Science Library: Hands On

Sun, Jun 04, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Literacy | Read to Mr. Bunbun

Sun, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Come learn the basics of the Python coding language!

Registration is now closed

Sun, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Stem - Technology | Coding - Hello World!

Sun, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.

Sun, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Interested in learning computer science by playing fun coding games? Join us for an hour of coding!

Podcast | Spill Lit - A YA Podcast - Saw It in a Book

Sun, Jun 04, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Already have a foundation of Python? Join us for advanced exercises, challenges and projects.

Registration is now closed

Mon, Jun 05, All day

Virtual

GCPL's own podcast about YA literature!

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

Mon, Jun 05, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Mon, Jun 05, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Mon, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Langauge Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers

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

Lawrenceville Branch

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

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

A meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

Mon, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

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

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Mon, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Mon, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Mon, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Mon, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Grayson Branch

Keep your reading abilities sharp this summer with Reading Buddies! This program allows children to practice their oral reading skills by reading one-on-one out loud to a grown up. For elementary age children, ages 6-11 years.

Mon, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.

Mon, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Health and Wellness | Summer Tea

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

Snellville Branch

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

Mon, Jun 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Come join us to learn about different kinds of tea recipes to help energize, relax, and soothe.

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

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

Lawrenceville Branch

Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us in person for Conversations in English on Mondays!

STEM - Technology | School Age Science - Bottle Rockets

Mon, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

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

Mon, Jun 05, 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for our exciting science program series, exploring different monthly topics with hands-on experiments!

Mon, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

A class for people to learn and practice their conversational Spanish.

Book Club | Harry Potter Book Club! - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Tue, Jun 06, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Tue, Jun 06, All day

Virtual

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

Tue, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Tue, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Early Education | Toddler Time

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 0 to 5.

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

Collins Hill Branch

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

Tue, Jun 06, 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.

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

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

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

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

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch for our Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. Targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2 and their caregivers.

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

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

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore early literacy in an interactive way for babies and young toddlers ages 2 and under through books, music and movement activities for our youngest listeners.

Summer Reading | Bilingual Stories: Kindness for All

Tue, Jun 06, 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, Jun 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Lets learn about kindness to all by learning about different languages and cultures.

Summer Reading | Happy Camping: The Basics

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

Five Forks Branch

Calling all campers! Report to the library to learn all about the basics of camping on the first day of our Happy Camping program series! All participants will get to make their own cotton ball firestarters to take home!

Book Club | Mystery and Crime Novels - The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

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

Collins Hill Branch

Please join us to help unravel a story of crime and intrigue. This month we'll be discussing "The Paris Apartment" by Lucy Foley.

Language Learning | Conversations in English - Session E

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

Virtual

Join Suwanee staff to practice English conversations. We focus on a variety of topics each week.

Hobbies | Junk Journal Making

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

Virtual

Join virtually to practice English conversations. We focus on a variety of topics each week.

Canceled

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

Dacula Branch

Participants will be putting together journals using any materials they can get their hands on, old newspaper clippings, magazine pages, blank pages dyed with coffee, etc.

Summer Reading | Camp Half-Blood & Beyond - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Tue, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Where ancient myths come to life!

Summer Reading | Indoor Camping Sports & Games

Tue, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Duluth Branch

Join us for fun, indoor camping sports & games! It will be a healthy way to exercise, build self-confidence and gain problem-solving skills through team building activities. Registration required.

This event is full

Hobbies | Junk Journal Making

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

Dacula Branch

Make a DIY Junk Journal!

Summer Reading | We Can Be Friendly - Friendship Jewelry!

Tue, Jun 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your child listens to stories and sings songs about friendship.

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

Tue, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

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

Gaming | Minute to Win It

Tue, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Teens, can you beat our demanding challenges by working together, building on each other?s strengths, and communicating effectively to win Survivor-style challenges?

STEM - Engineering | Make a Rube Goldberg Machine

Tue, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch

Come join us as we learn about Rube Goldberg machines, and create your own using everyday household objects.

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

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun, educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

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

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Environment | Nature Journaling

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

Centerville Branch

Practice English conversations on different topics based on a variety of subjects!

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

Centerville Branch

Join us as we connect to nature and the world around us through Nature Journaling. We will learn how to observe plants and wildlife, identify what we see, and record it in a journal.

Learning Labs | Creative Engineering - Putting It Together

Tue, Jun 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn the design process while creating an interactive exhibit. Once complete, our group's creative display will be showcased in a library branch.

Registration is now closed

STEM - Engineering | Family & Friends Challenge - Build a Gumdrop Tower

Tue, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Family and friend groups are invited to see who can conquer this engineering challenge. This week: how high can you go with your gum drop tower? Registration required

Tue, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Tue, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Early Learning | Pajama Storytime - Campfire Storytime

Tue, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Come join our monthly chess club to play and learn Chess, Go, and other strategy games in a friendly environment.

Tue, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

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

BookTalk | Where Do I Start? The Spider-Verse

Tue, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Excited about the upcoming superhero blockbuster, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and want to start reading the comics? Check out these must-read titles in our catalog!

Language Learning | Basic English for Spanish Speakers

Tue, Jun 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Community | Cryptid Creatures Club - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Wed, Jun 07, All day

Virtual

CALLING ALL FANS OF CREEPY CREATURES!

Wed, Jun 07, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Wed, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Snack on popcorn during our summertime weekly reading circle, as we read a different early chapter book each week.

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

Collins Hill Branch

It's time to learn our letters! Join us each week for early literacy activities to explore the alphabet. For ages 3+

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

Lawrenceville Branch

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

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

Snellville Branch

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

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

Mountain Park Branch

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

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

Dacula Branch

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

Wed, Jun 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.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn the basics of 3D printing in the Learning Lab.

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

Duluth Branch

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

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

Snellville Branch

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

Education | IDD - Open Your World Book Clubs

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

Mountain Park Branch

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

Canceled

Wed, Jun 07, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

Summer Reading | Happy Camping: Camping Green

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

Five Forks Branch

Calling all campers! Report to the library to learn all about how to go green camping on the second day of our Happy Camping program series! All participants will get to make their own eco-friendly toiletry to take home!

STEM -Science | Make Your Own Paintable Chalk

Wed, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us to learn how to make paintable chalk and create fun chalk paint art.

Gaming | Traditional strategy games

Wed, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn about and try out traditional strategy board games like chess, shogi, and go! For beginners.

Learning Labs | Office Hours - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Wed, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Stop by and discover the Learning Labs.

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

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun, educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

STEM-Science | Super Science - Mutualism

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

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

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

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn about Mutualism in Biology and experiment with an acid-base chemical reaction.

Wed, Jun 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Learning Labs | Design Tools for 3D printing

Wed, Jun 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.

Wed, Jun 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Suwanee Branch

Curious how you can make your own designs to print on a 3D printer? Learn about the 3D design tools & create your own file for printing.

Summer Reading | Summer Reading Sign-Up - Exploring Friendship & Unity with Bill & Ted

Wed, Jun 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Explore themes of friendship & unity in this viewing of the 80s film Bill & Ted?s Most Excellent Adventure (rated G).

Health and Wellness | Relaxing Art - Pinch Pots with Pressed Flowers

Wed, Jun 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

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

Wed, Jun 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Want to relax and be creative? Decompress with a hands on activity.

Explore the Library | Camping Storytime - Stuffed Animal Campout at the Library

Wed, Jun 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us for a fun Camping Storytime and craft activity with your furry friend. Then tuck them in at the Library.

Book Club | My First Book Club - Ages 12 to 15

Wed, Jun 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join our book club, find a new story you might love, and meet others who love reading as much as you do.

College Prep | Maximize Your Chance of College Admission

Wed, Jun 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Wed, Jun 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us to learn about the college admissions process and tips to help you stand out!

BookTalks | LGBTQ+ Authors

Wed, Jun 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch

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

This event is full

Wed, Jun 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us at the Centerville branch for our BookTalks program. This month?s theme is LGBTQ+ authors.

Consumer Education | Homeowner H2O: Stop Leaks & Save Water

Wed, Jun 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn from the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources about what steps you can take to help save water and how these small changes add up to significant savings each year.

Thu, Jun 08, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Arts | Symmetry in Art

Thu, Jun 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Explore a branch of mathematics that is profound yet accessible to creative learners. This program adopts symmetry as a foundation around which to create works of art. Combine patterns into a community art display.

Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Canceled

Summer Reading | Camp Kindness: Kindness Stones

Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

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

Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Looking for a storytime with a twist? Join us for our Camp Kindness series.

Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

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

Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

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

Community | Norcross Connect - Intro to Social Media and How to Stay Safe

Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch for our Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more targeted for the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Thu, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come socialize with members of your community while learning a new skill.

Thu, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

It?s time to learn our Camp Kindness ABCs! Come hear a story, complete a craft, and learn your ABCs with camping terms, parks and hiking trails around the world.

Language Learning | Basic English for Chinese Speakers

Thu, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Jun 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn basic conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Book Talk | The History of Ice Cream

Thu, Jun 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Love ice cream? Learn more about the curious and fascinating history of America's favorite frozen dessert with author Suzanne Woods Fisher.

Summer Reading | Happy Camping: Healthy Camp food

Thu, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Calling all campers! Dinner is served, and it?s campfire hot dogs? again. Why don?t you join us for the final day of our happy camping program series meeting room to learn about some healthier and easier alternatives to the classic camp cuisine.

Literacy | Summer Zine Workshop - Session 1

Thu, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

A zine is a self-published, print-work that is typically produced in small, limited batches. Join us in this multi-session program as we focus on the history, importance, and art of zines and other small literary presses!

Hobbies | LARPing at the Library

Thu, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Thu, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us at the Lilburn Branch to learn more about what LARPing is and how the library can help you begin (or further) your LARPing adventures!

STEM - Science | World Ocean Day: Octopuses

Thu, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Dacula Branch

Join us to learn about the life and biology of Octopuses

STEM - Science | STEAM Squad: Water Pollution

Thu, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn about the water cycle and pollution cycle. Learn about water filters and use filtered water to create a watercolor painting.

Language Learning | Noche de Juegos: School?s Out!

Thu, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

STEM-Technology | Choose Your Own Path - A Coded Adventure: The Next Saga Part 2

Thu, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Embark on an epic journey where YOU get to decide the outcome of the story!

Teen Advisory Council | TAC

Thu, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come join us at the Centerville branch for our monthly Teen Advisory Council Meeting!

STEM - Science | Bug Bites - Ants!

Thu, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

Did you know that a single ant can carry 50 times its own body weight? Join us to learn all about small but mighty ants!

Community | Family Letter Writing Project

Thu, Jun 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Did you know today is Best Friend Day? Join us as we write friendly letters plus draw amazing pictures to our Friends, First Responders, and people in the Service.

Environment | Sustainable Backyard Gardening

Thu, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Thu, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn how to attract butterflies and other pollinators to your garden with native plants.

Learning Labs | Circuit Playground Express - Program Your Pride!

Thu, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Are you interested in coding and showing your pride? Join the Learning Labs as we show how to program your Pride Flag with Circuit Playground Express!

Community | Pride Month Kickoff - Tie Dye the Rainbow

Thu, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch

Help us kick off Pride Month by making your very own rainbow tie dye! Bring a small white item of your choosing and get ready to show your PRIDE! Registration is required.

Author Talk | Diane Marie Brown - Black Candle Women

Thu, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Duluth Branch

Come enjoy a lively, fun-filled author talk with Diane Marie Brown, author of "Black Candle Women." Piper Huguley, author of "By Her Own Design," will moderate this event that is not to be missed!

Summer Reading-Little Naturalist - Bee-kind to Bees!

Fri, Jun 09, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Fri, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch

Join us for our monthly Little Naturalist program!This month we'll learn all about bee-ing kind to bees!

Early Learning | Music & Movement

Fri, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

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

Early Learning | Preschool Exploration

Fri, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us for a preschool storytime with fun activities for everyone to enjoy and learn about different topics every month!

STEM - Technology | Virtual Reality & Legos - Around the World Building Challenge

Fri, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us for a special storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under!

Fri, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Build landmarks around the world with legos.

Learning Labs | Young Makers - Scratch

Fri, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Norcross Branch

In this Young Makers session, we will be learning the popular block-based coding language, Scratch!

This event is full

Writing | Make Your Own Book

Fri, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn the basics of storytelling and create your own book to take home!

Environment | How to Camp Sustainably

Fri, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Camp sustainably this summer by learning new eco-camping tips and tricks at the library!

Culinary Arts | Family Cooking Class: Spring Rolls

Fri, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn how to make vegetarian spring rolls.

This event is full

Early Learning | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Jun 10, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Family | Let's Dance!

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

Lawrenceville Branch

Enjoy a performance and learn some new dance skills with instructors from Southern Performing Arts Academy! Space is first come, first served. Seating is limited.

Sat, Jun 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.

Community | Kindness Summit - Volunteer Resource Fair

Sat, Jun 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Interested in volunteering in your community? This event is for you! Learn about different volunteer opportunities in your community.

Literacy | READing Paws

Sat, Jun 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Learning Lab | Basics of Coding with C#

Sat, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Interested in learning how to code? Get started by learning common principles of coding using the C# syntax.

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Duluth Branch

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

Culinary Arts | Tower Garden Salad

Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Norcross Branch

Come learn about the library's tower garden as we harvest the leafy greens and use them to make a salad!

Book Club | A Killer Book Club

Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Please join fellow Mystery/Suspense enthusiasts to discuss our next choice, "The Wife" by Alafair Burke

Learning Lab | Ways to Earn Money Podcasting

Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Are you interested in earning money with a podcast? Join us as we cover money-making methods while featuring the RODECaster Pro.

Arts | All About Stars and Auroras - Painting Class

Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn scientific facts about stars, auroras, and the Northern Lights, as we paint a night sky painting step by step.

Community | Juneteenth in Art

Sat, Jun 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Come view Juneteenth through the lens of others in our Juneteenth Community Art Show with a special guest speaker!

Family | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! Where we read stories and explore literacy in an interactive way for families through engaging books, music, and a game for our listeners.

Learning Labs | Camera Club's First Meeting

Sat, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Camera lovers unite! Join our first Camera Club meeting, a monthly club dedicated to discussing everything cameras!

Sun, Jun 11, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Sun, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Come learn the basics of the Python coding language!

Family | Jerry G. White Storytime - Ocean of Rhythms

Sun, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.

Sun, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Snellville Branch

Join author, storyteller, and percussionist Jerry G. White for Ocean of Rhythms!

Sun, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Already have a foundation of Python? Join us for advanced exercises, challenges and projects.

Sun, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.

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

Mon, Jun 12, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Mon, Jun 12, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Mon, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Langauge Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers

Mon, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Mon, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

A meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson Branch for a special storytime just for babies designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!

Mon, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

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

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Summer Reading - Creating Kindness

Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Grayson Branch

Mon, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Do you know how to create kindness? Discover ways of being kind to yourself and to others at the Five Forks Branch while making a fun craft!

Mon, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.

Mon, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Mon, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Arts | Daddy and Me

Mon, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Fatherly - figures and your little one join us for an afternoon of painting. For children ages 4 yrs - 9 yrs old and their accompanying adult. *Pre-Registration Needed*

Mon, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Mon, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us in person for Conversations in English on Mondays!

Early Education | Pajama Storytime

Mon, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

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

Mon, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

STEM - Science | The Science of Friendship

Mon, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us to learn how science and collaboration go together with three different activities!

Community | The History of Juneteenth - A Community Conversation

Mon, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

A class for people to learn and practice their conversational Spanish.

Mon, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

A discussion of the history of Juneteenth.

Tue, Jun 13, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Summer Reading-Read S'more

Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Ever wondered what it?s like to camp out at the library? Join us for a special camp themed storytime.

Early Education | Toddler Time

Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 0 to 5.

Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

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

Tue, Jun 13, 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.

Ealry Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Entrepreneurship | How to Become an Entrepreneur - Lunch and Learn

Tue, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Tue, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

If you are a small business seeking funding to start or grow your business, you don?t want to miss this free workshop!

This event is full

Summer Reading | Camp Games - For Teens, Grades 6 - 12

Tue, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Tue, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:45am

Norcross Branch

Join us for a Camp Kindness adventure!

Summer Reading | Camp Lanterns & Games - for Elementary Age Kids

Tue, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:45am

Norcross Branch

Kids will play fun group games & craft a light-up lantern!

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Tue, Jun 13, 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, Jun 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch

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

Summer Reading | Bilingual Stories: Kindness for All

Tue, Jun 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Lets learn about kindness to all by learning about different languages and cultures.

Language Learning | Conversations in English - Session E

Tue, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join Suwanee staff to practice English conversations. We focus on a variety of topics each week.

Community | Juneteenth Lunch & Learn

Tue, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us to learn more about Juneteenth and why it is celebrated as the oldest known tradition honoring the end of slavery in the United States.

STEM - Science | Summer Skies Marshmallow Constellations

Tue, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join virtually to practice English conversations. We focus on a variety of topics each week.

Tue, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn the stories behind the constellations in the night sky, where to find them, and recreate them with marshmallows and toothpicks. Ages 5-10

Summer Reading | Camp Games - For Teens, Grades 6 - 12

Tue, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us for a Camp Kindness adventure!

Summer Reading | Camp Lanterns & Games - for Elementary Age Kids

Tue, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Kids will play fun group games & craft a light-up lantern!

Community | Pen Pals

Tue, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Want to learn about someone else and make new friends with our local senior center? Come and learn how!

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

Tue, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

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

Colors of the Rainbow

Tue, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn about the different colors of the rainbow. Perform a simple science experiment to demonstrate.

Finance & Budget | Budgeting 101 for Teens

Tue, Jun 13, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn budgeting tips and tricks meant specifically for teens!

Culinary Arts | College Chef - Breakfast and Lunch

Tue, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch

Come learn recipes that are easy to prepare when away at college.

Canceled

Community | Multicultural Folk Art - Australia

Tue, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Celebrate Immigration Heritage Month at the Dacula Branch!

Community | Multicultural Folk Art - Australia/Oceania Aboriginal Dot Painting

Tue, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Learn about folk art from four cultures around the world and create your own masterpiece. In this program, we will be focusing on Aboriginal dot painting.

Tue, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun, educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Tue, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Hobbies | Sew Cloth Napkins!

Tue, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Practice English conversations on different topics based on a variety of subjects!

Tue, Jun 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch

Students and Caretakers! Join us as we create cloth napkins together!

This event is full

Language Learning | Aprendiendo inglés con arte - Learning English with Art

Tue, Jun 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Practica inglés con otros miembros de la comunidad mientras creamos una manualidad, en el mes de junio haremos un llavero.

Camp Kindness | Happy Hello Greeting Cards

Tue, Jun 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Use your creativity to spread kindness by creating two handmade cards?one to donate and one to keep!

Learning Labs | Creative Engineering - Putting It Together

Tue, Jun 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn the design process while creating an interactive exhibit. Once complete, our group's creative display will be showcased in a library branch.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Family | Family Game Night

Tue, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Duluth Branch

Come play, learn, converse, and enjoy! Have fun playing traditional and not so traditional board/family games in a friendly environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Language Learning | Basic English for Spanish Speakers

Tue, Jun 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Wed, Jun 14, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Wed, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Snack on popcorn during our summertime weekly reading circle, as we read a different early chapter book each week.

Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

It's time to learn our letters! Join us each week for early literacy activities to explore the alphabet. For ages 3+

Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch

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

Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

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

Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

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

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Homeschool Hangout

Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Find community with fellow homeschoolers! This month participate in a community service project for our local senior citizens!

Summer Reading | Camp Games - For Teens, Grades 6 - 12

Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 11:45am

Grayson Branch

Join us for a Camp Kindness adventure!

Summer Reading | Camp Lanterns & Games - for Elementary Age Kids

Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

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

Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 11:45am

Grayson Branch

Kids will play fun group games & craft a light-up lantern!

Culinary Arts | Fresh Out the Garden: Smoothies!

Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn about the healthful benefits of smoothies and how to prepare smoothies.

Summer Reading | Summer Reading Bonanza - Author Event & Carnival!

Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us at the Lilburn branch for a fun morning with children?s author Shelly Anand, as she reads her books, followed by crafts, outdoor activities and more.

Early Learning | Music and Movement

Wed, Jun 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Wed, Jun 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

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

STEM - Mathematics | Binary Code Friendship Bracelets

Wed, Jun 14, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Let's make friendship bracelets with a math twist: binary coding letters to make a special meaning! Join us for fun, friendship, and math!

This event is full

Summer Reading | Camp Games - For Teens, Grades 6 - 12

Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for a Camp Kindness adventure!

Summer Reading | Camp Lanterns & Games - for Elementary Age Kids

Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Kids will play fun group games & craft a light-up lantern!

STEM - Technology | Code Club

Wed, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn about coding with fun projects using Scratch!

This event is full

Wed, Jun 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun, educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Hobbies | Awesome Art - Paper Bag Jellyfish

Wed, Jun 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Wed, Jun 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Wed, Jun 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Teen Talks | Social Literacy - Voicing Black Liberation

Wed, Jun 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.

Wed, Jun 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us in celebrating Black lives as we take a look at music and literature that gives voice to the fight for Black liberation in the United States.

Learning Labs | Creating with Cricut - Let's Make Pride Stickers!

Wed, Jun 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

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

Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us as we explore the basics of designing with Cricut and create your very own custom Pride sticker pack!

This event is full

Health & Wellness | Wellness Wednesday - Chair Yoga

Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Family | Family Storytime

Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson Branch for an evening storytime the whole family can enjoy together!

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Thu, Jun 15, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Thu, Jun 15, All day

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Summer Reading | Camp Kindness - Growing with Kindness

Thu, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Thu, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Looking for a storytime with a twist? Join us for our Camp Kindness series.

Thu, Jun 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

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

Thu, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Let's read, sing, and move to different stories with family and friends!

Book Club | Cozy Mystery Book Club

Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

It?s time to learn our Camp Kindness ABCs! Come hear a story, complete a craft, and learn your ABCs with camping terms, parks and hiking trails around the world.

Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us on the third Thursday of every month to discuss a preselected Cozy Mystery book. This month?s book is Hitches, Hideouts & Homicide by Tonya Kappes.

Language Learning | Basic English for Chinese Speakers

Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn basic conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Senior Living | BrainBoosters!

Thu, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Book Club | Discussion: Falling by TJ Newman

Thu, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a friendly discussion about 'Falling' by TJ Newman.

Summer Reading | Camp Games - For Teens, Grades 6 - 12

Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Suwanee Branch

Join us for a Camp Kindness adventure!

Summer Reading | Solar Ovens and S'mores

Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch

Learn to make your own pizza box solar ovens and understand the science behind the cooking process. The best part of this activity will be testing their solar ovens by cooking s?more in them.

This event is full

Summer Reading | Camp Lanterns & Games - for Elementary Age Kids

Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Suwanee Branch

Kids will play fun group games & craft a light-up lantern!

STEM - Science | STEAM Squad: Liquid Physics

Thu, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn about the physics of liquids and create your own marbled bookmarks to take home.

Community | International Afternoons - India

Thu, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Offsite

Join us and learn fun facts about India and make your own rangoli at International Afternoons.

Community | International Afternoons - India

Thu, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us and learn fun facts about India and make your own rangoli at International Afternoons.

Canceled

Community | Multicultural Folk Art - Mexico

Thu, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Celebrate Immigration Heritage Month at the Dacula Branch!

Community | Multicultural Folk Art - Mexico Huichol Yarn Art

Thu, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Learn about folk art from four cultures around the world and create your own masterpiece. In this program, we will be focusing on Mexican Huichol yarn art.

Book Club | The Next Chapter - Suwanee

Thu, Jun 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion on "The Sentinel" by Lee Child.

Language Learning | ESL Movie Club

Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

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

Culinary Arts | Fresh Out the Garden: Candied Yams!

Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join the Lilburn Branch to learn how sweet potatoes grow, nutritional value, and diversity in recipes. Also learn about the significance of the food to many different cultures.

Community | Dungeons and Dragons and Donuts

Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Come to this program meet like minded teens and solve problems in a short-form campaign.

STEM - Mathematics | Math Club

Thu, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Thu, Jun 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Math club will help students learn basic math concepts and improve their skills!

Consumer Education | Smart Irrigation Water Workshop

Thu, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Collins Hill Branch

Learn practical ways to conserve water while landscaping and gardening.

Education | Homeschool Hangout

Fri, Jun 16, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Fri, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Snellville Branch

An opportunity for homeschool parents to share resources, while kids participate in a library lead activity.

Health & Wellness - Kindness to Self

Fri, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us for a special storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under!

Fri, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us as we participate in mindfulness through art, and learn about the science behind mindfulness and aid in your overall mental health.

Family | Family Traditions: My Father, My Hero

Fri, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

In honor of Father's Day - Celebrate your dad and the men in your life who have made an impact with a written tribute - Write a story about how much he means to you.

Family | Celebrate Juneteenth - Bracelets

Fri, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Celebrate Juneteenth with the whole family!

Senior Living | Generations Expo

Sat, Jun 17, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Sat, Jun 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Offsite

A lifestyle, health, and active aging expo for 50+ and seniors.

STEM - Engineering | Lego Club

Sat, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a morning of lego fun! Children, ages 5 & up.

Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten Here We Come

Sat, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Starting Kindergarten is a big step! Join us for a special storytime and fun activities to get your little one ready to start school! Intended for children ready to start Kindergarten in Fall 2023 and their accompanying adults.

Community | Juneteenth Jubilee

Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Celebrate this important moment in American history with a family-friendly cultural craft and snack!

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Children ages 5-10 are invited to the Lawrenceville branch to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.

Literacy | Happy Tails

Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Early Learning | Family Yoga Storytime

Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Snellville Branch

Build early literacy skills while building healthy bodies at yoga storytime!

Arts | Suzuki Violin Studio Recital

Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us for student solos and a group violin performance featuring Suzuki Violin students.

Learning Lab | Creative Engineering Big Reveal

Sat, Jun 17, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Norcross Branch

Over the past several weeks, our Creative Engineering club has been creating an imaginative and interactive exhibit. At this event, we will be revealing it to the public. Come and see what they created!

Writing | Writers' Workshop with the Atlanta Writers Club

Sat, Jun 17, 12:45pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch

Learn more about the craft and business of writing with the Atlanta Writers Club.

Book Club | Fiction Lovers' Nonfiction Book Club

Sat, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Always wanted to dip your toes into the nonfiction world, but don't know where to start?

Learning Labs | GameDev Studio - Day 1 of 2

Sat, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Norcross Branch

Are you interested in creating games, but not sure where to start? Learn from our Learning Lab Specialists how to get started creating video, board, and card games in the Learning Labs and at home.

Canceled

Mastering Microsoft Word

Sat, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Learn how to become a pro at Microsoft Word!

STEM - Technology | Mastering Microsoft Word

Sat, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Learn Microsoft Word techniques.

Early Learning | Storytime in English and Spanish

Sat, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch

Join us for storytime and read cool stories in English and Spanish.

Summer Reading | Wilderness Survival

Sat, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

In the wilderness, survival skills can help you be prepared for the unexpected, from a sudden change in weather to being lost with no phone or cell signal. Join us at the Grayson branch to participate in the ultimate wilderness survival crash course and then test your skills in a treasure hunt!

Explore the Library | Sensory-Friendly Browsing Hour

Sun, Jun 18, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Sun, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Learning Labs | GameDev Studio - Day 2 of 2

Sun, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Norcross Branch

Are you interested in creating games, but not sure where to start? Learn from our Learning Lab Specialists how to get started creating video, board, and card games in the Learning Labs and at home.

Sun, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Come learn the basics of the Python coding language!

Community | Juneteenth Celebration

Sun, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.

Sun, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Duluth Branch

Join the Duluth Branch in partnership with the City of Duluth to learn about Juneteenth and celebrate African-American culture.

Writing | Local Indie Author Day 2023 - Accepting Book Submissions

Sun, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Already have a foundation of Python? Join us for advanced exercises, challenges and projects.

Mon, Jun 19, All day

Virtual

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

Podcast | Spill Lit - A YA Podcast - Book Your Trip

Mon, Jun 19, All day

Virtual

GCPL's own podcast about YA literature!

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

Mon, Jun 19, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Mon, Jun 19, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Book Club | Harry Potter Book Club! - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Tue, Jun 20, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Tue, Jun 20, All day

Virtual

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

Senior Living | Yoga for Active Adults

Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Duluth Branch

Learn sitting and standing yoga to improve balance, increase flexibility, and strengthen joints.

Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 0 to 5.

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Tue, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Tue, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Summer Reading | Firefly Circuits - For Teens, Grades 6 - 12

Tue, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Tue, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:45am

Mountain Park Branch

Join us for a Camp Kindness adventure!

Summer Reading | Science of Fireflies - for Elementary Age Kids

Tue, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:45am

Mountain Park Branch

Ever wonder how these insects grow and glow? Come find out!

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Tue, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Summer Reading | Bilingual Stories: Kindness for All

Tue, Jun 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Lets learn about kindness to all by learning about different languages and cultures.

Language Learning | Conversations in English - Session E

Tue, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join Suwanee staff to practice English conversations. We focus on a variety of topics each week.

Explore the LIbrary | Digital Scavenger Hunt for Seniors

Tue, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us in person for a fun and interactive digital scavenger hunt!

Family | Music Makers Around the World

Tue, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Celebrate music-making of all kinds!

Family | Family Minute to Win It

Tue, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join virtually to practice English conversations. We focus on a variety of topics each week.

Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Does your family have what it takes to complete a series of challenges in a minute?

Summer Reading | Firefly Circuits - For Teens, Grades 6 - 12

Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us for a Camp Kindness adventure!

Summer Reading | Science of Fireflies - for Elementary Age Kids

Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Lilburn Branch

Ever wonder how these insects grow and glow? Come find out!

Learning Labs | Beginner Sewing - Create Your Own Pride Flag!

Tue, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Have you already taken our Sewing Machine basics workshop and want to practice your new skillset? Come join us in learning how to make your own pride flag!

Registration opens Monday, June 12 2023 at 9:00am

Learning Labs | Beginner Sewing - Pride Flag

Tue, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Have you already taken the sewing basics course and want to practice your sewing? Join us to practice what you?ve learned by creating your own pride flag!

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

Tue, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

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

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Tue, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Get together with fellow family history enthusiasts to discuss genealogy resources and get advice on researching your family tree. Topics vary at every meeting, guided by the interests of attendees.

Gaming | Percy Jackson Escape Room

Tue, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Calling all Demi-gods! Join us at Camp Half-Blood for a puzzle-filled game of Capture the Flag. You will need all of your logic skills to solve the fiendish clues the counselors have created for you.

Canceled

Community | Multicultural Folk Art - Chile & Argentina

Tue, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Celebrate Immigration Heritage Month at the Dacula Branch!

Community | Multicultural Folk Art - Chile & Argentina Rain Sticks

Tue, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Learn about folk art from four cultures around the world and create your own masterpiece. In this program, we will be focusing on Chilean & Argentinian rain sticks.

Tue, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun, educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Tue, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Book Club | Manga

Tue, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Interested in mangas, comics, webtoons, and graphic novels? Join us for Manga Club!

Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - Campfire Banana Boats

Tue, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Practice English conversations on different topics based on a variety of subjects!

Tue, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

Do you like S'mores? Well, you will love making this twist on a campfire classic. Banana boats are sweet, gooey, and delicious! Join us to learn easy, delicious, and healthy recipes for kids!

Hobbies | Sew Scrunchies!

Tue, Jun 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch

Students and Caretakers! Join us as we create scrunchies together!

This event is full

Tue, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Learning Labs | FIRST LEGO League Parents Introduction

Tue, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

If you?re interested in learning more about our First Lego League team and how to join our team please come to this informational meeting.

Community | Pride Jeopardy

Tue, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch

Come join our Pride Jeopardy game and demonstrate your trivia knowledge of varying cultural contributions of LGBTQ+ people, history and events from past and present.

Book Club | ATL Reads Virtual Book Club - "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig

Tue, Jun 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

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

Language Learning | Basic English for Spanish Speakers

Tue, Jun 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Book Club | Moonlighting Book Club

Tue, Jun 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us on the third Tuesday of every month to discuss a preselected book. This month?s Book is Celine by John Heller.

Community | Cryptid Creatures Club - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Wed, Jun 21, All day

Virtual

CALLING ALL FANS OF CREEPY CREATURES!

Wed, Jun 21, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Wed, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Snack on popcorn during our summertime weekly reading circle, as we read a different early chapter book each week.

Wed, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

It's time to learn our letters! Join us each week for early literacy activities to explore the alphabet. For ages 3+

Wed, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Wed, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch

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

Wed, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

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

Wed, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

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

Wed, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Summer Reading | Firefly Circuits - For Teens, Grades 6 - 12

Wed, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Wed, Jun 21, 11:00am - 11:45am

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a Camp Kindness adventure!

Summer Reading | Science of Fireflies - for Elementary Age Kids

Wed, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

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

Wed, Jun 21, 11:00am - 11:45am

Collins Hill Branch

Ever wonder how these insects grow and glow? Come find out!

Education | IDD - What's So Great About the 50 States? - The Southeast

Wed, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Grayson Branch

What?s so great about the 50 states? Come find out! We?ll learn about the United States by region starting with the Southeast and Georgia!

Wed, Jun 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

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

Learning Labs | Young Makers - Rainbow Watercolor Science

Wed, Jun 21, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Wed, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us every month for a fun STEAM project! We?re celebrating pride month with fun rainbow watercolors and learning how different substances react with them.

This event is full

Summer Reading | Firefly Circuits - For Teens, Grades 6 - 12

Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for a Camp Kindness adventure!

STEM-Science | Ice Cream Time

Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us to explore the science behind how ice cream is made!

Summer Reading | Science of Fireflies - for Elementary Age Kids

Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Ever wonder how these insects grow and glow? Come find out!

Summer Reading | Bug Scavenger Hunt

Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us to celebrate National Insect Week as we learn all about what makes insects awesome and go on a fun bug scavenger hunt!

Community | Henna Art

Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grayson Branch

Are you curious about henna? Join us to learn about the traditions and science of henna art, and then try some henna on yourself!

Learning Labs | Office Hours - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Wed, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Stop by and discover the Learning Labs.

Wed, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun, educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Early Learning | Fairy Tales Around the World

Wed, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Wed, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for an Anansi tale and a seashell necklace craft!

Culinary Arts | How Does My Garden Grow? - Veggie Bath

Wed, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join Lilburn in the continued series on fruits and vegetables, where you can learn which items from the produce section we should be washing, why we should wash them, and the best washing practices for various items.

Wed, Jun 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Wed, Jun 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.

Health & Wellness | Family Yoga Night

Wed, Jun 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

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

Wed, Jun 21, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Family Yoga Night. Today is International Yoga Day. Join us as we explore health and mindfulness through basic gentle yoga led by a librarian. Namaste. Ages 5+

Consumer Education | A Homeowner's Guide to Rooftop Solar

Wed, Jun 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Wed, Jun 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn about the benefits of switching to solar energy to save money on your power bills and reduce your environmental footprint.

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

Wed, Jun 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about the novel Lock Every Door by Riley Sager.

Thu, Jun 22, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Canceled

Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

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

Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

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

Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

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

Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Thu, Jun 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Let's read, sing, and move to different stories with family and friends!

Thu, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

It?s time to learn our Camp Kindness ABCs! Come hear a story, complete a craft, and learn your ABCs with camping terms, parks and hiking trails around the world.

Language Learning | Basic English for Chinese Speakers

Thu, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Jun 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn basic conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Education | Homeschool Hangout

Thu, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Literacy | Summer Zine Workshop - Session 2

Thu, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Thu, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Arts | Sketch Your Pet - Animal Portraits

Thu, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Bring photos of your pet or a beloved animal and learn to draw a life-like portrait.

Summer Reading | Science of Fireflies - for Elementary Age Kids

Thu, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Five Forks Branch

Ever wonder how these insects grow and glow? Come find out!

Education | IDD - Your Best Life Skills Classes

Thu, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Join Pat Satterfield of the Dunamis Educational Foundation as she presents life skills topics for adults and teens with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. This month's topic is Camping.

STEM - Science | STEAM Squad: Optical Illusions

Thu, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn about the neuroscience behind optical illusions and create your own optical illusion spinning top.

Community | International Afternoons - Cuba

Thu, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn about the rules of playing Dominoes the Cuban way, and its cultural importance in Caribbean countries.

Canceled

Community | Multicultural Folk Art - Arctic North America

Thu, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Celebrate Immigration Heritage Month at the Dacula Branch!

Community | Multicultural Folk Art - Arctic North America Soap Carving

Thu, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Learn about folk art from four cultures around the world and create your own masterpiece. In this program, we will be focusing on Arctic North American soap carving.

STEM- Science | Bug Bites - Butterflies!

Thu, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

What is the difference between a moth and a butterfly? Did you know that only about 4% of the world's species of butterflies are found in the US? Join us to learn more!

Community | Pen Pals

Thu, Jun 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Want to learn about someone else and make new friends with our local senior center? Come and learn how!

STEM - Engineering | Lego Club

Thu, Jun 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for an afternoon of LEGO fun every month this summer. Children, ages 6 & up, can engage in engineering and creative challenges.

Hobbies | Simple Sewing - The Basics Part 1 of 2

Thu, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Thu, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

This event is full

Community | Loteria Night!

Thu, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

All ages are invited to attend our Loteria Night!

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Thu, Jun 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

New venue Snellville Branch

Do you have an idea for a sewing project, but you're not sure how to use a sewing machine? This program is for you!

This event is full

BookTalks | Campfire Horror

Thu, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Gather around the campfire, horror enthusiasts, for a book talk event discussing our favorite ghost stories in fiction, from "The Shining" to "The Haunting of Hill House."

Learning Labs | Record Voice Overs with GarageBand

Thu, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us as we learn the basics of recording for auditions using our lab equipment.

Community | Children's Dragon Boat Festival

Thu, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch

Join us to learn about this unique legend of the Dragon Boat Festival in Asian cultures. Create your own paper dragon boat and origami sticky rice dumplings to celebrate this traditional holiday.

Health & Wellness | Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group

Thu, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Alzheimer & Dementia Caregiver Support Group.

Fri, Jun 23, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

STEM - Engineering | Balloon Rocket

Fri, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join us for a special storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under!

Fri, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Put your engineering skills to the test by making your own balloon rocket to race.

Family | Family Traditions: Stamp Collecting

Fri, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Stamps capture the moments of our lives and the world around us. Come see how they capture moments in time. Attendees will learn about stamps and design their own stamp!

Family | Speech and Language Developmental Milestones - What to Expect and When to Expect It

Sat, Jun 24, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Sat, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Are you the parent or caregiver of a child between the ages of 1-5? Would you like to learn more about speech and language developmental milestones for their age? If so, this series is for you!

Early Learning | Sky Exploration: Our Solar System

Sat, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn and explore the world beyond our planet!

Literacy | READing Paws

Sat, Jun 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Learning Labs | Branding for Small Business

Sat, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Do you have a brand or are you thinking of creating one? Then, come join us in learning all about branding and how to make it work for you and your company.

Learning Lab | Branding For Small Business

Sat, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Do you have a brand or are you thinking of creating one? Then, come join us in learning all about branding and how to make it work for you and your company.

Learning Labs | Robotics - EV3 Maze Run

Sat, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Code one of our pre-built robots to follow a maze!

Sun, Jun 25, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Literacy | Read to Mr. Bunbun

Sun, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.

Sun, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

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

Mon, Jun 26, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Mon, Jun 26, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Mon, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Langauge Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers

Mon, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Mon, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

A meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

Mon, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

Mon, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Mon, Jun 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

LibraryTalk | Heartstopper!

Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Grayson Branch

Mon, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Come join us at the Lawrenceville Branch to discuss "Heartstopper," the popular graphic novel that was adapted into a Netflix series!

STEM - Science | STEM Summer Camp - What Happened to the Dinosaurs?

Mon, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Where did all the dinosaurs go?? Join us for the first day of our STEM Summer Camp to learn about dinosaurs, fossils, and paleontology!

Mon, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.

Mon, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Book Club | Fiction Book Club

Mon, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Mon, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Monthly meeting of the Mountain Park Library Book Club.

Book Club | Trouble's Brewing: - "Before She Disappeared" by Lisa Gardner

Mon, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Offsite

A crime, a disappearance, or a mysterious happening--if trouble's brewing, it may be on our menu!

Book Club | Chapter Chat - "Front Desk" by Kelly Yang

Mon, Jun 26, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a trivia discussion and activity for kids ages 8-12. This month's book is Front Desk by Kelly Yang.

Mon, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Mon, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us in person for Conversations in English on Mondays!

Book Club | Children's Fantasy Book Club

Mon, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

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

Mon, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Build reading skills in a fun, engaging environment.

Book Club - Hamilton Mill Book Club

Mon, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a lively discussion every month about a book chosen by group members. This month features "Memorial" by Bryan Washington.

Mon, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

A class for people to learn and practice their conversational Spanish.

Tue, Jun 27, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Early Education | Toddler Time

Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

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

Tue, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lilburn Branch

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

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Jun 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Tue, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive storytime!

Tue, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Tue, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Family | Camping 101 - Camp Planning

Tue, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Tue, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Learn the basics of planning and preparing for a family or solo camping trip!

Summer Reading | Bilingual Stories: Kindness for All

Tue, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Lets learn about kindness to all by learning about different languages and cultures.

Culinary Arts | Homeschool Hangout - The Flavor Science of Onions

Tue, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Norcross Branch

Celebrate ?National Onion Day? by exploring the flavor science of onions.

Language Learning | Conversations in English - Session E

Tue, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join Suwanee staff to practice English conversations. We focus on a variety of topics each week.

STEM - Science | We All Scream for Ice Cream!

Tue, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join virtually to practice English conversations. We focus on a variety of topics each week.

Tue, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Did you know you can make ice cream in a bag?

Book Club | Korean Reading Club of Atlanta

Tue, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch

Korean Reading Club for adults. "Travels with Charley: In Search of America" by John Steinbeck is the book for June to share thoughts and opinions.

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

Tue, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

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

Arts | Donut Art

Tue, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Create a piece of modern art and munch on some donuts as we explore the works of Wassily Kandinsky and Wayne Theibauld. Your donut art piece will be displayed in the branch to make a community canvas of artwork.

Tue, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun, educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Health & Wellness | Self-Affirmation Jars

Tue, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Tue, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us to learn about the science of positive affirmations and make a self-affirmation jar to put it into practice.

Early Learning | Cooling off for the Summer!

Tue, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Practice English conversations on different topics based on a variety of subjects!

Family | Sew a Lanyard!

Tue, Jun 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch

Students and Caretakers! Join us as we create a lanyard together!

This event is full

Tue, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Season change has arrived, Summer time! Have some summer fun with stories and cool off with fun, family activities!

Citizenship | US Citizenship Prep

Tue, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Are you considering taking the Citizenship Civics Test? Join us to discover what is involved and the resources we offer to help you study and prepare.

Family | Game Night - Jeopardy at the Suwanee Branch!

Tue, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Do you think you know the library pretty well? Show your knowledge about the library with a Jeopardy-style game night.

STEM | Family & Friends Engineering Challenge - Build a Marble Track

Tue, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Family and friend groups are invited to see who can conquer this engineering challenge. This week: Who can build the most elaborate marble track? Registration required.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 6 2023 at 10:00am

Tue, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Book Club | The Snellville Branch Chapter

Tue, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Jun 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch

Join us for our monthly book club where we will be discussing "Sea of Tranquility" by Emily St. John Mandel.

Family | Family Storytime

Tue, Jun 27, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join in the fun and promote early literacy with the whole family as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs! For children, ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult(s).

Language Learning | Basic English for Spanish Speakers

Tue, Jun 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Wed, Jun 28, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Wed, Jun 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Snack on popcorn during our summertime weekly reading circle, as we read a different early chapter book each week.

Wed, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

It's time to learn our letters! Join us each week for early literacy activities to explore the alphabet. For ages 3+

Wed, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Wed, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

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

Wed, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Summer Reading | Kindness Rocks - For Teens, Grades 6 - 12

Wed, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Wed, Jun 28, 11:00am - 11:45am

Snellville Branch

Join us for a Camp Kindness adventure!

Family | Camping 101 - Camp Safety

Wed, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Learn the basics of planning and preparing for a family or solo camping trip!

Summer Reading | Planting Kindness - for Elementary Age Kids

Wed, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

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

Wed, Jun 28, 11:00am - 11:45am

Snellville Branch

Learn about gardening, sharing kindness and do a craft!

STEM - Science | Simple Science - The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Wed, Jun 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

LGBTQIA+:Heroes, Icons, Legends, and Events - The National LGBTQ Wall of Honor

Wed, Jun 28, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Wed, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

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

Summer Reading I Planting Kindness - for Elementary Age Kids

Wed, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Centerville Branch

Learn about gardening, sharing kindness & do a craft!

Summer Reading | Kindness Rocks - For Teens, Grades 6 - 12

Wed, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for a Camp Kindness adventure!

STEM - Technology | Code Club

Wed, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn about coding with fun projects using Scratch!

Registration opens Wednesday, June 14 2023 at 9:00am

Learning Labs | Office Hours - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Wed, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Stop by and discover the Learning Labs.

Wed, Jun 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun, educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Early Learning | Un Poquito de Español

Wed, Jun 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Rising 1st - 3rd graders are invited to practice their reading skills and complete a fun educational activity in a one-on-one setting with an adult helper.

Wed, Jun 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish? This month?s theme is camping in the forest.

Summer Reading | Let's Play Kindness Bingo

Wed, Jun 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Wed, Jun 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn about the importance and meaning of kindness in our bingo game.

Wed, Jun 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.

Wed, Jun 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Norcross Branch

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

Wed, Jun 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us at the Lilburn Branch to learn the game of chess and compete against other players of similar skill; all skill levels are welcome.

Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Summer Reading | Camp Kindness: Puzzles

Thu, Jun 29, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Thu, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Looking for a storytime with a twist? Join us for our Camp Kindness series.

Thu, Jun 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

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

Thu, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Thu, Jun 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Let's read, sing, and move to different stories with family and friends!

Summer Reading | Kindness Rocks - For Teens, Grades 6 - 12

Thu, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

It?s time to learn our Camp Kindness ABCs! Come hear a story, complete a craft, and learn your ABCs with camping terms, parks and hiking trails around the world.

Thu, Jun 29, 11:00am - 11:45am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a Camp Kindness adventure!

Family | Camping 101 - Camp Cooking

Thu, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Learn the basics of planning and preparing for a family or solo camping trip!

Summer Reading | Planting Kindness - for Elementary Age Kids

Thu, Jun 29, 11:00am - 11:45am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn about gardening, sharing kindness and do a craft!

Language Learning | Basic English for Chinese Speakers

Thu, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Thu, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn basic conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Summer Reading | Kindness Rocks - For Teens, Grades 6 - 12

Thu, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Thu, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a Camp Kindness adventure!

Summer Reading | Planting Kindness - for Elementary Age Kids

Thu, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Dacula Branch

Learn about gardening, sharing kindness and do a craft!

STEM - Science | STEAM Squad: Sounds & Signals

Thu, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn about the science of sound transmission and craft your own art from upcycled vinyl records.

Community | International Afternoons - Trinidad

Thu, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch

Taste a few treats from the island of Trinidad as well as watch a food demo of a popular street food.

Language Learning | ESL Movie Club

Thu, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

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

Summer Reading | Kindness Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Jun 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome Families, let's have some fun today. We are going on a Kindness Scavenger Hunt in the library. Ages 5+

Summer Reading - Camp Cryptids

Thu, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Book Club | ?I Survived?

Thu, Jun 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

A book club for kids designed to help them get reading by having a fun meeting once per month where we discuss a book from the popular series ?I Survived?.

Thu, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

What are those creepy creatures lurking in the woods? Join us at the Five Forks Branch to discover the secrets of forest cryptids and make a fun craft!

Arts | Comics Club - Planning Your Own Comic

Thu, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Come to Comics Club and learn the basics of making your own comic.

Learning Labs | Composition and Blocking for Film

Thu, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Suwanee Branch

Come and learn techniques for composing and blocking a film, and how to use these tools to help tell your story!

Thu, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Centerville Branch

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

Summer Reading | Kindness Rocks - For Teens, Grades 6 - 12

Fri, Jun 30, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Fri, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:45am

Duluth Branch

Join us for a Camp Kindness adventure!

Summer Reading | Planting Kindness - for Elementary Age Kids

Fri, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:45am

Duluth Branch

Learn about gardening, sharing kindness and do a craft!

Early Learning | Preschool Exploration

Fri, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Join us for a preschool storytime with fun activities for everyone to enjoy and learn about different topics every month!

Family | Family Traditions: American Made

Fri, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

In honor of our great country, join us for an inspirational celebration of ingenuity, ideas, and Made In America inventions that changed the world.

Community | International Afternoons - Venezuela

Fri, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn about arepas and how to make them the Venezuelan way!

Book Club | Harry Potter Book Club! - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Sat, Jul 01, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Sat, Jul 01, All day

Virtual

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

Early Learning | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Jul 01, 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.

Literacy | Happy Tails

Sat, Jul 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Learning Labs | Beginner Sewing - Creating a Corner Bookmark

Sat, Jul 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Registration opens Monday, June 19 2023 at 9:00am

Sun, Jul 02, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Sun, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Come learn the basics of the Python coding language!

STEM - Technology | Coding: Save the Forest!

Sun, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.

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

Norcross Branch

Code a game with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade that recreates the conditions for a forest fire, and then code your fire-fighting air tanker plane to spray water and put out the flames!

Podcast | Spill Lit - A YA Podcast - Oh Say Can You Read?

Sun, Jul 02, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Already have a foundation of Python? Join us for advanced exercises, challenges and projects.

Mon, Jul 03, All day

Virtual

GCPL's own podcast about YA literature!

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

Mon, Jul 03, All day

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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 All Together Now.

Mon, Jul 03, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Mon, Jul 03, All day

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Langauge Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers

Mon, Jul 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Mon, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

A meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

Language Learning | Conversations in English - Session E

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

Virtual

Join Suwanee staff to practice English conversations. We focus on a variety of topics each week.

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

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

Lilburn Branch

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

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

Snellville Branch

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

Mon, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a book buddy trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding.

Mon, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

STEM - Technology | School Age Science - Ocean Zones

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

Lawrenceville Branch

Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us in person for Conversations in English on Mondays!

Mon, Jul 03, 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Mon, Jul 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

A class for people to learn and practice their conversational Spanish.