Education Events

September 11, 2026

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

• Birding for Every BODY - Up to 15 participants with accessibility challenges due to a disability or other health concern will meet at Harbins Park for an accessible, inclusive birdwatching outing led by a certified access birding outing leader from WellBirds.  Search "Birding for Every Body" on the Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Registration Page.

September 12, 2026

10:00 AM - 1:30 PM

• Step Art Org - Spanish-speaking individuals with disabilities and their caregivers will gather in The Dining Room of the Community Resource Center at Sawnee Avenue to make new positive connections, participate in workshops, and learn about resources to make everyday life more positive.   Search "Step Art Org" on the Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Registration Page.

September 12, 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Atlanta Gourd Patch - Participants 18 and up will apply their creative talents to natural gourds in the Pinckneyville Park Community Resource Center.  Search "Atlanta Gourd Patch"  on the Gwinnett Parks Registration Page.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

• Doh Much Fun - Participants aged 0 - 5 celebrate National Play-Doh Day by squishing, rolling, shaping, and squeezing their way into a world of imagination at the Lilburn Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library! This hands-on program is designed to unleash inner artists and build essential skills.  Learn more.

12-30 PM - 3:30 PM

• Adult Acrylic Painting - Up to 20 participants aged 50 and better paint a masterpiece in this class taught by Kathy Timmons at the Art Studio at Bethesda Park Senior Center.  Paint supplies are provided, but bring your own non-alcoholic refreshments.  Search "Adult Acrylic Painting" on the Gwinnett Parks Registration Page.

September 12, 2026

2-00 - 4:00 PM

Korean Reading Club of Atlanta - Participants aged 19 and over will enjoy a special KRCA session where they will join others in reflecting on a shared history and resilient spirit through the personal memoir of one of our long-standing members, Ms. Soon Young Kim.  Learn More.

September 12, 2026

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Citizenship Clinic - Join the Duluth Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library and the Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta for a FREE naturalization application preparedness workshop.  Learn more.

September 12, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. 

• Kids in the Kitchen - Up to 30 participants, ages 5-10, get a hands-on fall cooking experience making September Spring Rolls in the Pavilion at Peachtree Ridge Park, learning simple food preparation in a fun, engaging way.  Search "Kids in the Kitchen" on the Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Registration Page.

• Fun School Snacks - Participants aged 6-11 learn at the  Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library that school lunches and after-school snacks don’t have to be boring! Try these fun recipes and discover a new family favorite.  Learn more. 

September 12 - November 21, 2026

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

• Gwinnett Chess Club - All ages and skill levels meet every other Saturday in Meeting Room 3# at Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center.  Search "Gwinnett Chess Club" on the Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Registration Page.

September 12, 2026

Learn the homebuying process and gain the tools to become a successful homeowner in Room D of the Community Resource Center at Georgia Belle Court.  Participants will learn to improve their credit, understand down payment assistance and closing costs, and choose the right loan for their needs.   Search "Homebuyer Education" at the Gwinnett Parks & Recreation Registration Website.

September 11, 2026

1:00 - 2:00 PM

• Machine Embroidery Basics - Participants aged 12 and over learn everything needed to get started with machine embroidery at the Hamilton Mill Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library!  Learn how to start making your own embroidered creations with the Learning Labs! This program covers the supplies you need to get started, the basics of operating an embroidery machine, and how to reserve time to use the Labs' embroidery equipment.  Find out more.

• Podcasting Workshop - Participants aged 16 and older learn about the equipment, recording, editing, and exporting podcasts at the Peachtree Corners Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library.  Learn more.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

• Intro to Cricut - Participants aged 19 and over will gather at the Lilburn Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library to learn to use the Cricut cutting machine and the related software to cut various thin materials like cardstock, vinyl, and even fabric!  Learn more.

September 12, 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Product Photography Workshop - Participants aged 19 and over learn how to utilize lighting, composition, and backgrounds to photograph their products for promotion at the Snellville Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library.  Learn more.

September 11, 2026

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM:  Sissy Goff & David Thomas

Join others at Greater Atlanta Christian School for an inspiring morning with nationally renowned speakers and bestselling authors Sissy Goff & David Thomas, co-hosts of the popular Raising Boys & Girls Podcast, as they share insights from their new book, Capable, recently featured on the Today Show.  Find out more.

September 11, 2026

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

• Super Science - Up to 10 participants aged 3 -6 will grab their lab coats and become mad scientists, participating in wacky science experiments in the Community Resource Center at Georgia Belle Court.   Search "Super Science" at the Gwinnett Parks Registration Website.

• Little Learners - Up to 20 participants aged 18 months to 3 years will search for pollinators, sing songs, and enjoy story time in this fun, hands-on garden program at Rhodes Jordan Park.  Search "pollinator" on the Gwinnett Parks Registration Website.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

• Tiny Tornado - Participants aged 6 - 15 will gather at the Centerville Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library to learn about one of nature's most powerful weather events: the tornado!  Learn about the science behind tornadoes and how they happen before creating a tiny tornado of their own.  Learn more.

September 13, 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Fall Wildflower Windchime - Participants aged 6-11 will help pollinators thrive into the fall season at the Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library by learning how late-season blooms are important. Everyone will receive a wildflower seed envelope to plant!  Learn more.

September 12 - October 17, 2026

11:00 AM -12:00 PM: Spanish I

• Virtual Spanish I - Learn one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world in the Parking Lot of the Community Resource Center at Georgia Belle Court, and stand out in a competitive job market, feel comfortable traveling, appreciate international fine arts, make new friends, and more.  Search for "Virtual: Spanish I" on the Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Registration Page.

• Virtual Spanish I - Learn one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world in Room B of the Community Resource Center at Bethany Church Road, and stand out in a competitive job market, feel comfortable traveling, appreciate international fine arts, make new friends, and more.  Search for "Virtual: Spanish I" on the Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Registration Page.

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September 11, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Story Time - Toddlers aged two and under join Ms. Sarah at the Duluth Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library for Baby Live Story Time, a half-hour to enjoy books, songs, and rhymes that introduce storytime to our little learners and develop reading readiness skills.  Register here.

September 12, 2026

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

• Baby & Me - Participants aged 0-5 and parents bond and engage at the Norcross Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library with bright, fun stories and songs.  Learn more.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• StoryTime - Participants aged 0-5 join Ms. Lisbet at the Norcross Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library for thematic stories, silly dances, and fun songs that engage everyone.  Learn more.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

• Apple Adventure Storytime - Participants aged 0-5 join Ms. Becca at the Grayson Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library for storytime to learn about apples, sing songs, hear stories, and engage in activities about apples and the fall season!  Learn more.

September 13, 2026

• Grandparents Day Storytime - Participants aged 0-5 join Ms. Nikki at the Suwanee Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library for songs, stories, and activities celebrating grandparents!  Learn more.

September 12, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

TechEase - Up to 8 participants aged 50 and better will get one-on-one help with phones, tablets, laptops, the internet, and apps in the Community Resource Center at Georgia Belle Court.  Search "TechEase" on the Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Registration Page.

September 12, 2026

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

• Up to 8 participants aged 12-18 get help with homework and sharpen their academic skills in Room D of the Community Resource Center at Georgia Belle Court with a peer-led session in math, reading, and writing in an engaging learning environment.  Search "Tutoring & Homework Assistance" on the Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Registration Page.

• Up to 8 participants aged 5-11 get help with homework and sharpen their academic skills in Room D of the Community Resource Center at Georgia Belle Court with a peer-led session in math, reading, and writing in an engaging learning environment.  Search "Tutoring & Homework Assistance" on the Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation Registration Page.