2019 Teen Summer Reading Guide · Learn about Josephine Baker (singer) Wednesday, June 12; 4:00 pm Learn about Anne Frank (diarist) Thursday, June 27; 2:00 pm Learn about Helen Keller

Summer Reading Guide2019 Teen

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Summer is a great time to explore your local library. We have programs, books, computers, games, activities and more just for you. Meet your friends to hang out in the Teen Area where there is always something going on!

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BUFORD BRANCH

Interstellar Travel with VR, ages 13+Space travel games in virtual reality!Sundays; 3:00 pm on:June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & July 7, 14, 21, 28Waiver form required

Road ReadyShare experiences, get info about testsMonday, June 3; 5:30 pm

Harry Potter Astronomy ClassDIY LED embroidered constellation!Tuesday, June 4; 5:00 pm

Homework Help, for all agesWednesdays; 5:00 - 7:00 pm: June 5, 12, 19, 26 & July 10, 17, 24

Universal Scribbles: Literary JournalWriters & artists create a published journal in a 4 week workshop…Thursdays; 5:30 pm: June 6, 13, 20, 27Registration required

Summer Reading Kick-off!“My Reptile Guys; Explorer Show”Learn about/see live reptile creatures!Friday, June 7; 11:00 am

Fortnite FridayPlay with or against your friends! Friday, June 7; 3:00 pm

Explore the Science behind the Guardians of the Galaxy! Tuesday, June 11; 5:30 pm

TAC Meeting (Teen Advisory Council) Activity planning and idea sharing...Saturdays; 10am on: June 15, July 27

Sphero Golf Course on the MoonSaturday, June 15; 3:00 pm

(DIY) Galaxy and Universe JarsTuesday, June 18; 5:30 pm

The Truth is Out There?Exploration of fact/fiction on aliensTuesday, June 25; 5:30 pm

NASA @ My Library: Lunar LandingCompete to build the best lunar lander Tuesday, July 2; 5:30 pm

Fortnite FridayPlay with or against your friends! Friday, July 5; 3:00 pm

A Universe of SlimeCreate galaxy, alien & magnetic slimeTuesday, July 9; 5:30 pm

Apollo 11 Escape RoomTuesday, July 16; 5:30 pm

Astrology: Your Inner Cosmic BeingExplore the basics of astrology & cultureTuesday, July 23; 5:30 pm

You’re a Wizard Harry!Get ready for school with wizard classesWednesday, July 31; 5:30 pm

CENTERVILLE BRANCH

Who Knew? Things You Don’t Know About, all agesMonday, June 3; 4:00 pmLearn about Josephine Baker (singer)Wednesday, June 12; 4:00 pmLearn about Anne Frank (diarist)Thursday, June 27; 2:00 pmLearn about Helen Keller (activist)

Summer STEAM Camp, ages 7-12Tuesday - Thursday, June 4 - 6Hands on fun from 10 am - 12 pm

Coding @ Centerville (1st Tuesdays) Bring your own laptop or use oursTuesday, June 4; 4:30 pm: Magic 8 BallTuesday, July 2; 4:30 pm: Ad-Lib Story

Summer Reading Kick-off! “My Reptile Guys; Explorer Plus Show”Learn about/see live reptile creatures!Thursday, June 6; 2:00 pm

Computer Building WorkshopAges 9+; learn to build a PCSaturdays; 12 pm: June 8, July 20

(DIY) Bubble Powered RocketTuesday, June 11; 2:30 pm

Teen PS4 Game NightTuesdays; 5:30 pm: June 11, July 9

TAC Meeting (Teen Advisory Council) Activity planning and idea sharing...Tuesday, June 18; 4:30 pm

Virtual Reality UniverseWednesdays; 4pm: June 19, July 17Waiver form required

Juneteenth Celebration, all agesWednesday, June 19; 5:00 pm

Teen STEAM ChallengesThursdays; 5:30 pm: June 20, July 18

GarageBand Space Music RemixMonday, June 24; 2:30 pm

Mango Movie NightMovies with bilingual subtitlesTuesdays; 5:30 pm: June 25, July 23

STEAM Ahead! Ages 9-12DIY Galaxy: Wednesday, June 26; 5 pmDIY Rockets: Wednesday, July 31; 5 pm

Mars Skits (Make a movie on Mars!)Tuesday, July 9; 2:30 pm

CENsational Salads (Tower Garden)Wednesday, July 10; 5 pm - 6 pm

Who Knew? Things You Don’t Know About, all agesThursday, July 11; 2:00 pmLearn about E.B. White (author)Monday, July 15; 4:00 pmLearn about Rembrandt (artist)Wednesday, July 24; 11:00 am Learn about Amelia Earhart (pilot)Wednesday, July 31; 4:00 pmLearn about J.K. Rowling (author)


Sewing Club (DIY Basic Project)Thursday, July 25; 4:30 pm

LEGO Mindstorms: Moon RoversTuesday, July 30; 2:30 pmRegistration required

COLLINS HILL BRANCH

(DIY) Anti-Gravity Galaxy JarsTuesday, June 4; 4:00 pm

Space Science, for the whole familyThursdays; 2:00 pm: June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 18

Father’s Day Sprout, all agesDIY dad’s day gift with plantsSaturday, June 8; 2:00 pm

TAC Meeting (Teen Advisory Council) Idea sharing for 8th-12th gradersTuesdays; 5pm; June 11, July 9

Engineering Challenge: Lunar Landing; for tweens, ages 8-12Wednesday, June 12; 4:00 pm

Write to a Kiwi (Pen Pal Program)For kids/teensThursdays; 6:00 pmJune 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 18, 25Permission form required

Interstellar Travel with VR, ages 13+Saturday, June 15; 2pm: Mars OdysseyFriday, June 21; 2pm: Spacewalk on ISSFriday, July 12; 2pm: Aboard Apollo 11 Waiver form required

Galactic Splatter Fabric PaintingTuesday, June 18; 4:00 pm

Legendary Lives Series, ages 8-12Wednesday, June 19; 4:00 pmWho is Carl Sagan?Wednesday, July 17; 4:00 pmWho was Neil Armstrong?

Celebrate Our Country, all agesRevolutionary War Color Guard!Sunday, June 23; 2:00 pm

Teen Tech TuesdaysOculus Rift *parent waiver requiredTuesday, June 25; 4:00 pmLight the Stars (Light-up Canvas)Tuesday, July 23; 4:00 pm

Chapter Chat Book Club, ages 8-12Wednesdays; 4pm: June 26, July 31June: A Wrinkle in Time By Madeleine L’ EngleJuly: Alien Escape (Space Mice #1)By Geronimo Stilton

Harry Potter Astronomy ClassDIY LED embroidered constellation!Thursday, June 27; 5:00 pm

Written in the Stars, all agesLearn about constellationsMonday, July 1; 11:00 am

Solar Art Paper Prints*weather permittingTuesday, July 2; 4:00 pm

Star Wars Coding, ages 8-12Wednesday, July 10; 4:00 pmRegistration required

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One Small Step, all agesCelebrate Neil ArmstrongTuesday, July 16; 6:30 pm

One Giant Leap, all ages50th anniversary of Apollo 11Saturday, July 20; 2:00 pm

DACULA BRANCH Voting Palooza! All agesCelebration of 19th amendmentTuesday, June 4; 2:00 pm

Space Spelling Bee, ages 9-12Tuesdays; 6 pm: June 4, 11, 18, 25Contest to be held June 25th

Painting the Stars, ages 9-12Dress to be messy!Wednesday, June 5; 11:00 am

Summer Reading Kick-off!“My Reptile Guys; Explorer Show”Learn about/see live reptile creatures!Thursday, June 6; 3:00 pm

World Oceans Day, all agesInteractive stations & craftsSaturday, June 8; 2:00 pm

Escape Room: Library EditionAges 9-12; solve clues & puzzlesSunday, June 9; 1:00 pm

Science Lab: Learning, all agesMonday, June 10; 2:00 pmHydroponics: Tower Garden HarvestWednesday, June 12; 2:00 pmHydroponics: Planting Seedlings

TAC Meeting (Teen Advisory Council) Earn volunteer hours @ your libraryTuesdays; 4pm: June 11, July 9

Write to a Kiwi (Pen Pal Program)For kids/teensWednesdays; 5:00 pmJune 12, 19, 26 and July 10, 17, 24Permission form required


Constellation Celebration! Ages 9-12Friday, June 21; 1:00 pm

Hogwarts Summer Camp, ages 9-12Monday- Friday, June 24 - 28Harry Potter activities from 2 pm - 3 pm

Bloxels Video Game WorkshopThursday, July 11; 2:00 pmFriday, July 12; 2:00 pmRegistration required - Must attend 2 Days

Space Rock Sherlock, ages 9-12Become a detective & hunt meteoritesFriday, July 12; 1 pm - 2 pm

STEM Camp, for tweens ages 9-12Monday - Friday, July 15 - 19Science activities from 2 pm - 3 pm

DIY Marble Magnets for Locker/RoomTuesday, July 16; 12:30 pm

Interplanetary Obstacle CourseAges 9-12; Use block code to navigateSunday, July 20; 2:00 pm

Ice Cream Day Celebration! All agesSunday, July 21; 1 pm - 3 pm


DULUTH BRANCH

Interplanetary Space CraftsAnti-Gravity Galaxy JarsTuesday, June 4; 5:30 pmUniverse SlimeTuesday, June 25; 5:30 pmFoam Rocket ShotTuesday, July 16; 5:30 pmLimited supplies; first to arrive basis

Harry Potter Astronomy ClassDIY LED embroidered constellation!Thursday, June 6; 4:00 pm

Constellation Science & Nightlight Jar Craft Workshop; ages 10+Monday, June 19; 6 pm - 7:30 pm

Chess Club, for all ages and skill levelsWednesdays; 6 pm - 7 pm: June 19, July 24

Summer Fun Reading ClubDiscuss your favorite reads with othersThursdays; 3 pm: June 27, July 25

Lunar Geology, all agesThursday, July 11; 2 pm - 3:30 pmGuest: Tom Fuller, GA Mineral Society

Bloxels Video Game WorkshopMonday, July 15; 3:00 pmTuesday, July 16; 3:00 pmRegistration required - Must attend 2 Days

Growing Food in Space, ages 7-12Wednesday, July 17; 1 pm - 3 pm

Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament Ages 10-18 onlyThursday, July 18; 2pm - 4:30 pmRegistration required; library devices used

NASA @My Library: Lunar LandingCompete to build the best lunar lander Tuesday, July 23; 5:30 - 7:30 pm

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Summer Kick-off: Space JamThursday, June 6; 3:00 pmSpace activities, snacks, drinks and a live DJ mixing music

A Universe of Stories Writers ClubBlast off with this 5 week writing course!Tuesdays; 2pm: June 11, 18 & July 2, 16Tuesday, July 30; 2 pm: Party w/ food

Virtual Space Scavenger HuntThursday, June 13; 3:00 pm

What’s in the Stars for You?Learn about astrological zodiac signsThursday, June 20; 3:00 pm

Bloxels Video Game WorkshopMonday, June 24; 3:00 pmTuesday, June 25; 3:00 pmRegistration required - Must attend 2 Days

Family Game Day, drop-in for all agesSaturdays; 12 pm - 4 pm: June 29, July 27

STEAM Tween Series, ages 9-12Art & science for tweens @ 2:00 pmTuesday, July 2; Space Chia PetFriday, July 12; Galaxy Shirt Please bring black t-shirt

DIY Galaxy Tees, ages 13-18 Friday, July 12; 2:00 pmPlease bring a black t-shirt

Space Camp, for ages 9-12Week-long camp of space challengesMonday-Friday (except Wednesday)July 15, 16, 18, 19 @ 2:00 pmRegistration required

One Small Step Celebration50th anniversary of man on moonSaturday, July 20; 2:00 pm

Nat’l Ice Cream Day Celebration! Sunday, July 21; 3:00 pm

Space Escape Room, ages 9-12Solve puzzles, find clues to escapeThursday, July 25; choose a time:3:00 pm, 4:30 pm OR 6:00 pm

Nailed It! (and win a prize)Re-create space themed cupcakesFriday, July 26; 3:00 pm

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Board Game Workshop Kick-offSaturday, June 1; 2 pm - 4 pm

Board Game WorkshopDesign a game in month-long programThursdays; 5:30 - 7 pm: June 6, 13, 20, 27

DIY Marble Magnets for Locker/Room Monday, June 10; 4:00 pm

Anime & Manga Fan ClubDiscussion & appreciation of genreThursdays; 5 pm: June 20, July 25

Board Game Design PlaytestsPut your designed game to the test!Tuesday, July 2; 5:30 - 7:30 pm

(DIY) Anti-Gravity Galaxy JarsTuesday, July 9; 1:30 pm

Seeing Stars: Telescope WorkshopTuesday, July 9; 2:00 pmGuest: Atlanta Astronomy Club

NASA @ My Library: Lunar LandingCompete to build the best lunar lander Thursday, July 11; 4:00 pm

It Came from Space! Lunar geology program for all agesMonday, July 15; 1 pm - 2 pmGuest: Tom Fuller, GA Mineral Society

Taking Care of Your New PuppyTips & tricks in selecting the right oneTuesday, July 16; 2:00 pmGuest: FurKids Animal Rescue

UFO Investigation Workshop, all agesWednesday, July 17; 2:00 pmGuest: GA Mutual UFO Network

GRAYSON BRANCH

BreakoutEDU: Escape MarsThursday, June 6; 2 pm - 3 pm

Moon Habitat EngineeringHelp build a free standing habitatTuesday, June 11; 2 pm - 4 pmWednesday, June 12; 2 pm - 4 pm

Chess Clinic, all ages and skill levelsThursdays; 5:00 pm: June 13, July 18

DIY Solar System Paper BeadsCreate a necklace or keychainWednesday, June 19; 2 pm - 3 pm

Bloxels Video Game WorkshopThursday, June 20; 2:00 pmFriday, June 21; 2:00 pmRegistration required - Must attend 2 Days

Build Your Own Mars RoverTuesday, June 25; 2:00 pm

Build a Solar Oven, all agesUse power of the sun to make a treat!Wednesday, June 26; 1:00 pmPermission form required

Teen Book ClubThursday, June 27; 4 pm - 5 pmJune genre: Mystery FictionThursday, July 25; 4 pm - 5 pmJuly genre: Romance Fiction

Constellation CatchallLearn about constellations/make a craftTuesday, July 9; 2 pm - 3 pm

NASA @ My Library: Lunar LandingCompete to build the best lunar lander Tuesday, July 11; 2 pm - 3 pm

Solar Art Paper PrintsCreate unique designs using the sunWednesday, July 17; 2 pm - 3 pm

Water Balloon Challenge! All agesTuesday, July 23; 2:00 pmPermission form required

Henna Art (DIY Design)Create out-of-this-world temp tattoosTuesday, July 30; 2 pm - 3 pmPermission form required

HAMILTON MILL BRANCH

Hour of Code, ages 7-12Limited space! Mondays; 2:00 pm:June 3: Animate a NameJune 10: An Unusual DiscoveryJune 17: Create Google LogoJune 24: High Seas Adventure

Ocean Cleanup Recycling DayLearn how you can help clean oceansTuesday, June 4; 5:30 pm

Intro to 3D Printing, all agesLearn the basics of 3D designTuesday, June 4; 6:00 pmWednesday, July 10; 6:00 pm

Ollivanders Wand ShopCode a magical wand/ DIY a wandWednesdays; 3pm: June 5, 12, 19, 26Registration required


Audio Workshop: Post Film ProductionTuesdays; 6 pm: June 11, July 9

Culinary Literacy (while supplies last)Strawberry Shortcake ParfaitThursday, June 13; 4:00 pmHomemade Coleslaw Thursday, July 11; 4:00 pm

World Academy, ages 8-12Thursdays; 5 pm: June 13, July 25Explore Central America & Africa

Chess Club, for all ages and skill levelsSundays; 3 pm: June 16, July 21

(DIY) PVC SlingshotsTuesday, June 18; 5:30 pm

Stitched TogetherLearn cross-stitch, crochet, knitting, etc!Wednesdays; 6pm: June 19, July 17

3D MakerCamp, ages 13-18Thursday, June 20; 2 pm - 5 pmFriday, June 21; 2 pm - 5 pmRegistration required - Must attend 2 days

Cartography Pioneers, ages 6-12Learn about maps/ make your ownThursday, June 20; 5:00 pm

Adulting 101: FinancesMoney managing tips for planning futureTuesday, June 25; 5:30 pm

Universe Slime, ages 8+Space themed slime experimentsTuesday, July 2; 5:30 pm

Adopt a BFF, all agesLearn how to take of an adopted petWednesday, July 10; 6:00 pm

BlocksCAD WorkshopCoding & math to create 3D modelsThursdays; 3 pm-5 pm: July 11, 18, 25

DIY Ice Cream, ages 8+Make a sweet treat to escape the heatTuesday, July 16; 5:30 pm

Harry Potter Astronomy ClassDIY LED embroidered constellation!Wednesday, July 17; 5:00 pm

Sewing Camp, teens grades 6-12Learn basics of sewing; 5:00 pmMonday, July 22 & Tuesday, July 23

(DIY) Mini Planetarium, ages 8+Tuesday, July 23; 5:30 pm


Harry Potter Birthday Party! Ages 8+Games & crafts-costumes welcome!Wednesday, July 31 at 5:30 pm

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Hispanic Heritage Puppet Show

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Meet Kyle Puttkammer, Graphic Novelist

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Diverse Voices Bookfest Saturday, June 15

Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center10 College St. NW, Norcross 30071

Little Writers Club Craft Room Fun

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

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Animation Camp: Stop MotionWednesday, June 5; 12 pm - 6 pmRegistration required

Let’s Dance! All agesThursday, June 6; 10:30 amGuest: Southern Performing Arts

NASA @ My Library: Lunar LandingCompete to build the best lunar lander Wednesday, June 12; 3:00 pm

DIY with Dad, ages 8+Learn about tools/ make a craftSunday, June 18; 2 pm - 3 pmRegistration required

Blacklight Art ProjectCreate art that glows under blacklightWednesday, June 19; 3:00 pm

3D MakerCamp, for grades 6-12Wednesday, June 26; 12 pm - 3 pmRegistration required

Art Camp, for tweens, ages 8-12Tuesdays; 4 pm - 5 pm: July 2, 9, 16, 23Art show finale: July 30; 4:00 pmRegistration required

Hand Tools 101Learn to identify & use hand toolsMonday, July 8; 3:00 pm

Moon Landing Celebration! All ages50th anniversary of Apollo 11Monday, July 15; 3:30 pm

Solar Oven S’Mores!Use power of the sun to make a treat!Wednesday, July 17; 3:00 pm

Steven Universe DIY TerrariumWednesday, July 24; 3:00 pm

Snow, Sand and Slime, all agesUse science to create all 3!Wednesday, July 31; 3:30 pm

LILBURN BRANCH

Taking Earth’s TemperatureScience behind infrared thermometersMonday, June 3; 4:30 pm

Teen Audio WorkshopIntro course on vocal & beat productionTuesday - Thursday, June 4 - 6In learning lab from 2 pm - 4 pm

Cursive Writing Workshop, ages 9-12Tuesdays; 4pm: June 4, 11, 18, 25

TAC Meeting (Teen Advisory Council) Volunteer positions; apply onlineTuesdays; 5:30 pm: June 4, July 2

Chess Club, all ages and skill levelsTuesdays; 5:00 pm: June 4, 18 and July 2, 16, & 30

Anime Fan ClubDiscussion & appreciation of genreMondays; 3:00 pm on: June 10, 24 & July 15, 29

Green Screen Videos, ages 13+Explore tools for video backgroundsTuesday, June 11; 5 pm - 7pm

Kindness Rocks! All agesPaint rocks with kindness quotesWednesday, June 12; 2 pm - 3 pm

NASA @ My Library: Lunar LandingCompete to build the best lunar lander Thursday, June 13; 2 pm - 4 pm

Intro to 3D Printing (Basics)Ages 12+Thursday, June 13; 4 pm - 5:30 pm

Podcasting Workshop, ages 13+Explains equipment/RSS feed creationTuesday, June 18; 6 pm - 7:30 pm

Homeschool Book Club, ages 11+June: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (book only)Friday, June 21; 10:30 am

Software Workshop: Adobe After Effects (Digital Visual/Motion Graphics)Must know video editing; ages 13+Friday, June 21; 3 pm - 4:30 pm

The Science of Ice Cream, all agesMake a sweet treat to escape the heatWednesday, June 26; 2:00 pm

Adulting 101: A Six Session SeriesMondays; 6 pm - 7:30 pm: July 8, 22

Summer STEAM Camp, ages 7-12Tuesday - Thursday, July 9 - 11; 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

(DIY) Slime Fun! For familiesWednesday, July 10; 2:00 pm

Vision Boards, all agesMap out your future on a vision boardWednesday, July 31; 2 pm - 4 pm

MOUNTAIN PARK BRANCH

Galaxy Slime! All agesTuesday, June 4; 2:00 pm

Painting BookendsShowcase your fandoms/artworkWednesday, June 5; 1:00 pm

Summer Reading Kick-off! “My Reptile Guys; Explorer Show”Learn about/see live reptile creatures!Thursday, June 6; 11:00 am

Out-of-this-World Creations! Ages 6-12Science & crafts; @2:00 pmTuesday, June 11: Moon SandMonday, June 17: Galaxy SuncatchersWednesday, June 26: Bubble RocketsThursday, July 18: Moon RocksTuesday, July 30: Galaxy Rock Magnets

Blacklight Art ProjectCreate art that glows under blacklightWednesday, June 19; 3:00 pm

(DIY) Bath Bomb ScienceTuesday, June 25; 3:00 pm

Munchin’ on the MoonLearn about moon phases/make jewelryMonday, July 8; 3:00 pm

Constellation Crafts, ages 6-12Make it out of marshmallows!Thursday, July 11; 3:30 pmMake it out of stained glass art!Monday, July 22; 2:00 pm

NASA @ My Library: Lunar LandingCompete to build the best lunar lander Wednesday, July 17; 3:00 pm

Bloxels Video Game WorkshopThursday, July 25; 2:00 pmFriday, July 26; 2:00 pmRegistration required; Must attend 2 Days

Wear the GalaxyMake a galaxy pendant/keychainMonday, July 29; 3:00 pm

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Fighters Unite!Form teams to play fighting games like Street Fighter V, Tekken 7, DragonBallZWednesdays; 6 pm: June 12, July 10

Galactic Activities! All agesPaint a galaxy on a rock!Tuesday, June 25; 5:00 pmDIY galactic ice cream!Tuesday, July 30; 5:00 pm

Star Wars Jedi TrainingTest your skills to become a MasterThursday, June 27; 1 pm - 2 pm


Out-of-this-World Mecha MangaLearn about Japanese Robot AnimeThursday, July 18; 6:00 pm

PEACHTREE CORNERS BRANCH

Common ThreadsFiber arts meetup on Mondays; 6:30 pm: June 3, 17 and July 1, 15, 29

Chess Club, all ages and skill levelsRegister online or see a staff memberThursdays; 6pm: June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 18, 25

Plan A Planet, all agesDesign a planet to hang in branch!Friday, June 7; 1:00 pm

Bloxels Video Game WorkshopMonday, June 10; 3:00 pmTuesday, June 11; 3:00 pmRegistration required - Must attend 2 Days

LEGO Space Challenge, ages 9-12Team build a Rocket Ship!Monday, June 10; 5:00 pm

Reading Rockstars Book ClubAges 9-12Mondays; 6:30 pm: June 10, July 8

Crayon Craft Camp, ages 9-12Wednesday, June 12; 5 pm - 6 pmRegistration required

Father’s Day Circuit Cards, ages 9-12Make a light-up card to take homeSaturday, June 15; 1 pm - 2 pm

Underground Gwinnett, all agesMonday, June 17; 1:00 pmGuest: Historic Preservation Division of GA Dept. Natural Resources

Art Camp (Tuesdays/Thursdays)Learn about famous artists and then create an inspired piece of artJune 18; 2 pm: MatisseJune 20; 2 pm: WarholJune 25; 2 pm: Seurat June 27; 2 pm: Monet

Culinary Literacy ProgramSummer Salads (Tower Garden)Saturday, June 29; 1:00 pmWhat’s the Tea? (Guess ingredients)Tuesday, July 9; 6 pm - 7 pm

Art Camp (Tuesdays/Thursdays)Learn about famous artists and then create an inspired piece of artJuly 9; 2 pm: KlimtJuly 11; 2 pm: Banksy July 16; 2 pm: CalderJuly 18; 2 pm: Close

Hour of Code; An Unusual DiscoveryAges 9-12Wednesday, July 17; 2 pm - 3 pmRegistration required


SUWANEE BRANCH

NASA @ My Library! (Mondays)(DIY) Universe SlimeMonday, June 3; 5:30 pmSpace Rules! (DIY galaxy jars)Monday, July 8; 5:30 pmAll About MarsMonday, July 15; 3:00 pm

Summer Reading Kick-off! “My Reptile Guys; Explorer Show”Learn about/see live reptile creatures!Tuesday, June 4; 3:00 pm

Learn Korean Using MangoThursdays; 6 pm: June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 18, 25

Trivia @ Your Library: AstronautsLearn about health and fitness in spaceFriday, June 7; 3:00 pm

Teen Genre Book ClubDiscuss your favorite sci-fi titles!Wednesday, June 12; 3:00 pm

Family Game Night! All AgesWednesdays; 5 pm - 6 pm: June 12, 26 and July 24

Harry Potter Astronomy ClassDIY LED embroidered constellation!Tuesday, June 18; 3:00 pm

Juneteenth Celebration, ages 4+Flag crafts, folktales & African musicWednesday, June 19; 4:00 pm

Girls Who Code ClubThursdays; 3 pm: June 20, July 18Learn coding skills & make friends!Registration required

NASA @ My Library: Lunar LandingCompete system-wide on space safety Friday, June 21; 3 pm - 4 pm

Teen Movie ScreeningMonday, June 24; 5:00 - 7:30 pmWatch October Sky followed by a discussion of the science in movieRated PG; 108 minutes

Planetary PoetryCreate poems on sci-fi related themesWednesday, June 26; 3:00 pm

Family Movie Matinee, all agesSundays at 2:00 pm on:June 30th: WALL-E, Rated G; 1 hour and 38 minutesJuly 21: Space Jam, Rated PG; 88 minutes long

Dig in Science: Space Jam! Ages 9-12DIY Slime & PuttyWednesday, July 17; 4 pm - 5 pmRegistration required

Science Exploration: ConstellationsThursday, July 18; 3 pm - 4 pm

Meteor Shower PartyLearn the science behind meteorsTuesday, July 23; 3:00 pm

Bloxels Video Game WorkshopMonday, July 29; 3:00 pmTuesday, July 30; 3:00 pmRegistration required - Must attend 2 Days

Catapult Into Space!Wednesday, July 31; 3 pm - 4 pm

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2019 Teen Summer Reading Guide · Learn about Josephine Baker (singer) Wednesday, June 12; 4:00 pm Learn about Anne Frank (diarist) Thursday, June 27; 2:00 pm Learn about Helen Keller