Dia de Los Muertos

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Saturday, 12/12

Sat, Dec 05, 2:30pm - 2:45pm

Virtual

Like cookies! We have you covered!!

Sun, Dec 06, All day

Virtual

Join AAAJ for help, with form N-400, application for naturalization. Pre-registration is required. Services temporarily provided by phone and online only.

Creating a Simple Chocolate Yule Log

Sun, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual

Join us to learn how to create a simple and delicious chocolate yule log for the winter season.

Polar Express Storytime

Sun, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Take a trip to the North Pole, as we read The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Make crafts and snacks to go along with the story!

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Saturday, 12/12

Mon, Dec 07, All day

Virtual

Join AAAJ for help, with form N-400, application for naturalization. Pre-registration is required. Services temporarily provided by phone and online only.

English in Your Language: Japanese

Mon, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (BUF)

GCPL Crafts: Birches Art - for tweens, teens & adults

Mon, Dec 07, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Mon, Dec 07, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Create art about items found in Nature!

Bow Making Unspooled

Mon, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Wanting to make that holiday gift fancy? YouTube failing you? Join us for LIVE step by step on how to make eye catching gift toppers.

Virtual Reading Rockstars Book Club

Mon, Dec 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Weekly fiber arts meetup and assistance. Show off your #WIP!

Mon, Dec 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Virtual book club for teens and tweens.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Saturday, 12/12

Tue, Dec 08, All day

Virtual

Join AAAJ for help, with form N-400, application for naturalization. Pre-registration is required. Services temporarily provided by phone and online only.

Learning Alive ABC's

Tue, Dec 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Learn your ABC's and the animals that go with them!

Let's Talk - Session C

Tue, Dec 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! (DAC)

Second Time Around Book Club

Tue, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Read a book you may have missed, or read a book again.

Tue, Dec 08, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Join us for stories, songs, early literacy tips and more!

English in Your Language: Cantonese

Tue, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive virtual LIVE storytime!

Tue, Dec 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (SUW)

Junior Scientists

Tue, Dec 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Explore the cool world of STEM with hands-on experiments.

Club de Libros Bilingüe/ Bilingual Book Club - House of Spirits/La casa de los espiritus

Tue, Dec 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Lea el libro del mes en inglés o español y venga a discutirlo con nosotros en inglés o español. Read and discuss the book of the month either in English or Spanish.

English in Your Language: Vietnamese

Tue, Dec 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (DUL)

Yule Ball Registration and Cosplay Contest

Tue, Dec 08, All day

Virtual

Join us for a virtual event of well-mannered frivolity on 12/19!

Let's Talk - Session D

Tue, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! (SUW)

GCPL Crafts!

Tue, Dec 08, 3:30pm - 3:45pm

Virtual

Cool crafts to make with things you have at home!

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (LIL)

Hamilton Mill Teen Advisory Council (TAC)

Tue, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for teens where they can learn more about TAC, and share their interests for teen programs.

Sewing Club! - Handmade Gifts

Tue, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

Experience the gift of giving a homemade gift for the holidays...

Codemaking and Codebreaking - Digraph Substitution Ciphers

Tue, Dec 08, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Discover how to make and break secret codes. This month we will look at examples of Digraph Substitution Ciphers.

Holiday Plants & Houseplants

Tue, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

A Gardening Workshop

ATLReads Book Club December

Tue, Dec 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Bring a glass of wine or hot cider and a pen to make a list of the books you will want to read in 2021.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Saturday, 12/12

Wed, Dec 09, All day

Virtual

Join AAAJ for help, with form N-400, application for naturalization. Pre-registration is required. Services temporarily provided by phone and online only.

How Does It Work: Heat

Wed, Dec 09, 9:00am - 10:00am

Virtual

Learn how heat works in our environment!! We'll talk about the science behind heat, and do a fun experiment that you can try at home. (Parental supervision required!)

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

Wed, Dec 09, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Activities for preschoolers to help them be ready for school!

We All Have A Story

Wed, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Be inspired, uplifted and entertained. This program is led by members of S.O.S. (Southern Order of Storytellers). Attendees are welcome to join in this virtual program and share their own stories.

Let's Talk - Session B

Wed, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!

Afternoon Storytime LIVE - via Google Hangouts

Wed, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive LIVE virtual storytime!

Travel by Book - The Holidays

Wed, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 2:20pm

Virtual

Can't make it home for the holidays?

Let's Talk - Session A

Wed, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! (HML)

Do It For the Culture - Holiday Traditions

Wed, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Come learn about holidays from other cultures, and share your own unique winter holiday traditions.

Get to Know Your Community Helpers - Grocery Store Worker

Wed, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Learn about the important role that grocery workers play in our everyday lives.

Kitchen Chemistry

Wed, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Simple experiments with materials found at home!

Allergen-Free Cooking: - Holiday Cookies

Wed, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 5:45pm

Virtual

Create tasty Holiday Cookies without gluten, milk, nuts, or soy!

Arduino - Learn How to Code

Wed, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Learn to code and build fun circuits with Arduino online.

Live Health & Wellness Book Club Meeting - Featuring Dr. Damon Tweedy's Black Man in a White Coat

Wed, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

One doctor's passionate and profound memoir of his experience grappling with race, bias, and the unique health problems of black Americans.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Saturday, 12/12

Thu, Dec 10, All day

Virtual

Join AAAJ for help, with form N-400, application for naturalization. Pre-registration is required. Services temporarily provided by phone and online only.

English in Your Language: Korean

Thu, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for Korean people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (SUW)

Dacula Virtual Book Club

Thu, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Discussion: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Adult Fiction Book Club

Thu, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual

Join us each month for a lively discussion! December's topic is Inspirational Fiction.

Genealogy Resources You Might Have Missed

Thu, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Learn about other free resources that will help you complete your family history and discover more about your ancestors.

Wizardry Workshop

Thu, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

This is for all you Harry Potter fans!

Videography Basics

Thu, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Interested in producing a film for the Teen Film Challenge? In this virtual program, we discuss the production process and some of the things you might want to think about as you create your film.

Instant Pot Peppermint Cheesecake

Thu, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Use your Instant Pot to make a delicious holiday dessert. Recipes will be provided for both traditional and healthy versions.

Citizenship Class

Thu, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Do you want to become a U.S. citizen? This is a valuable opportunity to find important resources and engage with others working toward their citizenship.

Live Author talk with NYT Bestselling Authors - Sharon Brown and Elizabeth Musser in Conversation

Thu, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

An evening with Elizabeth Musser

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Saturday, 12/12

Fri, Dec 11, All day

Virtual

Join AAAJ for help, with form N-400, application for naturalization. Pre-registration is required. Services temporarily provided by phone and online only.

DIY Gifts: Take and Make

Fri, Dec 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Create a scrapbook as a gift for a loved one! Register for a kit and pick it up between December 11-18. Watch a video on the GCPL Youtube channel for a demonstration of the craft!

Fri, Dec 11, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Join us for stories, songs, early literacy tips and more!

Read Around the World in 80 Days! - A component of The Chapter...

Fri, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive virtual LIVE storytime!

Fri, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 3:45pm

Virtual

Learn about the world with this Beanstack challenge!

Read Around the World in 80 Days! - A component of The Chapter...

Fri, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

Learn about the world with this Beanstack challenge!

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance - Citizenship Clinic with Asian Americans Advancing Justice

Sat, Dec 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Join Asian Americans Advancing Justice, for help with form N-400, application for naturalization. Pre-registration is required. Services temporarily provided by phone and online only.

My First Steps in Science: - Static Electricity Experiment

Sat, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Explore science with hands-on experiments!

Special Needs Alliance Meeting

Sat, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Virtual

Do you want to connect with a community for people with special needs or disabilities? Come to our Special Needs Alliance to join supportive conversations and activities.

Yule Ball Registration and Cosplay Contest

Sat, Dec 12, All day

Virtual

Join us for a virtual event of well-mannered frivolity on 12/19!

Webcomic Book Club

Sat, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Read comics online, and discuss your favorite titles with other fans of web and print comics.

How to Write a Thank You Note

Sat, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Virtual

Learn about gratitude to those in our lives and how to write a proper thank letter. For grades K-3rd

Book Talks with Beth - by Becca

Sat, Dec 12, 2:30pm - 2:45pm

Virtual

Like cookies! We have you covered!!

Blender Graphics Club

Sun, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

The Blender Graphics Club focuses on creating a community of artists interested in CGI imaging and video through the use of the free open-source software called Blender. Click for more details.

My Five Senses

Mon, Dec 14, 9:00am - 10:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Nikki for a fun story and activity about your five senses!

Mon, Dec 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Please join us for a monthly genre-based book club and discussion group.

Total Solar Eclipse: Live from Patagonia

Mon, Dec 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join us as we (virtually) travel to Villarrica, Chile, in the lake district of Patagonia, to view a total solar eclipse visible overhead from parts of South America.

English in Your Language: Japanese

Mon, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (BUF)

African American Inventors...Did You Know?

Mon, Dec 14, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Mon, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Become familiar with some African American inventors that you may not have heard about before.

The Branch Out Show!

Mon, Dec 14, 11:30am - 11:35am

Virtual

Join Mr. Don, Omelet and Ollie to learn about the library!

Dac Virtual Creative Corner

Mon, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Crafty Treats!

Holiday Book Contest Launch - How to Bind a Book...

Mon, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 3:15pm

Virtual

Enter our contest and possibly become a "published" author with your book on our shelves!

Beginning Again

Mon, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

The new year is almost here, and this program is all about setting goals and establishing habits so you can set out into 2021 with confidence.

Mon, Dec 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Weekly fiber arts meetup and assistance. Show off your #WIP!

Let's Talk - Session C

Tue, Dec 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! (DAC)

Rescheduled

December Days

Tue, Dec 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

New date Tuesday, December 15, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Let’s exchange and share our favorite holiday / Winter / December poems or other favorite passages of the season! Join us!

Ted Talk Tuesdays

Tue, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Join us as we watch a few short videos and share thoughts on compelling topics of the day.

Tue, Dec 15, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Join us for stories, songs, early literacy tips and more!

English in Your Language: Cantonese

Tue, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive LIVE virtual storytime!

Tue, Dec 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (SUW)

English in Your Language: Vietnamese

Tue, Dec 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (DUL)

Writing a Business Plan with GCPL Resources

Tue, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

This video tutorial will walk you through writing a business plan with GCPL’s digital resources.

Let's Talk - Session D

Tue, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! (SUW)

Career Transitions

Tue, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual

Are you looking to transition into another career? Come join this workshop to learn tips on finding the right job for you.

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (LIL)

Sewing Club! - Handmade Gifts

Tue, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

Experience the gift of giving a homemade gift for the holidays...

Winging It with the Wright Brothers

Tue, Dec 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual

Take flight with the Wright Brothers. Build your own biplane and let your imagination soar!

December Days

Tue, Dec 15, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Let’s exchange and share our favorite holiday / Winter / December poems or other favorite passages of the season! Join us!

Healthy Winter Slow Cooking

Wed, Dec 16, 9:00am - 10:00am

Virtual

Learn how to make two easy dinners with a slow cooker! Learn what foods are in season to maximize your dinner's flavor.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

Wed, Dec 16, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Activities for preschoolers to help them be ready for school!

Wellness Wednesdays

Wed, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Join us for helpful tips for wellness, relaxation, and stress management.

Let's Talk - Session B

Wed, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!

Adult Non-Fiction Book Club

Wed, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual

Join us each month for a lively discussion! December's topic is Royalty.

Let's Talk - Session A

Wed, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! (HML)

Hello/Xin chào

Wed, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Learn Vietnamese from a native speaker!

Kitchen Chemistry

Wed, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Simple experiments with materials found at home!

Read Woke Book Club

Wed, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Join us as we discuss the December book selection "The Miseducation of Cameron Post"

Homestead How-To: - Handmade Holiday Gifts

Wed, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 5:40pm

Virtual

Think you don’t have enough space to homestead? Join us online and learn to make the most of your resources! This month: Handmade Gifts and Holiday Decorations!

Virtual Book Club

Wed, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a virtual book club.

Big Kibble: Hidden Dangers of the Pet Food Industry - Veterinarian & Author Dr. Oscar Chavez and Shawn Buckley

Wed, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Virtual Book Talk. Get an inside look at the shocking lack of regulation within the pet food industry, and how readers can improve the quality of their dogs' lives through diet.

English in Your Language: Korean

Thu, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for Korean people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (SUW)

Adult Mystry Book Club

Thu, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Join us from the convenience of your own home on the third Thursday of every month to discuss a preselected Mystery Series book.

Make a Jump ‘n’ Run Game with Scratch

Thu, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Virtual

Use Scratch to make platform games like Mario and Cuphead. Computer, not tablet, recommended.

Virtual Writers' Group

Thu, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

2020 is the year for your next fantasy, memoir, article, etc. In 2020, YOU'RE NEXT.

Citizenship Class

Thu, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Do you want to become a U.S. citizen? This is a valuable opportunity to find important resources and engage with others working toward their citizenship.

Virtual Teen Writers' Group

Thu, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us to share and develop your types of various creative pieces. Beginners welcome!

Celebrating Beethoven's 250th Birthday

Thu, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us to celebrate the life and legacy of Ludwig Van Beethoven as we celebrate his 250th birthday!

Fri, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive LIVE virtual storytime!

Read Around the World in 80 Days! - A component of The Chapter...

Fri, Dec 18, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Join us for stories, songs, early literacy tips and more!

Fiber Art Fridays

Fri, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us on the second Friday of November and December on GCPL’s YouTube channel for a fiber art tutorial and project. Topics will include embroidery, hand sewing, knitting, and other fiber arts.

Fri, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 3:45pm

Virtual

Learn about the world with this Beanstack challenge!

Read Around the World in 80 Days! - A component of The Chapter...

Fri, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

Learn about the world with this Beanstack challenge!

GCPL's Annual Yule Ball! - for Harry Potter fans...

Sat, Dec 19, 11:00am - 11:00pm

Virtual

Join us for a virtual event of well-mannered frivolity!

Growing Food in Space

Sat, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us to learn how astronauts are growing food in space. We will also show an example of food growing in a recycled container.

Sat, Dec 19, 2:30pm - 2:45pm

Virtual

Like cookies! We have you covered!!

Make Your Own Snow Globe

Mon, Dec 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Virtual

Create your very own snow globe using some simple materials.

Mon, Dec 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Weekly fiber arts meetup and assistance. Show off your #WIP!

Junior Scientists

Tue, Dec 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Explore the cool world of STEM with hands-on experiments.

Baking with Becca - Cookies

Sat, Dec 26, 2:30pm - 2:45pm

Virtual

Like cookies! We have you covered!!

Sun, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Baking demo on how to make cookies.

New Year’s Party Preparations DIY

Sun, Dec 27, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

After learning about the historical roots of our New Year’s Eve celebrations, we will create our own confetti poppers and sound makers from supplies at home.

Mon, Dec 28, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Totally Lit!

Mon, Dec 28, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

A Teen/YA virtual book talk

Mon, Dec 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Weekly fiber arts meetup and assistance. Show off your #WIP!

Vision Boards for the New Year

Tue, Dec 29, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Join us for stories, songs, early literacy tips and more!

Tue, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Virtual

Visualize your future by creating a vision board outlining your goals for the new year.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

Wed, Dec 30, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Activities for preschoolers to help them be ready for school!