Name: Garnets Around Atlanta
Start: 2021-01-25T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2021-01-25T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Virtual

Garnets Around Atlanta

2021-01-25 14:00:00 2021-01-25 15:00:00 America/New_York Garnets Around Atlanta Guest Tom Faller with the Georgia Mineral Society will talk about different kinds of garnet, why they appear in local rocks, how to recognize them, and where to see them in local public areas. Virtual

Monday, January 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-01-25 14:00:00 2021-01-25 15:00:00 America/New_York Garnets Around Atlanta Guest Tom Faller with the Georgia Mineral Society will talk about different kinds of garnet, why they appear in local rocks, how to recognize them, and where to see them in local public areas. Virtual

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

Garnet is a popular mineral, found in gem form as a deep purple crystal popular in jewelry but also found in common form as abrasive sandpaper or polishing grit because it is harder than quartz or even steel. Guest Tom Faller with the Georgia Mineral Society will talk about different kinds of garnet, why they appear in local rocks, how to recognize them, and where to see them in local public areas.

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Upcoming events

Suburban Sustainability Series

Tue, Mar 02, 9:00am - 10:00am

Virtual

It’s time to shake off the winter doldrums and get outside! Start your sustainable suburban garden in Gwinnett today!

Rescheduled

Read Across America - with Author Varsha Bajaj

Tue, Mar 02, All day

New date Tuesday, March 02, 10:30am - 10:30am

Virtual

In conversation with acclaimed children’s author Varsha Bajaj - learn about her life, her journey, her inspiration and listen to her read her latest book, The Home Builders.

Read Across America - with Author Varsha Bajaj

Tue, Mar 02, All day

Virtual

In conversation with acclaimed children’s author Varsha Bajaj - learn about her life, her journey, her inspiration and listen to her read her latest book, The Home Builders.

Voices: LGBTQ+ Conversations at the Library

Tue, Mar 02, All day

Virtual

Join other LGBTQ+ adults online and learn about resources in your community.

Storytime Takeout!

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

Virtual

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

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Tue, Mar 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive virtual storytime!

English in Your Language: Cantonese

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

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Vietnamese

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

Virtual

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

Book Jeopardy

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

Virtual

Test your knowledge of popular books from GCPL’s collection with this Jeopardy game

Memoir Writing Workshop - Writing Your Life

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

Virtual

Join us for this six-part writing & journaling workshop with author Fran Stewart.

Registration is now closed

Novel Crimes Mystery Book Club - Under My Skin

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

Virtual

Please join us to help unravel a story of crime and intrigue. This month we'll be discussing Under My Skin by Lisa Unger!

Let's Talk Session D

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

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Spanish

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

Virtual

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

Taller de Ley de Vivienda Justa - Presentado por Caridades Católicas de Atlanta

Tue, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming

Taller gratuito. Si usted renta su casa o departamento, únase a nosotros para conocer sobre la ley equitativa de vivienda.

Suburban Sustainability Series

Wed, Mar 03, 9:00am - 10:00am

Virtual

It’s time to shake off the winter doldrums and get outside! Start your sustainable suburban garden in Gwinnett today!

Spring Back Into Work Job Fair - In partnership with GCPL, Goodwill, and Gwinnett Cares

Wed, Mar 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Meeting Room

The Goodwill Career Centers will have 5 Employers on-site conducting interviews for professional, warehouse, manufacturing, service, management and retail positions. Hiring immediately!!

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

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

Virtual

Activities for preschoolers to help them be ready for school!

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Wed, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive virtual storytime!

Let’s Talk Session B

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

Virtual

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

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Wed, Mar 03, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive virtual storytime!

Virtual Climate Talk with Dr. Shepherd

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

Virtual

Join us for a virtual talk with UGA professor and meteorologist Dr. Shepherd to discuss climate change!

Let’s Talk Session A

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

Virtual

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

Kitchen Chemistry

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

Virtual

Simple experiments with materials found at home!

Unsolved Science: Potato Circuit

Wed, Mar 03, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

A Potato creates light in a darkened room. Is it Science... or something more sinister??

English in Your Language: Korean

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

Virtual

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

Hello! Hola!

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

Virtual

Learn Spanish for Beginners with help from native speakers.

Virtual Unraveled - Knitting Fiber Arts Group

Thu, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Knitting from beginners to advanced skill set.

Citizenship Test Prep - Prepárate para el examen de la ciudadanía

Thu, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Are you ready to take the U.S. Citizenship test? Join us to prepare and practice for the civics questions. Recibirás ayuda para practicar las preguntas del examen de educación cívica

Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime stories for kids...

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

Virtual

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

Meet the Author - with Kate Clayborn

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

Virtual

Join author Kate Clayborn in discussion of her new book, "Love At First", a sparkling, tender novel about bickering neighbors, surprise reunions, and the mysterious power of love…

Amazing Innovators

Fri, Mar 05, All day

Virtual

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

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Fri, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive virtual storytime!

Making Connections for Mental Health

Fri, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Learn about mental health resources in our community and the ways they can help.

Waste Free Creations: Knitted & Crocheted Dish Cloths

Sat, Mar 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Learn how to knit dish cloths. Learn about knitting/crocheting to eliminate waste.

Special Needs Alliance Meeting

Sat, Mar 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Virtual

Do you want to connect with a community for people with special needs or disabilities? Come to our Special Needs Alliance to join supportive conversations and activities.

GCPL's Meet the Children's Author - With Author Deborah Hopkinson

Sat, Mar 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming

Join Gwinnett County Public Library in celebration of Women's History Month, with a special children's story time featuring Thanks to Frances Perkins by Deborah Hopkinson.

The Five Senses Mindfulness Activity for Kids

Sat, Mar 06, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn an easy mindfulness exercise and craft for kids to help focus their thoughts.

Women Make History! A Celebration of Women’s History Month

Sun, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Learn about incredible women in honor of Women’s History Month!

Let’s Talk Session C

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

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Japanese

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

Virtual

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

Name that Genre

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

Virtual

Please join us for a monthly genre-based book club and discussion group. March's genre: Paranormal

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Letter Camp

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

Virtual

Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Park Storytime! - at Alexander Park

Mon, Mar 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join staff for a fun socially-distanced storytime in the park!

Cooking Through the Catalog

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

Virtual

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

LGBTQIA+ Heroes, Icons, and Legends: Freddie, RuPaul,Laverne

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

Virtual

Learn about LGBTQIA+ history through the various trailblazers and important events. 3/8/2021 Freddie Mercury, Ru Paul, Laverne Cox

STEAM Squad - Oceans & Oils Spills

Mon, Mar 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

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

Virtual Common Threads

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

Virtual

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

Virtual Reading Rockstars Book Club

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

Virtual

Virtual book club for teens and tweens.

ASL Storytime

Tue, Mar 09, 9:00am - 10:00am

Virtual

Visit our YouTube channel to listen to a story and learn some American Sign Language!

Second Time Around Book Club

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

Virtual

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

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Tue, Mar 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive virtual storytime!

English in Your Language: Cantonese

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

Virtual

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

Junior Scientists

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

Virtual

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

Bilingual Book Club - Club de libros bilingüe

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

Virtual

Lea el libro del mes en inglés o español y venga a discutirlo con nosotros en inglés o español. Read and discuss the book of the month either in English or Spanish.

English in Your Language: Vietnamese

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

Virtual

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

Memoir Writing Workshop - Writing Your Life

Tue, Mar 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us for this six-part writing & journaling workshop with author Fran Stewart.

Registration is now closed

Let's Talk Session D

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

Virtual

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

Intro to Anthropology YouTube Series

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

Virtual

What is anthropology? What makes us human? Find out with our Intro to Anthropology YouTube Series.

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

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

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Spanish

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

Virtual

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

Teen Advisory Council

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

Virtual

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

Hamilton Mill - Teen Advisory Council (TAC)

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

Virtual

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

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Wed, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive virtual storytime!

We All Have a Story

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

Virtual

Share stories, recollections and laughter. Join Denise Des Sous Mount from the Southern Order of Storytellers. Attendees can share their own story!

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

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

Virtual

Activities for preschoolers to help them be ready for school!

Let’s Talk Session B

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

Virtual

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

Afternoon Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Wed, Mar 10, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive virtual storytime!

Let’s Talk Session A

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

Virtual

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

Kitchen Chemistry

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

Virtual

Simple experiments with materials found at home!

Gardening with Tim Daly - Fruit Trees for the Homeowner

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

Virtual

Learn which types of fruit trees can be grown in our area and how to make them thrive in Georgia's warm climate and mild winters.

Virtual Writers' Group

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

Virtual

2021 is the year to FINISH your next novel.

Arduino - Learn How to Code

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

Virtual

Learn to code and build fun circuits with Arduino online.

Friends & Fiction - Meet the Author - NYT bestselling Author Patti Callahan Henry

Wed, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Join Friends & Fiction co-host, Patti Callahan Henry, for a discussion of her new book Surviving Savannah. If you love books and are curious about the writing world, you’re in the right place!

Yesterday and Tomorrow: The History and Impact - of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Thu, Mar 11, 9:00am - 10:00am

Virtual

This program series looks at the legacy and impact of Georgia HBCUs. We’ll look at where they came from, where they are, and why they are important to today’s adults and upcoming college applicants!

English in Your Language: Korean

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

Virtual

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

Virtual Book Club for Adults

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

Virtual

Discussion: The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George

Adult Fiction Book Club

Thu, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual

Join us as we discuss a new and exciting theme every month!

GCPL and National Library of Medicine Presents - Author Amy Byer Shainman

Thu, Mar 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Join Author Amy Byer Shainman, as she discusses her book, "Resurrection Lily - The BRCA Gene, Hereditary Cancer & Lifesaving Whispers from the Grandmother I Never Knew: A Memoir".

Wizardry Workshop!

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

Virtual

This is for all you Harry Potter fans!

Citizenship Test Prep - Prepárate para el examen de la ciudadanía

Thu, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Are you ready to take the U.S. Citizenship test? Join us to prepare and practice for the civics questions. Recibirás ayuda para practicar las preguntas del examen de educación cívica

Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime stories for kids...

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

Virtual

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

GCPL's Meet the Author - Author Carolyn Curry

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

Virtual - Adult Programming

Join Gwinnett County Public Library in celebration of Women's History Month, with author Carolyn Curry in conversation with President of Accent Creative Group, Pam Ledbetter.

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Fri, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive virtual storytime!

Community Resources for COVID-19 Relief

Fri, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

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

My first steps in science: DIY Animation

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

Virtual

Make your own animated book, learn about the principles of animation, and how your favorite cartoon characters come alive.

Diverse Voices: A Bilingual, Children's Author Storytime - What is going on in the world? by Nury Castillo Crawford

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

Virtual - Adult Programming

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

Intro to OpenToonz

Sat, Mar 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Have you been interested in animation but the prices of software have kept you down? Please check out this program.

Women's Traditional Fashion from Around the World

Sun, Mar 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

It's Women's History Month, so let's explore women's traditional clothing from around the world!

Women Make History! A Celebration of Women’s History Month

Sun, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Learn about incredible women in honor of Women’s History Month!

Let’s Talk Session C

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

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Japanese

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

Virtual

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

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Letter Camp

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

Virtual

Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Park Storytime! - at Alexander Park

Mon, Mar 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join staff for a fun socially-distanced storytime in the park!

Totally Lit!

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

Virtual

A Teen/YA virtual book talk...

Virtual Common Threads

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

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Cantonese

Tue, Mar 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Vietnamese

Tue, Mar 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

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

Memoir Writing Workshop - Writing Your Life

Tue, Mar 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us for this six-part writing & journaling workshop with author Fran Stewart.

Registration is now closed

Let's Talk Session D

Tue, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

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

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

Tue, Mar 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

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

The Drawing Board - Drawing Noses

Tue, Mar 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Learn how to draw different kinds of noses to give characters and portraits distinctive likenesses.

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Mar 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

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

Game Changers: Women's Career Panel

Tue, Mar 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Virtual

Join this virtual event to hear from career women in the community about how they made it to where they are today.

ATLReads Live Book Club - The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis

Tue, Mar 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming

For the month of March we will be discussing The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis. A gripping coming-of-age novel of chess, feminism, and addiction. Now an acclaimed Netflix series.

St. Patrick's Day

Wed, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Children will learn about Irish culture and holiday traditions with stories and activity ideas!

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

Wed, Mar 17, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Activities for preschoolers to help them be ready for school!

Let’s Talk Session B

Wed, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

Hello/Xin chào

Wed, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Learn Vietnamese from a native speaker!

Let’s Talk Session A

Wed, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

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

Kitchen Chemistry

Wed, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Simple experiments with materials found at home!

Homestead How-To - Vertical Gardening

Wed, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 6:15pm

Virtual

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

Virtual Book Club

Wed, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a virtual book club.

English in Your Language: Korean

Thu, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

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

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Thu, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Join us from the convenience of your own home on the third Thursday of every month to discuss a preselected Mystery Series book.

Book Club with Becca

Thu, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Book Club With Becca goes virtual! The month of March we will have a discussion of "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides on Thursday, March 18th at 3:30 pm.

Write Here, Right Now

Thu, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Have you ever wanted to share your writing with other like-minded writers and get writing tips? Come join us to share your writing and get writing tips.

Readers' Theater

Thu, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

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

Citizenship Test Prep - Prepárate para el examen de la ciudadanía

Thu, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Are you ready to take the U.S. Citizenship test? Join us to prepare and practice for the civics questions. Recibirás ayuda para practicar las preguntas del examen de educación cívica

Yesterday and Tomorrow: The History and Impact - of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Thu, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime stories for kids...

Thu, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

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

Homebound - SNE Teen Book Club

Thu, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Join us for a Snellville Teen Book Club.

Planting Roots - Starting Your First Garden

Sat, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Are you interested in starting a garden, but you don’t know where to start? Join us as we talk about all the things you need to keep in mind when starting a garden from scratch!

Women Make History! A Celebration of Women’s History Month

Sun, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Learn about incredible women in honor of Women’s History Month!

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Letter Camp

Mon, Mar 22, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Park Storytime! - at Alexander Park

Mon, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join staff for a fun socially-distanced storytime in the park!

Retouching on Photoshop

Mon, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual

Join us in learning quick and easy Photoshop retouching tips for beginners.

Virtual Creative Corner

Mon, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Make sock toys out of upcycled socks

STEAM Squad - Rainforests and Logging

Mon, Mar 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

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

Virtual Common Threads

Mon, Mar 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

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

Junior Scientists

Tue, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

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

Memoir Writing Workshop - Writing Your Life

Tue, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us for this six-part writing & journaling workshop with author Fran Stewart.

Registration is now closed

Intro to Anthropology YouTube Series

Tue, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

What is anthropology? What makes us human? Find out with our Intro to Anthropology YouTube Series.

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

Tue, Mar 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

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

Sewing Club!

Tue, Mar 23, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

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

Seven Internet Safety Tips for Kids and Teens

Tue, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 6:15pm

Virtual

Learn Internet Safety Tips for Kids and Teens

Project WET - Our Watershed and a Poison Pump Mystery

Wed, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Learn about watersheds and find out how disease can spread through water.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

Wed, Mar 24, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Activities for preschoolers to help them be ready for school!

NASA @ My Library: Recipe for a Comet

Wed, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Learn about comets and then create your own using dry ice and household ingredients!

Adult Non-Fiction Book Club

Wed, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual

Join us for an exciting discussion on each month's theme!

Toddler Science Experiment - Soapy Milk Element

Wed, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Toddlers will learn the effects that soap has on fat and food dye in a fun experiment.

Skate Gwinnett

Wed, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Join me on a rolling tour of Gwinnett’s local skate parks!

Multicultural Fairy Tales: The Rough-Face Girl

Wed, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Visit our YouTube channel to hear a Algonquin Indian retelling of Cinderella and make a craft!

Kitchen Chemistry

Wed, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Simple experiments with materials found at home!

Virtual Writers' Group

Wed, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

2021 is the year to FINISH your next novel.

Live Health & Wellness Book & Discussion Club Meeting - Featuring Scientist Bill Sullivan's "Pleased To Meet Me"

Wed, Mar 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming

Discuss the book, "Pleased to Meet Me" by Bill Sullivan, which describes how genetics, epigenetics, microbiology, and psychology work together to influence our personality and actions.

Yesterday and Tomorrow: The History and Impact - of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Thu, Mar 25, 9:00am - 10:00am

Virtual

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

Thu, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

This month's topic is Transportation: Getting Around Independently. Let’s talk about how to get around in the community on your own, and how to do it safely!

Citizenship Test Prep - Prepárate para el examen de la ciudadanía

Thu, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Are you ready to take the U.S. Citizenship test? Join us to prepare and practice for the civics questions. Recibirás ayuda para practicar las preguntas del examen de educación cívica

Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime stories for kids...

Thu, Mar 25, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

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

Culture Craft: Holi

Sat, Mar 27, All day

Virtual

Come celebrate Spring with the festival of Holi and learn about its history and significance.

Money Saving Freezer Meals

Sat, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Learn to prep and freeze healthy meals to save money and time.

Baking with Becca - Biscotti

Sun, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Baking demo on how to make biscotti from scratch.

Meditation and Mindfulness Workshop

Sun, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

If you’ve ever wondered about the benefits of meditation, this Meditation and Mindfulness workshop is for you! Guest Presenter: George Beecher

Women Make History! A Celebration of Women’s History Month

Sun, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Learn about incredible women in honor of Women’s History Month!

Park Storytime! - at Alexander Park

Mon, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join staff for a fun socially-distanced storytime in the park!

Black Voice Matter Book Club

Mon, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Join us as we explore Black voices in literature. March: “Becoming” by Michelle Obama

Hamilton Mill Book Club

Mon, Mar 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us during this live session for a book discussion.

Virtual Common Threads

Mon, Mar 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

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

Ted Talk Tuesdays

Tue, Mar 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

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

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

Tue, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

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

Kitchen Chemistry

Wed, Mar 31, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Simple experiments with materials found at home!

Citizenship Test Prep - Prepárate para el examen de la ciudadanía

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

Virtual

Are you ready to take the U.S. Citizenship test? Join us to prepare and practice for the civics questions. Recibirás ayuda para practicar las preguntas del examen de educación cívica

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