Happy Holidays Anyhow

Early Learning | Unicorn Magic Storytime

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Children ages 6-11 are invited to join us to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Calling all unicorn fans! Join Ms. Nikki for a special storytime just for preschoolers, ages 3-6, that will celebrate unicorns with stories, songs, and rhymes about this majestic creature. Plus, make a unicorn craft to take home!

Jobs & Careers | How to Job Hunt - An Information Session

Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us for an informative session designed to equip job seekers with essential resources and strategies for finding employment. This program will provide guidance on job searching techniques and assist participants in signing up for valuable job-hunting tools.

Summer Reading | Comedy Magic Show! - featuring Magician Ken Scott

Sat, Jul 19, 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Meeting Room

Celebrate summer reading with laugh out loud jokes and amazing magic tricks!

Arts | Weave It Together - Fun, Friendship, and Fabulous Bracelets!

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come learn how to weave colorful bracelets for you and your friends! This program is perfect for crafters of all ages, although younger kids may need assistance from an adult.

Writing | Writers Workshop

Sat, Jul 19, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn about the craft and business of writing with the Atlanta Writers Club.

Registration is now closed

Arts | Who's That Anime Artist?

Sat, Jul 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Think you know your favorite anime? Join "Who's That Anime Artist?" and dive into the world of legendary creators with engaging trivia!

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Color Our World

Sun, Jul 20, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Hobbies | Marvelous Marionette Puppets!

Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Learn how to make a unique and magical paper & recycled material marionette puppet! Design your creation with fun colors and crafty materials & then put on a show to tell a story with everyone there!

Heath & Wellness | Interplay

Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Duluth Branch

All ages are invited to join us for 90 minutes of structured play, joy, movement, and interactive storytelling. InterPlay tools and methods will be introduced incrementally so they are accessible to all bodies. Unlock the wisdom of your body with InterPlay and discover for yourself how resilient you can be. Facilitated by Christine Gautreaux, MSW, InterPlay Certified Leader and Heather-Leigh Nies, LMSW, InterPlay Leader

Literacy | Read to Oliver the Cat

Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Practice your reading while you visit with Oliver the therapy cat.

Sun, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Checkmate boredom and join us for Chess Club, where strategy, skill, and friendly competition come together! Whether you're a grandmaster in the making or just learning the moves, this is the perfect place to play, learn, and challenge yourself in a welcoming environment.

STEM - Science | Science Library: Color & Art - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Arts | July Jump Ropes: Out of Yarn

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Simple finger crochet chains are fun and relaxing to make. Who can make the most loops? Who can make the longest rope? Using simple techniques will result in a fun and easy jump-rope to play with.

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Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join Ms. Sarah for a special monthly program designed just for infants!

Job & Career | Celebrating Awesome Community Helpers - with Special Guest Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom!

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a storytime with songs, books, and also a special visit from the Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom! Families will get to see live feeding and milking demonstrations!

Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way for children ages 3 through 5.

Consumer Education | Pass It On - Identifying Senior Citizen Scams

Mon, Jul 21, 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).

Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Come learn about the different types of scams that target senior citizens and how not to become a victim.

STEM - Engineeering | Marble Maze

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Duluth Branch

Learn how to build your own marble maze using recycled material. This program will focus on STEM and team building to create a fantastic maze.

Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club - "The Therapist" by B.A. Paris

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Offsite

A crime, a disappearance, or a mysterious happening- if trouble's brewing, it may be on our menu! Join Grayson's Mystery Book Club in reading this month's selection, "The Therapist" by B. A. Paris!

Education | Reading Buddies

Mon, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Mon, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.

Health & Wellness | Craft & Calm - Learn how crafting and hobbies aid your brain!

Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn how crafting helps calm the brain and improve mental agility and elasticity throughout life. Help yourself build a better memory, lower anxiety and stress, and improve your quality of life!

Summer Reading | Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English can practice their fluency through daily life conversations.

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us for an evening storytime and craft activity with your stuffed animal friend, then tuck them in at the library! Pick them up the following day and view their overnight adventures with a digital photo album.

Learning Labs | Intro to Hand Sewing

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Learn best practices for how to sew by hand, basic stitches, and when to use hand sewing and when to use a machine.

Hobbies | Art & Appetites - Exploring Color

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Ever had a rough day at work and just need something to do to unwind? Then join us at our paint and snack session. Enjoy some calm and relaxing music as you paint whatever comes to mind all while snacking!

STEM - Technology | Digital Literacy Workshop

Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Norcross Branch

Are you interested in learning more about technology but don't know where to start? Join us for an 8-week digital literacy workshop series, during which participants will learn about computer, internet, and email basics.

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Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Summer Reading | Toddler Time

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

For kids ages 2 and under. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way. This is a device free event.

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch

Toddler Time this summer is sure to be cool and colorful. Join us as we read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Early Learning | Toddler Time - Storytime for ages 1-2

Tue, Jul 22, 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.

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten Camp

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Starting Kindergarten is a big step! Join us for a variety of activities to get your little one ready to start school! Intended for children to start Kindergarten in Fall 2025.

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Summer Reading | Color Splat - Art with Recycled Materials

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Paint your summer and get ready to get messy! Make bubble art, color with chalk, and create a rainbow, all with recycled materials!

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come Camp!

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and enjoy music & movement for our youngest listeners; babies and young toddlers ages 2 & under.

Arts | Nature Painting

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us to make a nature themed painting using nature itself!

Community | Hobby Swap

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Always wanted to pick up a new hobby but never known where to start? The Collins Hill library is here to help! We'll have a plethora of activities and information about crafts and skills for people of all ages.

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school. For children, ages 4-5 who will be entering Kindergarten this fall.

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Hobbies & Education | Tie Dyeing for Fashion

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Duluth Branch

Join us to explore dyeing through a hands-on activity. Please bring your own shirt or item to dye.

Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club

Tue, Jul 22, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories. In July we will finish reading A Midsummer Night?s Dream. ?

Community | Express & Engage

Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us and explore the different ways we can express ourselves and find a moment to de-stress.

Book Club | Stitch & Tell - Book Lovers

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for Stitch & Tell, a creative book club, where we will explore different literary worlds and work on a fiber arts project. This month, we're discussing Book Lovers by Emily Henry.

Arts | Bad Art Night - Become Your Favorite Artists!

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Come out and celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge: Color Our World by making some 'bad art.' Explore artists including Jackson Pollock, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Michelangelo, and Yayoi Kusama to unleash your wildest creativity! For the STEM lovers out there, come learn about and have fun with pendulum painting.

Language Learning | Basic English for Chinese Speakers

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us to learn English with a fluent English and Chinese speaker. You'll be learning how to use English in your day-to-day life.

STEM - Science | Pump Up Your Knowledge, Beat by Beat! - Partnered with Be Active Gwinnett

Tue, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

"Pump Up Your Knowledge, Beat by Beat!" Explore how the heart rate changes with exercise.

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Color Our World

Wed, Jul 23, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Early Learning | Toddler Time (Session 1)

Wed, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

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. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for our Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. Targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2 and their caregivers.

Literacy | Adventures with Phonics

Wed, Jul 23, 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 child listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Combat the summer slide and work on reading skills throughout the summer. Grades Pre K - 2nd.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime: Just Add Art!

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join Ms. Sarah for a colorful half-hour with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5). This storytime will showcase how words and art work together to create the beloved stories we see and enjoy.

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Grayson Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time (Session 2)

Wed, Jul 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Early Learning | Fire Truck Storytime

Wed, Jul 23, 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!

Wed, Jul 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! This week's storytime is a special fire truck storytime. For ages 2 and up.

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - 3D Printing with the Prusa

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Need help getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? Learning Lab staff lead a question-and-answer session and provide a social community space for working on cosplays. This CosMania session focuses on 3D printing.

Learning Labs | Sound Lab - Live Instrument Recording

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom

Audio production for beginners: Workstations, Audio Interfaces, and Microphones. We will be going over how to record live instruments such as guitars and microphones with Garageband.

STEM Science | Colorful Slime

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Enjoy making slime? Want to mix your own color? Join us for a fun program. Registration Required.

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Early Learning | Kindergarten, Here We Come

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Norcross Branch

Let's get ready for the upcoming school year! Join us for an extra boost before school to practice the ABCs & Numbers and work fine motor skills in a fun and educational way!

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Gaming | Board Game Design Workshop

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Do you like board games? Come learn how to make your own!

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten Here We Come

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school. For children, ages 4-5 who will be entering Kindergarten this fall.

Kindergarten Readiness | School Registration Event - Evento de Registro Escolar

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Need help signing up your child for school? Join us for this event, during which we will assist you in the registration process. ¿Necesita ayuda para inscribir a su hijo en la escuela? Acompáñanos en este evento donde le ayudaremos en el proceso de registro.

Early Learning | Un Poquito de Español

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Do you want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish language and culture? Join us every month for a unique experience full of fun, differently themed bilingual stories, games & crafts!

Environment | Wildflower Terrariums

Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Calling all children in grades K-4! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! In June and July, sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for a hands-on workshop that blends eco-friendly practices with the beauty of nature. With this program, you'll discover the art of sustainable creativity, and you'll learn to craft stunning terrariums using recycled materials!

Education | Reading Buddies

Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.

STEM - Science | Walking Water Rainbow

Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. This is a drop-in session. First come, first serve

Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us to learn about how water's chemical properties allow it to "walk" or travel against the forces of gravity, then create a rainbow of water of your own!

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - Intro to Tinkercad

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Learning Lab Makerspace #127

Getting your cosplay ready for CosMania? This session's topic is 3D modeling with Tinkercad, but you can bring questions on any aspect of cosplay.

Book Club | Themed Book Club

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Offsite

A friendly discussion about books that fit this month's theme: A Splash of Color - any book with a color in the title or strongly associated with a color.

Hobbies | Ukulele Club

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us for an evening of community music making as we play ukulele! Open to tweens & teens of any skill level. Supplies are limited - first come, first served. Feel free to bring your own!

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

The program is open 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.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime - Storytime for ages 3-5

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more! Targeted for the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Thu, Jul 24, 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.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime (Session 1)

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games and sing songs! This program is intended for ages 3-5, with caregiver(s). Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Early Learning | Family Storytime

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come join us for a Summer Storytime! Let's read some fun family stories and sing songs for movement and engagement!

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Learn to use the library?s sewing machines. Registration required.

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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime (Session 2)

Thu, Jul 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregiver(s). Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Arts | Back to School: Create Your Own Personalized Notebook

Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Get ready for the new school year with our Notebook DIY Personalization Workshop!

Education | Camp Cursive

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Come see how to elevate your writing skills by mastering the art of cursive writing! Join us on Thursdays to build your penmanship!

STEM - Science | Beaded State Flowers

Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Did you know that each of the fifty states has a special flower to represent them? Join us to learn more about flowers as state symbols then make colorful beaded flowers.

Arts | No Paint Brush Required!

Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us as we explore new ways to paint using non traditional items. Prepare to get messy as we create a beautiful masterpiece using our new "paint brushes".

Gaming | Dungeons & Drama

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Program of whimsy to ignite a passion for adventure.

Hobbies | Sewing Basics - Animal Friends

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us to learn how to create small, hand-sewn animal friends. Registration required.

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STEM - Science | The Science of Slime

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Curious about the science behind your favorite slime? Join us to learn all about slime and make some slime of your own!

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STEM - Science | Chameleon Color Wheels

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come to the library to learn about how chameleons change their colors, the reasons behind their cool trick, and the ways local lizards do the same thing. Participants will make their own color wheel chameleon to take home.

Language Learning | Movies in English

Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Watch, Discuss and Learn! Join us every other Thursday for our virtual ESL Movie Club to improve your vocabulary, English conversational and listening skills.

Culinary Arts | Juice Roulette

Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Experience the majesty of freshly made juice and participate in a gameshow to try new flavors and combinations.

Learning Labs | Starting A Daily Creative Practice

Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

Learn how to enhance your artistic practice and complete more projects by implementing a daily creative practice.

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Author Talk | Jane Austen's Bookshelf

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us in practicing conversational English on a variety of topics each week. We will learn new phrases and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join author and History Channel's Pawn Stars rare books specialist, Rebecca Romney, as she discusses her book "Jane Austen's Bookshelf."

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom

This is a weekly program dedicated to the craft of screenwriting! Attend this 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!

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Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Color Our World

Thu, Jul 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Fri, Jul 25, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Jul 25, 9:00am - 9:25am

Virtual

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

Early Learning | Meet Me at the Park! - Storytime at Grayson Park

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Offsite

Meet Ms. Becca at Grayson Park for some outside storytime fun! We'll sing silly songs, read engaging stories, and enjoy the outdoors. Recommended to dress for messy play and to bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you can!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time: Spin the Color Wheel!

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join Ms. Sarah for a colorful half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under. Each week this Summer, we will spin the color wheel to decide which color to highlight during our storytime!

Summer Reading | Splash Pad Storytime! - @Lilburn City Park; 76 Main Street, Lilburn 30047

Fri, Jul 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Offsite

Get outdoors for some stories, songs & fun!

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come!

Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Ms. Nikki for a very special storytime focused on kindergarten readiness! This program helps prepare rising kindergarteners for the big step of starting elementary school. Intended for children ages 4-5 who will start Kindergarten in Fall 2025. Registration required.

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - Post Processing 3D Prints for Cosplay

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Learning Lab Makerspace #127

This CosMania session focuses on post-processing techniques for 3D prints. Participants will learn how to turn their prints into fully finished, ready-to-use cosplay props and accessories.

Summer Reading | Glow in the Dark Foam Party - For Grades 6 - 12

Fri, Jul 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Celebrate the end of summer with glow in the dark foam!

Health & Wellness | Chair Yoga

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Children ages 6-11 are invited to join us to practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog.

Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Come bend, stretch, and use breathing techniques in an accessible and gentle yoga class--all without leaving your chair!

Arts | Visible Mending

Sat, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Is your favorite shirt in need of mending, but you don't know how to fix it? Come learn the art of Visible Mending with us as we utilize embroidery techniques to restore your clothes to a more fabulous state of being!

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Hobbies | Rebound - From Dusty Pages to Creative Wonders

Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Give old books new life through the art of paper crafting.

Arts | Petite Picasso Storytime

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for a storytime to unleash your inner abstract artist! We will sing silly songs, read inspiring books about Picasso and painting, and create works of colorful, abstract art! *Best to dress for a mess, as participants will be creating some messy art!*

Writing | Literary Magazine: Universal Scribbles - Color Our World

Sun, Jul 27, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine featuring your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is Color Our World.

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - Documenting Your Cosplay Construction

Sun, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Learning Lab Makerspace #127

Literacy | Read to Mr Bunbun

Sun, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Children ages 5+ are invited to practice their reading skills by reading to a friendly rabbit.

Learning Labs | Learning Lab Magic (The Gathering)

Sun, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join the Learning Labs as we embark on a quest to create free accessories and custom cards to heighten your Magic the Gathering gaming experience!

STEM - Science | Science Library: Color & Art - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Jul 28, 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 parent/or caregiver.

Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

STEM Science | Paleontology and Fossils!

Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn about the stone remains of plants and animals from millions of years ago, and we'll show you how to make your own imprint fossil!

Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!

STEM - Engineering | Lego Junior Builders: Free for All!

Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us monthly for a fun, creative and challenging Lego build. Children, ages 6-11, can engage their problem-solving and STEM abilities to make amazing projects.

Writing | I Survived: Teen Creative Writing Seminar

Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

We are sharing real stories of triumph through writing. Come tell yours through writing!

Book Cub | Kiss and Tell: Romance Book Club - "The Bodyguard" by Katherine Center

Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English can practice their fluency through daily life conversations.

Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for our Kiss & Tell Romance book club as we explore the slow burn to the happily ever after.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printer!

STEM - Technology | Digital Literacy Workshop

Mon, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Norcross Branch

This event is full

Book Club | Hamilton Mill Book Club

Mon, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a lively discussion every month about a book chosen by group members.

Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Join us for tummy time, stories for babies, parent-baby bonding, and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start!

Early Learning | Toddler Time - Storytime for ages 1-2

Tue, Jul 29, 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.

Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Early Learning | Baby and Me Yoga

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!

Tue, Jul 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Dads, Moms, and Grandparents welcome! Gather with your little ones for a 30 minute baby yoga class presented by Kidsfull Yoga.

This event is full

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come Camp!

Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Explore the Library | We're Going on a Scavenger Hunt - Exploring the Branch

Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Kids, join us for an adventure through our branch.

Learning Labs | Intro to Tinkercad

Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Attend this program to get an introduction on how to use the free website Tinkercad for creating your own 3D models! AGES 12+.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 22 2025 at 3:00pm

Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club

Tue, Jul 29, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Community | Creating a Postive School Environment

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us and Snellville PD in discussing how to create a positive school environment. The new school year is near, bring the kids to learn tips on how to cultivate a great learning environment.

Culinary Arts | History of Chocolate - Trivia and Tasting

Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn about the 4000 year long history of chocolate while participating in a fun chocolate trivia game! We will taste different kinds of chocolate and share our favorites.

Language Learning | Basic English for Chinese Speakers

Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us to learn English with a fluent English and Chinese speaker. You'll be learning how to use English in your day-to-day life.

Community | Locker Lamps & Fidget Key Rings

Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Make your own Locker Lamps and Fidget Key Rings as you get ready to go back to school.

Genealogy | Getting Started in Genealogy

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join experienced historical researcher Chuck Kays as we delve into the how-tos of genealogy. This program introduces participants to the fundamentals of genealogy and how to begin researching their family history.

Early Learning | Piano Preschool

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for a super fun musical evening with Dr. Yanni Chan from Musical Keys Piano Academy. She will introduce your preschooler to the basics of piano! For ages 3-6.

Learning Labs | Retro Game Design - Pico-8

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Learn retro video game design with the fantasy console, Pico-8!

Writing | Budding Authors' Writing Club

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Attention all aspiring writers! Do you find yourself yearning to unleash your imagination into the written word but are unsure of where to begin? Join us for our monthly Writing Club to help you grow as a writer and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for writing!

Health & Wellness | Infertility Support Group

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Join us virtually to discuss issues, build ways to boost self-care and mental health, and meet others who are on the same journey as you, navigating infertility.

Learning Labs | Make a Soup Bowl Hot Pad

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Need a project to practice your sewing skills? Join us and sew your own Soup Bowl Hot Pad!

Registration opens Tuesday, July 22 2025 at 6:00pm

Author Talk | Valerie Burns

Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Get ready for a murder mystery with a dash of romance and a whole lot of cake!

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

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Literacy | Adventures with Phonics

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

Mountain Park Branch

Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Combat the summer slide and work on reading skills throughout the summer. Grades Pre K - 2nd.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime: Just Add Art!

Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Grayson Branch

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

Wed, Jul 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for children ages 3-5.

Senior Living | BrainGames! A Lunch and Learn Workshop

Wed, Jul 30, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Wed, Jul 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Bring your own lunch and join other seniors for BrainGames! Stimulate your brain with games, puzzles, and conversations. Enjoy social, cognitive, and art therapy.

Summer Reading | Color Our World - International Friendship Day

Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a day of celebration of countries and cultures around the world!

Early Learning | Kindergarten, Here We Come

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Norcross Branch

Let's get ready for the upcoming school year! Join us for an extra boost before school to practice the ABCs & Numbers and work fine motor skills in a fun and educational way!

This event is full

Book Club | Anime Club

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

join us for monthly sessions to talk about all things anime.

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten Here We Come

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Health & Wellness | Taichi

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Practice Chen Style Taichi, New Frame, Routine One (83 Form), build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.

Culinary Arts | Natural Food Dye

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn how to make all natural food dyes!

Wed, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Calling all children in grades K-4! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! In June and July, sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Early Learning | Family Storytime

Wed, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our volunteer reading buddies. This is a drop-in session. First come, first serve

Wed, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

STEM - Engineering | Lego Club - Storytelling

Wed, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Are you looking for a fun challenge? Construct various shapes and designs utilizing Lego pieces and compete with others.

Book Club | Genre Jumpers - "The Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

This in-person book club will explore books from different genres every month. Fiction, Non Fiction, Graphic Novels, Sci-Fi and more! This month's book is "The Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead.

Learning Labs | Getting Started with Productivity Apps

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Learning Lab

Come learn how to use productivity apps like Notion to streamline your personal life or small business.

Book Club | The Love Lit Lounge - A Romance Book Club

Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Frequent visitor of the Romance aisle? Grab a seat and get comfy with your community members as we discuss this month's book selection.

Learning Labs | Mural Makers - A Hands-On Creative Workshop

Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom

Join the Learning Labs as we team up to create and paint our very own mural. This multi-part workshop series will show you how to collaborate to bring a large-scale project to life! 12+ and registration is required.

Author Talk | LaDarrion Williams - "Bones at the Crossroads"

Wed, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Celebrate the release of "Bones at the Crossroads" with USA Today and New York Times bestselling YA fantasy author LaDarrion Williams.

Book Club | Book Club On Tap - "Wellness" by Nathan Hill

Wed, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Exhibit Ale

Join us for a unique book club experience at your favorite local growler bar! This isn't your average book discussion - it's a relaxed, laid-back vibe with craft beer in hand.

Community | Community Helpers - Read Along with K9 Community Wellness Dog - Officer Rowan

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join us for a special storytime and come meet a local Community Engagement Officer and their K9 partner Officer Rowan who is a Community Wellness Dog!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime - Storytime for ages 3-5

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Early Learning | Family Storytime

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come join us for a Summer Storytime! Let's read some fun family stories and sing songs for movement and engagement!

Gaming | Dungeons & Drama

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Program of whimsy to ignite a passion for adventure.

Book Club | "I Survived" Book Club

Thu, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

A book club for kids designed to help them get reading by having a fun meeting once per month where we discuss a book from the popular series "I Survived".

Thu, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

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Gaming | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns

Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us in practicing conversational English on a variety of topics each week. We will learn new phrases and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Thu, Jul 31, 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!

Summer Reading | Harry Potter: First Edition - For the Original Fans of Harry Potter

Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Meeting Room

Join us at the library for a party to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday!

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting

Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom

This event is full

STEM - Science | Ecology - Bad Guys 2 Wildlife Exploration

Thu, Jul 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Go wild for the release of the Bad Guys 2 movie and explore how the "bad guys" of nature help the ecosystem!

Community | A - Z Back to School Fun

Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us for some back to school fun with stories, craft and activities, meet a police officer, and explore a fire truck.

Early Learning | Purposeful Play

Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Purposeful play develops many skills for children. Children develop stronger language, gross motor, fine motor, social skills, and many more.

Summer Reading | Splash Pad Storytime! - @Lilburn City Park; 76 Main Street, Lilburn 30047

Fri, Aug 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Offsite

Get outdoors for some stories, songs & fun!

Early Learning | Road Safety - How to Cross the Street Safely

Fri, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Come learn the importance of crossing guards and how to properly cross the street to help prep for school.

Learning Labs | Photo Retouching and Restoration

Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio #2

Learn how to digitize, restore and preserve old photos.

STEM - Technology l Cyber Celebration - Happy World Wide Web Day

Fri, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Celebrate World Wide Web Day at the library! Discover the history, impact, and future of the web.

Family | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with a trained therapy dog.

Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join in the fun and promote early literacy with the whole family as we read stories and sing songs! For children of all ages with a caregiver.

Community | Japanese Culture: Senbazuru

Sat, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn about the Japanese origami tradition of Senbazuru, or 1000 paper cranes. In the process, learn about the story of Sadako, a Japanese girl impacted by the Hiroshima bombing and make a paper crane to continue her legacy.

Learning Labs | CosMania Workshop - Drop-in and Finish Your Cosplay

Sun, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Arts | Drawn to Life - Shading a Drawing

Sun, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Learn how to take your drawing to the next level with shading! Connect with other artists learning how to draw and improve their skills.

Entrepreneurship | The Small Business Book Club - Presented by Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center

Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way for children ages 3 through 5.

Mon, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

This group isn't just about reading, it's about dynamic interactions that can reshape your business strategies. Join us to engage in insightful discussions and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.

STEM - Science | Homeschool Hangout - The Rainforest

Mon, Aug 04, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Dacula Branch

Come learn about all of the wonders of the rainforest, and check your knowledge by playing a game of pictionary!

Book Club | Adult Fiction Book Club

Mon, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Are you eager to find new reads and talk about books with other people? Join your fellow community members to discuss our read of the month every 1st Monday!

Mon, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!

Language Learning | Conversations In English

Mon, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Family | All About Cats!

Mon, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

August is filled with cat themed holidays. Let's celebrate by learning about cats and creating toys using a cat's favorite thing, recycled trash.

Gaming | Chess & Go

Mon, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Learn to play either Chess or Go, or just drop in to play a game. Beginners welcome!

Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English by practicing their English Fluency through Daily life conversation

Learning Labs | Premiere Pro for Beginners

Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn the basics of Adobe Premiere and how you can use it for your next project!

Registration opens Monday, July 28 2025 at 9:00am

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Aug 05, 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 - Storytime for ages 1-2

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Toddler Time includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.

Tue, Aug 05, 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.

Entrepreneurship| Seguros comerciales para pequeños negocios - Presentado por Prospera USA

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Come join us for Toddler Time! We read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Descubra cómo proteger su negocio ante riesgos comunes con el respaldo adecuado.

Tue, Aug 05, 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.

Lanuage Learning | Hello English

Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Toddler Storytime. Where we read stories and enjoy music & movement for our youngest listeners; babies and young toddlers ages 2 and under.

Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Practice English, increase your vocabulary and build up your confidence in a welcoming environment.

Early Learning | Baby and Me Yoga

Tue, Aug 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Dads, Moms, and Grandparents welcome! Gather with your little ones, for a 30 minute baby yoga class presented by Kidsfull Yoga. This program is intended for crawlers and beginning walkers, ages 3-12 months.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 22 2025 at 9:00am

Book Club | Mystery & Crime Book Club

Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Tue, Aug 05, 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 "The Third Grave" by Lisa Jackson.

Book Club | Fiction Book Club

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a discussion of "The Five Star Weekend" by Elin Hilderbrand.

Gaming | Dungeons and Dragons and Donuts

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dacula Branch

Want to learn about Dungeons and Dragons? Know about Dungeons and Dragons but want to find others to play with? Come to this program meet like minded teens and solve problems in a short-form campaign.

Hobbies | Chess Club

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join our club to learn to play chess. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate.

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Education | Discover How to Study

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. First come; first served. Students must bring a homework assignment.

Gaming | Chess & Go

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us to learn and play Chess or Go!

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

A new school year is here! Learn about ways to destress, different studying techniques, and library resources that you can use to prepare.

Gaming | Chess Boards & Checker Crowns

Tue, Aug 05, 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!

Gaming | Let's Role! - Dungeons & Dragons

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Grayson Branch

Ready for adventure, but looking for a group to play with? Join us as we learn and play Dungeons and Dragons in a short-form campaign.

Learning Labs | Game Makers Group

Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

This is a weekly discussion group where we will cover a wide array of game-making topics and provide optional challenges and projects for aspiring game creators.

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

STEM - Technology | Super Searchers - Your Guide to Effective Online Searching

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Centerville Branch

Search engines are powerful tools - but knowing how to use them effectively is key to finding what you need! Join us to level up your search skills.

Early Learning | Preschool storytime

Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5).

Early Learning | Preschool Stations

Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

All Aboard, Our Preschool Train of Learning! Join us for an Early Learning experience for Preschoolers. Stopping at different stations to learn and improve our skills in reading and exploration.

Wed, Aug 06, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Health & Wellness | Taichi

Wed, Aug 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for children ages 3-5.

Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Practice Chen Style Taichi, New Frame, Routine One (83 Form), build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.

STEM - Science | Super Science - Crystals

Wed, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us as we explore the science of crystal formations and how they are created. For ages 6 - 11.

Early Learning | Silly Circus Storytime!

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your own set or use one of ours!

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for a silly circus storytime! We will sing fun circus tunes, read amusing books, and enjoy circus activity stations!

Learning Labs | Mural Makers - A Hands-On Creative Workshop

Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Makerspace Classroom

Thu, Aug 07, 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.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime - Storytime for ages 3-5

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more! Targeted for the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Thu, Aug 07, 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. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Hobbies | Homeschool Hangout: Teen Edition

Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us at our Norcross library for stories, songs, and movement!

Thu, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Dacula Branch

Beadwork is a universal artform, dating back millennia on almost every continent! Today, it's still everywhere in jewelry and clothes, toys and home decor, and fine art. Get creative with beadwork and make your own custom keychain or jewelry!

Literacy | Reading Paws

Thu, Aug 07, 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.

STEM - Science | Humble Horseshoe Crabs

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come learn all about the strange and amazing living fossils: horseshoe crabs! Participants will be able to make their own horseshoe crab to take home!

Language Learning | Movies In English

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Watch, Discuss and Learn! Join us every other Thursday for our virtual ESL Movie Club to improve your vocabulary, English conversational and listening skills!

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

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

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Thu, Aug 07, 4:30pm - 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, Aug 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Writing | Writers Club - Theme: Beginnings

Thu, Aug 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Thu, Aug 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Looking for a space dedicated towards the craft of writing? Come join Snellville's 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: Beginnings!

STEM - Mathematics | Math Club

Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Math Club will help students learn basic math concepts and improve their skills! A program for kids in grades 3-5.

Cancelled

Early Learning | Un Poquito de Español - A little bit of Spanish

Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us in practicing conversational English on a variety of topics each week. We will learn new phrases and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Do you want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish? Join Ms. Mirka for a weekly storytime full of fun, bilingual stories, songs, and more!

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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.

Early Learning | Babies and Toddlers Storytime

Thu, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.

Community | Mythical Monster Cards

Fri, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for a magical adventure where you'll bring to life your very own mythical creatures out of your own art! Whether it's a fierce dragon, a petrifying Medusa, or the sacred Thunderbird, the possibilities are endless.

Culinary Arts | Lilburn's Little Chefs

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with a trained therapy dog.

Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lilburn Branch

Learn hands-on simple cooking activities for little ones to teach them basic kitchen safety, hygiene, and healthy eating habits, while developing essential skills. For children 3-8 years old and their caregivers.

Rescheduled

Early Learning | Number Camp - Number Sense & Counting

Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

New date Saturday, August 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Suwanee Branch

Join Ms. Nikki to explore numbers and math! We will read books, sing songs, play games, and use sensory exploration to help us learn different preschool math concepts. This program is intended for preschoolers, ages 3-6, and their caregivers.

Library Talk | Know Your Rights Workshop - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta

Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

General information and know your rights education for Georgia immigrant families and communities.

Explore the Library | Finding Your Perfect Read - Vega Workshop

Sat, Aug 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn how to use Vega, our cataloging site, to find exactly what you want to read!

Literacy | Celebrate National Book Lovers' Day!

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Celebrate your love of books by visiting us for an afternoon dedicated to bookish activities!

Community | Pirate Treasure Hunt

Sat, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Ahoy, mateys! Join us for a swashbuckling pirate treasure hunt where kids can dig for hidden loot and uncover exciting surprises!

Early Learning | National Book Lover's Day Storytime!

Sat, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for a storytime to celebrate National Book Lover's Day! We will sing silly songs, read classic picture books, and make book themed crafts to share our love of reading.

Learning Labs | CosMania Runway Show

Sat, Aug 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Duluth Branch

Come see our Coplayers show off their work as they compete to win over $2000 total in prize money! Cheer them on as they strut their stuff in the library and watch the awards show.

STEM - Technology | Yummy Science - Solar Ovens

Sun, Aug 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us and make your own solar-powered pizza box oven to bake a sweet s'mores treat in. No fire required!

Learning Labs | Editing for Youtube

Sun, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn how to maintain an audience's attention with your editing

Sun, Aug 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.

Mon, Aug 11, 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.

Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way for children ages 3 through 5.

Book Club | Murder with a Twist - Mystery/Fiction Book Club - "The Banker's Wife" by Cristina Alger

Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join Ms. Sarah for a special monthly program designed just for infants!

Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us in discussing this month's selection, "The Banker's Wife" by Cristina Alger.

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Aug 11, 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).

Mon, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Five Forks 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!

Education | I/DD: Your Best Life Skills

Mon, Aug 11, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Virtual

Join us online for a fun session about following directions.

STEM - Science l Let's Make Kinetic Sand

Mon, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Celebrate National Play in the Sand Day by making your own kinetic sand!

Culinary Arts | DIY Baby Food - Sweet Potato Puree'

Mon, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us to see a demo, test samples, and learn how to make fresh and nutritious food for babies' little tummies.

Gaming | Magic: The Gathering

Mon, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!

Mon, Aug 11, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Come together with your Lawrenceville community as we dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering! Open to beginners and experienced players alike.

Health & Wellness | Library Play Day - With Live Healthy Gwinnett

Mon, Aug 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive play, fun games, crafts, and more!

Community | Stitching Society - No matter the needle or hook, join our club for help!

Mon, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Bring your works in progress, your questions, and your roadblocks. We can solve them together with our monthly club for crafts!

Language Learning | Conversations In English

Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English by practicing their English Fluency through Daily life conversation

Family | Evening Storytime

Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for a special nighttime storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes; pajamas are encouraged! For children of all ages with a caregiver.

Community | Back-to-School Bingo Night

Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us for our kick-off to back to school week. Bingo, Prizes, and a Cricut demo, oh my!

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Early Learning | Todder Time

Tue, Aug 12, 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.

Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime

Tue, Aug 12, 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.

Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Norcross Branch

Join us for tummy time and stories for stories, parent and baby bonding, and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start!

Early Learning | Toddler Time - Storytime for ages 1-2

Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Toddler Time includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.

Tue, Aug 12, 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.

Finance & Budget | Smart Money for Parents

Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Come join us for Toddler Time! We read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Learn how to budget, save, and plan for you and your children.

Tue, Aug 12, 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.

Lanuage Learning | Hello English

Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Toddler Storytime. Where we read stories and enjoy music & movement for our youngest listeners; babies and young toddlers ages 2 and under.

Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Practice English, increase your vocabulary and build up your confidence in a welcoming environment.

Tue, Aug 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Ms. Nikki for a special tummy time just for babies designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills! For pre-walkers, ages 1 and under.

Tue, Aug 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students, in grades 1-5, who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.

Family | International Youth Day

Tue, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Tue, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Did you know today is International Youth Day? Join us for a family day and the kids are the star!

Community | Living in a Tiny House - Presentation by the MicroLife Institute

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Will Johnston, Founder of the MicroLife Institute, will explain how advocating for tiny houses can contribute to a more fair and inclusive society.

Culinary Arts | Kids Culinary - Pancakes

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

This program helps kids develop essential life skills, fosters creativity, and promotes independence.

Registration opens Monday, July 28 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

To provide homework help to kids in grades K-8.

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Arts | Cartoonist's Club - Make Your Own Manga

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us each month to explore a different style of comics! This month, we'll go over the unique aspects of creating a manga, brainstorming ideas, storyboarding, character design and skating in this Make Your Own Manga session!

Gaming | Chess Boards & Checker Crowns

Tue, Aug 12, 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!

Culinary Arts | Tasty Meals on a Budget - Stuffed Shells

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

A fun and flavorful culinary workshop where we'll explore how to create delicious, budget-friendly meals for under $20. Registration is Required.

Arts | Beyond Words - Illustrate the Story

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Picture books aren't just for kids! Explore the world of book illustrations! Create your own artwork inspired by your favorite book scenes and characters using hands-on craft techniques.

Learning Labs | Game Makers Group

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

This is a weekly discussion group where we will cover a wide array of game-making topics and provide optional challenges and projects for aspiring game creators.

STEM - Science | Build a Space Colony

Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Come learn about living in space and work with others to build a space colony!

Book Club | ATL Reads Virtual Book Club - Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James

Tue, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

ATL Reads Book Club welcomes all who enjoy reading a variety of genres.

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

Wed, Aug 13, 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.

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Early Learning | Preschool storytime

Wed, Aug 13, 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.

Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5).

Early Learning | Preschool Stations

Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

All Aboard, Our Preschool Train of Learning! Join us for an Early Learning experience for Preschoolers. Stopping at different stations to learn and improve our skills in reading and exploration.

Community | Norcross Connect - Friendship Day

Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Socialize with the community while learning a new skill. Participants will craft decorative canvas bags.

Cancelled

Early Learning | Toddler Time (Session 2)

Wed, Aug 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Early Learning | Music & Movement

Wed, Aug 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for a fun program that uses music, wiggles, and giggles to show the connection between reading and rhythm! This program is designed for kids, ages 3 and up.

Wed, Aug 13, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Community | Homeschool Hangout

Wed, Aug 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for children ages 3-5.

Wed, Aug 13, 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Calling Homeschool families! Please join us for a Homeschool Hangout!

Learning Labs | Make a Cord Pouch

Wed, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Need a project to practice your sewing skills? Join us and sew a cord pouch to carry your device charge cord!

Registration opens Wednesday, August 6 2025 at 1:00pm

Hobbies | Community Crochet: Sunflower Bookmark

Wed, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us to connect with other crafters in the community and crochet a sunflower bookmark! For new and experienced crocheters. Materials provided while supplies last.

Health & Wellness | Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group - Community and Conversations

Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Community and Conversations: an Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group. This is a safe space to share thoughts and experiences involving the care of your loved ones with Alzheimer's.

Learning Labs | Bros Who Sew - Eye Mask

Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Learning Lab

Are you a teen who has already taken the sewing basics course and want to practice your sewing? Join us to learn about using the machine and sewing your own eye mask!

Registration opens Wednesday, August 6 2025 at 2:00pm

College Prep | Surviving Senioritis

Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

"Surviving Senioritis" is your ultimate chill-and-thrive zone: come hang out, de-stress, and get real about finishing senior year strong with games, snacks, DIYs, and survival tips for what's next!

Health & Wellness | Taichi

Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Practice Chen Style Taichi, New Frame, Routine One (83 Form), build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.

Education | The Science of Studying

Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Get the most out of your study time! Learn tips and tricks to smarter studying and let us show you how the library can help.

STEM - Science | Ice Cream

Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join this fun and frosty event to learn how ice cream is made!

Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader!

Hobbies | Awesome Art - Frida Kahlo's Self Portraits

Wed, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Calling all children in grades K-4! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! In August and September, sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Budding artist? Join us! Come learn about different materials and methods of art and create your own masterpiece! (Please dress to be messy!)

Education | Cursive Writing for Kids

Wed, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn how to write in cursive

STEM - Science | International Left Handers Day

Wed, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Are you a lefty?! Lefties and Righties are both welcome to celebrate with us at the Grayson branch as we learn more about being left-handed and how our brains play a role in which hand we use the most! Then challenge yourself to create art with your non-dominant hand!

Explore the Library | Tutor.com Workshop - Tutor.com Taller

Wed, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join our workshop where we'll teach you about the resources tutor.com has to offer and how to use it. This will be a bilingual program so any Spanish Speakers are welcome to come! Acompáñanos para un taller sobre Tutor.com. Les enseñaremos los recursos que ofrece y cómo usar el sitio. Este es un programa bilingüe de Inglés a Espanol.

Explore the Library | Zine-Making with JSTOR

Wed, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Come learn how to utilize our library resource, JSTOR. We'll use JSTOR to research old comics and scholarly journals on zine-making and then make our own Zines!

Learning Labs | Mural Makers - A Hands-On Creative Workshop

Wed, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Jobs & Career | Resume Workshop

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Looking for a job, and not sure how to create a resume, or need to polish your current one? Join us for a resume workshop and learn best practices and tips on resume styles, formatting, and creating a winning resume that will stand out to employers. Please bring a physical copy of your resume (drafts accepted) for peer and professional review.

Community | A Knitting & Crocheting Meet-Up

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us in knitting and crocheting while connecting with other community members! All skill levels are welcome.

Learning Labs | Photo Editing w/ Photoshop

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Learning Lab

Learn how to alter and retouch photos easily using Adobe Photoshop!

Author Talk | Jacinta Howard

Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join Jacinta Howard as she discusses her newest romance novel, "When Forty Blooms."

Environment | Protecting Your Home and Health - Developing Radon Awareness

Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for an info session, presented by AirSafe Environmental, to learn about radon and how to protect your home and family from exposure!

Thu, Aug 14, 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 caregiver(s).

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime - Storytime for ages 3-5

Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Health & Wellness | Stretch It Out: Morning Yoga

Thu, Aug 14, 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. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Welcome to Stretch it out: Morning Yoga! Join us as we explore health and mindfulness through basic gentle yoga led by a librarian.

Entrepreneurship | Grow Your Business - Lunch & Learn with Reference Solutions

Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us at our Norcross library for stories, songs, and movement!

Thu, Aug 14, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Learn how to use the U.S. Business and Consumer Modules to target specific groups of businesses or individuals who may most likely be interested in your products or services.

Cancelled

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime (Session 2)

Thu, Aug 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Book Club | Adult Book Club

Thu, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a friendly discussion of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson.

Book Club | Open Your World Book Club - For People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Thu, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us virtually each week as we read The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain together! Registration required.

Book Club | The Next Chapter Book Club

Thu, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us as we discuss "The Woman in the Library" by Sulari Gentill.

STEM | Celebrate National Science Week

Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us for our STEM program to celebrate National Science Week. We will explore our Gwinnett County Public Library Constellations & Space kit.

Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

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

Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Family | Library Leg It, Look & Loan

Thu, Aug 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Thu, Aug 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us and choose your own adventure! Leg it: We invite you to circuit the Collins Hill Library on foot or Look: Seek out six hidden library treasures or Loan: Choose from a curated stash of library books to borrow! All are welcome to indulge in all three!

Arts | Foil & Foliage!

Thu, Aug 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Kids, come learn how to create your own colorful Foil Leaf Art from a tree or plant leaf!

Community | Magic: The Gathering

Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Come together with your community as we take a dive into the world's most popular trading card game - Magic: The Gathering! Open to beginners and experienced players alike. Rated ages 13+.

Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

To provide homework help to kids in grades K-8.

Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

STEM - Mathematics | Baseball Math

Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Come to the library and learn how to form math sentences playing a fun baseball-themed board game.

Education | Broaden Your Vocabulary with Bananagrams!

Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Are you looking for a fun new way to learn words? Join us for a game of Bananagrams where we will test our word knowledge and dissect new words!

Arts | Back-to-School Buttons

Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Start off the school year by decorating your backpack with buttons! Plus, learn about the ways the library can help you in the new school year.

Writing | Writers Club: Comedy

Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

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. This month's writing theme: Comedy!

Community | Teen Advisory Council

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Council (TAC) meeting where you can help with library programs and earn volunteer credit!

Gaming | Chess Knight

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Love to play chess? Join us for an hour of gameplay. All levels and ages are welcome. Registration is required.

Registration opens Thursday, July 31 2025 at 6:00pm

Early Learning | Pajama Storytime

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Duluth Branch

Bring your favorite stuffed animal and/or blanket and join Ms. Sarah for an evening storytime in your pajamas.

Culinary Arts | Southern Snackin'

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Come on down and learn what it takes to make your future favorite snack.

Early Learning | Un Poquito de Español - A little bit of Spanish

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Do you want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish? Join Ms. Mirka for a weekly storytime full of fun, bilingual stories, songs, and more!

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Culinary Arts | Money Saving Freezer Breakfasts

Thu, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Are mornings a rush now that school has started? Join us to learn how to serve yourself or your family a nutritious breakfast.

Heath & Wellness | Car Seat Check: Safety First!

Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch

Drive through Duluth for our car seat check as Gwinnett County assists us in making sure our children are safe in their car seats and in the car!

Early Learning | Babies and Toddlers Storytime

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.

Jobs & Career | Mobile Career Center - Career Fair

Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Norcross Branch

Looking for a new job or a career change? Let the Mobile Career Center help you.

Early Learning | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Aug 16, 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.

Literacy | Back to School with the Babysitter's Club

Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

If you love the Baby-Sitter's Club, you'll want to join us for this program!

Health & Wellness | Chair Yoga

Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Education | Reading Paws

Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Have a shy or nervous reader? A patient and furry friend would like to hear your child read their favorite story to them.

Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Come bend, stretch, and use breathing techniques in an accessible and gentle yoga class, all without leaving your chair!

Gaming | LEGO Challenge Race

Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Grab some teammates and see if you can win our LEGO Challenge Race!

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

Do you have an idea for a sewing project, but you're not sure how to use a sewing machine? This program is for you!

Registration opens Saturday, August 9 2025 at 1:00pm

STEM - Technology | Reel Talk: Movie Production Workshop

Sat, Aug 16, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Get hands-on video production experience by making your own short film at the library! Teens (ages 13-18)

Hobbies | Bad Art - Pointillism

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Art doesn't need to be perfect. Join us to paint bad art and relieve stress. This month we'll focus on pointillism.

Literacy | Read to Oliver the Cat

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Practice your reading while you visit with Oliver the therapy cat.

Community | Chinese Folk Dance

Sat, Aug 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Join us for an astonishing Chinese folk dance performance presented by the Snow Angels Dance Group and learn about Chinese history and culture.

Author Talk | Lo Patrick - "Fast Boys and Pretty Girls"

Sat, Aug 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join author Lo Patrick as she discusses her newest novel, "Fast Boys and Pretty Girls", a gritty, coming-of-age, slow-burn Southern mystery with devastating characters and a twist that will leave you aching.

Literacy | Read to Mr Bunbun

Sun, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Children ages 5+ are invited to practice their reading skills by reading to a friendly rabbit.

Health & Wellness | Interplay

Sun, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Duluth Branch

Sun, Aug 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Aug 18, 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.

Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for a special tummy time just for babies designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!

Mon, Aug 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way for children ages 3 through 5.

Health & Wellness | Identifying Health Misinformation

Mon, Aug 18, 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).

Mon, Aug 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Centerville Branch

At times, searching the web can feel so confusing! This program is designed to help you and your loved ones develop skills to determine the facts from the fiction about the medical information we find online.

Entrepreneurship | The Small Business Book Club - Presented by Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center

Mon, Aug 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

This group isn't just about reading, it's about dynamic interactions that can reshape your business strategies. Join us to engage in insightful discussions and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.

Learning Labs | Open House

Mon, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Come find a community and discover what creative projects you can work on with the Learning Labs.

Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club - "The Turn of the Key" by Ruth Ware

Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Offsite

A crime, a disappearance, or a mysterious happening - if trouble's brewing, it may be on our menu! Join Grayson's Mystery Book Club in reading this month's selection, "The Turn of the Key" by Ruth Ware!

Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!