Decatur Library
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Thursday May 23 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Sewing Basics: Potholders
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and create your own potholder. All materials provided. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
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Thursday May 23 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Internet Basics
Learn how to use the Internet for email, social media, shopping, reading newspapers, and searching for information on Google.
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Thursday May 23 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Poets Greg Emilio, Gale Marie Thompson, & Stephen Wing
Celebrate poetry with the Georgia Center for the Book as we welcome poets Greg Emilio, Gale Marie Thompson, and Stephen Wing to read from their new collections.
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Friday May 24 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Nonfiction Friday Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep.
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Wednesday May 29 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Book Discussion
Join us for a discussion of The Measure by Nikki Erlick.
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Thursday May 30 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Internet Basics
Learn how to use the Internet for email, social media, shopping, reading newspapers, and searching for information on Google.
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Saturday June 1 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Saturday June 1 9:30am - 3:00pm EDT
Book Sale
The Friends of the Decatur Library is holding a used book sale on the ground floor of the library. Proceeds go to support Decatur library programs.
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
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Monday June 3 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, and more for preschoolers.
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Monday June 3 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tiffany Jackson in conversation with Nic Stone
Join Little Shop of Stories and the Georgia Center for the Book for an evening with Tiffany D. Jackson for her new book Storm: Dawn of a Goddess. Sheâll be in conversation with Nic Stone!
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Tuesday June 4 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Tots and Tales
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more.
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Wednesday June 5 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun for infants and crawlers.
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Wednesday June 5 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Need volunteer hours for high school graduation? Join us for a one-time volunteer opportunity to help the library get ready for summer.
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Wednesday June 5 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Melissa Pritchard and Flight of the Wild Swan
Join us for an evening with Georgia-based author Melissa Pritchard to celebrate her new novel, Flight of the Wild Swan.
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Thursday June 6 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Open Technology Lab
Bring your computer questions and projects, and the Decatur Library staff will help you grow your technology skills.
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Saturday June 8 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Adventures in Mapmaking
Join local artist and mapmaker Dustin Timbrook for an adventure in mapmaking.
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Monday June 10 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 10 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
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Monday June 10 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, and more for preschoolers.
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Monday June 10 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Chess for Beginners
Learn about the different chess pieces and how to set up the board.
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Monday June 10 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Come Play Chess!
Bring your best moves, and play a match or two.
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Monday June 10 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Poets M. Ndazi Keita and Adele Williams
Join us for an evening with poets M. Ndazi Keita and Adele Williams to celebrate their new collections.
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Tuesday June 11 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Tots and Tales
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more.
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Tuesday June 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Eager Readers Book Club
A book club for young readers with discussion, games, and crafts.
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Tuesday June 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Books Plus Book Club
Read the month's selected book and come talk about it with others.
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Tuesday June 11 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Debt Clinic
DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation attorneys will discuss information about debt cases in DeKalb County and offer free consultations.