Name: Book Buddies
Start: 2022-12-07T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2022-12-07T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Centerville Branch

Book Buddies

2022-12-07 17:00:00 2022-12-07 19:00:00 America/New_York Book Buddies 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. Centerville Branch -

Wednesday, December 07
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-12-07 17:00:00 2022-12-07 19:00:00 America/New_York Book Buddies 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. Centerville Branch -

Centerville 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.

Improving literacy by reading aloud with children and playing educational games. Creating a safe and fun environment where children can improve language skills while developing an interest in reading for information and entertainment. Provide parents with information and tools to assist their children with literacy activities at home.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy / Reading | Children |

Centerville Branch

Hours

About the branch

Upcoming events

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Sat, Feb 04, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Homework Help

Sat, Feb 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Reading Buddies

Sat, Feb 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

"Light Is Hope” Grand Opening and Juror’s Talk - Peachtree Corners Photography Club Juried Exhibition

Sat, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

One hundred photos were selected under the theme "Light Is Hope" for the Peachtree Corners Photography Club's first juried exhibition.

Weekend Storytime

Sat, Feb 04, 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.

Bilingual Storytime

Sat, Feb 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for bilingual storytime!

Doggie Tales

Sat, Feb 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Duluth Branch

Children are invited to read to a trained friendly dog registered with Therapy Dogs International. Reading materials are based on a monthly theme. Limited space.

Editing with iMovie for Teens

Sat, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

Are you an aspiring content creator interested in learning how to edit movies? Join us in the Learning Lab for an introductory crash course in iMovie!

Digitizing Family Photos

Sat, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn how you can use library equipment to make a digital archive of your treasured photos.

Family Storytime - Black History Event with Author Jerry G White

Sat, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch

In recognition of Black History Month, please join us at the Snellville Library branch for a family storytime with the Author Jerry G White.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Sun, Feb 05, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Black History Month: : African American Folklore

Sun, Feb 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Duluth Branch

In honor of Black History Month, renowned storyteller, Sharyn Riggs will render several captivating narratives that embody the African American experience.

Young Makers - Paper Circuits

Sun, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come learn about circuits for kids with paper circuits! Registration required.

This event is full

Kids Mindfulness & Yoga

Sun, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for a relaxing hour of mindfulness and yoga for beginners.

Reading Buddies

Sun, Feb 05, 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.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Mon, Feb 06, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Science Library: Ornithology - via Google Classroom

Mon, Feb 06, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Let's Talk

Mon, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

English in Your Language: Japanese

Mon, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Toddler Storytime

Mon, Feb 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for toddlers this storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.

Toddler Storytime

Mon, Feb 06, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we enjoy music and movement and explore early literacy by reading interactive stories. Plus encouraging positive early social skills for children ages 3 - 5.

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Feb 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs! For children, ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult(s).

Let’s Talk

Mon, Feb 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

The "Wonder" of Kindness

Mon, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

In honor of Random Act of Kindness Day (February 17), join us at the Five Forks branch to discuss the book “Wonder,” by R.J. Palacio. We will learn about random acts of kindness, and how kids can be kind in their communities.

Poem Reading Trails

Mon, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Caregivers and kids follow a trail of poems and read them together, then end up with your own poetry booklet!

Reading Buddies

Mon, Feb 06, 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.

Homework Help

Mon, Feb 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.

K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club

Mon, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch

K - 2nd graders come and build your math skills with games, technology, and lots of fun!

Reading Buddies

Mon, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our reading buddies.

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Mon, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors

Let's Talk

Mon, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us in person for Let's Talk on Mondays!

Homework Help

Mon, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Reading Buddies at Norcross

Mon, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

Join us at the Norcross Branch for Reading Buddies where you can practice and become an active reader! Registration required.

For the Culture: Black Artists

Mon, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn about a culture different from your own through history, art works, and activities. We will be highlighting Black visual artists! We will learn about Black past and present day artists. While learning to create a piece in their style.

Letter Camp

Mon, Feb 06, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us on our letter and phonic journey as we learn to identify, sound, and engage with words using the world around us! ages 3-5

Chinese & Korean T-Shirt Calligraphy

Mon, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch

Join us to learn basic Chinese and Korean calligraphy and understand how this traditional culture helps with your daily meditation at home.

This event is full

Reading Buddies

Mon, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Hello Hola! - Session A

Mon, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Let’s Talk

Mon, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Let’s Talk is a relaxed place for English language learners to practice their skills.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Tue, Feb 07, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Tummy Time

Tue, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Practice English conversations on a variety of topics.

Toddler Time

Tue, Feb 07, 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. Ages 2 and under.

Toddler Time

Tue, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

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, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 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.

Toddler Time

Tue, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 3 and under.

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Toddler Time

Tue, Feb 07, 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 Storytiime

Tue, Feb 07, 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!

Eating Smart, Being Active - Nutrition and Food Tasting Workshop Series

Tue, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join GCPL and Gwinnett, Newton, & Rockdale County Health Departments for a free 8-week nutrition class weekly on Tuesdays (January 10 - February 28). Registration required.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation with themes on a variety of topics!

Novel Crimes Mystery Book Club - All Her Little Secrets

Tue, Feb 07, 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 "All Her Little Secrets" by Wanda M. Morris.

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

Tue, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Five Forks 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.

Genealogy Club

Tue, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Get together with fellow family history enthusiasts to talk about genealogy resources and get advice on researching your family tree. Bring your laptop, research papers, and brick walls!

Reading Buddies

Tue, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 07, 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.

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 07, 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.

Rainbow Roundtable

Tue, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

The Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ friendly discussion group where we talk about life skills and social awareness issues.

Reading Buddies

Tue, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun, educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper. Registration is required. Space is limited and a waiting list will be available.

Rose Day

Tue, Feb 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Dacula Branch

Join the Dacula staff and learn how to create foam roses using a diy pattern.

English in Your Language - Spanish

Tue, Feb 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Stop by the Dacula Branch and receive homework help from qualified volunteers.

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross 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 Norcross Branch. It’s a drop-in session.

Teen Sewing Club

Tue, Feb 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us every month for a new sewing project – practice your sewing skills and learn brand new ones!

Hello! Hola!

Tue, Feb 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Hello! ¡Hola! Session C

Tue, Feb 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Citizenship Civics Test Prep

Tue, Feb 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Tue, Feb 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Homework Help @ Centerville Branch

Tue, Feb 07, 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.

Snellville Chess Club

Tue, Feb 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Come join our monthly chess club to learn and play chess.

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Feb 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Wed, Feb 08, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Toddler Time

Wed, Feb 08, 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

Wed, Feb 08, 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, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Join Ms. Nikki for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under, this storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for ages 3-5.

Toddler Storytime - Ages 2 and Under

Wed, Feb 08, 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.

T-Shirt Design for Teen Entrepreneurs

Wed, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us as we explore the Cricut Maker while creating custom t-shirt designs and discussing teen entrepreneurship.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Library storytimes promote the early literacy skills that children need to learn to read independently.

Homeschool Hangout

Wed, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Find community with fellow homeschoolers! This months activity: Make a kite

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Feb 08, 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 Time

Wed, Feb 08, 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

Wed, Feb 08, 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!

Music & Movement

Wed, Feb 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm

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.

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 to 5

Wed, Feb 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

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

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

Wed, Feb 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Virtual

Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online to read, listen, and discuss adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.

Homeschool Hangout - Black History Trivia

Wed, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Duluth Branch

This Black History Trivia program will help to enhance the knowledge of homeschooled students of some important facts pertaining to the African American experience.

Office Hours - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Wed, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Stop by and discover the Learning Labs.

Homework Help

Wed, Feb 08, 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 - "Bugging" Out!

Wed, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Budding artists? Join us! Create art with a variety of materials and methods. (Please dress to be messy!)

Homework Help

Wed, Feb 08, 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.

Un toque de español! A Splash of Spanish

Wed, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Centerville Branch

Bienvenido a Un toque de español. Estamos sumergiéndonos en cuentos infantiles en español. Welcome to A Splash of Spanish. We are diving into kids' stories in Spanish.

Reading Buddies

Wed, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Hamilton Mill Reading Buddies

Wed, Feb 08, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! 15-30 minute sessions will be offered on Wednesday nights from 5-7 pm.

Reading Buddies

Wed, Feb 08, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Homework Help at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Wed, Feb 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students of all ages here at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch.

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Wed, Feb 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors

Homework Help

Wed, Feb 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Reading Buddies at Norcross

Wed, Feb 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

Join us at the Norcross Branch for Reading Buddies where you can practice and become an active reader! Registration required.

Historical Heroes: Explorer Matthew Henson

Wed, Feb 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Celebrate Black History month and learn about the Arctic Explorer, Matthew Henson. Then try your hand at making a compass.

Sewing Machine Basics

Wed, Feb 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn how to use a sewing machine

This event is full

Family Storytime

Wed, Feb 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson Branch for a storytime the whole family can enjoy!

SAT/ACT Prep Night

Wed, Feb 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

It is review night for the SAT and ACT exams!

Wellness Wednesday: February is Self-Love Month

Wed, Feb 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for Wellness Wednesday where you will learn techniques that will have measurable effects on calming anxiety and relieving stress.

Trace Your Roots - African American Genealogy

Wed, Feb 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Centerville Branch

Start your African American genealogy research and learn how to navigate challenges like incomplete or non-existent records.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Thu, Feb 09, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Let's Talk - Session H

Thu, Feb 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English Conversation with themes on a variety of subjects!

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Feb 09, 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 3-5.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Stories ,songs,rhymes and crafts for kids ages 3-5 .

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Feb 09, 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, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee 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!

English in Your Language (Korean)

Thu, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch

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

Rescheduled

Food Matters: Mediterranean Salads!

Thu, Feb 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Thursday, February 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

In honor of National Heart Month, let’s talk about this heart-healthy approach to eating while we prepare some delicious salads to enjoy.

Toddler Time

Thu, Feb 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Join Ms. Lisbet at the Norcross branch for our Storytime! Features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more, targeted for the developmental needs of Toddlers, ages 1-3, and their caregivers.

Norcross Connect: Presidential Team Trivia

Thu, Feb 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Socialize with your community and get an early start on your Presidents’ Day celebrations with a game of presidential team trivia. How well do you know our presidents?

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Feb 09, 11:45am - 12:15pm

Norcross Branch

Join us for a morning of fun stories, rhymes, and songs that will promote early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills!

English In Your Language - Chinese

Thu, Feb 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn and practice basic conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Dacula Book Club for Adults

Thu, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us live for a friendly book discussion about the debut novel by author Kiley Reid 'Such a fun Age'. We meet on the second Thursday afternoon of every month.

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

Thu, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online to read, listen, and discuss adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.

Candy Heart Coding

Thu, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn about pioneering Black computer scientists with a fun candy experiment.

Curious Minds: Growing Veggies Indoors

Thu, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Did you know that some vegetables will regrow from kitchen scraps? Join us to learn how to regrow potatoes and onions indoors.

Reading Buddies

Thu, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Dungeons and Dragons and Donuts (DnDnD)

Thu, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Play DnD while enjoying donuts!

Homework Help

Thu, Feb 09, 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.

Homework Help at Hamilton Mill Public Library

Thu, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.

Homework Help

Thu, Feb 09, 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.

Hello! Bonjour!

Thu, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Learn and practice beginner level French in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Test Your Knowledge on Black History

Thu, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Test your knowledge of Black History in this all-ages program to celebrate Black History Month. Trivia winners will receive small prizes!

Let's Talk [Session I]

Thu, Feb 09, 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

Thu, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Homework Help

Thu, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross 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 Norcross Branch. It’s a drop-in session.

Math Club @ Hamilton Mill

Thu, Feb 09, 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.

Fall in Love With Writing

Thu, Feb 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Centerville Branch

Do you love to read romance? Have you ever thought about writing it or are just interested in the genre at all? Join us at the Centerville branch for our Fall in Love With Writing program where we talk about the art of romance writing.

Romantic Poetry of Latin America in the 20th Century

Thu, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn or become acquainted with the different schools of romantic poetry in Latin America through the presentation of key Latin American poets and poems during the 20th century.

Intro to 3D Printing - Cura & LulzBot

Thu, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn the basics of 3D printing and how you can use the Learning Lab’s printers for your personal projects!

Letters of Love and Family During the Civil War - A talk with author & historian Rita Roberts

Thu, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Duluth Branch

Rita Roberts discusses her book, "I Can't Wait to Call You My Wife", which honors the voices of African Americans of the Civil War era.

Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime books for kids...

Thu, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

Soothing stories for your little one before going to sleep.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Fri, Feb 10, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Homeschool Hangout - Ages 5 to 13

Fri, Feb 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Snellville Branch

Homeschool families, come and join us for Homeschool Hangout!

Babies and Tots Storytime

Fri, Feb 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us at Duluth Library Branch for a special storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages two and under! Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to our littlest readers!

28 Days and the Phases of the Moon

Fri, Feb 10, 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Norcross Branch

Bring your family along to learn about the 8 phases of the moon!

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Sat, Feb 11, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Homework Help

Sat, Feb 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Lego Club

Sat, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a morning of lego fun! Children, ages 5 & up, can build cities, creatures, robots, and more. Drop-in and see what you can build with friends or your family! This meeting we’ll design your dream bedroom.

Family Storytime

Sat, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

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

Family Storytime & Craft

Sat, Feb 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your family listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

READing Paws

Sat, Feb 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Children 5 - 10 years old can practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog.

Empowerment Through the Lens - Using Storytelling to Create Powerful Imagery

Sat, Feb 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch

Celebrate Black History Month with the local and nationally-recognized artist duo CreativeSoul Photography. They aren't just photographers, but visual storytellers, redefining the narrative of Black youth in the media and showcasing Black excellence.

Reading Buddies

Sat, Feb 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Centerville 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.

Rescheduled

Career Clinic - Cover Letter Rehab

Sat, Feb 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

New date Saturday, March 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Are your career skills out-of-date, out-of-style, and out-of-touch with the current job market? Join us on February 11 and update your career management skills.

RESCHEDULED Career Clinic - Resume Rehab

Sat, Feb 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Are your career skills out-of-date, out-of-style, and out-of-touch with the current job market? Join us on February 11 and update your career management skills.

Letter Camp

Sat, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula Library each month to explore three letters and their sounds.

Southern Cuisine 101: Hushpuppies

Sat, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Come learn the origins of popular southern dishes and how to make them at home yourself!

Testing Secrets: SAT Prep

Sat, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us as we explore the SAT and set effective test-taking goals!

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Sun, Feb 12, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Reading Buddies

Sun, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Interested in or love chess?

MPK Chess Club

Sun, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. Second Sunday of every month.

Code Club: Scratch

Sun, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn to code in Scratch while making a fun hidden-object game.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Mon, Feb 13, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Science Library: Ornithology - via Google Classroom

Mon, Feb 13, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Spill Lit - A YA Podcast - Happily Ever After

Mon, Feb 13, All day

Virtual

GCPL's own podcast about YA literature!

Let's Talk

Mon, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Homeschool Libratory

Mon, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Baby & Me Storytime

Mon, Feb 13, 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!

Toddler Storytime

Mon, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for toddlers this storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.

Toddler Storytime

Mon, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we enjoy music and movement and explore early literacy by reading interactive stories. Plus encouraging positive early social skills for children ages 3 - 5.

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Feb 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs! For children, ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult(s).

Homeschool Libratory

Mon, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Dacula Branch

Join the Dacula staff for a STEAM program every month for homeschool students and caregivers.

Vital Records - The Monthly Genealogy Tip Series

Mon, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Find out about a different genealogy resource or research tip each month.

LGBTQIA+:Heroes, Icons, Legends, and Events - Gertrude “Ma” Rainey

Mon, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Join us virtually for a presentation on LGBTQIA+ history through various trailblazers and important events.

Let’s Talk

Mon, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

Fun with French: Origami

Mon, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Want to learn some French and have fun with crafts at the same time?

Rainbow Roundtable

Mon, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Attention LGBTQIA+ community and allies! Please join us for snacks and open discussion as we learn about history, literature, and other art forms made by members of the LGBTQIA+ community!

Reading Buddies

Mon, Feb 13, 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.

Homework Help

Mon, Feb 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.

Reading Buddies at Grayson

Mon, Feb 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grayson Branch

Reading Buddies allows children to practice their oral reading skills one-on-one by reading out loud to a grown up! Perfect for sharing the joy of books and helping students sharpen their reading abilities. For elementary school children, ages 6-10 years.

K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club

Mon, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch

K - 2nd graders come and build your math skills with games, technology, and lots of fun!

Reading Buddies

Mon, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our reading buddies.

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Mon, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors

Let's Talk

Mon, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us in person for Let's Talk on Mondays!

Homework Help

Mon, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

School-Age Science - Electricity and Circuits

Mon, Feb 13, 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us as we learn about electricity and circuits!

Bilingual Storytime

Mon, Feb 13, 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!

Letter Camp

Mon, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us on our letter and phonic journey as we learn to identify, sound, and engage with words using the world around us! ages 3-5

Reading Buddies

Mon, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Hello Hola! - Session A

Mon, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Let’s Talk

Mon, Feb 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Let’s Talk is a relaxed place for English language learners to practice their skills.

Gwinnett's African American Historic Preservation - A Community Conversation

Mon, Feb 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming

Learn about the Gwinnett Historical Restoration and Preservation Board's efforts around African American historic preservation in Gwinnett County.

Harry Potter Book Club! - via Google Classroom

Tue, Feb 14, All day

Virtual

Share your love of the Harry Potter universe with other fans!

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Tue, Feb 14, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Tummy Time

Tue, Feb 14, 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, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Practice English conversations on a variety of topics.

Toddler Time

Tue, Feb 14, 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. Ages 2 and under.

Toddler Time

Tue, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

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, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Second Time Around Book Club

Tue, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch

Read a book you may have missed, or read a book again. February’s book is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

Toddler Time

Tue, Feb 14, 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.

Toddler Time

Tue, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 3 and under.

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Toddler Time

Tue, Feb 14, 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 Storytiime

Tue, Feb 14, 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!

Eating Smart, Being Active - Nutrition and Food Tasting Workshop Series

Tue, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join GCPL and Gwinnett, Newton, & Rockdale County Health Departments for a free 8-week nutrition class weekly on Tuesdays (January 10 - February 28). Registration required.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Feb 14, 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, Feb 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

Baby & Me Storytime

Tue, Feb 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Develop your baby’s pre-literacy skills during this special lapsit storytime for infants. This program will introduce books, rhymes, songs, and sensory play to babies and their parent or caregiver. Using movement activities and baby sign language, infants will discover a variety of ways to interact with others!

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Feb 14, 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, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation with themes on a variety of topics!

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

Tue, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Five Forks 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.

Reading Buddies

Tue, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 14, 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.

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 14, 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.

Sweets with your Sweetie! - Beignet Edition

Tue, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Bring your sweetie and learn a quick dessert you can make at home.

Reading Buddies

Tue, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Family Traditions - Cooking Basics

Tue, Feb 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch

Caretakers and students! Come as a team to learn how to cook new recipes! Each week we will learn and practice a new technique.

USA Explorers

Tue, Feb 14, 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 Great Plains!

English in Your Language - Spanish

Tue, Feb 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

French Club - Le Club Français de la Bibliothèque Grayson

Tue, Feb 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us for themed French mini-lessons, games, crafts, songs, and more!

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Stop by the Dacula Branch and receive homework help from qualified volunteers.

Bilingual Book Club

Tue, Feb 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us Bilingual Book Club, where we will discuss the book, más allá / Afterlife, by Julia Alvarez in both English and Spanish.

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross 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 Norcross Branch. It’s a drop-in session.

Balloon Cars

Tue, Feb 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Can you make the fastest car? Learn about the laws of motion and then apply them by designing a car using common household items. You can even race your friends for speed and distance!

Hello! Hola!

Tue, Feb 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Hello! ¡Hola! Session C

Tue, Feb 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Citizenship Civics Test Prep

Tue, Feb 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Tue, Feb 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Homework Help @ Centerville Branch

Tue, Feb 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Centerville Branch

Snellville Science - Zip Lines

Tue, Feb 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us as we explore the science behind zip lines.

Camera Club - Light Painting

Tue, Feb 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

Want to see how to use light as a paintbrush in your photos? We will be creating visual effects while learning about balancing light sources and controlling slow shutter speeds.

Date Night at the Library

Tue, Feb 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Dacula Branch

Join the Dacula Branch staff for a fun date night at the library.

Family Music & Movement

Tue, Feb 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Hey, kids! Bring your parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles to this fun program that uses music to show the connection between reading and rhythm! All ages welcome!

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Feb 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Wed, Feb 15, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Cryptid Creatures Club - via Google Classroom

Wed, Feb 15, All day

Virtual

CALLING ALL FANS OF CREEPY CREATURES!

Toddler Time

Wed, Feb 15, 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

Wed, Feb 15, 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, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for ages 3-5.

Toddler Storytime - Ages 2 and Under

Wed, Feb 15, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Library storytimes promote the early literacy skills that children need to learn to read independently.

Music and Movement

Wed, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Ready to get those wiggles out? Improve balance, coordination, and rhythm through dance and movement activities.

Math Club *Registration* - Crazy 8's

Wed, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Feb 15, 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 Time

Wed, Feb 15, 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

Wed, Feb 15, 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!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 to 5

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

Snellville Branch

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

Reading Buddies

Wed, Feb 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Centerville 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.

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

Wed, Feb 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Virtual

Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online to read, listen, and discuss adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.

Office Hours - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Wed, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Stop by and discover the Learning Labs.

Homework Help

Wed, Feb 15, 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.

Hello Annyeonghaseyo! - Basic Korean Conversation Learning

Wed, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

In this monthly program, we will focus on different vocabulary genres every month and practice sentences and scenarios on our journey of learning Korean!

Homework Help

Wed, Feb 15, 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

Wed, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Hamilton Mill Reading Buddies

Wed, Feb 15, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! 15-30 minute sessions will be offered on Wednesday nights from 5-7 pm.

Homework Help at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Wed, Feb 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students of all ages here at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch.

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Wed, Feb 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors

Homework Help

Wed, Feb 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Historical Heroes: Dr. James West

Wed, Feb 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Celebrate Black History month and learn about the inventor of the microphone, Dr. James West. Then try your hand at making a microphone using everyday items like pencil lead!

Small Business How To

Wed, Feb 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Do you have a business idea but don’t know how to get it up and running? Come on over to the Centerville branch where we will discuss how to start your small business from registering to launch day!

Unity for Beginners

Wed, Feb 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come learn the basics of the Unity game engine to create a small video game. This challenging class is recommended for teens and older with some coding, computer, and 3D software experience. Registration required.

This event is full

Wellness Wednesday: February is Self-Love Month

Wed, Feb 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for Wellness Wednesday where you will learn techniques that will have measurable effects on calming anxiety and relieving stress.

Pajama Storytime

Wed, Feb 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn about letters, animals, and other subjects Expand vocabulary with new words Develop social interaction skills with other children through play.

Murder With Friends! - Our Virtual Murder Mystery Book Club

Wed, Feb 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about the novel The Highway by C J Box.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Thu, Feb 16, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Let's Talk - Session H

Thu, Feb 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English Conversation with themes on a variety of subjects!

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Feb 16, 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 3-5.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Stories ,songs,rhymes and crafts for kids ages 3-5 .

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee 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!

English in Your Language (Korean)

Thu, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch

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

Toddler Time

Thu, Feb 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Join Ms. Lisbet at the Norcross branch for our Storytime! Features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more, targeted for the developmental needs of Toddlers, ages 1-3, and their caregivers.

Baby Storytime

Thu, Feb 16, 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.

Baby Storytime

Thu, Feb 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Feb 16, 11:45am - 12:15pm

Norcross Branch

Join us for a morning of fun stories, rhymes, and songs that will promote early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills!

English In Your Language - Chinese

Thu, Feb 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn and practice basic conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Senior Living - BrainBoosters!

Thu, Feb 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Stimulate your brain with games, puzzles, conversation, and camaraderie. Learn about health, community, library, and technology resources.

Homeschool Hangout - Catapults!

Thu, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us as we learn about the history and uses of catapults.

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

Thu, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online to read, listen, and discuss adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.

The Next Chapter - Suwanee Book Club

Thu, Feb 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion on "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir.

Simple Sewing: The Basics (Part 1)

Thu, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Want to learn the basics of using a sewing machine? Then this program is for you!

Reading Buddies

Thu, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Homework Help at Hamilton Mill Public Library

Thu, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.

ESL Movie Club

Thu, Feb 16, 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!

Humble Horseshoe Crabs!

Thu, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Stem-tastic!

Thu, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for some Black History Month inspired activities during this month’s STEM-tastic.

All Shades of Love Family Storytime

Thu, Feb 16, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to All Shades of Love Family Storytime! Where we read stories and explore literacy in an interactive way. Through engaging books, music, rhymes and movement activities for our listeners.

Meals and Music - Recipes Inspired by African American Music Tradition

Thu, Feb 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come listen to music and make meals linked to African Americans! We’ll explore music such as Jazz, Folk, Hip-hop, and Rock. Recipes will be pulled from the cookbook "Meals, Music, and Muses" by Alexander Smalls.

This event is full

Family Traditions Series: Strong Hearts / Happy Hearts!

Thu, Feb 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

In honor of Valentine’s Day, join us for a fun all-things Heart program.

Hello! Bonjour!

Thu, Feb 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Learn and practice beginner level French in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Let's Talk [Session I]

Thu, Feb 16, 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

Thu, Feb 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Teen Life - Budgeting Skills

Thu, Feb 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a teen-centered program that offers insight and tips on how to create budgets and manage finances.

Cooking Basics - Chocolate Truffles

Thu, Feb 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn some basic cooking skills and and put those skills to the test by making chocolate truffles!

Homework Help

Thu, Feb 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross 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 Norcross Branch. It’s a drop-in session.

Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers Support Group

Thu, Feb 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula Branch to discuss issues and mental health involving the care for you and your loved ones with Alzheimer’s.

Reading Buddies

Thu, Feb 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us at the Duluth Branch for Reading Buddies where you can practice and become an active reader! Registration required.

Intro to 3D Printing - Printing with the Prusa

Thu, Feb 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Suwanee Branch

Learn the basics of 3D printing and how you can use the Learning Lab’s printers for your personal projects!

Overcome Rejection: Unleash Your Greatness - A talk with inspirational speaker Pastor Dwight Buckner, Jr.

Thu, Feb 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Pastor Dwight Buckner, Jr. discusses his book, "Overlooked", which teaches you how to overcome the feelings of rejection and unleash the greatness that’s locked up inside of you.

Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime books for kids...

Thu, Feb 16, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

Soothing stories for your little one before going to sleep.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Fri, Feb 17, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Writer's Studio - via Google Classroom

Fri, Feb 17, All day

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Little Naturalist - Weather

Fri, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch

Join us for our monthly Little Naturalist program!

Babies and Tots Storytime

Fri, Feb 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us at Duluth Library Branch for a special storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages two and under! Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to our littlest readers!

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Sat, Feb 18, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Homework Help

Sat, Feb 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Reading Buddies

Sat, Feb 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Family STEM Saturday

Sat, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lilburn Branch

Enjoy a storytime about a particular natural or physical science theme, then perform an experiment based on that theme.

Great Backyard Bird Count

Sat, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Families are invited to join us in participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count. This annual event invites community scientists (you!) to count birds in our community and send the data to trained scientists for study.

Reading is FUNdamental - Building Speech, Language, and Emergent Literacy Skills

Sat, Feb 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Do you believe that reading is FUNdamental? Would you like to learn how to build your child's speech, language, and emergent literacy skills while reading together? If so, this series is for you!

Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop

Sat, Feb 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Grayson Branch

Learn how to assemble and position a rain barrel to collect and store rainwater for use in your landscape.

Genealogy Club

Sat, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Get together with fellow family history enthusiasts to talk about genealogy resources and get advice on researching your family tree. Bring your laptop, research papers, and brick walls!

Celebrating Katherine Johnson: NASA Computer

Sat, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn about the remarkable life of Katherine Johnson, one of the NASA computers featured in the Hidden Figures story.

Saturday Storytime

Sat, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson Branch for a weekend storytime the whole family can enjoy!

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Sun, Feb 19, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Reading Buddies

Sun, Feb 19, 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.

Read to Mr. Bunbun

Sun, Feb 19, 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.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Mon, Feb 20, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Science Library: Ornithology - via Google Classroom

Mon, Feb 20, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Local Indie Author Day 2023 - Accepting Book Submissions

Mon, Feb 20, All day

Virtual

Local authors are invited to submit their recent work to share with the community.

Let's Talk

Mon, Feb 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Detective Day

Mon, Feb 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Dacula Branch

Learn different investigative techniques in forensic science.

English in Your Language: Japanese

Mon, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Toddler Storytime

Mon, Feb 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for toddlers this storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.

Toddler Storytime

Mon, Feb 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Feb 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we enjoy music and movement and explore early literacy by reading interactive stories. Plus encouraging positive early social skills for children ages 3 - 5.

Science Library: Hands On - Ornithology

Mon, Feb 20, 11:00am - 11:45am

Norcross Branch

February's Science Library: Hands On is all about birds! Get a hands on look at Ornithology through experiments and activities.

Let’s Talk

Mon, Feb 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

President’s Day Fun @ the Library

Mon, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for a mix of Civics and Physics. Learn about presidents, and try a science experiment using coins.

Fiction Book Club

Mon, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Monthly meeting of the Mountain Park Library Book Club.

Reading Buddies

Mon, Feb 20, 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.

Trouble's Brewing: Grayson Mystery Book Club

Mon, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Offsite

A crime, a disappearance, or a mysterious happening—if trouble’s brewing, it may be on our menu! This month's selection is A Willing Murder by Jude Deveraux.

Small Biz Series for Teens: Canva

Mon, Feb 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Teens can learn more about starting and operating a small business. We can utilize library resources and explore the basics of starting a small business.

K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club

Mon, Feb 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch

K - 2nd graders come and build your math skills with games, technology, and lots of fun!

Reading Buddies

Mon, Feb 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our reading buddies.

Let's Talk

Mon, Feb 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us in person for Let's Talk on Mondays!

Homework Help

Mon, Feb 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Chapter Chat: Tween Book Club - Clean Getaway

Mon, Feb 20, 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for trivia and an activity as we take a trip across the country and delve into the past in Clean Getaway by Nic Stone.

Letter Camp

Mon, Feb 20, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us on our letter and phonic journey as we learn to identify, sound, and engage with words using the world around us! ages 3-5

Reading Buddies

Mon, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Hello Hola! - Session A

Mon, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Let’s Talk

Mon, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Let’s Talk is a relaxed place for English language learners to practice their skills.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Tue, Feb 21, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Let's Talk - Session D

Tue, Feb 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Practice English conversations on a variety of topics.

Toddler Time

Tue, Feb 21, 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. Ages 2 and under.

Toddler Time

Tue, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

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, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Toddler Time

Tue, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Canceled

BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN WEEK Job Search

Tue, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Book-a-Librarian appointments provide one-on-one assistance on Job Searching Skills.

Preschool Storytiime

Tue, Feb 21, 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!

Eating Smart, Being Active - Nutrition and Food Tasting Workshop Series

Tue, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join GCPL and Gwinnett, Newton, & Rockdale County Health Departments for a free 8-week nutrition class weekly on Tuesdays (January 10 - February 28). Registration required.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

Science Library: Hands On - Ornithology

Tue, Feb 21, 11:00am - 11:45am

Dacula Branch

February's Science Library: Hands On is all about birds! Get a hands on look at Ornithology through experiments and activities.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation with themes on a variety of topics!

Beginner Sewing

Tue, Feb 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Have you already taken the sewing basics course and want to practice your sewing? Join us to practice what you’ve learned by creating a Potholder

Registration opens Tuesday, February 14 2023 at 9:00am

Reading Buddies

Tue, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 21, 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.

Cooking with Kids - Chocolate Coconut Truffles

Tue, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us to learn easy, delicious and healthy recipes for kids!

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 21, 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.

Subs and Dubs Club

Tue, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Interested in mangas, comics, webtoons, and graphic novels? Join Subs and Dubs Club!

Reading Buddies

Tue, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Family Traditions - Cooking Basics

Tue, Feb 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch

Caretakers and students! Come as a team to learn how to cook new recipes! Each week we will learn and practice a new technique.

This event is full

Teaching and Living Abroad

Tue, Feb 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Get all the information needed to obtain a valid teaching certificate (TEFL) to teach English abroad.

English in Your Language - Spanish

Tue, Feb 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Historical Heroes: Jimmy Carter, Georgia's Own President

Tue, Feb 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Celebrate President’s Day by remembering the political legacy of Georgia’s own president, Jimmy Carter!

Bookworms Book Club - Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Tue, Feb 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Come to our tween book club and discuss your favorite books. This month we will talk about the book "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing"

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Stop by the Dacula Branch and receive homework help from qualified volunteers.

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross 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 Norcross Branch. It’s a drop-in session.

Family Storytime: Black History Trailblazers

Tue, Feb 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

In recognition of Black History Month please join us at the Dacula Library Branch for a family storytime featuring special guest reader Cedric Floyd!

Marshmallow Challenge

Tue, Feb 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Challenge your engineering skills with the marshmallow tower challenge. Can you build the tallest marshmallow tower, using limited supplies and staying within the time limit?

A date with a new book using Novelist

Tue, Feb 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Need a new book to read? Join the Peachtree Corners branch to learn how Novelist can help your search.

Hello! Hola!

Tue, Feb 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Presidential Team Trivia

Tue, Feb 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Wrap up your Presidents’ Day celebrations with a game of presidential team trivia. How well do you know our presidents?

Hello! ¡Hola! Session C

Tue, Feb 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Citizenship Civics Test Prep

Tue, Feb 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Tue, Feb 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Homework Help @ Centerville Branch

Tue, Feb 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Centerville Branch

Black History and American Cuisine - Soul food

Tue, Feb 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us to learn how black history and culture have influenced American cuisine.

Post Pandemic: From Surviving to Thriving

Tue, Feb 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch

Informational meeting to acquaint parents with resources in the schools and community to support the mental well being of their children.

ATL Reads Virtual Book Club - "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead

Tue, Feb 21, 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 February, we will discuss "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead.

Moonlighting Book Club

Tue, Feb 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us this month to discuss a book by an African American author in honor of Black History Month. This month’s Book is Benita Renae Jenkins: Diva Secret Agent by Lorisa Bates.

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Feb 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Wed, Feb 22, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Toddler Time

Wed, Feb 22, 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

Wed, Feb 22, 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, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Toddler Storytime - Ages 2 and Under

Wed, Feb 22, 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.

Homemade Baby Food for Beginners: Session 2

Wed, Feb 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us for the second and final session of learning how to make and properly store your own healthy homemade pureés for your little ones aged 6 to 9 months.

Canceled

BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN WEEK Job Search

Wed, Feb 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Book-a-Librarian appointments provide one-on-one assistance on Job Searching Skills.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Feb 22, 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 Time

Wed, Feb 22, 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

Wed, Feb 22, 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!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 to 5

Wed, Feb 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

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

Amazing Bee-Havior: Mason Bees

Wed, Feb 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Buzz on over to the Suwanee Branch to learn about Mason Bees and how they live! We’ll also make a mason bee hotel from recycled materials.

Office Hours - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Wed, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Stop by and discover the Learning Labs.

Homework Help

Wed, Feb 22, 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.

Simple Science - Sense of Hearing

Wed, Feb 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us as we bring science to life through demonstrations and hands-on activities! Ages 3-5

History Seekers- Feb - Black History Month

Wed, Feb 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Are you interested in people and events from history that you may not have covered in school? Join the History Seekers as we learn how to be historians and explore the diversity of our past and present.

Homework Help

Wed, Feb 22, 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 LIT Night: Literacy SuperBowl BINGO

Wed, Feb 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for an exciting game of Literacy BINGO. Have some fun and learn about the various books in our collection.

Let's Electrify! - An Exploration of African American Electrical Engineers

Wed, Feb 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn about Lewis Latimer and Granville Woods, two pioneers of electrical engineering.

Reading Buddies

Wed, Feb 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Un Poquito de Español: Fruits

Wed, Feb 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish? Our topic this month is Fruits.

Hamilton Mill Reading Buddies

Wed, Feb 22, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! 15-30 minute sessions will be offered on Wednesday nights from 5-7 pm.

Reading Buddies

Wed, Feb 22, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Homework Help at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Wed, Feb 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students of all ages here at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch.

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Wed, Feb 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors

Sewing Basics

Wed, Feb 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners 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!

This event is full

Homework Help

Wed, Feb 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Wellness Wednesday: February is Self-Love Month

Wed, Feb 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for Wellness Wednesday where you will learn techniques that will have measurable effects on calming anxiety and relieving stress.

Slam Poetry Night for Beginners!

Wed, Feb 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Does poetry sound like fun to you? Get a foot in the door to creative brainstorming and performing!

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 2/24 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Thu, Feb 23, All day

Lilburn Branch

Join us on February 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Let's Talk - Session H

Thu, Feb 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English Conversation with themes on a variety of subjects!

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Feb 23, 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 3-5.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Stories ,songs,rhymes and crafts for kids ages 3-5 .

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee 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!

English in Your Language (Korean)

Thu, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch

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

Music and Movement

Thu, Feb 23, 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!

Toddler Time

Thu, Feb 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Join Ms. Lisbet at the Norcross branch for our Storytime! Features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more, targeted for the developmental needs of Toddlers, ages 1-3, and their caregivers.

Baby Storytime

Thu, Feb 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Canceled

BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN WEEK Job Search

Thu, Feb 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Book-a-Librarian appointments provide one-on-one assistance on Job Searching Skills.

Baby Storytime

Thu, Feb 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Feb 23, 11:45am - 12:15pm

Norcross Branch

Join us for a morning of fun stories, rhymes, and songs that will promote early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills!

Pantry Cooking: Instant Pot Lentil Tacos

Thu, Feb 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Find new ways to incorporate pantry staples into your weekly meal plan.

English In Your Language - Chinese

Thu, Feb 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn and practice basic conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

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

Thu, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online to read, listen, and discuss adapted versions of classic short stories and novels. Registration required.

Your Best LIfe Skills Classes - Adults & Teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disability

Thu, Feb 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Pat Satterfield of the Dunamis Educational Foundation presents monthly life skills classes for adults and teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and their family member or caregiver. This month's topic is "Friendship: Making & Keeping Friends."

Your Best Life Skills Classes - Adults & Teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disability

Thu, Feb 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Coding Club: Skiing

Thu, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us for our new STEM program highlighting coding technology that will jumpstart your creativity!

Reading Buddies

Thu, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Dungeons and Dragons and Donuts (DnDnD)

Thu, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Play DnD while enjoying donuts!

Homework Help

Thu, Feb 23, 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.

Homework Help at Hamilton Mill Public Library

Thu, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.

Homework Help

Thu, Feb 23, 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.

Engineers Week - Castles and Catapults

Thu, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn about medieval sieges and catapults.

STEAM Squad: 4th Annual Bridge Building Battle

Thu, Feb 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us at the Buford - Sugar Hill Branch for our 4th Annual Bridge Building Battle! Enter your bridge for evaluation of overall creativity and weight rating strength.

Hello! Bonjour!

Thu, Feb 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Learn and practice beginner level French in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Let's Talk [Session I]

Thu, Feb 23, 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

Thu, Feb 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Homework Help

Thu, Feb 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross 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 Norcross Branch. It’s a drop-in session.

Math Club @ Hamilton Mill

Thu, Feb 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Lithophane 3D Printing: Captured Memories

Thu, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Do you have a special photo that you love? Join the Learning Labs as we learn how to prepare and print a Lithophane using our 3D printers!

Centerville Chess Club

Thu, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Centerville Branch

Join our monthly chess club! All ages and skill-levels welcome!

Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime books for kids...

Thu, Feb 23, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

Soothing stories for your little one before going to sleep.

Look Ya - Understanding the Cultural Roots of the Gullah Geechee

Thu, Feb 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming

Learn about the Gullah Geechee people and the deep roots of the culture as Dr. Jessica Berry discusses her book, "The Little Gullah Geechee Book: A Guide for the Come Ya".

Non-Fiction Reviews with Jon - Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Fri, Feb 24, 9:00am - 10:00am

Virtual

Join us for this episode of Non-Fiction Reviews with Jon as we give a summary of the documentary DVD “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”

Citizenship Clinic - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta

Fri, Feb 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Get free assistance in completing your naturalization application.

Music & Movement

Fri, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson Branch for an energetic program that uses music and movement activities to improve your child’s balance, coordination, and rhythm!

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Jana for an interactive virtual storytime!

Babies and Tots Storytime

Fri, Feb 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us at Duluth Library Branch for a special storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages two and under! Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to our littlest readers!

Page Turners: Diverse Book Club

Fri, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Participants 13+ are invited to check out a special online series designed to illustrate the importance of treating others with respect and dignity through diverse books. This month: Slay by Britteny Morris.

Homework Help

Sat, Feb 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Artists' Talk: Peachtree Corners Photography Club

Sat, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come listen to some of the photographers from the Peachtree Corners Photography Club’s "Light Is Hope" exhibition discuss their artistic choices.

READing Paws

Sat, Feb 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Children 5 - 10 years old can practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog.

Reading Buddies

Sat, Feb 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Centerville 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.

Intro to Python

Sat, Feb 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Duluth Branch

Come learn the basics of the Python coding language!

Trace Your Roots - African American Genealogy

Sat, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

Start your African American genealogy research and learn how to navigate challenges like incomplete or non-existent records.

A Killer Book Club

Sat, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join our brand new thriller book club, A Killer Book Club, at Hamilton Mill and meet fellow mystery enthusiasts!

Family Storytime - Black History Event

Sat, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us at the Snellville Library branch for a family storytime to recognize Black History Month.

Kids Mindfulness & Yoga

Sun, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for a relaxing hour of mindfulness and yoga for beginners.

Video Editing - The Three Roles

Sun, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Did you know that video editors have three main roles while editing? Come learn the three aspects of video editing and how knowing them can help you improve your editing skills.

Sensory Storytime

Sun, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for an interactive and educational storytime designed for children with sensory integration challenges that combines books, songs, movement, and more!

Reading Buddies

Sun, Feb 26, 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.

Science Library: Ornithology - via Google Classroom

Mon, Feb 27, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Spill Lit - A YA Podcast - Coretta Scott King Award

Mon, Feb 27, All day

Virtual

GCPL's own podcast about YA literature!

Let's Talk

Mon, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

English in Your Language: Japanese

Mon, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Feb 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we enjoy music and movement and explore early literacy by reading interactive stories. Plus encouraging positive early social skills for children ages 3 - 5.

Science Library: Hands On - Ornithology

Mon, Feb 27, 11:00am - 11:45am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

February's Science Library: Hands On is all about birds! Get a hands on look at Ornithology through experiments and activities.

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Feb 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs! For children, ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult(s).

Ready to Read: ABCs

Mon, Feb 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Kids get started learning the ABCs with hands-on activities.

Let’s Talk

Mon, Feb 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

Reading Buddies

Mon, Feb 27, 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.

Homework Help

Mon, Feb 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.

Photography Through My Eyes

Mon, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn about the life of a photographer and how to stage lighting for the best photos.

The Photographer's Eye - The Wonder of Looking Closely

Mon, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Develop the art of looking closely in photography for kids ages 10-13!

Reading Buddies at Grayson

Mon, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grayson Branch

K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club

Mon, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch

K - 2nd graders come and build your math skills with games, technology, and lots of fun!

Reading Buddies

Mon, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our reading buddies.

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Mon, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors

Let's Talk

Mon, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us in person for Let's Talk on Mondays!

Homework Help

Mon, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Reading Buddies at Norcross

Mon, Feb 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

Join us at the Norcross Branch for Reading Buddies where you can practice and become an active reader! Registration required.

Letter Camp

Mon, Feb 27, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us on our letter and phonic journey as we learn to identify, sound, and engage with words using the world around us! ages 3-5

Self Love Station

Mon, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Show yourself a little love this month and learn how to make a relaxing bath soak as well as how to propagate a plant cutting.

Reading Buddies

Mon, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Pajama Storytime

Mon, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Hello Hola! - Session A

Mon, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Pokemon Day!

Mon, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Dacula Branch

Join the Dacula staff to learn how to make Pokemon Corner Bookmarks and Pokeball suncatchers

Hamilton Mill Book Club

Mon, Feb 27, 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 Vanishing Half" by Britt Bennett.

Let’s Talk

Mon, Feb 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Let’s Talk is a relaxed place for English language learners to practice their skills.

Harry Potter Book Club! - via Google Classroom

Tue, Feb 28, All day

Virtual

Share your love of the Harry Potter universe with other fans!

Tummy Time

Tue, Feb 28, 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, Feb 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Practice English conversations on a variety of topics.

Toddler Time

Tue, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Toddler Time

Tue, Feb 28, 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.

Toddler Time

Tue, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 3 and under.

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Toddler Time

Tue, Feb 28, 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.

Eating Smart, Being Active - Nutrition and Food Tasting Workshop Series

Tue, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join GCPL and Gwinnett, Newton, & Rockdale County Health Departments for a free 8-week nutrition class weekly on Tuesdays (January 10 - February 28). Registration required.

Tiny Tots Storytime

Tue, Feb 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Feb 28, 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: Makey Makey - Circuits and Sounds

Tue, Feb 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn about the science behind electrical currents using circuit transfers.

Let's Talk - Session E

Tue, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation with themes on a variety of topics!

Korean Reading Club Atlanta

Tue, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch

Korean Reading Club for adults. ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ by John Steinbeck is the book for February to share thoughts and opinions.

Reading Buddies

Tue, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

(I.D.E.A.): Black Youth Night

Tue, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Celebrate Black History Month by meeting with your peers and discussing Black representation in art and movies.

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 28, 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.

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 28, 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

Tue, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Family Traditions - Cooking Basics

Tue, Feb 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch

Caretakers and students! Come as a team to learn how to cook new recipes! Each week we will learn and practice a new technique.

This event is full

Probability in Real Life

Tue, Feb 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Come practice or learn how probability applies to real life!

English in Your Language - Spanish

Tue, Feb 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Budding Authors' Writing Club

Tue, Feb 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Are you interested in creative writing but just don't know where to begin? Then join our Budding Authors' Writing Club!

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

The Baby-Sitters Club: Build a Kid-Kit

Tue, Feb 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us as we celebrate the beloved children’s book series "The Baby-Sitters Club". Readers are invited to come to the library and build their own Kid Kit.

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Stop by the Dacula Branch and receive homework help from qualified volunteers.

Homework Help

Tue, Feb 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross 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 Norcross Branch. It’s a drop-in session.

Hello! Hola!

Tue, Feb 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Hello! ¡Hola! Session C

Tue, Feb 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Get Started with Ancestry: Library Edition

Tue, Feb 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Learn how you can get started in discovering your family’s history using Ancestry: Library Edition.

Reading Buddies

Tue, Feb 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Homework Help @ Centerville Branch

Tue, Feb 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Centerville Branch

Canceled

The Good Earth Gardening Club

Tue, Feb 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Growing plants is a superpower! Join us to discover your green thumb and learn about the various aspects of gardening while socializing with fellow gardening enthusiasts.

Snellville Book Club - Octavia Butler's "Parable of the Sower"

Tue, Feb 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch

Join us to discuss Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler.

Family Storytime

Tue, Feb 28, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join in the fun and promote early literacy with the whole family as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs! For children, ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult(s).

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Feb 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Harry Potter Book Club! - via Google Classroom

Wed, Mar 01, All day

Virtual

Share your love of the Harry Potter universe with other fans!

Cryptid Creatures Club - via Google Classroom

Wed, Mar 01, All day

Virtual

CALLING ALL FANS OF CREEPY CREATURES!

Toddler Time

Wed, Mar 01, 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, Mar 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for ages 3-5.

Toddler Storytime - Ages 2 and Under

Wed, Mar 01, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Mar 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Library storytimes promote the early literacy skills that children need to learn to read independently.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Mar 01, 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, Mar 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

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

U.S. Citizenship Prep

Wed, Mar 01, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Join the Lilburn branch of Gwinnett County Public Library for a FREE class to prepare you for applying for and taking the Citizenship Exam.

Homeschool Hangout - Cloud Explorers

Wed, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grayson Branch

Calling all homeschoolers! Join us at the Grayson Branch for a fun, hands-on STEM lesson about the science of clouds and meet other homeschoolers in your community. Learning levels geared towards children ages 6-13.

Office Hours - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Wed, Mar 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Stop by and discover the Learning Labs.

Homework Help

Wed, Mar 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.

Historical Heroes: Helen Keller, the Advocate

Wed, Mar 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

Come learn about the life, struggles, and triumphs of American disability advocate and writer Helen Keller!

Reading Buddies

Wed, Mar 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Hamilton Mill Reading Buddies

Wed, Mar 01, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! 15-30 minute sessions will be offered on Wednesday nights from 5-7 pm.

Homework Help at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Wed, Mar 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students of all ages here at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch.

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Wed, Mar 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors

Homework Help

Wed, Mar 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Reading Buddies at Norcross

Wed, Mar 01, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

Join us at the Norcross Branch for Reading Buddies where you can practice and become an active reader! Registration required.

Chess Club

Wed, Mar 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

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

Getting Started with Blender

Wed, Mar 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Suwanee Branch

Want to learn 3D animation? Have you heard of Blender but have no idea how to get started? Come to this program to learn how to get started using Blender. Registration is required and space is limited. This workshop is geared toward teens and adults.

Registration opens Tuesday, February 7 2023 at 9:00am

Reading Buddies

Wed, Mar 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Centerville 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.

Local Indie Author Day 2023 - Accepting Book Submissions

Thu, Mar 02, All day

Virtual

Local authors are invited to submit their recent work to share with the community.

Writer's Studio - via Google Classroom

Thu, Mar 02, All day

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

ABC123 Kindergarden Here We Come

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Get ready for kindergarten by learning your letters,numbers,and other skills.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Mar 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

English in Your Language (Korean)

Thu, Mar 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch

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

Budgeting for Beginners

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

Mountain Park Branch

Would you like to learn some techniques on how to save money for vacations, home appliances, and more?

Toddler Time

Thu, Mar 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Join Ms. Lisbet at the Norcross branch for our Storytime! Features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more, targeted for the developmental needs of Toddlers, ages 1-3, and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Mar 02, 11:45am - 12:15pm

Norcross Branch

Join us for a morning of fun stories, rhymes, and songs that will promote early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills!

English In Your Language - Chinese

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

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn and practice basic conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Choose Your Own Path: A Coded Adventure (Part 3)

Thu, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Embark on an epic journey where YOU get to decide the outcome of the story!

Reading Buddies

Thu, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.

Homework Help

Thu, Mar 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.

Pancakes Three Ways

Thu, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Kids will use their measuring and mixing skills to make pancakes from scratch! They can also mix in fun components like blueberries and chocolate chips.

Homework Help at Hamilton Mill Public Library

Thu, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.

ESL Movie Club

Thu, Mar 02, 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!

Stem-tastic!

Thu, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for some MATH-inspired activities during this month’s STEM-tastic.

Jr. Einstein’s STEAM Ahead: Flower Dissection

Thu, Mar 02, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for STEAM activities geared for PreK- 2nd graders! This month we are all about flowers!

Hello! Bonjour!

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

Virtual

Learn and practice beginner level French in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker.

Let's Talk [Session I]

Thu, Mar 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

Thu, Mar 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Homework Help

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

Norcross 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 Norcross Branch. It’s a drop-in session.

Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers Support Group

Thu, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula Branch to discuss issues and mental health involving the care for you and your loved ones with Alzheimer’s.

Women's History Trivia

Thu, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Test your knowledge of important women in history! The winning team will receive a small prize.

Reading Buddies

Thu, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us at the Duluth Branch for Reading Buddies where you can practice and become an active reader! Registration required.

Comics Club

Thu, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Come learn how to make your own comics!

World Wildlife Day

Thu, Mar 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for our 1st annual participation in "World wildlife day" in the Dacula Branch and get inspired to help save the world's endangered animals and the environment.

Your Child Learns Differently, Now What? - Support and Advice for Parents

Thu, Mar 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming

Help your child turn on their learning superpowers by taking advantage of your child’s cognitive strengths and building up their cognitive weaknesses.

Goodnight Gwinnett... - Bedtime Books for Kids

Thu, Mar 02, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

Soothing stories for your little one before going to sleep.

Babies and Tots Storytime

Fri, Mar 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us at Duluth Library Branch for a special storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages two and under! Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to our littlest readers!

Homeschool Hangout - Ages 5 to 13

Fri, Mar 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Snellville Branch

Homeschool families, come and join us for Homeschool Hangout!

Homework Help

Sat, Mar 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Southern Ballet Theatre Presents! Frozen II

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

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us as Southern Ballet Theatre presents excerpts from their spring ballet, “Frozen II"!

Reading Buddies

Sat, Mar 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Doggie Tales

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

Collins Hill Branch

Children 5-10 are invited to the Collins Hill Branch to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.

Family Storytime

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

Collins Hill Branch

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

Doggie Tales

Sat, Mar 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Duluth Branch

Children are invited to read to a trained friendly dog registered with Therapy Dogs International. Reading materials are based on a monthly theme. Limited space.

Doggie Tales

Sat, Mar 04, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Children ages 5-10 are invited to the Peachtree Corners Branch to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.

Career Clinic - Cover Letter Rehab

Sat, Mar 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Are your career skills out-of-date, out-of-style, and out-of-touch with the current job market? Join us on February 11 and update your career management skills.

Letter Camp: S, T, U

Sat, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula Library each month to explore three letters and their sounds.

Percy Jackson and the Pop Socket Adventure

Sat, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us at the Five Forks branch to discuss dyslexia/ADHD in the Percy Jackson series while making your own Percy Jackson pop socket!

Soldering Workshop

Sat, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

Soldering is a commonly used skill in electronics and metalwork, such as jewelry making. Come and learn the basics with this introductory soldering workshop.

This event is full

Wearable Circuits - Glow Pin

Sat, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Sew with conductive thread and tiny electric components to make a glowing pin!

Testing Secrets: SAT Prep

Sat, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us as we explore the SAT and set effective test-taking goals!

Unity Basics - Car Mini-Game

Sun, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn how to use player input to move a vehicle in the Unity game engine.

Registration opens Sunday, February 5 2023 at 9:00am

Holi Celebration

Sun, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Suwanee Branch

Join us for the Spring Color Festival of Holi. Celebrate Holi at our own mini celebration!

Reading Buddies

Sun, Mar 05, 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.

I KNOW MY PRESIDENTS Scavenger Hunt

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

Five Forks Branch

In honor of President’s Day, bring your family and friends to search the Five Forks Library for fun facts about our United States Presidents.

Chess Club

Sun, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Interested in or love chess?

Science Library: Mineralogy - via Google Classroom

Mon, Mar 06, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Let's Talk

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

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

English in Your Language: Japanese

Mon, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Practice your conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Baby & Me Storytime

Mon, Mar 06, 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!

Toddler Time

Mon, Mar 06, 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.

Toddler Storytime

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for toddlers this storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.

Toddler Storytime

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Mar 06, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Mar 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs! For children, ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult(s).

Ready to Read: ABCs

Mon, Mar 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Kids get started learning the ABCs with hands-on activities.

Let’s Talk

Mon, Mar 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

Reading Buddies

Mon, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch

K - 2nd graders come and build your math skills with games, technology, and lots of fun!

Reading Buddies

Mon, Mar 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with our reading buddies.

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Mon, Mar 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors

Let's Talk

Mon, Mar 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us in person for Let's Talk on Mondays!

Homework Help

Mon, Mar 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Reading Buddies at Norcross

Mon, Mar 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

Join us at the Norcross Branch for Reading Buddies where you can practice and become an active reader! Registration required.

Jumpstart YOUR Business with Canva

Mon, Mar 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Anyone can be a graphic designer and it doesn’t have to cost you anything! Come learn how you can create your own flyers, presentations, and social media posts in a matter of minutes using Canva!

School-Age Science - Spring

Mon, Mar 06, 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Collins Hill Branch

Learn about what happens to plants and animals in Spring.

Resume Workshop

Mon, Mar 06, 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!

Artist Appreciation- Janet Sobel

Mon, Mar 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn about Janet Sobel, who invented the drip painting technique and how she was written out of history, then try it yourself!

Hello Hola! - Session A

Mon, Mar 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn and practice your Spanish in a welcoming environment with a fluent speaker!

Let’s Talk

Mon, Mar 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Let’s Talk is a relaxed place for English language learners to practice their skills.

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