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Your First Book: Start It, Finish It, Sell It

Writers' Workshop
2022-02-12 13:00:00 2022-02-12 14:30:00 America/New_York Your First Book: Start It, Finish It, Sell It Learn strategies to find time to write, motivate yourself to keep going, and finish your book. Norcross Branch -

Saturday, February 12
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-02-12 13:00:00 2022-02-12 14:30:00 America/New_York Your First Book: Start It, Finish It, Sell It Learn strategies to find time to write, motivate yourself to keep going, and finish your book. Norcross Branch -

Learn strategies to find time to write, motivate yourself to keep going, and finish your book.

Discover the crucial difference between editing and rewriting. Determine your publishing goals and make a plan to achieve them. Whether you want to write a book but don't know how to get started or you have completed your final draft but aren't sure how to get it published, this workshop will provide answers and inspiration.

George Weinstein, Atlanta Writers Club Executive Director and author of six novels, will lead the workshop. Find out more about the Atlanta Writers Club. 

Free and open to all.

Limited space. Registration is recommended. 

Parking is available at the parking garage under the new library building. 

*Adult Services

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Adults |

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Education | Sensory Storytime
Sun, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us for an interactive and educational storytime designed for children with sensory integration challenges that combines books, songs, movement, and more! Individual Children ages 3-10 and their caregiver.
Community | Library Dads - ATL Fatherhood Tour
Sun, May 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Attention Families! Come bond with your children and connect with other parents at the library.
Literacy | Read to Mr. BunBun
Sun, May 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Hop on over and share a tale with Mr. Bunbun, the Havana rabbit, who is an excellent listener.
Writing | Local Author Day 2026 - Accepting Book Submissions
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Virtual
Local authors are invited to submit their recent work to share with the community!
Early Learning | Baby and Me
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie for a special lap-sit storytime for infants. This program introduces books, rhymes, songs, and sensory play to babies and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Mon, Jun 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.
Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show - with Ken Scott
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!
Early Learning | Story Explorers
Mon, Jun 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Story Explorers, a family storytime for all to enjoy. We are reading stories and having fun exploring literacy with each page we turn!
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jun 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under with a caregiver.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jun 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
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).
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Jun 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snellville Branch
Practice conversational English with non-native speakers. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words. Learn about your local library and the free digital resources.
STEM - Science | Paleontology Explorers - Unearthing Fossils
Mon, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dacula Branch
Do you like learning about prehistoric animals and paleontology? Come to the library and learn how prehistoric animals became fossils.
Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show - with Ken Scott
Mon, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lilburn Branch
Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!
Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Makerspace
Learn the basics of 3D Printing!
Early Learning | Kindergarten, Here We Come
Mon, Jun 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Let's get ready for the upcoming school year! Come join us for an extra boost before school, practice our ABCs & Numbers, as well as work on our fine motor skills in a fun and educational way!
This event is full
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!
Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers
Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room
Looking to learn English as a native Korean speaker? Join us on Mondays at 4:00 p.m. at the Norcross Library to learn English in a fun and welcoming setting with a bilingual instructor.
Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show - with Ken Scott
Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mountain Park Branch
Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!
Jobs & Careers | Resume Revamp
Mon, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Attend the Resume Revamp to spruce up your resume for career advancement. Learn tips to overcome AI resume screening and land your next employment opportunity.
Jobs & Careers | Summer Side Hustle
Mon, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dacula Branch
Discover realistic and safe side-hustle ideas for teens, such as pet sitting, yard work, tutoring, and creative gigs. Learn how to find clients, set fair prices, and stay safe while earning money this summer.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Non-native English speakers who want to strengthen their conversational skills, build fluency, and increase confidence in using English through interactive discussions, engaging activities, and practical assignments.
Learning Labs | CosMania! Series: Cosplay Planning - How to construct a cosplay before buying materials
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
This CosMania session focuses on learning how to start planning your cosplay project. Advice on sourcing materials, planning a timeline, and translating a character design to a real-life, wearable costume will be discussed.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Community | Tummy Time
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Playtime for pre-walker babies and their parents/caregivers to meet other families in the community.
Health & Wellness | Make a Heart for Heart Health
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Did you know this week is World Heart Rhythm Week? Join us to learn about heart health with Ms. Kimberly Goodloe - Heart Valve Ambassador with the American Heart Association. Then, decorate a heart for local cardiac patients.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Come join us this summer for a Dino-Mite Toddler Time! We read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lilburn Branch
We will use books, music, rhymes, movement, and fingerplays to introduce pre-literacy and social skills to our toddlers.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
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.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way. For kids ages 2 and under.
Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show - with Ken Scott
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Norcross Branch
Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 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 | Toddler Time
Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
This storytime uses simple books, songs, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read with stories, games, and songs! For children 3-5 years and their caregivers.
Entrepreneurship | Plan de negocios - de la idea a la acción y Prospera
Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Convierta su visión empresarial en una hoja de ruta clara y práctica
Book Club | Mystery and Crime Book Club - Overkill by J. A. Jance
Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Please join us to help unravel a story of crime and intrigue. This month, we'll be discussing Overkill by J. A. Jance.
Culture | Around the World Cup
Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
GOALLL! Join us for a 101 on the World Cup, the history, and about the nations participating.
Learning Labs | Small Business Tricks
Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace
Learn how you can grow your creative small business with the Learning Labs resources!
Summer Reading | Stomp & Chomp - Dino Movement Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Get ready to stomp, stretch, and ROAR! Preschoolers will enjoy dinosaur-themed stories, songs, and movement activities that get little bodies moving and imaginations roaring. Children are welcome to wear their favorite dinosaur clothing or costume!
Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show - with Ken Scott
Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Duluth Branch
Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!
Book Club | Lilburn Fiction
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join us for a discussion of "The Sequel" by Jean Hanff Korelitz.
Culinary Arts | Comfort Classics - Healthy Seasonal Eats
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join our Comfort Classics culinary program to master heartwarming, nostalgic dishes with an elevated yet simple twist. You'll learn essential kitchen techniques to transform easy, cozy favorites into restaurant-quality meals using fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show - with Ken Scott
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Suwanee Branch
Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!
Learning Labs | Professional Podcast Equipment Training
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Makerspace
Want to get into the podcasting business? Get started by learning how to use the video and audio equipment at the Lilburn Recording Studio!
This event is full
Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - Prehistoric Dirt Cake
Tue, Jun 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
A cooking program for kids with accompanying adults. Learn how to make a prehistoric dirt cake. A Jurassic adventure for young chefs!
This event is full
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dacula Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies Member.
Book Club | For The Non-Bookish - A Book Club for Teens
Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
How long has it been since you've read a book? What made you stop reading? Meet with fellow non-readers to learn about new books or genres you've never heard of. Perhaps all the books you've tried so far are boring! GCPL wants you to learn more about your book tastes by learning more about you!
Finance & Budget | Basic Budgeting with ChatGPT AI
Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room
Join us to learn basic budgeting with ChatGPT AI and understand ways to protect and keep track of personal finance records.
Gaming | Let's Role: Dungeons & Dragons
Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Grayson Branch
Ready for a gaming adventure but searching for a group to play with? Join us as we learn and play Dungeons & Dragons in a short-form campaign.
Gaming | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns
Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Come to learn how to play, learn more about, and/or come enjoy the classic board games of chess and checkers!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Jun 03, 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.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snellville Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Jun 03, 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.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Jun 03, 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.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 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 | Toddler Time
Wed, Jun 03, 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.
Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show - with Ken Scott
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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).
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch
Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills which help children become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Kathy as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Mountain Park Branch
Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills which help children (ages 3-5) become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games and/or participates in developmentally appropriate activities, and sings songs!
Safety | 'Tis the Sea-son: Tips for Water Safety
Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Shell-ebrate the warm weather by coming to the library to learn how you can stay safe in and around water, featuring speakers from Safe Kids Gwinnett.
Book Talk | Tropes & Tales - Brave New Worlds - Explore patterns, themes, & tropes that shape every tale.
Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
Take a closer look at the building blocks of storytelling. Each session explores a genre or author's signature elements - from common tropes to recurring themes - and includes interactive activities to help you discover new reads.
STEM - Science | Salt Dough Fossils
Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Do you know how fossils are made? Find out how we learn about dinosaurs from the fossils they left long ago, and make your own dinosaur fossil!
Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show - with Ken Scott
Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!
Book Talk | Exploring US History With American Girl
Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn about how children lived at different points of American history through the American Girl book series. This installment focuses on {Felicity/Josefina/Addy/Molly/Melody}.
STEM - Science | Girls for STEM / Chicas para STEM
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Girls for STEM is dedicated to empowering young girls in our community to be makers. Come join us as we create scientific projects! Chicas para STEM se dedica a empoderar a las niñas de nuestra comunidad para que se conviertan en creadoras e innovadoras. ¡Acompáñanos a crear proyectos científicos!
STEM - Science | Make Your Own Dino Soap
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Make your own dino-soaps using our prehistoric melt-and-pour process!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.
Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show - with Ken Scott
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Dacula Branch
Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!
Learning Labs | Intro to Cricut
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Makerspace
Learn to use a Cricut Maker smart cutting machine.
Summer Reading | Archaeology
Wed, Jun 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Centerville Branch
Join us for some archaeology fun for everyone! Create clay artifacts that an archaeologist may have excavated.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Jun 03, 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.
STEM - Science | Super Science - Botany - Grow Your Own Plant!
Wed, Jun 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us as we explore the science of plant life and discuss how it works. For ages 6 - 11.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. Sessions last 30 minutes and are first come first serve.
STEM - Engineering | Lego Challenge - Build a Dinosaur
Wed, Jun 03, 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 amazing dinosaurs and prehistoric landscapes!
Gaming | Chess Club
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Test your chess skills against fellow players.
Language Learning | Basic Korean
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room
Interested in learning a new language? Join us to learn Korean in a fun and welcoming setting with a bilingual instructor.
This event is full
Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio
A hands-on program showing how to operate a sewing machine. Space is limited, so registration is required.
This event is full
Author Talk | Robert Gwaltney - Sing Down the Moon
Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join author Robert Gwaltney as he discusses his Southern Gothic fantasy novel "Sing Down the Moon." Where sixteen-year-old Leontyne Skye deals with a fig tree imbued with the essence of haints, her mother's death, and the aftermath of a life-altering accident.
Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 10:15am - 11:15am
Norcross Branch
Join us for tummy time, stories, parent-and-baby bonding, and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 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.
Early Learning| Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Bring your little paleontologists out and 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.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 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.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 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.
Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show - with Ken Scott
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Grayson Branch
Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!
Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 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!
Early Learning | Summer Family Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come join us for a Summer Storytime at Norcross! Let's read some fun family stories with fun songs for movement and engagement!
Health & Wellness | Taichi for Wellness
Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Join us for Taichi at the Grayson Senior Center! This progressive Chen Style series introduces gentle, meditative movements that can build physical strength, improve balance, and reduce stress.
Senior Living | Thrive In Your Hive
Thu, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!
Culture | Tile and Triumph: An Introduction to Mahjong
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Discover this ancient game of strategy and skill with experienced instructor Karla Blaginin! You will learn about the history and basics of Mahjong, a traditional tile game that?s been enjoyed for centuries.
Genealogy | Genealogy Club
Thu, Jun 04, 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.
Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show - with Ken Scott
Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Centerville Branch
Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!
READing Paws
Thu, Jun 04, 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.
This event is full
Arts | Comics Club Summer Spectacular - Make Your Own Comics Challenge
Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Learn how to make your own comic book over the Summer, and fill it full of spectacular stories! Join the challenge and make your own comic!
Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show - with Ken Scott
Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Five Forks Branch
Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!
STEM - Science | School Age Science - Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals
Thu, Jun 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Collins Hill Branch
Join us for our exciting program series exploring science with hands-on experiments!
Writing | Writers Club - Writing Prompts Extravaganza
Thu, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snellville Branch
Looking for a space dedicated towards 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. Join us this month for a writing prompts extravaganza!
Learning Labs | CosMania Series - Sewing Machine Basics
Thu, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace
This Cosmania session focuses on learning to use the sewing machines. Registration is required.
This event is full
STEM - Mathematics | Math Club
Thu, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Math Club will help students learn basic math concepts and improve their skills.
Literacy | Stuffy Sleepaway Camp Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Bring your favorite stuffy for a special dinosaur storytime, craft, and the kickoff of Stuffy Sleepaway Camp. Your favorite fluffy friend will spend their weekend at the library making memories with other stuffies at their very own summer camp!
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Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen
Thu, Jun 04, 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.
Author Talk | Tiffany L. Warren - A Harlem Wedding
Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Meeting Room
Bestselling author Tiffany L. Warren discusses her dramatic novel, "A Harlem Wedding," set during the Harlem Renaissance, featuring its most famous Black debutante, Yolande Du Bois, daughter of W.E.B. Du Bois.
Explore the Library | A Night at the Museum - Dino Discovery Tour
Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Snellville Branch
Want to be a Paleontologist? Take a guided tour throughout the Library discussing dinosaur trivia and discovering dinosaur facts.
STEM - Science | Power of the Sun - Vitamin D and Healthy Living
Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lilburn Branch
Join our healthy living discussion on one of the Sun's superpowers: creating Vitamin D! Learn how to get more of this vitamin with sunshine-powered treats and a suncatcher craft.
Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show - with Ken Scott
Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Suwanee Branch
Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Fri, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio
Learn the basics of 3D Printing!
Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show - with Ken Scott
Fri, Jun 05, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Collins Hill Branch
Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!
Learning Labs | CosMania Series - Soldering for Electronics
Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
This Cosmania session focuses on how to solder electronics for cosplay.
This event is full
Learning Labs | CosMania Series - Getting Started with Cosplay
Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Duluth Branch
This Cosmania session focuses on learning how to start planning a cosplay project. Participants will receive advice on sourcing materials, budgeting, planning a timeline, and translating a character design to a real life, wearable costume
Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show - with Ken Scott
Fri, Jun 05, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Meeting Room
Kick off summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!
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