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Social Equity Alliance

BIPOC Mental Health
2022-10-20 18:30:00 2022-10-20 19:30:00 America/New_York Social Equity Alliance Join GCPL in an open discussion of social issues that affect our community. For the month of October, we will discuss BIPOC Mental Health - BIPOC communities face different types of barriers to receiving quality mental health treatment and mental health care equity. Virtual - Adult Programming

Thursday, October 20
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-10-20 18:30:00 2022-10-20 19:30:00 America/New_York Social Equity Alliance Join GCPL in an open discussion of social issues that affect our community. For the month of October, we will discuss BIPOC Mental Health - BIPOC communities face different types of barriers to receiving quality mental health treatment and mental health care equity. Virtual - Adult Programming

Virtual

Adult Programming

Join GCPL in an open discussion of social issues that affect our community. For the month of October, we will discuss BIPOC Mental Health - BIPOC communities face different types of barriers to receiving quality mental health treatment and mental health care equity.

Join GCPL in an open discussion of social issues that affect our community. For the month of August, we will discuss Intersectional Environmentalism, as we do a deep dive into the article  - "Mental Illness Doesn't Discriminate, So Why Do Bipoc Communities Have Difficulty Accessing Care?". Please make sure to read the article ahead of the program.

Gwinnett County Public Library presents a bi-monthly discussion club that explores articles about race, gender, immigration, poverty, and criminal justice issues. It is intended to give readers the opportunity to explore current social issues more deeply. Join us every third Thursday of every other month from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm via Zoom. See you there!

Registration is required to access this program. 

*Adult Services

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Adults |

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Hours
Mon, Oct 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Oct 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sun, Oct 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Upcoming events

Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia - via Google Classroom
Thu, Oct 06, All day
Virtual
Compete in a virtual Hispanic Heritage Month trivia game!
Register
Atlanta Pride - via Google Classroom
Thu, Oct 06, All day
Virtual
Celebrate Atlanta Pride with fun activities found in our Google Classroom!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Five Forks Branch
Stories, Songs, and Rhymes! Join us as we spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get you ready to learn. Ages 3ish-5 with a caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch 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.
ABC123 Kindergarten, Here We Come
Thu, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Prepare your child to enter kindergarten by practicing reading skills!
For the Birds
Thu, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hamilton Mill Branch
An Expedition: Community Science program. In recognition of World Migratory Bird Day on October 8th, families are invited to join us as we talk about birds: why they are important and how we can help them.
Music and Movement
Thu, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join us for a fun program that uses music, wiggles and giggles to show the connection between reading and rhythm!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Join us for a morning of fun stories, rhymes, and songs that will promote early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills!
My Digital Library: Newspaper & Magazines
Thu, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to learn about the library's digital access to newspapers and magazines.
It's a Puppet Show! - featuring Hispanic Heritage stories...
Thu, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Join the GCPL Puppeteers for a puppet show honoring Hispanic authors!
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants. This program will introduce books, baby sign language, rhymes, songs, and sensory play to babies and their parent or caregiver.
Digital Resource of the Day - Tumblebooks (ages 0-5)
Thu, Oct 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Snellville Branch
Want to know more about our Digital Resources? Come and visit us at the Snellville branch, we can help!
Let's Learn the Arabic Alphabet
Thu, Oct 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join author Lara Dempsey as she reads her book, Arabic Alphabet & the World of Animals, followed by activities to practice writing the Arabic alphabet.
Young Makers - Make a Stop Motion Animation
Thu, Oct 06, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Suwanee Branch
In this class for kids and teens, you'll be creating our own stop motion animation.
Registration is now closed
Fall Break Science Sandbox - Awesome Experiments for Elementary School Kids
Thu, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch
With the help of leaders and volunteers, kids will gain an understanding of real scientific phenomena and learn how to draw conclusions from experiments - just like real scientists do.
It's a Puppet Show! - featuring Hispanic Heritage stories...
Thu, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Join the GCPL Puppeteers for a puppet show honoring Hispanic authors!
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Thu, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Alzheimer's causes changes in memory, thinking, and behavior that is not normal in aging. This program is presented by the Alzheimer's Association.
Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
STEM-tastic!
Thu, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Join us for some simple machines inspired activities during this month’s STEM.
Jr. Einstein’s STEAM Ahead - The Bones Inside Me
Thu, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Join us for STEAM activities geared for K- 2nd graders! This month we will be looking at skeletons.
Homework Help
Thu, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions and our volunteers will assist you.
Cooking Up Culture - Kids Edition
Thu, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Cook a traditional side dish and learn about its place in history as well as Hispanic culture.
ESL Movie Club
Thu, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Watch, Discuss and Learn! Join us for our virtual ESL Movie Club to improve your vocabulary, English conversational and listening skills!
Register
Homework Help
Thu, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Math Club
Thu, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Math club will help students learn basic math concepts and improve their skills as they play fun, interactive math games to develop critical thinking skills and boost student confidence through teamwork and collaboration.
Reading Club
Thu, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us at the Duluth Branch for Reading Club! Registration is required for this event.
Register
World Culture Trivia
Thu, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Five Forks Branch
In honor of Diversity Awareness Month, test your knowledge of cultures around the globe!
Alzheimer & Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Thu, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us at the Dacula Branch to discuss issues and mental health involving the care for your loved ones with Alzheimer’s.
Lithophane 3D Printing: Jack-O’-Lantern
Thu, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Centerville Branch
Do you love Halloween but don’t want to clean out pumpkins every year? Join the Learning Labs as we learn how to prepare and print a Pumpkin Lithophane using our 3D printers!
Person to Person Mental Health Support Group
Thu, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join others in the community in a judgment free and encouraging environment to face the difficulties of life. Receive support and resources that can help with a variety of challenges.
Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime books for kids....
Thu, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Virtual
Soothing stories for your little one before going to bed.
Atlanta Pride - via Google Classroom
Fri, Oct 07, All day
Virtual
Celebrate Atlanta Pride with fun activities found in our Google Classroom!
Little Naturalist: Trees
Fri, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Five Forks Branch
Join us for our monthly Little Naturalist program! Learn about different aspects of nature and the world around you. This month we'll be talking about trees!
Genealogy Club
Fri, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Get together with fellow family history enthusiasts to talk about genealogy resources and get advice on researching your family tree.
Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!
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Babies and Tots Storytime
Fri, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us at Duluth Library Branch for a special storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under! Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to our littlest readers!
Intro to 3D Printing - with Prusa Printers
Fri, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Interested in learning how to print 3D models? Join us in the Makerspace for a demo on the Prusa 3D Printers!
Fire Safety for Families
Fri, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Suwanee Branch
Join us in celebrating Fire Safety Month and learn how to keep our homes and families safe from fires.
Atlanta Pride - via Google Classroom
Sat, Oct 08, All day
Virtual
Celebrate Atlanta Pride with fun activities found in our Google Classroom!
Haunted History - via Google Classroom
Sat, Oct 08, All day
Virtual
Discover spooky stories and local legends!
Homework Help
Sat, Oct 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Meet the Beekeeper!
Sat, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch
Meet Angela Wilbanks, official beekeeper for the Duluth Branch observational beehive!
Lego Club
Sat, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a morning of lego fun on the 2nd Saturday of every month! Children, ages 5 & up, can build cities, creatures, robots, and more.
Doggie Tales
Sat, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
Come practice reading with a therapy dog!
Big Read Kickoff: A Community Celebration - with Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia
Sat, Oct 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join Gwinnett County Public Library and the Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia for a kickoff celebration of the community Big Read centered around Yaa Gyasi’s award-winning novel, "Homegoing".
Small Biz HR Series - HR Essentials for Small Businesses and Developing Employees
Sat, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Learn about the HR essentials every employer should know for their small business.
It's a Puppet Show! - featuring Hispanic Heritage stories...
Sat, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join the GCPL Puppeteers for a puppet show honoring Hispanic authors!
READing Paws
Sat, Oct 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Children 5 - 10 years old can practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog.
Sew a Harvest Pillow
Sat, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Interested in learning to sew? Join us for an easy DIY harvest pillow project.
This event is full
Travel with Mango Languages - Spanish
Sat, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch
Are you planning the trip of your dreams? Communicate with confidence in any language when you travel with Mango Languages.
It's a Puppet Show! - featuring Hispanic Heritage stories...
Sat, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join the GCPL Puppeteers for a puppet show honoring Hispanic authors!
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage - StoryWalk @Dacula Park
Sat, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dacula Branch
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage, Join us on October 8th for a StoryWalk that promotes literacy, health, exercise, and movement in the community.
Atlanta Pride - via Google Classroom
Sun, Oct 09, All day
Virtual
Celebrate Atlanta Pride with fun activities found in our Google Classroom!
Sensory Storytime
Sun, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us for a special storytime designed for children with sensory processing differences. Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes during a fun-filled morning! Registration Required.
Register
Create with the Cricut
Sun, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Learn how to use the Cricut Maker and Cricut Design Space software for your projects.
Chess Club
Sun, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Interested in or love chess?
Hour of Code: Archery!
Sun, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch
Learn how to code your own archery game using Scratch and our step-by-step instructions.
Book Buddies
Sun, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.
Chess Club
Sun, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.
Hangul Day! - (Korean Alphabet Day)
Sun, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Let’s learn the Korean alphabet’s special history and learn how to write it with traceable worksheets for Hangul Day!
Make a text adventure with Python
Sun, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn how to create a text-based adventure game in Python.
Spill Lit - A YA Podcast - Writer Wrong? Part Two
Mon, Oct 10, All day
Virtual
GCPL's own podcast about YA literature!
Let's Talk - Session A
Mon, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Practice English Conversation with themes on a variety of topics!
Register
Storytime @Alexander Park - 800 Old Snellville Highway; Lawrenceville 30044
Mon, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!
Homeschool "Libratory"
Mon, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join the Dacula staff for a STEAM program every month for homeschool students and caregivers.
English in Your Language - Japanese
Mon, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.
Register
Toddler Time
Mon, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under.
Baby & Me Storytime
Mon, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson Branch for a special storytime just for babies designed to develop their earliest literacy skills!
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 10, 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. Through books, music, rhymes and movement activities to our preschool listeners.
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for toddlers, ages 2 and under, this storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.
Library-on-the-Move! - @Alexander Park
Mon, Oct 10, 11:10am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Borrow books from the GCPL Mobile Library!
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Library storytimes promote early literacy skills that help children become ready to read.
Open Your World Book Club
Mon, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.
Register
Let’s Talk Session B
Mon, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Centerville Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
It's a Puppet Show! - featuring Hispanic Heritage stories...
Mon, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join the GCPL Puppeteers for a puppet show honoring Hispanic authors!
Citzenship: Civics Prep
Mon, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Join us in your journey towards U.S. citizenship in this FREE 7 week course learning the civics portion of the citizenship test while working on English reading and writing skills.
Cooking Up Culture - Kids Edition, Part 2
Mon, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Come make a classic appetizer and learn about its place in history and Hispanic culture.
Book Buddies
Mon, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.
Reading Buddies at Grayson
Mon, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grayson Branch
Designed for school-age children from 6-10 years old, Reading Buddies allows children to practice their oral reading skills one-on-one by reading out loud to a grown up! Perfect for helping students keep up with or increase their reading abilities.
Rescheduled
K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club
Mon, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Monday, October 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch
K - 2nd graders, come and build your math skills with games, technology, and lots of fun! Registration required.
K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club
Mon, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch
K - 2nd graders, come and build your math skills with games, technology, and lots of fun! Registration required.
Register
U.S. Citizenship Classes
Mon, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Join us in your journey towards U.S. citizenship in this FREE 8 week course learning the civics portion of the citizenship test while working on English reading and writing skills.
This event is full
Homework Help
Mon, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our reading buddies.
Bilingual Storytime
Mon, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dacula Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs in English and Spanish!
Sewing Machine Basics
Mon, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Interested in learning how to sew?
This event is full
VR Field Trip: Poisonous Animals and Plants of the Amazon
Mon, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a field trip in VR and experience some of the world's wonders first hand! Explore Poisonous Animals and Plants of the Amazon. All ages welcome!
Practice for Your Driver's Test
Mon, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Are you studying to get your driver’s license? Join us to take a practice exam and test your knowledge.
Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Hello, ¡Hola!
Mon, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
A class for people to learn and practice their conversational Spanish.
Let’s Talk
Mon, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Let’s Talk is a relaxed place for English language learners to practice their skills.
Haunted History - via Google Classroom
Tue, Oct 11, All day
Virtual
Discover spooky stories and local legends!
Tummy Time
Tue, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
For pre-walker babies and their parents/caregivers. Playtime for children and time for adults to meet other families in the community.
Let's Talk - Session D
Tue, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Collins Hill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!
Canceled
Second Time Around Book Club
Tue, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch
Read a book you may have missed, or read a book again. August’s book is "The Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See.
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Five Forks Branch
Stories, Songs, Rhymes, and Play! Join us as we spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get you moving.
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch 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.
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Help toddlers learn to be attentive and follow directions, develop a love of stories and books, and develop reading readiness skills.
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 11, 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.
Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Tue, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!
Register
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Library storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read. Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games and sing songs!
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy for babies and young toddlers ages 2 and under. Through simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to our youngest listeners.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read with stories, games and songs!
Let's Talk Session E
Tue, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Practice English conversation with themes on a variety of topics!
Register
Open Your World Book Club: - for Adults/Teens w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Tue, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.
Subs and Dubs Club
Tue, Oct 11, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Centerville Branch
Love comics, webtoon, or graphic novels of any kind? Join Subs and Dubs Club where we discuss what we’re currently reading and watching.
Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library
Tue, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.
Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
Family LIT Night - Match Me!
Tue, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Let the fun begin as we mix and you match! Join us for an animated game of Match Me using items in our neighborhood and sight words on various levels.
Homework Help
Tue, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions and our volunteers will assist you.
Snellville Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville branch for Reading Buddies! Online and In-Person sessions are available; registration is required.
Register
USA Explorers
Tue, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us on a scavenger hunt to build a map of the United States. This month learn about the Mid-Atlantic!
Homework Help
Tue, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
English in Your Language - Spanish
Tue, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
A meeting for people to practice their conversational English for beginners in a friendly and supportive environment.
HML Teen Advisory Council (TAC)
Tue, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Teens are welcome to join the Teen Advisory Council at Hamilton Mill.
Let's Talk
Tue, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us in person for Let's Talk!
Hero Day @ The Library - Fire Fighter Storytime!
Tue, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us at the Dacula Branch for a storytime about fire trucks
Special Effect Makeup
Tue, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Want to up your costume game? Interested in working with special effects makeup to be an amazing zombie? Join us!
Resume Workshop
Tue, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch
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!
Hello! Hola!
Tue, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.
Hello! Hola!
Tue, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Spanish language practice
Homework Help
Tue, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Centerville Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8 here at the Centerville Branch. It’s a drop-in session. No registration required.
Resources for New Americans
Tue, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
If you have recently immigrated to the United States or know someone who has, please join us for our FREE program, "Resources for New Americans."
Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
English in Your Language - Spanish
Tue, Oct 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.
Family Storytime
Tue, Oct 11, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for Family Storytime! Library storytimes promote early literacy skills that help children become ready to read.
Storytime @Pinckneyville Park - 4707 South Old Peachtree Road; Peachtree Corners 30071
Wed, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Collins Hill Branch
Join us for a morning of fun stories, rhymes and songs that will promote early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills!
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dacula Branch
This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.
Toddler Storytime - Ages 2 and Under
Wed, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under.
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Join Ms. Nikki for a storytime just for the little ones!
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under.
Library-on-the-Move! - @Pinckneyville Park
Wed, Oct 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Offsite
Borrow books from the GCPL Mobile Library!
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us for a morning of fun stories, rhymes and songs that will promote early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills!
Fire Safety Storytime
Wed, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your child listens to stories, and sings songs about fire safety!
Homeschool hangout
Wed, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Find community with fellow homeschoolers! Have fun this month doing an egg drop experiment.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
This program's goal is to introduce children to early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, playing, and writing.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 to 5
Wed, Oct 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs.
Music & Movement
Wed, Oct 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville 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. Space can be limited and will be on a first-to-arrive basis.
LGBTQIA+: Heroes, Icons, Legends, and Events - Matthew Shepard
Wed, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Join us virtually for a presentation on LGBTQIA+ history through various trailblazers and important events.
Open Your World Book Club - for Adults/Teens w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Wed, Oct 12, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.
Homeschool Hangout
Wed, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duluth Branch
Each month we will present a program to enhance education of homeschool students. For October, we will learn about Scary Animals.
Let's Talk - Session G
Wed, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Register
Vampires vs. Werewolves
Wed, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us for a historical and educational look at the long time feud between vampires and werewolves.
Teen Anime Book Club
Wed, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us each month to talk about a different anime! This month: CardCaptor Sakura.
Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library
Wed, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.
Awesome Art: Optical Illusions
Wed, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Budding artists? Interested in Optical Illusions? Join us! Create art with a variety of materials and methods. (Please dress to be messy!) Ages 5-10.
Homework Help
Wed, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions and our volunteers will assist you.
Putty Plate Tectonics - "Slimy" Earth Science
Wed, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Come and make your own plate tectonic putty "slime" and learn about Earth's geology and how it goes through a change in your hands. Visit us and learn about the constructive and destructive forces changing the Earth's surface.
Register
Creating with Cricut - Let’s Make Stickers!
Wed, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join us as we explore the basics of designing with Cricut.
Snellville Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville branch for Reading Buddies! Online and In-Person sessions are available; registration is required.
Register
Tea & Me
Wed, Oct 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Centerville Branch
Come join us to learn about different kinds of tea recipes to help energize, relax, and soothe.
Let's Talk [Session I]
Wed, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us for Let's Talk!
Homework Help
Wed, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Let’s Talk
Wed, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
A meeting for community members wanting to practice their conversational English skills. The participants will have the opportunity to practice their fluency by doing most of the talking, with minimal guidance from the facilitator.
Homework Help at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Wed, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science?
Hamilton Mill Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! Registration is required!
Technology Helpers
Wed, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Our volunteers and staff are here at this time to answer questions you may have during your library computer session.
Snellville Book Club - Hispanic Heritage Month
Wed, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch
As part of our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us to talk about One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez.
Don't be Trashy! - Sustainability 101
Wed, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dacula Branch
Join us for Dacula’s first annual Fall Sustainability program. Learn Sustainability facts and have fun for the afternoon!
Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at Grayson for a storytime the whole family can enjoy!
Let's Talk
Wed, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch
Practice English Conversation skills with others.
Pajama Storytime
Wed, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Stories, Songs, and Rhymes! Join us as we spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get you ready to learn.
Exploring & Planning Family Travel
Wed, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Come dream about amazing family vacations that can become your reality!
Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia - via Google Classroom
Thu, Oct 13, All day
Virtual
Compete in a virtual Hispanic Heritage Month trivia game!
Register
English in Your Language - Korean
Thu, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch
A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration required.
Register
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Storytime for youngest learners! Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!
Norcross Connect: A Talk Given by George Muse - Sputnik to Man on the Moon
Thu, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come and socialize with members of your community while learning something new. This month, George Muse will give a talk about his time in NASA, working on the first satellite (The Explorer), and other historical events he was a part of.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Join us for a morning of fun stories, rhymes, and songs that will promote early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills!
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants. This program will introduce books, baby sign language, rhymes, songs, and sensory play to babies and their parent or caregiver.
English in Your Language - Chinese
Thu, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.
Register
Dacula Book Club
Thu, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
Discussion: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Register
English in Your Language: Spanish
Thu, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
A meeting for people to learn basic skills like reading and writing in English.
Cards for a Cause in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thu, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
You will learn important techniques in creating and assembling greeting cards for persons undergoing treatment and in need of care.
Firefighter Storytime with Gwinnett County Fire Department
Thu, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us for a storytime featuring the Gwinnett County Fire Department! Learn about fire trucks and fire safety, then see a fire truck up close!
Upcycling Leftover Textiles
Thu, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
We will be using leftover fabric from clothing that is no longer wearable or repairable to create useful and valuable projects for your home and family.
Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library
Thu, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.
Digital Resource of the Day - Explora for Elementary School (ages 6-11)
Thu, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Want to know more about our Digital Resources? Come and visit us at the Snellville branch, we can help!
Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
Curious Minds: International Observe the Moon Night
Thu, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come and learn all about the moon and the best way to observe it.
Homework Help
Thu, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions and our volunteers will assist you.
Hispanic Heritage Month: - Nazca Lines
Thu, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Five Forks Library! Learn about the Nazca Lines of Peru and make your own art inspired by them!
Rainbow Roundtable
Thu, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
The Roundtable is an LGBTQIA+ friendly discussion group where we talk about life skills and social awareness issues. This month we will be discussing National Coming Out Day.
Snellville Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville branch for Reading Buddies! Online and In-Person sessions are available; registration is required.
Register
Homework Help
Thu, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
STEAM Squad: Water Works
Thu, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn about the science of creating clean filtered water and create a watercolor painting.
TAC Meeting
Thu, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Centerville Branch
Join us for our monthly TAC meeting where you can help with library programs and earn volunteer credit! See a staff member on how to apply!
Ada Lovelace Day
Thu, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
Did you know that the first computer programmer was a woman? Join us to find out more about women in STEM and start your coding journey by learning binary!
Hello! Bonjour!
Thu, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Introduce viewers to the French language with weekly themes: greetings and introductions, restaurant/cafes, food/cooking, body parts/clothing, travel, family, occupations/hobbies, weather, learning games and review.
Light Painting SPOOKtacular!
Thu, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Centerville Branch
Join us for a fun and spooky evening of light painting at twilight! We will be using light as a paintbrush to create effects while learning about balancing light sources and controlling slow shutter speeds.
Hello! Konnichiwa!
Thu, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn basic Japanese with a fluent speaker!
Know Your Library and Community
Thu, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch
This is an informational workshop to heighten awareness of library resources as well as events in the City of Duluth.
Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime books for kids....
Thu, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Virtual
Soothing stories for your little one before going to bed.
Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!
Register
Babies and Tots Storytime
Fri, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us at Duluth Library Branch for a special storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under! Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to our littlest readers!
GCPL Photo Annual: Exhibition Opening
Fri, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch
Join us at the exhibition opening for our second GCPL Photo Annual!
Haunted History - via Google Classroom
Sat, Oct 15, All day
Virtual
Discover spooky stories and local legends!
Homework Help
Sat, Oct 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Reading Buddies - @ Dacula
Sat, Oct 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dacula Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies Member.
STEAM Storytime
Sat, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us for a science-themed storytime designed especially for your preschooler! Together let’s learn all about birds.
Doggie Tales
Sat, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Centerville Branch
Have a tail wagging good time while practicing reading skills! Children ages 5-10 are invited to read to a friendly dog.
Canceled
The Quinceañera: more than a tradition an art
Sat, Oct 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Norcross Branch
The popular Quinceañera party is a staple in Latin American traditions. Come and learn about the history behind this tradition and admire the artwork of Quinceañera dresses art designed by some of our community members
History of a Quinceañera: Art Exhibit & Talk - La quinceañera: Exhibición de arte y conversación
Sat, Oct 15, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Norcross Branch
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning the history of Quinceañeras and how the tradition has evolved. iCelebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana aprendiendo la historia de las Quinceañeras y cómo ha evolucionado la tradición!
Intro to C# for Unity
Sat, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Norcross Branch
Learn the basics of the C# coding language for use with the Unity game engine. Registration opens on September 15, 2022.
This event is full
Reading is FUNdamental
Sat, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch
Building Speech, Language, and Emergent Literacy Skills During Joint Book Reading.
Register
Story Walk at Briscoe Park
Sat, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite
Come for a walk in the park as we read a story led by library staff.
Slideshow Editing in iMovie
Sat, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Centerville Branch
Are you interested in learning how to edit movies? Join us in the Learning Lab for an introductory crash course in iMovie!
Experience Ooblek
Sat, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Experience oobleck—a substance that breaks the laws of science!
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month - with Alma Mexicana
Sat, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join us for an afternoon of storytelling, dancing and music!
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson Branch for a weekend storytime the whole family can enjoy!
Family Project Saturday: Marshmallow Tower Challenge!
Sat, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Norcross Branch
Participants will work together in groups with family or friends to complete marshmallow tower challenges.
Book Buddies
Sun, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.
Canceled
Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Practice reading with a Reading Buddy!
Canceled
Homework Help
Mon, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions and our volunteers will assist you.
Canceled
Homework Help and Reading Buddies - at the Suwanee Branch
Mon, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Bring your homework and get help with reading from volunteers and staff! Homework Help is available for grades K-8.
Haunted History - via Google Classroom
Tue, Oct 18, All day
Virtual
Discover spooky stories and local legends!
Let's Talk - Session D
Tue, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Collins Hill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Five Forks Branch
Stories, Songs, Rhymes, and Play! Join us as we spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get you moving.
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch 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.
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Help toddlers learn to be attentive and follow directions, develop a love of stories and books, and develop reading readiness skills.
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 18, 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.
Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Tue, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!
Register
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy for babies and young toddlers ages 2 and under. Through simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to our youngest listeners.
Baby & Me Storytime
Tue, Oct 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Develop your baby’s pre-literacy skills during this special lap-sit storytime for infants.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read with stories, games and songs!
Let's Talk Session E
Tue, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Practice English conversation with themes on a variety of topics!
Register
Historical Fix Book Club
Tue, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Come join us for our historical fiction book club; this month we will be discussing Park Avenue Summer by Renee Rosen.
Papel Picado - Mexican Traditional Art
Tue, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about Papel Picado.
Beginner Sewing - Sleeping Mask
Tue, Oct 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Use your newfound sewing knowledge to practice your sewing skills!
Registration opens Sunday, October 9 2022 at 9:00am
Open Your World Book Club: - for Adults/Teens w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Tue, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.
I.D.E.A. - Inclusivity. Diversity. Equity. Access.
Tue, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join the Dacula Branch each month for I.D.E.A., a group exploring the inclusivity, diversity, equity, and access of different issues.
Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library
Tue, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.
Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
Homework Help
Tue, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions and our volunteers will assist you.
Genealogy Club
Tue, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Get together with fellow family history enthusiasts to talk about genealogy resources and get advice on researching your family tree.
Snellville Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville branch for Reading Buddies! Online and In-Person sessions are available; registration is required.
Register
Homework Help
Tue, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
English in Your Language - Spanish
Tue, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
A meeting for people to practice their conversational English for beginners in a friendly and supportive environment.
Let's Talk
Tue, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us in person for Let's Talk!
Career Clinic - Cover Letter Rehab
Tue, Oct 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Are your career skills out-of-date, out-of-style, and out-of-touch with the current job market? Join us on October 18 and update your career management skills. Learn how to use your gmail account or Word to create a cover letter. Registration is required and opens one week before the session.
Hello! Hola!
Tue, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.
International Evenings - Kickoff
Tue, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us as we kick off our series of International Evenings.
Hello! Hola!
Tue, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Spanish language practice
Homework Help
Tue, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Centerville Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8 here at the Centerville Branch. It’s a drop-in session. No registration required.
Young Makers - Stop Motion Animation
Tue, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us every month for a fun STEAM project! This month, we’ll be working together to create short animated videos.
This event is full
Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Date Night @ The Library
Tue, Oct 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dacula Branch
Adult couples will learn how to make a fun, easy, and simple meal while kids (grades k-5) will enjoy a storytime and STEAM activity
Register
ATL Reads Virtual Book Club - "The Starless Crown" by James Rollins
Tue, Oct 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Adult Programming
This club meets monthly on the third Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For the month of October, we will discuss "The Starless Crown" by James Rollins.
English in Your Language - Spanish
Tue, Oct 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.
Moonlighting Book Club
Tue, Oct 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us on the third Tuesday of every month to discuss a preselected book. This month’s Book is "Mango, Mambo, and Murder" by Raquel V. Reyes.
Cryptid Creatures Club - via Google Classroom
Wed, Oct 19, All day
Virtual
CALLING ALL FANS OF CREEPY CREATURES!
Storytime in the Park: Fall Festival! - @Pinckneyville Park
Wed, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us for a special storytime event all about Fall!
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Collins Hill Branch
Join us for a morning of fun stories, rhymes and songs that will promote early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills!
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dacula Branch
This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.
Toddler Storytime - Ages 2 and Under
Wed, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mountain Park Branch
Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your toddler child listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Join Ms. Nikki for a storytime just for the little ones!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Library storytimes promote the early literacy skills that children need to learn to read independently.
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Wed, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Alzheimer's is a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. This program is presented by the Alzheimer's Association.
Connect to Tech
Wed, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Grayson Branch
Learn the basics of how to use a computer!
Music and Movement
Wed, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Ready to get those wiggles out? Improve balance, coordination, and rhythm through dance and movement activities.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
This program's goal is to introduce children to early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, playing, and writing.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 to 5
Wed, Oct 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 19, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!
Let's Talk - Session G
Wed, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Register
Women in Science - Speak with scientist
Wed, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dacula Branch
Thinking of a career in STEM? Come talk to scientists to hear about their experiences working in STEM!
Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library
Wed, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.
KidsCode: Pairing and Debugging
Wed, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us and learn important coding concepts while completing a fun assignment! Our topic is Pairing and Debugging!
Homework Help
Wed, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions and our volunteers will assist you.
Reading Buddies - @ Dacula
Wed, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Dacula Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies Member.
Snellville Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville branch for Reading Buddies! Online and In-Person sessions are available; registration is required.
Register
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Arithmancy Class
Wed, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Tween & Teen Witches, Wizards and Muggles are invited to an Arithmancy lesson at Hogwarts!
Let's Talk [Session I]
Wed, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us for Let's Talk!
Homework Help
Wed, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Let’s Talk
Wed, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
A meeting for community members wanting to practice their conversational English skills. The participants will have the opportunity to practice their fluency by doing most of the talking, with minimal guidance from the facilitator.
Homework Help and Reading Buddies - at the Suwanee Branch
Wed, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Bring your homework and get help with reading from volunteers and staff! Homework Help is available for grades K-8.
Homework Help at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Wed, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science?
Discover Digital Resources - Magazines & Newspapers
Wed, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn about the amazing digital resources we offer!
Laws Protecting Immigrants
Wed, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
Are you new to the United States and looking for information about laws that protect you?
Hamilton Mill Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! Registration is required!
Screenwriting Workshop - Week 3
Wed, Oct 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Duluth Branch
Join us for the last week of our Screenwriting Workshop series! We will be sharing our screenplays and offering constructive feedback.
Technology Helpers
Wed, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Our volunteers and staff are here at this time to answer questions you may have during your library computer session.
Diwali!
Wed, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Learn about the holiday Diwali!
Let's Talk
Wed, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch
Practice English Conversation skills with others.
Murder With Friends! - A Murder Mystery Book Club
Wed, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about the novel "The Witch Elm" by Tana French.
Sensory STEM - Straw Rockets (ages 2-5)
Thu, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Snellville Branch
Come out and make straw rockets at Sensory Stem!
Let's Talk - Session K
Thu, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Practice English Conversation with themes on a variety of subjects!
Register
English in Your Language - Korean
Thu, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch
A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration required.
Register
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Five Forks Branch
Stories, Songs, and Rhymes! Join us as we spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get you ready to learn.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Storytime for youngest learners! Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Join us for a morning of fun stories, rhymes, and songs that will promote early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills!
Adult Cozy Mystery Book Club
Thu, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Duluth Branch
Join us on the third Thursday of every month to discuss a preselected Cozy Mystery book. This month’s book is "Coached to Death" by Victoria Laurie.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants. This program will introduce books, baby sign language, rhymes, songs, and sensory play to babies and their parent or caregiver.
Pantry Cooking - Pumpkin Pasta
Thu, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Find new ways to incorporate pantry staples into your weekly meal plan. Food Demonstration Included.
English in Your Language - Chinese
Thu, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.
Register
English in Your Language: Spanish
Thu, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
A meeting for people to learn basic skills like reading and writing in English.
Homeschool Hangout
Thu, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Homeschool families please join us for Homeschool Hangout!
Appy Hour
Thu, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Enjoy a mocktail and check out our new digital resources Kanopy and Fregal, as well as PressReader right on your tablet or smartphone.
Book Club with Becca
Thu, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion on "The End of October" by Lawrence Wright.
Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library
Thu, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.
Digital Resource of the Day - Britannica Online School Edition (ages 12-18)
Thu, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Want to know more about our Digital Resources? Come and visit us at the Snellville branch, we can help!
Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
Computers for Beginners
Thu, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Let's start with the basics! Please join us for free instructional sessions on how to use computers for beginners. **COMPUTERS WILL BE PROVIDED**
STEM-tastic!
Thu, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Join us for some simple machines inspired activities during this month’s STEM.
Homework Help
Thu, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions and our volunteers will assist you.
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 20, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore literacy in an interactive way for families with young children up to 2nd grade. Through engaging books, music, rhymes and movement activities for our listeners.
Snellville Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville branch for Reading Buddies! Online and In-Person sessions are available; registration is required.
Register
Homework Help
Thu, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Scrapbooking for Posterity
Thu, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
Learn about document and photo preservation while creating a scrapbook page of your family history. Be sure to bring photos, relevant documents or papers, and other memorabilia!
Young Makers: Spider Luminary
Thu, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Centerville Branch
Calling all young makers! Make a creepy spider luminary that lights up with an LED circuit!
Hello! Bonjour!
Thu, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Introduce viewers to the French language with weekly themes: greetings and introductions, restaurant/cafes, food/cooking, body parts/clothing, travel, family, occupations/hobbies, weather, learning games and review.
Rescheduled
Healthy Meals on a Budget: Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Thu, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Thursday, November 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Want to eat a healthier diet, but need to stay within budget? This month our healthy meal on a budget will be Baked Macaroni and Cheese. Join us and learn how to make it!
Healthy Meals on a Budget:Tacos de Papa:Cilantro Lime Salsa
Thu, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Want to eat a healthier diet, but need to stay within budget? This month our healthy meal on a budget will be a traditional Mexican recipe. Join us and learn how to make it!
Math Club
Thu, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Math club will help students learn basic math concepts and improve their skills as they play fun, interactive math games to develop critical thinking skills and boost student confidence through teamwork and collaboration.
Reading Club
Thu, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us at the Duluth Branch for Reading Club! Registration is required for this event.
Register
International Evenings - Make Your Own Rangoli (Ages 6-11)
Thu, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville branch for International Evenings! Tonight we’ll be learning about rangolis.
Creating with Cricut: Cupcake Toppers
Thu, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Join us as we learn the basics of the Cricut Maker fabrication machine with an easy DIY cupcake topper tutorial.
This event is full
Alzheimer & Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Thu, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us at the Dacula Branch to discuss issues and mental health involving the care for your loved ones with Alzheimer’s.
Hello! Konnichiwa!
Thu, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn basic Japanese with a fluent speaker!
Social Equity Alliance - BIPOC Mental Health
Thu, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Adult Programming
Join GCPL in an open discussion of social issues that affect our community. For the month of October, we will discuss BIPOC Mental Health - BIPOC communities face different types of barriers to receiving quality mental health treatment and mental health care equity.
Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime books for kids....
Thu, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Virtual
Soothing stories for your little one before going to bed.
Authors & Dessert in Duluth - Marisela Martinez-Cola
Thu, Oct 20, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Duluth Branch
Author Marisela Martinez-Cola discusses her book "The Bricks before Brown: The Chinese American, Native American, and Mexican Americans' Struggle for Educational Equality" - a look at the diverse history of litigation that preceded Brown v. Board of Education.
Dental Health for Kids
Fri, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Snellville Branch
Celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month with us! We'll have a dental professional answer your questions and raise awareness in the fight against childhood tooth decay.
Diwali Celebration
Fri, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us to learn about the history of Diwali and celebrate this special holiday with the Duluth community. Complete Air dry clay diyas craft.
International Evenings - Make Your Own Trompo (ages 6-13)
Fri, Oct 21, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Ready to travel the world? Learn to make an origami Trompo and learn about Venezuela!
Haunted History - via Google Classroom
Sat, Oct 22, All day
Virtual
Discover spooky stories and local legends!
Homework Help
Sat, Oct 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
The Importance of Early Literacy - Be Your Child's First and Best Teacher
Sat, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Suwanee Branch
Help support your young children and babies’ early literacy skills with tips and tricks from Gwinnett Building Babies’ Brains!
Caregivers Did You Know?
Sat, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
Welcome All. Are you searching for tips and free resources to help your kids as they journey from PreK through 12th and even beyond?
Travel Tips - Understanding Airlines and Airports
Sat, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Collins Hill Branch
Traveling Soon? Join us and pick up some travel tips to aid in future travels.
Weekend Storytime
Sat, Oct 22, 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.
What's On My Ballot?
Sat, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Snellville Branch
Learn about the more obscure elected offices on your ballot this November and find out how to research candidates.
READing Paws
Sat, Oct 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Children 5 - 10 years old can practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog.
Canceled
Writing Workshop - How to Market and Sell Your Self-Published Book
Sat, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Marketing is the single biggest challenge for any unknown author. Learn more from self-published authors Charles de Andrade and Michael E. Owens.
School Age Science - Learn all About Fall!
Sat, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Have you ever wondered why autumn occurs? Come to this program to learn all why we experience autumn!
Campfire Stories: African Folklore
Sun, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch
Renowned storyteller, Sharyn Riggs will render a captivating oral narrative accompanied by drums appropriate for camping. Help children develop a sensory appreciation for different cultures through storytelling and music.
Read to Mr. Bunbun
Sun, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Hop on over to the storytime pit to share a tale with Mr. Bunbun, the Havana rabbit, who is an excellent listener.
Book Buddies
Sun, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.
Spooky Scary Spiders
Sun, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Five Forks Branch
Creepy, crawly, and scary, oh my! Spiders can give us the creeps, but they're also very important. Learn about spiders and how important they are for the environment.
Family Cooking Class - Pumpkin Gnocchi
Sun, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Families will learn how to make pumpkin gnocchi together.
Spill Lit - A YA Podcast - Ghost Writer
Mon, Oct 24, All day
Virtual
GCPL's own podcast about YA literature!
Let's Talk - Session A
Mon, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Practice English Conversation with themes on a variety of topics!
Register
Storytime @Alexander Park - 800 Old Snellville Highway; Lawrenceville 30044
Mon, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join us at the Dacula Branch for chair yoga! This program is for all ages with mobility issues to help you move and stretch!
English in Your Language - Japanese
Mon, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.
Register
Toddler Time
Mon, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under.
Baby & Me Storytime
Mon, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson Branch for a special storytime just for babies designed to develop their earliest literacy skills!
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 24, 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. Through books, music, rhymes and movement activities to our preschool listeners.
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for toddlers, ages 2 and under, this storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.
Library-on-the-Move! - @Alexander Park
Mon, Oct 24, 11:10am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Borrow books from the GCPL Mobile Library!
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Library storytimes promote early literacy skills that help children become ready to read.
Open Your World Book Club
Mon, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.
Register
Let’s Talk Session B
Mon, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Centerville Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Citzenship: Civics Prep
Mon, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Join us in your journey towards U.S. citizenship in this FREE 7 week course learning the civics portion of the citizenship test while working on English reading and writing skills.
Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Practice reading with a Reading Buddy!
Adult Fiction Book Club
Mon, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Are you eager to talk about your new favorite book? Join us to discuss great books at our Fiction Book Club.
Homework Help
Mon, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions and our volunteers will assist you.
Trouble's Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club
Mon, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite
Join the Grayson library staff in October for a lively discussion of Local Woman Missing by New York Times Bestselling Author Mary Kubica.
Book Buddies
Mon, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.
K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club
Mon, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch
K - 2nd graders, come and build your math skills with games, technology, and lots of fun! Registration required.
Register
U.S. Citizenship Classes
Mon, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Join us in your journey towards U.S. citizenship in this FREE 8 week course learning the civics portion of the citizenship test while working on English reading and writing skills.
This event is full
Homework Help
Mon, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Homework Help and Reading Buddies - at the Suwanee Branch
Mon, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Bring your homework and get help with reading from volunteers and staff! Homework Help is available for grades K-8.
Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our reading buddies.
Kid's Trivia Night - Do You Know Wings of Fire?
Mon, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Think you know Wings of Fire? Join us for a trivia competition to prove it! Show off how well you know the first book, The Dragonet Prophecy.
Chapter Chat: Tween Book Club - A Kind of Spark
Mon, Oct 24, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Collins Hill Branch
Join us as for our monthly tween book club! This month's book is "A Kind of Spark" by Elle McNicoll.
Basic Cyber Security for Adults
Mon, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us to learn more about protecting yourself online! Learn about email, application, and web safety.
Resources for New Americans
Mon, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
This program provides information and resources for new Americans on various topics including library awareness and resources.
International Evenings - Playing Dominoes The Cuban Way
Mon, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch
Learn to play Dominoes the Cuban Way, a Caribbean classic (also known as “Bones”).
Dive Into Digital Resources: Math
Mon, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Did you know that the library has free online resources to help you with your math skills? Join us at the Five Forks branch to learn more!
Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Take Charge of Your Health
Mon, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Learn to take charge of your health by asking your healthcare provider these questions during your next visit!
Hello, ¡Hola!
Mon, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
A class for people to learn and practice their conversational Spanish.
Hamilton Mill Book Club
Mon, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a lively discussion every month about a book chosen by group members. This month features The Whole Town's Talking by Fannie Flagg.
Let’s Talk
Mon, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Let’s Talk is a relaxed place for English language learners to practice their skills.
Haunted History - via Google Classroom
Tue, Oct 25, All day
Virtual
Discover spooky stories and local legends!
Tummy Time
Tue, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
For pre-walker babies and their parents/caregivers. Playtime for children and time for adults to meet other families in the community.
Let's Talk - Session D
Tue, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch 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.
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Help toddlers learn to be attentive and follow directions, develop a love of stories and books, and develop reading readiness skills.
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 25, 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.
Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Tue, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!
Register
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Library storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read. Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games and sing songs!
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy for babies and young toddlers ages 2 and under. Through simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to our youngest listeners.
Science Library: Hands On - Psychology
Tue, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Duluth Branch
Get a hands on look at psychology through experiments and activities!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read with stories, games and songs!
Homeschool Hangout: Solar Ovens and S’mores
Tue, Oct 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come and learn about the science behind solar ovens. Participants will then make s’mores with their ovens (vegan marshmallows are also available).
Let's Talk Session E
Tue, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Practice English conversation with themes on a variety of topics!
Register
Subs and Dubs Club
Tue, Oct 25, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Centerville Branch
Love comics, webtoon, or graphic novels of any kind? Join Subs and Dubs Club where we discuss what we’re currently reading and watching.
Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library
Tue, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.
Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
Homework Help
Tue, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions and our volunteers will assist you.
Snellville Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville branch for Reading Buddies! Online and In-Person sessions are available; registration is required.
Register
Homework Help
Tue, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
English in Your Language - Spanish
Tue, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
A meeting for people to practice their conversational English for beginners in a friendly and supportive environment.
Maze Madness
Tue, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Can you create the unbreakable maze? Learn how to make mazes, how to make them well - and see if your caretakers and peers can solve them!
Let's Talk
Tue, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us in person for Let's Talk!
Bookworms Book Club
Tue, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Come to our tween book club and discuss the chosen book for each month. A program for kids ages 8-12.
Haunted Escape Room: Coraline
Tue, Oct 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Free Coraline from the dreaded Beldam’s clutches solving puzzles in the haunted escape room!
Solar Ovens and S’mores
Tue, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come and learn about the science behind solar ovens. Participants will then make s’mores with their ovens (vegan marshmallows are also available).
Hello! Hola!
Tue, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.
International Evenings - Celebrating the islands of Trinidad & Tobago
Tue, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch
Come and learn about the wonders of the islands of Trinidad & Tobago.
Hello! Hola!
Tue, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Spanish language practice
Homework Help
Tue, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Centerville Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8 here at the Centerville Branch. It’s a drop-in session. No registration required.
Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Canceled
Reading is FUNdamental
Tue, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch
Building Speech, Language, and Emergent Literacy Skills During Joint Book Reading.
Norcross Book Club
Tue, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Norcross Branch
Join us for a lively discussion every month about a book chosen by group members. This month features Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
Foster Parent Information Session
Tue, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Centerville Branch
Join the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services to learn how to become a Foster Parent.
Stranger Things Scary Story Slam
Tue, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Love Stranger Things? Love scary stories? Put your spooky writing skills to the test and compete to tell the scariest tale. Costumes optional (scary or Stranger Things theme encouraged).
English in Your Language - Spanish
Tue, Oct 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.
Family Music & Movement
Tue, Oct 25, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville 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. Space can be limited and will be on a first-to-arrive basis.
Storytime @Pinckneyville Park - 4707 South Old Peachtree Road; Peachtree Corners 30071
Wed, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dacula Branch
This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.
Toddler Storytime - Ages 2 and Under
Wed, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under.
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under.
Library-on-the-Move! - @Pinckneyville Park
Wed, Oct 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Offsite
Borrow books from the GCPL Mobile Library!
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us for a morning of fun stories, rhymes and songs that will promote early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Library storytimes promote the early literacy skills that children need to learn to read independently.
Costume Storytime
Wed, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your child wears his/her favorite costume and listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!
Science Library: Hands On - Psychology
Wed, Oct 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Grayson Branch
Get a hands on look at psychology through experiments and activities!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
This program's goal is to introduce children to early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, playing, and writing.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 to 5
Wed, Oct 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs.
Simple Science: The Three Little Pigs
Wed, Oct 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us as we bring science to life through demonstrations and hands-on activities! Ages 3-5. This month we'll look at structural engineering via the fairytale: The Three Little Pigs!
Open Your World Book Club - for Adults/Teens w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Wed, Oct 26, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.
Let's Talk - Session G
Wed, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Register
Virtual Reality - An Introduction for Seniors
Wed, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Have you ever wondered what Virtual Reality is? Or would you like to know more before you buy VR for your grandkids? Come join us for a hands-on introduction!
Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library
Wed, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.
Un Poquito de Español: Animals
Wed, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish? Our topic this month is Animals.
Homework Help
Wed, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions and our volunteers will assist you.
Snellville Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville branch for Reading Buddies! Online and In-Person sessions are available; registration is required.
Register
Let's Talk [Session I]
Wed, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us for Let's Talk!
Homework Help
Wed, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Let’s Talk
Wed, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
A meeting for community members wanting to practice their conversational English skills. The participants will have the opportunity to practice their fluency by doing most of the talking, with minimal guidance from the facilitator.
Homework Help and Reading Buddies - at the Suwanee Branch
Wed, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Bring your homework and get help with reading from volunteers and staff! Homework Help is available for grades K-8.
Homework Help at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Wed, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science?
International Evenings - Build Your Own Big Ben
Wed, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snellville Branch
Learn about London's famous clock, and make your own Big Ben to take home!
Hamilton Mill Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! Registration is required!
Technology Helpers
Wed, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Our volunteers and staff are here at this time to answer questions you may have during your library computer session.
Family Genealogy
Wed, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Curious about your family history? Explore your family tree with your family members using databases like Ancestry.com.
Let's Talk
Wed, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch
Practice English Conversation skills with others.
Composition & Blocking for Film and Photography
Wed, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Norcross Branch
Learn techniques for composing and blocking a film, and how these tools help tell your story! Learn all you need to know to enter the Student Film Festival!
Let's Talk - Session K
Thu, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Practice English Conversation with themes on a variety of subjects!
Register
English in Your Language - Korean
Thu, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch
A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration required.
Register
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Storytime for youngest learners! Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Join us for a morning of fun stories, rhymes, and songs that will promote early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills!
Science Library: Hands On - Psychology
Thu, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Get a hands on look at psychology through experiments and activities!
English in Your Language - Chinese
Thu, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.
Register
English in Your Language: Spanish
Thu, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
A meeting for people to learn basic skills like reading and writing in English.
Your Best Life Skills Classes: - For Adults/Teens w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Thu, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
This month's topic is "Taking Care of Your Hearing."
Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library
Thu, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.
Digital Resource of the Day - Learning Express Library (ages 19 and over)
Thu, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Want to know more about our Digital Resources? Come and visit us at the Snellville branch, we can help!
Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
Coding Club: Lego Mindstorms
Thu, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us for our STEM program highlighting coding technology that will jumpstart your creativity!
1st Annual StoryBook Dance
Thu, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Centerville Branch
Come dressed as your favorite story book character and join us for a fun evening of dancing, hands on activities and of course storytime.
Homework Help
Thu, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions and our volunteers will assist you.
Suwanee Multicultural Night
Thu, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Join us for an all-ages event celebrating different countries of the world! Learn a new word, hear some music, and discover interesting facts about multicultural experiences.
Teen Murder Mystery @ The Library
Thu, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dacula Branch
Come to the Dacula to solve the (fake) murder of one of our own librarians!
Snellville Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville branch for Reading Buddies! Online and In-Person sessions are available; registration is required.
Register
Homework Help
Thu, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Hello! Bonjour!
Thu, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Introduce viewers to the French language with weekly themes: greetings and introductions, restaurant/cafes, food/cooking, body parts/clothing, travel, family, occupations/hobbies, weather, learning games and review.
Multicultural Night
Thu, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Join us for an all-ages event celebrating different countries of the world! Learn a new word, hear some music, and discover interesting facts about multicultural experiences.
Centerville Chess Club
Thu, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Centerville Branch
Join our monthly chess club! All ages and skill-levels welcome!
Comics Club - Drawing Expressions
Thu, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch
Come and make your own comics!
Hello! Konnichiwa!
Thu, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn basic Japanese with a fluent speaker!
Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime books for kids....
Thu, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Virtual
Soothing stories for your little one before going to bed.
Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!
Register
Babies and Tots Storytime
Fri, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us at Duluth Library Branch for a special storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under! Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to our littlest readers!
Homeschool Hangout - Ages 5-13
Fri, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Snellville Branch
Homeschool families, come and join us for Homeschool Hangout!
How to Write Interactive Narrative - with Inky
Fri, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Want to learn how to write interactive narrative for your games? Join us for this quick and easy tutorial on Inky - an IDE software that lets you write and play.
Page Turners: Diverse Book Club
Fri, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Participants 13+ are invited to check out a special online series that illustrates the importance of treating others with respect and dignity through diverse books. This month: "Café Con Lychee" by Emery Lee.
Haunted History - via Google Classroom
Sat, Oct 29, All day
Virtual
Discover spooky stories and local legends!
Homework Help
Sat, Oct 29, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Citizenship Clinic Bilingual Edition - Español
Sat, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Grayson Branch
To educate & prepare members of the Latinx & Hispanic communities navigate the process of obtaining naturalization in the U.S.
GCPL Photo Annual: Juror Talk with Coco Conroy
Sat, Oct 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duluth Branch
Learn more about the photographs in this year’s GCPL Photo Annual with the juror that selected them!
Ghosts of Georgia
Sat, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us here at the Duluth Branch for a paranormal road trip from Blue Ridge to Savannah.
Letter Camp - D,E,F
Sun, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us at the Dacula Library each month to explore three letters and their sounds.
Chess Club
Sun, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Interested in or love chess?
Bat Week Celebration!
Sun, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch
Bat Week is an international, annual celebration designed to raise awareness about the need for bat conservation.
Book Buddies
Sun, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.
Family Traditions - Halloween and Campfire Tales
Sun, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Lions, tigers, and bears! Oh, my!! Come join us for some spooky fun and learn about some of the traditions surrounding the month of October.
Haunted History - via Google Classroom
Mon, Oct 31, All day
Virtual
Discover spooky stories and local legends!
Let's Talk - Session A
Mon, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Practice English Conversation with themes on a variety of topics!
Register
English in Your Language - Japanese
Mon, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.
Register
Toddler Time
Mon, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under.
Music & Movement...with Costumes!
Mon, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson Branch for a special, *costume-friendly* program that uses music and movement activities to improve your child's balance, coordination, and rhythm! For children ages 5 and under.
Halloween Fest! - @Alexander Park
Mon, Oct 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Join GCPL Youth Services, LiveHealthy Gwinnett and Building Babies Brains for a funtastic Halloween event!
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 31, 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. Through books, music, rhymes and movement activities to our preschool listeners.
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for toddlers, ages 2 and under, this storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.
Library-on-the-Move! - @Alexander Park
Mon, Oct 31, 11:10am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Borrow books from the GCPL Mobile Library!
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Library storytimes promote early literacy skills that help children become ready to read.
Open Your World Book Club
Mon, Oct 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.
Register
Let’s Talk Session B
Mon, Oct 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Centerville Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Citzenship: Civics Prep
Mon, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Join us in your journey towards U.S. citizenship in this FREE 7 week course learning the civics portion of the citizenship test while working on English reading and writing skills.
Book Buddies
Mon, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.
K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club
Mon, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch
K - 2nd graders, come and build your math skills with games, technology, and lots of fun! Registration required.
Register
Homework Help
Mon, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our reading buddies.
Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Hello, ¡Hola!
Mon, Oct 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
A class for people to learn and practice their conversational Spanish.
Let’s Talk
Mon, Oct 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Let’s Talk is a relaxed place for English language learners to practice their skills.
Native American Heritage Month - via Google Classroom
Tue, Nov 01, All day
Virtual
Learn about Native American cultures during NAHM!
Animation without a Budget - Presented by GCPL Student Film Fest
Tue, Nov 01, All day
Virtual
Make animation without advanced software and equipment!
Tummy Time
Tue, Nov 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
For pre-walker babies and their parents/caregivers. Playtime for children and time for adults to meet other families in the community.
Snellville Tummy Time - Ages 0-24 months
Tue, Nov 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Snellville Branch
An opportunity for parents/caregivers to network and children to play!
Let's Talk - Session D
Tue, Nov 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Collins Hill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!
Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Five Forks Branch
Stories, Songs, Rhymes, and Play! Join us as we spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get you moving.
Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch 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.
Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Help toddlers learn to be attentive and follow directions, develop a love of stories and books, and develop reading readiness skills.
Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.
Understanding Medicare - Speak with a Specialist
Tue, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Get unbiased guidance from a Certified Medicare Counselor about costs and coverage, comparing options, and enrolling in plans.
Science Library: Hands On - Psychology
Tue, Nov 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Dacula Branch
Get a hands on look at psychology through experiments and activities!
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, Nov 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy for babies and young toddlers ages 2 and under. Through simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to our youngest listeners.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Library storytimes promote early literacy skills that help children become ready to read. Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games and sing songs!
Google Workspace Basics
Tue, Nov 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn the basics of how to use Google Workspace.
Novel Crimes Mystery Book Club - The Fiancée by Kate White
Tue, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Please join us to help unravel a story of crime and intrigue. This month we'll be discussing "The Fiancée" by Kate White.
Let's Talk Session E
Tue, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Practice English conversation with themes on a variety of topics!
Register
Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library
Tue, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.
Reading Buddies
Tue, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
Snellville Reading Buddies
Tue, Nov 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville branch for Reading Buddies! Online and In-Person sessions are available; registration is required.
Register
Homework Help
Tue, Nov 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
English in Your Language - Spanish
Tue, Nov 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
A meeting for people to practice their conversational English for beginners in a friendly and supportive environment.
Cook For Your Pets
Tue, Nov 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
Celebrate National Cook For Your Pets Day by learning how to make pet-safe, homemade treats for your pets!
Leading From The Middle
Tue, Nov 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Are you trying to advance your career but feel stuck in the middle? Whether you are trying to move ahead or make an impact where you are, come learn what you can do to be the most helpful - right where you are.
College Readiness Workshop
Tue, Nov 01, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Duluth Branch
Get started on the right track to college! Come be a part of this free College Readiness Program. Get your application, resume, and financial aid together to make a smooth transition for your college career.
Let's Talk
Tue, Nov 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us in person for Let's Talk!
Get Crafty: Creative Outlet for Teens
Tue, Nov 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Tweens & Teens: take a break from the pressure of your busy schedule and join the library for a different creative activity each month. This month: Duct Tape Creations
Hello! Hola!
Tue, Nov 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.
Hello! Hola!
Tue, Nov 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Spanish language practice
Homework Help
Tue, Nov 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Centerville Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8 here at the Centerville Branch. It’s a drop-in session. No registration required.
Paper Doll Lina - A Powerful Story of Survival
Tue, Nov 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Norcross Branch
Author Robyn Lucas and Partnership Against Domestic Violence discuss "Paper Doll Lina" and domestic violence.
Cryptid Creatures Club - via Google Classroom
Wed, Nov 02, All day
Virtual
CALLING ALL FANS OF CREEPY CREATURES!
Preschool Story Time
Wed, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Collins Hill Branch
Join us for a morning of fun stories, rhymes and songs that will promote early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills!
Toddler Storytime - Ages 2 and Under
Wed, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mountain Park Branch
Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your toddler child listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!
Toddler Time
Wed, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Join Ms. Nikki for a storytime just for the little ones!
Toddler Time
Wed, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Library storytimes promote the early literacy skills that children need to learn to read independently.
Science Library: Hands On - Psychology
Wed, Nov 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Get a hands on look at psychology through experiments and activities!
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us for a morning of fun stories, rhymes and songs that will promote early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 to 5
Wed, Nov 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 02, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!
Google Workspace Basics
Wed, Nov 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn the basics of how to use Google Workspace.
Open Your World Book Club - for Adults/Teens w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Wed, Nov 02, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.
Citizenship 101
Wed, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
Have you wanted to become a U.S. Citizen but don’t know where to start? We will help guide you on your path to citizenship!
Let's Talk - Session G
Wed, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Register
Developing Minds
Wed, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us for an afternoon of fun as we use practical play to incorporate early learning tools for our littlest learners.
Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library
Wed, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.
Super Science: Squishy Turkeys
Wed, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Come create a turkey using slime and a glove and learn about chemical reactions.
Celebrate Day of the Dead
Wed, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Discover the rich history and traditions associated with the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through crafts and storytelling for families with kids of all ages.
Snellville Reading Buddies
Wed, Nov 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville branch for Reading Buddies! Online and In-Person sessions are available; registration is required.
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Let's Talk [Session I]
Wed, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us for Let's Talk!
Homework Help
Wed, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Let’s Talk
Wed, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
A meeting for community members wanting to practice their conversational English skills. The participants will have the opportunity to practice their fluency by doing most of the talking, with minimal guidance from the facilitator.
Homework Help and Reading Buddies - at the Suwanee Branch
Wed, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Bring your homework and get help with reading from volunteers and staff! Homework Help is available for grades K-8.
Homework Help at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Wed, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science?
Hamilton Mill Reading Buddies
Wed, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! Registration is required!
Young Makers - Stop Motion Animation
Wed, Nov 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us for a new STEAM project! This month will be working together to create short animated videos. Registration required, space is limited.
This event is full
Money Saving Freezer Meals
Wed, Nov 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn to prep and freeze healthy meals to save money and time as we head into the busy holiday season.
Native American Heritage Month: - A History of Systematic Land Theft
Wed, Nov 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Adult Programming
Learn about the history as to why over 95 percent of U.S. farmland is owned by White Americans. Presented by Agricultural Lawyer, Jillian Hishaw.
Let's Talk - Session K
Thu, Nov 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Practice English Conversation with themes on a variety of subjects!
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English in Your Language - Korean
Thu, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch
A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration required.
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Preschool Storytime
Thu, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Five Forks Branch
Stories, Songs, and Rhymes! Join us as we spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get you ready to learn.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch 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.
ABC123 Kindergarten, Here We Come
Thu, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Prepare your child to enter kindergarten by practicing reading skills!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Nov 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Join us for a morning of fun stories, rhymes, and songs that will promote early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills!
Diabetes: You're in Charge
Thu, Nov 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come learn about what diabetes is, its risk factors, signs and symptoms, and long term health effects – and how to prevent or manage diabetes and be in control of your health.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Nov 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants. This program will introduce books, baby sign language, rhymes, songs, and sensory play to babies and their parent or caregiver.
English in Your Language - Chinese
Thu, Nov 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.
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Google Workspace Basics
Thu, Nov 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn the basics of how to use Google Workspace.
English in Your Language: Spanish
Thu, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
A meeting for people to learn basic skills like reading and writing in English.
Law of Color - Landmark Cases that Matter
Thu, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dacula Branch
Learn the history of some landmark cases in US History.
Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library
Thu, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.
Reading Buddies
Thu, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
Curious Minds: National Grartitude Month
Thu, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come and celebrate National Gratitude Month by learning about its history and making gift boxes from common things found around the house to give thanks to our friends and our family.
ESL Movie Club
Thu, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Watch, Discuss and Learn! Join us for our virtual ESL Movie Club to improve your vocabulary, English conversational and listening skills!
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Jr. Einstein’s STEAM Ahead
Thu, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Join us for STEAM activities geared for K- 2nd graders!
STEM-tastic!
Thu, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Join us for some Solar System inspired activities during this month’s STEM-tastic!
Snellville Reading Buddies
Thu, Nov 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join us at the Snellville branch for Reading Buddies! Online and In-Person sessions are available; registration is required.
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Homework Help
Thu, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
STEAM Squad: Repurposed Goods
Thu, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn about the science of recycling and repurposing materials and create your own repurposed project.
Hello! Bonjour!
Thu, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Introduce viewers to the French language with weekly themes: greetings and introductions, restaurant/cafes, food/cooking, body parts/clothing, travel, family, occupations/hobbies, weather, learning games and review.
Native Cinema Showcase
Thu, Nov 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come view selected titles in Native cinema with focuses on Native people boldly asserting themselves through language, healing, building community, and a continued relationship with the land. The last program will be dedicated to discussing the films viewed.
Sight Word Bingo - Pre K - 3rd Grade
Thu, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch
Come challenge yourselves to Sight Word bingo!
Principal People: - A History of the Cherokee in Georgia
Thu, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us for a fascinating presentation on the history of the Cherokee people of Georgia for Native American Heritage month.
Alzheimer & Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Thu, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us at the Dacula Branch to discuss issues and mental health involving the care for your loved ones with Alzheimer’s.
Sewing Machine Basics
Thu, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Suwanee Branch
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 Thursday, October 13 2022 at 9:00am
Reading Club
Thu, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us at the Duluth Branch for Reading Club where you can practice and become an active reader! Registration is required.
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Hello! Konnichiwa!
Thu, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn basic Japanese with a fluent speaker!
Person to Person Mental Health Support Group
Thu, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join others in the community in a judgment free and encouraging environment to face the difficulties of life. Receive support and resources that can help with a variety of challenges.
Meet the Author: Rona Simmons - Celebrating Veterans & Military Family Month
Thu, Nov 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Join GCPL as author Rona Simmons discusses her newest book based on a true story, "A Gathering of Men".
Voting Palooza!
Fri, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join the Dacula staff for a special civics program for homeschool students:The elections were held this week. What does the American Government look like and how do you vote?
Little Naturalist: Hibernation
Fri, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Five Forks Branch
Join us for our monthly Little Naturalist program! Learn about different aspects of nature and the world around you. This month we'll be talking about hibernation! For ages 5 and under with a caregiver.
Native American Voices - Read, Watch, Learn
Fri, Nov 04, All day
Virtual
Check out great books and movies to stream for Native American Heritage Month!
Babies and Tots Storytime
Fri, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us at Duluth Library Branch for a special storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under! Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to our littlest readers!
Young Makers - Light Painting
Fri, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Centerville Branch
Calling all young makers! We will be learning how cameras use light to make pictures and draw with light!
NaNoWriMo: Let’s Start a Story!
Fri, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us to workshop the start of your story for National Novel Writing Month!
Genealogy Club
Fri, Nov 04, 10:30pm - 11:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Get together with fellow family history enthusiasts to talk about genealogy resources and get advice on researching your family tree.
Homework Help
Sat, Nov 05, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Reading Buddies - @ Dacula
Sat, Nov 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dacula Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies Member.
Southern Ballet Theatre Presents! - Excerpts from “The Nutcracker” & “A Very Grinchy Christmas”!
Sat, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us as the Southern Ballet Theatre performs excerpts from “The Nutcracker” & “A Very Grinchy Christmas”! All Ages Welcome!
STEAM Storytime
Sat, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us for a science-themed storytime designed especially for your preschooler! Together let’s learn all about space. We will share stories, songs, and provide FUN hands-on learning activities.
Local Indie Author Day - Charles O. Summerour
Sat, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join local author and historian Charles O. Summerour for GCPL’s annual Local Indie Author Day!
GameDev Studio - Day 1 of 2
Sat, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come learn about video game development and design and how you can use the Learning Labs to design your own video game for our Game Jam!
Local Indie Author Day - Snellville
Sat, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch
Come out and meet local authors at Local Indie Author Day!
Duluth Chess Tournament
Sat, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duluth Branch
Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Test your chess skills against fellow players in the 5th Annual Duluth Chess Tournament. Sign up required. For School Age children.
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Saturday Storytime
Sat, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson Branch for a weekend storytime the whole family can enjoy!
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