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STEM - Science | Pokemon Safari
2023-12-21 15:00:00 2023-12-21 16:00:00 America/New_York STEM - Science | Pokemon Safari Come learn about animals, design you own pokemon, and fill out your pokedex! Dacula Branch -

Thursday, December 21
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-21 15:00:00 2023-12-21 16:00:00 America/New_York STEM - Science | Pokemon Safari Come learn about animals, design you own pokemon, and fill out your pokedex! Dacula Branch -

Come learn about animals, design you own pokemon, and fill out your pokedex!

Nature is a world of adventure. Come join us over the winter break to learn about and celebrate wild animals! Starting Wednesday, December 20th, you will research wild animals, and use them to design your very own pokemon. Then, on Thursday, you will have the opportunity to model and build your pokemon. Finally, on Friday, search the library for the wild pokemon hiding in plain sight. Fill out your pokedex, and tell us about what you discovered. You may even find your own pokemon hiding out in the wild!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM - Science |

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Cancelled
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Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration is required.
Register
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 26, 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.
Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Lilburn City Park
Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join Ms. Jana for a fun OUTDOORS storytime experience!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Join us at our Norcross library for stories, songs and movement!
Early Learning | Baby and Me
Thu, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.
Jobs & Career | Resume Writing - Tips & Strategies for Older Adults
Thu, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Are you an older adult having trouble updating your resume? Come and learn tips and strategies that will help in crafting a resume to advance your job search.
Education | IDD: Your Best Life
Thu, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Join us for engaging and educational monthly life skills classes for adults and teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and their family members or caregivers. Our presentations are fun, engaging, and educational. The topic for September is Citizenship.
Rescheduled
Community | Dungeons, Dragons & Donuts
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, September 26, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Dacula Branch
Come to this program to meet like-minded teens and solve problems in a short-form campaign.
Community | Dungeons, Dragons & Donuts
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Dacula Branch
Come to this program to meet like-minded teens and solve problems in a short-form campaign.
Language Learning | Movies in English
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Watch, Discuss and Learn! Join us every other Thursday for our virtual ESL Movie Club to improve your vocabulary, English conversational and listening skills!
Register
Cancelled
Language Learning | Basic Korean Language
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Duluth Branch
This will be a ten week session for people to learn and practice their basic Korean in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration Required.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
Education | Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one assistance with their homework and assignments.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies.
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math, or Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8 at the Norcross Branch. Sessions are drop-in; no registration required.
STEM - Engineering | Go Fly a Kite! - DIY Kites
Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
"Go Fly a Kite!" Join us for an aerodynamic-themed experiment while learning how kites fly using the scientific principles of lift and drag.
Gaming | Chess & Go
Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Learn and play Chess or Go in a friendly environment.
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Sep 26, 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.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
STEM - Science | Space Hero Ellen Ochoa - The First Hispanic Woman Astronaut
Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
Gather your crew to embark on a journey of discovery as we explore the achievements of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to become an astronaut and then make our own rocket launch craft!
Book Club | "I Survived" Book Club
Thu, Sep 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
A book club for kids designed to help them get reading by having a fun meeting once per month where we discuss a book from the popular series "I Survived".
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us to practice English conversation on a variety of topics each week; learn new phrases, and practice new terms with each other using fun games!
Arts | Comics Club - Drawing Poses
Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room
Learn how to draw characters in any pose you can imagine!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.
Community | Turning a Crisis into an Opportunity
Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us for a seminar about how the greatest crisis sometimes gives rise to the greatest opportunities.
Learning Labs | Creating with Cricut - Greeting Cards
Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Learning Lab
Learn how to use the Cricut Smart Vinyl cutting machine.
Culinary Arts | Saving the Garden
Thu, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
As summer winds down, let's look at ways to preserve the produce from our gardens. We will be dehydrating herbs as well as looking at other ways to preserve garden produce.
Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Sep 27, 9:00am - 9:30am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime, just for babies & their grown-ups!
Register
Early Learning | Little Chef
Fri, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join us for our monthly Little Chef program where we learn about healthy eating habits in a fun and engaging way! We will make a healthy snack together. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver, waiver required for sampling.
Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!
Register
Environment | Seed Swap & Gardening Information - Provided by UGA Extension Office
Fri, Sep 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dacula Branch
Meet Master Gardeners who will share growing tips and exchange seeds.
Cancelled
Health & Wellness | Self Care DIY - Face Masks and Sugar Lip Scrubs
Fri, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Take a moment for yourself and join us to learn some easy self care tips while making a DIY face mask and sugar lip scrub!
Family | Animal Adoption Event - with Gwinnett County Animal Shelter
Sat, Sep 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
Come meet a friendly shelter pet that's available for adoption!
STEM - Engineering | Lego Club
Sat, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Get creative and promote engineering skills by building our own Lego creations.
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Sep 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
Children ages 5-10 are invited to read to a friendly dog.
Early Learning | Piano Preschool
Sat, Sep 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us for a super fun musical morning with Dr. Yanni Chan from Musical Keys Piano Academy. She will introduce your preschooler to the basics of piano! *Ages 3-6 and their caregivers.*
This event is full
Community | Alma Mexicana Atlanta - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Sat, Sep 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Experience the magic of traditional Mexican Folk Dances! | iViva la magia de las danzas folklóricas tradicionales Mexicanas!
Community | Culture Craft: Hispanic Heritage Month - Bilingual Storytime
Sat, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for a storytime to learn about cultural traditions from around the world and get crafty! This month we will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! We will have fun learning introductory Spanish words, listening to bilingual stories en Español, and singing songs using Spanish vocabulary.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Sun, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.
Literacy | Read to Mr. BunBun
Sun, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Hop on over to the children?s area to share a tale with Mr. Bunbun, the Havana rabbit, who is an excellent listener.
Early Learning | Fall Friends Headbands!
Sun, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Celebrate the start of the new season with this cozy storytime and activity! Create your favorite fall critter headband using fall nature finds! This program is for ages 3+.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Mon, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Alexander Park; 800 Old Snellville HWY
Mon, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us for an OUTDOOR storytime experience!
Language Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers
Mon, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
A virtual meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Mon, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a special monthly program designed just for babies 1 and younger! Lap bounces, songs, stories, and play will introduce your little one to language and learning.
STEM - Science | Science Library: Simple Machines - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+
Mon, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:15am
Virtual
Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, Sep 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs! For children, ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult(s).
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room
Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.
Celebrate Georgia Reads Day with Mayor Mike Mason!
Mon, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Come celebrate Governor Kemp's Georgia Reads Day with a special storytime featuring Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason! Light refreshments will be provided.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!
Education | Homework Help at Peachtree Corners Library
Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students who need one-on-one assistance with their homework and assignments.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Practice reading and learn new skills with a Reading Buddy!
STEM - Engineering | Lego Junior Builders
Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us monthly for a fun, creative and challenging Lego build. Children, ages 6-11, can engage their problem-solving and STEM abilities to make amazing projects.
Literacy | Return to Hogwarts - DIY Wands
Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dacula Branch
Have you ever wanted to be a witch or wizard? Come take a Defense Against the Dark Arts class, and make your own wand!
Education | Reading Buddies
Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.
Register
Banned Books Trivia
Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Learn about the history of banned books and test your knowledge in our trivia game!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
One-on-one learning and reading skills practice for all ages. Earn and collect playing cards each session for a chance to compete in a fun game.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Adults - Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English conversational skills and increase confidence in using the language by practicing their English Fluency through conversation, activities, and assignments
Arts | Embroidery for Beginners - For Ages 13+
Mon, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join other beginners for an introduction to embroidery!
Register
Health & Wellness | Mindfulness in Nature Journaling
Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Take a break from the indoors and spend some time outside practicing the mindfulness benefits of nature journaling. Notebooks provided to the first 15 participants.
Jobs & Careers | Careers at NASA
Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
NASA Solar System Ambassador and Author Johnathan Brackett will lead a session outlining the wide variety of careers available at NASA outside of the traditional astronaut/pilot programs of the past. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/ambassadors/2209/
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Sep 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Book Talks | Where Do I Start? - The Joker
Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
For over 80 years, The Joker has terrorized Batman and the rest of the DC Universe with his mad antics and killer pranks. With the release of "Joker: Folie à Deux," there is no better time to check out the Clown Prince of Crime's greatest hits from our comics collection!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lilburn Branch
We will use books, music, rhymes, movement, and fingerplays to introduce pre-literacy and social skills to our toddlers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
For kids ages 2 and under. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 3 and under.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join us at the Five Forks branch for Toddler Time! We read, sing, and play during this storytime, designed to target toddlers' developmental needs.
Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!
Register
Raising Resilience | Preschool Craft and Parent Support
Tue, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Come to this preschool parent support group to learn some strategies for raising resilient kids and share your favorite parenting tips. Also, make memories and create a beautiful, unique craft with your preschooler.
Education | History's Mysteries - For Teens & Adults
Tue, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:15am
Virtual
Explore mysteries from history!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read with stories, games, and songs!
Language Learning | Conversations In English
Tue, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Practice English conversation with themes each week on a variety of topics!
This event is full
Citizenship | Voting 101 - Learn How to Prepare to Vote in the 2024 General Elections
Tue, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
How prepared are you to vote? Come and check your voting status and more. Diane Fisher of the League of Women Voters: Gwinnett Chapter will provide you with information about your voting rights and resources.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
High School students come and tutor grade school kids on their homework or whatever is going on in school.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 01, 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 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Oct 01, 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 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math, or Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8 at the Norcross Branch. It?s a drop-in session. No registration is required.
Library Talks | Banned Books Trivia
Tue, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us at the Lawrenceville branch for Banned Books Trivia! The 2024 theme for Banned Books Week is "Freed Between the Lines."
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dacula Branch
Learn and practice reading skills at the Dacula Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.
Learning Labs | Creative Engineering - Ganymede Station
Tue, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1
Teens aged 13-18 will explore engineering and architectural design by creating a moon base on Ganymede. They'll plan a thriving colony and showcase their innovative models and charts.
This event is full
Gaming | Chess Club
Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Come join our monthly Chess Club to play and learn Chess, Go, and other strategy games in a friendly environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Language Learning | Basic English For Spanish Speakers - Inglés básico para Hispanohablantes
Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Need help learning English? Get help at the library with someone who speaks your language.
Community | Around Latin America in Games
Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, learn how to play various board games from around Latin America! We will learn about the history of the games and spend time playing.
Book Club | Nonfiction Book Club - Banned Books Week
Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Centerville Branch
A non-fiction book club based on a topic. This month, we are reading banned nonfiction books, in honor of Banned Books Week (October 1 - October 7).
Arts | Kick off to Art-tober! - 31 Days of Art for Daily Self-Care
Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Calling all artists, writers and creators! Learn about our Art-tober challenge by creating works based on daily prompts!
Learning Labs | Soldering Workshop
Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Five Forks Branch
Come learn the basics of soldering for electronics.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 24 2024 at 6:00pm
Entrepreneurship | Elevate Your Small Business w/ Automation - Small Biz Series
Tue, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom
Boost efficiency with automation tools designed for small businesses!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us at Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for ages 3-5.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 02, 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 | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a morning of stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5).
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us at Snellville Library for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for children ages 3-5.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 02, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, engages with developmental toys and activities, and sings songs!
Education | Bilingual Beginner ABC's
Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Once a week series on learning English basics. This program is meant to be a supplement to their English learning. Join us to practice English ABC's, 123's, different themed words, and writing English.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader!
Arts | Beginners Hand Embroidery
Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Calling all embroidery beginners! This program will be focused on learning how to stitch basic fall themed shapes using the satin stitch method!
STEM - Science | Super Science - Chromatography
Wed, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us as we explore the science of colors and make a cool craft. For ages 6 - 11.
Education | Homework Help
Wed, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors. For grades K-8. Students will be assisted on a first come, first served basis.
Education | Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Want to practice your reading skills with a friendly face? Join us for one on one practice with a buddy. This program takes place in the meeting room at the same time as Homework Help.
Education | Homework Help
Wed, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students of all ages here at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch.
Cancelled
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us for Conversations in English!
Citizenship | US Citizenship Prep - Hybrid
Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Are you about to take the exam and interview for US citizenship? Register for our eight-week course covering all subject matter related to the US Citizenship exam and interview.
This event is full
Gaming | Chess Club
Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch
Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your own set or use one of ours!
Health & Wellness | Practicing Chen Style Tai Chi
Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Practice Chen Style Tai chi, New Frame, Routine One (83 form). Build physical strength, body balance, and relieve stress.
Early Learning | It's the Great Pumpkin Storytime
Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Will the Great Pumpkin rise out of his pumpkin patch this year? Join us for a special Peanuts themed storytime to find out! We'll sing pumpkin carols like Linus, read classic Charlie Brown and Snoopy stories, and even create our own pumpkins to put in the Great Grayson Pumpkin Patch!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us to practice English speaking skills with a variety of topics each week in a relaxed environment.
Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers
Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration is required.
Register
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 03, 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 | Storytime in the Park! - @Lilburn City Park
Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join Ms. Jana for a fun OUTDOORS storytime experience!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 03, 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.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join us for preschool storytime at the Five Forks branch. Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten! Ages 3-5.
Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom
Thu, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:15am
Virtual
Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Join us at our Norcross library for stories, songs and movement!
Community | Homeschool Hangout: Teen Edition - DIY Yogurt Creations
Thu, Oct 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us for a fun and delicious library program where teens can learn to make their own yogurt parfaits. It?s a great way to discover new recipes, enjoy a healthy snack, and connect with friends.
Literacy | Read to Mr. BunBun
Thu, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Hop on over to the children?s area to share a tale with Mr. Bunbun, the Havana rabbit, who is an excellent listener.
Hobbies | Film History - Mean Girls Trivia
Thu, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Centerville Branch
Come celebrate National "Mean Girls" Day with us at Centerville! For the film's 20th anniversary, we will be holding trivia based on the modern classic.
Literacy | READing Paws
Thu, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to the Peachtree Corners Branch to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
Cancelled
Language Learning | Basic Korean Language
Thu, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Duluth Branch
This will be a ten week session for people to learn and practice their basic Korean in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration Required.
Learning Labs | Intro to Python
Thu, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Learning Lab Makerspace #1
Come learn the basics of the Python coding language!
Gaming | Dungeons & Drama
Thu, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norcross Branch
Program of whimsical whimsy to ignite a passion for adventure.
Registration is now closed
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies.
Writing | Writers Club
Thu, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Looking for a space dedicated towards the craft of writing? Come join Snellville's Writers Club! Each session will include quiet time to sit and write as well as open discussions and workshopping our pieces together. This month's writing theme: Spooky!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Oct 03, 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
Thu, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math, or Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8 at the Norcross Branch. It?s a drop-in session. No registration is required.
STEM - Mathematics | Math Club
Thu, Oct 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Math club will help students learn basic math concepts and improve their skills! A program for kids in grades 3-5.
Education | Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join us at the Duluth Branch for Reading Buddies where you can practice and become an active reader! Registration is required. Ages 6-11
Register
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.
Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting
Thu, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:55pm
Five Forks Branch
This is a weekly program dedicated to the craft of screenwriting! Attend this program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged to reap the full benefits!
Registration opens Thursday, September 26 2024 at 9:00am
Genealogy | Genealogy Club
Thu, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Get together with fellow family history enthusiasts to discuss genealogy resources and get advice on researching your family tree from an experienced researcher.
Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Oct 04, 9:00am - 9:30am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime, just for babies & their grown-ups!
Register
Early Learning | Storytime, Movement, and More!
Fri, Oct 04, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Dacula Branch
Meet up for a special morning of EARLY LEARNING at Gwinnett County Public Library's Dacula Branch!
Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!
Register
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Fri, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.
Learning Labs | Office hours
Fri, Oct 04, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Pop by the Lab to either ask your burning questions or work on your own project while a specialist works in the Lab right alongside you.
Genealogy | FamilySearch Basics - The Free Genealogy Website You Should be Using
Sat, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lawrenceville Branch
Did you know that GCPL is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library? Join us to learn how to use FamilySearch, the largest free genealogy website in the world.
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Have a tail-wagging good time while practicing your reading skills with therapy dog, Molly!
Community | Alma Mexicana Atlanta - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Experience the magic of traditional Mexican Folk Dances! | iViva la magia de las danzas folklóricas tradicionales Mexicanas!
Early Learning | Purposeful Play
Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
Purposeful play develops many skills for children. Children develop stronger language, gross motor, fine motor, social skills, and many more.
Health & Wellness | Radon Awareness - With UGA Extension Office
Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
The goal of this program is to make as many people possible be aware of radon in the home from UGA Extension expert
Health & Wellness | Chair Yoga
Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Come bend, stretch, and breathe in an accessible and gentle yoga class ? all without leaving your chair!
Family | READing Paws
Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lilburn Branch
READing Paws is a program that is dedicated to improving the reading skills of children using registered therapy teams as literacy mentors.
STEM Science | Reptile Day
Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Come to the Peachtree Corners Branch to learn more about reptiles and have the opportunity to interact with them up close with the Georgia Reptile Society!
Raising Resilience | Camp "U" Nique
Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us at the Dacula Branch Library for this free bullying prevention training for ages 6-11. Let's continue this fight against bullying!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Sun, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.
Early Learning | Sensory Storytime
Sun, Oct 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us for an interactive and educational storytime designed for children with sensory integration challenges that combines books, songs, movement, and more!
Learning Lab | Intro to a Sewing Pattern
Sun, Oct 06, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Learn to use a sewing pattern.
Cancelled
STEM - Engineering | Lego Challenge
Sun, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Join us for a hour of LEGO fun! Children can build cities, creatures, robots, and more based on the prompt of the day. Drop in and see what you can build with your family and friends. 
Cancelled
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Practice English conversation on a variety of topics
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Practice English conversation on a variety of topics.
Book Talks | See Yourself in the Story - Miss Quinces by Kat Fajardo
Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Ever felt like you don't see yourself in the stories you read? Check out "Miss Quinces" by Kat Fajardo to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Early Learning | Storytime in the Park! - @Alexander Park; 800 Old Snellville HWY
Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us for an OUTDOOR storytime experience!
Language Learning | Basic English for Japanese Speakers
Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
A virtual meeting for speakers of Japanese to practice English.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for a special tummy time just for babies designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!
STEM - Science | Science Library: Grossology - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+
Mon, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:15am
Virtual
Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!
Book Club | Murder with a Twist - Mystery/Fiction Book Club
Mon, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join the Five Forks Mystery/Fiction Book Club in discussing this month's selection, "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime - ¡Un toque de español! A Splash of Spanish
Mon, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Centerville Branch
¡Bienvenidos a Storytime con un toque de español! Welcome to Storytime with A Splash of Spanish!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime - ¡Un toque de español! A Splash of Spanish
Mon, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Storytime with A Splash of Spanish! ¡Bienvenidos a Storytime con un toque de español!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs! For children ages 3-5, and an accompanying adult(s).
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Collaboration Room
Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words. 
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!
Cancelled
Gaming | Apprentice Planeswalker Guild - Magic: The Gathering Commander League
Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Casual Magic: The Gathering group where we learn to play the Commander format. Beginners and experts alike are welcome. Decks are provided or bring your own.
Community | Celebrate Latin American Culture with Games - Celebrar la Cultura Latina con juegos
Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Come celebrate Latin American culture as we play and explore the origins of some traditional Latin games.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.
Book Club | Adult Fiction Book Club
Mon, Oct 07, 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.
Education | K - 2nd grade Afterschool Math Club
Mon, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
K - 2nd graders come and build your math skills with games, technology, and lots of fun!
STEM -Science | School Age Science
Mon, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for our exciting program series exploring science with hands-on experiments!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Non-native English speakers who want to improve their English by practicing their English fluency through daily life conversation.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
This is a one-on-one learning and reading skills practice for all ages. Earn and collect playing cards each session for a chance to compete in a fun game.
Arts | Embroidery for Beginners - For Ages 13+
Mon, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join other beginners for an introduction to embroidery!
Register
Raising Resilience | The Art of Making Mistakes
Mon, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join us on a creative journey to turn mistakes into beautiful pieces of art! You'll learn how even the silliest of errors can turn into something wonderful.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Senior Living | Aging Adult Expo
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dacula Branch
Join the Gwinnett County Public Library for their Aging Adult Expo! We'll have resources and information galore for adults of all ages! Partners include the SSA, Medicare/SHiP, GNR Health and more. No registration is required for this free event.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lilburn Branch
We will use books, music, rhymes, movement, and fingerplays to introduce pre-literacy and social skills to our toddlers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
For kids ages 2 and under. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers ages 3 and under.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join us at the Five Forks branch for Toddler Time! We read, sing, and play during this storytime, designed to target toddlers' developmental needs.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read with stories, games, and songs!
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime - ¡Un toque de español! A Splash of Spanish
Tue, Oct 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Centerville Branch
¡Bienvenidos a Storytime con un toque de español! Welcome to Storytime with A Splash of Spanish!
Language Learning | Conversations In English
Tue, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Practice English conversation with themes each week on a variety of topics!
This event is full
Book Club | Mystery & Crime Novels - "The 6:20 Man" by David Baldacci
Tue, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Please join us to help unravel a story of crime and intrigue. This month we'll be discussing "The 6:20 Man" by David Baldacci.
Job & Career | Teen Life Skills - Job Applications
Tue, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dacula Branch
Get ready to apply to your first jobs! Learn how to create a resume and submit applications.
STEM - Science | Spy Training - Learning Strategies and Code!
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
We will become the ultimate spies! Learn how to use disappearing ink, simple codes, and deduction!
Gaming | Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners - Adventures in the Painted World
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join us in a surreal world of living paintings where adventurers work together to slay a dangerous beast and find their way home. No D&D experience (or personal dice) necessary!
Rescheduled
Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - Pumpkin Cookies
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
A cooking program for children and their accompanying adults.
Community | Mobile Fire Safety House
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Want to know how to prevent fires and what to do during a fire emergency? Come aboard the Mobile Fire Safety House to experience an interactive and realistic fire safety simulation! Space is limited, and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
High School students come and tutor grade school kids on their homework or whatever is going on in school.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 08, 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 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Oct 08, 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 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math, or Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8 at the Norcross Branch. It?s a drop-in session. No registration is required.
Learning Labs | Creative Engineering - Ganymede Station
Tue, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1
Teens aged 13-18 will explore engineering and architectural design by creating a moon base on Ganymede. They'll plan a thriving colony and showcase their innovative models and charts.
This event is full
Language Learning | Basic English For Spanish Speakers - Inglés básico para Hispanohablantes
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Need help learning English? Get help at the library with someone who speaks your language.
Book Club | Stitch & Tell - A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson 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 "A Long Petal of the Sea" by Isabel Allende.
Early Learning | Storytime in English and Spanish
Tue, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a special bilingual storytime with student volunteers from Central Gwinnett High School?s HoPe club!
Writing | Poetry Writers' Group
Tue, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Calling all poets! Join us virtually to review and receive constructive critique on your own work or to share a poem you love.
Book Club | ATL Reads Virtual Book Club - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Tue, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom
ATL Reads Book Club welcomes all who enjoy reading a variety of genres. We are a no-commitment book club; some people come every month and others occasionally.
Health & Wellness | Nutrition for a Healthy Life - Presented by UGA Extension Gwinnett County
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Learn about healthy lifestyle changes and healthy recipes to cook. This program will have Korean translation available.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 09, 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.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us at Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie at the Dacula Branch for Toddler Time! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers ages 1-2 and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for ages 3-5.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Join us for tummy time and stories for stories, parent and baby bonding and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start! Intended for babies and children not yet walking.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 09, 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 | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a morning of stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5).
Health & Wellness | Child Passenger Safety
Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us at Norcross as we learn and discuss child passenger safety for your children!
Arts | Norcross Connect - Hispanic Heritage Month - Woven Mexican Crafts
Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Celebrating Mexican Heritage by introducing the technique of making woven crafts.
Arts | Sip & Paint for Older Adults - Meet local artist Emmanuel Anderson
Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Mountain Park Branch
Sip hot cocoa or tea while learning to paint, connect with others, and relax with local artist Emmanuel Anderson.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us at Snellville Library for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for children ages 3-5.
Early Learning | Music and Movement
Wed, Oct 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a fun program that uses music, wiggles, and giggles to show the connection between reading and rhythm! This program is designed for kids ages 3 and up.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 09, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, engages with developmental toys and activities, and sings songs!
Community | Homeschool Hangout
Wed, Oct 09, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Calling Homeschool families! Please join us for a Homeschool Hangout!
STEM - Technology | From Pages to Pixels - Seniors Embrace Digital Literacy
Wed, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Beginner-friendly workshop aimed at seniors to learn essential computer skills in a supportive environment.
Health & Wellness | Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group - Community and Conversations
Wed, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Community and Conversations: an Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group. This is a safe space to share thoughts and experiences involving the care of your loved ones with Alzheimer's.
STEM - Science | What's in the Dirt?
Wed, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Have you ever been curious about what could be under your feet? Sign up for our two day camp to learn about the two great digging professions: Archeology and Paleontology. Learn about human history and dinosaurs on this two day adventure!
Registration opens Sunday, September 22 2024 at 9:00am
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader!
Arts | Paint-a-Pumpkin
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Join us for a delightful pumpkin painting workshop where you'll not only unleash your creativity but also discover the rich history and fascinating traditions of pumpkins. Dive into a colorful blend of art and history this fall! WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
STEM Science | History and Science of Popcorn
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Learn a brief history of popcorn and do a STEM experiment to find the best sized container to hold popcorn!
Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - Pumpkin Cookies
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
A cooking program for children and their accompanying adults.
Hobbies | Awesome Art - Painted Halloween Pots
Wed, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Budding artist? Join us! Come learn about different materials and methods of art and create your own masterpiece! (Please dress to be messy!)
Education | Homework Help
Wed, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math & Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students of all ages here at the Buford-Sugar Hill Branch.
Cancelled
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us for Conversations in English!
Citizenship | US Citizenship Prep - Hybrid
Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Are you about to take the exam and interview for US citizenship? Register for our eight-week course covering all subject matter related to the US Citizenship exam and interview.
This event is full
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us to practice English speaking skills with a variety of topics each week in a relaxed environment.
Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers
Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration is required.
Register
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Suwanee Branch
Library storytimes promote early literacy skills that help children become ready to read. Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games and sing songs!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie at the Dacula Branch for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more! Targeted for the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 10, 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 | Storytime in the Park! - @Lilburn City Park
Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join Ms. Jana for a fun OUTDOORS storytime experience!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 10, 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.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Join us for preschool storytime at the Five Forks branch. Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten! Ages 3-5.
Author Talk | Celebrating Family & Togetherness - Author Shelly Anand Reads Her New Book "In This Family"
Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Lilburn Branch
Let's learn about a multicultural family that welcomes a new member in this warm and lyrical picture book that celebrates family love.
STEM - Science | World Space Week - Reach for the Stars!
Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
In celebration of World Space Week, come learn about the galaxy and beyond through interactive games and extra-terrestrial crafts.
Emprendimiento | Cómo iniciar su negocio - Presentado por Prospera
Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Aprenda cómo iniciar su propio negocio de la manera correcta.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Join us at our Norcross library for stories, songs and movement!
Rescheduled
Arts | Norcross Connect - Hispanic Heritage Month - Woven Mexican Crafts
Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Celebrating Mexican Heritage by introducing the technique of making woven crafts.
Book Club | Hybrid book club
Thu, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us for a friendly discussion of Somebody's Fool by R Russo
STEM - Engineering | Pumpkin Chunkin
Thu, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Build a catapult that can launch ping pong balls, sponges, and even pieces of pumpkins!
Registration opens Sunday, September 22 2024 at 9:00am
Arts | Paint Your Feelings - Watercolor Basics
Thu, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lilburn Branch
A watercolor workshop for beginners that will dive into the basic watercolor painting techniques and create beautiful fall artwork.
Registration opens Friday, September 20 2024 at 9:00am
STEM - Science | What's in the Dirt?
Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Have you ever been curious about what could be under your feet? Sign up for our two day camp to learn about the two great digging professions: Archeology and Paleontology. Learn about human history and dinosaurs on this two day adventure!
Registration opens Sunday, September 22 2024 at 9:00am
Community | Kindness Rocks - Mental Health Awareness
Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
In honor of World Mental Health day we invite you to join us this month to celebrate Artober by coming together and getting creative. We will be painting kindness rocks to create our community rock garden.
Cancelled
Language Learning | Basic Korean Language
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Duluth Branch
This will be a ten week session for people to learn and practice their basic Korean in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration Required.
STEM - Engineering | Innovation Station Rotations
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Duluth Branch
Join us for STEM rotation activities which encourage creativity, problem-solving, and discourse as you navigate through each rotation.
Language Learning | Movies in English - ESL Movie Club
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Watch, Discuss and Learn! Join us every other Thursday for our virtual ESL Movie Club to improve your vocabulary, English conversational and listening skills!
Register
Arts | Quick Draw: Let's Learn Figure-Drawing!
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norcross Branch
A program where aspiring artists can learn the basics of traditional art, figure-drawing, and how to utilize negative spaces in your pieces.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
Raising Resilience | Button Making - Positive Affirmations
Thu, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Express your creativity by making your own buttons with positive affirmations!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Education | Homework Help
Thu, 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.
Community | Magic: The Gathering
Thu, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come together with your Mountain Park community as we take a dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering! Open to beginners and experienced players alike.
Environment | Build a Bird Feeder - For October Big Day 2024
Thu, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Make an easy-to-create and environmentally friendly bird feeder to draw birds to your yard.
Early Learning | Pajama Storytime
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Duluth Branch
Bring your favorite stuffed animal and/or blanket and join Ms. Sarah for an evening storytime in your pajamas.
Health & Wellness | Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dacula Branch
Join us at the Dacula Branch to discuss issues and mental health involving the care for your loved ones with Alzheimer's or Dementia.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.
Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:55pm
Five Forks Branch
This is a weekly program dedicated to the craft of screenwriting! Attend this program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged to reap the full benefits!
Registration opens Thursday, September 26 2024 at 9:00am
STEM Mathematics | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Come play chess or checkers! Beginners welcome
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us to practice English conversation on a variety of topics each week; learn new phrases, and practice new terms with each other using fun games!
Gaming | Chess Knight
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Love to play chess? Join us for an hour of game play. All levels and ages are welcome. Registration is Required.
Registration opens Thursday, September 26 2024 at 6:00pm
Early Learning | Music & Movement
Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for an energetic program that uses music and movement activities to improve your child's balance, coordination, and rhythm!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Fri, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.
Arts | Paint Your Feelings - Watercolor Basics
Fri, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lilburn Branch
A watercolor workshop for beginners that will dive into the basic watercolor painting techniques and create beautiful fall artwork.
Registration opens Friday, September 20 2024 at 9:00am
Family | Weekend Storytime
Sat, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join in the fun and promote early literacy with the whole family as we read stories and sing songs! For children of all ages with a caregiver.
Early Learning | Family Storytime - Farm Animals
Sat, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Bring the whole family out to the Five Forks Branch for a fun Saturday morning storytime and craft! This month's theme is farm animals.
Literacy | Reading is FUNdamental - Building Speech, Language, and Emergent Literacy Skills
Sat, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Would you like to learn how to build your child's speech, language, and emergent literacy skills while reading together? If so, this series is for you!
Family | Child Safety Storytime - with Special Guest Erica Pope
Sat, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us for a special safety themed storytime with special guest Erica Pope
Finance & Budget | Building Financial Resilience - Using ValueLine for Novice Investors
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lilburn Branch
For those who want to learn about investing and need to know a good place to start. We'll explore Value Line, a resource provided free of charge to GCPL cardholders.
STEM - Engineering | Mad Hatter Hats
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Dacula Branch
Join us at the Dacula branch where we'll create Mad Hatter hats! Kids will explore their creativity and design their own unique hats. Materials provided while supplies last.
STEM - Science | Family STEM Saturday - Erupting Prehistoric Tar Pits
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Norcross Branch
"Tar Pits: Where Earth's Secrets Erupt!" Join us for a prehistoric themed experiment while excavating dinosaur bones.
Community | Korean Buchaechum Dance
Sat, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Duluth Branch
In partnering with Hansarang Church, Duluth branch library would like to invite you to join and learn about the traditional Korean Fan Dance, which is also known as Buchaechum.
2024 Gwinnett County Public Library Photo Annual - Exhibition Opening And Juror Talk
Sat, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Learning Lab Makerspace #127,Duluth Learning Lab Recording Studio #128
Support local and international Photographers by viewing their work at our Duluth Branch!
Gaming | Dungeons & Dragons!
Sun, Oct 13, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons! Jump right in with a one-shot run by experienced dungeon masters. Choose from prepared characters for a spooky adventure.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.
Health and Wellness | Peace of Paper - Spooky Fall Paper Garlands!
Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Discover the benefits of working with paper! Get creative & relax for a while as you make a fall or spooky-themed paper garland!
Gaming | Chess Club
Sun, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.
Cancelled
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Practice English conversation on a variety of topics
STEM - Science | Science Library: Grossology - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+
Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:15am
Virtual
Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!
Rescheduled
Gaming | Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners - Adventures in the Painted World
Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Tuesday, October 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join us in a surreal world of living paintings where adventurers work together to slay a dangerous beast and find their way home. No D&D experience (or personal dice) necessary!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lilburn Branch
We will use books, music, rhymes, movement, and fingerplays to introduce pre-literacy and social skills to our toddlers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
For kids ages 2 and under. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Join us at the Five Forks branch for Toddler Time! We read, sing, and play during this storytime, designed to target toddlers' developmental needs.
Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!
Register
Education | History's Mysteries - For Teens & Adults
Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:15am
Virtual
Explore mysteries from history!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read with stories, games, and songs!
Language Learning | Conversations In English
Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Practice English conversation with themes each week on a variety of topics!
This event is full
Genealogy | Genealogy Club
Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Get together with fellow family history enthusiasts to discuss genealogy resources and get advice on researching your family tree from an experienced researcher.
Culinary Arts | Cooking Together - Pumpkin Swirl Brownies
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Adults! Join us as we try a new recipe together!
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
High School students come and tutor grade school kids on their homework or whatever is going on in school.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
Senior Living | Exploring the Blue Zone Theory - Live Longer and Healthier
Tue, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Watch a slide show presentation inspired by the book "The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer."
Community | Math Club - Pokemon Card Game
Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Build your math and critical thinking skills as you play the Pokemon Card game
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Oct 15, 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 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math, or Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8 at the Norcross Branch. It?s a drop-in session. No registration is required.
Gaming | Let's Role! - Dungeons & Dragons
Tue, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
Ready for adventure, but looking for a group to play with? Join us as we learn and play Dungeons and Dragons in a short-form campaign.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dacula Branch
Learn and practice reading skills at the Dacula Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.
Learning Labs | Creative Engineering - Ganymede Station
Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace #1
Teens aged 13-18 will explore engineering and architectural design by creating a moon base on Ganymede. They'll plan a thriving colony and showcase their innovative models and charts.
This event is full
Language Learning | Basic English For Spanish Speakers - Inglés básico para Hispanohablantes
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Need help learning English? Get help at the library with someone who speaks your language.
Community | Around Latin America in Games
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, learn how to play various board games from around Latin America! We will learn about the history of the games and spend time playing.
Arts | Guided Fall Birch Tree Painting
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Participants will learn about popular GA fall trees and create a guided birch tree painting.
Community | Library on Tap - at StillFire Brewing
Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
StillFire Brewing - Taproom
Kickback with Gwinnett County Public Library at StillFire Brewing!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 16, 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.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us at Snellville Library Branch for a storytime just for the little ones!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie at the Dacula Branch for Toddler Time! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers ages 1-2 and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a morning of stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5).
Education | Ordena tu espacio para claridad mental
Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
¿Tu casa siempre está desorganizada? Limpias y limpias pero nunca queda bien? Acompañamos para aprender cómo organizar tu casa y para tener claridad mental.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Join us at Snellville Library for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for children ages 3-5.
Learning Lab - Sewing Machine Basics
Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Five Forks Branch
Learn to use the library's sewing machines. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 9 2024 at 1:00pm
STEM - Technology | From Pages to Pixels - Seniors Embrace Digital Literacy
Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Beginner-friendly workshop aimed at seniors to learn essential computer skills in a supportive environment.
Education | Homeschool Hangout - Spooky Skittles Science
Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grayson Branch
Calling all Homeschoolers! This month, join us for a fun science experiment with your Halloween Skittles candy.
Education | Bilingual Beginner ABC's
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Once a week series on learning English basics. This program is meant to be a supplement to their English learning. Join us to practice English ABC's, 123's, different themed words, and writing English.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Five Forks Branch
Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader!
STEM - Technology | VR Field Trip : Canyons
Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Come take a field trip in VR and experience some of the world's wonders first hand! This month, come learn about canyons!
Education | Homework Help
Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors. For grades K-8. Students will be assisted on a first come, first served basis.
Education | Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Want to practice your reading skills with a friendly face? Join us for one on one practice with a buddy. This program takes place in the meeting room at the same time as Homework Help.
Education | Homework Help
Wed, Oct 16, 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.
Voting | What's On Your Ballot? - Ballot Walkthrough
Wed, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn what's on your ballot for the upcoming election.
Cancelled
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us for Conversations in English!
Citizenship | US Citizenship Prep - Hybrid
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Are you about to take the exam and interview for US citizenship? Register for our eight-week course covering all subject matter related to the US Citizenship exam and interview.
This event is full
Community | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Come celebrate two of the most famous artists, Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo, during Hispanic Heritage month. Learn about their different styles and complete two art pieces influenced by them.
Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Learning Lab Makerspace #1
Learn the basics of 3D printing and how you can use the Learning Lab printers for your personal projects!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us to practice English speaking skills with a variety of topics each week in a relaxed environment.
Book Club | The Murder With Friends Chapter!
Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about the novel All Her Little Secrets by Wanda Morris.
Jobs & Careers | Mobile Career Lab
Thu, Oct 17, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Seeking Employment? Get help from the Mobile Career Lab.
Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers
Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration is required.
Register
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 17, 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 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dacula Branch
Join Ms. Melanie at the Dacula Branch for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more! Targeted for the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 17, 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 | Storytime in the Park! - @Lilburn City Park
Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join Ms. Jana for a fun OUTDOORS storytime experience!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 17, 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.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Five Forks Branch
Join us for preschool storytime at the Five Forks branch. Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten! Ages 3-5.
Book Club | Cozy Mystrey Book Club
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join us on the third Thursday of every month to discuss a preselected Cozy Mystery book. This month's book is "Finlay Donovan is Killing it" by Elle Cosimano.
Education | Homeschool Hangout - Constellations
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Our monthly get together for homeschooling families. This month we will learn about constellations and space.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Join us at our Norcross library for stories, songs and movement!
Education | Homeschool Hangout - Great Halloween Costume Swap
Thu, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for our exciting program series, which explores science with hands-on activities! This month, bring a Halloween costume and swap it for a different one.
Cancelled
Language Learning | Basic Korean Language
Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Duluth Branch
This will be a ten week session for people to learn and practice their basic Korean in a friendly and supportive environment. Registration Required.
Rescheduled
Community | Dungeons and Dragons and Donuts
Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
New date Thursday, October 24, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Dacula Branch
Come to this program to meet like-minded teens and solve problems in a short-form campaign.
Arts | Foil Art - Be Creative!
Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lilburn Branch
We will be creating a beautiful and unique form of artistic expression that involves using gold foil sheets to create stunning metallic effects on various surfaces.
Arts | Quick Draw: Let's Learn Figure-Drawing!
Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norcross Branch
A program where aspiring artists can learn the basics of traditional art, figure-drawing, and how to utilize negative spaces in your pieces.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, 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
Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies.
STEM - Technology | Snap Circuit in Style
Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Learn the basics of circuitry and coding with hands-on Snap Circuits!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. First come, first served. Students must bring a homework assignment.
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norcross Branch
Need help on subjects such as Language Arts, Math, or Science? Our volunteer homework helpers can help students in grades K-8 at the Norcross Branch. It?s a drop-in session. No registration is required.
Arts | Kids Read and Scrap Adventure - The Wild Robot: A Journey in Pages
Thu, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
To give tween tools to allow them to develop analytical and communication skills. Tweens will read the assigned book "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown and communicate analysis through a scrapbook format.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 1 2024 at 10:00am
Education | Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join us at the Duluth Branch for Reading Buddies where you can practice and become an active reader! Registration is required. Ages 6-11
Register
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Practice conversational English with others. Learn about your local library and resources. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words.
Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:55pm
Five Forks Branch
This is a weekly program dedicated to the craft of screenwriting! Attend this program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged to reap the full benefits!
Registration opens Thursday, September 26 2024 at 9:00am
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Join us to practice English conversation on a variety of topics each week; learn new phrases, and practice new terms with each other using fun games!
Community | My Child Won't Go to School - "Help! My Kid Won't Go To School!"
Thu, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
School administrators and parents are struggling to respond to the chronic absenteeism crisis. Join Dyslexia Specialist, Katie Fowle, M.Ed, and International Parent Coach, Sharoya Ham, to discuss their new book, "Help! My Kid Won't Go To School!"
Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Oct 18, 9:00am - 9:30am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime, just for babies and their grownups!
Register
Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!
Register
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Fri, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.
Learning Labs | Bros Who Sew - Drawstring Bag
Fri, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Learning Lab
Are you a teen who has already taken the sewing basics course and want to practice your sewing? Join us to learn about using the machine and sewing your own drawstring bag!
Registration opens Friday, October 11 2024 at 2:00pm
Health & Wellness | Healthy Aging & Caregiving Fair
Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Learn more about healthy aging and family caregiving, related to cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease, and other related dementias.
STEM - Science | Exploring Pumpkins Using the Five Senses
Sat, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lilburn Branch
Explore a pumpkin with a sensorial experience using the five senses
Ciudadanía | Novedades en las Leyes de Inmigración - Presentado por MIRA USA
Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Participa en nuestro taller para entender las recientes actualizaciones en las leyes de inmigración.
Cancelled
Early Learning | Pumpkins Storytime
Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Let's celebrate fall! Join Ms. Nikki for pumpkin themed stories, songs, and rhymes! Learn about how pumpkins grow, what's inside them, and make a fun craft!
Learning Labs | Intro to Adobe Premiere Pro
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Centerville Branch - Centerville Learning Lab
Join the Learning Labs as we show you the basics of Adobe Premiere Pro!
Registration opens Saturday, October 12 2024 at 9:00am
Kindergarten Readiness | Letter Camp
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dacula Branch
It's time to learn our letters! Join us this month to focus on early literacy activities to explore the alphabet. For ages 3+
Hobbies | Bad Art : Pop Art
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Art doesn't need to be perfect. Join us to paint terrible Pop Art and relieve stress.
Community | Storytime and Culture Craft - Haiti
Sat, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join Ms.Becca for a storytime to learn about Haiti's country and culture! We will sing songs and read stories so children can learn about Haitian culture and celebrate its vibrant traditions. Then, we will create a Haitian mountain landscape for our craft.
Explore the Library | Sensory Browsing Hour
Sun, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dacula Branch
All families, friends, and caregivers of people with special needs, no matter the age, and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience.
Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing
Sun, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Centerville Branch - Centerville Learning Lab
Join the Learning Labs as we show you the basics of using the 3D Printer!
Registration opens Sunday, October 13 2024 at 9:00am
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Sun, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.
Gaming | Chess & Go
Sun, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and play Chess or Go in a friendly environment.
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