by Francys Hernandez | May 1, 2025 | Kids, News
Check our Summer Reading Guide! Haga clic aquí para una versión en español Who can participate? Everyone! People of all ages are welcome to join our Summer Reading Challenge. Whether you are a brand new reader and still a little “green”, or someone who is a little... 
by Gabriela Tinoco | Sep 9, 2025 | Kids, News
Attention all budding young artists! All month long, unleash your creativity in a county-wide coloring competition presented by Explore Gwinnett. Visit any of our 15 branches, pick up your coloring sheet at any participating library. Each sheet will include space for... 
by Gabriela Tinoco | Oct 6, 2025 | Kids
We’re excited to announce that our library is partnering with the Gwinnett Sports Commission for the Hat Trick for Reading program! Children from Kindergarten through 12th Grade are encouraged to read three (3) books in exchange for a free ticket to any Atlanta... 
by Gabriela Tinoco | Feb 1, 2026 | Highlight, News
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate, remember, and be inspired!Join Gwinnett County Public Library as we honor the legacy and enduring contributions of African Americans throughout our nation’s history. Black History Month invites us to reflect... 
by Amy Henckel | Aug 2, 2025 | Learning Labs, News
CAN YOU BUILD A VIDEO GAME IN ONLY . . . 48-hours or 2 weeks? Choose Your Game Jam is a virtual event for game creators of all levels. Participants chose between a 48-hour sprint or a 2-week marathon to create games around a secret theme. The jam culminated with a... 
by Gabriela Tinoco | Nov 10, 2024 | Adults, Learning Labs
Interested in learning how to code using languages like Python, HTML, CSS, C#, or Scratch? Whether you need new skills to add to a resume, have a middle schooler interested in designing and building their own website, or need the software to build your next project,... 
by Gabriela Tinoco | Jan 5, 2026 | News, Teens
Join our Common Sense Media Workshop series designed for teens and young adults to learn the importance of media literacy and online safety. Six workshop topics will be discussed, each focusing on a different issue that can arise online that teens and parents should... 
by Gabriela Tinoco | May 1, 2025 | Learning Labs, News
This summer, the Gwinnett County Public Library is hosting our first annual CosMania event to celebrate all things cosplay! CosMania is a two-month library program for cosplayers and sewists ages 13 through adults. Join the Learning Labs at the Gwinnett County Public... 
by Gabriela Tinoco | Sep 1, 2025 | Kids
This promotion has ended for 2025. Check back again in 2026. Kids who read five (5) or more books can redeem one free ticket to see Disney On Ice at Gas South Arena! Join us for an unforgettable journey through your favorite Disney stories! This new production of... 
by Gabriela Tinoco | Apr 19, 2025 | Learning Labs, News
Game jams are creative events in which participants race against the clock to design and develop a video game, often centered on a specific theme or concept. The 2025 Game Jam has wrapped up, but play and enjoy the winning games! The theme for this year was “A... 
by Gabriela Tinoco | Mar 24, 2025 | Adults, News
Garden Fest is Back! Calling all gardeners, garden enthusiasts, and everyone in between!Garden Fest is returning for our sixth year with a week’s worth of programming from Tuesday, April 15th through Thursday, April 17th at the Grayson branch. Our garden-themed... 
by Francys Hernandez | Oct 12, 2024 | Learning Labs, News
Couldn’t visit our Photo Annual Exhibit in-person? Watch the Juror Talk from the day it opened! This year, a stunning installation of local and international photographs was displayed throughout our Duluth branch from Saturday, October 12, 2024, to Friday,... 
by Amy Henckel | Sep 18, 2025 | Adults
This year, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birthday! Tuesday, December 16 | 11 am – 12:30 pmFive Forks Branch Celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday with games and treats! Supported... 
by Amy Henckel | Sep 17, 2025 | Kids
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? Did you know that in Gwinnett County, 51% of our children are not prepared when they enter kindergarten? Reading with your child daily is the best way to help them get ready. That’s why we challenge you to read 1,000 books with... 
by Amy Henckel | Nov 17, 2025 | Kids, Teens
Reading opens whole new worlds to kids and provides them with personal enrichment. Unfortunately, our country is facing a middle-grade reading crisis. Educators report that fourth through eighth-grade students have a low interest in reading and suffer from poor... 
by Gabriela Tinoco | Sep 10, 2025 | Adults
The New Start Entrepreneurship Incubator is a six-month program designed to empower individuals who have served time in jail or prison to create their own businesses. Participants will receive assistance with: Developing business ideas. Learning how to run a... 
by Gabriela Tinoco | Jan 14, 2026 | Kids
Paddington is coming to Gwinnett County and wants to meet YOU! Head to the library to hear a Paddington story, sing some songs, and then get your camera ready for a fun photo op with Paddington Bear himself! He will be in his usual coat and hat, and while that does... 
by Amy Henckel | Aug 3, 2025 | Learning Labs
Join us for our Photo Annual Exhibition Opening and Juror Talk! A stunning installation of local photographs will be displayed throughout our Duluth branch. Saturday, November 8 | 5 pm – 7 pm Duluth Branch: 3180 Main Street, Duluth, GA 30096 Juror:... 
by Francys Hernandez | Apr 29, 2025 | News
¡Consulta nuestra Guía de Lectura de Verano! Click here for an English version ¿Quién puede participar? ¡Todos! Personas de todas las edades son bienvenidas a tomar nuestro Reto de Lectura de Verano. Tanto si eres un lector nuevo y aún un poco inexperto, o si tienes... 
by Gabriela Tinoco | Sep 17, 2025 | Learning Labs, News
Our fourth annual RISE Teen Entrepreneurship Program is here! Participants will receive mentorship from industry professionals, develop a small business plan, and pitch their ideas to a panel of local entrepreneurs in a Shark Tank-style competition. Aspiring... 
by Gabriela Tinoco | Aug 22, 2025 | Adults
Gwinnett County Public Library currently offers a number of free social resources to help families and individuals who may need some extra help. Social Services You can visit social work interns at our Lawrenceville and Norcross branches to help you find resources for... 
by Gabriela Tinoco | Oct 20, 2025 | News
Watch local award-winning films and hear directly from the student directors and judges in an engaging live panel discussion! Submissions are officially closed for the 2026 Gwinnett Library Student Film Fest! What is the Student Film Fest? Gwinnett County Public... 
by Gabriela Tinoco | May 1, 2025 | Learning Labs, News
Our 2025 Student Film Festival was a success! A total of 35 amazing short films were screened at the Snellville branch. Attendees learned about local schools and film organizations, enjoyed a discussion panel with this year’s judges, and heard the student... 
by Gabriela Tinoco | May 1, 2025 | News
Update: The Vision to Learn Program is over for 2025. Please Check Back Next Year. Gwinnett County Public Library will be hosting Vision To Learn this Summer! In Coordination with Vision To Learn, Gwinnett County Public Library will be offering vision... 
