Name: Live, Virtual Mid-Grade Mythologies Authors
Start: 2020-10-03T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2020-10-03T20:00:00-04:00
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Live, Virtual Mid-Grade Mythologies Authors

2020-10-03 19:00:00 2020-10-03 20:00:00 America/New_York Live, Virtual Mid-Grade Mythologies Authors Virtual

Saturday, October 03
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2020-10-03 19:00:00 2020-10-03 20:00:00 America/New_York Live, Virtual Mid-Grade Mythologies Authors Join Roshani Chokshi, Tehlor Kay Mejia, and J.C. Cervantes for a conversation about middle grade novels and mythologies from around the world. Virtual

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Join Roshani Chokshi, Tehlor Kay Mejia, and J.C. Cervantes for a conversation about middle grade novels and mythologies from around the world.

Roshani Chokshi is the author of Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes, the third book in a series focusing on the world of Indian mythology. Tehlor Kay Mejia’s Paola Santiago and The River of Tears is a thrilling fantasy adventure based on the Mexican legend of La Llorona (the Crying Woman), and The Shadow Crosser, by J.C. Cervantes, is the much awaited finale to Cervantes’ Mayan inspired series, The Storm Runner.

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Learn about the food pyramid and three easy Fall snacks to make at home!

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Baking demo on how to make Apple Custard Kuchen.

Storytelling Club for Adults

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Share the listening and telling of stories

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Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

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Join us as we explore Black voices in literature. This month we’ll be reading “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead.

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Join for a live virtual book discussion.

Storytime Takeout!

Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 10:45am

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Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

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Intro to Foundation Directory Online in Spanish

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Open Your World Book Club - for Adults/Teens w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Tue, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels.

Sewing Club!

Tue, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

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A fun and easy project is featured each month!

Teen Twine - Creating an Interactive Story

Tue, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Learn how to create an interactive virtual story through computer coding.

GCPL'S MEET THE AUTHOR - Astronaut and Author Terry Virts

Tue, Sep 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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ABC&ME: Reading

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Health & Wellness Book and Discussion Group - Vaccinations & Immunizations - Separating Fact from Fiction

Wed, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Join representatives from Morehouse School of Medicine, Emory's "All of Us" research program, and the National Library of Medicine, for a discussion about vaccines and immunizations.

Learn from Home - Introduction to Digital Resources for Students

Wed, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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GCPL Crafts

Wed, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 3:45pm

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Tales Around the World

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Kitchen Chemistry

Wed, Sep 30, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

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Simple experiments with materials found at home!

Special Diet, Special Recipes

Thu, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:45am

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Do you have special dietary needs? Join us online as we learn how to make simple recipes and find hidden ingredients in food labels.

Haunted House Virtual Escape Room

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Do you have what it takes to escape from our Haunted House digital escape room? Solve puzzles and use your wits to find out!

What You Need to Know About Voting - Part 3: Researching the Candidates & Going to the Polls

Thu, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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It's almost election time! The third of a three-part series of bite-sized videos: learn about everything you need to know about voting. Part 3: Researching the Candidates & Going to the Polls

SMALL BIZ WORKSHOP - Pathways to Entrepreneurship in 2020

Thu, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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Virtual Unraveled - Knitting/Fiber Arts Group

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Finding Reliable Health Resources Online

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Finding trustworthy sources of health information online can be tricky. Join us for this program to learn some of the top resources and increase your health literacy!

Citizenship Classes: Civics Exam Help

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Goodnight Gwinnett: Bedtime Stories for Kids

Thu, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

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Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 10:45am

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Join us for stories, songs, early literacy tips and more!

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

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Join staff for an interactive LIVE *storytime!

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Join Roshani Chokshi, Tehlor Kay Mejia, and J.C. Cervantes for a conversation about middle grade novels and mythologies from around the world.

Live, Virtual Mid-Grade Mythologies Authors

Sat, Oct 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Join Roshani Chokshi, Tehlor Kay Mejia, and J.C. Cervantes for a conversation about middle grade novels and mythologies from around the world.

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Tea Around the World - Series

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Read With Pride - A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Writers

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English in Your Language: Japanese

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Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Letter Camp

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Please join us to help unravel a story of crime and intrigue. This month we'll be discussing The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware!

Pumpkin Carving Tips & Tricks

Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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To join, please visit this link every Sunday at 2:00 pm for the newest episode!

Let's Talk - Session D

Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! (SUW)

Hispanic Heritage Month: Artist Series

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Learn how to create your own piece of art inspired by a Hispanic artist's work. This week's artist: Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Open Your World Book Club - for Adults/Teens w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

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Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels.

This Happened! - in history....

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Discover awesome events from long ago that happened on this same date!

The Drawing Board - Eyes and Noses

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Understand the underlying construction of the eyes and nose to be able to give your drawings realistic details.

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (LIL)

Perennial Flowers in your Garden - Gardening with Tim Daly

Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Fall is an ideal time to plant perennials. Learn how to prep your garden for flowering plants that come back year after year.

Get to Know Your Community Helpers - Firefighter

Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

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Meet a real Gwinnett County Firefighter and get a virtual tour of the fire truck!

Recursos Digitales Para Padres de Familia

Wed, Oct 07, All day

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Programa informativo que te ayudará a descubrir los recursos digitales de la biblioteca para que puedas ayudar a tus hijos durante el año escolar.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 10:40am

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Activities for preschoolers to help them be ready for school!

Learn American Sign Language

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Join us on Google Meet to learn the basics of American Sign Language! We will cover the alphabet, numbers, colors, days of the week, and more. (DAC)

Let's Talk - Session B

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Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!

Writing Workshop

Wed, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Join us live on Google Meet to discuss your writing projects.

Learn from Home - Introduction to Digital Resources for Students

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Join us as we feature digital resources for students in Pre-K through High School to help with learning from home.

Let's Talk - Session A

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Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! (HML)

Tales Around the World

Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Get your passports ready! We’re visiting fun places all over the world to learn about various cultures through stories, games, crafts, and songs!

Kitchen Chemistry

Wed, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

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Bored at Home: Halloween STEAM

Wed, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 5:40pm

Virtual

Bored at Home? Join us for a little Spooky Holiday STEAM!

English in Your Language: Korean

Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for Korean people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (SUW)

Exploring the Alphabet: Letter W

Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:20am

Virtual

Explore the alphabet with fun activities!

Oktoberfest Series - A Look at the Culture of Germany

Thu, Oct 08, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Virtual

Make an Alpine style hat!

Fake News: Disentangling Truth in a Digital Age

Thu, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Learn about tools you can use to help verify facts from fake news in the digital age!

Book Club for Adults (DAC)

Thu, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Discussion: "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides

Adult Fiction Book Club

Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual

Join us each month for a lively discussion! October's topic is Monsters.

Painting Pumpkins

Thu, Oct 08, 3:15pm - 3:30pm

Virtual

A fun decoration for Halloween!

Wizardry Workshop

Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

This is for all you Harry Potter fans!

Virtual Writers' Group

Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

2020 is the year for your next fantasy, memoir, article, etc. In 2020, YOU'RE NEXT.

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Virtual Unraveled - Knitting/Fiber Arts Group

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Knitting from beginners to advanced skill set.

Virtual Teen Writers' Group

Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us to share and develop your types of various creative pieces. Beginners welcome!

Citizenship Classes: Civics Exam Help

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Virtual

Do you want to become a U.S. citizen? This is a valuable opportunity to find important resources and engage with others working toward their citizenship.

Goodnight Gwinnett: Bedtime Stories for Kids

Thu, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

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Help your child get to sleep with a story and a song...

Storytime Takeout!

Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 10:45am

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Join us for stories, songs, early literacy tips and more!

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Virtual

Join staff for an interactive LIVE virtual *storytime!

Oktoberfest Series - A Look at the Culture of Germany

Fri, Oct 09, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Virtual

The Brothers Grimm

Fuerza En Nuestras Identidades - All of Us Programa Cientifico

Fri, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Celebremos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana aprendiendo sobre el Programa Cientifico AllofUs.

Food Culture Around the World

Sat, Oct 10, All day

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Learn what's unique about food cultures around the world and the similarities and differences between them.

Special Needs Alliance

Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Do you want to connect with a community for people with special needs or disabilities? Come to our Special Needs Alliance to join supportive conversations and activities.

Kids Online Painting

Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Online art video lessons for kids.

Can My Dog Make Me Sick? - Healthy Pets = Healthy People

Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn how to keep your pets safe, clean, and healthy for their own sake… and yours!

Toddler Science Experiment - Play Dough

Sat, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Kids learn to make their own play dough.

Job Searching Series: Job & Career Accelerator

Sat, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Learn about library tools that you can use to create resumes and cover letters, or search for jobs. CEN

Oktoberfest Series - A Look at the Culture of Germany

Sat, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Virtual

Gingerbread Hearts

Webcomic Book Club

Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Read comics online, and discuss your favorite titles with other fans of web and print comics.

Haunts, Legends & Crafts- Oh My!

Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual

A spooky craft and culinary delight!

Haunts, Legends & Crafts- Oh My! - with Special Guest, Keith Burruss

Sat, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

Mysterious Places & Curses

Digital Detox: - Protecting Your Accounts

Sun, Oct 11, 9:00am - 10:00am

Virtual

Protecting your information beyond a basic password.

How Does It Work: - Hippogriff Toothpaste

Sun, Oct 11, 9:00am - 10:00am

Virtual

Come discover how Chemical Reactions work in the world around us and learn how to make Hippogriff Toothpaste!

Oktoberfest Series - A Look at the Culture of Germany

Sun, Oct 11, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Virtual

Scherenschnitte; A German Paper Cutting Craft

NASA @ My Library - Earth Science Week: Citizen Science

Sun, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Learn how to map mosquito habitats.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Letter Camp

Mon, Oct 12, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Oktoberfest Series - A Look at the Culture of Germany

Mon, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Virtual

The Black Forest

GCPL'S MEET THE AUTHOR - A Live Talk with NY Times Bestselling Author Fiona Davis

Mon, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Fiona Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of five novels, The Dollhouse, The Address, The Chelsea Girls, and The Masterpiece. She will discuss her new novel The Lions of Fifth Avenue.

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Mon, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Fiona Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of five novels, The Dollhouse, The Address, The Chelsea Girls, and The Masterpiece. She will discuss her new novel The Lions of Fifth Avenue.

Let's Talk - Session C

Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! (DAC)

Storytime Takeout!

Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual

Join us for stories, songs, early literacy tips and more!

Second Time Around Book Club

Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Read a book you may have missed, or read a book again.

English in Your Language: Cantonese

Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

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Junior Scientists

Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Explore the cool world of STEM with hands-on experiments.

English in Your Language: Vientamese

Tue, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

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Let's Talk - Session D

Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! (SUW)

Open Your World Book Club - for Adults/Teens w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Tue, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels.

It's a Game Show! - A Silly Puppet Production...

Tue, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 3:45pm

Virtual

Puppets go head to head in a Headbands style game show!

HML Teen Advisory Council (TAC)

Tue, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for teens where they can learn more about TAC, and share their interests for teen programs.

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (LIL)

STEAMrolled: Weather

Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Learn about different water processes and do a fun experiment at home.

We All Have A Story

Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Be inspired, uplifted and entertained. This program is led by members of S.O.S. (Southern Order of Storytellers). Attendees are welcome to join in this virtual program and share their own stories.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Activities for preschoolers to help them be ready for school!

Learn American Sign Language

Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Join us on Google Meet to learn the basics of American Sign Language! We will cover the alphabet, numbers, colors, days of the week, and more. (DAC)

Let's Talk - Session B

Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!

Astronomy for Beginners: Choosing the Right Telescope

Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Join special guest Tom Faller for a presentation about different types of telescopes, including what to look for if you are thinking about buying one.

Learn from Home - Introduction to Digital Resources for Students

Wed, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Join us as we feature digital resources for students in Pre-K through High School to help with learning from home.

Soapmaking

Wed, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Honeycomb Soap Making Tutorial

Let's Talk - Session A

Wed, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! (HML)

Hello/Xin chào

Wed, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Learn Vietnamese from a native speaker!

Tales Around the World

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Get your passports ready! We’re visiting fun places all over the world to learn about various cultures through stories, games, crafts, and songs!

Young Makers: Home Edition

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Join us for an interactive STEAM project every month!

Kitchen Chemistry

Wed, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Simple experiments with materials found at home!

Arduino - Learn How to Code

Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Learn to code and build fun circuits with Arduino online.

Online Clue Game

Wed, Oct 14, 8:00pm - 8:05pm

Virtual

Virtual board game fun for teens!

Create Your Own Halloween Critter

Thu, Oct 15, All day

Virtual

Learn to create a plushie of your favorite Halloween creature in an easy step by step guide.

English in Your Language: Korean

Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for Korean people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (SUW)

Adult Mystery Book Club

Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Join us from the convenience of your own home on the third Thursday of every month to discuss a preselected Mystery Series book.

SMALL BIZ WORKSHOP - How to Build Cultural Intelligence

Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Join GCPL and Conflict Resolution Mediator, Nadiya Merchant, to learn how to build cultural intelligence for your small business.

Passive Income - Make Money While You Sleep

Thu, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Learn ways to make money while you sleep with passive income.

Your Best Life: Skills & Safety Classes - for Adults/Teens w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Thu, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Fire Safety: Fires are not planned, but you can plan how to stay safe and what to do in case there is a fire. Join us to develop your own action plan for emergencies.

The LGBTQs of Horror Media

Thu, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Analyze horror media and discuss the history of representation of LGBTQ characters in the horror genre.

Glassic Art

Thu, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

Create a unique piece of artwork for your room!

Reader's Theater

Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Reader's theater is a strategy for developing reading fluency.

Goodnight Gwinnett: Bedtime Stories for Kids

Thu, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

Help your child get to sleep with a story and a song...

Better Boys Better Men with Dr. Andrew Reiner

Thu, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

The New Masculinity that Creates Greater Courage & Emotional Resiliency

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Thu, Oct 15, 8:00pm - 8:05pm

Virtual

Virtual board game fun for teens!

Storytime Takeout!

Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual

Join us for stories, songs, early literacy tips and more!

Fiber Art Fridays

Fri, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us every other Friday on GCPL’s YouTube channel for a fiber art tutorial and project. Topics will include embroidery, hand sewing, knitting, and other fiber arts.

DIY Asian Conical Hat Painting

Fri, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Join us for a painting session to design your own Asian conical hat for display.

Online Clue Game

Fri, Oct 16, 8:00pm - 8:05pm

Virtual

Virtual board game fun for teens!

Social Security Pre-Retirement - Speak with the Specialist

Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

A Social Security Public Affairs Specialist will explain the program and answer questions. It's never too early to begin planning.

Haunts, Legends & Crafts- Oh My! - Cosplay Edition

Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual

Learn about the art of cosplay makeup!

Virtual Talk with Hadidjah Chamberlin, VFX Artist

Sat, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, join us for a casual chat with Hadidjah Chamberlin.

Haunts, Legends & Crafts- Oh My! - with Special Guest, Keith Burruss

Sat, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

Bigfoot and Other Cryptids

Online Clue Game

Sat, Oct 17, 8:00pm - 8:05pm

Virtual

Virtual board game fun for teens!

Working Smarter - With Gale Legal Forms Library: Nonprofit Edition

Sun, Oct 18, 9:00am - 10:00am

Virtual

Learn how to access free attorney-drafted, Georgia specific legal forms for your small business.

Tea Around the World - Series

Sun, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Love tea? Come explore the different types of tea and tea traditions from around the globe!

Voting Is a Woman’s Right!

Sun, Oct 18, 6:30pm - 6:45pm

Virtual

Celebrate 100th years of women's right to vote! Listen stories about women’s suffrage and the historical figures that lead the charge to women winning the vote.

Online Clue Game

Sun, Oct 18, 8:00pm - 8:05pm

Virtual

Virtual board game fun for teens!

English in Your Language: Japanese

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (BUF)

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Letter Camp

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

The Branch Out Show!

Mon, Oct 19, 11:30am - 11:40am

Virtual

Join Mr. Don, Omelet and Ollie to learn about the library!

Learn Spanish with Me!

Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Learn Beginner Spanish together over Google Hangouts! Flipped classroom techniques will let you work on your own time, and a weekly virtual meeting will be held to practice with others. (SUW)

Creative Corner

Mon, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Halloween Themed Upcycling!

STEAM Squad - Density and Solubility

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Join us as we delve into some STEAM at home activities and explore different fields of science.

Totally Lit!

Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 5:20pm

Virtual

A Teen/YA Book Talk

Don't Sit There!

Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Get information about etiquette that can help you make a good impression on people you meet. Learn about the social customs of a variety of cultures.

Virtual Common Threads

Mon, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Weekly fiber arts meetup and assistance. Show off your #WIP!

Online Clue Game

Mon, Oct 19, 8:00pm - 8:05pm

Virtual

Virtual board game fun for teens!

Let's Talk - Session C

Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! (DAC)

Storytime Takeout!

Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual

Join us for stories, songs, early literacy tips and more!

Bilingual Book Club

Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Lea el libro del mes en inglés o español y venga a discutirlo con nosotros en inglés o español. Read and discuss the book of the month either in English or Spanish.

English in Your Language: Cantonese

Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (SUW)

English in Your Language: Vientamese

Tue, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (DUL)

Let's Talk - Session D

Tue, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! (SUW)

Open Your World Book Club - for Adults/Teens w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Tue, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels.

Silhouette Bat Art

Tue, Oct 20, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

A spooky but fun craft for kids!

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (LIL)

Codemaking and Codebreaking - Transposition Ciphers

Tue, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Discover how to make and break secret codes.

Do it for the Culture: Pride!

Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Join us for an inclusive discussion about what it means to be LGBT+ and how LGBT+ issues impact you.

Getting Started with Photoshop

Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Let's learn how to work with Photoshop!

Atlanta Reads Book Club - Virtual & Live - A live virtual book conversation online

Tue, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

The October book selection is Disoriental, by Négar Djavadi, where she "captures the 'disorientation' of exile and the attempt to reconstruct a self through family stories". (The New York Times)

Online Clue Game

Tue, Oct 20, 8:00pm - 8:05pm

Virtual

Virtual board game fun for teens!

Digital Toolbox for Parents

Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Parents can learn about online literacy resources for their kids.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Activities for preschoolers to help them be ready for school!

Learn American Sign Language

Wed, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Join us on Google Meet to learn the basics of American Sign Language! We will cover the alphabet, numbers, colors, days of the week, and more. (DAC)

The Evolution of Leaves

Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Virtual

Join us to learn about why leaves fall off trees in the autumn and create beautiful watercolor leaf art.

Let's Talk - Session B

Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects!

Writing Workshop

Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Join us live on Google Meet to discuss your writing projects.

Learn from Home - Introduction to Digital Resources for Students

Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Join us as we feature digital resources for students in Pre-K through High School to help with learning from home.

Let's Talk - Session A

Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! (HML)

Tales Around the World

Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Get your passports ready! We’re visiting fun places all over the world to learn about various cultures through stories, games, crafts, and songs!

Kitchen Chemistry

Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Simple experiments with materials found at home!

Read Woke Book Club

Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

A special book club for teens and adults.

Homestead How-To - Apple Cider & Mini Pies

Wed, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 5:40pm

Virtual

It's Fall! Join us on the Homestead as we harvest (and Bake) this season's apples!

Snellville Virtual Book Club

Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a virtual book club.

Online Clue Game

Wed, Oct 21, 8:00pm - 8:05pm

Virtual

Virtual board game fun for teens!

English in Your Language: Korean

Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for Korean people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (SUW)

Special Diet, Special Recipes

Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:45am

Virtual

Do you have special dietary needs? Join us online as we learn how to make simple recipes and find hidden ingredients in food labels.

Did You Know? - The Evolution of Things...

Thu, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

Discover the origin and the progress of tech over time!

Virtual Writers' Group

Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

2020 is the year for your next fantasy, memoir, article, etc. In 2020, YOU'RE NEXT.

Virtual Teen Writers' Group

Thu, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us to share and develop your types of various creative pieces. Beginners welcome!

Read With Pride - A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Writers

Thu, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

A look at LGBTQ+ authors and literature through the years.

Goodnight Gwinnett: Bedtime Stories for Kids

Thu, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

Help your child get to sleep with a story and a song...

Live Virtual Talk - with Bestselling Author Ellen Marie Wiseman

Thu, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

She will discuss The Orphan Collector: A Heroic Novel of Survival During the 1918 Influenza Pandemic

Live Virtual Talk - with Bestselling Author Ellen Marie Wiseman

Thu, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

She will discuss The Orphan Collector: A Heroic Novel of Survival During the 1918 Influenza Pandemic

Online Clue Game

Thu, Oct 22, 8:00pm - 8:05pm

Virtual

Virtual board game fun for teens!

Storytime Takeout!

Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual

Join us for stories, songs, early literacy tips and more!

Online Clue Game

Fri, Oct 23, 8:00pm - 8:05pm

Virtual

Virtual board game fun for teens!

Haunts, Legends & Crafts- Oh My!

Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual

A spooky craft and culinary delight!

Pumpkins-a-Plenty

Sat, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual

Pumpkins are not just for decorations and pies! Learn healthy ways to cook and eat this fall favorite.

Haunts, Legends & Crafts- Oh My! - with Special Guest, Keith Burruss

Sat, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

Mysterious People

Online Clue Game

Sat, Oct 24, 8:00pm - 8:05pm

Virtual

Virtual board game fun for teens!

Baking with Becca - Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Sun, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins baking demonstration.

Online Clue Game

Sun, Oct 25, 8:00pm - 8:05pm

Virtual

Virtual board game fun for teens!

Storytelling Club for Adults

Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Share the listening and telling of stories

English in Your Language: Japanese

Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (BUF)

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Letter Camp

Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Learn Spanish with Me!

Mon, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Learn Beginner Spanish together over Google Hangouts! Flipped classroom techniques will let you work on your own time, and a weekly virtual meeting will be held to practice with others. (SUW)

Black Voices Matter Book Club

Mon, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Join us as we explore Black voices in literature. This month we’ll be reading “The Mothers” by Brit Bennett.

Legends Around the Campfire

Mon, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Explore folktales, stories, and urban legends from around the world (some spooky!) through old-fashioned storytelling.

Hamilton Mill Book Club

Mon, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us during this live session for a book discussion.

Virtual Common Threads

Mon, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Weekly fiber arts meetup and assistance. Show off your #WIP!

GCPL's MEET THE AUTHOR - Arianna Davis author of What Would Frida Do?

Mon, Oct 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Digital Director of O, The Oprah Magazine, Arianna Davis, will talk about her book , What Would Frida do?, a guide to life, love, and happiness inspired by the extraordinary artist Frida Kahlo.

Online Clue Game

Mon, Oct 26, 8:00pm - 8:05pm

Virtual

Virtual board game fun for teens!

Let's Talk - Session C

Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! (DAC)

Storytime Takeout!

Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual

Join us for stories, songs, early literacy tips and more!

TED Talks Tuesdays

Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Join us as we watch a few short videos and share thoughts on compelling topics of the day.

English in Your Language: Cantonese

Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (SUW)

Junior Scientists

Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Explore the cool world of STEM with hands-on experiments.

English in Your Language: Vientamese

Tue, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (DUL)

Let's Talk - Session D

Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Practice English conversation on various topics based on a variety of subjects! (SUW)

Open Your World Book Club - for Adults/Teens w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Tue, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Readers and aspiring readers are invited to join us online for reading, listening, and discussion of adapted versions of classic short stories and novels.

This Happened! - in history....

Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 3:40pm

Virtual

Discover awesome events from long ago that happened on this same date!

Sewing Club!

Tue, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

A fun and easy project is featured each month!

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment! (LIL)

Homemade Horrors

Tue, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Learn how to make gruesome Halloween effects using only ingredients found in your kitchen.

Online Clue Game

Tue, Oct 27, 8:00pm - 8:05pm

Virtual

Virtual board game fun for teens!

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