Education | Homeschool Hangout - Gwinnett County Public Library

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 22, 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. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your toddler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs! For children ages 0-2, and their caregivers.

Cancelled

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for Toddler Time! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers ages 0-2 and their caregivers.

Kindergarten Readiness | Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

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

Wed, Apr 22, 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.

Early Learning | Once Upon a Dime Storytime - Needs Versus Wants

Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

April is National Financial Literacy Month! Join Ms. Sarah at the Duluth branch for a special storytime with guest reader, Melissa Vazquez. This storytime will introduce money concepts and helpful tools for your little learner's future financial success.

Early Learning | Preschool Stations

Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come join us for stories, songs, and activities to learn about different topics each month!

Explore the Library | Library Resources for Seniors - Finding What You Need

Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Centerville Branch

Seniors, come learn easy shortcuts on the computer to find books, magazines, newspaper articles, event happenings, Book-a-Librarian and other useful & fun things to do in and outside the library.

Wed, Apr 22, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills, which help children become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Computer Literacy | An Introduction for Adult Learners - How To Use A Mouse and Keyboard

Wed, Apr 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Wed, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn the basics of computers and their many uses! Geared towards adult learners with on-hands instruction from GCPL staff in a private group setting. Physical books will be available for check-out so you can continue learning on the go!

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Air Plant Buddies

Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grayson Branch

Calling all homeschoolers! Join us to bring a touch of green into your life and celebrate Earth Day by learning about the importance of plants and then make your own air plant buddies!

Learning Labs | Intro to Audacity

Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Recording Studio

Join us as we go over the basics of how to use the free audio recording software Audacity.

This event is full

Cancelled

Culinary Arts | Comfort Classics - America250! - Grits & Hoecakes

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Gear up for America's Semiquincentennial by learning the humble staples that fueled a revolution! Come discover the history of how grits and hoecakes became enduring symbols of American resilience and flavor.

STEM - Technology | Parasocial Relationships - Common Sense Media

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Celebrities and influencers can feel like our friends, even if we've never met them in real life! This workshop for teens explores how this happens and how to keep healthy boundaries online.

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Calling all children in grades K-5! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! Children are seen on a first-come basis.

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Children will receive one-on-one assistance with their school homework by volunteers. Walk in sessions are on a first come basis.

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.

Culinary Arts | Home Econ. 101: Basic Kitchen Cooking

Wed, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Calling all children in grades 1-5! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! Sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Learn the best way to eat a salad on the cheap, while still being healthy.

Environment | Celebrate Earth Day - Earth Day Trivia!

Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Celebrate Earth Day by learning how it began and why it matters. Test your knowledge with fun Earth Day trivia and see how much you know about protecting our planet!

Computer Literacy | Super Searchers - Effective Online Searching

Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Learn ways to effectively search things online, and how to sort through search results to find accurate information.

STEM - Science | Sky Garden Lab - Air Plants Up Close

Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Discover the unique, ecological importance of air plants through a hands-on learning experience by building a vibrant mini ecosystem. Supplies are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Learn and practice read aloud skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy! Reading out loud to a buddy helps build confidence, increase fluency, and understanding.

Learning Labs | Audio Recording Basics

Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio

Learn the basics of recording audio for podcasting, music production, social media videos, and more using Audacity!

Book Club | Themed Book Club

Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Offsite

Join us at TradeWind Coffee Co. for a friendly discussion about books that fit this month's theme: Banned Books - a book that has been banned for any reason in any time period.

Computer Literacy | Bits and Bytes: AI-Hallucinated Snacks

Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grayson Branch

Can AI invent the perfect snack, or will it just hallucinate really weird ones? Come find out as we try AI-generated food pairings while learning the ultimate AI hacks for homework!

Literacy | Reading Buddies Drop-in

Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Learning Labs | Sound Lab - Beat Making

Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace

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

This event is full

Learning Labs | Product Photography Basics

Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio

An overview of how to photograph your products to look their best.

Literacy | Blackout Poetry

Wed, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lilburn Branch

It's National Poetry Month! Come make Blackout Poetry with us and unleash your inner artist.

Author Talk | Tiffany Crum

Wed, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Crum discusses her thriller/romance novel, "This Story Might Save You."

Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for Preschool Storytime! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

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

Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

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

Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

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

Learning Labs | Podcasting Basics

Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

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

Cancelled

Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Learn the basics of making a podcast!

Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime

Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

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

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Thu, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

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

Thu, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

Gaming | Tabletop Club - Chess

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room

Come join us as we explore, play, and learn various tabletop games with like-minded peers!

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

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

Thu, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Thu, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Dacula Branch

Need help with homework? Stop by and receive homework help for grades K-5 from qualified volunteers.

Thu, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

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Explore the Library | Library Trivia and Resource Dive

Thu, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Thu, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Celebrate Library Week 2026 with an exploration of the many resources the library has to offer. Then, test your knowledge with a fun trivia game!

Finance & Budget | Smart Cart

Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Learn simple tips to save money every time you shop! This quick and practical session covers meal planning, price comparison, and how to avoid common grocery store traps.

Finance & Budget | Intro to Passive Income

Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join us for an engaging library program on passive income, where you'll learn innovative strategies to earn money with minimal effort.

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lilburn Branch

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

Community | Yiddish Book Club - A Jewish Refugee in New York by Kadya Molodovsky

Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Engage in insightful discussions and learn about the Yiddish community.

Arts | Comics Club - Drawing Emotions Challenge

Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Snellville Branch

Challenge yourself to draw as many different emotions as possible, and learn how to give your characters a wide range of expressions!

Hobbies | Karaoke For Beginners! - Helping you overcome your Karaoke stage fright!

Thu, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn some simple ways to help you become comfortable with the Karaoke mic!

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Apr 24, 9:00am - 9:25am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime geared for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!

Health & Wellness | Car Seat Check: Safety First!

Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch

GCPL and Gwinnett County Fire team up to make sure our children are safe in their cars. Drive up to have your car seat inspected by safety experts!

Early Learning | Music & Movement

Fri, Apr 24, 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!

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

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

Early Learning | Purposeful Play

Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dacula Branch

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

Book Club | The Homeschool Book Guild - 'The Bletchley Riddle' by Ruta Sepetys

Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Fri, Apr 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join our homeschool teen book club as we dive into 'The Bletchley Riddle' by Ruta Sepetys. This novel explores mystery, courage, and codebreaking secrets from World War II.

Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics

Fri, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio

Learn to use the library's sewing machines. Registration required.

This event is full

Writing | Creative Stillness Writing Workshop

Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Join Dhayana Alejandrina, author of "Creative Stillness" and founder of The Creative Writing Hour, for an intimate author talk and writing workshop.

This event is full

Early Learning | Weekend Storytime

Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Learning Labs | Python Crash Course - Get Started in 4 Hours

Sat, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Centerville Branch

Spend an afternoon learning the basics of Python programming! This beginner-friendly four-hour crash course will cover everything you need to write your first simple programs and understand how Python works.

Education | One in Math

Sat, Apr 25, 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.

Learning Labs | Product Photography Basics

Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio

Learn how to utilize photography to make your products look their best.

College Prep | The College Game Plan - What It Takes to Get Into Your Dream College

Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Suwanee Branch

In collaboration with the College Admissions Planning Service team, learn the real strategy behind competitive college admissions. See how families can build a clear, focused plan to maximize a student's chances of getting into their dream college.

Cancelled

Learning Labs | Bros Who Sew - Machine Basics & Headphone Pouch

Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Are you a teen male interested in sewing, but don?t know where to start?

Literacy | Read to Mr. BunBun

Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

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

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

Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 10:15am

Virtual

Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Alexander Park off Scenic HWY

Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime

Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join Ms. Mirka for a special tummy time to help your little one build confidence in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills! Perfect for pre-walkers, ages 1 and under.

Cancelled

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Mon, Apr 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

Mon, Apr 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

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

Culinary Arts | The Munch Mobile Series - Quesadilla

Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

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

Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Want to learn how to make a fun and quick snack for after school? Join the Lilburn branch to find out and learn how to make these delicious quesadillas!

Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Collins Hill Branch

Children will receive one-on-one assistance with their school homework by volunteers. Walk in sessions are on a first come basis.

Mon, Apr 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

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

Arts | Artist Spotlight - Helen Zughaib

Mon, Apr 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

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

Mon, Apr 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Learn about a different artist each month and paint your own work in their style!

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing - With Prusa Slicer

Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace

Learn the basics of 3D Printing!

Community | Knitted Together

Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Join us in knitting and crocheting while connecting with other community members! All skill levels are welcome.