labs | Cricut for Business
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
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
Centerville Branch
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
Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Makerspace
Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printer!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained Reading Buddy volunteer.
STEM - Science | Experience Oobleck
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Experience oobleck, a substance that breaks the laws of science!
Literacy | Winnie's 100th Birthday
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Come celebrate Pooh Bear's 100th birthday!
STEM - Science | What is Fall?
Wed, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Collins Hill Branch
This month, learn about the season of Fall and do some hands-on activities.
Hobbies | Awesome Art - Gothic Architecture
Wed, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Budding artist? Create art with a variety of materials! (Please dress to be messy!)
Culinary Arts | Taste of Tradition
Wed, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning how to cook traditional meals from Hispanic countries!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centerville Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with our reading buddies. Sessions last 30 minutes.
Citizenship | US Citizenship Prep
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join us for our US Citizenship prep course.
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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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Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics and subjects!
Early Learning | Winnie-the-Pooh Storytime
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for a storytime celebrating 100 years of everyone's favorite hunny bear, Winnie-the-Pooh!
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.
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 | Basic English for Korean Speakers
Thu, Oct 15, 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.
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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Join Ms. Elissa for a storytime designed to boost kindergarten readiness.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Fun stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, and activities to introduce story time to our little learners.
Early Learning | Once Upon A Playtime
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a magical early learning event featuring all your favorite fairytales!
Health & Wellness | Library Play Day
Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join LiveHealthy Gwinnett for fun, interactive health lessons, games, and crafts at Library Play Day!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us for stories, silly dances, and fun songs to engage early learning!
Education | Teen Homeschool Hangout
Thu, Oct 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dacula Branch
Discover how Halloween and other fall holidays are celebrated around the world.
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Education | Teen Homeschool Hangout
Thu, Oct 15, All day
New date Thursday, October 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dacula Branch
Discover how Halloween and other fall holidays are celebrated around the world.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!
Senior Living | Senior Tech Confidence
Thu, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Explore smart home technology and decide which devices are right for your lifestyle.
STEM - Engineering | Halloween Candy Catapult
Thu, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Learn about projectile motion - how gravity and force affect the distance and height to which objects travel.
This event is full
Family | Spooky Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Can you find this mystery library resource? Join us for a scavenger hunt! Costumes encouraged!
Environment | Wildlife Club
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Come learn about Georgia wildlife with stories, games, art, and more!
STEM - Science | Wild About Bats!
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Come learn about our only true flying mammals: BATS!
Language Learning | Conversations in Korean
Thu, Oct 15, 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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STEM - Technology | Coding With Scratch
Thu, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Complete your own project with drag-and-drop coding!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Practice speaking conversational English with others in a relaxed setting.
Language Learning | Basic Spanish for English Speakers
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice basic Spanish in a friendly environment!
Early Learning | Growing Minds
Thu, Oct 15, 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!
Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn how to write original and compelling screenplays!
Culture | Beginners' Hand Sewing - Japanese Kinchaku Bag
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Learn the history of kinchaku, or drawstring purses, then make a low-sew version!
This event is full
Author Talk | Rita Woods
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Award-winning author Rita Woods discusses her haunting contemporary speculative novel, "The Edge of Yesterday," about time travel and finding yourself.
Language Learning | Inglés básico para hispanohablantes
Thu, Oct 15, 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 16, 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 | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 3-5!
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Early Learning | Purposeful Play
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
Play with purpose while learning engaging techniques to support meaningful play with your little one!
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.
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.
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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!
Cancelled
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!
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
Duluth Branch
Shy or nervous readers can practice reading with a patient and furry friend.
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.
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, 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!
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