Name: Growing Food in Space
Start: 2020-12-19T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2020-12-19T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Virtual

Canceled

Growing Food in Space

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.

Join with Google Meet:

https://meet.google.com/rwv-thax-goz

MPK

Virtual

Hours

About the branch

Virtual events are hosted online. See event description for links to livestreams or videos.

Upcoming events

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

Sat, Jan 16, 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.

Rescheduled

Kids Online Painting Class - Daisies

Sat, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

New date Saturday, January 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Virtual

Online art video lessons for kids.

My first steps in science: Why Don't Sharks Sink?

Sat, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about buoyancy, try a fun buoyancy experiment, and learn how the anatomy of sharks helps to keep them afloat!

Explore Historic Freeman’s Mill

Sat, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Come see the history of a mill built between 1868 and 1879 on the Alcovy River, Freeman’s Mill, that was once a vital part of the local economy.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

Sun, Jan 17, 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.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

Mon, Jan 18, 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.

Let’s Talk Session C

Mon, Jan 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Japanese

Mon, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Letter Camp

Mon, Jan 18, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Virtual Creative Corner

Mon, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Pop-up Greeting Cards

Rescheduled

Totally Lit!

Mon, Jan 18, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

New date Saturday, January 23, 2:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual

A Teen/YA virtual book talk...

Virtual Common Threads

Mon, Jan 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

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

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

Tue, Jan 19, 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.

Storytime Takeout!

Tue, Jan 19, 10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual

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

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Tue, Jan 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive virtual storytime!

English in Your Language: Cantonese

Tue, Jan 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment

English in Your Language: Vietnamese

Tue, Jan 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment

Let's Talk Session D

Tue, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

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

Open Your World Book Club - for Teens/Adults w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Tue, Jan 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.

It's a Game Show! - A Silly Puppet Production...

Tue, Jan 19, 3:30pm - 3:40pm

Virtual

Puppets go head to head in a Headbands style game!

Universal Scribbles - a GCPL Literary Magazine!

Tue, Jan 19, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

Calling all young artists and writers....

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Jan 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Rescheduled

Love at First Sip! - A Hot Chocolate Celebration

Tue, Jan 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

New date Friday, January 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Learn the amazing history of hot chocolate, and get some creative recipe ideas to keep you warm and cozy!

ATLReads Live Virtual Book Club - Born on a Tuesday by Elnathan John

Tue, Jan 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom

For the month of January we will be discussing Born on a Tuesday by Elnathan John, a young boy struggling to find his place in a society that is fracturing along religious and political lines.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

Wed, Jan 20, 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.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

Wed, Jan 20, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Activities for preschoolers to help them be ready for school!

Aprende inglés mientras trabajas

Wed, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Aprende vocabulario en inglés que te ayudará a mejorar tu comunicación en diferentes ambientes laborales. Learn English vocabulary to improve your communication in different work environments.

Let’s Talk Session B

Wed, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

Afternoon Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Wed, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive virtual storytime!

Hello/Xin chào

Wed, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Learn Vietnamese from a native speaker!

Let’s Talk Session A

Wed, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

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

Kitchen Chemistry

Wed, Jan 20, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Simple experiments with materials found at home!

Homestead How-To - Start the Year Off Right!

Wed, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 6:15pm

Virtual

Think you don’t have enough space to homestead? Join us online and learn to make the most of your resources!

Virtual Book Club

Wed, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a virtual book club.

GCPL's MEET THE AUTHOR - Diane Quintana & Jonda Beattie

Wed, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Join GCPL for a discussion with authors and professional organizers - Diane Quintana and Jonda Beattie - new book Filled Up and Overflowing.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

Thu, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for Korean people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Cozy Mysteries Book Club

Thu, Jan 21, 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.

Local Geography with GeoGuessr

Thu, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

How well do you think you know Georgia? Find out by joining us for a live virtual Geoguessr game!

Book Club With Becca

Thu, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Book Club With Becca goes virtual! The month of January we will have a discussion of "Nothing to See Here" by Kevin Wilson on Thursday, January 21st at 3:30 pm.

Hello! Hola!

Thu, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Learn Spanish for Beginners with help from native speakers.

Snowman Tea Light Craft

Thu, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Celebrate winter with a cute snowman craft!

Readers' Theater

Thu, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Readers' Theater is a strategy for developing reading literacy. This program is for children ages 7-11.

Homebound - SNE Teen Book Club

Thu, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Join us for a Snellville Teen Book Club.

Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime stories for kids...

Thu, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

Help your child get to sleep with a story and a song!

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

Fri, Jan 22, 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.

Fractal Flakes

Fri, Jan 22, All day

Virtual

Learn how simple shapes can make beautiful snowflakes designs for the winter.

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Fri, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive virtual storytime!

Language Learning with your Library

Fri, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

It’s a new year. How about learning a new language? Maybe you’re planning a trip or changing careers. Either way, language learning can be fun and rewarding.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

Sat, Jan 23, 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.

Special Needs Alliance Meeting

Sat, Jan 23, 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.

Toddler Science Experiment - Coloring Flowers

Sat, Jan 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Toddlers will learn how to change the color dynamic of flowers by using natural food dyes.

Totally Lit!

Sat, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual

A Teen/YA virtual book talk...

Healthy Super Bowl Snacks in the Instant Pot

Sat, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Super Bowl Sunday means two things - Cheer for your team and eat good food. Learn to prepare healthy alternatives to traditional Super Bowl snacks using the Instant Pot.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

Sun, Jan 24, 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.

Baking with Becca: Banana Bread

Sun, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Learn how to make banana bread from scratch in this baking demo.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

Mon, Jan 25, 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.

Let’s Talk Session C

Mon, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Japanese

Mon, Jan 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Letter Camp

Mon, Jan 25, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Branch Out Show!

Mon, Jan 25, 11:30am - 11:40am

Virtual

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

Building Your Mini Terrarium

Mon, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual

Join us to learn tips and tricks to creating your own mini terrarium.

Black Voice Matter Book Club

Mon, Jan 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Join us as we explore Black voices in literature. This month we will be reading ¨So You Want to Talk About Race¨ by Ijeoma Oluo

STEAM Squad - How Animals Stay Warm

Mon, Jan 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Join us as we delve into some STEAM at home activities and explore different fields of science.

Start Your Own Crafting Business from GALE Courses

Mon, Jan 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Learning with a Librarian: Turn your hobby into income with Dacula Staff.

Virtual Common Threads

Mon, Jan 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

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

Hamilton Mill Book Club

Mon, Jan 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us during this live session for a book discussion.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

Tue, Jan 26, 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.

Ted Talk Tuesdays

Tue, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

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

Storytime Takeout!

Tue, Jan 26, 10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual

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

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Tue, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive virtual storytime!

Junior Scientists

Tue, Jan 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Cantonese

Tue, Jan 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment

English in Your Language: Vietnamese

Tue, Jan 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment

Let's Talk Session D

Tue, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

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

Open Your World Book Club - for Teens/Adults w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Tue, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.

The Drawing Board - Drawing Eyes

Tue, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Learn how to draw the human eyes, realistically and expressively.

Movie Magic: How to Use Green Screen

Tue, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Explore how you can use green screen to take your creative projects to the next level.

Universal Scribbles - a GCPL Literary Magazine!

Tue, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

Calling all young artists and writers....

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Sewing Club!

Tue, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

A fun & easy project is featured in a video each month!

GARDENING WITH TIM DALY - Soil Basics for the Home Landscape

Tue, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Join UGA Extension Gwinnett Agricultural Agent, Tim Daly, to learn about soil - the most important component of plant growth.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

Wed, Jan 27, 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.

Aprende inglés mientras trabajas

Wed, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Aprende vocabulario en inglés que te ayudará a mejorar tu comunicación en diferentes ambientes laborales. Learn English vocabulary to improve your communication in different work environments.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

Wed, Jan 27, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Activities for preschoolers to help them be ready for school!

Let’s Talk Session B

Wed, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

Afternoon Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Wed, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive virtual storytime!

Deja Food - The Low Carb Zone

Wed, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Virtual

Learn about low carb solutions to everyday items like bread, pasta, potatoes, and rice.

Let’s Talk Session A

Wed, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

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

Gwinnett Recycles - Composting with Laura Hernandez

Wed, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Learn about the basics of composting with our local organization Gwinnett Recycles!

Kitchen Chemistry

Wed, Jan 27, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Simple experiments with materials found at home!

Virtual Writers' Group

Wed, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

2021 is the year to FINISH your next novel.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

Thu, Jan 28, 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.

Virtual Job Fair - Gwinnett Cares and Metro Atlanta Industry Partnerships

Thu, Jan 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Virtual

Join Gwinnett Cares, Gwinnett County Public Library, and Metro Atlanta Industry Partnerships for our Virtual Career Fair for Northeast Metro Atlanta.

English in Your Language: Korean

Thu, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for Korean people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Your Best Life: Skills and Safety Classes - for Adults/Teens w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Thu, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Let’s talk about keeping track of your money - budgeting, spending wisely, and saving.

Hello! Hola!

Thu, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Learn Spanish for Beginners with help from native speakers.

Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime stories for kids...

Thu, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

Help your child get to sleep with a story and a song!

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

Fri, Jan 29, 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.

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Fri, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive virtual storytime!

Love at First Sip! - A Hot Chocolate Celebration

Fri, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Learn the amazing history of hot chocolate, and get some creative recipe ideas to keep you warm and cozy!

Kids Online Painting Class - Daisies

Sat, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Virtual

Online art video lessons for kids.

Job Searching Series - Salary Negotiation

Sat, Jan 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Learn about library tools that you can use to research salary information and negotiate better pay when you receive a job offer or want to discuss your compensation with your current employer.

DIY Hot Chocolate Bomb

Sun, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 3:15pm

Virtual

Experience hot cocoa in a special way!

Gas Grilling Tips and Tricks - Nauru Grilled Fries

Mon, Feb 01, All day

Virtual

Learn how to cook fries in the style enjoyed by the people of Nauru.

Let’s Talk Session C

Mon, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Japanese

Mon, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Letter Camp

Mon, Feb 01, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Start Your Own Crafting Business from GALE Courses

Mon, Feb 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Learning with a Librarian: Turn your hobby into income with Dacula Staff.

Virtual Common Threads

Mon, Feb 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

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

Storytime Takeout!

Tue, Feb 02, 10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Cantonese

Tue, Feb 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment

English in Your Language: Vietnamese

Tue, Feb 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment

Novel Crimes Mystery Book Club - The Wife Between Us

Tue, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Please join us to help unravel a story of crime and intrigue. This month we'll be discussing The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks!

Let's Talk Session D

Tue, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

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

Open Your World Book Club - for Teens/Adults w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Tue, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Feb 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Aprende inglés mientras trabajas

Wed, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Aprende vocabulario en inglés que te ayudará a mejorar tu comunicación en diferentes ambientes laborales. Learn English vocabulary to improve your communication in different work environments.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

Wed, Feb 03, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Activities for preschoolers to help them be ready for school!

Let’s Talk Session B

Wed, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

Let’s Talk Session A

Wed, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

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

Hobbies into Hustles

Wed, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Have a hobby? Need income? Join us to learn ways you can gain experience and money doing things you already do for fun.

Kitchen Chemistry

Wed, Feb 03, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Simple experiments with materials found at home!

English in Your Language: Korean

Thu, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for Korean people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Hello! Hola!

Thu, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Learn Spanish for Beginners with help from native speakers.

Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime stories for kids...

Thu, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

Help your child get to sleep with a story and a song!

Virtual Author Talk and Self Publishing Writer's Workshop - with Bernard N. Lee, Jr.

Thu, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming

Join Gwinnett County Public Library for a discussion with Author and Speaker Bernard N. Lee, Jr. Bernard will talk about his books and his self publishing journey. Aspiring writers welcome!

Amazing Innovators

Fri, Feb 05, All day

Virtual

Become familiar with some innovators from marginalized groups here in America that you may not have heard about before and their contributions to our society.

A.T.L.: Atlanta Tours by Librarians - Constitution Lakes Park

Fri, Feb 05, All day

Virtual

We'll explore Constitution Lakes Park, a one-of-a-kind park off the beaten path.

Culture Craft - A Chinese New Year Celebration

Sat, Feb 06, All day

Virtual

Learn about Chinese New Year and the Year of the Ox.

Lunar New Year 2021

Sat, Feb 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year. Explore the different celebrations between the Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures.

Let’s Talk Session C

Mon, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Japanese

Mon, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Name that Genre

Mon, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Please join us for a monthly genre-based book club and discussion group. February's genre: Psychological thriller

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Letter Camp

Mon, Feb 08, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Kids Kitchen: Black History Month

Mon, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month by making a tasty South African treat--Crunchies!

Branch Out Show!

Mon, Feb 08, 11:30am - 11:40am

Virtual

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

Cooking Through the Catalog

Mon, Feb 08, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Virtual

Look for resources in the YouTube description below the video for recipes, cookbooks, and more.

LGBTQIA+ Heroes, Icons, and Legends: Marsha P. Johnson

Mon, Feb 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Learn about LGBTQIA+ history through the various trailblazers and important events. 2/8/2021 - Marsha “Pay it No Mind” Johnson

Start Your Own Crafting Business from GALE Courses

Mon, Feb 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Learning with a Librarian: Turn your hobby into income with Dacula Staff.

Virtual Common Threads

Mon, Feb 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

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

Virtual Reading Rockstars Book Club

Mon, Feb 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Virtual book club for teens and tweens.

Second Time Around Book Club

Tue, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

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

Storytime Takeout!

Tue, Feb 09, 10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Cantonese

Tue, Feb 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment

Bilingual Book Club

Tue, Feb 09, 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.

Junior Scientists

Tue, Feb 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Vietnamese

Tue, Feb 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment

Let's Talk Session D

Tue, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

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

Open Your World Book Club - for Teens/Adults w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Tue, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Teen Advisory Council

Tue, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Are you a teen interested in volunteering for your community through the library? Consider joining Duluth's Teen Advisory Council (TAC).

Hamilton Mill - Teen Advisory Council (TAC)

Tue, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

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

Reader Meet Writer, Presented by GCPL & Eagle Eye Books - with Author Ariel Lawhon

Tue, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Join Gwinnett County Public Library and Eagle Eye Books, with author Ariel Lawhon, for a discussion about her new book Code Name Helene, based on the real-life story of socialite spy Nancy Wake.

Aprende inglés mientras trabajas

Wed, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Aprende vocabulario en inglés que te ayudará a mejorar tu comunicación en diferentes ambientes laborales. Learn English vocabulary to improve your communication in different work environments.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

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

Virtual

Activities for preschoolers to help them be ready for school!

Let’s Talk Session B

Wed, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

Toddler Science Experiment - Puffy Paint

Wed, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Kids will learn how to make their own puffy paint in this science program.

Let’s Talk Session A

Wed, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

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

Kitchen Chemistry

Wed, Feb 10, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Simple experiments with materials found at home!

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Wed, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Join us for a live screening and discussion of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

Virtual Writers' Group

Wed, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

2021 is the year to FINISH your next novel.

Animated Valentine Card in Canva

Wed, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Surprise your Valentine this year with an animated, customizable valentine card.

Arduino - Learn How to Code

Wed, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Learn to code and build fun circuits with Arduino online.

English in Your Language: Korean

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

Virtual

A meeting for Korean people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Grilling Safety with the Gwinnett County Fire Department

Thu, Feb 11, All day

Virtual

The Gwinnett County Fire Department will share tips on cooking and grilling safety.

Virtual Book Club for Adults

Thu, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Discussion: All American Boys by Brendan Kiely & Jason Reynolds

Community Resources for COVID-19 Relief

Thu, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Food, financial, and housing assistance are in high demand due to COVID-19.

Garnets Around Atlanta

Thu, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Guest Tom Faller with the Georgia Mineral Society will talk about different kinds of garnet, why they appear in local rocks, how to recognize them, and where to see them in local public areas.

Hello! Hola!

Thu, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Learn Spanish for Beginners with help from native speakers.

Wizardry Workshop!

Thu, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 5:10pm

Virtual

This is for all you Harry Potter fans!

Civic Dinner

Thu, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Grab a dink and a snack and enjoy a lively discussion on Grief and Gratitude.

Live Virtual Talk - Civil Rights and Photography - With High Museum of Art Curator Sarah Kennel

Thu, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - GCPL Learning Labs

Learn about the High Museum of Art's extensive Civil Rights Photography Collection, and artist Dawoud Bey's current exhibition with the museum's Curator of Photography, Sarah Kennel.

Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime stories for kids...

Thu, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

Help your child get to sleep with a story and a song!

Chinese New Year for Kids

Fri, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Kids will learn about Chinese culture and holiday traditions with stories and activity ideas!

So You Want to Make Sushi?!

Fri, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Virtual

Learn about the origins of sushi and how to make a delicious sushi roll!

Waste Free Creations: Un-paper Towels

Sat, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Learn how to make Un-paper towels. Learn about sewing to eliminate waste.

Special Needs Alliance Meeting

Sat, Feb 13, 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.

My first steps in science: Rose Petal Fairy Perfume

Sat, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn how to make fairy perfume using petals and water.

Diverse Voices: A Bilingual, Children's Author Storytime - 100% Me, 100% Yo by Duane Carlos Crawford

Sat, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming

Bilingual children are citizens of the world! Join GCPL for a special storytime with children's author Duane Carlos Crawford.

Let’s Talk Session C

Mon, Feb 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

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

Little Dancers - Mini Ballet Lessons

Mon, Feb 15, 10:00am - 10:15am

Virtual

Get your wiggles out and come learn some basic ballet moves with Mrs. Heather! Tutus welcome. Intended for ages 4 and up.

English in Your Language: Japanese

Mon, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Letter Camp

Mon, Feb 15, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Virtual Creative Corner

Mon, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Learn how to make Dryer Balls

Virtual Creative Corner

Mon, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Learn how to make Dryer Balls

Totally Lit!

Mon, Feb 15, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

A Teen/YA virtual book talk...

Start Your Own Crafting Business from GALE Courses

Mon, Feb 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Learning with a Librarian: Turn your hobby into income with Dacula Staff.

Virtual Common Threads

Mon, Feb 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

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

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