Community | Garden Fest 2023 - Gwinnett County Public Library

Mon, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics

Mon, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

This event is full

Mon, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Alexander Park; 800 Old Snellville HWY

Mon, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

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

Mon, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join us for an OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Language Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers

Mon, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A virtual meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

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

Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Mon, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Mon, Sep 16, 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).

Health & Wellness | Chair Yoga

Mon, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.

Mon, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

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

Community | Mexican Folk Art - Alebrije Puppets

Mon, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us as we go over the history of alebrijes and how this new art form has led to a deeper connection to Mexicans' ancestral background and creativity. We'll see how their meaning has evolved culturally over its short history and how to make our own in the process!

Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club - One Good Deed by David Baldacci

Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Grayson Branch

A crime, a disappearance, or a mysterious happening - if trouble's brewing, it may be on our menu! Join Grayson's Mystery Book Club in reading this month's selection, One Good Deed by David Baldacci!

Education | Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library

Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

STEM - Technology | School Age Science - Sphero Maze

Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Mon, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for our exciting program series exploring science with hands-on experiments! This month, we will learn to code Sphero robots!

STEM - Science | STEAM Club - Genetics

Mon, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us as we play a game, and learn about how species adapt to their environment!

Mon, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Adults - Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English conversational skills and increase confidence in using the language by practicing their English Fluency through conversation, activities, and assignments

Mon, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Mon, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

One-on-one learning and reading skills practice for all ages. Earn and collect playing cards each session for a chance to compete in a fun game.

Community | Let's Vote - Voter Registration Information

Mon, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join other beginners for an introduction to embroidery!

Mon, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn the voting process, why to vote, and get registered to vote.

Learning Labs | 3D Design with Tinkercad

Mon, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn how to design 3D models to 3D print with Tinkercad

Explore the Library | Get Back Into Reading

Mon, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Did you previously love reading, but not so much anymore? Join us for a discussion, quizzes, and more activities designed to get you back into reading!

Mon, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Tue, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

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

Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Babies and Young Toddlers Storytime! Where we read stories and enjoy music & movement for our youngest listeners; babies and young toddlers ages 2 and under.

Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Tue, Sep 17, 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!

Early Learning | Baby and Me

Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime that uses simple books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest storytime participants.

Tue, Sep 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

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

Learning Labs | Sew A Tote Bag

Tue, Sep 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Duluth Branch

Attend this program to learn how to make a tote bag from scratch! Prior knowledge of how to operate a sewing machine is necessary. Not necessary to bring your own supplies. Ages 10 and up.

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Community | Black America: East End of London - Virtual Tour

Tue, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Join scholar, Dr. Hannah-Rose Murray, as she gives a virtual tour of Black lives and experiences in London's East End, highlighting sites that have impacted British society.

Book Club | Korean Reading Club Atlanta

Tue, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation with themes each week on a variety of topics!

This event is full

Tue, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch

Korean Reading Club for adults. "Good without God " written by Greg Epstein will be the book for September to share thoughts and opinions.

Culinary Arts | Journey and Flavor: Texas

Tue, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Culinary Arts | Journey and Flavor: Texas

STEM-Technology | Computers 101 - Computer Basics Series

Tue, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn the basics of how to use a computer! Each session will focus on a different aspect of computer usage.

Book Club | Camp Half-Blood & Beyond! - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Tue, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 3:15pm

Virtual

Share your love of the Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan Presents books with other fans!

Culinary Arts | Cooking Together - Tortilla Soup

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us as we try a new recipe together!

STEM - Technology | National Coding Week!

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

3 Days of National Coding Week! Each day is focused on coding in different ways. Day 1: Code-a-pillar encourages experimentation while developing important skills like problem solving, planning & sequencing and critical thinking.

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Community | A Taste of Tradition - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Guac'n roll with tradition this Hispanic Heritage Month, join us as we learn and make some delicious foods in celebration of culture! ¡Viva el sabor tradicional! Acompáñenos para aprender y hacer unas comidas deliciosas en celebración de la cultura!

This event is full

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Community | Mexican Folk Art - Alebrijes

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

High School students come and tutor grade school kids on their homework or whatever is going on in school.

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Acompáñanos y aprende de la historia de los alebrijes y como esta nueva forma de arte ha creado una conexión más profunda con nuestros ancestros y creatividad. Vean como el arte ha evolucionado en su corta historia y en el proceso vamos a crear nuestros alebrijes.

Education | Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Gaming | Teen Game Lounge

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Tue, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for our monthly Teen Game Lounge! Bring your friends, relax, and have fun!

Community | President for a Day

Tue, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

What would you do if you were President of the United States for a day? Celebrate Constitution Day with us and find out how you can be an active citizen.

Community | Math Club - Pokemon Card Game

Tue, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math, or Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8 at the Norcross Branch. Sessions are drop-in; no registration required.

Tue, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Build your math and critical thinking skills as you play the Pokemon Card game

Tue, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Community | Lucha Libre Unmasked! - The History of the Lucha Libre Mask

Tue, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Learn about the famous Mexican wrestling sport of Lucha Libre, the history of its masks, and get to make your own Luchador Mask!

Gaming | Let's Role - Dungeons & Dragons

Tue, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Ready for adventure, but haven't found a group to play with? Join us as we learn and play Dungeons & Dragons!

Book Club | "Babysitter's Club" Book Club

Tue, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

Learn and practice reading skills at the Dacula Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Tue, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

A book club for kids designed to encourage reading by having a fun meeting once per month where we discuss a book from the popular series "The Babysitter's Club" followed by a fun activity such as trivia, a word search or a craft.

Learning Labs | Creative Engineering - Ganymede Station

Tue, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Teens aged 13-18 will explore engineering and architectural design by creating a moon base on Ganymede. They'll plan a thriving colony and showcase their innovative models and charts.

This event is full

Language Learning | Basic English For Spanish Speakers - Inglés básico para Hispanohablantes

Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Need help learning English? Get help at the library with someone who speaks your language.

Community | Around Latin America in Games

Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, learn how to play various board games from around Latin America! We will learn about the history of the games and spend time playing.

Community | Library on Tap - at StillFire Brewing

Tue, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

StillFire Brewing - Taproom

Kickback with Gwinnett County Public Library at StillFire Brewing!

Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners. Ages 2 and under.

Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

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

Wed, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us at Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones!

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing - Prusa 3D Printers

Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a morning of fun stories, rhymes and songs that will promote early literacy and Kindergarten readiness skills! Storytime is followed by a hands-on craft activity. Ages 3-5

Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printers!

Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills. Designed for children ages 3-5.

Wed, Sep 18, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, engages with developmental toys and activities, and sings songs!

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Science of Chocolate

Wed, Sep 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us at Snellville Library Branch for a storytime for the preschooler age children.

Wed, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grayson Branch

Calling all Homeschoolers! This month, join us to learn about the origin, history, and science of chocolate

Community | Tea and Talk

Wed, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Looking to engage with your community, talk about your interests, and learn about what the library has to offer? Come to Tea & Talk to join in on the conversation! This program is for adults.

STEM - Technology | National Coding Week!

Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch

3 Days of National Coding Week! Each day is focused on coding in different ways. Day 2: Delving into Scratch for practicing coding on the computer.

This event is full

Cancelled

Arts | Hand Embroidery Social

Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Once a week series on learning English basics. This program is meant to be a supplement to their English learning. Join us to practice English ABC's, 123's, different themed words, and writing English.

Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Calling all hand-embroiderers! The Centerville branch invites you out to work on your latest project while connecting with other stitchers in the community! All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own supplies for your own projects if at all possible.

Education | Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library

Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

STEM - Technology | VR Field Trip: Eiffel Tower

Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Wed, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Come take a field trip in VR and experience some of the world's wonders first hand! This month, come learn about Paris and the Eiffel Tower!

Wed, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! Register to reserve your weekly slot for the 2024 Session 4. Registration opens on Monday August 12, 2024.

Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors. For grades K-8. Students will be assisted on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Want to practice your reading skills with a friendly face? Join us for one on one practice with a buddy. This program takes place in the meeting room at the same time as Homework Help.

Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Community | Kabuki Live Performance

Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students of all ages here at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch.

Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch

Enjoy this classical Japanese art performance by Miyabiya Japan!

Cancelled

STEM - Science | Identifying & Tracking the Joro Spider - Citizen Science

Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Georgia is ground-zero for a new invasive spider species from Asia - the Joro. Join us to learn about this creature and help track its distribution.

Health & Wellness | Practicing Chen Style Tai Chi

Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Practice Chen Style Tai chi, New Frame, Routine One (83 form). Build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.

Raising Resilience | Feelings & Emotions Storytime

Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Are you about to take the exam and interview for US citizenship? Register for our eight-week course covering all subject matter related to the US Citizenship exam and interview.

This event is full

Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for a fun storytime to explore emotions and feelings for children! Talking about how we feel can make us feel better, so teaching and encouraging children how to identify and express their feelings with others is a very important skill to help them become resilient as they grow.

Learning Labs | Illustration Workshop - Dragons with Watercolor

Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Learning Lab

Are you interested in children's book illustration? In this hands-on program, we will review the basics of using watercolor to create dragons and ethereal environments for your portfolio.

Jobs & Careers | Mobile Career Lab

Wed, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us to practice English speaking skills with a variety of topics each week in a relaxed environment.

Thu, Sep 19, 9:00am - 2:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Seeking Employment? Get help from the Mobile Career Lab.

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

This program introduces children to early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, playing, and writing. Ages 3-5.

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Library storytimes promote early literacy skills that help children become ready to read. Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games and sing songs!

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration is required.

Early Learning | Prechool Storytime

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

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

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us for preschool storytime at the Five Forks branch. Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Early Literacy | Splash Pad Storytime! - @Lilburn City Park

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Get OUTDOORS for some stories, songs & fun!

Cancelled

Book Club | Cozy Mystery Book Club

Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Join us at our Norcross library for stories, songs and movement!

Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join us on the third Thursday of every month to discuss a preselected Cozy Mystery book. This month's book is "The Man Who Died Twice" by Richard Osman.

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Hispanic Heritage Month

Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Our monthly get together for homeschooling families. This month we celebrate Hispanic Heritage month.

Early Learning | Baby and Me

Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Book Club | Cookbook Club - Hispanic Heritage Month

Thu, Sep 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Centerville Branch

Come together with fellow foodies for a library Cookbook Club! Share recipes, stories, and laughter as we bond over our passion for cooking. Strengthen our community one dish at a time! Whether you're a seasoned chef or new to the kitchen, all are welcome!

Jobs & Career | Take Control of Your Acting Career

Thu, Sep 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Learn ways to keep active as an actor with Entertainment Industry Career Advisor John Byrne as he discusses his book, "The Always Working Actor."

STEM - Science | Homeschool Hangout - Propulsion

Thu, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us for our exciting program series exploring science with hands-on experiments! This month, we will learn all about propulsion!

Explore the Library | 3D Printing - The Basics

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Have you ever seen a 3D printer before? Have you ever wanted to know how it works? Join us to learn how to use a 3D printer and create a small object to print!

STEM - Technology | National Coding Week!

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

3 Days of National Coding Week! Each day is focused on coding in different ways. Day 3: Different programming languages and what they do and what careers correlate! HTML/ Python/ Javascript/ C++/ Ai

This event is full

Cancelled

STEM - Science | Pond Science

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Duluth Branch

This will be a ten week session for people to learn and practice their basic Korean in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration Required.

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

Education | Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Gaming | Dungeons & Drama

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Program of whimsical whimsy to ignite a passion for adventure.

Registration is now closed

Early Learning | Talk Like a Pirate Day

Thu, Sep 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies.

Thu, Sep 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Ahoy ye mateys! Come celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day by practicing your sailor speak and participating in nautical crafts and games!

Thu, Sep 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math, or Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8 at the Norcross Branch. Sessions are drop-in; no registration required.

Thu, Sep 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learning Labs | Break Through Your Creative Hurdles

Thu, Sep 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Sep 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

Join our workshop to tackle the major challenges for artists and creators. You'll leave this workshop with a personalized Creative Toolkit to overcome obstacles and enhance your artistic journey. Registration is required to secure your spot.

This event is full

Community | Resilience: A Community Discussion

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

The resilience of our kids is a community responsibility. Parents, guardians, and caretakers are invited to take part in an open discussion about how to help improve kids' resilience.

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join us at the Duluth Branch for Reading Buddies where you can practice and become an active reader!

Chess Boards and Checker Crowns

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us to practice English conversation on a variety of topics each week; learn new phrases, and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Learning Labs | Screenwriting Bootcamp

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Five Forks Branch

Join the Learning Labs as we host a Screenwriting Bootcamp where everyone writes their own screenplays and shares it with their peers!

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.

Fri, Sep 20, 9:00am - 9:30am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime, just for babies and their grownups!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Literacy | Hobbit Day

Fri, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Spend a day in Middle Earth learning about hobbits and making a hobbit home. Decode dwarven runes and craft a fire-breathing dragon!

Education | Mobile Fire Safety House - Gwinnett Fire & Emergency Services

Fri, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and younger. Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to little learners!

Literacy | Hobbit Day

Fri, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Dacula Branch

Spend a day in Middle Earth learning about hobbits and making a hobbit home. Decode dwarven runes and craft a fire-breathing dragon!

Fri, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us for a visit from the Gwinnett Fire & Emergency Services Mobile Fire Safety House! Children ages 4-11 are invited to learn fire safety through experience in an interactive environment.

Learning Labs | Bros Who Sew - Key Fob Wristlet

Fri, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Learning Lab

Are you a teen interested in sewing but don't know where to start? Join our monthly program and create a key fob! This program is aimed at male teens aged 12-15.

Citizenship | Citizenship Clinic - Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room,Norcross Collaboration Room

Invest in your future by applying for United States Citizenship. Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop.

Book Talks | Where Do I Start? - Batman Day!

Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Long live the Batman! Join us as we celebrate 85 years of Gotham's Dark Knight with our collection of comics starring the Caped Crusader!

Family | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join in the fun and promote early literacy with the whole family as we read stories and sing songs! For children of all ages with a caregiver.

Early Learning | Family Storytime - Hispanic Heritage Month

Sat, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Bring the whole family out to the Five Forks Branch for a fun Saturday morning storytime and craft celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

Literacy | Reading is FUNdamental - Building Speech, Language, and Emergent Literacy Skills

Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Would you like to learn how to build your child's speech, language, and emergent literacy skills while reading together? If so, this series is for you!

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Family | Family Storytime

Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Kindergarten Readiness | Letter Camp: Ll

Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie at the Dacula Branch each month to explore letters and their sounds. We will read books, sing songs, play games, use sensory exploration, and art to help us learn the letters.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing - with the Prusa

Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

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

Learning Labs | Intro to Adobe Premiere Pro

Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Centerville Branch - Centerville Learning Lab

Join the Learning Labs as we show you the basics of Adobe Premiere Pro!

Raising Resilience | Margaret Keane Painting Event - A Resilient Artist

Sat, Sep 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Come to the Snellville Library, and let's get inspired together and create artwork in her honor and style. If she had gone unnoticed, there is a good chance that the art world may have never known Margaret Keane's genius.

This event is full

College Prep | Testing Secrets

Sat, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Learn to ace the ACT! Join us as we explore the ACT and set effective test-taking goals!

Explore the Library | Sensory Browsing Hour

Sun, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

All families, friends, and caregivers of people with special needs, no matter the age, and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience.

Environment | Green Cleaning

Sun, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula Branch and learn how to make eco-friendly cleaning products at home! Take home a DIY multi-purpose cleaner* and tips for disposing of harsh cleaners safely. *While supplies last.

Raising Resilience | Senior Falls Prevention Awareness Day

Sun, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Sun, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

September 22, 2024, is Senior Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Join us to learn about resources for seniors and tips to prevent falls.

Learning Labs | Intro to Audacity

Sun, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch - Centerville Learning Lab

Join the Learning Labs as we show you the basics of Audacity!

STEM - Technology | Cybersecurity Basics

Sun, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn how to be safer online with your accounts/passwords and get an overview of frauds/scams.

Cancelled

Mon, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics

Mon, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

This event is full

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Alexander Park; 800 Old Snellville HWY

Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

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

Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join us for an OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Language Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers

Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A virtual meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

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

Mon, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Mon, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Mon, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.

Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Education | Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library

Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Mon, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Mon, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Mon, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

One-on-one learning and reading skills practice for all ages. Earn and collect playing cards each session for a chance to compete in a fun game.

Explore the Library | Documentary Club - Fame High (2012)

Mon, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join other beginners for an introduction to embroidery!

Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Learn about something new by watching a documentary on Kanopy and joining us for a lively discussion!

Learning Lab | Intro to Cricut

Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Learn to use a Cricut smart cutting machine.

Registration opens Monday, September 16 2024 at 6:00pm

Book Club | Hamilton Mill Book Club

Mon, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a lively discussion every month about a book chosen by group members.

Mon, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Community | Tummy Time

Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Sep 24, 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 | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

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

Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Emprendimiento | Cómo iniciar su negocio - Presentado por Prospera

Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Babies and Young Toddlers Storytime! Where we read stories and enjoy music & movement for our youngest listeners; babies and young toddlers ages 2 and under.

Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Aprenda cómo iniciar su propio negocio de la manera correcta.

Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime that uses simple books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest storytime participants.

Tue, Sep 24, 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!

Health & Wellness | Don't Fall For It!

Tue, Sep 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Cancelled

Tue, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

As we age, the risk of injury due to a serious fall increases. Join us as we learn about common household fall risks, how best to mitigate them, and learn about mobility so that we can live a happier, safer life at home.

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Tue, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation with themes each week on a variety of topics!

This event is full

Tue, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

STEM-Technology | Computers 101 - Computer Basics Series

Tue, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn the basics of how to use a computer! Each session will focus on a different aspect of computer usage.

Book Club | Camp Half-Blood & Beyond! - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+

Tue, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 3:15pm

Virtual

Share your love of the Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan Presents books with other fans!

Community | A Taste of Tradition - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

This event is full

STEM Science | Apprentice Detectives

Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come and learn the art of being a detective; investigating scenes and photos, dusting for fingerprints, and even how to identify someone?s handwriting!

Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Education | Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library

Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

High School students come and tutor grade school kids on their homework or whatever is going on in school.

Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Arts | Crafting with Kids - DIY Library Card Holder

Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Tue, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Caretakers and students! Come as a team to learn how to create your very own card library card holder!

Arts | Art Club - Creative Partners | Charcoal Portrait Drawing

Tue, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn new art techniques by exploring your own creative process and learn to be playful! This month's technique: charcoal drawing/portraits.

Tue, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math, or Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8 at the Norcross Branch. Sessions are drop-in; no registration required.

Tue, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Tue, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Health & Wellness | Self-Care Tuesdays - Make Your Own Papel Picado & Mexican Tissue Flowers

Tue, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

Learn and practice reading skills at the Dacula Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Tue, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for our monthly Self-Care Tuesdays! This month we're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month where you will learn about and create your own Mexican Folk Art.

STEM - Engineering | Robot Hand

Tue, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Come learn how to make a robotic hand using paper, straws and yarn.

Learning Labs | Creative Engineering - Ganymede Station

Tue, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Teens aged 13-18 will explore engineering and architectural design by creating a moon base on Ganymede. They'll plan a thriving colony and showcase their innovative models and charts.

This event is full

Learning Labs | Intro to Digital Photography

Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Duluth Branch

Anyone can take photos with their phone, but to take especially intriguing photos, break out of the box, and dive into how a camera functions to take full creative control! Ages 12 and up.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 17 2024 at 9:00am

Health & Wellness | Infertility Support Group

Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula Branch to discuss issues, build ways to boost self care and mental health, and meet others who are in the same journey navigating infertility.

Enviroment | Seeking Eden - A Collection of Georgia Historic Gardens

Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch

Join Cherokee Garden Library Director Staci L. Catron, a garden preservationist, author, and scholar, to learn about the history of gardens in Georgia.

Writing | Budding Authors' Writing Club

Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Attention all aspiring writers! Do you find yourself yearning to unleash your imagination into the written word but are unsure of where to begin? Join us for our monthly Writing Club to help you grow as a writer and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for writing!

Language Learning | Basic English For Spanish Speakers - Inglés básico para Hispanohablantes

Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Need help learning English? Get help at the library with someone who speaks your language.

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners. Ages 2 and under.

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Wed, Sep 25, 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!

Early Learning | Play-Doh Party! - For Ages 3 - 5

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us at Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones!

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Collins Hill Branch

Come join us for fun as we play with Play Doh!

Senior Living | SOS: Senior Online Safety

Wed, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Older adults are capable of a great many wonderful things, but with technology advancing at an astounding pace, and with scammers becoming craftier by the day, there are a number of things that seniors can and should do to keep themselves safe. Join us as we discuss how to protect ourselves - online and beyond.

Wed, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills. Designed for children ages 3-5.

Wed, Sep 25, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, engages with developmental toys and activities, and sings songs!

Community | Artful Adventures - Painting for Beginners

Wed, Sep 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us at Snellville Library Branch for a storytime for the preschooler age children.

Wed, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Are you interested in starting a new hobby? Join us for a fun painting session where you can paint along with an instructor and find a new way to get creative!

This event is full

Hobbies | An Exploration of One-Hit Wonders

Wed, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

September 25th is National One-Hit Wonder Day! All generations have their own one-hit wonders that help define the era. In this program, we will be examining each decade?s one-hit wonders, what defines a one-hit wonder, and how we listen to music has changed over the years.

Learning Labs | Video Recording Basics

Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Get started recording video!

Culinary Arts | Budget Friendly - Arroz con Leche

Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Learn some basic cooking skills and how to make an affordable and traditional Latin American dish.

Registration opens Wednesday, September 18 2024 at 4:00pm

Culinary Arts | Budget Friendly - Arroz con Leche

Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Acompáñanos y aprende como hacer un arroz con leche tradicional de Latinoamérica y accesible.

Registration opens Wednesday, September 18 2024 at 4:00pm

Education | Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library

Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Early Learning | Un Poquito de Español - Months and Seasons

Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! Register to reserve your weekly slot for the 2024 Session 4. Registration opens on Monday August 12, 2024.

Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish? Join us this month for a bilingual storytime and fun activity on months & seasons!

Wed, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors. For grades K-8. Students will be assisted on a first come, first served basis.

Arts | Chalk Paint - Coping Through Painting

Wed, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Want to practice your reading skills with a friendly face? Join us for one on one practice with a buddy. This program takes place in the meeting room at the same time as Homework Help.

Wed, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

This program will focus on painting by learning how to make chalk paint and make our own painting creations in the parking lot.

STEM - Engineering | STEM Resilience Challenge - Spectroscopes

Wed, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Wed, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us to build your own spectroscope, a device which helps us examine light.

STEM - Engineering | LEGO Club

Wed, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Are you looking for a fun challenge? Construct various shapes and designs utilizing Legos and compete with others.

Wed, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students of all ages here at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch.

Cancelled

Book Club | Genre Jumpers

Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Hobbies | Ukulele Club

Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us for an evening of community music-making as we play the ukulele! Limited ukelele instruments (6), so it is first come, first served or bring your own.

Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

This in-person book club will explore books from different genres every month. This month's book genre is Non-Fiction and the book we will be reading is titled "The Unclaimed" by Pamela Prickett.

Health & Wellness | Practicing Chen Style Tai Chi

Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Practice Chen Style Tai chi, New Frame, Routine One (83 form). Build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.

Learning Labs | Illustration Workshop - Fall Designs with Watercolor

Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Are you about to take the exam and interview for US citizenship? Register for our eight-week course covering all subject matter related to the US Citizenship exam and interview.

This event is full

Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Learning Lab

Are you interested in children's book illustration? In this hands-on program, we will go over the basics of using watercolor to create fall-themed designs and environments for your portfolio.

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

Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us to practice English speaking skills with a variety of topics each week in a relaxed environment.

Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about the novel The Searcher by Tana French.

Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

This program introduces children to early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, playing, and writing. Ages 3-5.

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Library storytimes promote early literacy skills that help children become ready to read. Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games and sing songs!

Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration is required.

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Lilburn City Park

Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join Ms. Jana for a fun OUTDOORS storytime experience!

Early Learning | Baby and Me

Thu, Sep 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Join us at our Norcross library for stories, songs and movement!

Thu, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Jobs & Career | Resume Writing - Tips & Strategies for Older Adults

Thu, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Are you an older adult having trouble updating your resume? Come and learn tips and strategies that will help in crafting a resume to advance your job search.

Education | IDD: Your Best Life

Thu, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Join us for engaging and educational monthly life skills classes for adults and teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and their family members or caregivers. Our presentations are fun, engaging, and educational. The topic for September is Citizenship.

Rescheduled

Community | Dungeons, Dragons & Donuts

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Thursday, September 26, 4:00pm - 5:45pm

Dacula Branch

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

Community | Dungeons, Dragons & Donuts

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:45pm

Dacula Branch

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

Language Learning | Movies in English

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

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

Cancelled

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Duluth Branch

This will be a ten week session for people to learn and practice their basic Korean in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration Required.

Education | Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies.

STEM - Engineering | Go Fly a Kite! - DIY Kites

Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math, or Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8 at the Norcross Branch. Sessions are drop-in; no registration required.

Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

"Go Fly a Kite!" Join us for an aerodynamic-themed experiment while learning how kites fly using the scientific principles of lift and drag.

Gaming | Chess & Go

Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn and play Chess or Go in a friendly environment.

Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

STEM - Science | Space Hero Ellen Ochoa - The First Hispanic Woman Astronaut

Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Gather your crew to embark on a journey of discovery as we explore the achievements of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to become an astronaut and then make our own rocket launch craft!

Book Club | "I Survived" Book Club

Thu, Sep 26, 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".

Arts | Comics Club - Drawing Poses

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us to practice English conversation on a variety of topics each week; learn new phrases, and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

Learn how to draw characters in any pose you can imagine!

Community | Turning a Crisis into an Opportunity

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a seminar about how the greatest crisis sometimes gives rise to the greatest opportunities.

Learning Labs | Creating with Cricut - Greeting Cards

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Learning Lab

Learn how to use the Cricut Smart Vinyl cutting machine.

Registration opens Thursday, September 19 2024 at 6:00pm

Culinary Arts | Saving the Garden

Thu, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

As summer winds down, let's look at ways to preserve the produce from our gardens. We will be dehydrating herbs as well as looking at other ways to preserve garden produce.

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Sep 27, 9:00am - 9:30am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime, just for babies & their grown-ups!

Early Learning | Little Chef

Fri, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us for our monthly Little Chef program where we learn about healthy eating habits in a fun and engaging way! We will make a healthy snack together. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver, waiver required for sampling.

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Environment | Seed Swap & Gardening Information - Provided by UGA Extension Office

Fri, Sep 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Dacula Branch

Meet Master Gardeners who will share growing tips and exchange seeds.

Cancelled

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

Fri, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Family | Animal Adoption Event - with Gwinnett County Animal Shelter

Sat, Sep 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Come meet a friendly shelter pet that's available for adoption!

STEM - Engineering | Lego Club

Sat, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hamilton Mill Branch

Get creative and promote engineering skills by building our own Lego creations.

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Sep 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Children ages 5-10 are invited to read to a friendly dog.

Early Learning | Piano Preschool

Sat, Sep 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for a super fun musical morning with Dr. Yanni Chan from Musical Keys Piano Academy. She will introduce your preschooler to the basics of piano! *Ages 3-6 and their caregivers.*

Registration opens Monday, September 16 2024 at 9:00am

Community | Alma Mexicana Atlanta - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Sat, Sep 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Experience the magic of traditional Mexican Folk Dances! | iViva la magia de las danzas folklóricas tradicionales Mexicanas!

Community | Culture Craft: Hispanic Heritage Month - Bilingual Storytime

Sat, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for a storytime to learn about cultural traditions from around the world and get crafty! This month we will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! We will have fun learning introductory Spanish words, listening to bilingual stories en Español, and singing songs using Spanish vocabulary.

Literacy | Read to Mr. BunBun

Sun, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Sun, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Hop on over to the children?s area to share a tale with Mr. Bunbun, the Havana rabbit, who is an excellent listener.

Early Learning | Fall Friends Headbands!

Sun, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Celebrate the start of the new season with this cozy storytime and activity! Create your favorite fall critter headband using fall nature finds! This program is for ages 3+.

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

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

This event is full

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Alexander Park; 800 Old Snellville HWY

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

Offsite

Join us for an OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Language Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers

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

Virtual

A virtual meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

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

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a special monthly program designed just for babies 1 and younger! Lap bounces, songs, stories, and play will introduce your little one to language and learning.

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

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Mon, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.

Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Education | Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library

Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

STEM - Engineering | Lego Junior Builders

Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us monthly for a fun, creative and challenging Lego build. Children, ages 6-11, can engage their problem-solving and STEM abilities to make amazing projects.

Literacy | Return to Hogwarts - DIY Wands

Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Have you ever wanted to be a witch or wizard? Come take a Defense Against the Dark Arts class, and make your own wand!

Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Banned Books Trivia

Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Learn about the history of banned books and test your knowledge in our trivia game!

Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

One-on-one learning and reading skills practice for all ages. Earn and collect playing cards each session for a chance to compete in a fun game.

Health & Wellness | Mindfulness in Nature Journaling

Mon, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join other beginners for an introduction to embroidery!

Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Take a break from the indoors and spend some time outside practicing the mindfulness benefits of nature journaling. Notebooks provided to the first 15 participants.

Jobs & Careers | Careers at NASA

Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

NASA Solar System Ambassador and Author Johnathan Brackett will lead a session outlining the wide variety of careers available at NASA outside of the traditional astronaut/pilot programs of the past. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/ambassadors/2209/

Mon, Sep 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Raising Resilience | Preschool Craft and Parent Support

Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

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

Tue, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Come to this preschool parent support group to learn some strategies for raising resilient kids and share your favorite parenting tips. Also, make memories and create a beautiful, unique craft with your preschooler.

Education | History's Mysteries - For Teens & Adults

Tue, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Explore mysteries from history!

Tue, Oct 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Citizenship | Voting 101 - Learn How to Prepare to Vote in the 2024 General Elections

Tue, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation with themes each week on a variety of topics!

Tue, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

How prepared are you to vote? Come and check your voting status and more. Diane Fisher of the League of Women Voters: Gwinnett Chapter will provide you with information about your voting rights and resources.

Tue, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

High School students come and tutor grade school kids on their homework or whatever is going on in school.

Tue, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Library Talks | Banned Books Trivia

Tue, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Tue, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us at the Lawrenceville branch for Banned Books Trivia! The 2024 theme for Banned Books Week is "Freed Between the Lines."

Learning Labs | Creative Engineering - Ganymede Station

Tue, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

Learn and practice reading skills at the Dacula Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Tue, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Teens aged 13-18 will explore engineering and architectural design by creating a moon base on Ganymede. They'll plan a thriving colony and showcase their innovative models and charts.

This event is full

Gaming | Chess Club

Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Come join our monthly Chess Club to play and learn Chess, Go, and other strategy games in a friendly environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Language Learning | Basic English For Spanish Speakers - Inglés básico para Hispanohablantes

Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Need help learning English? Get help at the library with someone who speaks your language.

Community | Around Latin America in Games

Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, learn how to play various board games from around Latin America! We will learn about the history of the games and spend time playing.

Book Club | Nonfiction Book Club - Banned Books Week

Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

A non-fiction book club based on a topic. This month, we are reading banned nonfiction books, in honor of Banned Books Week (October 1 - October 7).

Arts | Kick off to Art-tober! - 31 Days of Art for Daily Self-Care

Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Calling all artists, writers and creators! Learn about our Art-tober challenge by creating works based on daily prompts!

Learning Labs | Soldering Workshop

Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Come learn the basics of soldering for electronics.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 24 2024 at 6:00pm

Entrepreneurship | Elevate Your Small Business w/ Automation - Small Biz Series

Tue, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Boost efficiency with automation tools designed for small businesses!

Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us at Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones!

Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a morning of stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5).

Wed, Oct 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Arts | Beginners Hand Embroidery

Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Calling all embroidery beginners! This program will be focused on learning how to stitch basic fall themed shapes using the satin stitch method!

STEM - Science | Super Science - Chromatography

Wed, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us as we explore the science of colors and make a cool craft. For ages 6 - 11.

Wed, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors. For grades K-8. Students will be assisted on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Want to practice your reading skills with a friendly face? Join us for one on one practice with a buddy. This program takes place in the meeting room at the same time as Homework Help.

Cancelled

Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Health & Wellness | Practicing Chen Style Tai Chi

Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Are you about to take the exam and interview for US citizenship? Register for our eight-week course covering all subject matter related to the US Citizenship exam and interview.

Gaming | Chess Club

Wed, Oct 02, 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!

Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Practice Chen Style Tai chi, New Frame, Routine One (83 form). Build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.

Early Learning | It's the Great Pumpkin Storytime

Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Will the Great Pumpkin rise out of his pumpkin patch this year? Join us for a special Peanuts themed storytime to find out! We'll sing pumpkin carols like Linus, read classic Charlie Brown and Snoopy stories, and even create our own pumpkins to put in the Great Grayson Pumpkin Patch!

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Wed, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us to practice English speaking skills with a variety of topics each week in a relaxed environment.

Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration is required.

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Lilburn City Park

Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join Ms. Jana for a fun OUTDOORS storytime experience!

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Thu, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Community | Homeschool Hangout: Teen Edition - DIY Yogurt Creations

Thu, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Join us at our Norcross library for stories, songs and movement!

Thu, Oct 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a fun and delicious library program where teens can learn to make their own yogurt parfaits. It?s a great way to discover new recipes, enjoy a healthy snack, and connect with friends.

Literacy | Read to Mr. BunBun

Thu, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Hop on over to the children?s area to share a tale with Mr. Bunbun, the Havana rabbit, who is an excellent listener.

Hobbies | Film History - Mean Girls Trivia

Thu, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come celebrate National "Mean Girls" Day with us at Centerville! For the film's 20th anniversary, we will be holding trivia based on the modern classic.

Literacy | READing Paws

Thu, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Cancelled

Learning Labs | Intro to Python

Thu, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Duluth Branch

This will be a ten week session for people to learn and practice their basic Korean in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration Required.

Thu, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Learning Lab Makerspace #1

Come learn the basics of the Python coding language!

Gaming | Dungeons & Drama

Thu, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Program of whimsical whimsy to ignite a passion for adventure.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies.

Writing | Writers Club

Thu, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Thu, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

STEM - Mathematics | Math Club

Thu, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Thu, Oct 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Math club will help students learn basic math concepts and improve their skills! A program for kids in grades 3-5.

Thu, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting

Thu, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.

Thu, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:55pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Registration opens Thursday, September 26 2024 at 9:00am

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Thu, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Oct 04, 9:00am - 9:30am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime, just for babies & their grown-ups!

Early Learning | Storytime, Movement, and More!

Fri, Oct 04, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Dacula Branch

Meet up for a special morning of EARLY LEARNING at Gwinnett County Public Library's Dacula Branch!

Genealogy | FamilySearch Basics - The Free Genealogy Website You Should be Using

Fri, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Sat, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lawrenceville Branch

Did you know that GCPL is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library? Join us to learn how to use FamilySearch, the largest free genealogy website in the world.

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Have a tail-wagging good time while practicing your reading skills with therapy dog, Molly!

Community | Alma Mexicana Atlanta - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Experience the magic of traditional Mexican Folk Dances! | iViva la magia de las danzas folklóricas tradicionales Mexicanas!

Early Learning | Purposeful Play

Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Purposeful play develops many skills for children. Children develop stronger language, gross motor, fine motor, social skills, and many more.

Health & Wellness | Radon Awareness - With UGA Extension Office

Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

The goal of this program is to make as many people possible be aware of radon in the home from UGA Extension expert

Health & Wellness | Chair Yoga

Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Come bend, stretch, and breathe in an accessible and gentle yoga class ? all without leaving your chair!

Family | READing Paws

Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

READing Paws is a program that is dedicated to improving the reading skills of children using registered therapy teams as literacy mentors.

STEM Science | Reptile Day

Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come to the Peachtree Corners Branch to learn more about reptiles and have the opportunity to interact with them up close with the Georgia Reptile Society!

Raising Resilience | Camp "U" Nique

Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula Branch Library for this free bullying prevention training for ages 6-11. Let's continue this fight against bullying!

Early Learning | Sensory Storytime

Sun, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Sun, Oct 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us for an interactive and educational storytime designed for children with sensory integration challenges that combines books, songs, movement, and more!

Cancelled

STEM - Engineering | Lego Challenge

Sun, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Join us for a hour of LEGO fun! Children can build cities, creatures, robots, and more based on the prompt of the day. Drop in and see what you can build with your family and friends.

Cancelled

Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Alexander Park; 800 Old Snellville HWY

Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

This event is full

Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join us for an OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Language Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers

Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A virtual meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

Mon, Oct 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.

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

Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

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

Mon, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Book Club | Murder with a Twist - Mystery/Fiction Book Club

Mon, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join the Five Forks Mystery/Fiction Book Club in discussing this month's selection, "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston.

Mon, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room

Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.

Gaming | Apprentice Planeswalker Guild - Magic: The Gathering Commander League

Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Casual Magic: The Gathering group where we learn to play the Commander format. Beginners and experts alike are welcome. Decks are provided or bring your own.

Education | K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club

Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Mon, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

STEM -Science | School Age Science

Mon, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Mon, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English by practicing their English fluency through daily life conversation.

Raising Resilience | The Art of Making Mistakes

Mon, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join other beginners for an introduction to embroidery!

Mon, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us on a creative journey to turn mistakes into beautiful pieces of art! You'll learn how even the silliest of errors can turn into something wonderful.

Mon, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Senior Living | Aging Adult Expo

Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Dacula Branch

Join the Gwinnett County Public Library for their Aging Adult Expo! We'll have resources and information galore for adults of all ages! Partners include the SSA, Medicare/SHiP, GNR Health and more. No registration is required for this free event.

Tue, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

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

Tue, Oct 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Book Club | Mystery & Crime Novels - "The 6:20 Man" by David Baldacci

Tue, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation with themes each week on a variety of topics!

Tue, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Please join us to help unravel a story of crime and intrigue. This month we'll be discussing "The 6:20 Man" by David Baldacci.

Job & Career | Teen Life Skills - Job Applications

Tue, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dacula Branch

Get ready to apply to your first jobs! Learn how to create a resume and submit applications.

STEM - Science | Spy Training - Learning Strategies and Code!

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

We will become the ultimate spies! Learn how to use disappearing ink, simple codes, and deduction!

Gaming | Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners - Adventures in the Painted World

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us in a surreal world of living paintings where adventurers work together to slay a dangerous beast and find their way home. No D&D experience (or personal dice) necessary!

Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - Pumpkin Cookies

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

A cooking program for children and their accompanying adults.

This event is full

Community | Mobile Fire Safety House

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Want to know how to prevent fires and what to do during a fire emergency? Come aboard the Mobile Fire Safety House to experience an interactive and realistic fire safety simulation! Space is limited, and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

High School students come and tutor grade school kids on their homework or whatever is going on in school.

Tue, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learning Labs | Creative Engineering - Ganymede Station

Tue, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Tue, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Teens aged 13-18 will explore engineering and architectural design by creating a moon base on Ganymede. They'll plan a thriving colony and showcase their innovative models and charts.

This event is full

Language Learning | Basic English For Spanish Speakers - Inglés básico para Hispanohablantes

Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Need help learning English? Get help at the library with someone who speaks your language.

Early Learning | Storytime in English and Spanish

Tue, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for a special bilingual storytime with student volunteers from Central Gwinnett High School?s HoPe club!

Book Club | ATL Reads Virtual Book Club - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Tue, Oct 08, 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.

Health & Wellness | Nutrition for a Healthy Life - Presented by UGA Extension Gwinnett County

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn about healthy lifestyle changes and healthy recipes to cook. This program will have Korean translation available.

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us at Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones!

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie at the Dacula Branch for Toddler Time! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers ages 1-2 and their caregivers.

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

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

Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime

Wed, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Join us for tummy time and stories for stories, parent and baby bonding and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start! Intended for babies and children not yet walking.

Health & Wellness | Child Passenger Safety

Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a morning of stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5).

Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us at Norcross as we learn and discuss child passenger safety for your children!

Arts | Norcross Connect - Hispanic Heritage Month - Woven Mexican Crafts

Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Celebrating Mexican Heritage by introducing the technique of making woven crafts.

Early Learning | Music and Movement

Wed, Oct 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Community | Homeschool Hangout

Wed, Oct 09, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

STEM - Technology | From Pages to Pixels - Seniors Embrace Digital Literacy

Wed, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Beginner-friendly workshop aimed at seniors to learn essential computer skills in a supportive environment.

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

Wed, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

STEM - Science | What's in the Dirt?

Wed, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Have you ever been curious about what could be under your feet? Sign up for our two day camp to learn about the two great digging professions: Archeology and Paleontology. Learn about human history and dinosaurs on this two day adventure!

Registration opens Sunday, September 22 2024 at 9:00am

STEM Science | History and Science of Popcorn

Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn a brief history of popcorn and do a STEM experiment to find the best sized container to hold popcorn!

Hobbies | Awesome Art - Painted Halloween Pots

Wed, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Cancelled

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Are you about to take the exam and interview for US citizenship? Register for our eight-week course covering all subject matter related to the US Citizenship exam and interview.

This event is full

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us to practice English speaking skills with a variety of topics each week in a relaxed environment.

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration is required.

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

Suwanee Branch

Library storytimes promote early literacy skills that help children become ready to read. Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games and sing songs!

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

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie at the Dacula 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.

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Lilburn City Park

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Offsite

Join Ms. Jana for a fun OUTDOORS storytime experience!

Author Talk | Celebrating Family & Togetherness - Author Shelly Anand Reads Her New Book "In This Family"

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

Grayson Branch

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

Lilburn Branch

Let's learn about a multicultural family that welcomes a new member in this warm and lyrical picture book that celebrates family love.

STEM - Science | World Space Week - Reach for the Stars!

Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

In celebration of World Space Week, come learn about the galaxy and beyond through interactive games and extra-terrestrial crafts.

Emprendimiento | Cómo iniciar su negocio - Presentado por Prospera

Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Aprenda cómo iniciar su propio negocio de la manera correcta.

Arts | Norcross Connect - Hispanic Heritage Month - Woven Mexican Crafts

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

Norcross Branch

Join us at our Norcross library for stories, songs and movement!

Rescheduled

Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Wednesday, October 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Celebrating Mexican Heritage by introducing the technique of making woven crafts.

Book Club | Hybrid book club

Thu, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a friendly discussion of Somebody's Fool by R Russo

STEM - Engineering | Pumpkin Chunkin

Thu, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Build a catapult that can launch ping pong balls, sponges, and even pieces of pumpkins!

Registration opens Sunday, September 22 2024 at 9:00am

Arts | Paint Your Feelings - Watercolor Basics

Thu, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

A watercolor workshop for beginners that will dive into the basic watercolor painting techniques and create beautiful fall artwork.

Registration opens Friday, September 20 2024 at 9:00am

STEM - Science | What's in the Dirt?

Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Registration opens Sunday, September 22 2024 at 9:00am

Community | Kindness Rocks - Mental Health Awareness

Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

In honor of World Mental Health day we invite you to join us this month to celebrate Artober by coming together and getting creative. We will be painting kindness rocks to create our community rock garden.

Cancelled

STEM - Engineering | Innovation Station Rotations

Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Duluth Branch

This will be a ten week session for people to learn and practice their basic Korean in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration Required.

Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Duluth Branch

Join us for STEM rotation activities which encourage creativity, problem-solving, and discourse as you navigate through each rotation.

Language Learning | Movies in English - ESL Movie Club

Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

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

Arts | Quick Draw: Let's Learn Figure-Drawing!

Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

A program where aspiring artists can learn the basics of traditional art, figure-drawing, and how to utilize negative spaces in your pieces.

Raising Resilience | Button Making - Positive Affirmations

Thu, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Express your creativity by making your own buttons with positive affirmations!

Thu, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Environment | Build a Bird Feeder - For October Big Day 2024

Thu, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Thu, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Make an easy-to-create and environmentally friendly bird feeder to draw birds to your yard.

Early Learning | Pajama Storytime

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Duluth Branch

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

Health & Wellness | Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Dacula Branch

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

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:55pm

Five Forks Branch

Registration opens Thursday, September 26 2024 at 9:00am

STEM Mathematics | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come play chess or checkers! Beginners welcome

Early Learning | Music & Movement

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us to practice English conversation on a variety of topics each week; learn new phrases, and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Gaming | Chess Knight

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Registration opens Thursday, September 26 2024 at 6:00pm

Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

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

Arts | Paint Your Feelings - Watercolor Basics

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

A watercolor workshop for beginners that will dive into the basic watercolor painting techniques and create beautiful fall artwork.

Registration opens Friday, September 20 2024 at 9:00am

Family | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join in the fun and promote early literacy with the whole family as we read stories and sing songs! For children of all ages with a caregiver.

Literacy | Reading is FUNdamental - Building Speech, Language, and Emergent Literacy Skills

Sat, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Would you like to learn how to build your child's speech, language, and emergent literacy skills while reading together? If so, this series is for you!

Family | Child Safety Storytime - with Special Guest Erica Pope

Sat, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a special safety themed storytime with special guest Erica Pope

Finance & Budget | Building Financial Resilience - Using ValueLine for Novice Investors

Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

For those who want to learn about investing and need to know a good place to start. We'll explore Value Line, a resource provided free of charge to GCPL cardholders.

STEM - Engineering | Mad Hatter Hats

Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula branch where we'll create Mad Hatter hats! Kids will explore their creativity and design their own unique hats. Materials provided while supplies last.

STEM - Science | Family STEM Saturday - Erupting Prehistoric Tar Pits

Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

"Tar Pits: Where Earth's Secrets Erupt!" Join us for a prehistoric themed experiment while excavating dinosaur bones.

Community | Korean Buchaechum Dance

Sat, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch

In partnering with Hansarang Church, Duluth branch library would like to invite you to join and learn about the traditional Korean Fan Dance, which is also known as Buchaechum.

Gaming | Dungeons & Dragons!

Sun, Oct 13, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons! Jump right in with a one-shot run by experienced dungeon masters. Choose from prepared characters for a spooky adventure.

Health and Wellness | Peace of Paper - Spooky Fall Paper Garlands!

Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Discover the benefits of working with paper! Get creative & relax for a while as you make a fall or spooky-themed paper garland!

Cancelled

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

Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics

Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Rescheduled

Gaming | Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners - Adventures in the Painted World

Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

New date Tuesday, October 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us in a surreal world of living paintings where adventurers work together to slay a dangerous beast and find their way home. No D&D experience (or personal dice) necessary!

Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Education | History's Mysteries - For Teens & Adults

Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

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

Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Explore mysteries from history!

Tue, Oct 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation with themes each week on a variety of topics!

Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Culinary Arts | Cooking Together - Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Adults! Join us as we try a new recipe together!

Registration opens Tuesday, September 17 2024 at 9:00am

Community | Math Club - Pokemon Card Game

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

High School students come and tutor grade school kids on their homework or whatever is going on in school.

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Build your math and critical thinking skills as you play the Pokemon Card game

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Gaming | Let's Role! - Dungeons & Dragons

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

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

Learning Labs | Creative Engineering - Ganymede Station

Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

Learn and practice reading skills at the Dacula Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.

Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1

Teens aged 13-18 will explore engineering and architectural design by creating a moon base on Ganymede. They'll plan a thriving colony and showcase their innovative models and charts.

This event is full

Language Learning | Basic English For Spanish Speakers - Inglés básico para Hispanohablantes

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Need help learning English? Get help at the library with someone who speaks your language.

Community | Around Latin America in Games

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, learn how to play various board games from around Latin America! We will learn about the history of the games and spend time playing.

Arts | Guided Fall Birch Tree Painting

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Participants will learn about popular GA fall trees and create a guided birch tree painting.

Community | Library on Tap - at StillFire Brewing

Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

StillFire Brewing - Taproom

Kickback with Gwinnett County Public Library at StillFire Brewing!

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us at Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones!

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Wed, Oct 16, 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.

Education | Ordena tu espacio para claridad mental

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a morning of stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5).

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

¿Tu casa siempre está desorganizada? Limpias y limpias pero nunca queda bien? Acompañamos para aprender cómo organizar tu casa y para tener claridad mental.

STEM - Technology | From Pages to Pixels - Seniors Embrace Digital Literacy

Wed, Oct 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Beginner-friendly workshop aimed at seniors to learn essential computer skills in a supportive environment.

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Spooky Skittles Science

Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grayson Branch

Calling all Homeschoolers! This month, join us for a fun science experiment with your Halloween Skittles candy.

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

STEM - Technology | VR Field Trip : Canyons

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Come take a field trip in VR and experience some of the world's wonders first hand! This month, come learn about canyons!

Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors. For grades K-8. Students will be assisted on a first come, first served basis.

Voting | What's On Your Ballot? - Ballot Walkthrough with Poder Latinx

Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Want to practice your reading skills with a friendly face? Join us for one on one practice with a buddy. This program takes place in the meeting room at the same time as Homework Help.

Wed, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn what's on your ballot for the upcoming election.

Cancelled

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Community | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Are you about to take the exam and interview for US citizenship? Register for our eight-week course covering all subject matter related to the US Citizenship exam and interview.

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Come celebrate two of the most famous artists, Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo, during Hispanic Heritage month. Learn about their different styles and complete two art pieces influenced by them.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Learning Lab Makerspace #1

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