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Start: 2020-10-22T19:00:00-04:00
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Live Virtual Talk

with Bestselling Author Ellen Marie Wiseman

2020-10-22 19:00:00 2020-10-22 20:00:00 America/New_York Live Virtual Talk She will discuss The Orphan Collector: A Heroic Novel of Survival During the 1918 Influenza Pandemic Virtual

Thursday, October 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2020-10-22 19:00:00 2020-10-22 20:00:00 America/New_York Live Virtual Talk She will discuss The Orphan Collector: A Heroic Novel of Survival During the 1918 Influenza Pandemic Virtual

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

From the internationally bestselling author comes a gripping and powerful tale of upheaval. It is a heartbreaking saga of resilience and hope set in Philadelphia during the 1918 Spanish Flu outbreak—the deadly pandemic that went on to infect one-third of the world’s population…

Readers will not be able to help making comparisons to the COVID-19 pandemic and how little has changed since 1918.

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Fri, Jan 22, All day

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Join AAAJ for help, with form N-400, application for naturalization. Pre-registration is required. Services temporarily provided by phone and online only.

Fractal Flakes

Fri, Jan 22, All day

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Learn how simple shapes can make beautiful snowflakes designs for the winter.

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Fri, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

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Join staff for an interactive virtual storytime!

Language Learning with your Library

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It’s a new year. How about learning a new language? Maybe you’re planning a trip or changing careers. Either way, language learning can be fun and rewarding.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

Sat, Jan 23, All day

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Join AAAJ for help, with form N-400, application for naturalization. Pre-registration is required. Services temporarily provided by phone and online only.

Special Needs Alliance Meeting

Sat, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

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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.

Toddler Science Experiment - Coloring Flowers

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Toddlers will learn how to change the color dynamic of flowers by using natural food dyes.

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Healthy Super Bowl Snacks in the Instant Pot

Sat, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Super Bowl Sunday means two things - Cheer for your team and eat good food. Learn to prepare healthy alternatives to traditional Super Bowl snacks using the Instant Pot.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

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Baking with Becca: Banana Bread

Sun, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Learn how to make banana bread from scratch in this baking demo.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

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Let’s Talk Session C

Mon, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

English in Your Language: Japanese

Mon, Jan 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

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A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Letter Camp

Mon, Jan 25, 10:30am - 10:40am

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Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Building Your Mini Terrarium

Mon, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

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Join us to learn tips and tricks to creating your own mini terrarium.

Storytelling Club for Adults

Mon, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Discussion - a field trip your class took

Black Voice Matter Book Club

Mon, Jan 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Join us as we explore Black voices in literature. This month we will be reading ¨So You Want to Talk About Race¨ by Ijeoma Oluo

STEAM Squad - How Animals Stay Warm

Mon, Jan 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Branch Out Show!

Mon, Jan 25, 4:30pm - 4:40pm

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

Virtual Common Threads

Mon, Jan 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Hamilton Mill Book Club

Mon, Jan 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Join us during this live session for a book discussion.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

Tue, Jan 26, All day

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Ted Talk Tuesdays

Tue, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Storytime Takeout!

Tue, Jan 26, 10:30am - 10:45am

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

Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Tue, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

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Junior Scientists

Tue, Jan 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

English in Your Language: Cantonese

Tue, Jan 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment

English in Your Language: Vietnamese

Tue, Jan 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment

Let's Talk Session D

Tue, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

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

Tue, Jan 26, 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. Registration required.

The Drawing Board - Drawing Eyes

Tue, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

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Learn how to draw the human eyes, realistically and expressively.

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Movie Magic: How to Use Green Screen

Tue, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Universal Scribbles - a GCPL Literary Magazine!

Tue, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

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Calling all young artists and writers....

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Sewing Club!

Tue, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

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A fun & easy project is featured in a video each month!

GARDENING WITH TIM DALY - Soil Basics for the Home Landscape

Tue, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Join UGA Extension Gwinnett Agricultural Agent, Tim Daly, to learn about soil - the most important component of plant growth.

Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

Wed, Jan 27, All day

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Aprende inglés mientras trabajas

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Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

Wed, Jan 27, 10:30am - 10:40am

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Let’s Talk Session B

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Afternoon Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

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Deja Food - The Low Carb Zone

Wed, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

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Let’s Talk Session A

Wed, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Gwinnett Recycles - Composting with Laura Hernandez

Wed, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Virtual Writers' Group

Wed, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Wed, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 6:15pm

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Virtual Free N-400 Application Assistance with AAAJ - Pre-register here for Citizenship Clinic on Friday, 1/29

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Virtual Job Fair - Gwinnett Cares and Metro Atlanta Industry Partnerships

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English in Your Language: Korean

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

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Storytime LIVE! - via Google Hangouts

Fri, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

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Love at First Sip! - A Hot Chocolate Celebration

Fri, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

New date Monday, February 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Learn the amazing history of hot chocolate, and get some creative recipe ideas to keep you warm and cozy!

Kids Online Painting Class - Daisies

Sat, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

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Online art video lessons for kids.

Job Searching Series - Salary Negotiation

Sat, Jan 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Learn about library tools that you can use to research salary information and negotiate better pay when you receive a job offer or want to discuss your compensation with your current employer.

Homestead How-To - Start the Year Off Right!

Sun, Jan 31, 6:00pm - 6:15pm

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Think you don’t have enough space to homestead? Join us online and learn to make the most of your resources!

Gas Grilling Tips and Tricks - Nauru Grilled Fries

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Let’s Talk Session C

Mon, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

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A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Letter Camp

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Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Virtual Common Threads

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

Storytime Takeout!

Tue, Feb 02, 10:30am - 10:45am

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

English in Your Language: Cantonese

Tue, Feb 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment

English in Your Language: Vietnamese

Tue, Feb 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment

Novel Crimes Mystery Book Club - The Wife Between Us

Tue, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Please join us to help unravel a story of crime and intrigue. This month we'll be discussing The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks!

Let's Talk Session D

Tue, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

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

Tue, Feb 02, 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. Registration required.

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Feb 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Aprende inglés mientras trabajas

Wed, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Aprende vocabulario en inglés que te ayudará a mejorar tu comunicación en diferentes ambientes laborales. Learn English vocabulary to improve your communication in different work environments.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

Wed, Feb 03, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Activities for preschoolers to help them be ready for school!

Let’s Talk Session B

Wed, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

Let’s Talk Session A

Wed, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

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

Hobbies into Hustles

Wed, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Have a hobby? Need income? Join us to learn ways you can gain experience and money doing things you already do for fun.

Kitchen Chemistry

Wed, Feb 03, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Simple experiments with materials found at home!

English in Your Language: Korean

Thu, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for Korean people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

STEAMrolled - Climate Change

Thu, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Learn about the impact of climate change on our planet and participate in an exciting activity.

Hello! Hola!

Thu, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Learn Spanish for Beginners with help from native speakers.

Virtual Unraveled - Knitting Fiber Arts Group

Thu, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Knitting from beginners to advanced skill set.

Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime stories for kids...

Thu, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

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

Virtual Author Talk and Self Publishing Writer's Workshop - with Bernard N. Lee, Jr.

Thu, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming

Join Gwinnett County Public Library for a discussion with Author and Speaker Bernard N. Lee, Jr. Bernard will talk about his books and his self publishing journey. Aspiring writers welcome!

Amazing Innovators

Fri, Feb 05, All day

Virtual

Become familiar with some innovators from marginalized groups here in America that you may not have heard about before and their contributions to our society.

A.T.L.: Atlanta Tours by Librarians - Constitution Lakes Park

Fri, Feb 05, All day

Virtual

We'll explore Constitution Lakes Park, a one-of-a-kind park off the beaten path.

Movie Magic: How to Use Green Screen

Fri, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Explore how you can use green screen to take your creative projects to the next level.

Culture Craft - A Chinese New Year Celebration

Sat, Feb 06, All day

Virtual

Learn about Chinese New Year and the Year of the Ox.

Lunar New Year 2021

Sat, Feb 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year. Explore the different celebrations between the Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures.

Let’s Talk Session C

Mon, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Japanese

Mon, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Name that Genre

Mon, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Please join us for a monthly genre-based book club and discussion group. February's genre: Psychological thriller

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Letter Camp

Mon, Feb 08, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Kids Kitchen: Black History Month

Mon, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month by making a tasty South African treat--Crunchies!

Branch Out Show!

Mon, Feb 08, 11:30am - 11:40am

Virtual

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

Cooking Through the Catalog

Mon, Feb 08, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Virtual

Look for resources in the YouTube description below the video for recipes, cookbooks, and more.

LGBTQIA+ Heroes, Icons, and Legends: Marsha P. Johnson

Mon, Feb 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Learn about LGBTQIA+ history through the various trailblazers and important events. 2/8/2021 - Marsha “Pay it No Mind” Johnson

Love at First Sip! - A Hot Chocolate Celebration

Mon, Feb 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

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Virtual Common Threads

Mon, Feb 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

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

Virtual Reading Rockstars Book Club

Mon, Feb 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Virtual book club for teens and tweens.

Second Time Around Book Club

Tue, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

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

Storytime Takeout!

Tue, Feb 09, 10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Cantonese

Tue, Feb 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment

Bilingual Book Club

Tue, Feb 09, 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.

Junior Scientists

Tue, Feb 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

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English in Your Language: Vietnamese

Tue, Feb 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

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

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

Tue, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

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English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

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Teen Advisory Council

Tue, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Are you a teen interested in volunteering for your community through the library? Consider joining Duluth's Teen Advisory Council (TAC).

Hamilton Mill - Teen Advisory Council (TAC)

Tue, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

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

Reader Meet Writer, Presented by GCPL & Eagle Eye Books - with Author Ariel Lawhon

Tue, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Join Gwinnett County Public Library and Eagle Eye Books, with author Ariel Lawhon, for a discussion about her new book Code Name Helene, based on the real-life story of socialite spy Nancy Wake.

Aprende inglés mientras trabajas

Wed, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

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Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

Wed, Feb 10, 10:30am - 10:40am

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Let’s Talk Session B

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

Toddler Science Experiment - Puffy Paint

Wed, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Kids will learn how to make their own puffy paint in this science program.

Let’s Talk Session A

Wed, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

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

Kitchen Chemistry

Wed, Feb 10, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Simple experiments with materials found at home!

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Wed, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

Join us for a live screening and discussion of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

Virtual Writers' Group

Wed, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

2021 is the year to FINISH your next novel.

Animated Valentine Card in Canva

Wed, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Surprise your Valentine this year with an animated, customizable valentine card.

Arduino - Learn How to Code

Wed, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Learn to code and build fun circuits with Arduino online.

English in Your Language: Korean

Thu, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for Korean people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Grilling Safety with the Gwinnett County Fire Department

Thu, Feb 11, All day

Virtual

The Gwinnett County Fire Department will share tips on cooking and grilling safety.

Virtual Book Club for Adults

Thu, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Discussion: All American Boys by Brendan Kiely & Jason Reynolds

Community Resources for COVID-19 Relief

Thu, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Food, financial, and housing assistance are in high demand due to COVID-19.

Hello! Hola!

Thu, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Learn Spanish for Beginners with help from native speakers.

Wizardry Workshop!

Thu, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 5:10pm

Virtual

This is for all you Harry Potter fans!

Civic Dinner

Thu, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Grab a dink and a snack and enjoy a lively discussion on Grief and Gratitude.

Live Virtual Talk - Civil Rights and Photography - With High Museum of Art Curator Sarah Kennel

Thu, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - GCPL Learning Labs

Learn about the High Museum of Art's extensive Civil Rights Photography Collection, and artist Dawoud Bey's current exhibition with the museum's Curator of Photography, Sarah Kennel.

Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime stories for kids...

Thu, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

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

Chinese New Year for Kids

Fri, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Kids will learn about Chinese culture and holiday traditions with stories and activity ideas!

So You Want to Make Sushi?!

Fri, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Virtual

Learn about the origins of sushi and how to make a delicious sushi roll!

Waste Free Creations: Un-paper Towels

Sat, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

Learn how to make Un-paper towels. Learn about sewing to eliminate waste.

Special Needs Alliance Meeting

Sat, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

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.

My first steps in science: Rose Petal Fairy Perfume

Sat, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:15am

Virtual

Learn how to make fairy perfume using petals and water.

Diverse Voices: A Bilingual, Children's Author Storytime - 100% Me, 100% Yo by Duane Carlos Crawford

Sat, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual - Adult Programming

Bilingual children are citizens of the world! Join GCPL for a special storytime with children's author Duane Carlos Crawford.

Let’s Talk Session C

Mon, Feb 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Virtual

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

Little Dancers - Mini Ballet Lessons

Mon, Feb 15, 10:00am - 10:15am

Virtual

Get your wiggles out and come learn some basic ballet moves with Mrs. Heather! Tutus welcome. Intended for ages 4 and up.

English in Your Language: Japanese

Mon, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Letter Camp

Mon, Feb 15, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Learn about a new letter of the alphabet every Monday!

Virtual Creative Corner

Mon, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Learn how to make Dryer Balls

Virtual Creative Corner

Mon, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Learn how to make Dryer Balls

Totally Lit!

Mon, Feb 15, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual

A Teen/YA virtual book talk...

Virtual Common Threads

Mon, Feb 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

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

Storytime Takeout!

Tue, Feb 16, 10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual

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

English in Your Language: Cantonese

Tue, Feb 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment

English in Your Language: Vietnamese

Tue, Feb 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment

Let's Talk Session D

Tue, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

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

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

Tue, Feb 16, 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. Registration required.

English in Your Language: Spanish

Tue, Feb 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual

A meeting for people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

ATLReads Live Virtual Book Club - The Great Gatsby with special guest moderator Emily Robinson

Tue, Feb 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom

For the month of February we will be discussing The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Discussion leader will be Emily Robinson, a DeKalb County School system, award-winning teacher.

Kindergarten, Here We Come! - Preschool Playground

Wed, Feb 17, 10:30am - 10:40am

Virtual

Activities for preschoolers to help them be ready for school!

(So)ul Tasty - Black-Eyed Peas and Jazzy Cornbread

Wed, Feb 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Learn about Black-Eyed Peas and Jazzy Cornbread, find out where they came from, and discover how you can make them on your own!

Let’s Talk Session B

Wed, Feb 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

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

Hello/Xin chào

Wed, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Learn Vietnamese from a native speaker!

Let’s Talk Session A

Wed, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

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

Kitchen Chemistry

Wed, Feb 17, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Virtual

Simple experiments with materials found at home!

Homestead How-To - Sweetheart Homestead

Wed, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 6:15pm

Virtual

Think you don’t have enough space to homestead? Think again. Join us online and learn to make the most of your resources!

Virtual Book Club

Wed, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Join us for a virtual book club.

English in Your Language: Korean

Thu, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

A meeting for Korean people to practice their conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment.

Cozy Mysteries Book Club

Thu, Feb 18, 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 book.

Book Club with Becca

Thu, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Virtual

Book Club With Becca goes virtual! The month of February we will have a discussion of "The Nickels Boys" by Colson Whitehead on Thursday, February 18th at 3:30 pm.

Hello! Hola!

Thu, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Learn Spanish for Beginners with help from native speakers.

Write Here, Right Now

Thu, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Have you ever wanted to share your writing with other like-minded writers and get writing tips? Come join us to share your writing and get writing tips.

Readers' Theater

Thu, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Readers' Theater is a strategy for developing reading literacy. This program is for children ages 7-11.

Goodnight Gwinnett - Bedtime stories for kids...

Thu, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 7:15pm

Virtual

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

Culture Craft - A Black History Month Celebration

Sat, Feb 20, All day

Virtual

Celebrate Black History Month and learn about the person who started the GreenBelt Movement to promote the planting of trees so that the community could grow.

GCPLtalk: Unsung Heroines of the Civil Rights Movement

Sat, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Celebrate Black History Month by understanding the role of women in the Civil Rights Movement.

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Mon, Jan 18	Closed
(MLK Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 19	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 20	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 21	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 22	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Jan 23	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sun, Jan 24	9:00AM to 9:00PM

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