Name: Citizenship | US Citizenship Prep
Start: 2023-06-27T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-06-27T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Collins Hill Branch

Citizenship | US Citizenship Prep

2023-06-27 18:00:00 2023-06-27 19:00:00 America/New_York Citizenship | US Citizenship Prep Are you considering taking the Citizenship Civics Test? Join us to discover what is involved and the resources we offer to help you study and prepare. Collins Hill Branch -

Tuesday, June 27
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-27 18:00:00 2023-06-27 19:00:00 America/New_York Citizenship | US Citizenship Prep Are you considering taking the Citizenship Civics Test? Join us to discover what is involved and the resources we offer to help you study and prepare. Collins Hill Branch -

Collins Hill Branch

Are you considering taking the Citizenship Civics Test? Join us to discover what is involved and the resources we offer to help you study and prepare.

This provides a one hour overview of the Citizenship application process and where the interview and Civics Test fits into that. We will discuss the structure of the Civics Test and the resources available to applicants through the library.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Citizenship |

Collins Hill Branch

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

Wed, Oct 04, All day

Virtual

CALLING ALL FANS OF CREEPY CREATURES!

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 04, 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.

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Wed, Oct 04, 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 | Toddler Time

Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

Designed for babies and toddlers, this storytime uses simple books, music, and movement to introduce our youngest listeners to storytime.

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Wed, Oct 04, 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.

Consumer Education | Understanding Medicare - Speak with a Specialist

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

Grayson Branch

Get unbiased guidance from a Certified Medicare Counselor about costs and coverage, comparing options, and enrolling in plans.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Health & Wellness | Cancer Prevention

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

Norcross Branch

Join us as representatives from the East Georgia Cancer Coalition provide tips and education for lowering your risk for cancer.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 04, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills, which help children become ready to read and promote school readiness.

Education | IDD - Open Your World Book Clubs

Wed, Oct 04, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Designed for adults and older teens with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, the club welcomes readers and aspiring readers to join together for reading, listening, and discussion of one book over the course of each session.

STEM - Science | Mad Science

Wed, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Have you ever fantasized about becoming a mad scientist? Join us for the chance to conduct fun and educational experiments!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come in and practice your conversational English while talking about various topics!

Education | Homework Help

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

STEM - Science | Super Science: Straw Airplanes

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us as we make a hoop glider airplane out of paper and straws and explore the science behind flight!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Wed, Oct 04, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Wed, Oct 04, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! First come, first serve.

Education | Homework Help & Reading Buddies

Wed, Oct 04, 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.

Learning Lab | Intro to 3D Printing

Wed, Oct 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Learn the basics of 3D Printing!

Rescheduled

Education | Homework Help

Wed, Oct 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

New date Wednesday, October 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Wed, Oct 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

Wed, Oct 04, 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.

College Prep | Maximize Your Chance of College Admission

Wed, Oct 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us to learn about the college admissions process!

Learning Labs | Intro to Tinkercad

Wed, Oct 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Learn how to design 3D models with Tinkercad! This intuitive modeling program is easy to use and perfect for anyone just starting their journey with 3D printing.

Gaming | Chess Club

Wed, Oct 04, 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!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Wed, Oct 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Study Room #122

Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us for some practice speaking the English language in a relaxed environment.

Early Education | Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 05, 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.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 05, 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!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us at the Five Forks Library for our Preschool Storytime. We spend a fun-filled half-hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get your preschooler ready to learn. Ages 3ish-5.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Promoting early literacy skills by listening to stories, fingerplays, and singing songs. Gaining cognitive benefits and improving language skills through communication, listening, memory, and imagination.

Early Learning | Baby and Me

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Arts | Comedy Magic Show! - featuring Ken Scott

Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:45am

Lilburn Branch

A free & fun magic show that kids won't want to miss!

Language Learning | Basic English for Chinese Speakers

Thu, Oct 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Learn basic conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Canceled

Senior Living | BrainBoosters!

Thu, Oct 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Bring your own lunch, meet other seniors, and stimulate your brain with programs, games, and conversations. Learn about health, community, library, and technology resources.

Arts | Children's Painting for Beginners

Thu, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn basic techniques for painting with acrylics in a class taught by a local artist.

This event is full

Literacy | Read with Mr. Bunbun

Thu, Oct 05, 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.

Fall Break Fun | Science Experiments for Kids

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

Duluth Branch

With the help of leaders and volunteers, kids will gain an understanding of real scientific phenomena and learn how to draw conclusions from experiments - just like real scientists do.

Technology | Coding in Scratch

Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn about the Scratch programming language while creating a fun project for beginners!

Arts | Comedy Magic Show! - featuring Ken Scott

Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Grayson Branch

A free & fun magic show that kids won't want to miss!

Consumer Education | Teen Life - Safety at Home

Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

If disaster struck, would you be prepared? Whether your emergency plans require bunking down or leaving home to get to safety, learn how you can be ready with everything you need. This is part 1 of our Safety series.

Community | Dungeons, Dragons, and Donuts

Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Canceled

Education | Homework Help

Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Language Learning | Movies in English

Thu, Oct 05, 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!

STEM - Science | Jr. Einstein - Sink or Float

Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Centerville Branch

Join us for STEM activities for Kindergarten to Second Graders! Today's main S.T.E.M. question is will it sink or float?

STEM - Engineering | STEM-tastic - Movement

Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us as we dive into movement-themed activities during this month of STEM-tastic. Recommended for grades 3-5.

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Community | Celebrating Hispanic Heritage - Learning about Hispanic Culture and People

Thu, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Learn about the beautiful cultures, admire the landscapes, and see an outstanding performance by Alma Mexicana!

STEM - Mathematics | Crazy 8's Math Club - 3rd - 5th grade

Thu, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Kids will learn math by participating in high-energy math activities and learning numbers so they can handle math in real life. Join the Suwanee branch for 8 weeks of fun Math games.

Registration is now closed

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Thu, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

Thu, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

STEM - Technology | Aprendizaje Digital

Thu, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

¿Te interesa aprender más sobre tecnología pero no estás segura de cómo empezar? Acompáñenos en Norcross para el taller de Aprendizaje Digital (DigitalLearn) donde los participantes aprenderán lo básico sobre la computadora, internet y correo electrónico durante ocho semanas.

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Thu, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Book Club | Facts First - Nonfiction

Thu, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Each month, our Facts First book club chooses a theme from the Nonfiction section of the library, and members can pick any book with that topic to discuss with the group! Our theme this month is True Crime!

STEM - Mathematics | Math Club

Thu, Oct 05, 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.

Arts | Air Dry Clay Fall Decorations

Thu, Oct 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Take some time to relax your mind & connect with nature as we use fall nature finds to make fall-themed clay decorations!

Health & Wellness | Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula Branch to discuss issues and mental health involving the care of your loved ones with Alzheimer's.

Citizenship | U.S. Citizenship Classes

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Join us in your journey towards U.S. citizenship in this FREE 8 week course learning the civics portion of the citizenship test while working on English reading and writing skills.

This event is full

Culinary Arts | Spooky Bento Boxes

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come learn how to make a spooky, fall themed healthy lunch that your child will be excited to eat!

This event is full

Learning Labs | Sound Lab - Beat Making

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Audio production for beginners: Workstations, MIDI keyboards and Virtual Instruments. An entry level course on beat production and digital audio workstations.

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Thu, Oct 05, 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!

Learning Labs | Intro to Photoshop for Extreme Beginners

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Does Photoshop seem intimidating? For those who have minimal Photoshop experience or absolutely none at all, attend this event to start learning Photoshop from scratch!

Early Learning | Baby and Me

Fri, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

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

Early Learning | Little Naturalist - Oceans

Fri, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us for our monthly Little Naturalist program, where we learn about different aspects of nature and make a craft to take home! For ages 5 and under with a caregiver.

Arts | Comedy Magic Show! - featuring Ken Scott

Fri, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:45am

Hamilton Mill Branch

A free & fun magic show that kids won't want to miss!

Arts | Comedy Magic Show! - featuring Ken Scott

Fri, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Lawrenceville Branch

A free & fun magic show that kids won't want to miss!

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

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

Norcross Branch

Do you believe that reading is fundamental? 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!

Early Learning | Preschool Exploration

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

Norcross Branch

Join us for a preschool program beyond storytime - we will have fun activities for everyone to enjoy and learn about different topics every month!

Learning Labs | Beginner Sewing - Create your own Zipper Pouch!

Sat, Oct 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Learning Lab Makerspace #127

Have you already taken the sewing basics course and want to practice your sewing? Join us to practice what you?ve learned by creating your zipper pouch

This event is full

Early Learning | Candy Corn Experiment

Sat, Oct 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

If you enjoy conducting experiments, come to the library to participate in a spooky stem experiment using candy corn! We will use the scientific method to find out which liquids make the candy dissolve!

STEM - Mathematics | OneInMath

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

Norcross Branch

A weekly program designed to help young children (K - 3rd grade) master math skills and build strong foundations in basic arithmetic.

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Rescheduled

Library Talks | Banned Books Week Trivia

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New date Saturday, October 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us at the Lawrenceville branch for Banned Books Week Trivia! The 2023 theme for Banned Books Week is ?Freedom to Read.?

Community | Let's Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Come and join us as we celebrate the contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Health & Wellness | Family Yoga

Sat, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for a kid-friendly yoga session to learn basic yoga poses and mindfulness exercises to keep you grounded and healthy!

Book Club | A Better You Book Club: The Psychology of Money

Sat, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join "A Better You Book Club" to discuss ¨The Psychology of Money¨ by Morgan Housel to improve your wealth mindset.

Education | Raising Highly Capable Kids

Sun, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Parents will build community over the course of this 13-week program. Through interactive, practical, and hands-on tools to engage, parents will learn the essential building blocks that can maximize their child's potential and empower the whole family.

Arts | Craft a Mask

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Do you want to flex your artistic skills? Come to the library and celebrate Halloween by crafting a mask!

Literacy | Read to Mr. Bunbun

Sun, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

STEM | Coding: 3D Space Invaders Game!

Sun, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Code the classic space invaders game in 3D, while learning about the basics of game development, motion in 3D space and learn fundamental programming concepts.

Family | Caregivers Wisdom Circle

Sun, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

We'd like to offer caregivers a sanctuary to decompress, rejuvenate, and network with other caregivers who are on a similar path.

Learning Labs | Create Your Own Podcast

Sun, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

Are you interested in starting a podcast? Register for this workshop, where we cover equipment, recording/editing, and publishing your podcast.

Gaming | Chess Club

Sun, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. Second Sunday of every month.

Art | A History of Senbazuru: 1000 Paper Cranes

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

Grayson Branch

Learn about the rich cultural significance of Senbazuru, the ancient Japanese art of folding 1000 paper cranes, the story of Sadako, a Japanese girl injured in the Hiroshima bombing, and her message of peace. Make a paper crane to continue her legacy.

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

Mon, Oct 09, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Canceled

Podcast | Spill Lit - A YA Podcast - Every Trick (or Treat) in the Book Pt 1

Mon, Oct 09, All day

Virtual

GCPL's own podcast about YA literature!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Early Learning | Tummy Time

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Tue, Oct 10, 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.

Early Education | Toddler Time

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Help toddlers, age 2 and under, learn to be attentive and follow directions, develop a love of stories and books, and develop reading readiness skills.

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Tue, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us for Toddler Time! We spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs targeting the developmental needs of toddlers.

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Early Learning | Toddler Time

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

Grayson Branch

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Tue, Oct 10, 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 | Tiny Tots Storytime

Tue, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Tue, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Tue, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

This event is full

Health & Wellness | Local Housing & Mental Health resources

Tue, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Helps adults know how to utilize the library to find resources as well as locate resources independently

Health & Wellness | Finding Resources - for Housing and Mental Health

Tue, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Helps adults know how to utilize the library to find resources as well as locate resources independently

Education | IDD - Open Your World Book Club - Adults/Teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Tue, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories.

Arts | Falling for Fine Arts Series - Kehinde Wiley

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Learn about a famous artist and try out their art techniques for yourself!

Education | Homework Help

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Education | Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Branch

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

STEM - Technology | VR Field Trip: Safari Ride

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Come take a field trip in VR and experience some of the world's wonders first hand! This month, come face to face with lions, tigers, and black leopards in their natural habitat!

Early Learning | ABC Write with Me - Picture Book Creation

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Handwriting hard to read? Have a reluctant writer? Come strengthen your child's writing developmental skills by practicing with us while writing a picture book! Grades K-3.

Explore the Library | Digital Resources - for Elementary and Kindergarten

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us to learn which digital resources will help your children succeed in school. Acompáñanos y aprenden de nuestros recursos digitales para que puedan ayudar a sus niños a tener éxito en la escuela.

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - Cranberry Sauce

Tue, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

A cooking program for children and their accompanying adults.

This event is full

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Tue, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Education | Cursive Camp

Tue, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

In this 4 day camp, learn the basics of cursive writing!

Education | Homework Help

Tue, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

Tue, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Education | Homework Help

Tue, Oct 10, 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.

Education | Homework Help

Tue, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

Language Learning | French Club

Tue, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Bonjour! Join us for an exciting time filled with games, songs, mini-lessons, and more, all in French! This month, learn about numbers / les nombres!

Early Learning | Fire Safety Storytime

Tue, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula Branch for a storytime about fire trucks and fire safety and then see a fire truck up close!

Gaming | Chess Knight - A Fun Club

Tue, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Love to play chess or interested in learning to play? Join us twice a month for an hour of gameplay. All levels and ages are welcome.

Language Learning | Conversations in Spanish

Tue, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Book Club | ATL Reads Virtual Book Club - "Things We Do in the Dark" by Jennifer Hillier

Tue, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

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

Language Learning | Basic English for Spanish Speakers

Tue, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 11, 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.

Early Learning | Toddler Time

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

Snellville Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Wed, Oct 11, 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 | Toddler Time

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

Dacula Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

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

Mountain Park Branch

Designed for babies and toddlers, this storytime uses simple books, music, and movement to introduce our youngest listeners to storytime.

Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime

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

Norcross Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

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

Suwanee Branch

Learning Lab | Sewing Machine Basics

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

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Learn to set up and operate a sewing machine.

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Early Learning | C.A.R.E Storytime

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

Centerville Branch

Welcome to C.A.R.E. Storytime w/Ms. Danielle! We will read stories, enjoy music & movement while we explore early literacy in a fun group setting for children with intellectual or developmental disabilities ages 3 through 7.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah at the Duluth branch for a morning of fun stories, rhymes and songs that will promote early literacy and Kindergarten readiness skills!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Education | Homeschool Hangout

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Find community with fellow homeschoolers! This month we will be talking about fun fall activities and doing some fun fall crafts.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Snellville Branch

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

Early Learning | Music and Movement

Wed, Oct 11, 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.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 11, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills, which help children become ready to read and promote school readiness.

Author Talk | Piecing Together American Health Care

Wed, Oct 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Award-winning physician and author, Dr. Ilana Yurkiewicz, discusses how pervasive cracks in the health care system cost us time, energy, and lives, and how we can fix them.

Education | IDD - Open Your World Book Clubs

Wed, Oct 11, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Dem Bones, Dem Skeleton Bones

Wed, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Gets homeschoolers excited about the human skeleton system. Learn how cartilage helps the body move in the joints and spine.

Book Club | The Homeschoolers

Wed, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Do you love books and want to talk about them? Join us for a discussion and activity about this month's selection, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl.

STEM - Science | Mad Science

Wed, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Have you ever fantasized about becoming a mad scientist? Join us for the chance to conduct fun and educational experiments!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come in and practice your conversational English while talking about various topics!

Education | Homework Help

Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Hobbies | Awesome Art - Easy Origami

Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Budding artist? Join us! Create art with a variety of materials and methods. This month we will be learning simple origami.

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Five Forks Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Wed, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Wed, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! First come, first serve.

Culinary Arts | Affordable Spooky Drinks

Wed, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Culinary Arts at Centerville! Would you like something delicious and spooky? Join us as we learn how to make an affordable and festive drink!

Hobbies | Spin a Yarn - Crochet 101

Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us as we go through the basic tools, stitches, and techniques of your newest crafting obsession: Crochet.

Education | Homework Help

Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Book Club | My First Book Club

Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Centerville Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

Wed, Oct 11, 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.

Hobbies | Guitar Club - For Tweens and Teens, Ages 10+

Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn basic acoustic guitar skills!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Wed, Oct 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us for some practice speaking the English language in a relaxed environment.

Early Learning | Pajama Storytime

Wed, Oct 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Stories, Songs & Rhymes! Join us for storytime at night!

Author Talk | Exploring Latine Women Authors - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Wed, Oct 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Join Sandra Guzmán, editor of "Daughters of Latin America," as she discusses the groundbreaking anthology of Latine women authors.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dacula Branch

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

Early Education | Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 12, 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!

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park - At Lilburn City Park

Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join us for a FUN outdoor storytime experience!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us at the Five Forks Library for our Preschool Storytime. We spend a fun-filled half-hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get your preschooler ready to learn. Ages 3ish-5.

Community | Norcross Connect - Fall Leaves Bowl

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

Norcross Branch

Socialize with members of your community while learning a new skill.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Thu, Oct 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Early Learning | Baby and Me

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Community | Library-on-the-Move! - At Lilburn City Park

Thu, Oct 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Offsite

Borrow a book from the GCPL Book Mobile!

Health & Wellness | Support for Cancer Patients

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

Snellville Branch

Join us as representatives from the East Georgia Cancer Coalition provide tips for self-care and other resources for cancer patients.

Language Learning | Basic English for Chinese Speakers

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

Suwanee Branch

Learn basic conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Book Club | Hybrid Book Club - The Interestings

Thu, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a friendly discussion on The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer

Education | Homework Help

Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Community | Mobile Fire Safety House

Thu, Oct 12, 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.

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Book Club | Kids Book Club - Family History Month

Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Each month we will pick a theme for our kid's book club.

Community | History Seekers - Celebrating Hispanic & Native American Heritage

Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Come and celebrate Hispanic and Native American Heritage at Suwanee! Learn how Native American and Hispanic Heritage are related, and try some delicious Elote!

STEM - Mathematics | Crazy 8's Math Club - 3rd - 5th grade

Thu, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Kids will learn math by participating in high-energy math activities and learning numbers so they can handle math in real life. Join the Suwanee branch for 8 weeks of fun Math games.

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Literacy | Reading Buddies

Thu, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

Thu, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

Thu, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Health & Wellness | Hiking 101

Thu, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Fall is a great time to start hiking! Come learn the basics of hiking and how to find local hiking trails.

Gaming | Magic - The Gathering

Thu, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Come take a dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering! Open to beginners and experienced players alike.

STEM - Technology | Aprendizaje Digital

Thu, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Thu, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Citizenship | U.S. Citizenship Classes

Thu, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Join us in your journey towards U.S. citizenship in this FREE 8 week course learning the civics portion of the citizenship test while working on English reading and writing skills.

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Community | Mexican Culture: Become a Luchador!

Thu, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Ca-Chow! Learn about Luchadores and make your very own Luchador mask! Available for all ages.

Arts | Comics Club - Drawing Monsters

Thu, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn the basics of how to draw monsters, spooky or sweet, and include them in your comics or personal artwork.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing - With the Prusa Printer

Thu, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

Come and explore the world of 3D printing. We'll discuss the history, future, software, and basics of 3D printing. You'll also learn what you need to know to use our Learning Lab 3D Printers.

Entrepreneurship | Build a Successful Business - Small Biz Series

Thu, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

A workshop designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners with the essential knowledge and tools to transform their ideas into thriving ventures.

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Early Learning | Storytime @ the Park

Fri, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Offsite

You are invited to our outdoor storytime at the Dacula Park Pavilion (near the volleyball court) on Fridays at 11 am!

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Fri, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah at the Duluth branch for a storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under. Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to our littlest readers!

Health & Wellness | Cancer Prevention

Fri, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us as representatives from the East Georgia Cancer Coalition provide tips and education for lowering your risk for cancer.

Early Learning | Paw Patrol Storytime

Fri, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Save the day with your favorite furry friends! Listen to PAW Patrol stories, dance along to your favorite theme song, and complete challenges to become a member of the PAW Patrol.

Education | Communication Through the Ages

Fri, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Join us as we explore the ways communication has changed and developed over the years.

STEM - Science | Candy Core Sampling

Fri, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

It's Earth Science Week! Join us as we learn about the Earth's past by exploring core sampling, then make your very own core samples out of candy.

Jobs & Career | Búsqueda de trabajo en línea - Online Job Search

Sat, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lilburn Branch

This Spanish language program will introduce you to GCPL's digital resources available to job-seekers. Este programa en Español le presentará los recursos digitales de GCPL disponibles para las personas buscando empleo.

Early Learning | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Literacy | Doggie Tales

Sat, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

STEM - Mathematics | OneInMath

Sat, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Norcross Branch

A weekly program designed to help young children (K - 3rd grade) master math skills and build strong foundations in basic arithmetic.

STEM - Technology | Unity Shaders

Sat, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Like gaming? Want to learn how to make your own cool texture effects? Come learn how to shader code!

Learning Lab | Robotics: EV3 Maze Run

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

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

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Library Talks | Banned Books Week Trivia

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us at the Lawrenceville branch for Banned Books Week Trivia! The 2023 theme for Banned Books Week is ?Freedom to Read.?

Book Club | A Killer Book Club

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Please join fellow Mystery/Suspense enthusiasts to discuss our next choice, "Daisy Darker" by Alice Feeney.

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

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Family | Child Safety Storytime

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a special safety-themed storytime with special guest Erica Pope.

Explore the Library | Kanopy - Looking Through a Latin American Lens

Sat, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Snellville Branch

Learn how to use Kanopy and watch a short documentary about Latinos in America.

2023 GCPL Photo Annual Exhibition Opening and Juror Talk

Sat, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Duluth Branch

Support local and International Photographers by viewing their work at our Duluth Branch!

Author Talk | Zoe Fishman

Sat, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Duluth Branch

Meet award-winning author Zoe Fishman as she discusses her newest novel, "The Fun Widow's Book Tour," a funny, moving story of friendship and resilience.

Education | Raising Highly Capable Kids

Sun, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learning Labs | Sound Lab - Beatmaking

Sun, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Learning Lab Makerspace #1

Join us for an entry level course on beat production and digital audio workstations using MIDI keyboards and virtual instruments.

Literacy | Read with Mr. Bunbun

Sun, Oct 15, 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.

Health & Wellness | Kids Yoga

Sun, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for a moment of relaxation. Learn different breathing techniques and an easy yoga flow.

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

Mon, Oct 16, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

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Early Learning | Storytime in the Park - @Alexander Park Pavilion #4

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

Offsite

LOCATION CHANGE! Join us for a FUN outdoor storytime experience at Pavilion #4!

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Mon, 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.

Early Learning | Toddler Time

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Mon, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! We read stories, enjoy music & movement while we explore early literacy in a fun group setting for children ages 3 through 5.

Health & Wellness | Tips for Healthy Eating & Exercising

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

Dacula Branch

Join us as representatives from the East Georgia Cancer Coalition provide information about the importance of a healthy diet, the importance of drinking water, and recommendations for exercises that can be done at home.

Community | Library-on-the-Move! - At Alexander Park

Mon, Oct 16, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Offsite

Borrow a book from the GCPL Book Mobile!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Mon, Oct 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).

Education | I/DD - Your Best Life Skills

Mon, Oct 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Virtual

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

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Snellville Branch

Practice conversational English with others. Learn about library resources which can help them develop their language skills.

Community | Beginner's Guide to Attending Conventions - What to Expect!

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

Norcross Branch

Join us to learn the do's and don'ts of attending conventions, planning, and what to expect at your first convention!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Education | Homework Help

Mon, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Snellville Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Arts | Hand Embroidery Social

Mon, Oct 16, 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.

Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club - Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Mon, Oct 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, Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Mon, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grayson Branch

Learn and practice read-aloud skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy!

Education | K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club

Mon, Oct 16, 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!

Education | Homework Help & Reading Buddies

Mon, 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.

STEM - Mathematics | Crazy 8's Math Club

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

Dacula Branch

Practicing math doesn't have to be boring!

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Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Lawrenceville Branch

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

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STEM - Mathematics | Code Your Name

Mon, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn how to write binary code (the two-digit number system that computers use to communicate) by making 8-bits (binary code) with your name using goldfish crackers.

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

STEM - Technology | Digital Learning Workshop

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

Norcross Branch

Are you interested in learning more about technology but don't know where to start? Join us for the Norcross Digital Learning Workshop 8-week series, where participants will learn about computer, internet, and email basics.

Book Club | Virtual Rainbow Book Club

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

Virtual

Attention LGBTQIA2S+ community! Please join us for our Virtual Rainbow Book Club. We will be reading Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe (available on our digital resource, Comics Plus!).

Familia | Programa de Parentalidad Positiva - Presentado por Ser Familia

Mon, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Norcross Branch

Triple P (Programa de Parentalidad Positiva) brinda a padres y madres de familia estrategias simples y prácticas para ayudarlos a manejar el comportamiento de sus hijos, prevenir el desarrollo de problemas y fomentar una vida fuerte y saludable.

STEM | NASA @ My Library - International Observe the Moon Night

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

Norcross Branch

International Observe the Moon Night is a time to come together with fellow Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide.

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

Tue, Oct 17, All day

Virtual

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

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Tue, Oct 17, All day

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Early Learning | Tummy Time

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Tue, Oct 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.

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Tue, Oct 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.

Early Education | Toddler Time

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Help toddlers, age 2 and under, learn to be attentive and follow directions, develop a love of stories and books, and develop reading readiness skills.

Early Learning | Toddler Time

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

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us for Toddler Time! We spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs targeting the developmental needs of toddlers.

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

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

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Early Learning | Toddler Time

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

Grayson Branch

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Tue, Oct 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 | Tiny Tots Storytime

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

Centerville Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Tue, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Health & Wellness | Healthy Eating & Exercising

Tue, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Tips from the East Georgia Cancer Coalition for healthy eating & exercising.

Early Learning | Baby and Me

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

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!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Tue, Oct 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!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Virtual

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

This event is full

Genealogy | Genealogy Club

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Community | Beginner's Guide to Attending Conventions - What to Expect!

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

Norcross Branch

Join us to learn the do's and don'ts of attending conventions, planning, and what to expect at your first convention!

Education | IDD - Open Your World Book Club - Adults/Teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Tue, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories.

Arts | Falling for Fine Arts Series - Vincent Van Gogh

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

Dacula Branch

Learn about a famous artist and try out their art techniques for yourself!

Education | Homework Help

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Education | Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Family | Interactive Storytime

Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Interactive Storytime. We are reading stories and exploring literacy in an interactive way for families with children from PreK to 2nd grade.

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Mountain Park Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Five Forks Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Lilburn Branch

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

Education | Cursive Camp

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

Norcross Branch

In this 4 day camp, learn the basics of cursive writing!

Education | Homework Help

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

Norcross Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

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

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

STEM - Mathematics | Math Club - Pokemon Card Game

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

Snellville Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

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

Lilburn Branch

Education | Homework Help

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

Centerville Branch

Language Learning | Conversations in Spanish

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Writing | Emoji Poetry

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

Dacula Branch

Create a poem inspired by or using only emojis

Book Club| Moonlighting Book Club

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

Join us on the third Tuesday of every month to discuss a preselected book. This month's book is "Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop" by Roselle Lim.

Language Learning | Basic English for Spanish Speakers

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Author Talk | Poetry Reading with Melania Luisa Marte - "Plantains and Our Becoming"

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

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Enjoy Melania Luisa Marte reading from her new collection of poems which looks at the identities and histories of the Dominican Republic and Haiti to celebrate and center the Black diasporic experience.

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

Wed, Oct 18, All day

Virtual

CALLING ALL FANS OF CREEPY CREATURES!

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 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.

Early Learning | Toddler Time

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

Snellville Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Wed, Oct 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.

Early Learning | Toddler Time

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

Dacula Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

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

Mountain Park Branch

Designed for babies and toddlers, this storytime uses simple books, music, and movement to introduce our youngest listeners to storytime.

Early Learning | Toddler Time

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

Suwanee Branch

Learning Lab | Intro to 3D Printing

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

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Learn the basics of 3D Printing!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah at the Duluth branch for a morning of fun stories, rhymes and songs that will promote early literacy and Kindergarten readiness skills!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Snellville Branch

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Mountain Park Branch

Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills, which help children become ready to read and promote school readiness.

STEM - Science | Mad Science

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

Dacula Branch

Have you ever fantasized about becoming a mad scientist? Join us for the chance to conduct fun and educational experiments!

STEM - Science | Homeschool Hangout - The Skeletal System

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

Grayson Branch

Calling all homeschoolers! Join us for a fun, hands-on STEM lesson about the skeletal system.

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Centerville Branch

Come in and practice your conversational English while talking about various topics!

Early Learning | Fairy Tales Around the World - Philippines

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

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for a global storytime featuring stories from the Philippines. Afterward, we will make buzzing mosquito noisemakers for everyone to take home!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Five Forks Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! First come, first serve.

Culinary Arts | Family Cooking - Jack-O-Lantern Smoothies

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

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Culinary Arts at Centerville! Would you like something quick, delicious, and holiday approved? Join us as we learn how to make Jack-O-Lantern Smoothies.

Education | Homework Help & Reading Buddies

Wed, Oct 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.

Learning Labs | Intro to Digital Illustration

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

Five Forks Branch

Learn the basics of digital illustration and the tools used to create digital artwork in this interactive presentation.

Education | Homework Help

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

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Centerville Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

Wed, Oct 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.

Hobbies | Guitar Club - For Tweens and Teens, Ages 10+

Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn basic acoustic guitar skills!

Book Club | Fantasy Book Club - Reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by V.E. Schwab

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

Lilburn Branch

Join us at the library to read and discuss the book The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by V.E. Schwab.

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us for some practice speaking the English language in a relaxed environment.

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

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

Virtual

Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about the novel Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger.

Book Club | Rainbow Reads

Wed, Oct 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us every month for a discussion of LGBTQIA+ literature! This month, we'll be reading 'The Stonewall Reader.'

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Dacula Branch

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

Early Education | Preschool Storytime

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 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!

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park - At Lilburn City Park

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

Offsite

Join us for a FUN outdoor storytime experience!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us at the Five Forks Library for our Preschool Storytime. We spend a fun-filled half-hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get your preschooler ready to learn. Ages 3ish-5.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

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

Norcross Branch

Early Learning | Baby and Me

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Bats

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join our new program for homeschoolers. Meet new friends and learn new things. This month's program is about Bats! Registration Requested

Community | Library-on-the-Move! - At Lilburn City Park

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

Offsite

Borrow a book from the GCPL Book Mobile!

Book Club | Cozy Mystery Book Club

Thu, Oct 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 "Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead" By Elle Cosimano.

Language Learning | Basic English for Chinese Speakers

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

Suwanee Branch

Learn basic conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Education | Home School Hangout - Bats

Thu, Oct 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, join us as we learn about bats!

Community | Celebrating Filipino Heritage - Sari Sari Festival

Thu, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

October is Filipino American History Month. Learn about Filipino cultural heritage with a book reading, presentation, and art project.

STEM - Engineering | Lego Challenge

Thu, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for an afternoon of LEGO!

Book Club | The Next Chapter Suwanee Book Club

Thu, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion on "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera.

Community | Dungeons, Dragons, and Donuts

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

Dacula Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Language Learning | Movies in English

Thu, Oct 19, 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!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Lawrenceville Branch

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

STEM - Engineering | STEM-tastic - Movement

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

Centerville Branch

Join us as we dive into movement-themed activities during this month of STEM-tastic. Recommended for grades 3-5.

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Mountain Park Branch

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

Health & Wellness | Be Active Gwinnett Day

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

Snellville Branch

Come Be Active to spread health awareness and do activities that can help make you more healthy. Hula hoops, jump ropes, and more. Let's get physical!

STEM - Mathematics | Crazy 8's Math Club - 3rd - 5th grade

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

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Kids will learn math by participating in high-energy math activities and learning numbers so they can handle math in real life. Join the Suwanee branch for 8 weeks of fun Math games.

Registration is now closed

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Lilburn Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

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

Norcross Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

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

Lilburn Branch

Family | Family Traditions: Family Safety Plan

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for a family preparedness program. Learn about fire safety, hurricane/storm preparations, and all things SAFETY for you and your family.

STEM - Technology | Aprendizaje Digital

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

Norcross Branch

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Collins Hill Branch

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

STEM - Mathematics | Math Club

Thu, Oct 19, 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.

Health & Wellness | Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group

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

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula Branch to discuss issues and mental health involving the care of your loved ones with Alzheimer's.

Citizenship | U.S. Citizenship Classes

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

Virtual

Join us in your journey towards U.S. citizenship in this FREE 8 week course learning the civics portion of the citizenship test while working on English reading and writing skills.

This event is full

Jobs & Careers | Interviewing - Nail Your Job Interview

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

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

How well do you want your job interview to go? Really wonderful? Then join us at the Library to learn tips and techniques to ace your next interview. You will learn about everything from dressing to leaving the room. See you soon!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Thu, Oct 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!

Learning Labs | Editing & Printing High Quality (Raw) Images

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Attend this program to learn about editing raw files with Camera Raw and Adobe Lightroom to make the best of your work, and then print out beautiful photos. Bring your favorite photos in raw or any other format!

Registration opens Monday, October 9 2023 at 9:00am

STEM - Science | Observe the Moon Night

Thu, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Snellville Branch

Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night by learning about planetary science, moon phases, and by observing the moon!

Citizenship | Citizenship Clinic - Presented by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Fri, Oct 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

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

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Early Learning | Music & Movement

Fri, Oct 20, 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!

Education | Homeschool Hangout

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

Snellville Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah at the Duluth branch for a storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under. Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to our littlest readers!

Health & Wellness |Support for Caregivers of Cancer Patients

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

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Join us as representatives from the East Georgia Cancer Coalition provide tips for self-care and other resources for caregivers of cancer patients.

Health & Wellness | Understanding Arthritis - Manage Your Symptoms with Body Movement

Fri, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Dr. Lorilen Hencock will teach strategies to help manage your symptoms.

Learning Labs | Lithophane 3D Printing - Pumpkin Lithophane

Fri, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Do you love Halloween but don't want to clean out pumpkins every year? Join the Learning Labs as we learn how to prepare and print a Pumpkin Lithophane using our 3D printers!

Health & Wellness | Healthy Aging and Family Caregiving Fair

Sat, Oct 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Learn more about healthy aging and family caregiving, related to cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease or other related dementias.

Family | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Oct 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.

STEM - Engineering | Lego Club

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a morning of Lego fun! Children, ages 5 & up can build cities, creatures, robots, and more. Drop in and see what you can build with friends or your family!

Family | Civic Storytime

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

Dacula Branch

Meet Dacula?s state representative for district 105, Farooq Mughal, for a civic storytime!

Community | Firefighter Storytime

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

Mountain Park Branch

Join us for a Firefighter storytime with Gwinnett Fire Station #3.

Hobbies | Crochet Class - Mini Pumpkin Earrings!

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

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join our once-a-month series on learning crocheting basics. This month, we will be creating mini pumpkin earrings to get into the fall spirit!

STEM - Mathematics | OneInMath

Sat, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Norcross Branch

A weekly program designed to help young children (K - 3rd grade) master math skills and build strong foundations in basic arithmetic.

Book Club | Fiction Lover's Non-Fiction Book Club

Sat, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join our book club each month as we explore the best of what nonfiction has to offer, from memoirs and essays to science and history! This month's book: "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law" By Mary Roach

Explore the Library | Passport 101

Sat, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Centerville Branch

Become a world traveler! Come learn how to apply for a passport and which GCPL branches offer this service!

Book Club | Cookbook Club

Sat, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Making recipes from the book selection for this month: The Complete Soup Cookbook is not required, but a love for cooking is! Come in to discuss and discover the best tips and tricks for making your meals the tastiest they can be.

Health and Wellness | Family STEM Saturday - The Physiology of Walking

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

Norcross Branch

In this program, participants will walk around Lillian Webb Park for thirty minutes while learning the health benefits of light exercise and the physiology of walking. No equipment is necessary, just comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing.

Book Club | Bring Your Own!

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

Snellville Branch

Bring in your most recent read to share and talk about with other readers!

Education | Homework Help - K-5

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

Dacula Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers at the Dacula Branch can help!

STEM - Science | International Observe the Moon Night

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

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Get ready for International Observe the Moon Night! Come learn about the features and phases of the moon before observing it at home.

Explore the Library | Sensory Browsing Hour

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

Dacula Branch

Welcome to 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.

Education | Raising Highly Capable Kids

Sun, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

Gaming | Chess Club

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

Lawrenceville Branch

Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. For ages 8 and up.

This event is full

Envronment | Wildlife Demo: Hibernation Habits

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

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Come watch a live wildlife demonstration and learn about the hibernation habits of local wildlife as we go into Fall!

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

Mon, Oct 23, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Canceled

Podcast | Spill Lit - A YA Podcast - Every Trick (or Treat) in the Book Pt 2

Mon, Oct 23, All day

Virtual

GCPL's own podcast about YA literature!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Mon, Oct 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 Pavilion #4

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

Offsite

LOCATION CHANGE! Join us for a FUN outdoor storytime experience at Pavilion #4!

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Mon, Oct 23, 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 | Stages of Learning through Play

Mon, Oct 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Drop in and learn about activities using traditional toys or items you already have. Speak with child development experts and get a chance to take home some free giveaways.

Early Learning | Baby & Me

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

Grayson Branch

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

Early Learning | Baby & Me

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

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!

Early Learning | Toddler Time

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Mon, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Storytime! We read stories, enjoy music & movement while we explore early literacy in a fun group setting for children ages 3 through 5.

Community | Library-on-the-Move! - At Alexander Park

Mon, Oct 23, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Offsite

Borrow a book from the GCPL Book Mobile!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Mon, Oct 23, 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).

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Snellville Branch

Practice conversational English with others. Learn about library resources which can help them develop their language skills.

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Education | Homework Help

Mon, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Snellville Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Book Club | Adult Fiction Book Club

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

Mountain Park Branch

Are you eager to talk about your new favorite book? Join us to discuss great books at our Fiction Book Club.

STEM - Science | Curious Life of Bats

Mon, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grayson Branch

Did you know that bats are the only mammals that can fly? Join us to learn more fun facts about the curious life of these cryptic animals and make a flying paper bat to take home!

Education | K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club

Mon, Oct 23, 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!

Education | Homework Help & Reading Buddies

Mon, Oct 23, 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.

Literacy | Book Trivia - Books to Film!

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

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Test your book knowledge and join us for trivia night! This month we are covering books that have been made into movies.

STEM - Mathematics | Crazy 8's Math Club

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

Dacula Branch

Practicing math doesn't have to be boring!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

STEM - Technology | Digital Learning Workshop

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

Norcross Branch

STEM | Creepy Creatures!

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

Five Forks Branch

Do you have the courage to learn about the world's most terrifying animals? Come to the library and face your fears! Participants will make their very own spiders to take home.

Familia | Programa de Parentalidad Positiva - Presentado por Ser Familia

Mon, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Norcross Branch

Book Club | Hamliton Mill Book Club

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a lively discussion this month on the book The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley.

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Early Learning | Tummy Time

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Tue, Oct 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 | Toddler Time

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

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us for Toddler Time! We spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs targeting the developmental needs of toddlers.

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

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

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Early Learning | Toddler Time

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

Grayson Branch

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Tue, Oct 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!

Early Learning | Tiny Tots Storytime

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

Centerville Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Tue, Oct 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!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Virtual

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

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Education | IDD - Open Your World Book Club - Adults/Teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Tue, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories.

Arts | Falling for Fine Arts Series - Jean-Michel Basquiat

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

Dacula Branch

Learn about a famous artist and try out their art techniques for yourself!

Education | Homework Help

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Education | Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Early Learning | ABC Write with Me - Picture Book Creation

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

Centerville Branch

Handwriting hard to read? Have a reluctant writer? Come strengthen your child's writing developmental skills by practicing with us while writing a picture book! Grades K-3.

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Mountain Park Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Five Forks Branch

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

Family | DIY Gifts - Macrame Keychain

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

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Students and Caretakers! Join us as we create a macrame keychain, a perfect gift for anyone on your list for the upcoming holiday season.

STEM - Engineering | DIY Kite Making

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

Snellville Branch

Come learn how to make your own kite and fly it at the library.

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Lilburn Branch

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

Education | Cursive Camp

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

Norcross Branch

In this 4 day camp, learn the basics of cursive writing!

Education | Homework Help

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

Norcross Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

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

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Education | Homework Help

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

Lilburn Branch

Education | Homework Help

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

Centerville Branch

Gaming | Frankenstein Escape Room

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

It's Halloween, and Professor Frankenstein is missing! Do you have what it takes to solve the fiendish puzzles before the Professor is lost for all time?

STEM | Eye See You!

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

Norcross Branch

Participants will learn about the science behind their eyes while creating spooky eyeball rocks.

Gaming | Chess Knight - A Fun Club

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Love to play chess or interested in learning to play? Join us twice a month for an hour of gameplay. All levels and ages are welcome.

Environment | Fall Vegetable Gardening

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

Duluth Branch

Join Eric Marlowe, an agent with the UGA Extension Gwinnett, in learning how to plant, grow, and harvest a Fall Vegetable Garden.

Health & Wellness | Diabetes - An Educational Workshop

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

Snellville Branch

Join the Gwinnett County Public Library and Piedmont Eastside to learn more about diabetes prevention and management.

Language Learning | Conversations in Spanish

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Community | Foster Parent Information Session

Tue, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Centerville Branch

Join the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services-Gwinnett County to learn how to become a Foster Parent.

STEM - Science | Observe the Night Sky

Tue, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us for a night sky viewing with special guest Tom Faller. Learn about basic astronomy, then go outside to view the Moon and other celestial objects through a telescope!

Language Learning | Basic English for Spanish Speakers

Tue, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

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

Snellville Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Wed, Oct 25, 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 | Toddler Time

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

Dacula Branch

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah at the Duluth branch for a morning of fun stories, rhymes and songs that will promote early literacy and Kindergarten readiness skills!

Early Learning | Costume Storytime

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

Mountain Park Branch

Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your child wears his/her favorite costume and listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Snellville Branch

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

STEM - Science | Simple Science - Dinosaurs

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

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us as we bring science to life through demonstrations and hands-on activities!

STEM - Science | Mad Science

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

Dacula Branch

Have you ever fantasized about becoming a mad scientist? Join us for the chance to conduct fun and educational experiments!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Centerville Branch

Come in and practice your conversational English while talking about various topics!

Education | Homework Help

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Hobbies | Sewing - Sew a Zombie Friend!

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

Dacula Branch

Come to Dacula to practice your sewing skills and create your own zombie felt ornament!

Early Learning | Un Poquito de Español - Uniquely You

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

Lawrenceville Branch

Want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish? Join us this month for the story Un Sombrero Muy Anticuado.

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Five Forks Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! First come, first serve.

Education | Homework Help & Reading Buddies

Wed, Oct 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.

Learning Lab | Green Screen Ghosts

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

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Learn how to shoot green screen video.

Education | Homework Help

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

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Centerville Branch

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

Community | Trick or Treat Safety Tips

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

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Whether you are planning to trick or treat or staying at home to party, join us to learn rules and tips to ensure you and your family have a happy and safe Halloween!

Education | Homework Help

Wed, Oct 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.

Gaming | Chess Club

Wed, Oct 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Join us at the Lilburn Branch to learn the game of chess and compete against other players of similar skill; all skill levels are welcome.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Learning Lab Makerspace #127

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

Hobbies | Guitar Club - For Tweens and Teens, Ages 10+

Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn basic acoustic guitar skills!

Learning Labs | Coding Spooky Narrative Games - With Inky

Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Learning Lab Makerspace #1

Learn how to write spooky Choose Your Own Adventure games in the free Inky software. Registration required.

Book Club | Themed Book Club for Adults

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

Offsite

Join us at TradeWind Coffee Co. for a friendly discussion about books that fit this month's theme: "Paranormal", anything with monsters, witches, ghosts and other creatures!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us for some practice speaking the English language in a relaxed environment.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Dacula Branch

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

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park - At Lilburn City Park

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

Offsite

Join us for a FUN outdoor storytime experience!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

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

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us at the Five Forks Library for our Preschool Storytime. We spend a fun-filled half-hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get your preschooler ready to learn. Ages 3ish-5.

Early Learning | Spooky Storytime

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

Norcross Branch

Some spooky and silly stories for children to enjoy! Come dressed-up in your best costume and join us to sing and read along to some silly spooky stories together!

Early Learning | Baby and Me

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Community | Library-on-the-Move! - At Lilburn City Park

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

Offsite

Borrow a book from the GCPL Book Mobile!

Health & Wellness | Tips for Healthy Eating & Exercising

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Language Learning | Basic English for Chinese Speakers

Thu, Oct 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Learn basic conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Health & Wellness | Georgia Family & Wellbeing Series - Building Resilience

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

Virtual

Our goal is to bring people together to have a conversation around family health and well-being.

Education | IDD - Your Best Life Skills Classes

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

Five Forks Branch

Pat Satterfield of the Dunamis Educational Foundation presents monthly life skills classes for adults and teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and their family member or caregiver.

Education | Homework Help

Thu, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Family | 2nd Annual StoryBook Dance

Thu, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Centerville Branch

Come dressed as your favorite storybook character and join us for a fun evening of music, hands-on activities, and of course storytime.

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Mountain Park Branch

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

STEM - Science | Lava Lamp

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

Mountain Park Branch

Celebrate Earth Science Week and make your own lava lamp.

STEM - Mathematics | Crazy 8's Math Club - 3rd - 5th grade

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

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Kids will learn math by participating in high-energy math activities and learning numbers so they can handle math in real life. Join the Suwanee branch for 8 weeks of fun Math games.

Registration is now closed

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Lilburn Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

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

Norcross Branch

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

Geneology | Ancestry Library Edition - Understanding Your Geneology

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

Snellville Branch

Discover what our Ancestry Library Edition digital resource can do for you!

Education | Homework Help

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

Lilburn Branch

STEM - Science | STEAM Squad: Crafting Money

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Learn about the science of manufacturing papermoney and design your own.

STEM - Technology | Aprendizaje Digital

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

Norcross Branch

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Collins Hill Branch

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

Citizenship | U.S. Citizenship Classes

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

Virtual

Join us in your journey towards U.S. citizenship in this FREE 8 week course learning the civics portion of the citizenship test while working on English reading and writing skills.

This event is full

Early Learning | Pajama Storytime

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and join Ms. Sarah for a special half hour evening storytime. Listen to fun stories, songs, and rhymes during this fun-filled night. Pajamas are encouraged!

Education | Navigating Language-Based Learning Disabilities

Thu, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Five Forks Branch

Hear from an expert on how to support individuals with language-based learning disabilities.

Writing | Writing Circle

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Want to meet fellow writers in your area or want to talk about how to move forward in your writing piece? Writers are invited to the circle for discussion on new writing techniques as well as networking with others.

Learning Labs | Create Your Own Podcast

Thu, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lilburn Branch

Are you interested in starting a podcast? Register for our 2-hour workshop where we cover equipment, recording/editing, and publishing your podcast.

Learning Labs | Obsidian for National Novel Writing Month

Thu, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab

Are you working on a writing project or planning on participating in National Novel Writing Month in November? This program will demonstrate how the free writing software Obsidian can be used to help you manage and complete your project.

Literacy | Silly Spooky Stories

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

Snellville Branch

Join us at the Snellville Library for some fun, silly ? and maybe just the tiniest bit spooky ? stories.

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

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

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah at the Duluth branch for a storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under. Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to our littlest readers!

Health & Wellness | Breast Cancer Self-Exams

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us at the Suwanee Branch as representatives from the East Georgia Cancer Coalition provide information about and instructions for breast cancer self-exams.

STEM - Science | STEM Saturdays

Sat, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lilburn Branch

Enjoy storytime and then participate in a STEM-related craft experiment.

Early Learning | Adaptive Reading Storytime (in Spanish) - Hora de cuento con técnicas de lectura adaptativas

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

Norcross Branch

Learn adaptive reading techniques in order to stimulate early language skills with your little one! Aprende técnicas adaptativas de lectura para estimular las habilidades de lenguaje de tus niños.

Family | Spooky Storytime

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

Grayson Branch

Dress up in your favorite costume and join Ms. Becca for a spooky storytime the whole family can enjoy! For this special storytime, you'll get to show off your costumes, sing spooky songs, and make a monster craft!

STEM - Mathematics | OneInMath

Sat, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Norcross Branch

A weekly program designed to help young children (K - 3rd grade) master math skills and build strong foundations in basic arithmetic.

Environment | Nature Journaling

Sat, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

All ages are invited to join us to learn about Nature Journaling. We'll provide all the materials needed to start sketching and evaluating the natural world around you.

BookTalks | Book Tasting You Can?t Taste A Book By Its Cover

Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

We all know you shouldn?t judge a book by its cover, so come join us at the Five Forks branch to get a taste instead! Sample books from different genres and see what pleases your literary taste buds!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

STEM - Technology | Coding with Scratch

Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us as we complete coding exercises in Scratch using games from the Raspberry Pi Foundation.

Community | K-Pop Dance with Georgia Tech's Seoulstice

Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

All ages are invited to watch and dance to a live K-pop performance by Georgia Tech's dance group, Seoulstice.

Culinary Arts | Spice of Life - International Cuisine Series

Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us to learn how to use spices from around the world and develop an enticing aroma in your lunch and dinner. We will be demonstrating how to make flatbread and Chole (Garbanzo). This program is for ages 12 +

Education | Raising Highly Capable Kids

Sun, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Mon, Oct 30, All day

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Virtual

Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.

This event is full

Early Literacy | Spooky-Not-So-Spooky Fall Festival! - @Alexander Park Pavilion #4

Mon, Oct 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Offsite

Seasonal books & fun for costumed little ones at the park!

Language Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers copy

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

Virtual

A virtual meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.

Early Learning | Toddler Time

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

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!

Early Learning | Baby & Me

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

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah at the Duluth Branch for a special monthly storytime designed just for babies! Lap bounces, songs, stories, and play will introduce your littlest one to all things language and learning.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime - It's Fall Dress-Up Day!

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

Centerville Branch

Welcome to a Festive Storytime with Ms. Danielle! Wear your favorite fall outfit or friendly costume as we read stories and enjoy music.

Health & Wellness | Cancer Patient Caregiver Support

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us as representatives from the East Georgia Cancer Coalition provide tips for self-care and other resources for caregivers of cancer patients.

Health & Wellness | Cancer Patient Caregiver Support

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

Grayson Branch

Join us as representatives from the East Georgia Cancer Coalition provide tips for self-care and other resources for caregivers of cancer patients.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Mon, Oct 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).

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Snellville Branch

Practice conversational English with others. Learn about library resources which can help them develop their language skills.

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Education | Homework Help

Mon, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Snellville Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!

Family | Haunted Library

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

Centerville Branch

Put on your ghost hunter gear as we explore our local haunted history and track down those bibliospirits!

Community | Day of the Dead

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

Peachtree Corners Branch

Learn about The Day of the Dead, a holiday that reunites the living with the dead. Make a decorated paper skull to honor the dead.

STEM - Science | Trick Or Treat Your Brain

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

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Do you think your senses can pass our tests and trickery? Treat them to science experiments that show how taste, vision, and smell work together - or against each other!

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Literacy | Reading Buddies

Mon, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Grayson Branch

Learn and practice read-aloud skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy!

Education | K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club

Mon, Oct 30, 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!

Education | Homework Help & Reading Buddies

Mon, Oct 30, 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.

STEM - Mathematics | Crazy 8's Math Club

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

Dacula Branch

Practicing math doesn't have to be boring!

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Writing | Two Sentences of Terror

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

Snellville Branch

Join us to learn the skills you need to write a scary story using only two sentences.

Language Learning | Conversations in English

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

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Literacy | Reading Buddies

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

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

STEM - Technology | Digital Learning Workshop

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

Norcross Branch

Book Club | Children's Fantasy Book Club - The Graveyard Book

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

Dacula Branch

A fantasy book club adventure for pre-adolescent children. The event will feature a discussion of the book, and a fun activity based on the novel. This month we will read: The Graveyard Book

Familia | Programa de Parentalidad Positiva - Presentado por Ser Familia

Mon, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Norcross Branch

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

Tue, Oct 31, All day

Virtual

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

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Tue, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Early Learning | Tummy Time

Tue, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Tue, Oct 31, 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.

Early Learning | Halloween Fun @ Your Library

Tue, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lilburn Branch

Join us at the Lilburn branch for a fun morning with stories, songs, crafts and spooky culinary activities. Intended for children 0-5 years

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Tue, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Join us for Toddler Time! We spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs targeting the developmental needs of toddlers.

Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Tue, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Tue, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Tue, Oct 31, 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 | Tiny Tots Storytime - It's Fall Dress-Up Day!

Tue, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to a Festive Storytime with Ms. Danielle! Wear your favorite fall outfit or friendly costume as we read stories and enjoy music.

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Tue, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Environment | Nature Nerds: Bat Detective

Tue, Oct 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Norcross Branch

Become a citizen scientist by collecting data on bats around the world!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Tue, Oct 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

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Education | IDD - Open Your World Book Club - Adults/Teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Tue, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories.

Arts | Falling for Fine Arts Series - Edvard Munch

Tue, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

Learn about a famous artist and try out their art techniques for yourself!

Early Learning | Monster Mash Learning! - A History of Monsters

Tue, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Spooky history and fun! Learn about the classic monster that we've come to know every spooky season. Favorite and unknown, come join our event in your monster costume!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Tue, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Culinary Arts | Day of the Dead Trick or Treat - Rice Krispies Calaveras

Tue, Oct 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Snellville Branch

Learn about the Day of the Dead, a tradition celebrated in Mexico. Decorate your own calaveras!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Tue, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

Tue, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Education | Homework Help

Tue, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

STEM - Science | Fall Spooktacular!

Tue, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Get spooky at the library! Costume contest, games, crafts, slime, and ghost stories for all ages. Adults and teens welcome!

Language Learning | Conversations in Spanish

Tue, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Language Learning | Basic English for Spanish Speakers

Tue, Oct 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

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

Wed, Nov 01, All day

Virtual

CALLING ALL FANS OF CREEPY CREATURES!

Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom

Wed, Nov 01, All day

Virtual

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers

Wed, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Wed, Nov 01, 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.

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Wed, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch

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

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Wed, Nov 01, 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 | Toddler Time

Wed, Nov 01, 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 | Toddler Time

Wed, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Learning Lab | Intro to 3D Printing

Wed, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab

Learn the basics of 3D Printing!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Wed, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch

Join Ms. Sarah at the Duluth branch for a morning of fun stories, rhymes and songs that will promote early literacy and Kindergarten readiness skills!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Wed, Nov 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch

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

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Wed, Nov 01, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Author Talk | Poetry Reading with Preeti Kaur Rajpal

Wed, Nov 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Poet Preeti Kaur Rajpal will discuss her debut collection, "membery," which explores issues of belonging, to both family and the nation-state.

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Wed, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come in and practice your conversational English while talking about various topics!

Education | Homework Help

Wed, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

STEM - Technology | Super Science

Wed, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Join us as we explore capillary action in nature.

Education | Logic Puzzles and Problem Solving

Wed, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Come stretch your prefrontal cortex with some problem-solving puzzles and learn a bit more about some of the earliest logic puzzles!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Wed, Nov 01, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! First come, first serve.

Education | Homework Help & Reading Buddies

Wed, Nov 01, 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.

Education | Homework Help

Wed, Nov 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Health & Wellness | Gratitude Art Journal

Wed, Nov 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Relax as you get creative by making your own gratitude art journal!

Learning Labs | Animate with Flipaclip

Wed, Nov 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Flipaclip is the easiest way to learn animation using a tablet or mobile device. Join us to learn about this free app that?s perfect for creating fun and simple animations in the blink of an eye!

Writing | NaNoWriMo Chapter 1

Wed, Nov 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Start your novel writing at the library. We will have Chromebooks, paper, pens, writing prompts and more to help get you started on your first draft.

Hobbies | Guitar Club - For Tweens and Teens, Ages 10+

Wed, Nov 01, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Lawrenceville Branch

Learn basic acoustic guitar skills!

Gaming | Chess Club

Wed, Nov 01, 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!

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Wed, Nov 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Study Room #122

Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us for some practice speaking the English language in a relaxed environment.

Early Education | Preschool Storytime

Thu, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Thu, Nov 02, 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!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime

Thu, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more!

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Thu, Nov 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Norcross Branch

Early Learning | Baby and Me

Thu, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Language Learning | Basic English for Chinese Speakers

Thu, Nov 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Learn basic conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Senior Living | BrainBoosters!

Thu, Nov 02, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Bring your own lunch, meet other seniors, and stimulate your brain with programs, games, and conversations. Learn about health, community, library, and technology resources.

Literacy | Read with Mr. Bunbun

Thu, Nov 02, 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.

Consumer Education | Safety on the Road

Thu, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Community | Dungeons, Dragons, and Donuts

Thu, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

Thu, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!

Language Learning | Movies in English

Thu, Nov 02, 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!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Thu, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Branch

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

Culinary Arts | Fresh Out the Garden - Energy Balls

Thu, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Come to the Lilburn Branch and learn to make a cozy and healthy fall snack! We explore simple recipes that require just a few nutritious ingredients.

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Thu, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

STEM - Mathematics | Crazy 8's Math Club - 3rd - 5th grade

Thu, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Suwanee Branch

Kids will learn math by participating in high-energy math activities and learning numbers so they can handle math in real life. Join the Suwanee branch for 8 weeks of fun Math games.

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Literacy | Reading Buddies

Thu, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

Thu, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Education | Homework Help

Thu, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

STEM - Technology | Aprendizaje Digital

Thu, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Thu, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

STEM - Mathematics | Math Club

Thu, Nov 02, 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.

Health & Wellness | Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group

Thu, Nov 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us at the Dacula Branch to discuss issues and mental health involving the care of your loved ones with Alzheimer's.

Entrepreneurship | Side Hustles for Teens

Thu, Nov 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

We will be exploring how to turn your favorite hobbies and crafts into lucrative side hustles to earn you some extra spending money!

Literacy | Reading Buddies

Thu, Nov 02, 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!

Author Talk | Beverly Jenkins

Thu, Nov 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Get into the holiday spirit with a lively conversation with bestselling romance author, Beverly Jenkins, as she discusses her newest novel "A Christmas to Remember."

Early Learning | Toddler Time

Fri, Nov 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah at the Duluth branch for a storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under. Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to our littlest readers!

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing - Cura & LulzBot

Fri, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

STEM - Science | Sound & Vibrations - Rubber Band Guitar

Fri, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

We are surrounded by sounds every day. Sounds can be heard from different objects and at any moment. Join us to learn what sound is and create your own rubber band guitar to understand the science of sound.

Entrepreneurship | Life Success - Free Resources for Teen Tycoons

Fri, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Are you a Teen interested in starting your own business, but not sure where to begin? Come learn about free resources you can use to make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality!

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