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Peachtree Corners Library Branch Calendar Highlights
5570 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners 30092 770-978-5154 | gwinnettpl.org and pick up them up Thursday, June 8, 10 a.m. Registration is strongly encouraged.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, June 8, 15, 22 and July 13, 20, 27, 10:30-11 a.m.
Parents and preschoolers, ages 0-5, are welcome to join the fun with stories, games and songs.
Juneteenth
Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, June 13, 1-2 p.m. Everyone age 19+ is invited to learn more about Juneteenth and why it is celebrated as the oldest known tradition honoring the end of slavery in the United States.
Camp Games
Tuesday, June 13, 2-2:45 p.m.
Doggie Tales
Saturday, June 3, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Children 5-10 are invited to practice reading skills with trained therapy dogs.
Reading Buddies
Mondays, June 5, 12, 26 and July 3, 10, 17, 24, 4-6 p.m.
Kids ages 6-11 can develop their reading skills by reading aloud with a volunteer Reading Buddy.
Toddler Time
Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20 and July 11, 18, 25 10:30-11 a.m.
Stories, songs and simple rhymes for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Intro to 3D Printing
Wednesday, June 7, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Residents ages 16 and up will learn the basics of 3D printing in the Learning Lab.
Camping Storytime and Stuffed Animal Campout
Wednesday, June 7, 6-7 p.m.
Kids aged 0-11 will enjoy a fun camping story time and craft activity with their furry friends, then tuck them in at the library. They can follow their overnight adventure
This Camp Kindness adventure is for teens in grades 6-12.
Camp Lanterns & Games
Tuesday, June 13, 2-2:45 p.m.
Elementary school aged kids, ages 6-11, will play fun group games and craft a light-up lantern.
Colors of the Rainbow
Tuesday, June 13, 3-4 p.m. Students aged 6-11 can learn about the different colors of the rainbow with a simple science experiment.
Digital Scavenger Hunt for Seniors
Tuesday, June 20, 1-2 p.m. Older adults are encouraged come in person to participate in a fun and interactive digital scavenger hunt.
Balloon Rocket
Friday, June 23, 1-2 p.m.
Kids 6-11 will expand their STEM knowledge and put their engineering skills to the test by making a balloon rocket to race.
Robotics EV3 Maze Run
Saturday, June 24, 2-3 p.m. This workshop, designed for ages
9-14, teaches kids to code a pre-built robot to follow a maze. Online registration opens June 1.
Could You Pass the Citizenship Test?
Wednesday, July 5, 3-4 p.m. Here’s a chance to residents 19+ to celebrate the 4th of July with a test of their knowledge of American Civics and government.
Hiking Tips and Strategies for Adults
Saturday, July 8, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Adults 19+ are invited to join in when the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club (GATC) presents fundamental information, tips and strategies that help everyone safely enjoy hiking.
Sewing Basics
Wednesday, July 12, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Anyone aged 16+ who has an idea for a sewing project but is unsure how to use a sewing machine — this program is for you! Online registration opens June 15.
Cloud Categories
Thursday, July 13, 2-3 p.m. Students 6-11 can learn about the different types of clouds and construct a cloud viewer to help with identification.
Robotics EV3 Color Sensor
Saturday, July 22, 2-3 p.m. Here’s a workshop in which students, ages 16-18, learn to code a prebuilt robot to sense colors. Online registration opens July 1.
It’s a Puppet Show!
Monday, July 24, 1:30-2 p.m. The GCPL Puppeteers entertain kids ages 6-11 as they bring stories to life using puppets, silly antics and catchy music.
International Tiger Day
Tuesday, July 25, 2-3 p.m. Students 6-11 learn about tigers, why they are endangered and what they can do to help save the tigers.