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...
RISE
Our fourth annual RISE Teen Entrepreneurship Program was a success! The RISE Teen Entrepreneurship Program empowered teens to develop business ideas, learn from mentors, and pitch their ventures to local leaders. Participants received mentorship from industry...
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
Kindergarten, Here We Come!
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...
New Start Entrepreneurship Incubator
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 successful...
Artober
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...
Disney on Ice
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...
Social Resources
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...
Photo Annual
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: Captura is a...
Choose Your Own Game Jam
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...
Vision to Learn
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...
CosMania
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...
Student Film Festival 2024-2025
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 directors...