DeKalb County Public Library
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3560 Kensington Road; Library Administrative Center
Decatur, GA 30032
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Saturday May 4 All Day
Take & Make: Mother's Day Paper Flower Bouquet
Come to the Circulation Desk and pick up a paper flower bouquet to make for your mom.
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Saturday May 4 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Garden Days
Weed, prune, plant, and play in the library garden.
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn conversational English. All skill levels welcome.
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Book Sale
All proceeds will be used to fund library programs and purchase items for the collection. Cash or check only.
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Saturday May 4 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Preplanning for Your Final Wishes
Interested in planning for the future? Join us for an informational conversation regarding your final wishes.
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Saturday May 4 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Friends of Scott Candler Library Book Sale
Join the Friends of Scott Candler Library for thier annual book sale. Come take a look and you might just find the title you have been looking for.Â
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Saturday May 4 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Friends of the Northlake Library Meeting
Join our quarterly meeting to discuss ways to support the work of the library by raising funds for books and materials, sponsoring programs, and advocating for the library.
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Saturday May 4 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Writers Group
Join us to discuss writing craft based on a monthly topic. This month, we will work on the process of writing nonfiction.
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Monday May 6 All Day
Teen Take & Make Kit: Reverse Coloring
We'll give you the colors, and you provide the lines with this backwards coloring trend as seen on Tik-Tok.
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Monday May 6 All Day
Take & Make: May Flowers
You know what they say about April Showers. All month long, choose between several flower craft kits.
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Monday May 6 All Day
Spice of the Month Club
Expand your cultural knowledge and culinary palate with the Spice of the Month Club Take & Make kit.
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Monday May 6 All Day
Spice of the Month Club
Expand your cultural knowledge and culinary palate with the Spice of the Month Club Take & Make kits.
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Monday May 6 All Day
Guess and Win
Guess how many items in the jar for the chance to win a book to keep. Available throughout May with weekly winners.
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Monday May 6 All Day
Smythe On Canvas: Gloria
In honor of Mother's day, Smythe on Canvas presents âGLORIA,â a collections of paintings inspired his mother, Ms. Gloria Smith.
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Monday May 6 All Day
Montgomery Legacy Photo Exhibit
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act with this photography exhibition from local artist Arthur Ratliff featuring the Montgomery Legacy Museum.
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Monday May 6 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 May 6 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Monthly Cross-Stitch Take & Make Kit
An intermediate-level, take-home kit.
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Monday May 6 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 May 6 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Book a Librarian
Get help with e-mail or Microsoft Office, or finding and downloading eBooks.
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Monday May 6 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
B.Y.O.C. - Bring Your Own Craft
Finish the craft that you started, but never completed. Class limit 10. Registration required.
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Monday May 6 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Senior Bingo
Test your luck and win prizes.
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Monday May 6 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You?
Join us for in-person training with Ivonne Simms. In this session youâll learn the legal and logistical elements necessary to start a successful nonprofit.
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Monday May 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Monday Craft
Make a new and unique craft each Monday: paper folding, jewelry making, painting, and more.
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Monday May 6 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Book Sale
All proceeds will be used to fund library programs and purchase items for the collection. Cash or check only.
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Monday May 6 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL)
American Sign Language classes provide an introduction to basic conversational sign language. Classes will meet once a week, for eight weeks. This class is for beginners.
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Monday May 6 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 May 6 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Live Jazz Saxophonist Dwan Bosman
Yellow, orange, green, brown come on seniors let's get down! Join us for live jazz under the Gazebo. Enjoy soothing jazz music and light refreshments.
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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mental Wellness Monday
Join author and motivational speaker, Ivana Farrar and engage in an open dialogue about setting goals, establishing boundaries, and the pressures to succeed.
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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students.
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Monday May 6 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 May 6 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Drawn Together: A Graphic Novel Book Club
Join us for a discussion about this month's title. The June book selection will be handed out at the meeting.
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Monday May 6 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Cre8tive Xpressions
This is an opportunity to celebrate motherhood through the beauty and power of poetry. Share your words and feelings with others who appreciate and understand the love and appreciation of motherhood.
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Monday May 6 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Karen Valby and The Swans of Black Harlem
Join us for an evening with Karen Valby to discuss her new book The Swans of Black Harlem.
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Tuesday May 7 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 May 7 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Book Discussion Group
Join us for a discussion of The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles.
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Tuesday May 7 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Senior Bingo
Will you be a winner? Test your luck and win fun prizes.
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Tuesday May 7 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Come Dance With Me: Beginner Line Dancing With Faye
Learn some cool moves while getting a good workout from the best line dances, with Faye Ellison.
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Tuesday May 7 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Savvy Seniors Lunch & Learn
Emory Healthcare professionals will discuss topics relevant to healthy lifestyles for older Americans.
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Tuesday May 7 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 May 7 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Movie Gems from the Past
Earthquake (1974). Rated PG. 2h 3m. Bring your lunch or light snacks.
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Tuesday May 7 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Project LIT Young Adult Book Club - Warrior Girl Unearthed
Join us as we read and discuss culturally relevant books on topics that influence and affect teens, adults, and our community.
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Tuesday May 7 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 May 7 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Podcast Club
Like a book club, but for preselected podcasts. Contact [email protected] for podcast list.
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Tuesday May 7 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Friends of Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library Meeting
Attend our monthly meeting and learn how you can help support the library by raising funds for books and materials, sponsoring programs, and advocating for the library.
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Tuesday May 7 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
The Tigerbelles: Aime Alley Card and Inessa Holston
Join us for Aime Alley Card and Inessa Holston in conversation with Dr. Nicole Williams to discuss Cardâs new book The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State.
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Crochet Today
Learn to crochet or finish a work in progress with fellow crochet enthusiasts. All skill levels welcome.
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Art Exhibition: âMy Story on Canvasâ
Each piece of art in the collection by artist Lucille Williams is unique, hand-crafted, sewn, and has its own biblically-inspired story.
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Barbie: Life in Plastic â It's Fantastic!
View the Barbie doll collection curated by Emma Hamilton featuring iconic, historic, and designer-clad women.
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Wednesday May 8 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 May 8 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Stories, rhymes, movement, and songs galore.
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Wednesday May 8 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Senior Bingo!
Join us for a fun game of Bingo. Prizes provided by the Friends of the Flat Shoals Library.
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Wednesday May 8 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Estate Planning Funeral Pre-Planning
Join Fannie Wiley and Donna Dees as they walk you through the process of funeral pre-planning. Adults find that pre-planning offers great emotional and financial security for them and their families.
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Wednesday May 8 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 May 8 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Northlake On The Lawn Concert
Join us in the Northlake-Barbara Loar Reading Garden for live music by local artists. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets for seating. Food and non-alcohol beverages welcomed.
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Wednesday May 8 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
CORE Info Table
Learn how CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) benefits your community with giveaways and information.
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Wednesday May 8 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
BINGO for Seniors
Join us for BINGO! Win prizes, make friends, and have fun. Funding is provided by the DeKalb Library Foundation.
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Wednesday May 8 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 May 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Meet The Artist Reception - âMy Story on Canvasâ
Meet artist Lucille Williams as she discusses her exhibit, âMy Story on Canvasâ. Refreshments provided.
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Thursday May 9 9:00am - 10:00am 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 9 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 May 9 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 May 9 11:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Aging Well With Your Diabetes
Join us for this six-week interactive workshop, led by certified peer counselors, providing tools you need to spring into your health. This workshop is presented by the Atlanta Regional Commission.
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Thursday May 9 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Balancing Act: Aging Well for the Body & Mind
Learn how improvements in healthcare, medicine, science, and tech, will help you to age happily and healthfully.
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Thursday May 9 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 May 9 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Empowerline Series
Gennifer Young from the Atlanta Regional Commission will facilitate this series of informational sessions to discuss resources and services for seniors, including discounts and savings programs.
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Thursday May 9 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Greeting Card Craft
Make a handmade greeting card suitable for any occasion.
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Thursday May 9 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Chair/Mat Yoga with Mariam Gilmer
Join Mariam Gilmer, certified Hatha yoga instructor, for this eight-week series of yoga classes while sitting in a chair or on a mat.
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Thursday May 9 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Jasper Fforde and Red Side Story
Join the Georgia Center for the Book for an evening with Jasper Fforde to discuss his new book Red Side Story, the long-awaited follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Shades of Grey.
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Friday May 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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Friday May 10 All Day
Early Literacy Kits
Stop by the Hairston Crossing Library to pick up a kit complete with everything you need to conduct storytime at home.
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Friday May 10 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 May 10 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friday Movies
American Fiction (2023). Rated R. 1h 56m. Movies shown with closed captioning when available.
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Friday May 10 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Board Game Fun
Play one of our games or bring your own.
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Friday May 10 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
DIY Elegant Beaded Bracelet
Make your own seed bead bracelet with bead weaver Claudia Orth. Have fun and leave with a piece of beautiful jewelry or a special gift just in time for Mother's Day.
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Friday May 10 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Movie Gems from the Past
The Bucket List. (2007). Rated PG-13. 1h 37m. Bring your lunch or light snacks.
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Saturday May 11 All Day
Movie Club: Asian American Renaissance
Discover new movies with our "Movie Club" series. In each episode, you will learn about a film in the library's collection, its cultural context, and what makes it noteworthy.
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn conversational English. All skill levels welcome.
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Creative Expressions Crochet Group
Creative Expressions Crochet Group is for anyone with an interest in crocheting, from beginners to experienced crocheters.
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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
American Short Story Group
Read short works of fiction by both beloved and obscure American authors. Pick up a copy of the assigned story at the library.
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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
American Short Story Group
Discuss short works of fiction by both beloved and obscure American authors. Pick up assigned story at the library.
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Saturday May 11 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Senior Trail Walk
Join a Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library staff member in front of the library for a BEGINNER walk along a Stone Mountain trail. Dress comfortably, wear good shoes, and bring a bottle of water.
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Saturday May 11 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Southland Book Club
Join members of the Southland Book Club, in collaboration with the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library, for their monthly book discussion. May's title is The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel.
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Saturday May 11 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Art In The Neighborhood - Windy Days and Kites!
We'll be making kites. Join in the fun and get ready to have your kite prepared for a windy day.
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Saturday May 11 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Green Library Tours
Join the Fruitful Community Foundation for the Green Library Tours. The tour will include a guided exploration of the climate-resilient landscape installed around the library.
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Saturday May 11 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Beginner Coding Club
Want to learn to code and create your own apps and programs? Then join us for the beginner coding club. You will be introduced to free coding resources in a judgement-free space to learn and explore.
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Saturday May 11 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Anime for Adults
Come mingle and meet other adults as we explore different anime series. This month the series is The Apothecary Diaries.
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Monday May 13 All Day
Teen Take & Make Kit: Reverse Coloring
We'll give you the colors, and you provide the lines with this backwards coloring trend as seen on Tik-Tok.
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Monday May 13 All Day
Take & Make: May Flowers
You know what they say about April Showers. All month long, choose between several flower craft kits.
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Monday May 13 All Day
Guess and Win
Guess how many items in the jar for the chance to win a book to keep. Available throughout May with weekly winners.
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Monday May 13 All Day
Smythe On Canvas: Gloria
In honor of Mother's day, Smythe on Canvas presents âGLORIA,â a collections of paintings inspired his mother, Ms. Gloria Smith.
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Monday May 13 All Day
Montgomery Legacy Photo Exhibit
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act with this photography exhibition from local artist Arthur Ratliff featuring the Montgomery Legacy Museum.
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Monday May 13 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 May 13 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Grad Brag Wall
Congrats to the 2024 high school graduates! Bring a poster showing your achievements to the branch to show off your accomplishments.
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Monday May 13 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 May 13 10:15am - 12:00pm EDT
Chamblee Library Book Discussion Group
Join us for a discussion of Good Night, Irene: A Novel by Luis Alberto Urrea. The group meets the second Monday of the month, except holidays.
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Monday May 13 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 May 13 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 May 13 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Empowerline Series
Gennifer Young from the Atlanta Regional Commission will facilitate this series of informational sessions to discuss resources and services for seniors, including discounts and savings programs.
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Monday May 13 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Senior Trivia
Test your knowledge to win prizes.
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Monday May 13 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Embry Hills Monday Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler.
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Monday May 13 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Monday Craft
Make a new and unique craft each Monday: paper folding, jewelry making, painting, and more.
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Monday May 13 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL)
American Sign Language classes provide an introduction to basic conversational sign language. Classes will meet once a week, for eight weeks. This class is for beginners.
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Monday May 13 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 May 13 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 May 13 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students.
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Monday May 13 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Plant Swap
Trade a houseplant or cutting or pick up new greenery for your home or office!
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Monday May 13 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Mark C. McDonald and Architecture of the Last Colony
Join us for an evening celebrating a new book published by The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, Architecture of the Last Colony: Georgiaâs Historic Places, 1733â2000.
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Tuesday May 14 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 May 14 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 May 14 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Senior B-I-N-G-O
Join us for some fun and prizes as we play a few B-I-N-G-O games. Limited to 15 participants. Registration required.
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Tuesday May 14 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Savvy Seniors Lunch & Learn
Emory Healthcare professionals will discuss topics relevant to healthy lifestyles for older Americans.
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Tuesday May 14 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Movie Gems from the Past
JAWS. (1975). Rated PG. 2h 4m. Bring your lunch or light snacks.
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Tuesday May 14 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Dunwoody Library Book Club
Join us for a discussion of By Her Own Design by Piper Huguley.
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Tuesday May 14 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Monika Zgustova and A Revolver to Carry at Night
Join us for an evening with Monika Zgustova to discuss her new book A Revolver to Carry at Night, a captivating, nuanced portrait of the life of Véra Nabokov.