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Historical Heroes: Dr. James West
2023-02-15 17:00:00 2023-02-15 18:00:00 America/New_York Historical Heroes: Dr. James West Celebrate Black History month and learn about the inventor of the microphone, Dr. James West. Then try your hand at making a microphone using everyday items like pencil lead! Grayson Branch -

Wednesday, February 15
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-15 17:00:00 2023-02-15 18:00:00 America/New_York Historical Heroes: Dr. James West Celebrate Black History month and learn about the inventor of the microphone, Dr. James West. Then try your hand at making a microphone using everyday items like pencil lead! Grayson Branch -

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

Dr. James West invented the foil-electret microphone in 1962 which is still used today in telephones, camcorders, hearing aids, baby monitors, and audio recording devices. Join us to learn more about this fascinating inventor, and try your hand at making a microphone from everyday items!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 16-18 |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM - Technology | Education |

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Thu, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Mar 19, 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!
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Need help with homework? Stop by and receive homework help for grades K-5 from qualified volunteers.
Arts | Spring Origami - Origami for Kids
Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us to learn the basics of the art of origami and make a simple Spring craft.
Book Club | Story Squad - Grayson Kids Book Club: STEM Fiction
Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
This month, our book club theme is "STEM Fiction," so read a book related to this theme, then join us for a fun and friendly discussion about what you read.
Learning Labs | Godot Basics Workshop - Make a Clicker Game
Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centerville Branch
In this two-week workshop, you'll get an overview of Godot and how it functions, as well as a few of the more common nodes. Registration is required.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us to practice your English conversational skills in a fun and welcoming environment! Course content will include a mixture of practicing conversations, exploring American culture, expanding vocabulary, and playing games.
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Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen
Thu, Mar 19, 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 | Un Poquito de Español - A little bit of Spanish
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Do you want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish? Join Ms. Mirka for a biweekly storytime full of fun, bilingual stories, songs, and more!
Health & Wellness | How to Build a Super Brain
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn different ways to enhance your brain from exercise to super foods!
Language Learning | Basic Spanish for English Speakers
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Learn and practice basic Spanish in a friendly environment!
Author Talk | Jeannine A. Cook
Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join author Jeannine A. Cook as she discusses her memoir, "Shut Up and Read," which chronicles the improbable true story of how she left an abusive past to build a bookshop that survived the Covid pandemic and became an international sensation.
Language Learning | Inglés Básico para Hispanohablantes
Thu, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Aprende inglés en un ambiente acogedor con un hablante fluido.
Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Mar 20, 9:00am - 9:25am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime geared for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!
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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 2-5!
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Early Learning | Purposeful play
Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
Purposeful Play develops many skills for children. Children develop stronger language, gross motor, fine motor, social skills, and many more.
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Fri, Mar 20, 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.
Learning Labs | Professional Podcast Equipment Training
Fri, Mar 20, 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!
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Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing
Fri, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
Learn the basics of 3D printing on our machines!
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