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Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us 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.

Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

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.

Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

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 listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs! For children ages 0-2, and their caregivers.

Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Wed, Apr 01, 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.

Kindergarten Readiness | Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

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.

Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Wed, Apr 01, 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 (ages 2-5).

Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace,Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Recording Studio

Learn to use a sewing machine.

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Wed, Apr 01, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

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!

Consumer Education | Estate Planning Made Simple

Wed, Apr 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read with stories, games and songs!

Wed, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us for an informative estate planning workshop featuring a local probate judge who will share insights into wills, trusts, the probate process, and legal preparation for the future. Library staff will also highlight legal resources available through the library. No legal advice will be given at this workshop.

Senior Living | The Art of Aging - Junk Journals

Wed, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Aging well is an art, and we want to help you succeed in creating your best senior life. Join us this month and create a personalized junk journal.

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Wed, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine. Registration required, ages 13+.

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Jobs & Careers | Retirement Jobs for Seniors - Find Them and Update Your Resume

Wed, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn about what kind of "retirement jobs" are available in your area and how they may match perfectly to your skill sets & schedules. We will also show you how to create or update your resume!

Culinary Arts | Healthy Recipes for Kids of All Ages

Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a demonstration of healthy recipes for kids of all ages.

Learning Labs | Intro to Cricut

Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Children will receive one-on-one assistance with their school homework by volunteers. Walk in sessions are on a first come basis.

Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Makerspace

Join the Learning Labs as we teach you the basics of the Cricut machine!

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Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Calling all children in grades K-5! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! Children are seen on a first-come basis.

STEM - Science | Super Science - Gravity

Wed, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Calling all children in grades 1-5! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! Sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us as we explore the science of gravitational forces and discuss how they work. For ages 6 - 11.

STEM - Engineering | Lego Challenge - Clowning Around

Wed, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers are available to assist students of all ages at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch.

Wed, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us each month for a new Lego Challenge! This month, use your imagination and engineering skills to create funny scenes and characters.

Learning Labs | Advanced Sewing - Make a Bunny Treat Bag

Wed, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio

Join us in making a bunny shaped bag that is perfect for spring treats.

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Computer Literacy | Appy Hour: Library Digital Resources

Wed, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Study Room #122

Looking for the Atlanta Journal Constitution and other online resources? Join us to learn how to access the AJC, download, print, and explore the other library digital resources.

Author Talk | Emily Carpenter - A Spell for Saints and Sinners

Wed, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join acclaimed author Emily Carpenter as she discusses her newest Southern Gothic thriller, "A Spell for Saints and Sinners."

Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for Preschool Storytime! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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.

Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Join us for preschool storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. This program is intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

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.

Health & Wellness | Taichi for Wellness

Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come join us for stories, songs and active play! Different stories and songs to get your little ones to energize and play!

Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Offsite

Join us for Taichi! This progressive Chen Style class introduces gentle, meditative movements that can build physical strength, improve balance, and reduce stress.

Senior Living | Thrive in Your Hive - A Wellness Program for Seniors

Thu, Apr 02, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Thrive in Your Hive is a program for seniors. Thriving is a lifelong pursuit! Join us and learn about your health, your community, and your library.

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Thu, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Thu, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Literacy | READing Paws

Thu, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a volunteer. Reading Buddies is for students ages 6-11.

Writing | Writer's Club - Theme: Poetry

Thu, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Need help with homework? Stop by and receive homework help for grades K-5 from qualified volunteers.

Thu, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Looking for a space dedicated to the craft of writing? Come join our 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: Poetry

Thu, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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!

Thu, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

STEM - Science | Science Lab for Kids

Thu, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students. On a first-come, first-served basis. Students must bring a homework assignment.

Thu, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Kids become scientists for the day, observing, predicting, testing, and explaining. Virtual Reality (VR) is used to spark curiosity and introduce concepts; hands-on experiments reinforce them.

STEM - Mathematics | Math Club

Thu, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Math Club will help students learn basic math concepts and improve their skills.

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Attend this weekly 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!

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Apr 03, 9:00am - 9:25am

Virtual

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

Community | Tummy Time

Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

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