Friday, April 26, 2013
The newly formed West Chapter of the Friends of the Gwinnett Library focuses on the literary needs and interests of the Norcross, Peachtree Corners and Duluth communities.
In a western-themed event, the West Chapter of the Friends of the Gwinnett Library teamed up with the Gwinnett County Public Library to bring in three top Georgia authors for a book-signing event. The event, titled the "Readin' -n- Writin' Round-Up," took place at the Norcross Cultural Arts Center in downtown Norcross Thursday (April 24). The evening began with an array of silent auction items, food, wine along with entertainmrnt provided by local musicians James Case and Charles Jundt. The Friends of the Library Western Chapter is a brand new venture for the Gwinnett County Public Library, which will be creating more chapters that will focus on several communities rather than the entire county. "We are the pilot," said Pat Bruschini, one …
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Gwinnett leaders think the libraries are necessary, but suggest implementing a new business model.
After another million-dollar budget cut to the Gwinnett County library system, county leaders think it's time for that organization to change its approach. "I would encourage the library to look at a new business model," Gwinnett District 2 Commissioner Lynette Howard said Thursday (Jan. 3) as the county's elected leaders passed the 2013 budget. Amid a still-tight revenue situation, commissioners cut $1 million in materials from the Gwinnett County Public Library budget, the latest of several large reductions to that system. Howard noted that the library branches "need to be a community center," but that current plans of coping with their situation are "not working," and she pledged to do "anything I can do" to help. What do you think the …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Twenty-three decorated chairs turned in at Duluth Branch for contest as part of Gwinnett County Public Library's Fall Into the Arts program.
Drop by the Duluth Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library this week to see the creatively decorated chairs that have entered in for the “Chair-ish the Arts” competition. “Chairs have been turned in at all library branches, but Duluth had a monumental showing with 23 chairs,” Duluth Branch Librarian Lorena Gay-Griffin said. Most of Duluth’s entries were contributed by students at SKA Academy, a children’s art school in Duluth, she said. System-wide, 71 chairs were submitted. Voting on the chairs begins Monday, Oct. 8. Notebooks with photos of all chairs will be distributed to the various library branches in order for patrons to vote on their favorites. Votes may also be cast online. The winner will be featured on the GCPL website and …
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Library advocate Karin Slaughter will be on hand at the Peachtree Corners Barnes and Noble store on Saturday, July 7, for a book-signing event.
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
Karin Slaughter, bestselling author and library advocate, will appear at The Forum's Barnes and Noble’s two-day Bookfair to benefit the Gwinnett County Public Library on Saturday, July 7. The author will discuss and sign her new book "Criminal." Customers at the Peachtree Corners store can browse, enjoy stories, and sign-up for the library’s Summer Reading Program, as well as benefit the library with their purchases during the fair. The Peachtree Corners store is near Duluth. The Duluth location on Pleasant Hill recently closed. The Karin Slaughter book talk and signing will take place at 3 p.m. while the fundraising portion of the bookfair will take place from 9 a.m. on Saturday through 8 p.m. on Sunday. Slaughter will appear after a …
Monday, June 4, 2012
Four new exhibits including imaginative paper dresses and gowns at The Hudgens to be celebrated in June 9 reception.
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Monday, June 4, 2012
The opening of four new exhibits at the Hudgens Center for the Arts in Duluth including “Altered Books” and “Pulp Fashion: The Art of the Paper Dress” will be celebrated at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 9. Forty entries in the Gwinnett County Public Library’s Altered Book Contest and Pulp Fashion dresses featured at Duluth’s Barefoot in the Park Fine Arts Festival in May will be on display at the Hudgens starting Tuesday, June 5. The public is invited to the June 9 reception. Winners of the Altered Book Contest will be announced during the reception and prizes awarded to first place entries in adult and student categories. "Pulp Fashion" features wearable art fashioned from the pages of discarded books and magazines by …
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Sign up online or in person at 15 Gwinnett library locations including Duluth Branch for Summer Reading Program.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Registration for the Gwinnett County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program “Dream Big!” is available online now and in all 15 library locations including the Duluth Branch. In addition to reading books, children and teens enjoy free programs and activities as part of the program. Puppet shows, magic shows, storytimes, and character visits will be available all summer long. About $400,000 worth of prizes and incentives has been donated by local businesses to encourage young readers, according to an announcement by GPL. Last year more 38,000 kids enrolled in the library’s Summer Reading Program. Friends of the Library and Sonic restaurants have teamed up to enhance the experience. Proceeds of Sonic sales from customers who mention the …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The book is deemed to be “out of scope” for the Gwinnett County Library collection.
While you may find most New York Times bestsellers at the Duluth Library and other branches in the Gwinnett County Public Library system, there are three you will not find. “Fifty Shades of Grey,” “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed” -- currently numbers one through three on the New York Times bestseller fiction list -- are not part of the Gwinnett County Public Library’s collection. Deborah George, the division director for materials management at GCPL, explained the wildly popular books by E.L. James are “out of scope.” The trilogy, referred to by some critics as “mommy porn,” is a series of erotic novels about the relationship between college student Anastasia Steele and businessman Christian Grey -- a man with a unique sexual…
The former Atlanta Braves pitcher will be signing copies of his new book.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Another Atlanta Braves icon will be appearing at Coolray Field soon. John Smoltz, former pitching star who could earn a spot in the Hall of Fame, will be signing copies of his book from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 25. His appearance is part of the Gwinnett Public Library Meet the Author series. "Smoltzie" has joined the author circuit with his book "Starting and Closing: Perseverance, Faith and One More Year." “It’s wonderful that the library can help welcome back John Smoltz as he begins a new chapter in his amazing career, this time as a best-selling author,” Gwinnett County Public Library Executive Director Nancy Stanbery-Kellam said in a news release. “We love when we can bring both history and new beginnings to our community in …
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Program to feature S. Lorraine Norwood, author of 'Images of America: Duluth.'
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Author and historic preservationist S. Lorraine Norwood will present a program on “Duluth History in Words and Pictures” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Duluth Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library. Norwood will share a collection of images from Duluth citizens, Georgia archives, and the Gwinnett Historical Society to show how the community has grown since its founding nearly 189 years ago and has preserved its heritage. Initially a quiet agricultural village of about 600 people, Duluth has become a progressive city in the metro Atlanta area. This event is free and open to the public. Copies of her book "Images of America: Duluth" will be available for purchase and signing. For more information about library events and programs…
Friday, January 6, 2012
Families interested in borrowing a ParkPass from the local library are advised to plan early though because of the expected popularity of the ParkPass loaner program.
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Friday, January 6, 2012
If you are a Georgian and you hold a valid library card, it can get you a free Georgia State Park "ParkPass" and Historic Site Pass for up to five days from your local library. The passes are good for free parking or admission at any of the 63 parks and historic sites statewide. Families interested in borrowing a ParkPass from the local library are advised to plan early though because of the expected popularity of the ParkPass loaner program. Supplies are limited. Contact the Duluth Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library for more information.
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7:39 pm on Friday, January 11, 2013
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