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Bees on a comb

STEM - Science | Mind Your Beeswax

From bee to wax to lip balm

2023-08-13 15:00:00 2023-08-13 16:30:00 America/New_York STEM - Science | Mind Your Beeswax Do you love lip balm? Ever wondered where it comes from or wanted to personalize your own? Hamilton Mill Branch -

Sunday, August 13
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-13 15:00:00 2023-08-13 16:30:00 America/New_York STEM - Science | Mind Your Beeswax Do you love lip balm? Ever wondered where it comes from or wanted to personalize your own? Hamilton Mill Branch -

Do you love lip balm? Ever wondered where it comes from or wanted to personalize your own?

Study live bees up close with a portable, self-contained observational hive. Learn why, how, and when honeybees make wax and what they do with it. View beeswax in three states of filtration and (maybe) a demonstration of one level of filtration. We'll use beeswax, shea butter, and essential oils to craft a lip balm that you can take home.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM - Science |

Hamilton Mill Branch


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Mon, Mar 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 22 12:00PM to 5:00PM

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Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Join us to practice English in a welcoming environment. The facilitator is bilingual in Korean and English.
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Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Thursday, March 26, 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, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
Practice English conversations on various topics based on a variety of subjects!

Thu, Mar 19, 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.

Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and crafts to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten, this program is designed to meet the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Join us for preschool storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
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Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.

Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Join us on the third Thursday of every month to discuss a preselected Mystery book. This month's book is "The Missing Half", by Ashley Flowers.

Thu, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!

Thu, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Learn how to adjust waistbands on all kinds of pants using only elastic and some planning! Whether it's been thrifted or gifted, if you love it, we can help you keep it!

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Thu, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us as we explore, play, and learn various tabletop games and TTRPGs with like-minded peers!

Thu, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs. In branch registration required.

Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Learn and practice Korean in the heart of the K culture community.
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Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.

Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Come to the library to learn all about frogs and toads! We'll cover their life cycle, the way they eat and communicate, and make our own jumping frogs to take home.

Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students. This is first-come, first-served. Students must bring a homework assignment.

Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies volunteers and staff! Come back every week to work towards the goal of reading 10 books to get a mystery prize from our Reading Buddies Treasure Box!

Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Need help with homework? Stop by and receive homework help for grades K-5 from qualified volunteers.

Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us to learn the basics of the art of origami and make a simple Spring craft.

Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
This month, our book club theme is "STEM Fiction," so read a book related to this theme, then join us for a fun and friendly discussion about what you read.

Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centerville Branch
In this two-week workshop, you'll get an overview of Godot and how it functions, as well as a few of the more common nodes. Registration is required.

Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us to practice your English conversational skills in a fun and welcoming environment! Course content will include a mixture of practicing conversations, exploring American culture, expanding vocabulary, and playing games.

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Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lilburn Branch
This is a weekly program dedicated to the craft of screenwriting! Attend this program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged to reap the full benefits!

Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Do you want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish? Join Ms. Mirka for a biweekly storytime full of fun, bilingual stories, songs, and more!

Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn different ways to enhance your brain from exercise to super foods!

Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Learn and practice basic Spanish in a friendly environment!

Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join author Jeannine A. Cook as she discusses her memoir, "Shut Up and Read," which chronicles the improbable true story of how she left an abusive past to build a bookshop that survived the Covid pandemic and became an international sensation.

Thu, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Aprende inglés en un ambiente acogedor con un hablante fluido.

Fri, Mar 20, 9:00am - 9:25am
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Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime geared for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!
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Fri, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 2-5!
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Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
Purposeful Play develops many skills for children. Children develop stronger language, gross motor, fine motor, social skills, and many more.

Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.

Fri, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Recording Studio
Want to get into the podcasting business? Get started by learning how to use the video and audio equipment at the Lilburn Recording Studio!
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Fri, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
Learn the basics of 3D printing on our machines!

Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us as Southern Ballet Theatre presents excerpts from their spring ballet "Alice in Wonderland"!

Sat, Mar 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.

Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Have a shy or nervous reader? A patient and furry friend would like to hear your child read their favorite story to them.

Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Thinking about starting a business or looking to strengthen the one you already have? Join the Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center for a fast, practical, interactive panel focused on helping you start and grow your business.

Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.

Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
It's time to learn our letters! Join us this month to focus on upper and lowercase Zz, with early literacy activities to explore the alphabet. For ages 3+.

Sat, Mar 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.

Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio
Learn the basics of 3D printing with the Learning Labs!

Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Centerville Branch - Centerville Makerspace and Recording Studio
Learn the basics of 3D printing and how you can use the Learning Labs printers for your personal projects!

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
As we swing into spring, it's the perfect time to learn about vital pollinators, like bees and butterflies, and how they contribute to a healthy ecosystem.

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lilburn Branch
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Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duluth Branch
Korean Reading Club for adults.

Sun, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio
Come learn the basics of using overlock machines for your sewing projects.
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Sun, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Norcross Branch
Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printer!

Sun, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
A chill space for book-loving tweens and teens to dive into awesome stories, share hot takes, and bond over books, characters, and plot twists. No pressure, just good vibes, great reads, and a squad that gets it.

Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 10:15am
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Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Mon, Mar 23, 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, Mar 23, 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.

Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Learn how to budget, save, and plan for you and your children.
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Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join us for some friendly competition at our Adult Spelling Bee!

Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 3 and under.

Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join us to work on improving your English Language skills. This program provides a welcoming space to practice speaking English, build confidence, and connect with others!

Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Meet Ms. Nikki at the park for some outside storytime fun! We'll sing silly songs, read engaging stories, and enjoy the outdoors. Recommended to dress for messy play and to bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you can! This program is intended for ages 5 and under, with caregiver(s).

Mon, Mar 23, 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).

Mon, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Centerville Branch
Basic introduction to what (AI) Artificial Intelligence actually is and how using it on your computer can be helpful-or possibly misleading!

Mon, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room
Practice conversational English with non-native speakers. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words. Learn about your local library and the free digital resources.

Mon, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict on her book tour for her new historical fiction novel, "Daughter of Egypt."

Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!

Mon, Mar 23, 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, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive play!

Mon, Mar 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Take on the role of Heracles and complete mini-challenges inspired by his legendary 12 Labors. Earn stamps for each task and become a Library Hero!

Mon, Mar 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.
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Mon, Mar 23, 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.

Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
To provide homework help to kids in grades K-8.

Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English by practicing their English Fluency through Daily life conversation

Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace
In this beginner-friendly program, we will cover the easiest way to create your own YouTube intro and add it to your video footage using just Canva and iMovie.
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Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join us for this monthly workshop for high schoolers where we will explore self expression and the acting process, analyze dramatic texts, all in a fun and supportive environment! This month, we'll talk about working together as an ensemble.

Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Bring the whole family out for a fun evening where we will celebrate Women's History Month!

Mon, Mar 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a lively discussion every month about a book chosen by group members.

Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
Meet UGA Extension Master Gardeners to learn growing tips and participate in a seed swap from 10am-12pm. Join us at 11am to hear our guest speaker, Tony Whitaker, discuss the ins and outs of how to grow orchids.

Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join us for our weekly Tummy Time! This is an opportunity for playtime for pre-walking babies and their parents/caregivers to connect while meeting other families in the community. This program is designed for babies under one year and their caregivers.

Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!

Tue, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
For kids ages 2 and under. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.

Tue, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.

Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
This storytime uses simple books, songs, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.

Tue, Mar 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Tue, Mar 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Conversations in English is a virtual meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.
This event is full

Tue, Mar 24, 3:15pm - 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. In March, we will begin reading "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott.
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Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students, in grades 1-5, who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.

Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Centerville Branch
Get ready for an adventure through time and space in our book club for early readers! Our goal is to increase literacy by giving young children a fun space to engage with books. Each program includes a fun activity based on the reading!

Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Personalize your garden by adding hand-painted garden rock plant labels. Identify your native plants and educate your garden visitors!

Tue, Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grayson Branch
Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive play, fun games, crafts, and more!

Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.
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Cancelled
Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us in "Animating in Blender", where you'll learn the basics of character rigs, including how to pose them, create facial expressions, lip sync, and animate body movements.

Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students. This is first-come, first-served. Students must bring a homework assignment.

Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Reading Buddies- where your child can practice and become an active reader!
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Tue, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join us for Stitch & Tell, a creative book club where we will explore different literary worlds and work on a fiber arts project. This month, we're discussing The "Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde

Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dacula Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies Member.

Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Your experiences beyond the classroom matter. Learn how to showcase your extracurricular activities, leadership roles, community involvement, and accomplishments in a way that tells a compelling story. We'll help you start building your activities list, student resume, and a strategy for what to focus on in the coming months.

Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Come to learn how to play, learn more about, and/or come enjoy the classic board games of chess and checkers!

Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us for homework help to kids in grades K-8.

Rescheduled
Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Tuesday, March 24, 6:30pm - 7:35pm
Duluth Branch
Join Ranger Darling for an engaging introduction to the fascinating world of fungi. Learn how to safely identify common mushrooms in Georgia, explore their ecological roles, and discover their cultural and medicinal significance.

Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
This is a weekly discussion group where we will cover a wide array of game-making topics and provide optional challenges and projects for aspiring game creators.

Tue, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 7:35pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ranger Darling for an engaging introduction to the fascinating world of fungi. Learn how to safely identify common mushrooms in Georgia, explore their ecological roles, and discover their cultural and medicinal significance.