Music & Movement

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Mon, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

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

Book Club | Murder with a Twist - Mystery/Fiction Book Club - "The Chain" by Adrian McKinty

Mon, Dec 08, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

Mon, Dec 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us in discussing this month's selection, "The Chain" by Adrian McKinty.

STEM - Science | Science Library: Stellar Astronomy - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Dec 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Mon, Dec 08, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Health & Wellness | DIY Hand Warmers

Mon, Dec 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Cancelled

Mon, Dec 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Centerville Branch

Beat the winter weather by making your own hand warmer at the Centerville branch library!

Education | I/DD - Your Best Life Skills

Mon, Dec 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Grayson Branch

Join us in person or online for a session about how to be safe on the Internet. For teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Hobbies | DIY Holiday Cards

Mon, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn how to create meaningful homemade cards by upcycling!

STEM - Science | What Will the Liquid Do? - Water Cycle in a Bag

Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us to explore the wonders of our water cycle. We will get familiar with the 4 stages of the water cycle and what they look like to us.

STEM - Science | DIY Ornaments

Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Bring your kids to an arts and crafts session where they can use math skills and color theory to create their own ornament!

Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Homework Help is a fun, volunteer-led program where elementary students get extra support with their schoolwork. Friendly volunteers are ready to answer questions, explain tricky topics, and help kids feel confident and excited about learning!

Community | Jane Austen Tea Etiquette Class

Mon, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

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

Mon, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us for English Afternoon Tea, Jane Austen Style! Learn the tea etiquette of the time, how it related to Jane Austen's works, and make some cucumber sandwiches to enjoy with our tea!

Cancelled

Finance & Budget | Financial Concept Education

Mon, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us to learn financial concepts for different stages of life so you can maximize your financial security.

STEM - Mathematics | After School Math Club

Mon, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Arts | Gifts for Bookworms - Mini Book Wreaths

Mon, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Looking for a last-minute gift? Wreaths are a popular door decoration that make wonderful gifts!

Learning Labs | Illustration Club - Watercolor and Mixed Media

Mon, Dec 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace

Are you interested in children's book illustration? In this hands-on program series, you will learn the basics of traditional art, build a portfolio, and have the chance to meet up and work with other like-minded artists.

Education | Parents' Math Help

Mon, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Looking for ways to help your Grade 4-8 Math student? Join us to look at various tools and resources to do just that.

Family | Evening Storytime

Mon, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Learning Labs | Create holiday cards with our Cricut

Mon, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Attend this program to learn how to use the Cricut Maker by making custom holiday cards!

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

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

Education | IDD: Teen And Adult Community Skills Storytime

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join adults and teens with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for stories, socialization, and hands-on activities.

Early Learning | Baby Disco

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a special story time and baby's first disco! We're going to enjoy music, dancing, and glow lights!

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

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

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

Tue, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, songs, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.

Tue, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome Toddlers Storytime! Where we read stories and enjoy music & movement for our youngest listeners ages 2 and under.

Tue, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Dec 09, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories. In December, we will meet to celebrate all of the great stories we read together this year, play games, and enjoy one another's company.

Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math, and Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8th here at the Grayson Branch. It's a drop-in session. No registration required.

Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Education | Reading Buddies

Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Tue, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us at the library for Reading Buddies, where your child can practice and become an active reader!

Tue, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Tue, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8. It's a drop-in session. No registration required.

Tue, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Literacy | Grinch Storytime & Craft

Tue, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Celebrating How the Grinch Stole Christmas with a storytime and craft activity.

Hobbies | Taylor Swift Party - For Tweens and Teens, Ages 10+

Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Suwanee Branch

Come celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday with us!

Learning Labs | Game Makers Group

Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us at the library as we provide homework help to kids in grades K-8.

Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Gaming | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns

Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Hobbies | No Sew Pillows

Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

This program will teach you how to make your own pillow without having to sew a single stitch!

Culinary Arts | Sip & Gift - Handmade Hot Chocolate

Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Celebrate the season of giving by crafting handmade hot chocolate mix, perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself!

Registration is now closed

Cancelled

Early Learning | Pajama Storytime

Tue, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Stories, Songs, and Rhymes! Join Ms. Nikki for a special nighttime storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes. Bring your favorite stuffed animal and/or blanket. Pajamas are welcome! For ages 3 and up.

Book Club | ATL Reads Virtual Book Club

Tue, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

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

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

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

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

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for toddler storytime! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This is targeted for toddlers ages 0-2 and their caregivers.

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

Snellville Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

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

Mountain Park Branch

Designed for babies and toddlers, this storytime uses simple books, music, and movement to introduce our youngest listeners to storytime. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your toddler child listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

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

Suwanee Branch

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

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

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Early Learning | Preschool Stations

Wed, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.

Wed, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Join us for an in-depth Early Learning experience for Preschoolers. Learning about different topics every month with different stations to learn and improve our skills in reading and exploration.

Community | Norcross Connect: Holiday Gift Bags

Wed, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room

Patrons will learn several techniques to personalize and decorate gift bags to give to family and friends during the holiday season.

Early Learning | Music and Movement - Ages 3 and up

Wed, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Wed, Dec 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Wed, Dec 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

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

Senior Living | The Art of Aging - Holiday Napkin Folding and Napkin Ring

Wed, Dec 10, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills that help children become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Wed, Dec 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Aging well is an art, and we want to help you succeed in creating your best senior life. Enjoy art therapy while you create a social network of friends. We will celebrate the holidays by creating festive folded napkins and napkin rings.

Community | Homeschool Hangout

Wed, Dec 10, 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Learning Labs | Bros Who Sew - Drawstring Bag

Wed, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace

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

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

Wed, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

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

Wed, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

Culinary Arts | For the Love of Pudding! - Berry Crisp

Wed, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

A quick and easy, and very tasty way to incorporate fruit into your meal

Health & Wellness | Taichi

Wed, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Practice Chen Style Taichi to build physical strength, improve balance, and relieve stress.

STEM - Science | Candy Cane Coding

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn how to write in binary code and make a candy cane to hang on your wall.

Education | Spanish Club - Game Night

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Get ready to end the year with a Latin Game Night! Join us for an evening of classic games like Loteria, La Silla Caliente, and many more, while also getting to practice your Spanish before the mid-year exams! ¡Prepárense para una noche de juegos Latinos! Acompáñanos para jugar juegos clásicos como la Lotería, La Silla Caliente y mucho más para aprender y practicar su español en un ambiente divertido.

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Hobbies | Awesome Art - Giftable Art!

Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Wed, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Wed, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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.

Wed, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

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

Wed, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

STEM - Engineering | Lego Club - Racing

Wed, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

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

Wed, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us to construct various shapes and designs utilizing Lego pieces and compete with others on this month's challenge to create amazing race tracks!

Culture | Japanese Crafting & Learning - Hokusai's Great Wave

Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for an evening of Japanese learning and crafting with a focus on Hokusai's artwork, Great Wave Off Kanagawa. Make a craft inspired by the artist & practice your hand at brush lettering your name and artwork title in Japanese!

Learning Labs | Advanced Sewing - Make a Mini Tote Bag

Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio

Are you looking for a fun project with a bit of a challenge? Join us in making a mini tote bag perfectly sized for a doll or stuffed animal.

This event is full

Community | Knitted Together - A Knitting & Crocheting Meet-Up

Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Finance & Budget | Using Morningstar for Novice Investors

Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

For those who want to learn about investing and need a good place to start, we'll explore Morningstar, a resource provided free to GCPL cardholders.

Book Club | The Murder With Friends Chapter! - Our Virtual Murder Mystery Book Club!

Wed, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about "Twas The Bite Before Christmas" by David Rosenfelt.

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

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

Education | IDD: Teen And Adult Community Skills Storytime

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

For kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs, and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join adults and teens with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for stories, socialization, and hands-on activities.

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

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and crafts to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten, this program is designed to meet the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to prepare your preschooler for Kindergarten. This program is intended for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Join us for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime

Thu, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Thu, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Learning Labs | Intro to Cricut - Creating Iron-on Designs

Thu, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace

Learn to use a Cricut smart cutting machine.

Book Club | Adult Book Club

Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a friendly discussion of "The Woman in the Library" by Sulari Gentill.

Community | DIY Holiday Cards

Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories. In October, we will begin reading "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Create festive DIY holiday cards while learning about the history of holiday card traditions from the 1800s to today. Explore how styles, messages, and materials have changed over time - then craft your own!

Book Club | The Next Chapter Book Club

Thu, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us as we discuss "Here One Moment" by Liane Moriarty.

Cancelled

Gaming | Dungeons & Drama

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Program of whimsy to ignite a passion for adventure.

STEM - Science | Microscope Lab

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for a close look at the microorganisms in our pond! We?ll use microscopes to see what lives in stagnant water and learn about the common organisms too tiny to see with our naked eyes!

Hobbies | Winter Craft Party

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

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

Cancelled

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for an evening of activities as we create winter themed crafts that we can give as gifts or use as decorations. We will have a variety of crafts to choose from so you can make your favorite or do one of each!

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.

Thu, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies volunteers and staff! Come back every week to work towards the goal of reading 10 books to get a mystery prize from our Reading Buddies Treasure Box!

Arts | Card Making!

Thu, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Let's learn how to make different kinds of greeting cards and decorate goodie bags!

Writing | Writers Club: Wildcard!

Thu, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Thu, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Looking for a space dedicated towards the craft of writing? Come join our Writers Club! Each session will include quiet time to sit and write as well as open discussions and workshopping our pieces together. This month's writing theme: Wildcard!

Community | Magic: The Gathering

Thu, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Explore the Library | Trope Book Tasting

Thu, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Fake dating, the chosen one, treasure hunts, and more - if you recognize these plot patterns from your favorite books, then join us at the library as we organize a book tasting curated by your favorite tropes!

Book Club | Story Squad: Grayson Kids Book Club - Chosen One

Thu, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

This month, our book club theme is "the chosen one" so read a book related to this theme, then join us for a fun and friendly discussion about what you read.

Arts | DIY Junk Journals

Thu, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn about junk journaling and find inspiration for making your own.

Genealogy | Recording Family History Interviews

Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

This time of year, families are gathering together for a variety of holidays and celebrations. It's the perfect opportunity to record family stories and traditions! Join us to learn a variety of methods and tools for recording your family this holiday season.

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lilburn Branch

This is a weekly program dedicated to the craft of screenwriting! Attend this program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged to reap the full benefits!

Early Learning | Pajama Storytime

Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Early Learning | Family Storytime

Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join Ms. Mirka for a fun, welcoming storytime that helps families bond and learn through books, songs, and movement.

Gaming | Chess Knight

Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Author Talk | Middle Grade Author Series: Kwame Mbalia - For Ages 8+

Thu, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Collins Hill Branch

Come hear a middle grade author speak about their works and the writing process. Come early and get a free copy of Kwame Mbalia's newest title "Jax Freeman and the Tournament of Spirits"! (while supplies last)

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Dec 12, 9:00am - 9:25am

Virtual

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

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

Learning Labs | Intro to Python

Fri, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Fri, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio

Come learn the basics of the Python coding language! For adults and teens only. Registration required.

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Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Fri, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn the basics of 3D printing with the Learning Labs!

Cullinary Arts | Little Chefs

Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lilburn Branch

Let's make holiday tortilla pinwheels through a simple cooking activity for little ones while teaching them basic kitchen safety, hygiene, and healthy eating habits while developing essential skills. For children 3-8 years old and their caregivers.

Genealogy | Book of Life Workshop

Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Create a 'Book of Life' for your relatives just like the one on Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s "Finding Your Roots" on PBS.

Kindergarten Readiness | Number Camp - Patterns

Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

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

Health & Wellness | Self Care DIY - Face Masks and Sugar Lip Scrubs

Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Take a moment for yourself and join us to learn some easy self care tips while making a DIY face mask and sugar lip scrub!

Learning Labs | Cricut Cutting Day

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Makerspace

Want to use the Cricut? Come use it for the day!

Community | Express & Engage

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room

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

Health and Wellness | Holly Jolly Play Day - with LiveHealthy Gwinnett

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Join LiveHealthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy winter themed interactive health lessons, fun games, craft, cooking and more!

Literacy | Read to Oliver the Cat

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Practice reading while you visit with Oliver the therapy cat.

Early Learning | Gingerbread Tales Storytime!

Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Run, run, run, as fast as you can, let's catch the gingerbread man at library land! Join Ms. Becca for a fun, sing-song storytime adventure about the Gingerbread Man, hearing both old and new twists to this traditional tale. After our stories, we'll decorate gingerbread cookies together!

Learning Labs | Learning Labs Magic (The Gathering)

Sun, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join the Learning Labs as we embark on a quest to create free accessories and custom cards to heighten your Magic The Gathering gaming experience! Now sponsored by Magikids! Stay to the end to get free booster packs!

Explore the Library | Holiday Movies, Memories & Traditions

Sun, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come enjoy a holiday movie screening and discussion with neighbors and friends as we celebrate the family, traditions, and the power of community.

Gaming | Chess and Go

Sun, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Play the strategy games Go and Chess in a friendly environment.

Early Learning | Baby and Me

Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for a special lap-sit storytime for infants. This program introduces books, rhymes, songs, and sensory play to babies and their parent/or caregiver.

Early Learning | Cozy Sleepover Storytime

Mon, Dec 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us with your warmest pajamas and stuffed animals for some cozy stories and heartwarming songs.

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Dec 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

Mon, Dec 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

STEM - Science | Science Library: Stellar Astronomy - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Dec 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Mon, Dec 15, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

STEM - Science | DIY Hot Chocolate Mix

Mon, Dec 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a cozy winter craft. Follow our simple recipe and put together your own DIY Hot Chocolate Mix while learning about the chemistry behind this treat!

Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club - "We Solve Murders" by Richard Osman

Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Offsite

A crime, a disappearance, or a mysterious happening-if trouble's brewing, it may be on our menu! Join Grayson's Mystery Book Club in reading this month's selection, We Solve Murders by Richard Osman!

Early Learning | Holiday Family Storytime

Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Mon, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for a holiday storytime that the whole family can enjoy together.

STEM - Technology | Animating in Blender - Learning Facial and Hand Movements

Mon, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Makerspace

Want to learn how to make 3D Animations? Then join us to learn Blender! You 'll understand the basics of facial expressions, lip syncing, and hand movements!

STEM - Engineering | Lego Junior Builders - Lego Bingo! Challenge

Mon, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

In this fast-paced and creative Lego session, kids ages 6 - 11 will complete fun mini-build challenges based on a Bingo-style card.

Book Club | Peachtree Corners Book Club

Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

December: Join us for a discussion of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

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

Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Literacy | Polar Express Night

Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Come celebrate the holiday season! Library staff will read "The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsburg. Festive crafting to follow the storytime! Pajamas are welcomed and encouraged!

Learning Lab | Custom Holiday Stockings

Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn to use a sewing machine to sew a holiday stocking!

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STEM - Science | Observe the Night Sky - Geminid Meteor Shower

Mon, Dec 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn about the basics of telescopes, meteors, and the best way to view upcoming meteor showers.

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

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

Tue, Dec 16, 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.

Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.

Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

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

Tue, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, songs, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.

Tue, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome Toddlers Storytime! Where we read stories and enjoy music & movement for our youngest listeners ages 2 and under.

Community | Jane Austen's Birthday Party - Gwinnett Reads Jane Austen

Tue, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Celebrate Jane Austen's birthday with games and treats!

Early Learning | Baby and Me

Tue, Dec 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

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

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Tue, Dec 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Story times promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read with stories, games and songs. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Tue, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Get together with fellow family history enthusiasts to discuss genealogy resources and get advice on researching your family tree from an experienced researcher.

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - Bimbis Grape Juice

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

A cooking program for children and their accompanying adults. This month learn about Bimbis grape juice. A classic grape juice with a zesty twist.

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Culinary Arts | National Dipped in Chocolate Day

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Celebrate National Dipped in Chocolate Day by learning about the history of chocolate and making your own dipped chocolate treats.

Hobbies | Christmas Craft-ernoon!

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Get into the holiday spirit by learning about and making various retro and sustainable Christmas decorations!

Book Club | Read, Explore, Create - The Magic Tree House Book Club

Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Get ready for an adventure through time and space in our book club for early readers! Our goal is to increase literacy by giving young children a fun space to engage with books. Each program includes a fun activity based on the reading!

Arts | 3D Paper Snowflakes

Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Participants will learn a fun way to make decorative three-dimensional paper snowflakes.

Book Club | Gwinnett Reads Jane Austen

Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

A chance to finally read Jane Austen, together! Join us to discuss all of the topics that make Austen's books true classics! We'll be reading her final novel, "Persuasion".

STEM - Mathematics | Pokemon Math Club

Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch

Build your double digit math and critical thinking skills as you play the Pokemon Card game. For ages 8 and up.

Arts | Wrap Party - Wrapping and Accessorizing Gifts

Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Learn how to wrap beautiful gifts!

Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8. It's a drop-in session. No registration required.

Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Culinary Arts | Kids Culinary - Popcorn Mix In Lab

Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Let's have fun and experiment with some tasty snacks using popcorn and other treats.

Learning Labs | Game Makers Group

Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Book Club | Stitch & Tell - "The Oysterville Sewing Circle" by Susan Wiggs

Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for Stitch & Tell, a creative book club, where we explore different literary worlds and work on a fiber arts project. This month, we're discussing "The Oysterville Sewing Circle" by Susan Wiggs.

Hobbies | Mountain Park Hook Up

Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Health & Wellness | Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group

Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us in person or virtually online to discuss issues and mental health involving the care for your loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia.

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for toddler storytime! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This is targeted for toddlers ages 0-2 and their caregivers.

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Family | Books & Bites - National Maple Syrup Day

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Join us for Books & Bites: A Fun-Filled Storytime with a Bite-size Breakfast snack!

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Early Learning | Preschool Stations

Wed, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.

Wed, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Join us for an in-depth Early Learning experience for Preschoolers. Learning about different topics every month with different stations to learn and improve our skills in reading and exploration.

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Wed, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Wed, Dec 17, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Wed, Dec 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

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

Language Learning | ABC-Sign: Intro to ASL - Learning American Sign Language

Wed, Dec 17, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Wed, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Learn American Sign Language and start communicating with the Deaf community in this beginner-friendly class!

Learning Labs | Intro to Podcasting

Wed, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio

Learn to make your own podcast!

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Exploring the Arctic

Wed, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grayson Branch

Calling all homeschoolers! Join us as we learn about the arctic biome, the various animals and plants that live there and their special adaptations that allow them to live in the freezing cold

Health & Wellness | Taichi

Wed, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Practice Chen Style Taichi to build physical strength, improve balance, and relieve stress.

STEM - Science | Dye-namic Flowers!

Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Discover the magic of science as we explore how flowers can change color by adding dye to their water.

Arts | Art Club - Patterns in Islamic Art

Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for our Art Club! Every month, we'll learn about art history from around the world and make our own pieces inspired by it! This month, we will examine the geometric patterns used in Islamic art and create our own multilayered patterns.

Learning Labs | Intro to Soldering

Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace

Come learn the basics of soldering for electronics.

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Culinary Arts | Holiday Baking Challenge - Cookie Decorating

Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Family | Reindeer Games

Wed, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Bring the whole family to compete in a series of holiday challenges! All ages welcome!

Wed, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us in this monthly baking challenge featuring the mobile kitchen cart! This month's challenge: cookie decorating.

Wed, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

Community | Disney Holiday Bash!

Wed, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

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

Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Come join the Buford-Sugar Hill Library for the Disney Holiday Bash in celebration of the winter holidays and Walt Disney's 124th birthday!

Learning Labs | Enhance Your Family Photos

Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio

Learn how to make photos look their best using Adobe Photoshop. No prior experience needed.

Early Learning | Cozy Cocoa Storytime!

Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Put on your comfiest PJs and slippers, grab your favorite stuffy, and join Ms. Becca for warm and cozy winter storytime! We will enjoy some hot cocoa, read cute and cozy stories, and sing winter songs. It'll be mug-nificent!

Learning Labs | Intro to Tinkercad

Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn the basics of using Tinkercad to create your own 3D models!

Registration opens Wednesday, December 10 2025 at 9:00am

Book Club | Book Club on Tap - "Spinning Silver" by Naomi Novik

Wed, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Offsite

Join us at Exhibit A(le) in downtown Lawrenceville to discuss the novel "Spinning Silver" by Naomi Novik.

Jobs & Careers | Mobile Career Lab

Thu, Dec 18, 9:00am - 2:00pm

Grayson Branch

Seeking employment? Get help from the Mobile Career Lab.

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here we Come

Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

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

Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us to celebrate learning our alphabet with stories and early literacy activities!

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

Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Join us for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Book Club | Cozy Book Club - We Solve Murders by Richard Osmond

Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us for stories, songs, and movement!

Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join us on the third Thursday of every month to discuss a preselected Cozy Mystery book. This month's book is "We Solve Murders" by Richard Osmond.

Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime

Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Digestive System

Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

This is our monthly get-together for homeschooling families. This month, we will continue with our anatomy study of the digestive system.

Language Learning | Movies in English - ESL Movie Club

Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories. In October, we will begin reading "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Cancelled

Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

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

Cancelled

Gaming | Dungeons & Drama

Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Program of whimsy to ignite a passion for adventure.

Culture | Celebrate New Year's

Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Why do we celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another? Learn about the history of New Year celebrations in the United States and around the world and make a fireworks salt painting!

Community | Cozy Come Down Mindfulness and Reflection - Mindfulness and Reflection

Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Unwind and take a breath. Cozy Come Down is a chill year-end gathering for teens to reflect, relax, and reset after finals.

Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.

Explore the Library | Kanopy Film Club - "Modern Times" (1936)

Thu, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Thu, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn about something new by watching a film on Kanopy and joining us in the library for a lively discussion!

Thu, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Culinary Arts | Hot Chocolate around the World

Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Warm yourself up with a cup of hot chocolate with a book on the side. Learn different cultures make their own drink to keep the cold away.

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Gaming | Winter Games - A Cozy Night Out

Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Come in from the cold and join us for Winter Games, a seasonal tabletop game night at the library! Enjoy cozy card games, strategic board games, warm snacks, and festive fun with friends (or new ones you meet!).

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Dec 19, 9:00am - 9:25am

Virtual

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

Early Learning | Music & Movement

Fri, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

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

Learning Labs | Create Your Own Podcast

Fri, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Fri, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio

Learn the basics of making a podcast!

Health & Wellness | Chair Yoga

Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

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

Early Learning | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Dec 20, 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.

Community | It's Summer Somewhere

Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

It's summer somewhere! Join us to learn about the southern hemisphere.

Learning Labs | 3D Printing on Fabric

Sun, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come learn the basics needed to start 3D Printing on Fabric! We'll go over how to find, design, and execute 3D printing on fabric with the Prusa 3D printers.

Literacy | Read to Mr Bunbun

Sun, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Cancelled

Culture | Winter Solstice Celebration!

Sun, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Celebrate the Winter Solstice at the Buford-Sugar Hill library!

Gaming | Chess Club

Sun, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

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

Arts | Holiday Cello Concert featuring Heewon Jeon

Mon, Dec 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join cellist Heewon Jeon from the Indiana University School of Music for a special holiday music program as she presents Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens - fun for our preschoolers!

STEM - Science | Science Library: Stellar Astronomy - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Dec 22, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

STEM - Science | STEAM Club - Seasons

Mon, Dec 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Come learn all about the different seasons, and create your own seasonal tree craft!

Learning Labs | Airbrushing 101

Mon, Dec 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn how to use an airbrush!

Family | Polar Express Night

Tue, Dec 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Come to the library in your bedtime best as we celebrate the holiday season with a special reading of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg! Intended for ages 3 and up.

Early Learning | Satur-YAY Storytime

Sat, Dec 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Bring the family and join Ms. Sarah for a Saturday storytime to celebrate Winter!

Literacy | Read to Mr. BunBun

Sun, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Hop on over to the meeting room to share a tale with Mr. Bunbun, the Havana rabbit, who is an excellent listener.

STEM - Science | Science Library: Stellar Astronomy - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+

Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Learning Labs | Make A Log Cabin Quilt Block

Mon, Dec 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio

Want to learn basic quilt piecing? Need to practice using a sewing machine? Then this program is for you!

Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 6:00pm

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

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

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.

Writing | Looking Back & Moving Forward - A New Year's Journaling Workshop

Tue, Dec 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us to thoughtfully reflect on the past year's experiences and set inspiring, intentional goals for the year ahead through guided journaling. Perfect for anyone looking to close the year with mindfulness and start the new one with clarity and purpose.

Family | Cozy Storytime Pajamas & Cocoa

Tue, Dec 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to our Cozy Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy fun for children ages 4 through 8.

Family | Noon Year's Eve Party

Wed, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Kids, celebrate the New Year at noon! We'll count down to the big moment with party hats and make our New Year's Resolutions!

Early Learning | Noon Year's Eve! - Family Storytime to Ring in the New Year

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Happy New Year! Countdown to 2026 at the Library

Health & Wellness | Taichi

Wed, Dec 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Practice Chen Style Taichi to build physical strength, improve balance, and relieve stress.

Writing | Universal Scribbles - New Beginnings

Thu, Jan 01, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine that will feature your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is New Beginnings. Registration Required.

Learning Labs | Professional Podcast Equipment Training

Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Recording Studio

Want to get into the podcasting business? Get started by learning how to use the video and audio equipment at the Lilburn Recording Studio!

Registration opens Friday, December 26 2025 at 9:00am

Learning Labs | Podcasting for your Business

Sat, Jan 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio

Learn the basics of making a podcast to promote your business!

Registration opens Saturday, December 27 2025 at 2:00pm

Community | Pokémon Cards Trade Off

Sat, Jan 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch library and trade Pokemon cards with fellow fans.

Writing | Universal Scribbles - New Beginnings

Mon, Jan 05, All day

Virtual

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine that will feature your stories, poems, and artwork. The theme for this issue is New Beginnings. Registration Required.

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for a special lap-sit storytime for infants. This program introduces books, rhymes, songs, and sensory play to babies and their caregiver.

Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime

Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join Ms. Mirka for a special tummy time to help your little one build confidence in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills! Perfect for pre-walkers, ages 1 and under.

Mon, Jan 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Changes in an Ecosystem

Mon, Jan 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Mon, Jan 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Dacula Branch

Join us as we learn about how ecosystems work, play fun games, and make a food chain themed craft.

STEM - Science | Candy DNA

Mon, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Come learn about the different aspects of STEM with hands-on activities.

Book Club | Adult Fiction Book Club

Mon, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Health & Wellness | Make Your New Year's Resolutions Stick

Mon, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Gaming | Chess and Go

Mon, Jan 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Come play a game of Chess or Go with your community. Beginners welcome!

Hobbies | Learn to Knit!

Mon, Jan 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Learn the basics of knitting in this beginner-friendly workshop. Supplies are provided as supplies last, so just bring your creativity and leave with new skills!

Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Have you made resolutions for the new year, but are worried they won't stick? Join us to learn different ways to turn your resolutions into lasting habits!

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing - With Prusa

Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace

Learn the basics of 3D Printing!

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for our weekly Tummy Time! This is an opportunity for playtime for pre-walking babies and their parents/caregivers to connect while meeting other families in the community. This program is designed for babies under one year and their caregivers.

Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime

Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Come join us for a fun baby and parent storytime with stories and songs!

Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.

Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Entrepreneurship | Orientación sobre su negocio y Prospera

Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

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

Tue, Jan 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Aprenda cómo iniciar su propio negocio de la manera correcta.

Tue, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, songs, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.

Health & Wellness | Decision Making - How to Make Up Your Mind

Tue, Jan 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Do you struggle with making decisions? Discover strategies that can help make the process easier and faster.

Education | Map Your World - A Homeschool Program

Tue, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Learn all about maps & how to use them!

Book Club | Fiction Book Club

Tue, Jan 06, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories. In January, we will begin reading "Frederick Douglass: A Hero for All Times" by Devorah Major.

Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a discussion of The Personal Librarian, by Marie Benedict.

Learning Labs | Intro to Tinkercad

Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Makerspace

Join the Learning Labs as we teach you the basics of how to use the 3D design software Tinkercad!

Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.

Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - Vegetable Biriyani

Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jan 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

A cooking program for children and their accompanying adults. Learn how to make a fragrant and flavorful vegetable biriyani.

Tue, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students. This is first-come, first-served. Students must bring a homework assignment.

Tue, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Learning Labs | Game Makers Group

Tue, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Need a little help with your homework? Bring it to this drop-in session for one of our volunteer homework helpers to walk you through it. No registration required.

Gaming | Chess & Go

Tue, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us to learn and play Chess or Go!

Tue, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Early Learning | Family Storytime - Pizza

Tue, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Ms. Nikki for a storytime the whole family can enjoy together! This month's theme is pizza. Enjoy books, songs, and make a fun craft! This program is intended for ages 3 & up, with accompanying adult(s).

Gaming | Let's Role - Dungeons & Dragons

Tue, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Grayson Branch

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

Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

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

Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

Designed for babies and toddlers, this storytime uses simple books, music, and movement to introduce our youngest listeners to storytime. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your toddler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs! For children ages 0-2, and their caregivers.

Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for Toddler Time! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers ages 0-2 and their caregivers.

Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Health & Wellness | Taichi for Wellness

Wed, Jan 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah as we explore the letters of the alphabet in a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 2-5).

Wed, Jan 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Grayson Branch

This progressive Chen Style class introduces gentle, meditative movements that can build physical strength, improve balance, and reduce stress.

Kingergarten Readiness | Preschool Storytime

Wed, Jan 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.

Wed, Jan 07, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills which help children become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Senior Living | The Art of Aging: Vision Boards

Wed, Jan 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Aging well is an art, and we want to help you succeed in creating your best senior life. Join us this month and create a vision board for 2026!

Book Talk | Tropes & Tales - Cozy Mysteries

Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Take a closer look at the building blocks of storytelling. Each session explores a genre or author's signature elements - from common tropes to recurring themes - and includes interactive activities to help you discover new reads.

Learning Labs | Bros Who Sew - Pattern Basics

Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace

Have you started learning and want to practice your sewing? Join us to practice how to read patterns and create a new project!

Registration opens Wednesday, December 31 2025 at 1:00pm

STEM - Engineering | Craft Stick Ski Lift

Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Recycled Engineering is back! Can you build a ski lift chair with a passenger that can balance on the cable?

STEM - Science | How Do Arctic Animals Stay Warm?

Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Have you ever wondered how animals like polar bears keep warm in the winter? Join us for a STEM experiment where we explore the answer.

STEM - Science | Super Science - Buoyancy

Wed, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us as we explore the science of buoyancy and why things sink or float. For ages 6 - 11.