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Homestead How-To

Start the Year Off Right!
2021-01-31 18:00:00 2021-01-31 18:15:00 America/New_York Homestead How-To Think you don?t have enough space to homestead? Join us online and learn to make the most of your resources! Virtual -

Sunday, January 31
6:00pm - 6:15pm

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Think you don?t have enough space to homestead? Join us online and learn to make the most of your resources!

This month: Baked Pears, Backpacking in Winter Months, and New Years Resolutions!

This program will be available on GCPL's YouTube channel!

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

Upcoming events

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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Fun stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and activities to introduce story time to our little learners.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Join Ms. Elissa for a storytime designed to boost kindergarten readiness.
Cancelled
Early Education | Baby And Me
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Calling all babies ages 0-1! Join us for a baby storytime.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie for Preschool Storytime with stories, songs, and kindergarten readiness activities.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us for stories, silly dances, and fun songs to engage early learning!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!
Genealogy | Genealogy Club
Thu, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join fellow family history enthusiasts to discuss genealogy research and get advice on research.
Literacy | READing Paws
Thu, Sep 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Practice your reading skills with a trained therapy dog! Space is limited; in-branch registration required.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Language Learning | Movies In English
Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Virtual ESL Movie Club improving everyday English through film-based conversation and vocabulary practice.
Register
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies volunteers and staff!
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Trained volunteers provide free homework help for students in grades K-5.
Writing | Writer's Club
Thu, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us for some free writing and open discussion. This month's topic is "Fall Events."
Learning Labs | Sew a Bookmark
Thu, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Need a project to practice your sewing skills? Sew your own book-corner bookmarks!
This event is full
Health & Wellness | Natural Beauty Treatments
Thu, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
To celebrate National Lazy Mom's Day, come in and make your own beauty treatments!
This event is full
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Need homework help? Stop by and receive homework help for grades K-5 from qualified volunteers.
STEM - Mathematics | Math Club
Thu, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Math Club will help students learn basic math concepts and improve their skills. This is a program for kids in grades 3-5.
Cancelled
Health & Wellness | Journaling for Mindfulness
Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn journaling techniques to promote mindfulness.
Voting | Voting Preparation Essentials
Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Make your plan to vote. Learn how to register, different ways to cast your vote, and what's on the ballot.
Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting
Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays.
Cancelled
Early Learning | Bilingual Storytime: Español
Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join Ms. Mirka for a weekly storytime full of bilingual stories and songs!
Culinary Arts | Southern Snackin: Macaroni
Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn the history and not-so-secret recipe to good Kraft Mac n cheese.
Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets
Fri, Sep 04, 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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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 3-5!
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Early Learning | Purposeful Play
Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
Play with purpose while learning engaging techniques to support meaningful play with your little one!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.
Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing
Fri, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio
Learn the basics of 3D printing with the Learning Labs!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Sat, Sep 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Norcross Branch
Join us for stories and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start!
Cancelled
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
Family | Weekend Storytime
Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join in the fun with the whole family as we read stories and sing songs!
Early Learning | Weekend Storytime
Sat, Sep 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join Ms. Lisbet for stories, silly dances, and fun songs to engage early learning!
Arts | Drawn to Life
Sun, Sep 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Snellville Branch
Learn techniques to help you draw clothing for your artistic endeavors.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join us for simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities for the little learners.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lilburn Branch
We will use fun books, music, and more to introduce pre-literacy skills to our toddlers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch
Join us for storytime just for the little ones! For children ages 0-3 and caregivers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Join Ms. Elissa for a storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for an engaging storytime where children ages 1-2 learn while they play!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Tue, Sep 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join Ms. Nikki for storytime for babies in the pre-walking stage and their caregivers!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Storytime to help your child become ready to read with stories, games and songs!
Health & Wellness | Don't Fall!!
Tue, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Make your home safe to help prevent falls, and learn some simple balance exercises.
Environment | T-Shirt Teddy Bears
Tue, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Turn your old clothes into a new friend and reduce waste at the same time!
Education | IDD - Open Your World
Tue, Sep 08, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Open Your World Book Clubs offer adult IDD readers chances to build their literacy skills.
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Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students (grade 1-8) who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Sep 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grayson Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy!
STEM - Science | Human Body Horror
Tue, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn the science behind mummification.
Explore the Library | Navigating the Library
Tue, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Learn how to access and master our online databases and media.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Trained volunteers provide free homework help for students in grades K-5.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dacula Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained Reading Buddy volunteer.
Learning Labs | Game Makers Group - Make a Platformer
Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Makerspace
Learn to make a video game as a group during this 2-month workshop.
Registration is now closed
Book Club | Stitch And Tell
Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month to enjoy talking about books with tea.
Culinary Arts | Fall for Flavor - One Pan Recipes
Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Learn how to create flavorful meals in just one pan!
Gaming | Chess & Checkers
Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Come play and learn more about the classic board games of chess and checkers!
Health & Wellness | Alzheimer's Caregiver Support
Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Come discuss the challenges of being a caregiver for your loved ones, regardless of diagnosis.
Consumer Education | Navigating Consumer Reports
Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn to use Consumer Reports! This free digital resource helps you make responsible purchases.
Book Club | Gwinnett Reads - The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson
Tue, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom
Gwinnett Reads Book Club welcomes all who enjoy reading a variety of genres.
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