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Writing | Writing Studio

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2024-03-21 00:00:00 2024-03-21 23:59:00 America/New_York Writing | Writing Studio Join our Google Classroom for creative writers! Virtual -

Thursday, March 21
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Add to Calendar 2024-03-21 00:00:00 2024-03-21 23:59:00 America/New_York Writing | Writing Studio Join our Google Classroom for creative writers! Virtual -

Join our Google Classroom for creative writers!

Do you enjoy writing? Are you looking for inspiration? Join this class and find fun writing prompts, book lists for aspiring writers, and share your stories with us! Each month we will suggest a subject to try but any type of submission is welcome.

Click this link to join. (To join, you will need to a Gmail or Google account to participate.) 

March's topic is: Writing in First Person!

Presented by Youth Services

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ | Ages 16-18 |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing |

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Mon, Jun 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Wed, Jun 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Jun 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime
Thu, Jun 25, 10:15am - 11:15am
Norcross Branch
Join us for tummy time, stories, parent-and-baby bonding, and some fun sing-alongs for an early educational start!
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 25, 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.
Kindergarten Readiness | ABC 123: Kindergarten, Here We Come
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join us to celebrate learning our alphabet with stories and early literacy activities!
Summer Reading | Prehistoric Nation Visit
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mountain Park Branch
Learn about dinosaurs with our guest presenters, Prehistoric Nation! Meet a lifelike, walking dinosaur and get excited about these incredible prehistoric creatures.
Health & Wellness | Library Play Day - with LiveHealthy Gwinnett
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Join LiveHealthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive health lessons, fun games, crafts and more!
Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch
Join us for a special storytime just for babies (pre-walkers) designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!
Early Learning | Summer Family Storytime
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Norcross Branch
Come join us for a Summer Storytime at Norcross! Let's read some fun family stories with fun songs for movement and engagement!
Education | Launchpad Explorers
Thu, Jun 25, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Centerville Branch
Today we are exploring one of our coolest kid-friendly devices today, LaunchPads. Our LaunchPads today will focus on language and literacy.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!
Summer Reading | Prehistoric Nation Visit
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Centerville Branch
Learn about dinosaurs with our guest presenters, Prehistoric Nation! Meet a lifelike, walking dinosaur and get excited about these incredible prehistoric creatures.
STEM - Science | Prehistoric Explorers - A 7-Week Dino STEM Series
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Prehistoric Explorers is a 7-week STEM adventure camp that invites students on an exciting journey into the world of dinosaurs. Through hands-on activities and interactive exploration, participants discover what dinosaurs were, how fossils form, and the legacy these prehistoric creatures left behind.
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STEM - Science | Roll & Draw - Dinos!
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain Park Branch
Join us at the library to learn about dinosaur anatomy as we create our very own dinosaurs!
Language Learning | Movies in English
Thu, Jun 25, 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 conversation, and listening skills!
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STEM - Science | The Dynamic Diet of Dinosaurs
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grayson Branch
Did you know that most dinosaurs were actually plant-eaters? Discover how paleontologists use fossilized teeth to uncover dinosaur diets, then build a delicious, edible model of a dinosaur's toothy mouth!
STEM - Science | Dinosaurs in Your Backyard
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centerville Branch
Did you know there are still dinosaurs living all around us? Join us for a fun program about avian dinosaurs, and make your own feathered friend to take home.
Summer Reading | Prehistoric Nation Visit
Thu, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Learn about dinosaurs with our guest presenters, Prehistoric Nation! Meet a lifelike, walking dinosaur and get excited about these incredible prehistoric creatures.
STEM - Technology | Lego Robots 101
Thu, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lilburn Branch
Learn how to build and program a robot with Lego SPIKE! Recommended for ages 10+.
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Gaming | Chess Club
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Come play, learn, converse, and grow! Learn the basics and play chess in a friendly environment.
STEM - Science | Little Paleontologist
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Come and learn all about paleontology. Practice being a paleontologist as you dig for your own dinosaur fossils.
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Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Attend this weekly program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged.
Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets
Fri, Jun 26, 9:00am - 9:20am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!
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Health & Wellness | Library Play Day - With Live Healthy Gwinnett
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room
Join Live Healthy Gwinnett for a Library Play Day where families can enjoy interactive play, fun games, crafts, and more!
Summer Reading | Dinolympics
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grayson Branch
Join us for an energetic program that will test out your child's balance and coordination through imaginative play and movement! This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via *Google Meets
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual
Join Ms. Sarah for a virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 3-5!
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Early Learning | Toddler Time
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime designed for babies and toddlers 2 and under.
Summer Reading | Jurassic Drop! - Adventures in Water Conservation
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room
Discover how our water is the same water from millions of years ago...
Book Club | The Homeschool Book Guild
Fri, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dacula Branch
Join our homeschool teen book club as we discuss 'The First State of Being' by Erin Entrada Kelly, a novel exploring friendship, identity, and living in the present.
STEM - Science | Dinos and the Mystery of Continental Drift
Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Learn about the fossil discoveries that taught us how the earth's continents dance together, apart, and together again, through demonstrations, interactive puzzles, dichotomous keys, and a trip to the local continental divide.
Learning Labs | CosMania Series - Cosplays that Complement
Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace
Learn methods to make a costume more comfortable and flattering.
Early Learning | Weekend Storytime
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
This storytime uses simple books, music, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers
Writing | Unearth a Story - Teen Summer Writing Retreat
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 3:30pm
Lilburn Branch
A day-long writing retreat designed for teens! Learn more about creative writing, storytelling, personal statement essays for college applications, and more. Presenters are published authors and members of the Atlanta Writers Club.
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Learning Labs | CosMania Series - Intro to Cricut
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hamilton Mill Branch - Hamilton Mill Makerspace & Recording Studio
This Cosmania session focuses on using the Cricut vinyl cutter to create decorations or iron-on designs for your cosplays.
Learning Labs | Cosmania Series: Intro to 3D printing
Sun, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Snellville Branch
Learn the basics of 3D Printing!
Learning Labs | Learning Labs Magic (The Gathering)
Sun, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join the Learning Labs as we embark on a quest to create free accessories and custom cards to heighten your Magic The Gathering gaming experience! Now sponsored by Magikids! Stay to the end to get free booster packs!
Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime
Mon, Jun 29, 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!
Summer Reading | Prehistoric Nation Visit
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duluth Branch
Learn about dinosaurs with our guest presenters, Prehistoric Nation! Meet a lifelike, walking dinosaur and get excited about these incredible prehistoric creatures.
Early Learning | Baby & Me Storytime
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join Ms. Mirka for a special tummy time to help your little one build confidence in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills! Perfect for pre-walkers, ages 1 and under.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Snellville Branch
Practice conversational English with non-native speakers. Work on pronunciation and new vocabulary words. Learn about your local library and the free digital resources.
Computer Literacy | Computer Basics
Mon, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Join us for an informative computer class that will go over the very basics of using computers and how they function. This will be a two-part class designed for computer beginners that want to learn how to use laptops.
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Jobs & Careers | Discovering Resume Basics
Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Centerville Branch
Join our program where we'll guide you through the essential elements of creating a standout resume. Learn how to effectively showcase your skills, experiences, and achievements while understanding formatting and design tips. Perfect for teens and adults!
Summer Reading | Prehistoric Nation Visit
Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Suwanee Branch
Learn about dinosaurs with our guest presenters, Prehistoric Nation! Meet a lifelike, walking dinosaur and get excited about these incredible prehistoric creatures.
Culinary Arts | Food Camp: Having Fun with Physical Activity - Power up Parents & Children!
Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Let's get moving! Families will learn how being active and making smart snack choices helps their bodies feel strong, happy, and energized.
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Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Snellville Branch
Join us to practice reading skills and become an active reader!
Health & Wellness | What is Nålbinding? - History of Knitting
Mon, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grayson Branch
Discover the ancient roots of fiber arts in this hands-on workshop exploring Nålbinding, the precursor to modern knitting.
STEM - Science | Sky Giants - Flying Prehistoric Animals
Mon, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dacula Branch
Learn about the massive flying creatures that dominated the sky during the age of the dinosaurs.
Language Learning | Basic English for Korean Speakers
Mon, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room
Looking to learn English as a native Korean speaker? Join us on Mondays at 4:00 p.m. at the Norcross Library to learn English in a fun and welcoming setting with a bilingual instructor.
Summer Reading | Prehistoric Nation Visit
Mon, Jun 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Collins Hill Branch
Learn about dinosaurs with our guest presenters, Prehistoric Nation! Meet a lifelike, walking dinosaur and get excited about these incredible prehistoric creatures.
Learning Labs | CosMania Series - Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Makerspace
This Cosmania session focuses on how to use our 3D printing equipment and software to print your own cosplay props and accessories.
STEM - Technology | Digital Literacy Workshop
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room
Are you interested in learning more about technology, but you don't know where to start? Join us for a Digital Literacy 8-week workshop series where participants will learn about computers, the internet, and email basics.
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Language Learning | Conversations in English
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Non-native English speakers who want to strengthen their conversational skills, build fluency, and increase confidence in using English through interactive discussions, engaging activities, and practical assignments.
Community | Knitted Together
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Join us in knitting and crocheting while connecting with other community members! All skill levels are welcome.
Jobs & Careers | Resume for ESL - A Resume Writing Workshop for English Language Learners
Mon, Jun 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch
Resume for ESL is a workshop for adult English learners who want to create or improve a professional resume. Participants will learn resume vocabulary, practice writing work experience, and leave with a completed resume draft.
Language Learning | Conversations in English
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hamilton Mill Branch
Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!
Community | Tummy Time
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Playtime for pre-walker babies and their parents/caregivers to meet other families in the community.
Literacy | Reading Buddies
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mountain Park Branch
Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Jun 30, 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, with a caregiver.
Early Learning | Toddler Time
Tue, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
This storytime uses simple books, songs, rhymes and movement activities to introduce early literacy skills to our youngest customers.
Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lilburn Branch
Storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read with stories, games, and songs! For children 3-5 years and their caregivers.
Learning Labs | CosMania! Series - CosMania! Series: Prop Making 101
Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duluth Branch
Learn to make your own props with foam and 3d printing.
Learning Labs | Podcasting For Your Business
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Snellville Branch - Snellville Recording Studio
Learn the basics of making a podcast to promote your business!
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Education | Ancient Emojis - Decoding the Past
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room
Learn how to read hieroglyphics and write your own secret messages, and only you and your friends can read them.
Early Learning | Dino Storytime - Prehistoric Pals!
Tue, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Centerville Branch
Welcome to Prehistoric Pals! Today, we are going on a dinosaur story time adventure.
Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club
Tue, Jun 30, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. These books are provided by the library and encourage participants to come into the library to check out the physical copies to read along. We use adapted novels and short stories. In June, we will begin reading "The Invisible Man" by H.G. Wells.
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Hobbies | T-Rex Counted Cross Stitch Embroidery
Tue, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Join us as we learn how to create a T-Rex using the counted cross stitch embroidery technique!
Learning Labs | Game Makers Group
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Meeting Room
This is a weekly discussion group where we will cover a wide array of game-making topics and provide optional challenges and projects for aspiring game creators.
Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peachtree Corners Branch - Peachtree Corners Makerspace and Recording Studio
Learn to use the library's sewing machines. Registration required.
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Gaming | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peachtree Corners Branch
Come to learn how to play, learn more about, and/or come enjoy the classic board games of chess and checkers!
Writing | Budding Authors Teen Writing Club - Dinotopia
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grayson Branch
Join us to discuss your creative writing ideas and connect with like-minded people who share your passion for writing. This month, we'll be writing stories set in a world where humans coexist with dinosaurs!
Education | Great Dinosaur Challenge - Facts and Trivia
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room
Explore the incredible world of dinosaurs in this 4 week educational program. Participants will learn about different dinosaur species and then test their knowledge in a trivia game!
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