2025 Summer Reading Guide

JUNE 1st – JULY 31st

Join us all summer long for magic shows, puppet shows, and more!

Log your reading and win prizes!

Are you up for an adventure? Join our Summer Reading Challenge!

This year’s theme is Color Our World.

Our Summer Reading Challenge is for readers of all ages. Here is everything you need to know to participate: Challenge Dates: June 1 - July 31 (Pre-registration begins on May 1) How To Participate: Sign up, log minutes, and win prizes!

SIGN UP: To sign up, speak to a staff member for help registering OR go to your online library Beanstack account and register for the Summer Reading Challenge. You can also download the Beanstack app for your mobile device and use that to sign up and track your progress.

LOG MINUTES: Keep track of the minutes you spend reading this summer. You can track your progress with our paper log (available at all library branches when you register for the Summer Reading Challenge) or use Beanstack to log your minutes.

WIN PRIZES: Each time you reach a new reading goal, you qualify to win a prize.

Age

Registration

Level 1 300 Minutes

Level 2 600 Minutes

Level 3 900 Minutes

1200 Minutes

0-5

Pass to Aurora Children’s Theatrer

Play scarf and name on the Wall of Readers

Pack of four crayons

One bath paint stick and one entry into grand prize drawing

One book and a second entry into grand prize drawing

6 -18

Pass to Aurora Children’s Theatrer and a cupon for one hour of arcade and play at Stars & Strikes

Gwinnett Stripers ticket & Name on Wall of Readers

Coupon for Raising Canes kid’s meal

Pack of mini colored pencils & one entry into grand prize drawing

One book and a second entry into grand prize drawing

19+

Vinyl sticker

Wall of Readers

One entry into grand prize drawing

Second entry into grand prize drawing

*All prizes are available while supplies last! Gwinnett County Public Library employees and their immediate families are not eligible to win grand prizes.

Kids and Family Programs

Ken Scott Comedy Magic Show!

With laugh-out-loud jokes and amazing tricks!

Monday, June 2 10:30 am | Peachtree Corners Branch 2 pm | Lilburn Branch 4 pm | Mountain Park Branch

Thursday, June 5 10:30 am | Grayson Branch 2 pm | Centerville Branch

Tuesday, June 3 10:30 am | Suwanee Branch 2 pm | Duluth Branch 4 pm | Norcross Branch

Friday, June 6 10:30 am | Hamilton Mill Branch 1:30 pm | Suwanee Branch 3:30 pm | Collins Hill Branch

Wednesday, June 4 10:30 am | Buford Branch 2 pm | Hamilton Mill Branch 4 pm | Dacula Branch

Saturday, June 7 10:30 am | Five Forks Branch 1:30 pm | Snellville Branch 3:30 pm | Grayson Branch

KINDERGARTEN HERE WE COME

We challenge you to read 1,000 books with your child before they start kindergarten. It is a great start to your child’s learning adventure.

THEY’RE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO START LEARNING.

STORYTIMES

Build early literacy skills like letter recognition, rhyming, counting, colors and shapes.

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

Teaches motor skills, coordination, rhyming, vocabulary, and spatial awareness.

LETTER CAMPS

Explore a different letter every week. Help your child learn print awareness, sharing, taking turns, and motor skills.

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BUFORD-SUGAR HILL BRANCH Literacy | Reading Buddies, Ages 6 - 11 | Mondays at 5 pm June 2, 9, 16 & 23 and July 7, 14, 21 & 28 Community | Friendship Bracelets!, All ages | June 3 at 1 pm Community | Tummy Time, Ages 0 - 5 | Tuesdays at 10 am June 10, 17 & 24 and July 1, 8 & 15 Early Learning | Toddler Time, Ages 0 - 5 | Tuesdays at 11 am June 10, 17 & 24 and July 1, 8 & 15 Summer Reading | Colors & Your Brain, Ages 6 - 11 | June 10 at 1:30 pm

Arts | Flutter & Craft: Make Your Own Butterfly Mask, Ages 6 - 11 June 7 at 12 pm

Family | Evening Storytime, Ages 0 - 5 | June 9 and July 14 at 6 pm

Kindergarten Readiness | Letter Camp: Tt, Ages 0 - 5 | June 21 at 11 am

STEM - Science | Solar Art, Summer Reading | Spin Drum Art, Ages 6 - 11 | June 12 at 2 pm Ages 6 - 11 | June 11 at 10:30 am Summer Reading | Life’s a Canvas: Arts | Paint & Learn: Father’s Day Make Every Day Art!, All ages Ages 6 - 11 | June 12 at 4:30 pm June 18 at 1 pm Family | Weekend Storytime & Early Learning | Color Mixing: Stuffed Animal Sleepover, Ages 0 - 5 Mess Free, Ages 0 - 5 | June 14 at 11 am June 21 at 10:30 am

Jobs & Careers | Celebrating Awesome Community Heroes: Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom presented

by Dairy Farm Families of Georgia, All Ages | June 24 at 11 am

STEM - Science | Double Rainbows, Culinary Arts | Cooking with Kids: Ages 6 - 11 | June 17 at 4 pm Kimbap, Ages 6 - 11 | June 24 at 4 pm Registration required Culinary Arts | Juneteenth Family Reunion: Potato Salad, Ages 6 - 11 STEM - Science | Science in the June 21 at 11 am Sun!, Ages 6 - 11 | June 25 at 12 pm

Literacy | Doggie Tales, Ages 6 - 11 June 28 and July 26 at 11 am

Community | Juneteenth History Summer Reading | Color to Tie Through Art, All ages | June 22 at 2 pm Dye For, Ages 6 - 11 | June 26 at 10:30 Early Learning | Preschool Storyam time, Ages 0 - 5 | Wednesdays at 11 am STEM - Science | Gummy Bear June 11, 18 & 25 and July 2, 9 & 16 Slime, Ages 6 - 11 | June 26 at 4 pm STEM - Technology | Sphero Maze, Ages 6 - 11 | July 7 at 2 pm Summer Reading | Pokémon Color Arts | Yay, Macaroni Day!, Registration required Safari, Ages 6 - 11 | June 12 at 5 pm Ages 6 - 11 | July 7 at 4:30 pm Early Learning | Reading with Ro, Early Learning | Weekend Culinary Arts | Sugar Cookies Ages 0 - 5 | July 9 at 10:30 am Storytime, Ages 0 - 5 Anyone?, Ages 6 - 11 | July 9 at 4:30 pm June 14 and July 5 at 11 am Family | Weekend Storytime, Ages STEM - Science | Gelatin Window 0 - 5 | July 12 at 10:30 am Education | American Girl Club, Clings, Ages 6 - 11 | July 10 at 4 pm Ages 6 - 11 | June 20 and July 18 at 4 pm STEM- Engineering | Lego Junior Early Learning | Ballet & Books, Builders: Free for All!, Ages 6 -11 Arts | Nature Painting, Ages 6 - 11 Ages 0 - 5 | July 12 at 11 am July 28 at 5 pm July 22 at 1 pm Arts | Weave It Together: Fun, DACULA BRANCH CENTERVILLE BRANCH Friendship and Fabulous Bracelets!, All ages | July 19 at 1 pm Literacy | Reading Buddies, Early Learning | Preschool StoryAges 6 - 11 | Tuesdays at 5:30 pm time, Ages 0 - 5 | Mondays at 11 am Kindergarten Readiness | Hooray June 3, 10, 17 & 24 and July 8, 15, 22 & 29 June 2, 9 & 16 and July 7, 14 & 21 for School!, Ages 0 - 5 | July 23 at 10:30 am Early Learning | Toddler Time, Early Learning | Toddler Time, Ages 0 - 5 | Wednesdays at 10:30 am Ages 0 - 5 | Tuesdays at 11 am STEM - Science | Chameleon Color June 4, 11 & 25 and July 9, 16 & 23 June 3, 10 & 17 and July 8, 15 & 22 Wheels, Ages 6 - 11 | July 24 at 4 pm Early Learning | Preschool StoryArts | Spanish Club, Ages 6 - 11 | 3 COLLINS HILL BRANCH time, Ages 0 - 5 | Thursdays at 10:30 am pm June 5 & 12 and July 10, 17 & 24 June 4: Alebrijes Early Learning | Toddler Time, July 16: Muñecas Quitapenas Ages 0 - 5 | Tuesdays at 10:30 am Early Learning | Purposeful Play, June 3, 10 & 24 and July 1, 8 & 15 Ages 0 - 5 | June 6 and July 11 at 11 am Family | Family Storytime: Reading Rainbow, Ages 0 - 5 | June 6 at 3 Early Learning | Preschool Environment | World Ocean Day: pm Storytime, Ages 0 - 5 Whale of an Adventure, All ages Wednesdays at 10:30 am June 9 at 1 pm June 4, 11 & 25 and July 2

Summer Reading | Animal Watercolors, Ages 6 - 11 | June 26 at 1:30 pm

Early Learning | Baby & Me, Ages 0 - 5 | June 30 and July 28 at 10:30 am Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come!, Ages 0 - 5 | Tuesdays at 1 pm July 8, 15, 22 & 29 STEM - Science | Dinosaur Day: A Dino Adventure!, Ages 6 - 11 July 17 at 1 pm Gaming | Board Game Design Workshop, Ages 6 - 11 | July 23 at 3 pm Summer Reading | Color Our World: International Friendship Day, All ages | July 30 at 1 pm Community | Community Helpers: Read Along with K9 Community Wellness Dog - Officer Rowan, Ages 6 - 11 | July 31 at 10:30 am DULUTH BRANCH Health & Wellness | Interplay for Resilience, All ages | June 1 and July 20 at 2 pm Early Learning | Preschool Storytime: Just Add Art!, Ages 0 - 5 Wednesdays at 11 am June 4, 11, 18 & 25 and July 2, 9, 23 & 30 Early Learning | Toddler Time: Spin the Color Wheel!, Ages 0 - 5 Fridays at 11 am June 6, 13, 20 & 27 and July 11 & 25

Summer Reading | Summer Art, Ages 6 -11 | 1 pm June 10: Picasso & Cubism July 10: Frida Kahlo’s Self -Portrait

STEM - Science | Edible Water Bottles, Ages 6 -11 | June 9 at 3 pm

Arts | DIY Art Lab, Ages 6 - 11 June 14 at 3 pm

Summer Reading | Spin Drum Art, STEM - Science | What the Heck Ages 6 -11 | June 11 at 3:30 pm is Oobleck?: Exploring Non-NewEarly Learning | Pajama Storytime, tonian Fluid!, Ages 6 - 11 | June 16 at Ages 0 -5 | June 12 and July 10 at 6 pm Summer Reading | Crafting Your 5 pm Own Kinetic Sand, Ages 6 -11 Arts | My Colorful Summer: Crispy June 12 at 2 pm STEM - Engineering | Lego Club, M&M Painting, Ages 6 -11 All ages | 5 pm June 17 at 5:30 pm STEM - Science | Colorful June 18: Color Our World Registration required Cockroaches, Ages 6 -11 | June 17 July 30: Storytelling at 2 pm Summer Reading | Animal Early Learning | Baby and Me, Watercolors, Ages 6 -11 Summer Reading | Color in the Ages 0 - 5 | June 23 and July 14 June 25 at 1:30 pm Kitchen: Smoothies, Ages 0 - 5 at 10:30 am June 18 at 3 pm Early Learning | Baby & Me, Arts | Kindness Rocks, All ages Ages 0 -5 | June 30 and July 21 at 11 am STEM - Science | Paper Making, June 24 at 3 pm Ages 6 -11 | July 7 at 3:30 pm Arts | DIY Asian Conical Hat STEM - Science | Mix It Up!: The Painting, Ages 6 -11 | July 8 at 6 pm Explore the Library | Secret Soci- Science of Color, Ages 6-11 Registration required ety of Librarians Escape Room, June 25 at 3 pm Ages 6 -11 | July 16 & 17 at 2 pm Gaming | Chess Tournament Registration required Early Learning | Preschool (Children & Adults), All ages Storytime, Ages 0 - 5 | Thursdays at July 12 at 2 pm Summer Reading | Family 10:30 am Registration required Olympics: The Color Craze, All ages June 26 and July 10, 17, 24 & 31 July 18 at 3 pm STEM | Engineering: Marble Maze, STEM - Science | Superhero Ages 6 -11 | July 21 at 4 pm Summer Reading | Stuffed Animal Science: DIY Holograms Like Iron Sleepover, Ages 0 - 5 | July 21 at 6 pm Man!, Ages 6-11 | June 26 at 5 pm Hobbies | Tie Dyeing for Fashion, Ages 6 -11 | July 22 at 3 pm Arts | No Paint Brush Required!, Early Learning | Wacky Weather Ages 6 -11 | July 24 at 3 pm Storytime, Ages 0 - 5 | June 28 at 3 pm FIVE FORKS BRANCH GRAYSON BRANCH Kindergarten Readiness | Early Learning | Toddler Time, Kindergarten, Here We Come!, Ages 0 - 5 | Tuesdays at 10:30 am Early Learning | Toddler Time, Ages 0 - 5 | Wednesdays at 3 pm June 3, 10 & 17 and July 1, 8, 15 & 22 Ages 0 - 5 | Tuesdays at 10:30 am July 9, 16, 23 & 30 June 3, 10, 17 & 24 and July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Literacy|Reading Buddies, Ages 6 -11 STEM - Science | Out of This Wednesdays at 4 pm Arts | Paint Like Alma Woodsey World!: Craft Your Own Planet, June 4, 11, 18 & 25 and July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Thomas, Ages 6 - 11 | June 4 at 3 pm Ages 6-11 | July 9 at 5 pm Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come!: Count & Color, Ages 0 - 5 Thursdays at 10:30 am June 5, 12 & 26 and July 3, 10 & 17 Summer Reading | Little Artist: Claude Monet, Ages 0 - 5 | June 6 at 10:30 am Early Learning | Baby and Me, Ages 0 - 5 | 10:30 am June 9: Mess Free Color Mixing July 7: Recycled Building Blocks

Literacy | Doggie Tales, Ages 6 - 11 June 7 at 10:30 am

Arts | Paint Like Piet Mondrian, Ages 6-11 | July 14 at 3 pm

STEM - Science | Walking Water Rainbow, Ages 6-11 | July 23 at 5 pm STEM - Science | Beaded State Flowers, Ages 6-11 | July 24 at 3 pm Arts | Petite Picasso Storytime, Ages 0 - 5 | July 26 at 3 pm HAMILTON MILL BRANCH Early Learning | Toddler Time, Ages 0 -5 | Mondays at 11 am June 2, 16, 23 & 30 and July 14, 21 & 28 Early Learning | Preschool Storytime, Ages 0 - 5 Tuesdays at 11 am June 3, 17 & 24 and July 1, 15, 22 & 29 Literacy | Reading Buddies, Ages 6 -11 | Wednesdays at 4:30 pm June 4, 11 & 25 and July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Early Learning | Baby and Me, Ages 0 -5 | Thursdays at 11 am June 5 & 26 and July 3, 17, 24 & 31 STEM - Mathematics | Math Club, Ages 6 -11 | June 5 and July 3 at 5:30 pm Summer Reading | Colors & Your Brain, Ages 6 - 11 | June 10 at 10:30 am Literacy | Adventures in Phonics, Ages 6 - 11 | Wednesdays at 11 am June 11, 18 & 25 and July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Education | Homeschool Hangout, Ages 6 - 11 | June 11 at 12:30 pm STEM - Science | Amazing Habits of Bugs, Ages 6 -11 | June 12 at 2 pm Gaming | Chess Knight, All ages June 12 and July 10 at 6 pm Community | A Juneteenth Celebration, All ages | June 14 at 2 pm

STEM - Science | Bright Colors, Big Arts | Pigment Power!: Permanent Warnings!: Aposematic ColorMarker Tie Dye, Ages 6-11 STEM - Science | Color & Prisms, ations, Ages 6 - 11 | June 11 at 3 pm July 15 at 3 pm Ages 6 -11 | June 24 at 4 pm Early Learning | Color Chaos Storytime, Ages 0 - 5 | June 11 at 6 pm Summer Reading | Colors & Your Brain, Ages 6 - 11 | June 12 at 10:30 am

Arts | Cat Kid Comic Club, Ages 6-11 Book Club | “I Survived” Book July 16 at 6 pm Club, Ages 6 -11 | June 26 and July 31 at 5:30 pm STEM - Science | Superhero Science: Create Your Own STEM - Science | Exploring the Kryptonite, Ages 6-11 | July 17 at 5 pm Solar System, Ages 6 - 11 July 15 at 4 pm

Culinary Arts | DIY Ice Cream, Ages 6 - 11 | July 17 at 2 pm Registration required Literacy | Read to Mr. Bunbun, Ages 6 - 11 | July 27 at 2 pm LAWRENCEVILLE BRANCH Early Learning | Toddler Time, Ages 0 - 5 | 10:30 am Mondays June 2, 9,16 & 23 and July 7,14 & 21 Wednesdays June 4, 11, 18 & 25 and July 9, 16 & 23 Early Learning | Preschool Storytime, Ages 0 - 5 | Mondays at 11:30 am June 2, 9, 16 & 23 and July 7, 14 & 21 STEM - Science|Super Science, Ages 6 - 11 | 4:30 pm June 4: Color Changing Chemistry July 2: Spectrums of Light Hobbies | Air Dry Clay Wind Chimes, Ages 6 - 11 June 8 at 2 pm STEM - Science|Super Science, Ages 6 - 11 | 4:30 pm June 4: Color Changing Chemistry July 2: Spectrums of Light Hobbies | Air Dry Clay Wind Chimes, Ages 6 - 11 | June 8 at 2 pm Summer Reading | Color Mania: DIY Kaleidoscopes, Ages 6 - 11 June 10 at 2 pm

Family | Game On! At the Library, LILBURN BRANCH All ages | June 18 and July 16 at 4:30 pm Literacy | Doggie Tales, Ages 6 -11 Early Learning | Toddler Time, June 21 and July 19 at 11 am Ages 0 - 5 | Tuesdays at 10:30 am June 3, 10 & 24 Environment | Animal Camouflage, Ages 6 - 11 | June 24 Health & Wellness | Library Play at 2 pm Day with Live Healthy Gwinnett, Ages 6 - 11 | June 3 and July 8 at 11 am Early Learning | Un Poquito de Español, Ages 6 -11 Culinary Arts | Pudding in a Bag, June 25 and July 23 at 4:30 pm Ages 6 - 11 | June 9 at 4 pm Summer Reading | Animal Water- Early Learning | Preschool colors, Ages 6 - 11 | June 26 at 3:30 pm Storytime, Ages 0 - 5 | June 10 & 24 at 11:30 am Summer Reading | The Amazing World of Optical Illusions, Ages 6 -11 Gaming | Chess and Go, All ages July 8 at 2 pm June 10 and July 8 at 5 pm Education | Camp Cursive, Ages 6 -11 | Thursdays at 2 pm July 10, 17 & 24 Registration required

STEM - Technology | Code Club, Ages 6 - 11 | June 26 and July 17 at 4 pm Registration required

STEM - Science | Pinhole Camera - Camera Obscura, Ages 6 -11 | July 10 at 4 pm

Summer Reading | Alebrije Art: Crafting Colorful Creatures, Ages 6 - 11 | June 24 at 3:30 pm

Literacy | Reading Buddies, Ages 6 - 11 | 10:30 am Tuesdays June 3, 10, 17 & 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Thursdays June 5, 12 & 26 and July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Summer Reading | The Science of Color: Experiment with Light & Color, Ages 6 - 11 | June 5 at 3 pm STEM - Science | Straw Rockets, Ages 0 - 5 | June 10 at 2:30 pm Early Learning | Toddler Time, Ages 0 - 5 | Wednesdays at 10:30 am June 4, 11, 18 & 25 and July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Early Learning | Preschool Storytime, Ages 0 - 5 Wednesdays at 11:30 am June 4, 11, 18 & 25 and July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Summer Reading | Spin Drum Art, Ages 6 - 11 | June 11 at 1:30 pm

Hobbies | Art Camp: Young Artists’ Summer Reading | Nailed It!: Silly Summer Reading | Coloring Our Art Day, Ages 6 - 11 | June 28 World: Chalk Paint, Ages 6 - 11 Studio, Ages 6 -11 | July 15, 16 & 17 at 10:30 am June 12 at 2 pm at 4:30 pm | Registration required

Summer Reading Comedy Magic Show: Featuring Ken Scott Saturday, July 19 | 10:30 am

Culinary Arts | Kids Taste the Rainbow, Ages 6 - 11 | July 2 at 3 pm Registration required

Arts | Creating Kindness and Community Rocks, Ages 0 - 5 | July 15 at 2:30 pm

Health & Wellness | How Does My Summer Reading | Color Our Garden Grow?: Tower Garden 101, World with Origami: Bring Paper Ages 6 - 11 | July 14 at 4 pm to Life!, All ages | July 16 at 1 pm Summer Reading | Colorful STEM - Science | Ice Cream Time, Cravings, Ages 0 - 5 | July 15 at 10:30 am Ages 6 - 11 | July 17 at 2 pm

Early Learning | Music and Movement, Ages 0 - 5 June 11 at 11:30 am

STEM - Science | DIY Lava Lamps, Ages 6 - 11 | July 15 at 4:30 pm

Hobbies | Awesome Art, Ages 6 - 11 June 11 at 4:30 pm: Watercolor Paintings July 9 at 4:30 pm: The Art of Pablo Picasso Culinary Arts | Sun Tea Saturday, All ages | June 14 at 2 pm

MOUNTAIN PARK BRANCH

Hobbies | Marvelous Marionette Puppets!, Ages 6 - 11 | July 20 at 2 pm

Explore the Library | How to Train Summer Reading | Color SPLAT!, Your Dragon Celebration, Ages 6 -11 Ages 6 -11 | July 22 at 11 am June 17 at 2:00 pm Explore the Library | We’re Going on a Scavenger Hunt, Ages 6 -11 July 29 at 2 pm

NORCROSS BRANCH

Early Learning | Baby and Me, Arts | Watercolor Basics: Paint Ages 0 - 5 | Tuesdays at 10:30 am Your Feelings, Ages 6 - 11 | July 16 & 17 June 3 & 17 and July 15 & 29 at 12 pm Registration required Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come!, Kindergarten Readiness Ages 0 - 5 | Kindergarten Wednesdays at 3 pm Camp, Ages 0 - 5 June 4, 11, 18 & 25 and July 9, 16, 23 & 30 July 22 at 10:30 am Registration required Registration required

Early Learning | Summer Family Storytime, Ages 0 - 5 Thursdays at 11 am June 5, 12 & 26 and July 10, 17, 24 & 31 Literacy | Reading Buddies, Ages 6 - 11 | 5 pm Mondays June 9, 16, 23 & 30 and July 7, 14 & 21 Wednesdays June 11, 18 & 25 and July 2, 9, 16 & 23 Registration required Arts | Creative Crafts! Promoting Arts for Krafty Kids, Ages 6 - 11 June 10 at 2 pm Community | Express & Engage, All ages | Tuesdays at 4 pm June 10, 17 & 24 and July 8, 15 & 22 STEM - Science | Leap into Learning, Measure the Fun!, Ages 6 - 11 | June 10 at 6 pm Summer Reading | Alebrije Art: Crafting Colorful Creatures, Ages 6 - 11 | June 24 at 1:30 pm STEM - Mathematics | Move, Shape, Learn: Geometry Through Movement!, Ages 6 - 11 June 24 at 6 pm STEM - Science | DIY Solar Power Oven, Ages 6 - 11 | June 25 at 5 pm Registration required Early Learning | PJ Party at the Library!, Ages 0 - 5 | June 30 and July 28 at 5 pm STEM - Science | The Science of a Perfect Throw-In, Ages 6 - 11 July 8 at 6 pm STEM - Science | Pump Up Your Knowledge, Beat by Beat!, Ages 6 - 11 | July 22 at 6 pm

STEM - Science | UV Kid, Ages 6 - 11 | June 4 at 2 pm Early Learning | Preschool Storytime, Ages 0 - 5 Thursdays at 10:30 am June 5 & 12 and July 10, 17 & 24

STEM - Science | Colorful Slime, Ages 6 - 11 | July 23 at 2 pm Registration required

Finance & Budget | Jelly Bean Money Camp, Ages 6 - 11 | July 9 at 2 pm

STEM - Science | Paleontology and Arts | Bad Art Night - Become Your Favorite Artist!, All ages | July 22 Fossils, Ages 6 - 11 | July 28 at 1 pm at 5 pm SNELLVILLE BRANCH STEM - Science | Cosmic Creations: Culinary Arts | Juice Roulette, Painting Planets, Ages 6 - 11 Ages 6 - 11 | July 24 at 5 pm Literacy | Reading Buddies, June 9 at 2 pm Ages 6 - 11 | Mondays at 4 pm Registration required Community | Creating a Positive June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 and July 7, 14, 21 School Environment, Ages 6 - 11 & 28 STEM - Science | Now You See It, July 29 at 4 pm Now You Don’t, Ages 6 - 11 Gaming | Chess Tournament, All June 11 at 2 pm SUWANEE BRANCH ages | June 3 at 5:30 pm STEM - Science | Grow a Rainbow, Early Learning | Toddler Time, Ages 6 - 11 | June 17 at 2 pm Ages 0 - 5 | Wednesdays at 10:30 am June 4, 11, 18 & 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 23 STEM - Science | Tie Dyeing, & 30 Ages 6 - 11 | June 18 at 2 pm Registration required Early Learning | Preschool Storytime, Ages 0 - 5 Summer Reading | Alebrije Art: Wednesdays at 11:30 am Crafting Colorful Creatures, June 4, 11, 18 & 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 23 Ages 6 - 11 | June 24 at 10:30 am & 30 STEM - Science | Crayons from Start to Finish, Ages 6 - 11 June 25 at 2 pm

Writing | Make Your Own Book, Ages 6 - 11 | June 6 at 1 pm

Summer Reading | Colors & Your Early Learning | Family Storytime, Brain, Ages 6 - 11 | June 12 at 1:30 pm Ages 0 - 5 | June 25 and July 30 at 5 pm Arts | Re-imagined Book Covers, STEM - Science | The Rainbow Is a All ages| June 12 at 4 pm Circle?, Ages 6 - 11 | June 26 at 1 pm Early Learning | Sensory StorySTEM - Science | Shaving Cream time, Ages 0 - 5 | June 15 at 2:30 pm Rain Clouds, Ages 6 - 11 | July 1 at 1 pm STEM - Mathematics | Math Club: STEM - Science | Fireworks in a Pokemon Card Game, Ages 6 - 11 Jar, Ages 6 - 11 | July 3 at 2 pm June 17 and July 15 at 5 pm Arts | Mythology & Bestiaries: Clay Creature Creations, Ages 6 - 11 July 7 at 2 pm Registration required

PEACHTREE CORNERS BRANCH

Hobbies | Friendship Bracelets, Ages 6 - 11 | July 9 at 2 pm

Early Learning | Toddler Time, Ages 0 - 5 | Tuesdays at 10:30 am June 3, 10 & 17 and July 8, 15 & 22

STEM - Science | Sunscreen Painting, Ages 6 - 11 | July 16 at 2 pm

STEM - Engineering | Float Your STEM - Science | Magic Balloon Ex- Boat, Ages 6 - 11 | July 17 at 2 pm periment, Ages 6 - 11 | June 3 at 2 pm

Community | Pet Lover Party, All ages | June 24 at 5:30 pm

Early Learning | Toddler Time (Session 1), Ages 0 - 5 Wednesdays at 10:30 am June 4, 11, 18 & 25 and July 9, 16 & 23 Early Learning | Toddler Time (Session 2), Ages 0 - 5 Wednesdays at 11:30 am June 4, 11, 18 & 25 and July 9, 16 & 23 Early Learning | Preschool Storytime (Session 1), Ages 0 - 5 | Thursdays at 10:30 am June 5, 12 & 26 and July 10, 17 & 24 Early Learning | Preschool Storytime (Session 2), Ages 0 - 5 Thursdays at 11:30 am June 5, 12 & 26 and July 10, 17 & 24 Early Learning | Baby and Me Yoga, Ages 0 - 5 June 10 and July 15 at 11:30 am Registration required STEM - Science | Making Rainbows with Osmosis, Ages 6 - 11 June 11 at 4 pm Registration required

STEM - Science | Chromatography Health & Wellness | Library Play Day with Live Healthy Gwinnett, Crafts, Ages 6 - 11 | June 26 at 5 pm Ages 6 - 11 | June 13 & 27 at 10:30 am July 16 at 4:30 pm Gaming | Chess & Go, All ages July 1 at 5 pm Early Learning | Colors, Colors Learning Labs | Coding Basics for Everywhere!, Ages 0 - 5 June 16 at 1 pm Kids, Ages 6 - 11 | July 8 at 2 pm

Early Learning | Baby and Me, Ages 0 - 5 | June 17 and July 8 at 11:30 am Early Learning | The World of ASL, Ages 0 - 5 | June 17 at 6 pm Health & Wellness | Come Celebrate International Yoga Day, All ages | June 21 at 11 am Summer Reading | Animal Watercolors, Ages 6 - 11 | June 25 at 10:30 am STEM - Engineering | One Piece Boating Challenge, Ages 6 - 11 June 26 at 4 pm Registration required Early Learning | Rainbow Science Storytime, Ages 0 - 5 | June 28 at 11 am Arts | Color Wheel Bootcamp, All ages | July 1, 2 & 3 at 2 pm Registration required Culinary Arts | Let’s Make Che Thai!, Ages 6 - 11 | July 7 at 6 pm Registration required Arts | Bad Art: Mosaic Self Portraits, All ages | July 10 at 5 pm Registration required Culinary Arts | Summertime Treats: Making a Fruit Salad, All ages July 15 at 4 pm Registration required Early Learning | Unicorn Magic Storytime, Ages 0 - 5 | July 19 at 11 am Arts | July Jump Ropes: Out of Yarn, Ages 6 - 11 | July 21 at 11 am STEM - Science | The Science of Slime, All ages | July 24 at 4 pm Registration required Kindergarten Readiness | Kindergarten, Here We Come!, Ages 0 - 5 | July 25 at 1 pm Registration required Early Learning | Piano Preschool, Ages 0 - 5 | July 29 at 6 pm Registration required

Join us for

Storytimes at Lilburn Splash Pad! Fridays at 11:30 am

June 13, 20, 27, and July 18 & 25 Lilburn City Park: 76 Main Street NW, Lilburn, GA 30047

It’s a Puppet Show!

Join the GCPL Puppeteers for a live performance featuring puppets, catchy music, and funny antics!

Thursday, July 10 10:30 am | Centerville Branch 1:30 pm | Mountain Park Branch 3:30 pm | Five Forks Branch

Friday, July 11 10:30 am | Lilburn Branch 1:30 pm | Grayson Branch 3:30 pm | Snellville Branch

Tuesday, July 15 10:30 am | Duluth Branch 1:30 pm | Peachtree Corners Branch 3:30 pm | Norcross Branch

Saturday, July 12 10:30 am | Suwanee Branch 1:30 pm | Buford Branch 3:30 pm | Hamilton Mill Branch

Wednesday, July 16 10:30 am | Collins Hill Branch 1:30 pm | Dacula Branch 3:30 pm | Lawrenceville Branch

Teen Programs

BUFORD-SUGAR HILL BRANCH Community | Friendship Bracelets!, All ages | June 3 at 1 pm Summer Reading | Pixel Art Masterpieces, Ages 12-18 | June 10 at 1:30 pm Arts | Rainbow Quotes Art, Ages 12-18 | June 10 at 6 pm Community | Teen Advisory Council, Ages 12 - 18 | June 12 and July 10 at 6 pm Gaming | Art Heist Escape Room, Ages 12 - 18 | June 24 at 5:30 pm Book Club | Anime Club, All Ages June 25 and July 30 at 3 pm

Writing |

Universal

Scribbles:

Color Our World

Calling all teen writers and artists, join us in creating a literary magazine!

Tuesday, July 1 | 12 pm Live Online Program

Registration required Arts | Melted Crayon Art, Ages 12 - 18 | July 8 at 6 pm Arts | Who’s That Anime Artist?!, All ages | July 19 at 3:30 pm Community | Locker Lamps & Fidget Rings, Ages 12 - 18 | July 29 at 6 pm

Summer Reading | Color Our World: Balloon Art, Ages 12 -18 July 1 at 12 pm

Summer Reading | Dog Days of Summer: Watercolors, Ages 12 -18 June 26 at 1:30 pm

Health & Wellness | DIY Soothing Aloe Lotion, All Ages | July 2 at 5 pm

Hobbies | Darn It! Visible Mending, All ages | July 10 at 2 pm

Arts | Teen Makerspace: Discarded DULUTH BRANCH Books Workshop, Ages 12 -18 July 15 at 4:30 pm Arts | Origami Pencil Holder, Ages 12 -18 | June 9 at 5 pm Environment | Wildflower Terrariums, Ages 12 -18 | July 23 Culinary Arts | Quick Pickling, at 4:30 pm Ages 12 -18 | June 11 at 1 pm Culinary Arts | Natural Food Dye, Ages 12 -18 | July 30 at 4 pm COLLINS HILL BRANCH Writing | From Reader to Writer, Ages 12 -18 | Mondays at 2 pm June 2, 9, 16 & 23 Summer Reading | Color to Tie Dye For, Ages 12 -18 | June 26 at 10:30 am Health & Wellness | Self-Affirmation Jars, Ages 12 -18 | July 17 at 2 pm DACULA BRANCH Community | Dungeons and Dragons and Donuts, Ages 12 -18 June 5 and July 10 at 4 pm Registration required Arts | Hanging Yarn Art, All ages June 6 at 2 pm

Summer Reading | Dog Days of Summer: Watercolors, Ages 12 -18 June 25 at 1:30 pm Summer Reading | Summer Art: Frida Kahlo’s Self -Portrait, Ages 12 -18 | July 10 at 1 pm FIVE FORKS BRANCH Summer Reading | Bedazzled Bookcovers, Ages 12 -18 | June 11 at 3:30 pm GRAYSON BRANCH Gaming | Let’s Role: Dungeons & Dragons, Ages 12 -18 | June 3 and July 1 at 6 pm Registration required Summer Reading | Pixel Art Masterpieces, Ages 12 -18 | June 12 at 10:30 am

Arts | Book Covers Reimagined, Ages 12 -18 | June 11 at 4 pm

Writing | Budding Authors Teen Writing Club, Ages 12 -18 | June 24 and July 29 at 6 pm

Hobbies | Wrap & Weft: Woven Bracelets and Bookmarks, Ages 12 -18 | June 13 at 2 pm

STEM - Science | Messy Science: Making Elephant Toothpaste, Ages 12 -18 | July 7 at 5 pm

Hobbies | Stitching Society, Ages 12 - 18 | June 16 and July 14 at 6 pm Gaming | Dungeons & Dragons, Ages 12 -18 | June 22 at 12:30 pm Literacy | Zine Workshop: Make Your Own Magazine!, Ages 12 -18 July 7 at 6 pm Health & Wellness | Craft & Calm, Ages 12 -18 | July 21 at 5:30 pm LAWRENCEVILLE BRANCH Hobbies | Bad Art: Art Nouveau, Ages 12 -18 | June 7 at 2 pm Summer Reading | Dog Days of Summer: Watercolors, Ages 12 -18 June 26 at 3:30 pm STEM - Technology | Google CS First: Animate a Name, Ages 12 -18 June 28 at 2 pm Hobbies | Intro to Camera DSLR, Ages 12 -18 | July 6 at 1 pm Hobbies | Sewing Basics: Animal Friends, Ages 12 -18 | July 24 at 4 pm Registration required LILBURN BRANCH Summer Reading | Mess with a Masterpiece, Ages 12 -18 June 24 at 3:30 pm

Writing | Summer Writing Camp:

Writing & Reading with Writing | I Survived: Teen Creative Arts | Friendship Bracelets, Color & Creativity Writing Seminar, Ages 12 -18 Ages 12 -18 | July 10 at 6 pm Saturday, June 28 | 12 am CENTERVILLE BRANCH June 16 and July 28 at 5 pm Registration required HAMILTON MILL BRANCH Arts | Tiny Book Workshop, Gaming | Apprentice Planeswalker Hobbies | Tie-dye Drawstring Ages 12 -18 | June 10 at 2 pm Guide: Magic the Gathering Hobbies | Mend & Make, Ages 12 -18 Bags, Ages 12 -18 | July 5 at 1 pm Commander, Ages 12 -18 June 7 at 3 pm Registration required Summer Reading | Bedazzled Book June 18 and July 16 at 4 pm covers, Ages 12 -18 | June 11 Summer Reading | Pixel Art Arts | Visible Mending, Ages 12 -18 at 10:30 am Masterpieces, Ages 12 -18 | June 10 July 26 at 12 pm at 10:30 am Registration required

MOUNTAIN PARK BRANCH Summer Reading | Bedazzled Bookcovers, Ages 12 -18 June 11 at 1:30 pm Community | Magic: The Gathering, Ages 12 -18 | June 12 and July 10 at 5 pm Voting | A Guide to Voting, Ages 12 -18 | June 18 at 4 pm Hobbies | Ukulele Club, Ages 12 -18 | July 23 at 6 pm NORCROSS BRANCH Gaming | Dungeons and Drama, Ages 12 -18 | Thursdays at 4 pm June 5, 12 & 26 and July 10, 17, 24 & 31 Hobbies | Create a Trinket Bag!, Ages 12 -18 | June 18 at 1 pm Registration required Summer Reading | Mess with a Masterpiece, Ages 12 -18 | June 24 at 1:30 pm Arts | Marionette Madness: The Joys of Puppets and Puppeteering!, Ages 12 -18 | July 8 at 2 pm PEACHTREE CORNERS BRANCH STEM - Technology | Code Your Own Webpage: Basic HTML & CSS, Ages 12 -18 | June 23 at 1 pm Registration required Summer Reading | Mess with a Masterpiece, Ages 12 -18 | June 24 at 10:30 am Arts | Back to School: Create Your Own Personalized Notebook, Ages 12 -18 | June 24 at 1 pm Registration required SNELLVILLE BRANCH Arts | Cosmics Camp: Make Your Own Mini Comic, Ages 12 -18 Wednesdays at 4 pm | June 4, 11, 18 & 25 Gaming | Magic: The Gathering, Ages 12 -18 | June 10 and July 8 at 5 pm

Summer Reading | Pixel Art Masterpieces, Ages 12 -18 | June 12 at 1:30 pm Arts | Improv Games, Ages 12 -18 June 16 at 4 pm SUWANEE BRANCH Hobbies | Darn It! Visible Mending Circle, Ages 12 -18 | June 9 at 5 pm STEM - Technology | LEGO Stop Motion, Ages 12 -18 | June 14 at 2 pm Registration required Summer Reading | Dog Days of Summer: Watercolors, Ages 12 -18 June 25 at 10:30 am Arts | Photography Exploration: The Art of the Selfie, Ages 12 -18 June 25 at 5 pm

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Science Library A Google classroom for all things science!

Join us each month as we explore a scientific field with experiments and fun activities.

Join the classroom here: bit.ly/3BYK086 Classroom code: kct6bud New content every Monday!

Writing Studio Enjoy monthly writing tips and prompts!

Join us and find fun writing prompts, book lists for aspiring writers, and share your stories!

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Glow in the Dark Foam Party Celebrate the end of summer with glow in the dark foam!

Thursday, July 25 | 7 pm

New content every month!

Collins Hill Branch

For more visit our teen page: www.gwinnettpl.org/teens

This program is for teens only.

Harry Potter: First Edition Join us at the library for a party to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday!

Thursday, July 31 | 6 - 8 pm Lawrenceville Branch This program is for teens and adults!

Learning Labs Programs The Learning Labs have the software and equipment to turn your vision into reality. * Programs are intended for teens and adults.

CENTERVILLE BRANCH LAB

HAMILTON MILL BRANCH LAB

NORCROSS BRANCH LAB

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ June 28 at 2 pm Registration required

Learning Labs | Serger Basics, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 27 at 1 pm Registration required

Learning Labs | The Art of the Edit, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 9 at 6 pm Registration required

FIVE FORKS BRANCH LAB Learning Labs | Screenwriting: Creating Stories for the Screen, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | Tuesdays at 6 pm June 5, 12, & 26 and July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 Learning Labs | Bros Who Sew, Ages 12 -18 | 1 pm June 11: Tote Bag July 9: Journal Bookmark Registration required

Learning Labs | How to Make a Sunglasses Case, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ June 29 at 1 pm Registration required Learning Labs | Getting Started with Productivity Apps, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | July 30 at 6 pm LILBURN BRANCH LAB

Learning Labs | Python Basics, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | July 14 at 6 pm SNELLVILLE BRANCH LAB Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ June 3 at 2 pm and July 1 at 6 pm Registration required

Learning Labs | Intro to the X-Carve, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | July 15 at 6 pm Registration required Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Basics, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | July 24 at 11 am Registration required Learning Labs | Retro Game Design, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | July 29 at 6 pm SUWANEE BRANCH LAB

Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing with Prusa, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ Learning Labs | Resin Printing Printing Software: CURA and June 7 at 1 pm Basics, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 6 and PrusaSlicer, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ July 19 at 10 am June 3 and July 15 at 3 pm Learning Labs | Overcoming the Learning Labs | Photo Retouching Registration required Learning Labs | Creative Engineer- 12 Major Hurdles for Creators, and Restoration, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 24 at 6 pm ing: Play Test Our Mini-Pinball June 25 at 2 pm Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Machine!, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 10 Registration required Basics, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 10 and at 5:30 pm Learning Labs | Intro to Digital July 8 at 3 pm Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Photography, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ Registration required Printing with Prusa, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ Learning Labs | Sewing with a July 2 at 2 pm July 1 at 5:30 pm Pattern, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 11 Learning Labs | Intro to Tinkercad, at 11 am Learning Labs | Sound Lab: Live Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 17 and July 29 Learning Labs | Sewing Machine Instrument Recording, Ages 12 -18 & at 3 pm Basics, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | July 12 at 1 Learning Labs | Sewing Circuits, 19+ | July 23 at 2 pm Registration required pm Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 24 at 6 pm Registration required Registration required Learning Labs | Mural Makers: A Learning Labs | Intro to Digital Hands-on Creative Workshop, Photography, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ Learning Labs | Learning Lab Mag- Learning Labs | Make Creating a Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | July 30 at 6:30 pm June 24 at 2:30 pm ic (The Gathering), Ages 12 -18 & 19+ Daily Practice, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ Registration required Registration required July 24 at 5:30 pm June 29 and July 27 at 2 pm Registration required

CosMania is a two-month program for cosplayers and sewists ages 13 through adult. Join us to learn new crafting and cosplay skills and use them on a cosplay to show off at our competition in August.

Competition and Runway show at the Duluth Branch on August 9 at 7 pm DULUTH BRANCH LAB

Learning Labs | Intro to Tinkercad, Learning Labs | Intro to Cricut Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | July 23 at 6 pm Vinyl Decal Making, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ Learning Labs | Getting Started July 2 at 1 pm with Cosplay, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ Learning Labs | Post Processing 3D June 6 at 2 pm Prints for Cosplay, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ Learning Labs | Intro to 3D July 25 at 2 pm Printing with Lulzbot, Ages 12 -18 & Learning Labs | Intro to Cricut 19+ | July 9 at 1 pm Vinyl Decal Making, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ Learning Labs | Documenting Your June 11 at 6 pm Cosplay Construction, Ages 12 -18 & Learning Labs | Hand Sewing, 19+ | July 27 at 1 pm Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | July 13 at 1 pm Learning Labs | Sewing Patterns, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 15 at 1 pm HAMILTON MILL BRANCH LAB SNELLVILLE BRANCH LAB Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Learning Labs | The Cosplay Printing with Prusa, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ Process, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 1 June 25 at 6 pm at 1 pm

Learning Labs | Intro to Cricut - Vinyl Decal Making, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 4 at 1 pm

Learning Labs | Prop Fabrication, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 30 at 6 pm

Learning Labs | Fabric Dyeing Basics, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 9 at 5:30 pm

Learning Labs | Fabric Dyeing Basics, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 14 at 1 pm

Learning Labs | Foam Crafting and Armor, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | July 7 Learning Labs | Intro to Soldering, Learning Labs | 3D Modeling for at 5:30 pm Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 21 at 1 pm Cosplay, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 18 at 2 pm Learning Labs | Embroidery & Learning Labs | Choosing Your Embellishments for Cosplay, Fabrics, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 25 Learning Labs | Costume Layers, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | July 16 at 2 pm at 1 pm Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 29 at 1 pm

Learning Labs | Wig Styling for Cosplay, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ July 12 at 2 pm Learning Labs | Resin Printing Basics, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ July 13 at 2 pm Learning Labs | 3D Printing with the Prusa, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ July 23 at 1 pm Learning Labs | Drop-in and Finish Your Cosplay, Ages 12 -18 & 19+ August 3 at 1 pm - 3 pm SUWANEE BRANCH LAB Learning Labs | Arduino for Cosplay (three week workshop), Ages 12 -18 & 19+ | June 26 and July 3 & 10 at 5:30 pm Registration required *These workshops will consist of a short presentation and open work session.

Adult

Programs

BUFORD-SUGAR HILL BRANCH Language Learning | Conversations in English, 19+ | Thursdays at 7 pm June 5, 12 & 26 and July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31

Book Club | Themed Book Club, Ages 19+ | 6 pm June 25: Theme - The art of reading July 23: Theme - A splash of color **Meets at Tradewind Coffee Company

Genealogy | Genealogy and the Book Club | Stitch & Tell, Ages 19+ Library Mini Series: How to Use June 24 at 5 pm: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Library Resources to Learn About Reid Your Ancestors, Ages 19+ July 22 at 5 pm: Book Lovers by Emily Henry June 30 and July 7 at 11 am Registration required Summer Reading | Art Trivia Night, Ages 19+ | July 15 at 6 pm Consumer Education | Pass It On: Identifying Senior Citizen Scams, CENTERVILLE BRANCH Ages 19+ | July 21 at 2 pm Hobbies | Fashion History: Wedding Dresses, Ages 19+ | June 2 at 4 pm Health & Wellness | Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group, Ages 19+ June 11 and July 9 at 2 pm Culinary Arts | Juneteenth Pound Cake, Ages 19+ | June 18 at 6 pm Book Club | Read It and Weep, Ages 19+ | 6 pm June 24: They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera July 22: Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt

DULUTH BRANCH Gaming | Chess Club, All Ages June 4 at 6 pm Arts | Unleash Your Texture: Mixed Media Exploration, Ages 19+ June 24 at 10:30 am Registration required Book Club | Cozy Mystery Book Club, Ages 19+ | June 26 and July 17 at 11 am

Hobbies | Art & Appetites: Exploring Color, Ages 19+ | July 21 at 6 pm

Community | Community Hobby Swap, All Ages | July 22 at 1 pm DACULA BRANCH Book Club | Hybrid Book Club, Ages 19+ | 1 pm June 12: The Coworker by Freida McFadden July 10: Where’d You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple

Book Club | Murder with a Twist: Five Forks Mystery/Fiction Book Club, Ages 19+ | 11 am June 9: The Last Flight by Julie Clark July 14: The Guardians by John Grisham Health & Wellness | Chair Yoga, Ages 19+ June 14 & 28 and July 26 at 11 am Arts | Altered Books Workshop, Ages 19+ | June 20 at 2 pm Senior Living | BrainGames!: A Lunch and Learn Workshop, Ages 19+ June 25 and July 30 at 11:30 am GRAYSON BRANCH

Arts | Color Confidence: Building a Wardrobe That Works for You! Thursday, June 26 | 6:30 pm Registration required

Genealogy | Genealogy Club, Ages 19+ June 5 and July 3 at 6:30 pm June 17 and July 15 at 2 pm Community | History of the Pride Flag, Ages 19+ | June 26 at 2 pm LILBURN BRANCH Culinary Arts | Homemade Tanghulu: Chinese Candied Fruit Snack, Ages 19+ | June 11 at 2 pm Registration required Gaming | Puzzle Swap, Ages 19+ June 14 at 1 pm Senior Living | “Remember When”: Storytime for Seniors, Ages 19+ June 17 at 4:30 pm

Book Club | Stitch & Tell, Ages 19+ June 9 at 6 pm: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Writing | Writers Workshop with July 14 at 6 pm: The Golden Couple by Greer the Atlanta Writers Club, Ages 19+ Hendricks June 21 and July 19 at 1:30 pm Registration required Gaming | Chess Club, All Ages June 15 and July 20 at 3 pm Gaming | Boomers vs. Zoomers: Intergenerational Trivia Game, Book Club | Trouble’s Brewing, All ages | June 26 at 2 pm Ages 19+ | 4 pm June 16: The Escape Artist by Brad Meltzer STEM - Technology | Learn Your July 21: The Therapist by B.A. Paris Mac: An Information Session, **Meets at Grayson Sweet Home Cafe Ages 19+ | June 28 at 12 pm HAMILTON MILL BRANCH

COLLINS HILL BRANCH Book Club | Mystery and Crime Book Club, Ages 19+ | June 3 and July 1 at 1 pm

FIVE FORKS BRANCH

Language Learning | Conversations in English, Ages 19+ | Tuesdays at 10 am June 3, 10, 17 & 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Book Club | Hamilton Mill Book Club, Ages 19+ | June 23 and July 28 at 6:30 pm

Consumer Education | AI Scams to Watch Out For in 2025, Ages 19+ July 9 at 2 pm Jobs & Careers | How to Job Hunt, Ages 19+ | July 19 at 12 pm

Author Talk Rebecca Romney

Health & Wellness | The Wardrobe Edit: Kibbe Body Type, Ages 19+ July 15 at 2 pm LAWRENCEVILLE BRANCH

Language Learning | ConversaArts | Color and the Rise tions in English, Ages 19+ | Mondays Hobbies | Rebound: From Dusty Pages to Creative Wonders, Ages 19+ at 6 pm of Modern Art: June 14 and July 26 at 1 pm Impressionism and Beyond June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 and July 7, 14, 21 Wednesday, July 9 | 6:30 pm & 28

Join us to discuss Jane Austen’s Bookshelf and learn about women writers who were erased from the Western canon.

Thursday, July 24 | 6 pm Duluth Branch

MOUNTAIN PARK BRANCH Consumer Education | Protecting Yourself from Scams for Older Adults with Officer Mike Johnson of the Lilburn Police, Ages 19+ June 3 at 5 pm Gaming | Chess Club, All Ages June 8 and July 13 at 3 pm Book Club | Adult Book Club, Ages 19+ | June 9 and July 7 at 4 pm

Kindergarten Readiness | School SUWANEE BRANCH Registration Event / Evento de Registro Escolar, Ages 19+ | July 9 & 23 Book Club | The Next Chapter at 4 pm Book Club, Ages 19+ | 3:30 pm June 12: None of This is True by Lisa Jewell Genealogy | Getting Started in July 17: The Wager by David Grann Genealogy, Ages 19+ | July 29 at 6 pm LIVE ONLINE PROGRAMS PEACHTREE CORNERS BRANCH Language Learning | ConversaGaming | Chess Boards and tions in English, Ages 19+ | Tuesdays Checker Crowns, Ages 19+ at 1 pm June 3, 10, 17 & 24 and July 1, 8, Thursdays at 6 pm 15, 22 June 5 and July 3, 17 & 31 & 29 | Registration required

Health & Wellness | Stretch It Out: Morning Yoga, Ages 19+ | June 12 and Community | Knitted Together, July 10 at 11 am All Ages | June 11 and July 9 at 6 pm Senior Living | Spelling Bee for Older Adults: Stay Sharp, Ages 19+ June 17 at 4:30 pm Book Club | The Love Lit Lounge: Romance Book Club, Ages 19+ June 25 and July 30 at 6:30 pm Arts | Art Club: Painting with a Limited Palette, Ages 19+ | July 15 at 4:30 pm Summer Reading | Color Our World with Canva, Ages 19+ | July 16 at 4 pm Culinary Arts | History of Chocolate: Trivia & Tasting, Ages 19+ July 29 at 5 pm NORCROSS BRANCH Book Club | Spill the Tea Book Club, Ages 19+ | 4 pm June 4: Theme - Wedding bells July 2: Theme - Beachy romance STEM - Technology | Digital Literacy Workshop, Ages 19+ Mondays at 6:30 pm June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 and July 7, 14, 21 & 28 Registration required Community | Norcross Connect: Juneteenth Celebration - Freedom Bells, Ages 19+ | June 11 at 11 am STEM - Technology | Norcross Connect: Intro to Computers, Ages 19+ | July 9 at 11 am

Book Talk | Savoring Stories: A Book Tasting Celebrating African American Culture, Ages 19+ June 12 at 1 pm

Book Club | ATL Reads Virtual Book Club, Ages 19+ | 7 pm June 10: The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi July 8: The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel Registration required Language Learning | Movies in English: ESL Movie Club, Ages 19+ Thursdays at 4 pm June 12 & 26 and July 10 & 24

Book Club | Murder with Friends Book Club, Ages 19+ | 6:30 pm Education | IDD: Open Your World June 18: The 6:20 Man by David Baldacci Book Club, Ages 19+ July 16: The Only One Left by Riley Sager Tuesdays at 3:15 pm | June 3, 10, 17 & 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Health & Wellness | Infertility Support Group, Ages 19+ July 29 at 6 pm Registration required

Jobs & Careers | Lights, Camera, Careers in Film: Find Your Place in the Film Industry, Ages 19+ June 18 and July 16 at 3 pm Genealogy | Preserving Memories: Protecting Valuable Assets through Photo Inventories, Ages 19+ | July 17 at 1 pm SNELLVILLE BRANCH Writing | Writers Club, Ages 19+ June 5 and July 3 at 5 pm Culinary Arts | Bookish Beverages, Ages 19+ | June 11 at 6 pm Registration required Explore the Library | Kanopy Film Club, Ages 19+ | June 17 and July 17 at 5 pm Book Club | Adult Book Club: Genre Jumpers, Ages 19+ | June 25 and July 30 at 6 pm Arts | Mosaic Art Inspired by Alma Woodsey Thomas, Ages 19+ July 13 at 1 pm Registration required

In 2025, the literary world will celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth on December 16th.

Gwinnett County Public Library is celebrating in a big way.

Over the next year, we will be inviting the community to special events, book giveaways, movie showings, and other festivities that highlight her life and works.

Thank You to our Sponsors!

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