Cooking with Kids

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

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

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Early Learning | Early Learning at the Library

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

Five Forks Branch

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

Cancelled

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

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for early literacy fun with Ms. Jaimie and friends from Play2Learn and Gwinnett Building Babies Brains for story time, music and movement, and early learning activities for children, 0-5, and their parents or caregivers.

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

Grayson Branch

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

Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime

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

Norcross Branch

Come join us for stories, songs and active play! Different stories and songs to get your little ones to energize and play!

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a special storytime just for babies (pre-walkers), designed to help them feel comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!

Health & Wellness | Taichi for Wellness

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

Offsite

Join us for Taichi at the Grayson Senior Center! This progressive Chen Style class introduces gentle, meditative movements that can build physical strength, improve balance, and reduce stress.

Senior Living | Thrive in Your Hive - A Wellness Program for Seniors

Thu, May 07, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Thrive in Your Hive is a program for seniors. Thriving is a lifelong pursuit! Join us and learn about your health, your community, and your library.

Education | Open Your World - For Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us virtually each week as we read Bigfoot Crossing by Gail Anderson-Dargatz together! Registration required.

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Learning Labs | Intro to Python

Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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.

Registration is now closed

Environment | Rooted in Georgia - Native Plants You See Every Day

Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Have you ever wondered about the trees, flowers, and shrubs you pass every day on your street, at the park, or along a walking trail? Join us for an engaging and interactive program that will help you understand more about the ecological system in which you live.

Cancelled

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Thu, May 07, 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.

Computer Literacy | Right My Wrongs - Common Sense Media

Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Teens play a fast, funny, and thoughtful card game to practice what to do after an online mistake.

Environment | Blooms Away - Seed Bombs for a Wild Garden

Thu, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Have a passion for wildflowers? Discover everything there is to know about Georgia's native blooms and find out how you can help them flourish by creating your very own seed bomb!

STEM - Science | Sunscreen Painting

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

Centerville Branch

Why is sunscreen important? Join us to learn why and make your own painting with sunscreen to see how it works outside in the sun!

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

Mountain Park Branch

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

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

Collins Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a volunteer. Reading Buddies is for students ages 6-11.

Cancelled

Writing | Writer's Club - Theme: Pets

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

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

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

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Looking for a space dedicated to 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: Pets.

Education | Homework Help

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

Lilburn Branch

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

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

Lilburn Branch

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

Gaming | Chess Workshop - with chess master Dr. Alexey Root

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

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Learn more about chess in education and play a match with a chess master.

Registration is now closed

STEM - Technology | Magic: The Gathering

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

Mountain Park Branch

Looking for a fun way to learn & practice STEM skills? Join us for Magic: The Gathering, the world's most popular trading card game! Open to beginners and veterans alike. Rated ages 13+.

STEM - Mathematics | Math Club

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Math Club will help students learn basic math concepts and improve their skills.

Hobbies | Stitch-a-saurus - Ages 12+

Thu, May 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Come try your hand at embroidery or counted cross stitch as we create a simple stitched dinosaur pattern.

Cancelled

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

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

Lilburn Branch

Attend this weekly 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!

Jobs & Careers | Speed Job Coaching

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

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Looking to build your career skills? Join us for a quick introduction to a variety of industries.

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, May 08, 9:00am - 9:20am

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, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

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

Early Learning | Purposeful Play

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

Dacula Branch

Purposeful Play helps children develop many skills. Children develop stronger language, gross motor, fine motor, social skills, and many more.

Writing | Self Publishing Workshop

Fri, May 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Learn more about how to self-publish your story.

Learning Labs | Machine Embroidery Basics

Fri, May 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio

Learn everything you need to get started with machine embroidery!

Learning Labs | Podcasting for your Business

Fri, May 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio

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

Author Talk | Tiffany D. Cross

Fri, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join author Tiffany D. Cross as she discusses her book, "Love, Me," a timely affirmation for Black women in a world that has undervalued them for centuries.

This event is full

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Culinary Arts | Lilburn's Little Chefs

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

Lilburn Branch

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

Culture | Hopper's Travel Adventures - Japan

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

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for a cultural storytime with Hopper and Ms. Nikki as we learn about Japan! This program is intended for children, ages 3-6, and their accompanying adult(s).

Jobs & Careers | Ace Your Interview

Sat, May 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a beginner-friendly session on interview preparation. We'll cover common interview questions, tips for answering confidently, and strategies to make a lasting impression.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Sat, May 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Centerville Branch

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

STEM - Science | XSTEM - Connecting Kids to Hands-On STEM Resources

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

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

XSTEM is a hands-on workshop where students ages 6-11 explore science, technology, engineering, and math through fun, interactive activities led by high school student volunteers. Each session will feature a different activity.

Jobs & Careers | Resume Creation - Spotlight on Learning Express Library

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

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Need to create a resume and not sure where to start? Let the library help by walking you through a free library resource available with your library card!

Learning Labs | Advanced Sewing - Make Fabric Flowers

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio

Practice your sewing machine skills with a colorful seasonal project.

This event is full

Early Learning | Gear Up for Summer Storytime!

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

Grayson Branch

Let's get ready for incoming summer fun with a storytime! Sing, dance, listen to stories, and learn about the library's annual Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) and how your little ones can earn prizes for reading all summer long! After storytime families can pre-register for SRC 2026.

Early Learning | Children's Book Week Storytime & Craft!

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

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us on the last day of Children's Book Week for a fun storytime & craft!

Gaming | Chess & Go

Sun, May 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

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

Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 10:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime

Mon, May 11, 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.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

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

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Early Learning | Baby and Me

Mon, May 11, 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 | Storytime in the Park! - @Alexander Park off Scenic HWY

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

Offsite

Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Early Learning | Baby and Me

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

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Preschool Storytime! Exploring early literacy in a fun group setting for children ages 3 through 5.

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Book Club | Murder with a Twist - Mystery/Fiction - "The Ghostwriter" by Julie Clark

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

Five Forks Branch

Join us in discussing this month's selection, "The Ghostwriter" by Julie Clark.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

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

Mon, May 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Mon, May 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

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

Education | IDD: Your Best Life Skills - Nutrition

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

Grayson Branch

Join us online for a special presentation about nutrition!

Computer Literacy | Tech Savvy Seniors

Mon, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Online scams are scary, but Marty Dorfman will teach you some basic habits that will help you stay safe and enjoy your phone without worry.

College Prep | College Prep for Freshmen

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

Centerville Branch

Going to college in the Fall? Come and learn what to expect, buy, and prepare for before you go!

STEM - Science | Magnetic Slime

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

Lilburn Branch

Join us to learn about magnets and use chemistry to make a blob of ooey-gooey magnetic slime.

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

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Book Club | Peachtree Corners Book Club

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

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

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

STEM | Math Club

Mon, May 11, 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!

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us for a discussion of "The Queens of Crime" by Marie Benedict.

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

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

Norcross Branch

Are you interested in sewing, but don't know where to start? Join us for a crash course in threading and using the sewing machines!

This event is full

Learning Labs | Soldering Workshop

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

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio

Learn the basics of soldering for electronics.

This event is full

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

Grayson Branch

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

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

Lilburn Branch

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

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

Five Forks Branch

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

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

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

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Toddler Storytime! Where we read stories, enjoy music & movement while exploring early literacy in a fun group setting for children ages 0 through 2.

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Early Learning | Baby & Me

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

Lilburn Branch

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

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

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

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

Computer Literacy | Artificial Intelligence 101

Tue, May 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn the basics of artificial intelligence and computational linguistics.

Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club

Tue, May 12, 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 May, we will finish reading "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare.

Education | Homework Help

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

Mountain Park Branch

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

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students (grade 1-8) who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.

Education | Homework Help

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

Lilburn Branch

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

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

Lilburn Branch

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