Gwinnett county Library Card limits for minors

This was a much needed change to protect minors.

A minor (under age 18) may get a library card with parent or guardian permission. Parents/guardians are responsible for deciding what kind of library card their child receives. Cards are available with the following checkout options:

1. Checkout privileges for the entire collection
2. Checkout privileges for the entire collection except items in the
Parents' Advisory Section
3. Checkout privileges for materials in the Juvenile and Easy collections



Cards are also available with Internet access options for minors.

Childrens Book Illustrator at Suwanee Library

Liz Conrad, professional children's book illustrator, will be at the Suwanee Library Branch on Wednesday, February 13th at 7 pm to talk about her art, her books, and advice for aspiring young illustrators.

Learn how to begin writing your own book (for the Reading Rainbow 14th Annual Young Writers and Illustrators Contest)

Open to kids in grades K-3...write a book for a chance to win a prize.

Entry forms and rules available at the program or at http://www.gpb.org/readingrainbow

Entries must be received by March 3, 2008

Free puppet show

I just got a message from a friend who really enjoyed the puppet show and recommends everyone go there and see it. The next show is Thursday the 13th at the Collins Hill Library in Lawrenceville.

Here is the link to her review of the show.

Lawrenceville Kiwanis Club Provides Christmas Cheer

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (December 10, 2007) - The Lawrenceville Kiwanis Club will host its annual Christmas party for children in the community who otherwise would not get to experience the traditional joys of the season. The party will include lunch, a visit and photo with Santa Claus, arts/crafts with local high school Key Club members, and gifts. Each child will go home with gifts from his or her wish list to open on Christmas day, courtesy of corporate and individual sponsors and donors.

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Dance Schools

Chambers Susan School of Theatre Dance
2100 Riverside Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA - (770) 962-0195
My kid went here for a year, but I did not like the focus on Broadway performance. I just wanted the child to learn some classical dance. She was only in Kindergarten at the time. People either love or hate the school.

Lawrenceville School of Ballet
3370 Sugarloaf Pkwy # E1, Lawrenceville, GA - (770) 963-2685

All About Ballroom
100 E. Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA - (678) 517-3412
This terribly rhythm challenged woman learned to dance salsa in a matter of hours. Go there. It’s great fun for adults, and a great place for an informal date.

Southern Dance Connection
4850 Sugarloaf Pkwy # 701, Lawrenceville, GA - (770) 237-0664
Jazz, Ballet/Pointe, Lyrical, Tap, Hip Hop, Tumbling, Creative Movement, Combo Classes, Adult Classes

Studio School of Arts
1985 Old Fountain Rd, Lawrenceville, GA - (770) 339-3374

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre
2204 Fountain Sq, Snellville, GA - (770) 978-0188
Gwinnett Ballet Theatre was Gwinnett County’s very first nonprofit performing arts organization, founded in 1977 for the purpose of providing local dancers with the training and performing experience necessary for a professional dance career.

Duluth School of Ballet
3116 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA - (770) 476-4306
Focuses on the discipline of dance… I have heard good things about this place.