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BookTalks | Book Tasting You Can?t Taste A Book By Its Cover

2023-10-28 14:00:00 2023-10-28 15:00:00 America/New_York BookTalks | Book Tasting You Can?t Taste A Book By Its Cover 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! Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

Saturday, October 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-28 14:00:00 2023-10-28 15:00:00 America/New_York BookTalks | Book Tasting You Can?t Taste A Book By Its Cover 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! Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room

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!

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!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 6-11 | Ages 0-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy | Book Talks |

Five Forks Branch


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Wed, Apr 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Sat, Apr 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 19 12:00PM to 5:00PM

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Thu, Apr 16, 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 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join Ms. Montoya and Gwinnett County Public School friends for story time, music and movement, and early learning activities for children aged birth to five and their parents or caregivers. It will be jam packed with LEARNING and FUN! *Messy activities planned, so dress appropriately!

Thu, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 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 16, 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 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join us on the third Thursday of every month to discuss a preselected Mystery book. This month's book is "A Most Agreeable Murder" by Julia Seales

Thu, Apr 16, 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!

Thu, Apr 16, 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!

Thu, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Welcome to Stretch it out: Morning Yoga! Join us as we explore health and mindfulness through basic gentle yoga led by a librarian.

Thu, Apr 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dacula Branch
Build, code, and experiment with LEGO SPIKE in this teen program at the library! Participants will design robots, learn basic coding, and tackle fun STEM challenges.

Thu, Apr 16, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
Calling all gardeners, garden enthusiasts, and everyone in between! Garden Fest is back and in person!

Thu, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Learn the basics of everyday technology in a relaxed, senior-friendly setting. This month, we will discuss email.

Thu, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!

Thu, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Plastic is everywhere! Join us in recognition of Earth Day 2026 for a timely eye-opening exploration of how to manage the impact of plastics on our environment and outdoor spaces.

Thu, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us for a friendly discussion of 'You Betrayed Me' by Lisa Jackson.

Thu, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join us virtually each week as we read Bigfoot Crossing by Gail Anderson-Dargatz together! Registration required.
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Thu, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a promising technology, but it is not without risk. Learn about ways scammers can use it to take advantage of you.

Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us as we discuss Ruth Ware's "The Woman in Cabin 10".

Thu, Apr 16, 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 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.

Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Come and learn all about Earth's magnetic fields, and make your own compass to take home!

Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Celebrate Earth Day by learning the important part insects play in our environment, what makes an insect an insect, and make an insect of your own out of marshmallows and pretzels.

Thu, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
It's a Dirty Job, but Someone Has To Do It. Celebrate Earth Day by making your own plastic bottle landfill.

Thu, Apr 16, 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 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Cancelled
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snellville Branch
Do you need help getting your resume together, but don't know where to start? Join us to learn about resume basics!

Thu, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Need help with homework? Stop by and receive homework help for grades K-5 from qualified volunteers.

Cancelled
Thu, Apr 16, 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 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Centerville Branch
Learn the basics of 3D printing and how you can use the Learning Labs printers for your personal projects!

Thu, Apr 16, 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!

Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join author Justin C. Key as he discusses his debut speculative fiction novel, "The Hospital at the End of the World," set in a near future where artificial intelligence runs the world and family secrets unravel.

Fri, Apr 17, 9:00am - 9:25am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime geared for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!
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Fri, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 2-5!
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Rescheduled
Fri, Apr 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New date Thursday, April 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dacula Branch
Build, code, and experiment with LEGO SPIKE in this teen program at the library! Participants will design robots, learn basic coding, and tackle fun STEM challenges.

Fri, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
Learn to use a CNC router with the library's X-Carve.

Fri, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio
A walkthrough of sewing patterns and how to read them.

Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Get creative and promote engineering skills by building our own lego creations.

Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lilburn Branch
Learn hands-on simple cooking activities for little ones to teach them basic kitchen safety, hygiene, and healthy eating habits, while developing essential skills.

Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us for a cultural storytime with Hopper and Ms. Nikki as we learn about Haiti! This program is intended for children, ages 3-6, and their accompanying adult(s).

Sat, Apr 18, 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.

Cancelled
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.

Sat, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio
Learn the basics of 3D printing with the Learning Labs!

Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.

Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join us for a fun, interactive scavenger hunt featuring 3D-printed springtime insects. Participants will explore the library while learning fun facts about insects and engaging in hands-on discovery..

Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Norcross Branch
Use Learning Labs resources to properly market and distribute your game!

Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grayson Branch
Book it over to the library to celebrate National Library Week! Join Ms. Becca for a storytime then enjoy a tour of the library to get a peek behind the scenes of what it's like to work at a library!

Sun, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Create a working robot using simple craft materials while exploring how motion and movement are created in machines! This interactive program introduces young girls to the foundational ideas in physics and engineering through guided building, testing, and hands-on experimentation.
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Cancelled
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Learn about the importance of wildflowers and wild gardens for the environment before getting crafty celebrating the spring season by making a simple floral and pollinator inspired windchime.

Sun, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Play the strategy games Go and Chess in a friendly environment.

Sun, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Grayson Branch
Checkmate boredom and join us for Chess Club, where strategy, skill, and friendly competition come together! Whether you're a grandmaster in the making or just learning the moves, this is the perfect place to play, learn, and challenge yourself in a welcoming environment.

Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 10:15am
Virtual
Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!

Mon, Apr 20, 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
Mon, Apr 20, 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 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie for a special lap-sit storytime for infants. This program introduces books, rhymes, songs, and sensory play to babies and their caregiver.

Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us for a fun OUTDOOR storytime experience!

Mon, Apr 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under with a caregiver.

Mon, Apr 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Preschool Storytime! Exploring early literacy in a fun group setting for children ages 3 through 5.

Cancelled
Mon, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us for a special storytime just for babies (pre-walkers) designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!

Mon, Apr 20, 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 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn how plants give back to the environment and what you can do to support our local plant life!

Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Have you ever heard that plastic can be made out of milk? Join us as we turn milk into plastic in this DIY STEM experiment.

Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!

Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite
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, The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James!

Mon, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Learn about the Japanese legend of Hoshi, the girl who helped falling stars find their way back to the sky, and make a jar of origami lucky stars to celebrate the Lyrids meteor shower in April.

Mon, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.

Mon, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Come explore! We invite you to share your love of libraries and some of our beloved offerings!

Mon, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
Let's delve into Scratch to practice coding on the computer!

Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Homework help for kids in grades K-8.

Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio
Learn how to shoot green screen video.

Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Learn how to shoot and edit video using a green screen to change the appearance of your background location.

Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks 3D Printer #1,Five Forks 3D Printer #2
Learn the basics of 3D Printing!

Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Peachtree Corners Branch
The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way. For kids ages 2 and under.

Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Come join us for Toddler Time! We read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lilburn Branch
Join Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful at the library for stories and activities in an Earth Day celebration.

Tue, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 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 customers.

Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:15am
Virtual
Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Toddler Storytime! Where we read stories, enjoy music & movement while exploring early literacy in a fun group setting for children ages 0 through 2.

Tue, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Learn the basics of artificial intelligence and computational linguistics.

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students (grade 1-8) who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.

Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Reading Buddies- where your child can practice with a trained volunteer and become an active reader!
Register

Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn what ChatGPT is, when to use it, and when not to use it.

Tue, Apr 21, 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.

Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Building your double digit math and critical thinking skills have never been so fun! Take part in the Pokemon Math Club to enhance numerical fluency. You do not have to bring your own cards.

Tue, Apr 21, 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 Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney.

Tue, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dacula Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Reading Buddies Member.

Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join Ms. Nikki for a storytime the whole family can enjoy together! This month's theme is underpants. Enjoy books, songs, and make a fun craft!

Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join us for homework help to kids in grades K-8.

Rescheduled
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Monday, April 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Homework help for kids in grades K-8.

Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us in knitting and crocheting while connecting with other community members! All skill levels are welcome.

Tue, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join us at the Grayson Branch or virtually online to discuss issues and mental health involving the care for your loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia.

Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Five Forks 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, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services-Gwinnett County to learn how to become a foster parent.

Cancelled
Tue, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for a special nighttime storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes. Bring your favorite stuffed animal and/or blanket. Pajamas are welcome! For ages 3 and up.