Education | Homeschool Hangout - Gwinnett County Public Library

Tue, May 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, with a caregiver.

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way. For kids ages 2 and under.

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Come join us for Toddler Time! We read, sing and play in this storytime designed to target the developmental needs of toddlers.

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for Toddler Time! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. This program is designed to meet the developmental needs of toddlers, ages 1-2, and their caregivers.

Tue, May 12, 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 Storytime

Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Toddler Storytime! Where we read stories, enjoy music & movement while exploring early literacy in a fun group setting for children ages 0 through 2.

Early Learning | Baby & Me

Tue, May 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join Ms. Nikki for a special tummy time just for babies designed to get them comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills! For pre-walkers, ages 1 and under.

Computer Literacy | Artificial Intelligence 101

Tue, May 12, 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 ages 3-5 years and their caregivers.

Tue, May 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Learn the basics of artificial intelligence and computational linguistics.

Registration is now closed

Education | IDD: Open Your World Book Club

Tue, May 12, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Open Your World Online Book Clubs are for readers and aspiring readers to continue building their literacy skills by reading and discussing stories together. We use adapted novels and short stories. In May, we will finish reading "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare.

Education | Homework Help

Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Volunteers provide free homework help sessions for students (grade 1-8) who need one-on-one help with their homework and assignments.

Education | Homework Help

Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.

Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students. On a first-come, first-served basis. Students must bring a homework assignment.

Culinary Arts | Instant Pot Thai Basil Fried Rice - Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Gaming | Chess & Go

Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Play the strategy games Chess and Go in a friendly environment.

Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Love spring food but hate to heat up your kitchen? Learn how to make a healthy spring favorite in the Instant Pot.

STEM- Mathmatics | Art Club - Drawing Mandalas

Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Enhance fine motor skills and focus your mind by learning to draw intricate mandala designs.

Health & Wellness | Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grayson Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer Reading Buddy! Reading aloud to a buddy helps build confidence, increase fluency, and understanding. Designed for children in grades 1 - 5.

Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Meeting Room

Join us to discuss issues and mental health involving the care for your loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia.

Registration is now closed

Health & Wellness | Caregiver Support Group & Resources

Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Collins Hill Branch - Collins Hill Meeting Room

Caregivers are invited to a supportive, low-pressure conversation centered on connection and shared experience.

Gaming | Chess Boards and Checker Crowns

Tue, May 12, 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!

Book Club | Stitch & Tell

Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for Stitch & Tell, a creative book club where we explore different literary worlds, drink tea, and work on a fiber arts project. This month, we're discussing Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.

Language Learning | Crafting & Learning - Yasashii Japanese!

Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Interested in Japanese language and culture? Join us for a yasashii, or easy, beginner's program on learning the basic phonetic alphabets and make a related craft to help with your language learning journey!

Learning Labs | Game Makers Group

Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

New venue Five Forks Branch

This is a weekly discussion group where we will cover a wide array of game-making topics and provide optional challenges and projects for aspiring game creators.

Book Club | Gwinnett Reads - Banyan Moon by Thao Thai

Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming Zoom

Gwinnett Reads Book Club welcomes all who enjoy reading a variety of genres.

Registration is now closed

Health & Wellness | Chair Yoga

Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Centerville Branch

A beginner-friendly yoga program using a chair featuring simple poses and relaxation techniques that promote flexibility, mindfulness, and bonding. Open for all bodies and fitness levels to enjoy! Bring your own yoga mat or towel!

Wed, May 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.

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:15am

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a storytime just for preschoolers! Designed for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Join us 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.

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mountain Park Branch

Designed for babies and toddlers, this storytime uses simple books, music, and movement to introduce our youngest listeners to storytime. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your toddler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs! For children ages 0-2, and their caregivers.

Early Learning | Toddler Storytime

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for Toddler Time! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers ages 0-2 and their caregivers.

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Join us for a storytime just for the little ones! Designed for babies and toddlers, ages 2 and under.

Early Learning | Preschool Storytime Family

Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join Ms. Sarah for a half-hour storytime with stories, rhymes, and songs for preschool-aged children (ages 2-5).

Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come join us for stories, songs and activities to learn about different topics each month!

Computer Literacy | Norcross Connect: Basic AI programs

Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

This month, we will explore fundamental AI programs, including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Canva, and provide guidance on how to effectively use them.

Learning Labs | Intro to Green Screen

Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch - Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Makerspace,Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Recording Studio

Learn how to shoot and edit video using the green screen to change the appearance of your background location!

Early Learning | Music and Movement

Wed, May 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Storytimes promote the early literacy skills that help children become ready to read with stories, games and songs!

Wed, May 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick 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.

Community | Homeschool Hangout

Wed, May 13, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Mountain Park Branch

Preschool storytimes promote early literacy skills, which help children become ready to read and promote school readiness. Join in the fun with Ms. Montoya as your preschooler listens to stories, plays games, and sings songs!

Wed, May 13, 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Calling Homeschool Families! Please join us for a Homeschool Hangout!

Learning Labs | Beginner Sewing - Zipper Pouch

Wed, May 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Makerspace

Have you already taken the sewing basics course and want to practice your sewing? Join us to practice what you've learned by sewing your own zipper pouch!

Book Talks | Tropes & Tales - Mental Health in Fiction

Wed, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Take a closer look at the building blocks of storytelling. Each session explores a genre or author's signature elements - from common tropes to recurring themes- and includes interactive activities to help you discover new reads.

Education | Homeschool Hangout

Wed, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Our monthly get together for homeschooling families. This month we will learn about the Summer Reading Challenge and create a Summer Bucket List. Please note the change in date!

Senior Living | Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group - Community and Conversations

Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Centerville Branch

Welcome to Community and Conversations. We provide a safe space to share thoughts and experiences involving the care of your loved ones with Alzheimer's.

Learning Labs | Professional Podcast Equipment Training

Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lilburn Branch - Lilburn Recording Studio

Want to get into the podcasting business? Get started by learning how to use the video and audio equipment at the Lilburn Recording Studio!

This event is full

Education | Homeschool Hangout - Camouflage!

Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grayson Branch

Some animals have developed specific camouflage or mimicry tactics to fool their predators or prey. Join us this month to learn about those animal tactics and then do a science activity.

STEM - Science | Ready for Liftoff! Soda Bottle Rockets

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Join us to practice your reading skills and become an active reader! For ages 6-11.

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Norcross Branch

Ready for Liftoff! Learn about the chemical reaction that produces carbon dioxide gas by launching your own soda bottle rocket.

This event is full

Community | Sadako and the 1000 Cranes

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Celebrate Asian History Month by hearing the story of Sadako Sasaki and the 1,000 Cranes. Learn about how she inspired a peace movement and create a meaningful paper crane representing you.

Explore the Library | Library Scavenger Hunt

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Calling all children in grades K-5! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! Children are seen on a first-come basis.

Wed, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Collins Hill Branch

Join us for a Spring Scavenger through the library!

Hobbies | Awesome Art - Islamic Art

Wed, May 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Calling all children in grades 1-5! Join us to practice your reading skills with a Reading Buddy! Sessions will run on a first come, first served basis.

Wed, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Budding artist? Join us! Create art with a variety of materials and methods. (Please dress to be messy!)

Literacy | Literacy Learning: First Steps to Reading

Wed, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch - Norcross Meeting Room

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.

Wed, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Norcross Branch

Join us for a time of learning focused on reading. Using different fun and engaging ways for children to learn to recognize letters, phonics and short words to prepare for reading.

Early Learning | Literacy Lab

Wed, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Dacula Branch

Play literacy games and enjoy an interactive experience to build and improve reading comprehension, phonics skills, phonemic awareness, and a reading foundation.

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing

Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch - Suwanee Makerspace and Recording Studio

Learn the basics of 3D Printing with our Prusa 3D printers.

Jobs & Career | Resume Rehab - AI Strategies for Career Management

Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Join our workshop and update your career management skills. Learn about current best practices--including using AI resources and strategies to create or update your resume. Learn about Google Workspace and how to use your Gmail to create a resume. Audit your LinkedIn account and learn how Applicant Tracking Systems work. Registration is required.

Literacy | Reading Buddies Drop-in

Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Norcross Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a Volunteer Reading Buddy.

Author Talk | Karla Montalván

Wed, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Join author Karla Montalván as she discusses her debut literary romance, "The Sun and All the Other Stars," about love, art, and inheritance told across centuries.

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Suwanee Branch

Join Ms. Nikki for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. This program is intended for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Peachtree Corners Branch

For kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers. The program includes simple stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and movement activities to introduce story time to our little learners in a fun way.

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Five Forks Branch

Join us for preschool storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs and activities to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Dacula Branch

Join Ms. Melanie for Preschool Storytime! It features engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and more. It is targeted for the developmental needs of children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Early Learning | Baby and Me Storytime

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Grayson Branch

Join Ms. Becca for Preschool Storytime! Featuring engaging stories, fun songs, activities, and crafts to get your preschooler prepared for Kindergarten, this program is designed to meet the developmental needs of preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their caregivers.

Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Join us for a special storytime just for babies (pre-walkers), designed to help them feel comfortable in social settings and develop their earliest literacy skills!

Health & Wellness | Stretch It out! - Chair Yoga

Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Norcross Branch

Come join us for stories, songs and active play! Different stories and songs to get your little ones to energize and play!

Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Come learn about gentle yoga poses that can be done at home in a chair.

Education | Homeschool Hangout: Teen Edition - Build Your Own Fidget Spinner

Thu, May 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Dacula Branch

Design it, build it, and spin it! Teens will create their own custom fidget spinners while experimenting with balance, motion, and engineering basics.

Book Club | Adult Book Club

Thu, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dacula Branch

Join us for a friendly discussion of "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month.

Education | Open Your World - For Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Thu, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us virtually each week as we read Bigfoot Crossing by Gail Anderson-Dargatz together! Registration required.

Language Learning | Conversations in English

Thu, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Join us to practice English conversational skills in a welcoming environment!

Book Club | Inspired Readers - Angela Hunt

Thu, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Grayson Branch

Join us for uplifting and inspiring reads from beloved authors. This month we'll be reading books by Angela Hunt.

Computer Literacy | AI - Myth vs. Matter

Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

What is AI? Join us as we separate fact from fiction and focus on practical, everyday examples of how this technology actually works.

Book Club | The Next Chapter Book Club

Thu, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Suwanee Branch

Join us as we discuss Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen's "The Wife Between Us" on Thursday at 3:30 pm.

Literacy | READing Paws

Thu, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Children ages 6-11 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs. In branch registration required.

STEM - Science | Leaping Lemurs

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a trained volunteer for 30 minutes.

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Centerville Branch

Come learn about our weirdest cousins, the lemurs! Explore what makes them so strange, and make your own to take home!

STEM - Technology | LEGO Rhino Rumble!

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain Park Branch

Build and program a LEGO rhino to strengthen your programming and problem-solving skills.

Learning Labs | Podcasting Your Business

Thu, May 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Centerville Branch

Are you interested in starting a podcast for your business or hobby? Please register for this workshop, which covers equipment, recording/editing, and publishing your podcast.

Writing | Writers Club: Beginnings

Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Five Forks Branch

Looking for a space dedicated towards the craft of writing? Come join our 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: Beginnings!

Education | Homework Help

Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Homework Help offers 30 minutes of assistance on homework assignments for K-8 students. On a first-come, first-served basis. Students must bring a homework assignment.

STEM - Technology | ChatGPT Basics - An Introduction

Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Learn and practice reading skills one-on-one with a librarian or volunteer!

Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Snellville Branch - Snellville Meeting Room

Learn what ChatGPT is, how it works, and how it can be used for everyday tasks like writing, research, and brainstorming.

Culture | Tea Day - A Cultural History of Tea

Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Buford-Sugar Hill Branch

Let's learn about tea, its origins, different varieties, health properties and significance in Asian culture.

Early Learning | Pajama Storytime

Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch

Practice reading skills one-on-one with one of our Reading Buddies volunteers and staff! Come back every week to work towards the goal of reading 10 books to get a mystery prize from our Reading Buddies Treasure Box!

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Duluth Branch - Duluth Meeting Room

Bring your favorite stuffed animal and/or blanket and join Ms. Sarah for an evening storytime in your pajamas.

Gaming | Chess Knight

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hamilton Mill Branch

Love to play chess or interested in learning to play? Join us once a month for an hour of gameplay. All levels and ages are welcome. Registration is Required.

College Prep | Rising Senior Roadmap - Your Clear Path to College Admissions Success

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Suwanee Branch

In collaboration with the College Admissions Planning Service team, learn how colleges evaluate students. See the key steps families can take to plan smarter and build a competitive college-ready profile with confidence.

Early Learning | Un Poquito de Español - A little bit of Spanish

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Peachtree Corners Branch

Do you want your kids to learn a little bit of Spanish? Join Ms. Mirka for a monthly storytime full of fun, bilingual stories, songs, and more!

Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting - Creating Stories for the Screen

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lilburn Branch

Attend this weekly program to begin learning how to write original and compelling screenplays. You DO NOT need to attend every session, but it is encouraged to reap the full benefits!

Early Learning | Baby Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, May 15, 9:00am - 9:20am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime geared for babies, ages 0-2 and their grown-ups!

Early Learning | Music & Movement

Fri, May 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 | Preschool Storytime LIVE! - via Google Meets

Fri, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive virtual storytime for preschoolers, ages 2-5!