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Ted Talk Tuesdays
2021-03-30 10:30:00 2021-03-30 11:30:00 America/New_York Ted Talk Tuesdays Join us as we watch a few short videos and share thoughts on compelling topics of the day. Virtual -

Tuesday, March 30
10:30am - 11:30am

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

The motto of TED Talks is "Ideas Worth Spreading". So we hope to spread those ideas by having discussions about what we watch to motivate and inspire us.
 

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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89440047350?pwd=YnhNR1RrM0VEVGZPL3ZHK2dXMkZPQT09

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Passcode: 507205

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AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Senior Living |

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Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snellville Branch
Join Ms. Kathy for toddler stories, songs, and social play. For ages 1 to 2!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Mountain Park Branch
Storytime for ages 0-2 with books, music, developmental toys, and songs.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie for storytime with stories, songs, and activities for ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Join Ms. Nikki for an engaging storytime where children ages 0-2 learn while they play!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a storytime just for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come join us for different themed stories for the month and activities!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5.
Book Club | Swords and Stories - Science Fiction & Fantasy
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us in discussing this month's selection, "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch
Boost school readiness through engaging stories, songs, and games that build early literacy!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 26, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us for fun stories, songs, and activities that boost your preschooler's development!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Wed, Aug 26, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for tummy time! For babies in the pre-walking stage and their caregivers.
Learning Labs | Vectorize Your Logo - with Adobe Illustrator
Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace
Learn how to digitize a sketch to create a polished logo for your business!
Learning Labs | Green Screen Basics
Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace
Learn to shoot and edit video using the green screen, then change the background!
Computer Literacy | Computer Basics
Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn computer basics with other adults in a non-judgmental environment.
Culinary Arts | College Bites - Air Fryer Cooking
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Learn to prepare budget-friendly nutritious meals using one basic kitchen gadget, the air fryer.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained Reading Buddy volunteer.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Aug 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us to practice your reading skills. Sessions are first come, first served.
Literacy | Literacy Lab
Wed, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dacula Branch
Come play phonics games to build literacy skills!
Cancelled
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics and subjects!
Book Club | Love Lit Lounge
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Frequent visitor of the Romance aisle? Discuss a monthly book selection with fellow community members.
Learning Labs | 3D Printing Basics
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio
Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printer!
Language Learning | Inglés con Arte
Wed, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Adult English language learners are welcome to practice speaking skills while creating art with others! ¡Los adultos que aprenden inglés están invitados a practicar sus habilidades mientras crean arte junto con otros!
Book Club | Books on Tap - The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
Wed, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Join us for a unique book club experience at your favorite local growler bar!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for an engaging storytime where children ages 3-5 build kindergarten readiness skills!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Join Ms. Nikki for an engaging storytime where children ages 3-5 build kindergarten readiness skills!
Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join us to celebrate learning our alphabet with stories and early literacy activities!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Calling all babies! Join us for a baby storytime at the library!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie for Preschool Storytime with stories, songs, and kindergarten readiness activities.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us for stories, silly dances, and fun songs to engage early learning!
Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime
Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a special storytime just for babies (pre-walkers) designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!
Computer Literacy | Tech Know Club
Thu, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Struggle with using technology? Join us for a 1 hour workshop and help session!
Senior Living | Organizing Print Photos
Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn practical ways to declutter and organize, treasured photos with confidence. Bring your photos!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!
Voting | Voting Preparation Essentials
Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grayson Branch
Make your plan to vote. Learn how to register, different ways to cast your vote, and what's on the ballot.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Community | Mobile Fire-Safety House - Gwinnett Fire & Emergency Services
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for an exciting, interactive learning experience about fire safety in the home.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Health & Wellness | Anti-Inflammatory Food Hacks
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn small food hacks we can incorporate into our everyday meals to help combat it!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies volunteers and staff!
STEM - Science | Slimy Science
Thu, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for an interactive STEM activity featuring SLIME. We will touch and discuss slimy foods, animals and things in nature.
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Need homework help? Stop by and receive homework help for grades K-5 from qualified volunteers.
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Trained volunteers provide free homework help for students in grades K-5.
Early Learning | Bilingual Storytime: Español
Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join Ms. Mirka for a weekly storytime full of bilingual stories and songs!
Gaming | Chess Club
Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Come play, learn, converse, grow! Learn the basics. Play chess in a friendly environment!
Out of Office Romance Book Club - Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Dreaming of being OOO this summer? Join our Out of Office Romance Book Club for summer vacations through books.
Arts | Comics Club
Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch
Learn how to create your own comic strip and become a cartoonist!
Culture | UGA Football on Display
Thu, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Learn the history of Sanford Stadium, home of the Georgia Bulldogs and view artifacts and memorabilia related to UGA football.
Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets
Fri, Aug 28, 9:00am - 9:25am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!
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Health & Wellness | Library Play Day
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day to enjoy interactive play, fun games, crafts, and more!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 3-5!
Register
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.
Book Club | Homeschool Book Guild
Fri, Aug 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join our homeschool teen book club to discuss 'They Called Us Enemy' by George Takei.
Consumer Education | Estate Planning 101
Fri, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Estate planning is an important step to leave your family in good hands, but learning how to do it properly is key.
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Learning Labs | 3D Printing Basics
Fri, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printers!
Culture | Patriotic Suncatchers
Fri, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn some American History and make a patriotic suncatcher!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Sat, Aug 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Norcross Branch
Join us for stories and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start!
Rescheduled
Community | Yiddish Book Club - Tevye the Dairyman & The Railroad Stories by Sholem Aleichem
Sat, Aug 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Monday, August 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch
Engage in insightful discussions and learn about the Yiddish community.
Health and Wellness | Learn from a Doula - with Brianna Olaniyan
Sat, Aug 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Get all your questions answered about pregnancy from beginning to the end!
Voting | Voting Preparation Essentials
Sat, Aug 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Make your plan to vote. Learn how to register, different ways to cast your vote, and what's on the ballot.
Language Learning | Bilingual Storytime - English and Spanish
Sat, Aug 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a storytime in English and Spanish. Acompáñanos para unos cuentos en Inglés y Español.
Learning Labs | Modeling with TinkerCAD
Sat, Aug 29, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn how to design 3D models for 3D printing. Registration is required.
Learning Labs | Open House
Sat, Aug 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio
Visit the Learning Lab and hear about the software and equipment available.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a storytime just for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - Alexander Park: 955 Scenic HWY, Lawrenceville 30044
Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join Ms. Jana & Ms. Sarah for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!
Cancelled
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join Ms. Mirka for tummy time and early literacy fun for babies under 1!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, Aug 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers, ages 3-5.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, Aug 31, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Centerville Branch
Welcome to our afternoon Preschool Storytime designed for children ages 4 and 5.
College Prep | High School Success - with Library Resources
Mon, Aug 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Rising Juniors and Seniors: learn how to be successful in high school and beyond.
Education | Homework Help
Mon, Aug 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
One-on-One homework help for grades K-8. Walk-in sessions are on a first come basis.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Aug 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Aug 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies volunteer.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Aug 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Improve everyday English speaking skills through interactive ESL conversations and learning at the library.
Community | Yiddish Book Club - Tevye the Dairyman & The Railroad Stories by Sholem Aleichem
Mon, Aug 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Engage in insightful discussions and learn about the Yiddish community.
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