DeKalb County Public Library
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About Us
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Contact Information
3560 Kensington Road; Library Administrative Center
Decatur, GA 30032
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Monday June 10 All Day
Guess the Book!
Participants try and guess the book in this challenge, Monday through Friday.
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Monday June 10 All Day
Teen Zine: Open Submissions
Submit your art and writing to be published in Between the Stacks, our quarterly teen zine.
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Monday June 10 All Day
Adventures in Kindness
Add a kind message to our kindness jar for another kid to read. Afterwards, you will choose a piece of paper with a kind message written by another kid.
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Monday June 10 All Day
Take and Make: Camping Crafts
Pick up your choice of camping-themed adventure crafts all month long at the Redan-Trotti Library. Participants will be able to choose between a popsicle stick tent or a handprint campfire.
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Monday June 10 All Day
Teen Take & Make: Comic Book Beads
Learn how to make use of old comic book pages and turn them into something functional. Pick up your kit all month long at the Redan-Trotti Library.
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Monday June 10 All Day
Adopt-A-Flamingo
Sign up at the Circulation Desk to check out Elle the Flamingo for five days.
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 All Day
1, 2, 3, 4, How Many Popsicle Sticks in that Jar?
Guess the number of popsicle sticks in the jar. The five people coming the closest will receive a prize at the end of June.
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Monday June 10 All Day
Teen Take & Make: Keychains
Stop by the County Line-Ellenwood Library and pick up a keychain Take & Make kit with all of the materials and instructions inside.
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Monday June 10 All Day
Choose Your Own Adventure at the Library
We're writing a story this summer, and we need YOU to help us choose our adventures.
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Monday June 10 All Day
Perception
Artist Taylor Campbell's exhibit, Perceptions is pop art that deals with the senses of things in plain sight. Different angles give you a different perspective. It's all about perspective.
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Monday June 10 All Day
The Spirit of Jazz - A Salute to an American Treasure
The Spirit of Jazz, a month-long art exhibit featuring the art of Sam D. Burston, celebrates the rich sounds and uniqueness of an original, American art form.
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Monday June 10 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Take & Make: Taste of the World
Try new recipes from around the world each month with our seasoning and recipe Take & Make kit.
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Monday June 10 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Learning Spaces
Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool program before children start kindergarten. It invites children, parents, and caretakers to connect, play, learn, and grow.
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Monday June 10 10:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Ice Cream Land
Join us for Ice Cream Land throughout the month of June. Ice Cream Land is an ice cream-themed event with fun activities, crafts, games, and more for the whole family.
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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 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Art Exhibit: Montgomery Alabama - The Civil Rights Legacy
Montgomery, Alabama is the home of civil and human rights. View photos from the perspective of local Avondale photographer Arthur Ratliff, who visited the âLegacyâ tour of museums and monuments.
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Monday June 10 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
âCLICK!â The Animation Short
In this three-day, hands-on workshop, presented by ASIFA-South, students will learn the basics of stop animation.
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Monday June 10 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Art Exhibit
Experience the beautiful artwork of local artists. The exhibit includes unique paintings, photographs, and collages created by Georgia artists.
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Monday June 10 10:15am - 12:00pm EDT
Chamblee Library Book Discussion Group
Join us for a discussion of The Painted Veil: Novel by W. Somerset Maugham. The group meets the second Monday of the month, except holidays.
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Monday June 10 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Books and Baby Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, bubbles, and fun.
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Monday June 10 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Sensory Play
Sensory play builds cognitive skills through the exploration of the senses in an unstructured environment.
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Monday June 10 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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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 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
8 Legged Scales
Reptiles, arachnids, amphibians, oh my!Â
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Monday June 10 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Resume and Cover Letter Drop-In
Get one-on-one assistance to develop and enhance your resume or cover letter.
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Monday June 10 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Toddler Storytime
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more. This storytime is specially targeted for the developmental needs of two-year-olds.
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Monday June 10 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Collage Art Workshop
Artist Julia Knight will facilitate this collage-making workshop. Learn to make creative and sculptural pieces of art from found objects.
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Monday June 10 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Embry Hills Monday Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis.
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Monday June 10 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Medieval Dancing 101
Adventure back in time and learn some popular medieval dances.
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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 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Nailed It: Summer Foods Edition
Based on the NETFLIX Original Series Nailed It! Tweens and teens will work to recreate professional desserts in a timed competition. Â
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Monday June 10 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Kids Punch & Paint
Paint a picture while enjoying some punch.
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Monday June 10 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Summer Cinema
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). Rated PG-13. 1h 59m. Bring your lunch or light snacks.
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Monday June 10 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Adventure Summer Movie Festival
Join us Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights in June to watch a selection of movies that highlight this year's summer reading theme.
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Monday June 10 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
English as a Second Language
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. Classes are facilitated by a volunteer instructor.
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Monday June 10 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Master Mind Course
Certified Maxwell Leadership coach and trainer James Richardson Jr. will cover topics on values, goals, and expectations, and how each relates to successful, purpose-driven lives.
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Monday June 10 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Friends of Embry Hills Library Meeting
Join us to help find ways to enrich your library and your community. New members are welcome to learn what the Friends are all about.
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Monday June 10 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students.
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Monday June 10 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Smart DriverTek
Learn about new safety features in modern cars. This program is presented by AARP.
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Monday June 10 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Mindfulness and Meditation
Come join Kristen Francis for an introduction to mindfulness class! We'll go over the basics and benefits of mindfulness and then enjoy a guided meditation and Q&A.
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Monday June 10 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Poet Adele Elise Williams
Join us for an evening with poet Adele Williams to celebrate her new collection, Wager.
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Tuesday June 11 All Day
Teen Take & Make: Keychains
Stop by the County Line-Ellenwood Library and pick up a keychain Take & Make kit with all of the materials and instructions inside.
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Tuesday June 11 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Tales for Twos
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more. This storytime is specially targeted for the developmental needs of two-year-olds.
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Tuesday June 11 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Take & Make: Taste of the World
Try new recipes from around the world each month with our seasoning and recipe Take & Make kit.
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Tuesday June 11 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Employment Assistance with the IRC
Need assistance finding or applying for jobs? An employment specialist from the International Rescue Committee will assist you on a first-come, first-served basis.
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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 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
âCLICK!â The Animation Short
In this three-day, hands-on workshop, presented by ASIFA-South, students will learn the basics of stop animation.
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Tuesday June 11 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Summer Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for all ages.
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Tuesday June 11 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Tuesday June 11 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Songs and Stories with Mr. Adam
Mr. Adam will play the ukulele and guitar, and share a few stories.
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Tuesday June 11 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Tuesday June 11 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Tuesday June 11 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Tempest Junior!
An introduction to Shakespeare's language and characters, appropriate for our youngest theatre-goers.
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Tuesday June 11 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Toddler Time
Music, rhymes, activities, and more to get caregivers and children moving.
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Tuesday June 11 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Introduction to Media Literacy & Video Production
Students will be introduced to media literacy concepts, and learn the different phases of video production. They will also learn how to write a short video script, and operate a video camera.
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Tuesday June 11 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Jeffiniâs Wild West Adventure Show
Join us as Jeffini uses magic and puppets to encourage kids to READ and explore the Wild West.
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Tuesday June 11 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Senior Bingo
Grab a friend and join us for Bingo. We play several rounds and prizes are awarded.
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Tuesday June 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Meditation Class
Practice your breathing with teacher Dwhani Kotak.
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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 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Friends of the Scott Candler Library Meeting (FOSC)
Join us to discuss ways to enrich your library and your community!
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Tuesday June 11 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Family Board Game Night
Come play board games and meet other families in your community.
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Tuesday June 11 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Summer Cinema
The Meg (2018). Rated PG-13. 1h 53m. Bring your lunch or light snacks.
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Tuesday June 11 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Adventure Summer Movie Festival
Join us Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights in June to watch a selection of movies that highlight this year's summer reading theme.
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Tuesday June 11 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Anime Club
Hype up your favorite anime and manga at the library.Â
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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.
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Tuesday June 11 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Beach Vacation Family Night
Get into the summer spirit with a mini beach vacation to the library.
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Tuesday June 11 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Tasty Tuesdays at Embry Hills
Come and learn about a different cuisine each week. We will make simple treats that you will be able to replicate at home.
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Tuesday June 11 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Adult Craft Night: Diamond Art Painting
Join us for Adult Craft Night and start a beautiful diamond art painting. You can take home your masterpiece to finish.
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Tuesday June 11 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Dunwoody Library Book Club
Join us for a discussion of All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers.
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Wednesday June 12 All Day
Teen Take & Make: Keychains
Stop by the County Line-Ellenwood Library and pick up a keychain Take & Make kit with all of the materials and instructions inside.
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Wednesday June 12 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Musical Mother Goose
Fingerplays, rhymes, and songs targeted to the developmental needs of infants and crawlers.
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Wednesday June 12 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Take & Make: Taste of the World
Try new recipes from around the world each month with our seasoning and recipe Take & Make kit.
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Wednesday June 12 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Time
Music, rhymes, activities, and more to get caregivers and toddlers moving.
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Wednesday June 12 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Drop-in Technology Tutoring
Need help with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop or have questions about downloading eBooks or eAudiobooks? Stop in for one-on-one assistance â no appointment needed.
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Wednesday June 12 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun for infants and crawlers.
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Wednesday June 12 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Crochet Today
All skill levels welcome.
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Wednesday June 12 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
âCLICK!â The Animation Short
In this three-day, hands-on workshop, presented by ASIFA-South, students will learn the basics of stop animation.
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Wednesday June 12 10:15am - 12:00pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. All levels welcome. Classes are free and taught by a certified language teacher.
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Wednesday June 12 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Sensory Play
Sensory play encourages children to engage with all of their senses, which helps to develop language and motor skills.
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Wednesday June 12 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more. This storytime is specially targeted for the developmental needs of two-year-olds.
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Wednesday June 12 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Wednesday June 12 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Join our librarian Mr. Austin for stories, rhymes, movement, and songs galore!
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Wednesday June 12 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Homeschool STEAM Club
Explore STEAM topics with fellow homeschool families. The day will include a hands-on experiment, snacks, and fun.
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Wednesday June 12 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Wednesday June 12 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Brush It On
Unleash your inner artist. Grab some paint and brush it on your canvas!
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Wednesday June 12 2:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
June Family Movies
Come enjoy a fun family movie this summer.
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Wednesday June 12 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Come ready to play. Invite your friends. Bring your own snacks.
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Wednesday June 12 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Line Dancing with Zenobia
Put on your comfortable workout attire and come out and learn all the newest line dances from Zenobia.
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Wednesday June 12 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Woo-Hoo, It's Wednesday!
LEGOS, Puzzles, Coloring, Bingo, Uno, and more. Each Wednesday will be dedicated to an exhilarating, hands-on experience.
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Wednesday June 12 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Open Technology Lab
Bring your computer and basic technology questions, and Clarkston staff will help you grow your technology skills.
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Wednesday June 12 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
LEGO Drop-In
Stop by the Storytime Room for free play with LEGOS.
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Wednesday June 12 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
LEGO STEAM: Parachuting Minifigures
At this month's LEGO STEAM program, design a cage for a LEGO minifigure, and send it parachuting down to safety.
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Wednesday June 12 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Book Buddies Book Club
A book club for early chapter book readers. Register in advance at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library and pick up a copy of the book; then join us for a discussion, activities, and snacks.
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Wednesday June 12 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Cozy Club
Get cozy with this read-aloud story hour. Enjoy some hot chocolate, and popcorn. Curl up with your blanket, or color and draw along as we listen to an exciting chapter book.
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Wednesday June 12 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Summer Cinema
Meg 2: The Trench (2023). Rated PG-13. 1h 56m. Bring your lunch or light snacks.
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Wednesday June 12 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Adventure Summer Movie Festival
Join us Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights in June to watch a selection of movies that highlight this year's summer reading theme.
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Wednesday June 12 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Adult Graphic Novel Book Club
Summertime Rendering by Yasuki Tanaka (First of a four part series).
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Wednesday June 12 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Lindsay Ellis in conversation with Becky Albertalli
Join Eagle Eye Book Shop and the Georgia Center for the Book to welcome Lindsay Ellis to celebrate the release of her new book Apostles of Mercy. She'll be in conversation with Becky Albertalli.
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Thursday June 13 All Day
LEGO Day at Chamblee
Come in any time on Thursdays to create your best LEGO designs.
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Thursday June 13 All Day
Teen Take & Make: Keychains
Stop by the County Line-Ellenwood Library and pick up a keychain Take & Make kit with all of the materials and instructions inside.
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Thursday June 13 All Day
I Spy Bulletin Board
Check out our I Spy Bulletin Board this summer located in the Children's Area. How many things can you find?
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Thursday June 13 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Take & Make: Taste of the World
Try new recipes from around the world each month with our seasoning and recipe Take & Make kit.
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Thursday June 13 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Computer Basics Classes
This six-week class for beginner or intermediate computer users will cover basic computer skills, email, smartphone and smartphone apps, portals, job searching, scams, and cybersecurity.
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Thursday June 13 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Kids Punch & Paint
Paint a picture while enjoying some punch.
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Thursday June 13 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Ancestry Library Edition For Beginners
Starting your journey into genealogy? Learn how to begin your research with the free library edition of Ancestry.com. This is the BEGINNER class. Please bring your own laptop if you can.
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Thursday June 13 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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Thursday June 13 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Jewelry with Gin Live!
Jewelry designer Virginia Milner will show you how to create a beautiful and unique piece of jewelry. Materials provided. Class limited to 10 participants.
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Thursday June 13 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Donuts with Dad
Dads and Donuts - need we say more? Bring Dad to the Embry Hills Library to celebrate him in a special way. Dress to impress. There will be photos to remember the day.
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Thursday June 13 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Resistance Bands Exercise Class
Certified health and wellness coach Naomi Salberg will lead the class and show how to use resistance bands to improve strength and stability. Equipment provided or you may bring your own bands.
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Thursday June 13 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Mocktail Mixology
Using simple ingredients, learn how to make non-alcoholic drinks.
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Thursday June 13 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Punch and Paint
Sip delicious punch as you let your inner artist out. All experience levels welcome. Pre-sketched canvases, brushes, and paint provided.
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Thursday June 13 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Fine Arts Exhibition - Gallery Hours
Come and see the 2024 Fine Arts Exhibition, "Forced Perspective" in the Fourth Floor Gallery of Decatur Library.
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Thursday June 13 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Family Movie Matinee
Join us for an adventure movie suitable for children of all ages. Bring your own snacks, settle in, and enjoy the show.
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Thursday June 13 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Art Adventures in Sculpture
Join community art teacher Ellen Gadberryto read A Life Made By Hand, a bookabout artist Ruth Asawa.
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Thursday June 13 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
K-Pop Dance Hour
Do you want to dance like the stars but don't know how to get started? Join us for K-Pop dance class where we'll learn the choreography to your favorite hits and some classics, too.
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Thursday June 13 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Mo Rocca and Roctogenarians
Join A Capella Books and the Georgia Center for the Book for an evening with Mo Rocca to celebrate his new book Roctogenarians.
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Friday June 14 All Day
Teen Take & Make: Keychains
Stop by the County Line-Ellenwood Library and pick up a keychain Take & Make kit with all of the materials and instructions inside.
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Friday June 14 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Sewing Basics: Throw Pillow
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and make your own throw pillow.
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Friday June 14 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Take & Make: Taste of the World
Try new recipes from around the world each month with our seasoning and recipe Take & Make kit.
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Friday June 14 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Jewelry with Gin Virtual Class
Every Friday, join us on YouTube for another video from Jewelry with Gin.
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Friday June 14 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Tai Chi with Bill and Lisa
Learn the beginning-intermediate forms of the gentle martial arts exercise of Tai Chi (Sun style) under the expert guidance of instructors Bill and Lisa.
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Friday June 14 11:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Friday Movie Cinema
The Color Purple (2023). Rated PG-13. 2h 20m.
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Friday June 14 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Crochet Your Way
Do you already know how to crochet? Or, maybe you want to learn the basic stitches? Meet up, learn, and begin creating your own crochet projects from patterns. Class limit 10. Registration required.
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Friday June 14 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Fine Arts Exhibition - Gallery Hours
Come and see the 2024 Fine Arts Exhibition, "Forced Perspective" in the Fourth Floor Gallery of Decatur Library.
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Friday June 14 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friday Movies
Past Lives (2023). Rated PG-13. 1h 45m. Movies shown with closed captioning when available.
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Friday June 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
8 Legged Scales
Reptiles, arachnids, amphibians, oh my!
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Friday June 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Board Game Fun
Play one of our games or bring your own.
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Friday June 14 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Harmonize Your Mind, Body, and Soul: Sound Bath
Sound Therapy, also known as a sound bath, is an ancient practice designed to promote deep relaxation, reduce stress, and restore balance to the mind, body, and spirit.
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Friday June 14 6:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Closing Reception for 2024 Fine Arts Exhibition
Join us for the Closing Reception for the 2024 Fine Arts Exhibition. This year's theme is "Forced Perspective."
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Saturday June 15 All Day
Teen Take & Make: Keychains
Stop by the County Line-Ellenwood Library and pick up a keychain Take & Make kit with all of the materials and instructions inside.
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Saturday June 15 All Day
Take & Make Crafty Saturdays
Stop by the Circulation Desk and take a craft kit to make at home while supplies last.
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Saturday June 15 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Take & Make: Taste of the World
Try new recipes from around the world each month with our seasoning and recipe Take & Make kit.
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Saturday June 15 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Take & Make Craft
Come in for one of our craft kits that you can make at home. Support is provided by the Friends of the Dunwoody Library.
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Saturday June 15 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Sensory Saturday
Songs, stories, and activities that engage the senses and develop language and motor skills.
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Saturday June 15 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
All skill levels welcome.
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Saturday June 15 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Community Whole Health: Live Stronger
Join the Community Whole Health Clinic for this 6-week workshop series and learn how to prevent or reverse chronic disease with lifestyle medicine.
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Saturday June 15 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Language Lab: Beginner Latin
Carpe Diem, "Seize the Day!" Have fun learning commonly used Latin words and sayings. You might be surprised by how many Latin words you already know! Registration is required. Class limit 20.
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Saturday June 15 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ms. Kelsey's Yoga for Children
A fun and creative yoga class for children.
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Saturday June 15 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
High Blocks Robotics Showcase
The High Blocks Robotics Team will present a showcase about LEGO® robotics and provide an opportunity for hands-on experience.
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Saturday June 15 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Inflatable Zoo
The Inflatable Zoo, presented by Adam Komesar, weaves a hilarious blend of comedy, music, and magic with a fun safari theme guaranteed to keep kids laughing like hyenas.
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Saturday June 15 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Double Dutch Aerobics
As seen on Good Morning America, join Sean and Michelle Clark and learn the double dutch basics.
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Saturday June 15 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Stone Stitchers Needlepoint Club
Bring your current embroidery or cross stitch project to the Stone Stitchers Needlepoint Club, whether you're new to needlepoint or a pro. Open to first 12 participants.
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Saturday June 15 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Popcorn & Movie
Come enjoy popcorn and watch Wonka (2023). Rated PG. 1h 57m.
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Saturday June 15 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Read to a Therapy Dog
Beginning readers can practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog that loves listening to stories.
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Saturday June 15 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Adventures in Magic
Join us for an interactive magic show with Bill Packard, The Magic Man.
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Saturday June 15 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Writers Group
Join us to discuss writing craft based on a monthly topic. This month, we will meet virtually and speak with a veteran investigative reporter who will share their process for investigative writing.
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Saturday June 15 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Weekend Sensory Play
Sensory play builds cognitive skills through the exploration of the senses in an unstructured environment. Adult supervision required.
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Monday June 17 All Day
Scavenger Hunt: Explore the Library
Visit the Circulation Desk any day this week, get a list of clues, and begin your search. Find all of the items on the list, and win a prize.
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Monday June 17 All Day
Guess the Book!
Participants try and guess the book in this challenge, Monday through Friday.
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Monday June 17 All Day
Teen Zine: Open Submissions
Submit your art and writing to be published in Between the Stacks, our quarterly teen zine.
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Monday June 17 All Day
Adventures in Kindness
Add a kind message to our kindness jar for another kid to read. Afterwards, you will choose a piece of paper with a kind message written by another kid.
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Monday June 17 All Day
Take and Make: Camping Crafts
Pick up your choice of camping-themed adventure crafts all month long at the Redan-Trotti Library. Participants will be able to choose between a popsicle stick tent or a handprint campfire.
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Monday June 17 All Day
Teen Take & Make: Comic Book Beads
Learn how to make use of old comic book pages and turn them into something functional. Pick up your kit all month long at the Redan-Trotti Library.
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Monday June 17 All Day
Adopt-A-Flamingo
Sign up at the Circulation Desk to check out Elle the Flamingo for five days.
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Monday June 17 All Day
Perception
Artist Taylor Campbell's exhibit, Perceptions is pop art that deals with the senses of things in plain sight. Different angles give you a different perspective. It's all about perspective.
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Monday June 17 All Day
Around the World Scavenger Hunt
Travel around the world with our summer scavenger hunt. Find famous landmarks hidden around the Children's Department to win a prize.
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Monday June 17 All Day
Choose Your Own Adventure at the Library
We're writing a story this summer, and we need YOU to help us choose our adventures.
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Monday June 17 All Day
The Spirit of Jazz - A Salute to an American Treasure
The Spirit of Jazz, a month-long art exhibit featuring the art of Sam D. Burston, celebrates the rich sounds and uniqueness of an original, American art form.
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Ice Cream Land
Join us for Ice Cream Land throughout the month of June. Ice Cream Land is an ice cream-themed event with fun activities, crafts, games, and more for the whole family.
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Teen Take & Make Craft
This monthâs Teen Take & Make kit is an adventure in alternative art - cyanotype photography.
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Learning Spaces
Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool program before children start kindergarten. It invites children, parents, and caretakers to connect, play, learn, and grow.
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Repurposed Collage Kit
Do you collage, junk journal, or need a creative kick-start? Then pick up and try the repurposed art kit.
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Art Exhibit: Montgomery Alabama - The Civil Rights Legacy
Montgomery, Alabama is the home of civil and human rights. View photos from the perspective of local Avondale photographer Arthur Ratliff, who visited the âLegacyâ tour of museums and monuments.
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Monday June 17 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Books and Baby Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, bubbles, and fun.
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Monday June 17 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Sensory Play
Sensory play builds cognitive skills through the exploration of the senses in an unstructured environment.
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Monday June 17 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Little Veterinarian School
Learn the key responsibilities of how to properly perform a nose-to-tail cat exam.
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Monday June 17 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, and more for preschoolers.
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Monday June 17 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Toddler Storytime
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more. This storytime is specially targeted for the developmental needs of two-year-olds.
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Monday June 17 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Adventures through Dance with Glorious Feet
Lets go on an adventure and dance together.
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Monday June 17 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Relax and De-Stress with Color Therapy
Relax, color, and listen to jazz music. Relieve your mind of stressful thoughts.
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Monday June 17 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Mental Wellness Mondays: Scented Bath Scrubs
Create your own self-care scrub or give as a gift.
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Monday June 17 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Life-Size Board Game
Have you ever wanted to be the playing piece in a board game? Now's your chance at the Redan-Trotti Library. Participants will become the playing piece and roll giant dice to see who wins.
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Monday June 17 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Crafternoon
Join us to explore a new craft medium each time we meet.
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Monday June 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Resume and Cover Letter Drop-In
Get one-on-one assistance to develop and enhance your resume or cover letter.
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Monday June 17 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Beginning Reader Book Club
Read a book together, eat snacks, and do an activity.
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Monday June 17 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Nintendo Switch Night
Join us and play some of the most popular video games on the Nintendo Switch.
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Monday June 17 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Adventure Summer Movie Festival
Join us Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights in June to watch a selection of movies that highlight this year's summer reading theme.
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Monday June 17 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Mini-Movie Series
We are celebrating Juneteenth with our mini movie series.
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Monday June 17 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Genealogy Group
Join us virtually for our monthly meeting to discuss genealogy methodology, research tips, techniques, and resources. All experience levels are welcome.
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Monday June 17 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
English as a Second Language
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. Classes are facilitated by a volunteer instructor.
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Monday June 17 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students.
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Monday June 17 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Art Swap
Tired of the pieces of art on your walls? Bring them to the library and swap them with other participants for new prints.
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Monday June 17 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Mindfulness and Meditation
Come join Kristen Francis for an introduction to mindfulness class! We'll go over the basics and benefits of mindfulness and then enjoy a guided meditation and Q&A.
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Monday June 17 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Malas: Marcela Fuentes in conversation with Rachel Wright
Join the Georgia Center for the Book for an evening with debut author Marcela Fuentes. Her novel Malas is a multigenerational saga following the story of one family living on the Texas-Mexico border.
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Tuesday June 18 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Tales for Twos
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more. This storytime is specially targeted for the developmental needs of two-year-olds.
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Tuesday June 18 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Employment Assistance with the IRC
Need assistance finding or applying for jobs? An employment specialist from the International Rescue Committee will assist you on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Tuesday June 18 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 18 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Summer Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for all ages.
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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Tuesday June 18 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Terrific Tuesdays!
Join us for lunch and a fun family movie. Lunch provided by Rock of Salvation Ministries.
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Tuesday June 18 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Beginner Computer Class
New to computers? Come learn the basics of using a computer keyboard and mouse.
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Tuesday June 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Little Vet Dog School
Students will bring their own dog stuffed animal and learn the role of a veterinarian including giving a nose to tail exam, making healthy treats, and how to vaccinate your dog.
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Tuesday June 18 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Family Game Day
Bring your favorite game to share, or come play one of ours.
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Tuesday June 18 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Bio-Bus
Join Georgia State University's Bio-Bus for a sampler of exciting science demonstrations. Learn about animal diversity and states of matter.
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Tuesday June 18 2:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Golden Classic Film Series
Rio Grande (1950). 1h 45m. Doors open thirty minutes prior to the film for light refreshments and an introduction to the movie. All films shown with subtitles when available.
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Tuesday June 18 2:35pm - 3:05pm EDT
Bio-Bus
Join Georgia State University's Bio-Bus for a sampler of exciting science demonstrations. Learn about animal diversity and states of matter.
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Tuesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Read to a Pet Partner
Children can preregister and practice their read-aloud skills by reading to two excellent canine listeners: Honey Duke or Mocha Java from Pet Partners therapy animal program.
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Tuesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teen Craft: Make a Sun Print
Stop by the gazebo to make a sun print using plants from our garden.
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Tuesday June 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Book Buddies Book Club
A book club for early chapter book readers with discussion, games, and crafts.
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Tuesday June 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Meditation Class
Practice your breathing with teacher Dwhani Kotak.
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Tuesday June 18 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Summer Cinema
Cocaine Bear. (2023). Rated R. 1h 35m. Bring your lunch or light snacks.
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Tuesday June 18 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
P.A.C.T. Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Simply Lies by David Baldacci
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Tuesday June 18 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Adventure Summer Movie Festival
Join us Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights in June to watch a selection of movies that highlight this year's summer reading theme.
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Tuesday June 18 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Mini-Movie Series
We are celebrating Juneteenth with our mini movie series.
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Tuesday June 18 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
B2 Book Club
Join us for a discussion of West With Giraffes by Lylnda Rutledge. Books are available for checkout at Northlake-Barbara Loar Library.
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Embry Hills Fantasy & Science Fiction Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Celebrate Juneteenth
Learn about the history of Juneteenth and make crafts.
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Tuesday June 18 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Toastmasters Club
Join the Stonecrest Library Toastmasters Club and improve your communication and public speaking skills with family, friends, colleagues, clients, and large audiences.
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Tuesday June 18 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Wanda Morris and What You Leave Behind
Join us for the book launch of Wanda Morrisâs new book What You Leave Behind, a powerful, haunting thriller.
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Wednesday June 19 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Open Technology Lab
Bring your computer and basic technology questions, and Clarkston staff will help you grow your technology skills.