Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

Meet Ms. Becca at Grayson Park for some outside storytime fun! We'll sing silly songs, read engaging stories, and enjoy the outdoors. Recommended to dress for messy play and to bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you can!

Join Ms. Sarah for a colorful half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under. Each week this Summer, we will spin the color wheel to decide which color to highlight during our storytime!

Purposeful play develops many skills for children. Children develop stronger language, gross motor, fine motor, social skills, and many more.

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

READing Paws is a program that is dedicated to improving the reading skills of children using registered therapy teams as literacy mentors.

Join in the fun and promote early literacy with the whole family as we read stories and sing songs! For children of all ages with a caregiver.

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

Hello Ballerinas! This month, we are going to broaden our skills by learning tap. Let's TAP into a good book, together!

Join us for an open house to celebrate the opening of the Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch!

Learn personal safety tips and some basic self defense for women of all ages, in a fun, empowering environment.

Do you have an idea for a sewing project, but you're not sure how to use a sewing machine? This program is for you!

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

This CosMania session focuses on learning how to style wigs for cosplay. Participants will learn the tools and techniques required to replicate fantastical hairstyles, as well as how to care for and transport their styled wigs.

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Test your chess skills against fellow players in the summer Duluth chess tournament. One tournament for children and one for adults. Registration required. Registration opens June 12.

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Test your chess skills against fellow players in the first summer Duluth chess tournament. One tournament for children and one for adults. Registration required. Registration starts June 12.

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Adults, come and let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Paint mosaic art inspired by Alma Woodsey Thomas!

Need help getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? Learning Lab staff lead a question-and-answer session and provide a social community space for working on cosplays. This CosMania session focuses on hand sewing.

Need help getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? This session's question topic is Resin Printing, but you can bring questions on any aspect of cosplay.

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Join Ms. Becca for a special tummy time just for babies designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Join us in discussing this month's selection, "The Guardians" by John Grisham.

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way for children ages 3 through 5.

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs! For children, ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult(s).

Piet Mondrian was a Dutch abstract painter who turned straight lines, bold colors, and perfect balance into timeless works of art! Join us to learn about his life and work, then create your own painting using his techniques!

Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!

Join Lilburn to learn the Basics about our tower garden and what the garden can do for your health and well-being.

Learn and practice reading skills at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.

Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English can practice their fluency through daily life conversations.

Join us for a special nighttime storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes; pajamas are encouraged! For children of all ages with a caregiver.

Bring your works in progress, your questions, and your roadblocks. We can solve them together with our monthly club for crafts!

Come to a beginner-friendly space to learn and explore the coding language Python.

Join us for Stitch & Tell, a creative book club, where we will explore different literary worlds and work on a fiber arts project. This month, we're discussing "The Golden Couple" by Greer Hendricks.

Are you interested in learning more about technology but don't know where to start? Join us for an 8-week digital literacy workshop series, during which participants will learn about computer, internet, and email basics.

Bring your pens, paper, cards, stamps, stickers, etc...and leave with something new!

Playtime for pre-walker babies and their parents/caregivers to meet other families in the community.

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

Join us for tummy time, stories for babies, parent-baby bonding, and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start!

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.

For kids ages 2 and under. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way. This is a device free event.

Toddler Time this summer is sure to be cool and colorful. Join us as we read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.

Let's learn about healthy eating habits with a fun story, activities and eating the rainbow!

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

This storytime uses simple books, songs, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!

Step into the world of Jane Austen and enjoy this lively presentation on the clothing that defined an age!

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and enjoy music & movement for our youngest listeners; babies and young toddlers ages 2 & under.

Come and join us as we learn how to evaluate our style! We will be learning different tips and tricks on how to build a wardrobe that works for you.

Join Ms. Melanie for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school. For children, ages 4-5 who will be entering Kindergarten this fall.

Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

Get together with fellow family history enthusiasts to discuss genealogy resources and get advice on researching your family tree from an experienced researcher.

Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your child (ages 3-8) listens to stories, sings songs and makes Kindness Rocks!

Attend this program to get an introduction on how to use the slicing programs CURA for LulzBot and PrusaSlicer for 3D printing! AGES 12+.

Have you ever wondered what makes permanent markers "permanent"? Join us for a fun and fascinating art-meets-science experiment as we break down the chemistry of pigments and create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye bandana using permanent markers and rubbing alcohol.

Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories. In July we will finish reading A Midsummer Night?s Dream. ?

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

Join us and explore the different ways we can express ourselves and find a moment to de-stress.

Come have some fun learning about the planets and stars. We will have stations set up for games and crafts and other hands-on activities.

Join us for three days of artistic endeavors! Explore different art mediums and create your own masterpieces to be displayed in a library art show!

Learn new art techniques by exploring your own creative process and learn to be playful! This month's technique: painting with a limited palette. This is a multi-generational program, intended to support and awaken curiosity, intuition, and creative thinking while making art.

Discover the science behind lava lamps using density.

Give old books new life through creative art! Join us at the library for a hands-on crafting session where teens can transform discarded books into unique works of art.

Build your double digit math and critical thinking skills as you play the Pokemon Card game.

Join us to learn English with a fluent English and Chinese speaker. You'll be learning how to use English in your day-to-day life.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Come test your art history knowledge with this fun night of art related trivia!

Learn to use a CNC router with the library's X-Carve.

Join us in person or virtually to discuss issues and mental health involving the care for your loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia.

A fun and flavorful culinary workshop where we'll explore how to create delicious, budget-friendly meals for under $20.

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Join Ms. Nikki for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under, this storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Join Ms. Melanie for our Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. Targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2 and their caregivers.

Designed for babies and toddlers, this storytime uses simple books, music, and movement to introduce our youngest listeners to storytime. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your toddler child listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills.

Combat the summer slide and work on reading skills throughout the summer. Grades Pre K - 2nd.

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

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for children ages 3-5.

Join Ms. Nikki for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under, this storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills which help children become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

A watercolor workshop for beginners that will dive into basic watercolor painting techniques. Learn to express yourself using art. Featuring guest artist Suri Rachur.

Learn how to turn sheets of paper into frogs, butterflies, and more using the technique of origami!

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

This CosMania session focuses on how to use embroidery, trims, and appliques to embellish your cosplays.

Why is sunscreen important? Join us to learn why it is important and make your own painting with sunscreen.

Uncover the hidden language of librarians! This immersive escape room experience invites participants to delve into the mysterious world of the Secret Society of Librarians.

Let's get ready for the upcoming school year! Join us for an extra boost before school to practice the ABCs & Numbers and work fine motor skills in a fun and educational way!

"Lights, Camera, Careers in Film!", will explain the exciting careers available in the film industry.

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school. For children, ages 4-5 who will be entering Kindergarten this fall.

Join us for a fun art session where you'll learn about Muñecas Quitapenas, colorful, mythical worry dolls from Mayan legends! Create your own colorful pint sized doll to whisper your worries, nightmares and fears away! Acompáñanos para una sesión divertida de arte donde aprenderás sobre las muñecas quitapenas, muñecas místicas y coloridas de las leyendas Maya! Cree tu misma muñeca colorida para susurrarle tus penas, preocupaciones y miedos de la vida.

Practice Chen Style Taichi, New Frame, Routine One (83 Form), build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.

The GCPL Puppeteers bring stories to life with puppets, silly antics, music and more...

Casual Magic: The Gathering group where we learn to play the Commander format. Beginners and experts alike are welcome.

Want to make professional-looking visual content? Canva is a free service that allows you to do just that! Join us to learn the basics. Bring your own laptop or borrow one of ours.

Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.

Join us for three days of artistic endeavors! Explore different art mediums and create your own masterpieces to be displayed in a library art show!

Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive play, fun games, crafts, and more!

Calling all children in grades K-4! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! In June and July, sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. This is a drop-in session. First come, first serve

Join us to read and create your own comics, just like Cat Kid from the popular Dog Man series!

Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about "The Only One Left" by Riley Sager.

Join award-winning author Daniel Black as he discusses his novel, "Issac's Song," about a young queer Black man finding his voice in 1980s Chicago.

Seeking employment? Get help from the Mobile Career Lab.

The program is open for kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.

Join Ms. Melanie for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more! Targeted for the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Join us for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school.

Join Ms. Becca for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and crafts to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten, this program is designed to meet the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games and sing songs! This program is intended for ages 3-5, with caregiver(s). Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Come join us for a Summer Storytime! Let's read some fun family stories and sing songs for movement and engagement!

Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.

Join us on the third Thursday of every month to discuss a preselected Cozy Mystery book. This month's book is "Death By Smoothie" by Laura Levine.

Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregiver(s). Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Join us for a blast from the past! Learn about dinosaurs, and go on your own expedition!

Join us to learn about the importance of preserving your photos and your legacy before a disaster happens. You will gain confidence in making decisions about how to preserve your family's legacy through photos.

Join us to Learn about the science of positive affirmations and make a self-affirmation jar to take home.

Celebrating National Ice Cream Day! Kids come and learn how to make ice cream the old fashioned way.

Join us to explore the science behind how ice cream is made and make some of our own!

Can you build a boat or raft that will hold weight and still float? Join us to try your hand at this engineering adventure.

Uncover the hidden language of librarians! This immersive escape room experience invites participants to delve into the mysterious world of the Secret Society of Librarians.

Join us as we discuss "The Wager" by David Grann.

Program of whimsy to ignite a passion for adventure.

Practice coding skills in a social setting with self-guided courses from Fiero Code.

Join us for three days of artistic endeavors! Explore different art mediums and create your own masterpieces to be displayed in a library art show!

Learn about something new by watching a film on Kanopy and joining us for a lively discussion!

Join us as we experiment with creating colorful watercolor crystals, but keep these Kryptonite crystals out of the hands of Superman's arch enemy, Lex Luthor!

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Come to learn how to play, learn more about, and/or come enjoy the classic board games of chess and checkers!

This is a weekly program dedicated to the craft of screenwriting! Attend this program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged to reap the full benefits!

Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime geared for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 2-5!

Get outdoors for some stories, songs & fun!

Celebrate in-season fruit by learning how to make an easy and healthy snack!

Join us for Family Olympics, an event packed with fun challenges and laughter for the whole family! Compete in brain teasers, creative activities, and celebrate with snacks and awards!

Learn how to make detailed 3D prints with a Resin Printer.

Celebrate summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

Calling all unicorn fans! Join Ms. Nikki for a special storytime just for preschoolers, ages 3-6, that will celebrate unicorns with stories, songs, and rhymes about this majestic creature. Plus, make a unicorn craft to take home!

Join us for an informative session designed to equip job seekers with essential resources and strategies for finding employment. This program will provide guidance on job searching techniques and assist participants in signing up for valuable job-hunting tools.

Celebrate summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

Come learn how to weave colorful bracelets for you and your friends! This program is perfect for crafters of all ages, although younger kids may need assistance from an adult.

Learn about the craft and business of writing with the Atlanta Writers Club.

Think you know your favorite anime? Join "Who's That Anime Artist?" and dive into the world of legendary creators with engaging trivia!

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Learn how to make a unique and magical paper & recycled material marionette puppet! Design your creation with fun colors and crafty materials & then put on a show to tell a story with everyone there!

All ages are invited to join us for 90 minutes of structured play, joy, movement, and interactive storytelling. InterPlay tools and methods will be introduced incrementally so they are accessible to all bodies. Unlock the wisdom of your body with InterPlay and discover for yourself how resilient you can be. Facilitated by Christine Gautreaux, MSW, InterPlay Certified Leader and Heather-Leigh Nies, LMSW, InterPlay Leader

Practice your reading while you visit with Oliver the therapy cat.

Checkmate boredom and join us for Chess Club, where strategy, skill, and friendly competition come together! Whether you're a grandmaster in the making or just learning the moves, this is the perfect place to play, learn, and challenge yourself in a welcoming environment.

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Simple finger crochet chains are fun and relaxing to make. Who can make the most loops? Who can make the longest rope? Using simple techniques will result in a fun and easy jump-rope to play with.

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Join Ms. Sarah for a special monthly program designed just for infants!

Join us for a storytime with songs, books, and also a special visit from the Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom! Families will get to see live feeding and milking demonstrations!

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way for children ages 3 through 5.

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs! For children, ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult(s).

Come learn about the different types of scams that target senior citizens and how not to become a victim.

Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!

Learn how to build your own marble maze using recycled material. This program will focus on STEM and team building to create a fantastic maze.

A crime, a disappearance, or a mysterious happening- if trouble's brewing, it may be on our menu! Join Grayson's Mystery Book Club in reading this month's selection, "The Therapist" by B. A. Paris!

Learn and practice reading skills at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.

Learn how crafting helps calm the brain and improve mental agility and elasticity throughout life. Help yourself build a better memory, lower anxiety and stress, and improve your quality of life!

Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English can practice their fluency through daily life conversations.

Join us for an evening storytime and craft activity with your stuffed animal friend, then tuck them in at the library! Pick them up the following day and view their overnight adventures with a digital photo album.

Learn best practices for how to sew by hand, basic stitches, and when to use hand sewing and when to use a machine.

Ever had a rough day at work and just need something to do to unwind? Then join us at our paint and snack session. Enjoy some calm and relaxing music as you paint whatever comes to mind all while snacking!

Are you interested in learning more about technology but don't know where to start? Join us for an 8-week digital literacy workshop series, during which participants will learn about computer, internet, and email basics.

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

For kids ages 2 and under. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way. This is a device free event.

Toddler Time this summer is sure to be cool and colorful. Join us as we read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.

Starting Kindergarten is a big step! Join us for a variety of activities to get your little one ready to start school! Intended for children to start Kindergarten in Fall 2025.

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Paint your summer and get ready to get messy! Make bubble art, color with chalk, and create a rainbow, all with recycled materials!

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and enjoy music & movement for our youngest listeners; babies and young toddlers ages 2 & under.

Join us to make a nature themed painting using nature itself!

Always wanted to pick up a new hobby but never known where to start? The Collins Hill library is here to help! We'll have a plethora of activities and information about crafts and skills for people of all ages.

Join Ms. Melanie for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school. For children, ages 4-5 who will be entering Kindergarten this fall.

Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Join us to explore dyeing through a hands-on activity. Please bring your own shirt or item to dye.

Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories. In July we will finish reading A Midsummer Night?s Dream. ?

Join us and explore the different ways we can express ourselves and find a moment to de-stress.

Join us for Stitch & Tell, a creative book club, where we will explore different literary worlds and work on a fiber arts project. This month, we're discussing Book Lovers by Emily Henry.

Come out and celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge: Color Our World by making some 'bad art.' Explore artists including Jackson Pollock, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Michelangelo, and Yayoi Kusama to unleash your wildest creativity! For the STEM lovers out there, come learn about and have fun with pendulum painting.

Join us to learn English with a fluent English and Chinese speaker. You'll be learning how to use English in your day-to-day life.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

"Pump Up Your Knowledge, Beat by Beat!" Explore how the heart rate changes with exercise.

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Join Ms. Nikki for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under, this storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Join Ms. Melanie for our Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. Targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2 and their caregivers.

Designed for babies and toddlers, this storytime uses simple books, music, and movement to introduce our youngest listeners to storytime. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your toddler child listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Combat the summer slide and work on reading skills throughout the summer. Grades Pre K - 2nd.

Join Ms. Sarah for a colorful half-hour with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5). This storytime will showcase how words and art work together to create the beloved stories we see and enjoy.

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

Join Ms. Nikki for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under, this storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills which help children become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! This week's storytime is a special fire truck storytime. For ages 2 and up.

Need help getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? Learning Lab staff lead a question-and-answer session and provide a social community space for working on cosplays. This CosMania session focuses on 3D printing.

Audio production for beginners: Workstations, Audio Interfaces, and Microphones. We will be going over how to record live instruments such as guitars and microphones with Garageband.

Enjoy making slime? Want to mix your own color? Join us for a fun program. Registration Required.

Let's get ready for the upcoming school year! Join us for an extra boost before school to practice the ABCs & Numbers and work fine motor skills in a fun and educational way!

Do you like board games? Come learn how to make your own!

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school. For children, ages 4-5 who will be entering Kindergarten this fall.

Need help signing up your child for school? Join us for this event, during which we will assist you in the registration process. ¿Necesita ayuda para inscribir a su hijo en la escuela? Acompáñanos en este evento donde le ayudaremos en el proceso de registro.

Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.

Do you want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish language and culture? Join us every month for a unique experience full of fun, differently themed bilingual stories, games & crafts!

Calling all children in grades K-4! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! In June and July, sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Join us for a hands-on workshop that blends eco-friendly practices with the beauty of nature. With this program, you'll discover the art of sustainable creativity, and you'll learn to craft stunning terrariums using recycled materials!

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. This is a drop-in session. First come, first serve

Join us to learn about how water's chemical properties allow it to "walk" or travel against the forces of gravity, then create a rainbow of water of your own!

Getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? This session's topic is 3D modeling with Tinkercad, but you can bring questions on any aspect of cosplay.

A friendly discussion about books that fit this month's theme: A Splash of Color - any book with a color in the title or strongly associated with a color.

Join us for an evening of community music making as we play ukulele! Open to tweens & teens of any skill level. Supplies are limited - first come, first served. Feel free to bring your own!

The program is open for kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.

Join Ms. Melanie for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more! Targeted for the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Join Ms. Becca for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and crafts to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten, this program is designed to meet the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games and sing songs! This program is intended for ages 3-5, with caregiver(s). Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Come join us for a Summer Storytime! Let's read some fun family stories and sing songs for movement and engagement!

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.

Learn to use the library?s sewing machines. Registration required.

Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregiver(s). Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Get ready for the new school year with our Notebook DIY Personalization Workshop!

Did you know that each of the fifty states has a special flower to represent them? Join us to learn more about flowers as state symbols then make colorful beaded flowers.

Join us as we explore new ways to paint using non traditional items. Prepare to get messy as we create a beautiful masterpiece using our new "paint brushes".

Program of whimsy to ignite a passion for adventure.

Curious about the science behind your favorite slime? Join us to learn all about slime and make some slime of your own!

Come to the library to learn about how chameleons change their colors, the reasons behind their cool trick, and the ways local lizards do the same thing. Participants will make their own color wheel chameleon to take home.

Watch, Discuss and Learn! Join us every other Thursday for our virtual ESL Movie Club to improve your vocabulary, English conversational and listening skills.

Experience the majesty of freshly made juice and participate in a gameshow to try new flavors and combinations.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Join author and History Channel's Pawn Stars rare books specialist, Rebecca Romney, as she discusses her book "Jane Austen's Bookshelf."

This is a weekly program dedicated to the craft of screenwriting! Attend this program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged to reap the full benefits!

Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime geared for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!

Meet Ms. Becca at Grayson Park for some outside storytime fun! We'll sing silly songs, read engaging stories, and enjoy the outdoors. Recommended to dress for messy play and to bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you can!

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 2-5!

Join Ms. Sarah for a colorful half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under. Each week this Summer, we will spin the color wheel to decide which color to highlight during our storytime!

Get outdoors for some stories, songs & fun!

Join Ms. Nikki for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school. Intended for children ages 4-5 who will start Kindergarten in Fall 2025. Registration required.

This CosMania session focuses on post-processing techniques for 3D prints. Participants will learn how to turn their prints into fully finished, ready-to-use cosplay props and accessories.

Celebrate the end of summer with glow in the dark foam!

Children ages 6-11 are invited to join us to practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog.

Come bend, stretch, and use breathing techniques in an accessible and gentle yoga class--all without leaving your chair!

Is your favorite shirt in need of mending, but you don't know how to fix it? Come learn the art of Visible Mending with us as we utilize embroidery techniques to restore your clothes to a more fabulous state of being!

Give old books new life through the art of paper crafting.

Join Ms. Becca for a storytime to unleash your inner abstract artist! We will sing silly songs, read inspiring books about Picasso and painting, and create works of colorful, abstract art! *Best to dress for a mess, as participants will be creating some messy art!*

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Need help getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? Learning Lab staff lead a question-and-answer session and provide a social community space for working on cosplays. This CosMania session focuses on documentation.

Children ages 5+ are invited to practice their reading skills by reading to a friendly rabbit.

Join the Learning Labs as we embark on a quest to create free accessories and custom cards to heighten your Magic the Gathering gaming experience!

Join Ms. Melanie for a special lap-sit storytime for infants. This program introduces books, rhymes, songs, and sensory play to babies and their parent/or caregiver.

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Learn about the stone remains of plants and animals from millions of years ago, and we'll show you how to make your own imprint fossil!

Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!

Learn and practice reading skills at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Join us monthly for a fun, creative and challenging Lego build. Children, ages 6-11, can engage their problem-solving and STEM abilities to make amazing projects.

We are sharing real stories of triumph through writing. Come tell yours through writing!

Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English can practice their fluency through daily life conversations.

Join us for our Kiss & Tell Romance book club as we explore the slow burn to the happily ever after.

Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printer!

Are you interested in learning more about technology but don't know where to start? Join us for an 8-week digital literacy workshop series, during which participants will learn about computer, internet, and email basics.

Join us for a lively discussion every month about a book chosen by group members.

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

Join us for tummy time, stories for babies, parent-baby bonding, and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start!

Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!

Dads, Moms, and Grandparents welcome! Gather with your little ones for a 30 minute baby yoga class presented by Kidsfull Yoga.

Join Ms. Melanie for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school. For children, ages 4-5 who will be entering Kindergarten this fall.

Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Kids, join us for an adventure through our branch.

Attend this program to get an introduction on how to use the free website Tinkercad for creating your own 3D models! AGES 12+.

Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories. In July we will finish reading A Midsummer Night?s Dream. ?

Join us and Snellville PD in discussing how to create a positive school environment. The new school year is near, bring the kids to learn tips on how to cultivate a great learning environment.

Learn about the 4000 year long history of chocolate while participating in a fun chocolate trivia game! We will taste different kinds of chocolate and share our favorites.

Join us to learn English with a fluent English and Chinese speaker. You'll be learning how to use English in your day-to-day life.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Make your own Locker Lamps and Fidget Key Rings as you get ready to go back to school.

Join experienced historical researcher Chuck Kays as we delve into the how-tos of genealogy. This program introduces participants to the fundamentals of genealogy and how to begin researching their family history.

Join us for a super fun musical evening with Dr. Yanni Chan from Musical Keys Piano Academy. She will introduce your preschooler to the basics of piano! For ages 3-6.

Learn retro video game design with the fantasy console, Pico-8!

Attention all aspiring writers! Do you find yourself yearning to unleash your imagination into the written word but are unsure of where to begin? Join us for our monthly Writing Club to help you grow as a writer and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for writing!

Join us virtually to discuss issues, build ways to boost self-care and mental health, and meet others who are on the same journey as you, navigating infertility.

Need a project to practice your sewing skills? Join us and sew your own Soup Bowl Hot Pad!

Get ready for a murder mystery with a dash of romance and a whole lot of cake!

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Designed for babies and toddlers, this storytime uses simple books, music, and movement to introduce our youngest listeners to storytime. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your toddler child listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Combat the summer slide and work on reading skills throughout the summer. Grades Pre K - 2nd.

Join Ms. Sarah for a colorful half-hour with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5). This storytime will showcase how words and art work together to create the beloved stories we see and enjoy.

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

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for children ages 3-5.

Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills which help children become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Bring your own lunch and join other seniors for BrainGames! Stimulate your brain with games, puzzles, and conversations. Enjoy social, cognitive, and art therapy.

Join us for a day of celebration of countries and cultures around the world!

Let's get ready for the upcoming school year! Join us for an extra boost before school to practice the ABCs & Numbers and work fine motor skills in a fun and educational way!

join us for monthly sessions to talk about all things anime.

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school. For children, ages 4-5 who will be entering Kindergarten this fall.

Practice Chen Style Taichi, New Frame, Routine One (83 Form), build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.

Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.

Learn how to make all natural food dyes!

Calling all children in grades K-4! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! In June and July, sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. This is a drop-in session. First come, first serve

The program is open for kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.

Are you looking for a fun challenge? Construct various shapes and designs utilizing Lego pieces and compete with others.

This in-person book club will explore books from different genres every month. Fiction, Non Fiction, Graphic Novels, Sci-Fi and more! This month's book is "The Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead.

Come learn how to use productivity apps like Notion to streamline your personal life or small business.

Frequent visitor of the Romance aisle? Grab a seat and get comfy with your community members as we discuss this month's book selection.

Celebrate the release of "Bones at the Crossroads" with USA Today and New York Times bestselling YA fantasy author LaDarrion Williams.

Join us for a unique book club experience at your favorite local growler bar! This isn't your average book discussion - it's a relaxed, laid-back vibe with craft beer in hand.

Join us for a special storytime and come meet a local Community Engagement Officer and their K9 partner Officer Rowan who is a Community Wellness Dog!

Join Ms. Becca for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and crafts to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten, this program is designed to meet the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Come join us for a Summer Storytime! Let's read some fun family stories and sing songs for movement and engagement!

Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.

Program of whimsy to ignite a passion for adventure.

A book club for kids designed to help them get reading by having a fun meeting once per month where we discuss a book from the popular series "I Survived".

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Come to learn how to play, learn more about, and/or come enjoy the classic board games of chess and checkers!

Join us at the library for a party to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday!

This is a weekly program dedicated to the craft of screenwriting! Attend this program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged to reap the full benefits!

Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!

Go wild for the release of the Bad Guys 2 movie and explore how the "bad guys" of nature help the ecosystem!

Join us for some back to school fun with stories, craft and activities, meet a police officer, and explore a fire truck.

Purposeful play develops many skills for children. Children develop stronger language, gross motor, fine motor, social skills, and many more.

Get outdoors for some stories, songs & fun!

Come learn the importance of crossing guards and how to properly cross the street to help prep for school.

Learn how to digitize, restore and preserve old photos.

Celebrate World Wide Web Day at the library! Discover the history, impact, and future of the web.

Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with a trained therapy dog.

Join in the fun and promote early literacy with the whole family as we read stories and sing songs! For children of all ages with a caregiver.

Learn about the Japanese origami tradition of Senbazuru, or 1000 paper cranes. In the process, learn about the story of Sadako, a Japanese girl impacted by the Hiroshima bombing and make a paper crane to continue her legacy.

Need help getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? Learning Lab staff lead a question-and-answer session and provide a social community space for working on cosplays. This CosMania session focuses on finishing your cosplay.

Learn how to take your drawing to the next level with shading! Connect with other artists learning how to draw and improve their skills.

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way for children ages 3 through 5.

This group isn't just about reading, it's about dynamic interactions that can reshape your business strategies. Join us to engage in insightful discussions and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.

Come learn about all of the wonders of the rainforest, and check your knowledge by playing a game of pictionary!

Are you eager to find new reads and talk about books with other people? Join your fellow community members to discuss our read of the month every 1st Monday!

Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!

Learn and practice reading skills at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

August is filled with cat themed holidays. Let's celebrate by learning about cats and creating toys using a cat's favorite thing, recycled trash.

Learn to play either Chess or Go, or just drop in to play a game. Beginners welcome!

Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English by practicing their English Fluency through Daily life conversation

Learn the basics of Adobe Premiere and how you can use it for your next project!

Playtime for pre-walker babies and their parents/caregivers to meet other families in the community.

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

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.

Toddler Time includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.

Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.

Come join us for Toddler Time! We read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

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This storytime uses simple books, songs, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.

Practice English, increase your vocabulary and build up your confidence in a welcoming environment.

Dads, Moms, and Grandparents welcome! Gather with your little ones, for a 30 minute baby yoga class presented by Kidsfull Yoga. This program is intended for crawlers and beginning walkers, ages 3-12 months.

Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Please join us to help unravel a story of crime and intrigue. This month we'll be discussing "The Third Grave" by Lisa Jackson.

Join us for a discussion of "The Five Star Weekend" by Elin Hilderbrand.

Want to learn about Dungeons and Dragons? Know about Dungeons and Dragons but want to find others to play with? Come to this program meet like minded teens and solve problems in a short-form campaign.

Join our club to learn to play chess. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate.

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. First come; first served. Students must bring a homework assignment.

Join us to learn and play Chess or Go!

A new school year is here! Learn about ways to destress, different studying techniques, and library resources that you can use to prepare.

Come to learn how to play, learn more about, and/or come enjoy the classic board games of chess and checkers!

Ready for adventure, but looking for a group to play with? Join us as we learn and play Dungeons and Dragons in a short-form campaign.

Designed for babies and toddlers, this storytime uses simple books, music, and movement to introduce our youngest listeners to storytime. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your toddler child listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs! For children ages 0-2, and their caregivers.

Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Join Ms. Melanie for Toddler Time! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers ages 0-2 and their caregivers.

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.

Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5).

All Aboard, Our Preschool Train of Learning! Join us for an Early Learning experience for Preschoolers. Stopping at different stations to learn and improve our skills in reading and exploration.

Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills which help children become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs! For children ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for children ages 3-5.

Practice Chen Style Taichi, New Frame, Routine One (83 Form), build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.

Join us as we explore the science of crystal formations and how they are created. For ages 6 - 11.

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your own set or use one of ours!

Join Ms. Becca for a silly circus storytime! We will sing fun circus tunes, read amusing books, and enjoy circus activity stations!

For kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.

Join Ms. Melanie for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more! Targeted for the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Join Ms. Becca for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and crafts to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten, this program is designed to meet the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Join us for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Join us at our Norcross library for stories, songs, and movement!

Beadwork is a universal artform, dating back millennia on almost every continent! Today, it's still everywhere in jewelry and clothes, toys and home decor, and fine art. Get creative with beadwork and make your own custom keychain or jewelry!

Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs. In branch registration required.

Come learn all about the strange and amazing living fossils: horseshoe crabs! Participants will be able to make their own horseshoe crab to take home!

Watch, Discuss and Learn! Join us every other Thursday for our virtual ESL Movie Club to improve your vocabulary, English conversational and listening skills!

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy! Reading aloud to a buddy helps build confidence, increase fluency, and understanding.

Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies volunteers and staff! Come back every week to work towards the goal of reading 10 books to get a mystery prize from our Reading Buddies Treasure Box!

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. First come; first served. Students must bring a homework assignment.

Looking for a space dedicated towards the craft of writing? Come join Snellville's Writers Club! Each session will include quiet time to sit and write as well as open discussions and workshopping our pieces together. This month's writing theme: Beginnings!

Math Club will help students learn basic math concepts and improve their skills! A program for kids in grades 3-5.

Do you want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish? Join Ms. Mirka for a weekly storytime full of fun, bilingual stories, songs, and more!

This is a weekly program dedicated to the craft of screenwriting! Attend this program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged to reap the full benefits!

Get together with fellow family history enthusiasts to discuss genealogy resources and get advice on researching your family tree from an experienced researcher.

Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!

Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.

Join us for a magical adventure where you'll bring to life your very own mythical creatures out of your own art! Whether it's a fierce dragon, a petrifying Medusa, or the sacred Thunderbird, the possibilities are endless.

Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with a trained therapy dog.

Learn hands-on simple cooking activities for little ones to teach them basic kitchen safety, hygiene, and healthy eating habits, while developing essential skills. For children 3-8 years old and their caregivers.

General information and know your rights education for Georgia immigrant families and communities.

Learn how to use Vega, our cataloging site, to find exactly what you want to read!

Celebrate your love of books by visiting us for an afternoon dedicated to bookish activities!

Ahoy, mateys! Join us for a swashbuckling pirate treasure hunt where kids can dig for hidden loot and uncover exciting surprises!

Join Ms. Becca for a storytime to celebrate National Book Lover's Day! We will sing silly songs, read classic picture books, and make book themed crafts to share our love of reading.

Come see our Coplayers show off their work as they compete to win over $2000 total in prize money! Cheer them on as they strut their stuff in the library and watch the awards show.

Join us and make your own solar-powered pizza box oven to bake a sweet s'mores treat in. No fire required!

Learn how to maintain an audience's attention with your editing

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.