DeKalb County Public Library
View details
-
About Us
-
Contact Information
3560 Kensington Road; Library Administrative Center
Decatur, GA 30032
-
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.
-
Thursday May 23 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.
-
Thursday May 23 11:00am - 12:00pm 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.
-
Thursday May 23 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.
-
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.
-
Thursday May 23 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.
-
Thursday May 23 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Pub Fiction Book Discussion
Join us for a book discussion of The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Kline. Registration required. Call 404.508.7190, ext. 2257 to register.
-
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.
-
Friday May 24 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.
-
Friday May 24 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Help maintain the blood supply. Give now. To schedule an appointment to donate, please visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code DCPL.
-
Friday May 24 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Jewelry with Gin Virtual Class
Every Friday, join us on YouTube for another video from Jewelry with Gin.
-
Friday May 24 10:30am - 3:00pm EDT
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Help maintain the blood supply. Give now. To schedule an appointment to donate, please visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code âCPLâ.
-
Friday May 24 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friday Movies
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021). Rated PG-13. 1h 51m. Movies shown with closed captioning when available.
-
Friday May 24 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Board Game Fun
Play one of our games or bring your own.
-
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.
-
Saturday May 25 All Day
Movie Club: Korean Cinema Before "Oldboy"
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.
-
Saturday May 25 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Friends of Embry Hills Library Mini Book Sale
Stop by to browse and buy. All proceeds benefit the Embry Hills Library.
-
Saturday May 25 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn conversational English. All skill levels welcome.
-
Saturday May 25 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Upcycling With Edna
Make a small shoulder purse from a pair of adult jeans. Please bring your own jeans. All other materials will be provided.
-
Saturday May 25 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Board Game Meet-Up
Play board games and meet other board game enthusiasts. Feel free to bring and share your favorite board game.
-
Saturday May 25 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Senior Bingo
Grab a friend and join us for Bingo. We play several rounds and prizes are awarded.
-
Saturday May 25 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
The Stone Stitchers Crochet Club
Join The Stone Stitchers Crochet Club and learn to crochet or bring your current crochet projects. Open to first 12 participants.
-
Monday May 27 All Day
Kid Librarian: Open Applications
Now itâs your turn to share your favorite books and encourage others to read. Apply for a chance to curate a display full of books.
-
Monday May 27 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.
-
Monday May 27 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.
-
Monday May 27 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Monday Craft
Make a new and unique craft each Monday: paper folding, jewelry making, painting, and more.
-
Tuesday May 28 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.
-
Tuesday May 28 All Day
Take & Make: May Flowers
You know what they say about April Showers. All month long, choose between several flower craft kits.
-
Tuesday May 28 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.
-
Tuesday May 28 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.
-
Tuesday May 28 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Savvy Seniors Lunch & Learn
Emory Healthcare professionals will discuss topics relevant to healthy lifestyles for older Americans.
-
Tuesday May 28 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Cricut Creations
Make DIY projects using the Cricut Maker machine and Design Space. If possible, bring your own Cricut machine and a laptop or tablet.
-
Tuesday May 28 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Internet Basics
Learn basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of search engines, such as Google.
-
Tuesday May 28 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Movie Gems from the Past
Cheech and Chong: Up in Smoke. (1978). Rated R. 1 26m. Bring your lunch or light snacks.
-
Tuesday May 28 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Milk Carton Birdhouses
Let's celebrate Earth Day with a craft to give back to the earth.
-
Tuesday May 28 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Wesley Chapel Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The American Queen by Vanessa Miller.
-
Wednesday May 29 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.
-
Wednesday May 29 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.
-
Wednesday May 29 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.
-
Wednesday May 29 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Stories, rhymes, movement, and songs galore.
-
Wednesday May 29 1:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Help maintain the blood supply. Give now! To schedule an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org. Search for sponsor code TOCOLIB to find the drive or learn more.
-
Wednesday May 29 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Senior Bingo
Join the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library and the Stone Mountain Women's Club for a lively game of Bingo! Maybe you'll win a delightful prize!Open to the first 25 participants.
-
Wednesday May 29 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.
-
Wednesday May 29 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Book Discussion
Join us for a discussion of The Measure by Nikki Erlick.
-
Thursday May 30 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?
-
Thursday May 30 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.
-
Thursday May 30 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Sensory Storytime
Designed for 2 to 5 years, Sensory Play and Stories help kids develop pre-literacy skills through multiple sensory stations. Parental supervision is required.
-
Thursday May 30 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Senior Bingo
Join us for a few rounds of Bingo and maybe win some prizes! Light refreshments will be available. Open to the first 20 participants.
-
Thursday May 30 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.
-
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.
-
Thursday May 30 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Senior Board Games
Enjoy a little friendly competition. Bring your snacks and socialize with other seniors while playing board games.
-
Thursday May 30 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Zumba Gold Chair Class
Instructor Angela will lead this fun dance/exercise class, featuring Latin and world music, and classic hits from artists like Louis Armstrong, Otis Redding, and Frank Sinatra.Â
-
Thursday May 30 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Turning Ordinary Days Into An Extraordinary Retirement
Rachel Fiore will give strategies on how to live your best life during retirement.
-
Friday May 31 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.
-
Friday May 31 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Jewelry with Gin Virtual Class
Every Friday, join us on YouTube for another video from Jewelry with Gin.
-
Friday May 31 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Friday Movie Cinema
Driving Miss Daisy (1989). Rated PG. 1h 39m.
-
Friday May 31 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.
-
Friday May 31 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friday Movies
Argylle (2024). Rated PG-13. 2h 15m. Movies shown with closed captioning when available.
-
Friday May 31 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Board Game Fun
Play one of our games or bring your own.
-
Saturday June 1 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.
-
Saturday June 1 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.
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
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!
-
Saturday June 1 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.
-
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.
-
Saturday June 1 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Tiny Tot Adventures - 10:00 a.m.
Nguzo Babies will start our summer reading adventure with a live show for families through puppetry arts, built on self-love, curiosity, and a love of learning.
-
Saturday June 1 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
All skill levels welcome.
-
Saturday June 1 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.
-
Saturday June 1 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.
-
Saturday June 1 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ms. Kelsey's Yoga for Children
A fun and creative yoga class for children.
-
Saturday June 1 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Scott Candler Community Cookout
Enjoy games, food, music, and fun with your neighborhood.
-
Saturday June 1 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Therapy Dog in the House
Meet Grant, the Labrador Retriever and his owner to help kick off Summer Reading 2024!
-
Saturday June 1 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Slime!
Join us to make your own slime.
-
Saturday June 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Tiny Tot Adventures - 1:00 p.m.
Nguzo Babies will start our summer reading adventure with a live show for families through puppetry arts, built on self-love, curiosity, and a love of learning.
-
Saturday June 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Just My Imagination: Bead Weaving
Make a masterpiece with instructor Toni Carlucci using the art of bead weaving.
-
Saturday June 1 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.
-
Saturday June 1 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Massaging Headache Trigger Points
Be your own massage therapist! Learn about common headache patterns and techniques for relieving the headache through massage.
-
Saturday June 1 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
LEGO Club
Use your imagination with LEGO. We provide all the LEGO pieces.