Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence!Join Georgia in reading toward a stronger, smarter future! We invite you to take part in Georgia Reads for America250, a statewide call to rediscover the...
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Game Jam
Register now for the Learning Labs 2026 Game Jam!Theme: The official theme for the jam is Growth and Decay! What does that bring to mind? The beautiful cycle of nature, a thriving city slowly crumbling to dust, mechanics that build up only to break down, or...
Student Film Fest
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...
Black History Month
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 on...
Paddington
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...
Common Sense Media
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 be...
Middle Grade Author Series
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...
Atlanta Gladiators
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...
Gwinnett Reads
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
RISE
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...