Name: Meals and Music
Start: 2023-02-02T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-02-02T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Norcross Branch

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Meals and Music

Recipes Inspired by African American Music Tradition

2023-02-02 17:00:00 2023-02-02 19:00:00 America/New_York Meals and Music 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. Norcross Branch -

Thursday, February 02
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-02 17:00:00 2023-02-02 19:00:00 America/New_York Meals and Music 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. Norcross Branch -

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 program will guide you on how to follow recipes from a cookbook and introduce you to the library's vast cookbook collection. It will also introduce and familiarize participants with the musical history of black people in the US (particularly in the US south). Registration Required, participants must be 16+.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

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Sat, Apr 01, 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 cloth lunch bag!

This event is full

Real Writers Get Paid: How to Get Money for Writing

Sat, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn the many ways to make money as a writer and break the myth of the ¨broke writer.¨

Reading In Spanglish! - English/Spanish Storytime

Sat, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us for a bilingual storytime.

Family Yoga

Sat, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson Branch for a kid-friendly yoga session to learn basic yoga poses and mindfulness exercises to keep you grounded and healthy!

ROSA Bulgarian Folk Performance

Sat, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

The Rosa Bulgarian folk group will give an educational performance with singing and dancing.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Sun, Apr 02, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Wildlife Careers: Meet the Creatures!

Sun, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Come see a live demonstration of snakes, lizards and hawks in flight! Learn about careers in wildlife conservation, wildlife safety and what you can do to help protect Georgia’s ecosystems.

Read to Mr. Bunbun

Sun, Apr 02, 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.

Science Library: Entomology - via Google Classroom

Mon, Apr 03, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Mon, Apr 03, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 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 in the Park! - Alexander Park; 800 Old Snellville Hwy; Lawrenceville 30044

Mon, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Mon, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! As we explore early literacy in an interactive way for children ages 3 through 5. Through fun books, music and movement activities for our preschool listeners.

Early Learning - Toddler Time

Mon, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Library-on-the-Move! - @Alexander Park

Mon, Apr 03, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Offsite

Borrow a book from the GCPL mobile library!

Code Club: Scratch

Mon, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Participants will learn how to use the Scratch programming language, code a game with sprites and a backdrop, and learn to bind keys to commands.

School Age Science - Butterflies

Mon, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for our exciting program series exploring science with hands-on experiments!

Don't Be Trashy: Sustainability Spring Break!

Mon, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Dacula Branch

Learn Sustainability facts and have fun during Spring Break!

Celebrate International Children's Book Day!

Mon, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Bring the whole family to decorate our sidewalks with chalk as we celebrate International Children's Book Day! All ages are welcome!

STEAM Camp: Going Wild - Flight

Mon, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for a Spring Break edition of STEAM Camp focusing on nature. Each day will focus on a different topic and an applied art project. Our first day will focus on flight.

Poetry is for Everyone!

Mon, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Suwanee Branch

“Draw a crazy picture, write a nutty poem…” (Shel Silverstein.) April is National Poetry Month! Join us for a brief reading for the whole family, then learn about different types of poetry and write some poems of your own!

Crazy 8s Math Club

Mon, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

8 week course to have fun learning and reinforcing math skills.

Let's Talk

Mon, Apr 03, 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!

Reading Buddies

Mon, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

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

Securing the BAG! - For Teens

Mon, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us at the Lilburn Branch to get tips on budgeting, savings, and spending to further your financial skills!

Bilingual Storytime - Hora de Cuentos

Mon, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Norcross Branch

Come join us for a storytime with the songs and stories in English and Spanish! ¡Acompáñenos para una hora de cuento con canciones y cuentos en inglés y español!

Reading Buddies

Mon, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Tue, Apr 04, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 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, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 04, 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.

Let's Celebrate Ramadan!

Tue, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn about the festival marking the end of Ramadan and celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the library with stories and activities.

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 04, 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.

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

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

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Early Learning - Preschool Storytime

Tue, Apr 04, 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!

Taekwondo Demonstration

Tue, Apr 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a fun family program as we watch and participate in learning all about Taekwondo with Master Joo and her World Champion Taekwondo Martial Arts students.

Sewing Spring Break Camp

Tue, Apr 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Centerville Branch

Get a crash course in sewing basics during Spring Break!

This event is full

Unity 3D Spring Break Camp

Tue, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come learn the basics of 3D game development in the Unity game engine during your spring break. Exclusively for teens.

This event is full

Code Club: Scratch

Tue, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Participants will learn how to use the Scratch programming language, code a game with sprites and a backdrop, and learn to bind keys to commands.

School Age Science - Butterflies

Tue, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for our exciting program series exploring science with hands-on experiments!

Modeling Clay Circuits

Tue, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Grayson Branch

Making creations out of clay can be fun, but why not take it to the next level with working lights? Join us at the Grayson branch to learn how to make electric circuits using clay.

Don't Be Trashy: Sustainability Spring Break!

Tue, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Dacula Branch

Learn Sustainability facts and have fun during Spring Break!

Gardening for Wildlife

Tue, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us to make "Seed Bombs" and your own self-watering planter. When completed, you will take home a planter complete with soil and seeds!

DIY Plant Press

Tue, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Come assemble your own plant press, collect your first samples from the HML patio garden, press them, document your find, and take home your new press. We will also make decorative paper with dried flowers. Supplies are limited to first 10 participants. Registration recommended.

Peter Rabbit's Garden

Tue, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Bring the whole family to enjoy activities and crafts celebrating our favorite naughty rabbit!

Open Your World Book Club for - Adults & Teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disability

Tue, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

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

STEAM Camp: Going Wild - Butterflies

Tue, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for a Spring Break edition of STEAM Camp focusing on nature. Each day will focus on a different topic and an applied art project. Today we will focus on the math of butterfly wings.

Chess Boards and Checker Crowns

Tue, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come to learn how to play, learn more about, and/or come enjoy the classic board games of chess and checkers!

Reading Buddies

Tue, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Canceled

Homework Help

Tue, Apr 04, 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, Apr 04, 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.

Pantry Recipe Series - Overnight Oats

Tue, Apr 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for our new mobile kitchen class, The Pantry Recipe Series. For each common pantry staple we will learn a new recipe that features it as a main ingredient!

Homework Help

Tue, Apr 04, 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.

Tech Tuesday

Tue, Apr 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Stop by for tailored technological assistance. We can help with anything from basic computers & Macs to converting/transferring files and anything related to computers, our websites, & smartphones.

Interview Prep: Revamp Your Resume!

Tue, Apr 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Do you feel like your resume is lacking something? Come find out how you can use GCPL resources to acquire new job skills and certifications online!

STEAM Storytime

Tue, Apr 04, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Come join us at the Dacula Branch for a STEAM storytime!

Scrape Art: Abstract Art Technique

Tue, Apr 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn how to create an abstract contemporary art piece worthy of being displayed at home using this simple and impactful technique.

Childcare Bootcamp

Tue, Apr 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Childcare Bootcamp is a 2 day program where you can learn the basics of infant and childcare and what it takes to become or hire a nanny! Come both days or just the day that better fits your needs.

Snellville Chess Club

Tue, Apr 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join our monthly chess club to learn and play chess.

Healthy Living: - Picking and Sticking to a Diet

Tue, Apr 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Wanna learn if dieting is right for you? Come learn how to pick out and stick to a diet that is right for you!

Reading Buddies

Tue, Apr 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Homework Help @ Centerville Branch

Tue, Apr 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Centerville Branch

Cryptid Creatures Club - via Google Classroom

Wed, Apr 05, All day

Virtual

CALLING ALL FANS OF CREEPY CREATURES!

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Wed, Apr 05, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 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, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.

Toddler Storytime - Ages 2 and Under

Wed, Apr 05, 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 two and under.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Apr 05, 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!

Storytime in the Park! - Lilburn City Park; 76 Main Street, Lilburn GA. 30047

Wed, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 05, 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!

Stories Around the World!

Wed, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch

This is a 3-day program in which a different language will be featured daily!

Library-on-the-Move! - @Lilburn City Park

Wed, Apr 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Offsite

Borrow a book from the GCPL mobile library!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 to 5

Wed, Apr 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

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

Rescheduled

U.S. Citizenship Prep

Wed, Apr 05, 11:30am - 1:30pm

New date Wednesday, April 05, 11:30am - 1:00pm

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.

U.S. Citizenship Prep

Wed, Apr 05, 11:30am - 1:00pm

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.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 05, 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!

Sewing Spring Break Camp

Wed, Apr 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Centerville Branch

Get a crash course in sewing basics during Spring Break!

This event is full

Unity 3D Spring Break Camp

Wed, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come learn the basics of 3D game development in the Unity game engine during your spring break. Exclusively for teens.

This event is full

Code Club: Scratch

Wed, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Participants will learn how to use the Scratch programming language, code a game with sprites and a backdrop, and learn to bind keys to commands.

School Age Science - Butterflies

Wed, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for our exciting program series exploring science with hands-on experiments!

Don't Be Trashy: Sustainability Spring Break!

Wed, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Dacula Branch

Learn Sustainability facts and have fun during Spring Break!

STEAM Camp: Going Wild - Eyes

Wed, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for a Spring Break edition of STEAM Camp focusing on nature. Each day will focus on a different topic and an applied art project. Today we will focus on the many types of eyes and how they work.

World Poetry

Wed, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come read and discuss poetry from all over the world for National Poetry Month! We will provide space to write and share your own poetry.

Dragon Daughter’s Art History - Partnering with Professor Bilan Liao

Wed, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us to explore art history and drawing in conjunction with her own life story as an artist with Bilan Liao, the author of the book "Diary of the Dragon's Daughter."

Super Science - Helpful Pollinators

Wed, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn about native pollinators and how they impact our everyday lives!

Canceled

Homework Help

Wed, Apr 05, 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, Apr 05, 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.

Hamilton Mill Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 05, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! First come, first serve. A program for kids in grades K-3.

Managing Creative Projects with Obsidian

Wed, Apr 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Need help organizing your thoughts, managing your editorial calendar, keeping track of notes, or logging a whole world you're creating? Obsidian is an amazing tool for helping creatives and students with endless possibilities.

How Does My Garden Grow? - Apples (Candy Apples)

Wed, Apr 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join Lilburn in the continued series on fruits and vegetables, where you can learn about the nutritional value of apples, how they are grown, and fun recipes to try at home.

Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

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

Childcare Bootcamp

Wed, Apr 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Childcare Bootcamp is a 2 day program where you can learn the basics of infant and childcare and what it takes to become or hire a nanny! Come both days or just the day that better fits your needs.

Chess Club

Wed, Apr 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

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

Family Storytime

Wed, Apr 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

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

Adult D.E.A.R - Poetry

Wed, Apr 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us at the Centerville Branch for our Adult D.E.A.R. program! Drop everything for an hour and read some poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month!

Local Indie Author Day 2023 - Accepting Book Submissions

Thu, Apr 06, All day

Virtual

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

Writer's Studio - via Google Classroom

Thu, Apr 06, All day

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Thu, Apr 06, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Addressing Challenging Behaviors - Caregiver Support for People with Developmental Disabilities

Thu, Apr 06, All day

Virtual

For caregivers of children and adults with developmental disabilities who experience challenging behaviors, this is a layperson’s approach to investigating the potential causes and seeking help.

Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act

Thu, Apr 06, All day

Virtual

Helping you save money while promoting clean air and cutting climate pollution.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

This program's goal is to introduce children to early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, playing, and writing.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch

Stories, Songs, and Rhymes! Join us as we spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get you ready to learn. Ages 3-5.

The Sound of Music

Thu, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn the science behind musical instruments and make some to create your own band at home!

Toddler Time

Thu, Apr 06, 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.

Stories Around the World!

Thu, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch

This is a 3-day program in which a different language will be featured daily!

Early Learning - Baby and Me

Thu, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Writing Interactive Narrative with Inky - Spring Break Camp

Thu, Apr 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Duluth Branch

Want to learn how to write narrative for video games? Create a choose-your-own-adventure game and learn about building a game in Unity in this two day Spring Break Camp!

Culinary Arts - Apple Parfaits!

Thu, Apr 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join Lilburn in the continued series on fruits and vegetables, where you can learn about the nutritional value of apples, how they are grown, and fun recipes to try at home!

Code Club: Scratch

Thu, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Participants will learn how to use the Scratch programming language, code a game with sprites and a backdrop, and learn to bind keys to commands.

Senior Living - BrainBoosters!

Thu, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join other seniors and stimulate your brain with programs, games, puzzles, conversation, and camaraderie. Learn about health, community, library, and technology resources. Please join us and create a community of friends and support.

Spring Break Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Grayson Branch

Become a library detective this spring break and join us for an interactive scavenger at the Grayson Branch to learn all about how the library works and use your best sleuthing skills!

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

Thu, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join Dacula and Hamilton Mill Branch Staff online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of fables. Registration required.

Don't Be Trashy: Sustainability Spring Break!

Thu, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Dacula Branch

Learn Sustainability facts and have fun during Spring Break!

STEAM Camp: Going Wild - Flora

Thu, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for a Spring Break edition of STEAM Camp focusing on nature. Each day will focus on a different topic and an applied art project. Today we will focus on the many types of flora.

Make a Simple Bird Feeder

Thu, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn about some of the native birds of Georgia. Create a simple bird feeder to attract birds.

ESL Movie Club

Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

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

Reading Buddies

Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Coding Club - Carnival

Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Canceled

Homework Help

Thu, Apr 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.

STEM-tastic! - Volcanoes

Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for some Volcano Earth Science activities during this month's STEM-tastic.

Homework Help

Thu, Apr 06, 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.

Cooking Basics - Tower Garden

Thu, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us to learn basic cooking skills and learn a recipe using our veggies/herbs from our Tower Garden!

Teen Life - Snacks and Hacks

Thu, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us as we provide study hacks and create easy snacks to take home for the busy teen.

The Hidden Mummy Escape Room

Thu, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Visit us to test your puzzle-solving skills. Do you have what it takes to find the hidden tomb? Or will you be lost in the sands of Egypt forever?

Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Thu, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Reading Buddies

Thu, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us at the Duluth Branch for Reading Club where you can practice and become an active reader! For ages 6-11. Registration is required.

Citizenship | U.S. Citizenship Classes

Thu, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Join us in your journey towards U.S. citizenship in this FREE 8 week course learning the civics portion of the citizenship test while working on English reading and writing skills.

Script Frenzy - Script Writing Challenge

Thu, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch

Challenge yourself to write a video game, movie, play, or another script in a month!

Intro to Adobe XD

Thu, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Are you interested in app design? Join us as we explore the basics of Adobe XD and learn to prototype apps, websites, and more.

Noche de Juegos - Spring Break!

Thu, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Come practice your Spanish skills with other Language Learners at our Spanish language game night! All are welcome, but if you want your Spanish immersion student to get some practice over break, this is a great opportunity!

Goodnight Gwinnett... - Bedtime Books for Kids

Thu, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

Soothing stories for your little one before going to sleep.

Sounds Wild and Broken - A talk with author and biologist David G. Haskell

Thu, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming

Celebrate Earth Month with a talk from David Haskell as he discusses his book, "Sounds Wild and Broken: Sonic Marvels, Evolution's Creativity, and the Crisis of Sensory Extinction".

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Fri, Apr 07, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 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, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Babies and Tots Storytime

Fri, Apr 07, 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!

Stories Around the World!

Fri, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch

This is a 3-day program in which a different language will be featured daily!

Writing Interactive Narrative with Inky - Spring Break Camp

Fri, Apr 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Duluth Branch

Want to learn how to write narrative for video games? Create a choose-your-own-adventure game and learn about building a game in Unity in this two day Spring Break Camp!

Seeds of History - Saving Georgia's Agricultural Legacy through Seed-Swapping

Fri, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Bring your heirloom and preserved seeds and swap them with other gardeners in the community.

Don't Be Trashy: Sustainability Spring Break!

Fri, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Dacula Branch

Learn Sustainability facts and have fun during Spring Break!

Circuit Playground

Fri, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn the basics of Arduino programming in C, creating circuits with breadboards, and program some simple sketches.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Sat, Apr 08, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Weekend Storytime

Sat, Apr 08, 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.

READing Paws

Sat, Apr 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Doggie Tales

Sat, Apr 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Practice reading with a friendly therapy dog at the Dacula Branch Library!

DUL Doggie Tales

Sat, Apr 08, 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.

Native Botany Watercolor

Sat, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come learn how to identify and illustrate native Georgia botany with a SCAD graduate and illustrator. Registration is required if you need art supplies or stop by with your own!

Camera Club: Green Screen Videos

Sat, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn the steps and basic tools used to create green screen videos.

Cloud-Gazing - A Kid’s Guide to Cloud Identification

Sat, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Master your meteorology skills! Learn to read the language of clouds to predict the weather.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Sun, Apr 09, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

MPK Chess Club

Sun, Apr 09, 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.

Science Library: Entomology - via Google Classroom

Mon, Apr 10, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Spill Lit - A YA Podcast - April Fools!

Mon, Apr 10, All day

Virtual

GCPL's own podcast about YA literature!

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Mon, Apr 10, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Homeschool Libratory

Mon, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join the Dacula staff for a STEAM program every month for homeschool students and caregivers. Each month will focus on a different STEAM or culinary literacy activity.

Storytime in the Park! - Alexander Park; 800 Old Snellville Hwy; Lawrenceville 30044

Mon, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Toddler Time

Mon, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Early Learning - Toddler Time

Mon, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Library-on-the-Move! - @Alexander Park

Mon, Apr 10, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Offsite

Borrow a book from the GCPL mobile library!

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join the Dacula staff for a STEAM program every month for homeschool students and caregivers. Each month will focus on a different STEAM or culinary literacy activity.

Garden Fest 2023

Mon, Apr 10, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Calling all gardeners, garden enthusiasts, and everyone in between! Garden Fest is back and in person!

Science of Dot Art

Mon, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us at the Peachtree corners branch to learn about dot art and make your own creation.

Snellville Reading Buddies - Ages 5 to 11

Mon, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us at the Snellville branch for Reading Buddies! Online and In-Person sessions are available. Registration is required.

Reading Buddies

Mon, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Mon, Apr 10, 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

Crazy 8s Math Club

Mon, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

8 week course to have fun learning and reinforcing math skills.

K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club

Mon, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Let's Talk

Mon, Apr 10, 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!

Reading Buddies

Mon, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

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

Bilingual Storytime - Hora de Cuentos

Mon, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Norcross Branch

Come join us for a storytime with the songs and stories in English and Spanish! ¡Acompáñenos para una hora de cuento con canciones y cuentos en inglés y español!

Animals of America!

Mon, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Come celebrate National Wildlife Week by learning about the most iconic American animals, and make your own bald eagle to take home!

Reading Buddies

Mon, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Pajama Storytime

Mon, Apr 10, 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.

Animals of America!

Mon, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Come celebrate National Wildlife Week by learning about the most iconic American animals, and make your own bald eagle to take home!

Gwinnett County 55 Years after Dr. King - A Community Conversation

Mon, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming

Discuss the influence and effects of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Gwinnett 55 years after his death.

Harry Potter Book Club! - via Google Classroom

Tue, Apr 11, All day

Virtual

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

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Tue, Apr 11, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 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, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Tummy Time

Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Let’s Talk - Session D

Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Play & Learn Storytime

Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a special storytime! You will be shown how your child can meet the Developmental Milestones with toys parents already have at home. Meet the experts as they show you the different ways you can use the same toy as your child grows.

Second Time Around Book Club

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

Duluth Branch

Read a book you may have missed, or read a book again. April’s book is Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch

Stories, Songs, Rhymes, and Play! Join us as we spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get you moving. Ages 2 and under.

Toddler Time

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Help toddlers learn to be attentive and follow directions, develop a love of stories and books, and develop reading readiness skills.

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lilburn Branch

We will use books, music, rhymes, movement, and fingerplays to introduce pre-literacy and social skills to our toddlers.

Toddler Time

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

Grayson Branch

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 11, 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.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Tue, Apr 11, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! As we explore early literacy in an interactive way for babies and young toddlers ages 2 and under. Through simple books, music & movement for our youngest listeners.

Early Learning - Preschool Storytime

Tue, Apr 11, 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!

Baby and Me

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

Lilburn Branch

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

How to Become an Entrepreneur - Lunch and Learn

Tue, Apr 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Norcross Branch

If you are a small business seeking funding to start or grow your business, you don’t want to miss this free workshop!

Garden Fest 2023

Tue, Apr 11, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Calling all gardeners, garden enthusiasts, and everyone in between! Garden Fest is back and in person!

Novel Crimes Mystery Book Club - Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner

Tue, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Please join us to help unravel a story of crime and intrigue.

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

Tue, Apr 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Open Your World Book Club members read books together and build on literacy skills in this program designed for adults and older teens with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Registration is required, but drop-ins will be welcomed.

Homework Help

Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Libraries and Legends - A Dungeons and Dragons Program

Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us for a session of Dungeons and Dragons at the library!

Reading Buddies

Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Astrology Basics

Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

The Astrology Basics program will focus on the foundational knowledge you need to understand what each aspect of your birth chart means. This would be great for beginners who are just getting started to intermediate astrologers.

Rescheduled

Dorm Room Cooking

Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Thursday, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Stop in to learn some tips and tricks to make snacks in your dorm room.

Homework Help

Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions, and our volunteers will assist you.

Reading Buddies

Tue, Apr 11, 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.

Pantry Recipe Series - Rice

Tue, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for our new mobile kitchen class, The Pantry Recipe Series. For each common pantry staple we will learn a new recipe that features it as a main ingredient!

Homework Help

Tue, Apr 11, 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.

Poetry Month Program

Tue, Apr 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch

Celebrate Poetry month by writing poems with a group. Create poems by scratching out words on paper and more.

Bloom and Doom

Tue, Apr 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Now that spring has sprung, learn about wildflowers, how they grow, and how climate change is affecting their abundance.

Le Club Français de la Bibliothèque Grayson

Tue, Apr 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

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

Paper Mosaic Art

Tue, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch

Join us to learn about Mosaic Art history and create your own art display! Supplies provided.

Pajama Storytime

Tue, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us for a special night time storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes... pajamas are encouraged!

Reading Buddies

Tue, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Homework Help @ Centerville Branch

Tue, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Centerville Branch

Family Music & Movement

Tue, Apr 11, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for a fun program that uses music, wiggles, and giggles to show the connection between reading and rhythm! This program is designed for kids ages three and up. Space can be limited and will be on a first-to-arrive basis.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Wed, Apr 12, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Play & Learn Storytime

Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Toddler Time

Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.

Toddler Storytime - Ages 2 and Under

Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch

Join us at the Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages two and under.

Toddler Time

Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Apr 12, 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!

Storytime in the Park! - Lilburn City Park; 76 Main Street, Lilburn GA. 30047

Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Toddler Time

Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Library-on-the-Move! - @Lilburn City Park

Wed, Apr 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Offsite

Borrow a book from the GCPL mobile library!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 to 5

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

Snellville Branch

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

Rescheduled

U.S. Citizenship Prep

Wed, Apr 12, 11:30am - 1:30pm

New date Wednesday, April 12, 11:30am - 1:00pm

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.

U.S. Citizenship Prep

Wed, Apr 12, 11:30am - 1:00pm

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.

Music & Movement

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

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for a fun program that uses music, wiggles, and giggles to show the connection between reading and rhythm! This program is designed for kids, ages 3 and up. Space can be limited and will be on a first-to-arrive basis.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 12, 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!

Garden Fest 2023

Wed, Apr 12, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Calling all gardeners, garden enthusiasts, and everyone in between! Garden Fest is back and in person!

Homeschool Hangout: Let’s Study Bunnies

Wed, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Duluth Branch

To introduce homeschoolers library resources to help them study the life cycle of rabbits. Investigate several breeds and determine some of the benefits of rabbits.

Homework Help

Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.

Awesome Art - Little Looms

Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Hello Annyeonghaseyo!

Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn new Korean vocabulary words in a fun way! This week's topic is Weather!

Homework Help

Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions, and our volunteers will assist you.

Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 12, 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.

Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Hamilton Mill Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! First come, first serve. A program for kids in grades K-3.

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 12, 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

Positive Pet Ownership

Wed, Apr 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Happy National Pet Day! Come hear two informed animal workers who will give tips on how to take care and positively train your pets

Painting Like Van Gogh - Acrylics Painting

Wed, Apr 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us to paint with acrylics!

Homework Help at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Wed, Apr 12, 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.

Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

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

Poetry Camp

Wed, Apr 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

Join Ms. Mirka at the Norcross branch, where kids will learn about different poetry styles every Wednesday by being exposed to poetry read-aloud, singing songs, and creating unique poems!

Families of Teens/Young Adults with Disabilities: - Practical Tips for Helping Your Teen Get Their First Job

Wed, Apr 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Parent to Parent of Georgia will offer practical tips for helping parents and caregivers as they help their teen find a first job. Learn about the current employment outlook for people with disabilities, workplace accommodations, and the employer’s perspective on hiring.

Young Makers - Paper Piano

Wed, Apr 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us every month for a fun STEAM project! This month, we’ll be learning how we can harness electricity to turn paper into piano keys.

Practicing Chen Style Tai Chi

Wed, Apr 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us at the Lilburn Branch with an introduction to Tai Chi and how you can learn the movements of the Five Elements form!

Education | I/DD Helping Your Teen Get Their First Job

Wed, Apr 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Parent to Parent of Georgia will offer practical tips for helping parents and caregivers as they help their teens find their first job.

Pajama Sotrytime

Wed, Apr 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Stories, Songs, and Rhymes! Join us as we spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get you ready to learn. Ages 5 and under.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Thu, Apr 13, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

This program's goal is to introduce children to early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, playing, and writing.

Little Learners Academy - In partnership with Gwinnett County Public Schools

Thu, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a birth to 5 program for children and their parents/caregivers. Our program allows your child to grow academically, socially, and emotionally through interactive read alouds, hands-on learning experiences, music and movement, and engaging with YOU through play!

Little Learners Academy - en asociación con Gwinnett County Public Schools

Thu, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lilburn Branch

Acompáñenos en un programa para niños y sus padres/cuidadores de edades de recién nacidos a 5 años. Nuestro programa permite que su hijo crezca académica, social y emocionalmente a través de lecturas interactivas en , experiencias de aprendizaje práctico, música y movimiento, y la interacción con usted a través del juego.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Apr 13, 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!

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Norcross Connect: Watercolor Flowers for Earth Day

Thu, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come socialize with members of your community while learning a new skill. Participants will create their own nature watercolor paintings in celebration of Earth Day.

Food Matters- Tofu: Try It, You Might Like It!

Thu, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Come and educate yourself on a vegetarian protein source that is both economical, versatile, low fat and cholesterol free.

Social Security 101 Workshop - Speak with a Specialist

Thu, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join a Social Security Administration Specialist to learn about retirement benefits, Medicare, and services the Social Security Administration provides.

Toddler Time

Thu, Apr 13, 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.

Early Learning - Baby and Me

Thu, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Pantry Cooking: Risotto

Thu, Apr 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Garden Fest 2023

Thu, Apr 13, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Calling all gardeners, garden enthusiasts, and everyone in between! Garden Fest is back and in person!

Dacula Book Club for Adults

Thu, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us live for a friendly book discussion about 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir. We meet on the second Thursday afternoon of every month.

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

Thu, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join Dacula and Hamilton Mill Branch Staff online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of fables. Registration required.

The Next Chapter - Suwanee Book Club

Thu, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion on "The Mother-in-Law" by Sally Hepworth.

Homework Help

Thu, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.

Dungeons and Dragons and Donuts (DnDnD)

Thu, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Play DnD while enjoying donuts!

Reading Buddies

Thu, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies.

Reading Buddies

Thu, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 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, Apr 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.

Education | Family STEM: Kite Flying

Thu, Apr 13, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Centerville Branch

Today is a Family STEM event. This month we will explore the wonders of kite making.

Family Traditions: Strange Things

Thu, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

In honor of April Fools Day and Earth Day, we will be discussing things that seem too weird to be true. Our Strange Things program is stranger than fiction!

Homework Help

Thu, Apr 13, 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 *REGISTRATION FULL* - Crazy 8's

Thu, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Math club starting on March 23rd. This program is for Children in grades 3 - 5 only. *Registration is Full*

Teen Advisory Council (TAC)

Thu, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

TAC members meet once a month to discuss topics related to teen programming at GCPL.

Math Club @ Hamilton Mill

Thu, Apr 13, 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.

Math Club @ Hamilton Mill

Thu, Apr 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Sound Lab: Beat Making

Thu, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Audio production for beginners: Workstations, MIDI keyboards and Virtual Instruments. An entry level course on beat production and digital audio workstations

Bilingual Storytime (Spanish)

Thu, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us for Storytime in English and Spanish! Acompañanos para una hora de cuentos en inglés y español. For ages 3-5. Para niños de 3 a 5 años.

Comics Club - Comic Making Essentials

Thu, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Come learn how to make your own comics!

Citizenship | U.S. Citizenship Classes

Thu, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Join us in your journey towards U.S. citizenship in this FREE 8 week course learning the civics portion of the citizenship test while working on English reading and writing skills.

Script Frenzy - Script Writing Challenge

Thu, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch

Challenge yourself to write a video game, movie, play, or another script in a month!

Goodnight Gwinnett... - Bedtime Books for Kids

Thu, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

Soothing stories for your little one before going to sleep.

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Fri, Apr 14, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Early Learning-Little Naturalist - Wildflowers

Fri, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch

Join us for our monthly Little Naturalist program! This month we'll be talking about wildflowers !

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Babies and Tots Storytime

Fri, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Snellville Branch

Homeschool families, come and join us for Homeschool Hangout!

LGBTQIA+ Heroes, Icons, Legends, and Events: Day of Silence

Fri, Apr 14, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Virtual

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

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Sat, Apr 15, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Family Time: Muffin Tin Baking - Pizza Cups

Sat, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for our new mobile kitchen cooking class: Muffin Tin Baking. Muffin tins can be used for much more than baking cupcakes and muffins! We will be making pizza snack bites!

Family Storytime & Craft

Sat, Apr 15, 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!

Crochet Class: Decorative Flowers!

Sat, Apr 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Once a month series on learning crocheting basics. This month is: decorative flowers!

Plant Swap 2023!

Sat, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Snellville Branch

Come and join us at our second annual plant exchange!

Spring Green Cleaning

Sat, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Let’s learn more about healthier, eco-friendly cleaners to use during your Spring Cleaning!

Career Clinic - Interview Rehab

Sat, Apr 15, 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 April 15 and update your career management skills.

Jeux de rôles:Dynamic French Conversation for Adults & Teens

Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Come and practice your French conversation skills!

Writing Workshop - How to Market & Sell Your Self-Published Book

Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Marketing is the single biggest challenge for any unknown author. Learn from self-published authors Charles de Andrade and Michael E. Owens about selling your book on Amazon, marketing budgets, book covers, and how to increase sales by cultivating your sphere of influence.

Sports from the Renaissance era

Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Come and learn about sports from a past era in history: The Renaissance.

Writing | Workshop - How to Market and Sell Your Self-Published Book

Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Marketing is the single biggest challenge for any unknown author. Learn from self-published authors Charles de Andrade and Michael E. Owens!

Story Time & Cookie Making

Sat, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join the Dacula staff for Story Time and learn how to make three types of YUMMY no-bake cookies!

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Sun, Apr 16, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour

Sun, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula Branch Library once a month to experience a calm and sensory friendly environment.

Chess Club

Sun, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Interested in or love chess?

Letter Camp: V, W, X

Sun, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Science Library: Entomology - via Google Classroom

Mon, Apr 17, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Local Indie Author Day 2023 - Accepting Book Submissions

Mon, Apr 17, All day

Virtual

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

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Mon, Apr 17, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 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 in the Park! - Alexander Park; 800 Old Snellville Hwy; Lawrenceville 30044

Mon, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Toddler Time

Mon, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Baby & Me Storytime

Mon, Apr 17, 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!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Mon, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! As we explore early literacy in an interactive way for children ages 3 through 5. Through fun books, music and movement activities for our preschool listeners.

Early Learning - Toddler Time

Mon, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Library-on-the-Move! - @Alexander Park

Mon, Apr 17, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Offsite

Borrow a book from the GCPL mobile library!

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Apr 17, 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).

Early Learning: Math Activities

Mon, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Kids get started practicing early math skills with hands-on activities.

Fiction Book Club

Mon, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Monthly meeting of the Mountain Park Library Book Club.

Snellville Reading Buddies - Ages 5 to 11

Mon, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us at the Snellville branch for Reading Buddies! Online and In-Person sessions are available. Registration is required.

Reading Buddies

Mon, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Choose Your Own Adventure!

Mon, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Come to the Library to learn about various genres, engage in fun activities, and widen your reading interests. Go around the room and mark off every book genre on your passport and take it home to share with friends and family!

Earth Day Extravaganza

Mon, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for an engaging Earth Day celebration as we come together to learn how we can positively impact our communities and environment.

Trouble’s Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club

Mon, Apr 17, 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 "Before She Disappeared" by Lisa Gardner.

Trouble’s Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club

Mon, Apr 17, 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 Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner.

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Mon, Apr 17, 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

Crazy 8s Math Club

Mon, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

8 week course to have fun learning and reinforcing math skills.

K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club

Mon, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Let's Talk

Mon, Apr 17, 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!

Reading Buddies

Mon, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

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

Bilingual Storytime - Hora de Cuentos

Mon, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Norcross Branch

Come join us for a storytime with the songs and stories in English and Spanish! ¡Acompáñenos para una hora de cuento con canciones y cuentos en inglés y español!

Earth Day Seed Bombs

Mon, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Let's celebrate Earth day by giving back to our planet! Come make seed bombs with us as we learn about native plants to Georgia!

Scientific Method: Cloud in a Jar

Mon, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

How did scientists discover how a cloud forms? Using the scientific method!

Reading Buddies

Mon, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Tue, Apr 18, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 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, Apr 18, 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.

Tummy Time

Tue, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch

Stories, Songs, Rhymes, and Play! Join us as we spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get you moving. Ages 2 and under.

Toddler Cultural Storytime

Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime for your child to learn about the different cultures around the world! This program is aimed at children within the toddler age range.

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Help toddlers learn to be attentive and follow directions, develop a love of stories and books, and develop reading readiness skills.

Toddler Cultural Storytime

Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime for your child to learn about the different cultures around the world! This program is aimed at children within the toddler and preschool age ranges.

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lilburn Branch

We will use books, music, rhymes, movement, and fingerplays to introduce pre-literacy and social skills to our toddlers.

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Tue, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! As we explore early literacy in an interactive way for babies and young toddlers ages 2 and under. Through simple books, music & movement for our youngest listeners.

Early Learning - Preschool Storytime

Tue, Apr 18, 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!

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Apr 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

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

Tue, Apr 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Blooming with Intentions

Tue, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch

We are taking the concept of creating your intentions (what you want to be, do, and have) and applying it to pictures and sayings adhered to flower pots. You will also receive seeds so your intentions can flourish and bloom wherever life plants you.

Beginner Sewing - Creating A Cloth Lunch Bag

Tue, Apr 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Have you already taken our Sewing Machine basics workshop and want to practice your new skillset? Come join us in learning how to make a cloth Lunch Bag

Registration opens Monday, April 10 2023 at 9:00am

Open Your World Book Club for - Adults & Teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disability

Tue, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

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

Genealogy Club

Tue, Apr 18, 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.

Homework Help

Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

(I.D.E.A.): Earth Day

Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Celebrate Earth Day by learning different ways to be sustainable in your every day life.

Reading Buddies

Tue, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions, and our volunteers will assist you.

Reading Buddies

Tue, Apr 18, 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.

Cooking with Kids - Avocado Quesadillas

Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

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

Pantry Recipe Series - Veggie Chili

Tue, Apr 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for our new mobile kitchen class, The Pantry Recipe Series. For each common pantry staple we will learn a new recipe that features it as a main ingredient!

Homework Help

Tue, Apr 18, 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.

Flipster - Online Magazines To Read At Your Leisure

Tue, Apr 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch

Discover a whole new world of Magazines with Flipster!

Geronimo!

Tue, Apr 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Gear up for summer and discover new books to read. This month focuses on Geronimo Stilton. Make a craft and learn about Egyptian History!

Rescheduled

Young Makers - Paper Piano

Tue, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

New date Wednesday, April 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us every month for a fun STEAM project! This month, we’ll be learning how we can harness electricity to turn paper into piano keys.

Reading Buddies

Tue, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Homework Help @ Centerville Branch

Tue, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Centerville Branch

Moonlighting Book Club

Tue, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us on the third Tuesday of every month to discuss a preselected book. This month’s book is The Maid by Nita Prose.

ATL Reads Virtual Book Club - "This Tender Land" by William Kent Krueger

Tue, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming

ATL Reads Book Club welcomes all who enjoy reading a variety of genres. We are a “no commitment” book club—some people come every month and others occasionally.

Cryptid Creatures Club - via Google Classroom

Wed, Apr 19, All day

Virtual

CALLING ALL FANS OF CREEPY CREATURES!

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Wed, Apr 19, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 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, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.

Toddler Storytime - Ages 2 and Under

Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch

Join us at the Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages two and under.

Toddler Time

Wed, Apr 19, 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

Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

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

Storytime in the Park! - Lilburn City Park; 76 Main Street, Lilburn GA. 30047

Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Toddler Time

Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Preschool Cultural Storytime

Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime for your child to learn about the different cultures around the world! This program is aimed at children within the preschool age range.

Preschool Cultural Storytime

Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime for your child to learn about the different cultures around the world! This program is aimed at children within the toddler and preschool age ranges.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Supporting Student Literacy at Home

Wed, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn about ways to support your student's literacy at home.

Library-on-the-Move! - @Lilburn City Park

Wed, Apr 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Offsite

Borrow a book from the GCPL mobile library!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 to 5

Wed, Apr 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

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

Rescheduled

U.S. Citizenship Prep

Wed, Apr 19, 11:30am - 1:30pm

New date Wednesday, April 19, 11:30am - 1:00pm

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.

U.S. Citizenship Prep

Wed, Apr 19, 11:30am - 1:00pm

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.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 19, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Homeschool Hangout - Get in the Garden

Wed, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grayson Branch

Calling all homeschoolers! Join us at the Grayson Branch for a fun, hands-on STEM lesson about soil quality and some basic best practices for gardening. Learning levels geared towards children ages 6-13.

Homework Help

Wed, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.

Earth Day Seed Bomb

Wed, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Celebrate Earth Day by making your very own wildflower seed bomb!

Homework Help

Wed, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions, and our volunteers will assist you.

Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 19, 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.

Sensory STEM - Autism Acceptance Month

Wed, Apr 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Snellville Branch

Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with a fun sensory STEM craft

Hamilton Mill Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 19, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! First come, first serve. A program for kids in grades K-3.

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 19, 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 at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Wed, Apr 19, 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.

Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

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

Poetry Camp

Wed, Apr 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

Join Ms. Mirka at the Norcross branch, where kids will learn about different poetry styles every Wednesday by being exposed to poetry read-aloud, singing songs, and creating unique poems!

Intro to Arduino

Wed, Apr 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Norcross Branch

Learn the basics of Arduino by building and coding beginner circuits.

Murder With Friends! - Our Virtual Murder Mystery Book Club!

Wed, Apr 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about the novel A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny.

Writer's Studio - via Google Classroom

Thu, Apr 20, All day

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Pre-Register here for Citizenship Clinic on 4/21 - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Thu, Apr 20, All day

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us on April 21 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

This program's goal is to introduce children to early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, playing, and writing.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Apr 20, 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!

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch

Stories, Songs, and Rhymes! Join us as we spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get you ready to learn. Ages 3-5.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Thu, Apr 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us on the third Thursday of every month to discuss a preselected Cozy Mystery book.. This month’s book is The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.

Toddler Time

Thu, Apr 20, 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.

Early Learning - Baby and Me

Thu, Apr 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Pop Up Grocery - Sustainable shopping hacks for those on a budget

Thu, Apr 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Come take a virtual tour of a grocery store and learn how to shop sustainably and healthily while staying on a budget no matter your family size!

Senior Living - BrainBoosters!

Thu, Apr 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join Dacula and Hamilton Mill Branch Staff online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of fables. Registration required.

Homework Help

Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.

ESL Movie Club

Thu, Apr 20, 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!

Reading Buddies

Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies.

Reading Buddies

Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Curious Minds: Celebrating Earth Day

Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Come out and celebrate Earth Day and learn about the art of pottery.

Homework Help at Hamilton Mill Public Library

Thu, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions, and our volunteers will assist you.

What is Upcycling?

Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

Come learn about the history and environmental benefits of upcycling - the process of taking waste and turning it into something useful!

STEM-tastic! - Volcanoes

Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for some Volcano Earth Science activities during this month's STEM-tastic.

Family | Family Storytime

Thu, Apr 20, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Join us as we explore literacy in an interactive way for families with young children up to 2nd grade. Through engaging books, music and movement activities for our listeners.

Rescheduled

Earth Day Upcycling

Thu, Apr 20, All day

New date Thursday, April 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Five Forks Branch

In honor of Earth Day, come join us at the Five Forks Branch to learn about sustainability and upcycling. We will be turning plastic bottles into other useful household items!

Earth Day Upcycling

Thu, Apr 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Five Forks Branch

In honor of Earth Day, come join us at the Five Forks Branch to learn about sustainability and upcycling. We will be turning plastic bottles into other useful household items!

Homework Help

Thu, Apr 20, 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 *REGISTRATION FULL* - Crazy 8's

Thu, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Math club starting on March 23rd. This program is for Children in grades 3 - 5 only. *Registration is Full*

Funding for College

Thu, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us at the Lilburn Branch in learning about scholarship programs that can help fund your college experience and minimize loans!

Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Thu, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Reading Buddies

Thu, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us at the Duluth Branch for Reading Club where you can practice and become an active reader! For ages 6-11. Registration is required.

Earth Day Terrarium Jars

Thu, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Make your own miniature terrarium in a mason jar, and learn about ecosystems!

Introduction to Excel for Personal Finance

Thu, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Get started using Microsoft Excel and learn about free resources for computer literacy.

Citizenship | U.S. Citizenship Classes

Thu, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Join us in your journey towards U.S. citizenship in this FREE 8 week course learning the civics portion of the citizenship test while working on English reading and writing skills.

Script Frenzy - Script Writing Challenge

Thu, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch

Challenge yourself to write a video game, movie, play, or another script in a month!

Goodnight Gwinnett... - Bedtime Books for Kids

Thu, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

Soothing stories for your little one before going to sleep.

How Georgia Turned Purple - An Evening with AJC Reporter Greg Bluestein

Thu, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Duluth Branch

Greg Bluestein, a top reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will discuss the players and issues reshaping Georgia and American politics.

Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act

Fri, Apr 21, All day

Virtual

Helping you save money while promoting clean air and cutting climate pollution.

Citizenship Clinic - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta

Fri, Apr 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Babies and Tots Storytime

Fri, Apr 21, 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!

Reading Buddies

Sat, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

STEM Saturday

Sat, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lilburn Branch

An engaging way for children to learn scientific concepts (like categorization, comparisons, sorting, and cause-and-effect) which can be built into play.

Dia de los Niños/ Day of Children!

Sat, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us on Saturday for a day of celebration for our little ones with stories and the enjoyment of our childish wonder in activities and dances!

Climate Intervention Workshop - Celebrating Earth Day

Sat, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Norcross Branch

Are you concerned about climate change or just want to know what all the fuss is about? Join Climate Ambassadors from Climate Interactive to learn about MIT's En-ROADS and explore solutions with this dynamic, interactive tool.

Canning Workshop - Presented by Gwinnett County UGA Extension

Sat, Apr 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Learn about the different types of canning processes and prepare your own apple preserves.

This event is full

READing Paws

Sat, Apr 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Expedition Community Science: Pollen Season

Sat, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Explore community science programs related to Pollen, which will help children and families engage with their environment. You may wish to download the iNaturalist app in advance (not required).

Aprendiendo inglés con arte - Learning English with Art

Sat, Apr 22, 11:30am - 12:45pm

Norcross Branch

Practica inglés con otros miembros de la comunidad mientras creamos una obra de arte. El tema del mes será: arte para aliviar el estrés.

Earth Day Program - Recycling

Sat, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Snellville Branch

Celebrate Earth Day by learning about recycling in your community.

GrowMeGolden's Building Blocks of Nutrition

Sat, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us for a nutrient-rich program - part of a balanced educational diet! You will learn about the basic nutrients and how they help us create healthy diets.

Introduction to 3D Printing - Printing with the Prusa

Sat, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Interested in learning how to 3D print in the Learning Labs? Join us for a crash course in the history and uses of 3D printing and discover how you can print 3D models on your own!

Celebrate Earth Day Everyday! - Earth Day themed storytime and activities

Sat, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us at the Grayson Branch for an Earth Day program that shows us how we can be environmentally responsible and take better care of our planet each and every day!

Recycled Engineering -Paper Tower

Sun, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Use your engineering, problem solving and math skills to design a paper tower that will hold weight.

Summer Jobs for Tweens and Teens

Sun, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Discover different types of summer jobs and the skills you need for success.

Science Library: Entomology - via Google Classroom

Mon, Apr 24, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Spill Lit - A YA Podcast - Just Peachy

Mon, Apr 24, All day

Virtual

GCPL's own podcast about YA literature!

Storytime in the Park! - Alexander Park; 800 Old Snellville Hwy; Lawrenceville 30044

Mon, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Toddler Time

Mon, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Mon, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! As we explore early literacy in an interactive way for children ages 3 through 5. Through fun books, music and movement activities for our preschool listeners.

Early Learning - Toddler Time

Mon, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Library-on-the-Move! - @Alexander Park

Mon, Apr 24, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Offsite

Borrow a book from the GCPL mobile library!

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Apr 24, 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).

Early Learning: Math Activities

Mon, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Kids get started practicing early math skills with hands-on activities.

Make, Move, and Learn

Mon, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

For those with developmental, motor, and sensory disorders to spend time with others making fun crafts, using fine motor skills, or learning life skills. All ages and abilities are welcome!

Snellville Reading Buddies - Ages 5 to 11

Mon, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us at the Snellville branch for Reading Buddies! Online and In-Person sessions are available. Registration is required.

Reading Buddies

Mon, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Chapter Chat - Fish in a Tree

Mon, Apr 24, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us this month to celebrate all that makes us unique as we read "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt.

Reading Buddies at Grayson

Mon, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grayson Branch

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

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Mon, Apr 24, 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

Crazy 8s Math Club

Mon, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

8 week course to have fun learning and reinforcing math skills.

K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club

Mon, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Let's Talk

Mon, Apr 24, 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!

Bilingual Storytime - Hora de Cuentos

Mon, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Norcross Branch

Come join us for a storytime with the songs and stories in English and Spanish! ¡Acompáñenos para una hora de cuento con canciones y cuentos en inglés y español!

My First Backyard Garden

Mon, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Do you want to grow your own food but don't know where to start? Well, join us as we teach you the basics of starting your very own garden, from what grows best to which soil to buy!

DIY: Tea Blending

Mon, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn how to create a personalized tea blend and sample different teas while learning about stress awareness

Reading Buddies

Mon, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Hamilton Mill Book Club

Mon, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a lively discussion every month about a book chosen by group members. This month features The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah.

Fertility After 40 - Author Talk with Tamika Michelle Johnson

Mon, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Norcross Branch

If you are a woman 40 plus and thinking about conceiving or actively trying to conceive, then this talk is for you!

Harry Potter Book Club! - via Google Classroom

Tue, Apr 25, All day

Virtual

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

Tummy Time

Tue, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Tummy Time

Tue, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Let’s Talk - Session D

Tue, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 25, 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, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Help toddlers learn to be attentive and follow directions, develop a love of stories and books, and develop reading readiness skills.

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lilburn Branch

We will use books, music, rhymes, movement, and fingerplays to introduce pre-literacy and social skills to our toddlers.

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 25, 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.

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

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

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Toddler Time

Tue, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Tue, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! As we explore early literacy in an interactive way for babies and young toddlers ages 2 and under. Through simple books, music & movement for our youngest listeners.

Early Learning - Preschool Storytime

Tue, Apr 25, 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!

Science Library: Hands On - Entomology

Tue, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:45am

Dacula Branch

Get a hands on look at Entomology through experiments and activities!

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Apr 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Homeschool Hangout - Upcycled Planters for Earth Day - & World Penguin Day

Tue, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Norcross Branch

Celebrate Earth Day and World Penguin Day by making a penguin-themed planter.

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

Tue, Apr 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Open Your World Book Club for - Adults & Teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disability

Tue, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

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

Homework Help

Tue, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Reading Buddies

Tue, Apr 25, 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, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions, and our volunteers will assist you.

Reading Buddies

Tue, Apr 25, 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.

Homework Help

Tue, Apr 25, 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.

Writing - Budding Authors’ Writing Club

Tue, Apr 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Are you interested in creative writing but just don’t know where to begin? Join us for our writing club where we discuss ideas and offer prompts to boost creativity.

Upcycled Planters for Earth Day & World Penguin Day

Tue, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Celebrate Earth Day and World Penguin Day by making an upcycled, penguin-themed planter.

Reading Buddies

Tue, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Financial Resources @ The Library

Tue, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Attendees will learn how to access and use financial resources for free through the Gwinnett Library.

Homework Help @ Centerville Branch

Tue, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Centerville Branch

Foster Parent Information Session

Tue, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services to learn how to become a Foster Parent.

Snellville Book Club - Hernan Diaz's In The Distance

Tue, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch

Join us to talk about "In The Distance" by Hernan Diaz.

Family Storytime

Tue, Apr 25, 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).

Toddler Storytime - Ages 2 and Under

Wed, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch

Join us at the Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages two and under.

Toddler Time

Wed, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Apr 26, 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!

Storytime in the Park! - Lilburn City Park; 76 Main Street, Lilburn GA. 30047

Wed, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Toddler Time

Wed, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Letter Camp

Wed, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

It's time to learn our letters! Join us each week for early literacy activities to explore the alphabet. For ages 3+

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

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

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Science Library: Hands On - Entomology

Wed, Apr 26, 11:00am - 11:45am

Norcross Branch

Get a hands on look at Entomology through experiments and activities!

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 to 5

Wed, Apr 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

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

Rescheduled

U.S. Citizenship Prep

Wed, Apr 26, 11:30am - 1:30pm

New date Wednesday, April 26, 11:30am - 1:00pm

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.

U.S. Citizenship Prep

Wed, Apr 26, 11:30am - 1:00pm

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.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 26, 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!

Simple Science - Sense of Smell/Sense of Taste

Wed, Apr 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Homework Help

Wed, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments. Excludes Student Holidays and Digital Learning Days.

Un Poquito de Español: Book Fiesta!

Wed, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish? Join us to celebrate Book Day/El Día de los Libros this month!

Homework Help

Wed, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Homework Help @ Your Lilburn Branch is here! Bring us your K-12 homework questions, and our volunteers will assist you.

Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 26, 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.

Save the Frogs!

Wed, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us to learn about endangered frogs as we celebrate Save the Frogs Day 2023! Learn about what you can do to help save them then make your very own “jumping” origami frog!

Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 26, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Hamilton Mill Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 26, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! First come, first serve. A program for kids in grades K-3.

Homework Help and Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 26, 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 at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Wed, Apr 26, 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.

Poetry Camp

Wed, Apr 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

Join Ms. Mirka at the Norcross branch, where kids will learn about different poetry styles every Wednesday by being exposed to poetry read-aloud, singing songs, and creating unique poems!

Ask An Expat/Pregúntale a un expatriado

Wed, Apr 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Expatriates - come and have a chat with us and share your experiences. Expatriados: venga, charle con nosotros y comparta sus experiencias.

Arbor Day Excitement

Wed, Apr 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Just how important are our trees? Come to learn about the history of Arbor Day, why trees are so crucial to our lives, and how we can help them, and enjoy a fun tree-related activity.

Introduction to 3D Printing

Wed, Apr 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Curious what the 3D printing craze is all about? Join us to learn about how it works, why it matters, and, most importantly, how you can do it yourself at the library!

Introduction to 3D Printing

Wed, Apr 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Live! At Mountain Park

Wed, Apr 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

It's Jazz Appreciation Month! Celebrate this unique musical artform.

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