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STEM - Technology | Digital Learning Workshop
2023-10-02 17:00:00 2023-10-02 18:00:00 America/New_York STEM - Technology | Digital Learning Workshop Are you interested in learning more about technology but don't know where to start? Join us for the Norcross Digital Learning Workshop 8-week series, where participants will learn about computer, internet, and email basics. Norcross Branch -

Monday, October 02
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-02 17:00:00 2023-10-02 18:00:00 America/New_York STEM - Technology | Digital Learning Workshop Are you interested in learning more about technology but don't know where to start? Join us for the Norcross Digital Learning Workshop 8-week series, where participants will learn about computer, internet, and email basics. Norcross Branch -

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

Over the course of eight weeks, participants will be taught the basics of computer usage, including email and internet basics, staying safe online, and the differences between a Windows Computer and a Mac! You will learn new concepts and have the opportunity to practice new skills through hands-on learning. This program is brought to you by the Public Library Association Digital Literacy Initiative, supported by AT&T, and presented by Norcross staff. Registration is encouraged!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM - Technology |

Norcross Branch
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Mon, Nov 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Sat, Dec 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 03 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Wed, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 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, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a morning of fun stories, rhymes, and songs that will promote early literacy and Kindergarten readiness skills!
Health & Wellness | Cancer Prevention
Wed, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join us as representatives from the East Georgia Cancer Coalition provide tips and education for lowering your risk for cancer.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 06, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!
Education | Homeschool Hangout: Hibernation
Wed, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grayson Branch
Calling all homeschoolers! Where do bears, turtles, bumblebees, and bats go during winter? Join us to learn about the process of hibernation and why some animals do it!
Canceled
Culinary Arts | Fresh Out the Garden - Fruit Pizza
Wed, Dec 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Come to the Lilburn Branch and learn to make a cozy and healthy winter snack! We explore simple recipes that require just a few nutritious ingredients.
STEM - Science | Super Science: Snow Making
Wed, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us as we explore how snow is made and make some snow ourselves!
STEM - Technology | Binary Code Ornament
Wed, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Code without a computer, learn about the binary alphabet, and craft a simple ornament all in one great STEM project!
This event is full
Arts | Beginners Hand Embroidery
Wed, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Calling all embroidery beginners! This program will be focused on learning how to stitch basic winter-themed shapes using the satin stitch method!
Culinary Arts | Winter Tower Soup
Wed, Dec 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Dacula Branch
We will harvest our herbs from the Tower Garden and learn how to make a delicious vegetable soup.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Wed, Dec 06, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us at the Hamilton Mill branch for Reading Buddies! First come, first serve.
Education | Homework Help & Reading Buddies
Wed, Dec 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Stuck on a homework problem? No problem! Swing by the Suwanee library to get help from our volunteer tutors.
Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing
Wed, Dec 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab
Learn the basics of 3D Printing!
Education | Homework Help
Wed, Dec 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Hobbies | Floral Arrangements for Beginners
Wed, Dec 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Ever wondered how to arrange a store bought bouquet into a beautiful display? Join us for this easy, beginner?s floral arrangement program!
Literacy | Polar Express Night
Wed, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Come celebrate the holiday season with a special reading of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg and crafts. Pajamas are welcomed and encouraged!
Canceled
Hobbies | Guitar Club - For Tweens and Teens, Ages 10+
Wed, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Learn basic acoustic guitar skills!
Gaming | Chess Club
Wed, Dec 06, 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!
Author Talk | Robin Allen
Wed, Dec 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join author Robin Allen as she discusses her romance suspense novel, "It's Complicated."
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dacula Branch
This program introduces children to early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, playing, and writing. Ages 3-5.
Early Education | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
The program is open for kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 07, 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, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join us at the Five Forks Library for our Preschool Storytime. We spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get your preschooler ready to learn. Ages 3ish-5.
Early Learning | Toddler Story Time
Thu, Dec 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Promoting early literacy skills by listening to stories, fingerplays, and singing songs. Gaining cognitive benefits and improving language skills through communication, listening, memory, and imagination.
Early Learning | Baby and Me
Thu, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Develop your baby?s pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.
Early Learning | Baby and Me
Thu, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Develop your baby?s pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.
Canceled
Senior Living | BrainBoosters!
Thu, Dec 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Bring your own lunch, meet other seniors, and stimulate your brain with programs, games, and conversations. Learn about health, community, library, and technology resources.
Author Talk | Piggly Wiggly: History of Self-Service Stores
Thu, Dec 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom
Learn more about how a southern grocery store chain helped develop self-service shopping as Lisa C. Tolbert discusses her novel, "Beyond Piggly Wiggly."
Literacy | Read with Mr. Bunbun
Thu, Dec 07, 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.
Community | Teen Life - Holiday Greetings
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us as we create seasonal greeting cards for those in need. We will be donating all cards to local assisted living communities and community help centers.
Community | Dungeons, Dragons, and Donuts
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dacula Branch
Come to this program to meet like-minded teens and solve problems in a short-form campaign.
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Culinary Arts | Cooking Basics - Savory Hand Pies
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us to learn basic cooking skills and learn a delicious recipe to make your own savory mini pies!
Language Learning | Movies in English
Thu, Dec 07, 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!
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Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
STEM - Science | Q-Tip Snowflakes
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn how snowflakes are formed and make a snowflake of your own using Q-tips.
STEM-Engineering | Gingerbread Engineering
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Kids can express their creativity and engineering skills when they make simple gingerbread structures.
Writing | Workshop Your Novel
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Want some help on your novel? Need an extra set of eyes on your Work In Progress? Bring in an excerpt of your writing, and get together with other writers to workshop!
STEM - Science | STEM-tastic - The Snowman Challenge
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Join us as we dive into science activities during this month of STEM-tastic. Recommended for grades 3-5.
STEM - Science | Jr. Einstein
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Centerville Branch
Join us for STEM activities for Kindergarten to Second Graders! Today is all about snow.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Dec 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Dec 07, 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.
Rescheduled
Book Club | Facts First: James Patterson - Nonfiction Book Club
Thu, Dec 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Thursday, December 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Grayson Branch
Join us to delve into the intriguing life of James Patterson with his own words in his autobiography, aptly named "James Patterson: the Stories of My Life".
STEM - Mathematics | Math Club
Thu, Dec 07, 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.
Book Club | Facts First: James Patterson - Nonfiction Book Club
Thu, Dec 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Grayson Branch
Join us to delve into the intriguing life of James Patterson with his own words in his autobiography, aptly named "James Patterson: the Stories of My Life".
Health & Wellness | Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group
Thu, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us at the Dacula Branch to discuss issues and mental health involving the care of your loved ones with Alzheimer's.
Culinary Arts | Winter Bento Boxes
Thu, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come learn how to make a winter themed healthy lunch that your child will be excited to eat!
This event is full
Arts | Comics Club - How Comics Work
Thu, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us as we discuss how comics work, and the essential elements you need to understand, in order to make your own comics.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Dec 07, 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!
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Arts | Bad Art Night
Thu, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Life can be stressful between work, bills, etc. Take a load off and come paint some bad art with your friends at the library!
Learning Labs | Intro to Photoshop for Extreme Beginners
Thu, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Five Forks Branch
Does Photoshop seem intimidating? For those who have minimal Photoshop experience or absolutely none at all, attend this event to start learning Photoshop from scratch!
Author Talk | Meet Author Paige Watts - "What's With Atlanta?"
Thu, Dec 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Travel writer and Atlanta local Paige Watts will talk about her new book, 'What's With Atlanta?", where she dives deep into the history and culture of Atlanta.
Citizenship | Immigration Legal Screening Clinic - Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta (AAAJ)
Fri, Dec 08, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Study Room #156,Lilburn Study Room #155
Join Gwinnett County Public Library and Asian Americans Advancing Justice for a FREE immigration legal screening clinic.
Register
Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!
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Early Learning | Toddler Time
Fri, Dec 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch
Join Ms. Sarah for a storytime for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under. Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to our littlest readers!
Learning Labs | Branding for Small Business
Fri, Dec 08, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Do you have a brand or are you thinking of creating one? Then, come join us in learning all about branding and how to make it work for you and your company.
Consumer Education | Thrifty Holiday Shopping
Fri, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snellville Branch
Learn how to save money while shopping for the holidays!
STEM - Technology | Code Collaborators: Draw with Code!
Fri, Dec 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Are you an artist? Are you interested in programming? Join us to learn about pair programming, then have some fun and de-stress by coding your own masterpiece!!
Health & Wellness | Hands-only CPR
Sat, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lilburn Branch
Providing CPR immediately following a cardiac emergency can highly increase the chance of survival.
Canceled
STEM - Science | STEM Saturdays
Sat, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lilburn Branch
Enjoy storytime and then participate in a STEM-related craft experiment.
Early Learning | Adaptive Reading Storytime (in Spanish) - Hora de cuento con técnicas de lectura adaptativas
Sat, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Learn adaptive reading techniques in order to stimulate early language skills with your little one! Aprende técnicas adaptativas de lectura para estimular las habilidades de lenguaje de tus niños.
Early Learning | Preschool Exploration
Sat, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Join us for a preschool program beyond storytime - we will have fun activities for everyone to enjoy and learn about different topics every month!
Consumer Education | Social Security 101 Workshop
Sat, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom
Is 2024 the year you decide to retire? Learn everything you want to know about Social Security and speak with a specialist.
Author Talk - Finding Gobi with Dion Leonard
Sat, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join bestselling author and ultramarathoner Dion Leonard as he talks about his book Finding Gobi, an inspirational, heartwarming & true story of a man & his best friend.
Canceled
Literacy | Reindeer Alphabet Bingo
Sat, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
This game of reindeer bingo is a great festive way to learn the different letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make!
Health & Wellness | Be Red Cross Ready - Home Fires
Sat, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Are you and your family prepared in the event of a fire in your home?
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Children are invited to read to a trained, friendly dog registered with Therapy Dogs International. Reading materials are based on a monthly theme.
Learning Labs | 3D Designing Keychains
Sat, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Learning Lab Makerspace #1
Design your very own custom keychain and learn how to 3D print it! Registration required.
This event is full
Hobbies | It's SEW Amazing: Threads of Heritage
Sat, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Do you have a passion for African Textiles? Then this program is for you!
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Genealogy | Genealogy Club
Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Get together with fellow family history enthusiasts to discuss genealogy resources and get advice on researching your family tree. Topics vary at every meeting, guided by the interests of attendees.
Rescheduled
Learning Lab | Robotics: EV3 Color Sensor
Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Sunday, December 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Code one of our pre-built robots to sense colors!
Education | Homework Help - K-5
Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dacula Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers at the Dacula Branch can help!
STEM - Technology | Coding with Scratch
Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us as we complete make a Santa tracker using CodeLab and play other coding games
Learning Labs | Lithophane 3D Printing - Ball Ornament
Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join the Learning Labs as we learn how to prepare and print a customizable Ball Ornament using our 3D printers!
Family | Stuffed Animal Sleepover in Whoville!
Sat, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grayson Branch
"Every Who down in Whoville liked the Library a lot, So they brought their stuffed animals, their favorite ones they got! Bring your favorite stuffed animal with you to a cheerful Whoville-themed storytime to sing Seussian songs, read cozy books, enjoy a craft, then tuck your stuffed friend in for a cozy sleepover at the library! The next day, your heart will grow three sizes when you see all the adventures they had at their library sleepover through a fun photo album."
Book Talk | Yule Ball - Harry Potter Party!
Sat, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us for a night of well mannered frivolity during this after-hours event at the Dacula Branch!
Canceled
Literacy | Library Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Come to the library to participate in a scavenger hunt to find all we have to offer! Complete the scavenger hunt to uncover a hidden message and collect a prize!
Learning Lab | Robotics: EV3 Color Sensor
Sun, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Code one of our pre-built robots to sense colors!
STEM | Coding: NASA's Space Jam!
Sun, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Norcross Branch
Create a solar system that really rocks! Learn about music, astronomy, and coding in this self-guided activity (no coding experience required).
This event is full
Culinary Arts | Quali-Teatime Coasters
Sun, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Create your own tea blend and enjoy drinking it as you design a cork coaster to take home!
Family | Caregivers Wisdom Circle
Sun, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
We'd like to offer caregivers a sanctuary to decompress, rejuvenate, and network with other caregivers who are on a similar path.
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Literacy | Reading Buddies
Sun, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.
Gaming | Chess Club
Sun, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. Second Sunday of every month.
STEM - Science | Science Library: Edible Science - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+
Mon, Dec 11, All day
Virtual
Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Mon, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!
Early Learning | baby & Me
Mon, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah at the Duluth Branch for a special monthly storytime designed for babies! Lap bounces, songs, stories, and play will introduce your littlest one to all things language and learning.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, Dec 11, 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).
Canceled
Education | Computer Classes - Google Workspace & Docs
Mon, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Centerville Branch
Join us in a 3 week session dive into Google Workspace and build your Google Docs skills.
Education | Homework Help
Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!
Family | A World of Pure Imagination
Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Get the whole family excited about the upcoming movie, Wonka, with activities based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grayson Branch
Learn and practice read-aloud skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy!
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us in person for Conversations in English on Mondays!
STEM - Engineering | DIY Santa Letters Mailbox
Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us to build your very own Santa's Letters Mailbox! This event is intended for Ages 7-11 with help from their caregiver. Registration Required.
This event is full
Book Club | Virtual Rainbow Book Club
Mon, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Attention LGBTQIA2S+ community! Please join us for our Virtual Rainbow Book Club. We will be reading Guncle by Steven Rowley.
Family | Evening Storytime
Mon, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for a special nighttime storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes... pajamas are encouraged! For children of all ages with a caregiver.
Canceled
Familia | Programa de Parentalidad Positiva - Presentado por Ser Familia
Mon, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Norcross Branch
Triple P (Programa de Parentalidad Positiva) brinda a padres y madres de familia estrategias simples y prácticas para ayudarlos a manejar el comportamiento de sus hijos, prevenir el desarrollo de problemas y fomentar una vida fuerte y saludable.
Culinary Arts | Cooking the Books Club
Mon, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Making recipes from this month's book selection, "Baking for the Holidays" by Sarah Kieffer. Come in to discuss and discover the best tips and tricks for making your meals the tastiest they can be.
Book Club | Harry Potter Book Club! - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+
Tue, Dec 12, All day
Virtual
Share your love of the Harry Potter universe with other fans!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 3 and under.
Early Education | Toddler Time
Tue, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Help toddlers, age 2 and under, learn to be attentive and follow directions, develop a love of stories and books, and develop reading readiness skills.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more! Targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join us at the Five Forks branch for Toddler Time! We spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs targeting the developmental needs of toddlers.
Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Tue, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!
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Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!
Early Learning | Baby and Me
Tue, Dec 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special lapsit storytime for infants. This program will introduce books, rhymes, songs, and sensory play to babies and their parent or caregiver. Using movement activities and baby sign language, infants will discover a variety of ways to interact with others!
Canceled
Education | Computer Classes - Google Workspace & Docs
Tue, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Centerville Branch
Join us in a 3 week session dive into Google Workspace and build your Google Docs skills.
Book Club | Mystery and Crime Novels - The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith
Tue, Dec 12, 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 Silkworm by Robert Galbraith.
Education | IDD - Open Your World Book Club - Adults/Teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Tue, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories.
STEM - Technology | VR Field Trip - The South Pole
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Come take a field trip in VR and experience some of the world's wonders firsthand! This month, bring your warmest jacket and come explore the South Pole!
STEM - Technology | History Seekers - Ada Lovelace and Women in Technology
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Celebrate Ada Lovelace's birthday with us as we learn about the history of computers and women in STEM! Then try your hand at programming with our coding robot, Cubetto.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids - Fried Bannock Bread
Tue, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
A cooking program for children and their accompanying adults.
This event is full
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Language Learning | French Club
Tue, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grayson Branch
Bonjour! Join us for an exciting time filled with games, songs, mini-lessons, and more, all in French! This month, learn about Alsace, France!
Community | Create a Gnome and Its Storybook!
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch
Create a fun gnome and write a story about its adventures!
STEM - Mathematics | Winter Bingo
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
We all know that Bingo is fun to play, but do you know how it all began? Join us at the Five Forks branch to learn the history of Bingo, the concepts of odds and probability and play a wintery version of the game!
STEM - Technology | Holiday Card Making
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch
Making holiday cards using STEM skills.
Family | Light Up the Season
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Light up the Season, with cultural stories and crafts to celebrate December holidays.
Book Club | ATL Reads Virtual Book Club - "Hazards of Time Travel" by Joyce Carol Oates
Tue, Dec 12, 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.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snellville Branch
This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dacula Branch
This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners. Ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Join us for tummy time, fun sing-alongs, and stories for parent and baby bonding and an early educational start!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a morning of fun stories, rhymes, and songs that will promote early literacy and Kindergarten readiness skills!
Homeschool Hangout
Wed, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Find community with fellow homeschoolers! This month we will learn about The Winter Solstice.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs.
Early Learning | Music & Movement
Wed, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!
Education | Homeschool Hangout - The Art Of Geometry
Wed, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Gets homeschoolers excited about geometric art. Learn the basic principles of this of using the combination of math and art to create masterpieces.
STEM: Technology | Tower Garden Planting Party!
Wed, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us to learn about tower garden hydroponics and growing food
Hobbies | Awesome Art: Gingerbread House Ornaments
Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Budding artist? Join us! Create art with a variety of materials and methods. This month we will be decorating terracotta gingerbread house ornaments.
STEM - Engineering | Lego Challenge
Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us for an evening of LEGO fun! Children can build cities, creatures, robots, and more. Drop in and see what you can build with your family and friends.
Hobbies | Spin a Yarn - Crochet Along Part 2
Wed, Dec 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Practice your stitches and learn some new ones in this fun and intricate crochet along.
Learning Lab | Sewing Machine Basics
Wed, Dec 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Learning Lab
Learn to set up and operate a sewing machine.
This event is full
Education | Homework Help
Wed, Dec 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Canceled
Book Club | My First Book Club - Ages 12 - 15
Wed, Dec 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join our book club, find a new story you might love, and meet others who love reading as much as you do!
Hobbies | Guitar Club - For Tweens and Teens, Ages 10+
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Learn basic acoustic guitar skills!
Register
Family | Penguin Palooza Storytime!
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for a snowy storytime all about penguins! We?ll learn about penguins, sing silly songs, read penguin stories, and make a penguin craft!
Learning Labs | Intro to Green Screen
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Learning Lab
Learn the steps and basic tools for creating green screen videos in the Learning Lab. We'll explore lighting, cameras, and software used to create green screen videos.
Hobbies | Taylor Swift Party - For Tweens and Teens, Ages 10+
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Come celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday with us!
Culinary Arts | Table Manners & High Tea
Wed, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Do you know which fork to use for dessert? What about salad?
Book Club | The Murder With Friends Chapter! - Our Virtual Murder Mystery Book Club
Wed, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Join us for a friendly and enlightening discussion about the novel Best In Snow by David Rosenfelt.
STEM | NASA @ My Library: Geminids Meteor Shower
Wed, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Norcross Branch
Learn about meteors, why meteor showers occur, and where to look in the night sky for the best odds of spotting the Geminids.
Book Club | Rainbow Reads
Wed, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us every month for a discussion of LGBTQIA+ literature! This month, we'll be reading "Kiss Her Once For Me" by Alison Cochrun.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dacula Branch
This program introduces children to early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, playing, and writing. Ages 3-5.
Early Education | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
The program is open for kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 14, 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, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join us at the Five Forks Library for our Preschool Storytime. We spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get your preschooler ready to learn. Ages 3ish-5.
Community | Norcross Connect - Awaken Your Scent-sory Mind
Thu, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come socialize with members of your community while learning a new skill.
Early Learning | Toddler Story Time
Thu, Dec 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Promoting early literacy skills by listening to stories, fingerplays, and singing songs. Gaining cognitive benefits and improving language skills through communication, listening, memory, and imagination.
Early Learning | Baby and Me
Thu, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Develop your baby?s pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.
Education | Homeschool Hangout - Candy Cane Engineering
Thu, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Homeschoolers - Use your engineering, problem solving and math skills to design a randomly assigned structure that incorporates a candy cane. We will be working in teams.
Book Club | Hybrid Book Club - The Rose Code
Thu, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us for a friendly discussion on The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
Book Club | The Next Chapter Suwanee Book Club
Thu, Dec 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion on "My Sister's Keeper" by Jodi Picoult.
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
Book Club | Kids Book Club - Winter Reading
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Each month we will pick a theme for our kid's book club.
Family | The Generation Games!
Thu, Dec 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Snellville Branch
Come and join us as we celebrate the unique and different generations of family members!
STEM - Science | Space Science - Trip to Mars
Thu, Dec 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grayson Branch
Have you ever wondered what it's really like to go to space? Join us for a pretend mission to Mars and learn about the people who help make a space mission happen and the things that have to go right for it to work!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics
Thu, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Learning Lab
Do you have an idea for a sewing project, but you're not sure how to use a sewing machine? This program is for you!
Registration opens Thursday, November 30 2023 at 9:00am
Gaming | Magic: The Gathering
Thu, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Come take a dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering! Open to beginners and experienced players alike.
Explore the Library | Reading Resources - Winter Reads with GCPL
Thu, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Want to cozy up with a cup of cocoa and your favorite book? Maybe you want to read magazines or scholarly articles too! Come to this program to learn about the wide variety of ways that the Library can support your reading needs this winter.
Early Learning | Evening Storytime
Thu, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us for an evening storytime the whole family can enjoy together.
Learning Labs | Create Your Own Podcast
Thu, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Are you interested in starting a podcast? Register for our 2-hour workshop where we cover equipment, recording/editing, and publishing your podcast.
Registration opens Thursday, November 30 2023 at 9:00am
Education | Testing Secrets - GED Prep
Thu, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Learn to conquer the GED! Join us as we explore the GED and discover the tools and resources available through the library that can prepare you for the challenge.
Learning Labs | Filmmaking Basics
Thu, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Five Forks Branch
Filmmaking is an increasingly popular profession and hobby. Attend this program to delve into what filmmaking entails in the modern age and start with the basics of film production.
Registration opens Thursday, November 30 2023 at 9:00am
Author Talk | Authors Kevin F. Adler & Donald W. Burnes - "When We Walk By"
Thu, Dec 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom
Authors Kevin F. Adler and Donald W. Burness discuss their new book "When We Walk By" - homelessness in America and how to end it.
Education | History's Mysteries - For Teens & Adults
Fri, Dec 15, 10:00am - 10:15am
Virtual
Explore mysteries from history!
Early Learning | Music & Movement
Fri, Dec 15, 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 | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!
Register
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Fri, Dec 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a storytime for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under. Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to our littlest readers!
Literacy | Doggie Tales
Sat, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Children ages 6-11 are invited to the Lawrenceville branch to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
Language Learning | Language Jam - Quick Lesson in Spanish
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch
It's Learn A New Language Month! Kick off the end of the year with learning a new language skill with GCPL resources.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dacula Branch
Learn and practice reading skills at the Dacula Branch with one-on-one time with a Reading Buddies Member.
Canceled
Language Learning | Practice Speaking Chinese!
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Do you speak English and are trying to learn Chinese? Do you speak Chinese and are trying to learn English? Come to the Suwanee Branch where you can practice your language skills with other community members!
Book Club | A Killer Book Club
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Please join fellow Mystery/Suspense enthusiasts to discuss our next choice, "The Family Upstairs" by Lisa Jewell
STEM - Science | Winter Science: Frost
Sat, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grayson Branch
What is frost and where does it come from? Join us to learn how frost is made and experiment with making frost yourself.
Book Club | Bring Your Own!
Sun, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Snellville Branch
Bring in your most recent read to share and talk about with other readers!
Literacy | Read with Mr. Bunbun
Sun, Dec 17, 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.
Canceled
Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing
Sun, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Centerville Branch
Join the Learning Labs as we show you the basics to 3D Printing!
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Sun, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.
Writing | Writing Studio - via Google Classroom
Mon, Dec 18, All day
Virtual
Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!
STEM - Science | Science Library: Edible Science - For Kids & Teens, Ages 8+
Mon, Dec 18, All day
Virtual
Learn about science through experiments, activities and booklists!
Canceled
Podcast | Spill Lit - A YA Podcast - Nutcracker Open a Good Book
Mon, Dec 18, All day
Virtual
GCPL's own podcast about YA literature!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson Branch for a special tummy time just for babies designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!
Early Learning | Baby & Me
Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join us for a special storytime just for babies (pre-walkers) designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Mon, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Mon, Dec 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs! For children, ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult(s).
Education | Typing Class for Kids
Mon, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
Catch up on some typing skills at the Dacula branch during winter break! For ages 6-11; registration required.
This event is full
STEM - Science | Hibernation! Who does it? And How?
Mon, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Bears hibernate but who else?? Come and learn more about hibernation and the critters that do it, and make a fun little cozy critter to take home with you!
Explore the Library | A Library Mystery - The Cookie Caper
Mon, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
The library has everything for their holiday cookie program except for the chosen cookbook. A Grinch has made off with the book and it's up to you to find out who before cookie day is ruined.
Education | Homework Help
Mon, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Book Club | Adult Fiction Book Club
Mon, Dec 18, 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.
Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club - The Boy by Tami Hoag
Mon, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grayson Branch
A crime, a disappearance, or a mysterious happening...if trouble's brewing, it may be on our menu! Join Grayson's Mystery Book Club in reading this month's selection, The Boy by Tami Hoag.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Do you want to improve your English conversational skills? Then join us in person for Conversations in English on Mondays!
Early Learning | Bilingual Storytime
Mon, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs in English and Spanish! For children of all ages and an accompanying adult(s).
Canceled
Book Club | Children's Fantasy Book Club - The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
Mon, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
A fantasy book club adventure for pre-adolescent children. The event will feature a discussion of the book, and a fun activity based on the novel: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Canceled
Arts | Artist in Focus - Basquiat
Mon, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join us for our Artist in Focus program! Including painting and trivia for teens, centered on the well-renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Book Club | Themed Book Club for Adults
Mon, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Join us at TradeWind Coffee Co. for a friendly discussion about books that fit this month's theme: "Winter", any book set during winter!
Book Club | Harry Potter Book Club! - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+
Tue, Dec 19, All day
Virtual
Share your love of the Harry Potter universe with other fans!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 3 and under.
Early Education | Toddler Time
Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Help toddlers, age 2 and under, learn to be attentive and follow directions, develop a love of stories and books, and develop reading readiness skills.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more! Targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join us at the Five Forks branch for Toddler Time! We spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs targeting the developmental needs of toddlers.
Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Patty for an interactive virtual storytime!
Register
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs!
Environment | Nature Nerds: Project FeederWatch
Tue, Dec 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Norcross Branch
Learn about Project FeederWatch - a winter survey of birds that visit feeders at backyards, nature centers, community areas, and other locales!
Education | Typing Class for Kids
Tue, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
Catch up on some typing skills at the Dacula branch during winter break! For ages 6-11; registration required.
This event is full
Learning Labs | Circuit Playground Express - Holiday Lights
Tue, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Learning Lab Makerspace #1
Learn how to use the Circuit Playground Express circuit board by programming holiday lights and sounds!
Book Club | Korean Reading Club Atlanta
Tue, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Korean Reading Club for adults will present ?Zorba the Greek? by Nikos Kazantzakis in December to share thoughts and opinions.
Genealogy | Genealogy Club
Tue, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Get together with fellow family history enthusiasts to discuss genealogy resources and get advice on researching your family tree. Topics vary at every meeting, guided by the interests of attendees.
Education | IDD - Open Your World Book Club - Adults/Teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Tue, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories.
Family | Christmas Around the World
Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Journey around the world with us to learn how other countries celebrate the holidays!
Education | Learn how to write a letter
Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join the Peachtree Corners branch to learn how to write a letter for any occasion and how letters travel throughout the United States.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy for 30 minutes.
Education | Learn How to Write a Letter
Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join the Peachtree Corners branch to learn how to write a letter for any occasion and how letters travel throughout the United States.
Family | DIY gifts - Embroidery Photo Frames
Tue, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Students and Caretakers! Join us as we create embroidery photo frames, a perfect gift for anyone on your list for this upcoming holiday season.
This event is full
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Education | Homework Help
Tue, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Community | Math Club - Pokemon Card Game
Tue, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Snellville Branch
Build your math and critical thinking skills as you play the Pokemon Card Game.
Gaming | Chess Knight - A Fun Club
Tue, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Love to play chess or interested in learning to play? Join us twice a month for an hour of gameplay. All levels and ages are welcome.
Early Learning | Pajama Storytime
Tue, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and join Ms. Sarah for a special half hour evening storytime. Listen to fun stories, songs, and rhymes during this fun-filled night. Pajamas are encouraged!
Hobbies | Wrap and Yap
Tue, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Patrons can bring gifts that need to be wrapped ahead of the Christmas holiday to be wrapped with a staff member. Supplies are limited. While supplies last.
Writing | Budding Authors' Writing Club
Tue, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Attention all aspiring writers! Do you find yourself yearning to unleash your imagination into the written word but are unsure of where to begin? Join us for our monthly Writing Club to help you grow as a writer and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for writing!
Early Learning | Polar Express Storytime
Tue, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Come to the Suwanee Library in your bedtime best as we celebrate the holiday season with a special reading of "The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsburg and crafts! Pajamas are welcomed and encouraged!
Book Club| Moonlighting Book Club
Tue, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room
Join us on the third Tuesday of every month to discuss a preselected book. This month's book is The Mask Collectors by Ruvanee Pietersz Vilhauer.
Community | Cryptid Creatures Club - For Tweens & Teens, Grades 4+
Wed, Dec 20, All day
Virtual
CALLING ALL FANS OF CREEPY CREATURES!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snellville Branch
This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dacula Branch
This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners. Ages 2 and under.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a morning of fun stories, rhymes, and songs that will promote early literacy and Kindergarten readiness skills!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 20, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!
Education | Typing Class for Kids
Wed, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dacula Branch
Catch up on some typing skills at the Dacula branch during winter break! For ages 6-11; registration required.
This event is full
STEM - Science | Pokemon Safari
Wed, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dacula Branch
Come learn about animals, design you own pokemon, and fill out your pokedex!
Early Learning | Fairy Tales Around the World - Denmark
Wed, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lawrenceville Branch
Join us for a global storytime featuring stories from Denmark! This month, we'll be featuring "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen and a themed activity.
Education | Homework Help
Wed, Dec 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Literacy | Evening Storytime with Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Wed, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join us for a fun Winter Storytime and craft activity with your furry friend. Then tuck them in at the Library. Follow their overnight adventure the next day with a digital photo album.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dacula Branch
This program introduces children to early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, playing, and writing. Ages 3-5.
Early Education | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
The program is open for kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join Ms. Becca at the Grayson branch for our Preschool Storytime, featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Five Forks Branch - Five Forks Meeting Room
Join us at the Five Forks Library for our Preschool Storytime. We spend a fun-filled half hour reading books and singing songs that will be sure to get your preschooler ready to learn. Ages 3ish-5.
Early Learning | Toddler Story Time
Thu, Dec 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Norcross Branch
Promoting early literacy skills by listening to stories, fingerplays, and singing songs. Gaining cognitive benefits and improving language skills through communication, listening, memory, and imagination.
Early Learning | Baby and Me
Thu, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Develop your baby?s pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.
Book Club | Cozy Mystery Book Club
Thu, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join us on the third Thursday of every month to discuss a preselected Cozy Mystery book. This month's book is "Killers of a Certain Age" by Deanna Raybourn.
Education | Homeschool Hangout - Hibernation
Thu, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room
Join us for our exciting program series exploring science with hands-on activites!
Health & Wellness | Georgia Family & Wellbeing Series - Advocating for Children and Family Wellbeing
Thu, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Our goal is to bring people together to have a conversation around family health and well-being.
STEM - Science | Pokemon Safari
Thu, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dacula Branch
Come learn about animals, design you own pokemon, and fill out your pokedex!
Community | Dungeons, Dragons, and Donuts
Thu, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dacula Branch
Come to this program to meet like-minded teens and solve problems in a short-form campaign.
Education | Homework Help
Thu, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Collins Hill Branch
Need help with your homework? Our volunteer homework helpers can help!
Language Learning | Movies in English
Thu, Dec 21, 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!
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Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Dec 21, 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, Dec 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
STEM - Mathematics | Math Club
Thu, Dec 21, 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.
Literacy | Harry Potter Jeopardy
Thu, Dec 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Come test your Harry Potter knowledge with this fun take on the classic game of Jeopardy! Whether you have read just one book or all of them, or even if you just love the movies, we invite you to join us for this magical event.
Health & Wellness | Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group
Thu, Dec 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join us at the Dacula Branch to discuss issues and mental health involving the care of your loved ones with Alzheimer's.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Dec 21, 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!
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Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Dec 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!
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Early Learning | Toddler Time
Fri, Dec 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a storytime for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under. Enjoy engaging books, music, and rhymes to introduce storytime to our littlest readers!
STEM - Science | Pokemon Safari
Fri, Dec 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dacula Branch
Come learn about animals, design you own pokemon, and fill out your pokedex!
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Snellville Branch
This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes, and movement activities to introduce storytime to our youngest listeners.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Snellville Branch
Join in the fun with your preschool child as we listen to stories, play games, and sing songs.
Early Learning | Baby and Me
Thu, Dec 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
*CANCELLED* Develop your baby's pre-literacy skills during this special storytime for infants.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Thu, Dec 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!
Family | Kanopy Movie Night - Ernest & Celestine, Winter Tales
Thu, Dec 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Centerville Branch
Join us for a family-friendly movie night brought to you by Kanopy.
Early Learning | Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets
Fri, Dec 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime!
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Literacy | Read to Mr. Bunbun
Fri, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Hop on over to the storytime pit to share a tale with Mr. Bunbun, the Havana rabbit, who is an excellent listener.
Education | IDD Your Best Life
Fri, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Pat Satterfield of the Dunamis Educational Foundation presents monthly life skills classes for adults and teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and their family member or caregiver. The topic for February is "Accessing Community Resources".
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