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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Tuesday July 28 All Day
Puzzle Play-Day
Puzzles all day. All across the Children's Department ther
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Tuesday July 28 All Day
Take & Make: Back to School Notebook
The Flat Shoals Library has a decoration kit for your back
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Tuesday July 28 All Day
Adopt-a-Dino
The dinosaurs are wrapping up their time at the library an
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Tuesday July 28 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Tales for Twos
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, ac
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Tuesday July 28 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Baby Babbles Storytime
Music, stories, and playtime for babies.
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Tuesday July 28 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Tots and Tales
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with sto
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Tuesday July 28 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, ac
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Tuesday July 28 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, ac
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Tuesday July 28 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Chair Yoga for Adults
Learn the basics of yoga while seated in a chair. Strength
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Tuesday July 28 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Cricut Creations
Make DIY projects using the Cricut Maker machine and Desig
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Tuesday July 28 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Family Game Night
Bring your favorite game to share or come play one of ours.
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Tuesday July 28 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Stitches and Stuff
Use simple sewing stitches and fabric to create a seasonal
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Tuesday July 28 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
STEAM Lab
Discover the fun of science, technology, engineering, a
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Tuesday July 28 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Book Bunch Book Club
Read the month's selected book and come talk about it with
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Tuesday July 28 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Bag It! A Teen Sewing Class
Sew your own tote bag using the library's sewing machines.
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Tuesday July 28 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with sto
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Tuesday July 28 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Read the Rainbow Book Club
Read the Rainbow is a LGBTQ+ book club for adults between
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Tuesday July 28 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Chainmail Jewelry Workshop
Participants will learn how to make a beautiful chainmail
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Tuesday July 28 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Wesley Chapel Book Club (In-Person & Online)
Join us for a discussion of Summer on Sag Harbor by Sunny
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Tuesday July 28 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Adult Sewing: Pot Holder
Create your own pot holder. In this class you will learn h
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Tuesday July 28 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Maximizing Social Security
How to maximize your benefits, minimize your taxes, and
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Wednesday July 29 All Day
Adopt-a-Dino
The dinosaurs are wrapping up their time at the library an
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Wednesday July 29 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Musical Mother Goose
Fingerplays, rhymes, and songs targeted to the developme
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Wednesday July 29 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Art Display: Crowns and Jewels
Through intimate portrayals and expressive form, the work
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Wednesday July 29 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Crafty Wednesdays
Stop by Wednesday mornings during the summer to create som
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Wednesday July 29 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Learning Spaces
Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool prog
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Wednesday July 29 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun for infants and crawlers.
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Wednesday July 29 10:15am - 12:00pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. All lev
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Wednesday July 29 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with sto
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Wednesday July 29 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
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Wednesday July 29 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with sto
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Wednesday July 29 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with sto
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Wednesday July 29 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Drop-In Tech Support Sessions
Have questions? We have answers!Stop by our branch for o
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Wednesday July 29 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Happy Birthday USA
As we celebrate 250 years of being a nation, we will lear
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Wednesday July 29 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
July Family Movies
Come enjoy a fun family movie in the library's auditorium.
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Wednesday July 29 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Drop-In Technology Support
Come to this drop-in session to get your basic technology
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Wednesday July 29 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
8 Legged Scales
Learn about and meet reptiles and amphibians with our host
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Wednesday July 29 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
LEGO Club
Use your imagination with LEGO. We provide all the LEGO pieces.
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Wednesday July 29 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Backpack Charms
Get ready for school by making your own backpack charm.
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Wednesday July 29 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
LEGO Legends Club
Build LEGO creations with other enthusiasts. We provide al
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Wednesday July 29 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Bag It! A Teen Sewing Class
Sew your own tote bag using the library's sewing machines.
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Wednesday July 29 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Project LIT Middle Grades Book Club
Join us as we read and discuss culturally relevant books o
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Wednesday July 29 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Book Discussion - Members' Choice
July is our annual Members' Choice meeting. We will discus
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Wednesday July 29 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Open Mic
Sign up to perform music, poetry, dance, comedy, or wh
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Thursday July 30 All Day
LEGO Day at Chamblee
Come in any time on Thursdays to create your best LEGO designs.
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Thursday July 30 All Day
Adopt-a-Dino
The dinosaurs are wrapping up their time at the library an
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Thursday July 30 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Internet Basics: Using the Internet In Everyday Life
Learn how to use the Internet for email, social media, s
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Thursday July 30 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Reptile Ramblings
Join the Dunwoody Nature Center and their animal friends a
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Thursday July 30 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Crafty Conversations: Nautical Glass Mosaic Picture Frame
Explore your artistic side by creating your own nautical-t
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Thursday July 30 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Lunch and Learn with Deric Gilliard
Historian Deric Gilliard will cover the unsung heroes of t
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Thursday July 30 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Backpack Charms
Get ready for the start of school. Make a beaded backpack
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Friday July 31 All Day
Teen Zine: Open Submissions
Submit your art and writing to Between the Stacks, our te
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Friday July 31 All Day
Adopt-a-Dino
The dinosaurs are wrapping up their time at the library an
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Friday July 31 9:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Red Cross Blood Drive
Blood donations help save lives.
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Friday July 31 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Jewelry with Gin - Virtual Class
Every Friday, join us on YouTube for another video from
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Friday July 31 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with sto
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Friday July 31 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with sto
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Friday July 31 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Building Blocks
Building Blocks provides an environment where children and
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Friday July 31 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friday Movies
You, Me & Tuscany (2026). Rated PG-13. 1h 45m. Movies sho
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Friday July 31 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Game Day Fun
Play one of our board games or bring your own.
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Friday July 31 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Movie: Jumanji
Read the book? Come see the movie.
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Friday July 31 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Zen Flow Yoga
Release everyday stress by attending a yoga class.
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Friday July 31 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Zen Flow Yoga
Release everyday stress by attending a yoga class.
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Saturday August 1 All Day
Seed Library
Start planning your Fall Garden Harvest with a selection o
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Saturday August 1 All Day
Spice of the Month Club
Expand your cultural knowledge and culinary palate with a
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Saturday August 1 All Day
Talk to the Animals Exhibit
Harriet B. Harris, local photographer will showcase her c
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Saturday August 1 All Day
Take & Make Saturdays
Pick up a craft kit and craft at home while supplies last.
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Saturday August 1 All Day
Take and Make: Book Character Crafts
Recreate one of three iconic book characters in craft form.
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Saturday August 1 All Day
America 250 Poetry Contest
Poetry Prompt: "America is" Write a poem in any form
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Saturday August 1 All Day
Teen Zine: Open Submissions
Submit your art and writing to Between the Stacks, our te
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Saturday August 1 All Day
Adopt-a-Dino
The dinosaurs are wrapping up their time at the library an
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Saturday August 1 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Notary Service
Need documents notarized? Free notary services will be pro
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Saturday August 1 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Summer Pop-Up Book Sale
Stock up on books for your late-summer reading at the Frie
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Saturday August 1 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Art Display: Layers of Soul
Layers of Soul" exhibit seeks to express the multiple la
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Saturday August 1 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Coffee & Create
Enjoy coffee and crafts while you get to know your neighbo
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Saturday August 1 10:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Back To School Headshots
Who doesn't want adorable back to school photos of their k
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Saturday August 1 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Sensory Saturdays
Sensory Saturday is a sensory-friendly program for neurodi
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Saturday August 1 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Early Readers Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with sto
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Saturday August 1 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Crowd Favorites and a Little Jazz too!
Come and enjoy music by local singer-pianist Simon Qualls
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Saturday August 1 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
8-Legged Scales Critterpalooza
Germaine Cato combines the best of all worlds: reptiles,
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Saturday August 1 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Let's Play American Mahjong!
Join us twice a month for tiles, tactics, and community.
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Saturday August 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Visible Mending Embroidery
Learn how to embellish and mend clothing with embroidery.
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Saturday August 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Anime Bites for Adults
Come mingle and meet other adult anime fans as we explore
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Saturday August 1 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
DIY Fun Summer Bracelet
Make your own sparkling summer bracelet and have fun while
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Saturday August 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bead Nice
Learn how to make a beautiful beaded chevron bracelet with
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Saturday August 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hoop Group: Cross Stitch and Embroidery
From beginners to experts, all are welcome to socialize,
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Saturday August 1 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Microsoft Excel: Charts and Graphs
Learn how to create charts, graphs, and sparklines in Mi
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
Sandwich Scavenger Hunt
Search the Children's Department for all the ingredients t
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
Chainmail Jewelry Kits
Pick up a kit with everything you need to make your own ch
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
Take & Make: Fox Craft
Pick up a cute fox craft kit while supplies last.
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Monday August 3 All Day
Take & Make: Fish Bowl Paper Plate Craft
Pick up a fish bowl paper plate kit to make at home.
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Monday August 3 All Day
Passive Puzzling at Clarkston
Need a chance to slow down and clear your mind? Stop by ou
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
Take & Make Craft: Popsicle Stick Smore
Mmmm. Augusts Take & Make craft is going to make you hun
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
Taste of the World
Try new recipes from around the world each month with our
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
Monthly Cross-Stitch Take & Make
An intermediate, take-home kit available while supplies last.
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Monday August 3 All Day
Take and Make: Book Character Crafts
Recreate one of three iconic book characters in craft form.
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
Passive Puzzling at Stone Mountain
Need a chance to slow down and clear your mind? Stop by ou
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Monday August 3 All Day
Kindness Card Exchange Display
Stop by the library anytime this month for a dose of kindness.
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
Movie Magic Scavenger Hunt
Find the tools to make movie magic hidden in the Children'
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
What's Your Favorite Fox Theatre Memory?
The Fox in a Box touring exhibit is at Hairston Crossing L
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Monday August 3 All Day
Day of the Dead Art Exhibit
Come view our Day of the Dead photo exhibit from Arthur Ra
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Monday August 3 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Learning Spaces
Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool prog
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Monday August 3 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Art Exhibit
Experience the beautiful artwork of local artists. The exh
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Monday August 3 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Babbling Babies Storytime
Babbling Babies provides an environment where children and
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Monday August 3 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Crochet for Beginners (Adults)
Learn the basics of crocheting. Supplies will be provide
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Monday August 3 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
B.Y.O.C. - Bring Your Own Craft
Finish the craft that you started, but never completed. C
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Monday August 3 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Paint & Sip
Join us for an artful time painting and sipping punch. Ope
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Monday August 3 6:00pm - 7:10pm EDT
Wesley Chapel Chess Club
Join the Chess Club and learn to play, improve your skill
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Monday August 3 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. Classes
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Monday August 3 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. Partici
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Monday August 3 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Drawn Together: A Graphic Novel Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Animal Pound by Tom King, Pet
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Tuesday August 4 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Book Discussion Group
Join us for a discussion of Crying in H Mart by Michelle Z
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Tuesday August 4 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Neighborliness: Community Puppets
A fun and interactive puppet show where families will cele
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Tuesday August 4 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Tuesdays
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, ac
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Tuesday August 4 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Mini Health and Resource Fair
Stop by for health resources, blood pressure checks, and
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Tuesday August 4 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Sensory Story Bins
Pairing sensory bins with books, this program will help l
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Tuesday August 4 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Basic Sewing for Beginners (Adults)
Bring your machine, scissors, thread, and fabric.
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Tuesday August 4 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Northlake Classic Books Discussion Group
Join us for a discussion of The Amazing Adventures of Kava
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Tuesday August 4 2:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Discover More: Documentary Series
Spellbound (2002). Rated G. 1h 37m.
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Tuesday August 4 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Friends of the Scott Candler Library Meeting (FOSC)
Join us to discuss ways to enrich your library and your co
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Tuesday August 4 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Adult Craft Night: Playbill Bedazzling
Come to Hairston Crossing to bedazzle a playbill.
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Tuesday August 4 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Community Open Sew
Join us for a community sewing day! Bring your sewing mach
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Tuesday August 4 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Puzzle Swap
Trade or swap your puzzles with fellow community members.
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Tuesday August 4 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Conversation in English!
A class for adults who want to converse with ease in Engli
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Tuesday August 4 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Toastmasters Club
Join the Stonecrest Library Toastmasters Club and improve
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Wednesday August 5 All Day
Story Blossom Tree Display: August 5 to August 18
A beautiful Story Blossom Tree, created by local sculptor
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Wednesday August 5 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Learning Spaces
Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool prog
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Wednesday August 5 10:15am - 12:00pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. All lev
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Wednesday August 5 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Joyous Club
Join us for a fun activity for adults with developmental d
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Wednesday August 5 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Intermediate Excel
This class will provide an overview of conditional formatt
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Wednesday August 5 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Drop-In Tech Support Sessions
Have questions? We have answers!Stop by our branch for o
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Wednesday August 5 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Senior Game Day: Cards Edition
Enjoy classic card games and meet fellow players.
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Wednesday August 5 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Unearth Your Summer Reading Story
Start your story and it will travel to the Library Adminis
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Wednesday August 5 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
LEGO Free Build
Come listen to music, socialize with other builders, and
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Wednesday August 5 5:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Stone Mountain Chess Club
Join the Stone Mountain Chess Club. All skill levels are w
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Wednesday August 5 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Business Setup Workshop
Join A.K. Adisa of ClearStart Academy for a 90-minute comp
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Wednesday August 5 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Back-to-School Information Night
Join us for an overview of educational resources available
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Thursday August 6 All Day
Teen Zine: Open Submissions
Submit your art and writing to Between the Stacks, our te
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Thursday August 6 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Greeting Card Crafts
Learn how to make a handmade greeting card suitable for an
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Thursday August 6 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Open Technology Lab
Bring your computer questions, and the Decatur Library st
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Thursday August 6 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Open Technology Lab
Bring your computer questions, and the Decatur Library st
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Thursday August 6 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Greeting Card Crafts
Make a handmade greeting card suitable for any occasion.
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Thursday August 6 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Smart and Safe Travel for Seniors
Join travel enthusiast Deborah Parson, for a three-part l
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Thursday August 6 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Adobe Express: Making TikTok Videos
Learn how to use Adobe Express's tools for making vertical
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Friday August 7 All Day
Chainmail Jewelry Kits
Pick up a kit with everything you need to make your own ch
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Friday August 7 9:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Red Cross Blood Drive
Blood donations help save lives.
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Friday August 7 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Jewelry with Gin - Virtual Class
Every Friday, join us on YouTube for another video from
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Friday August 7 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with sto
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Friday August 7 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Let's Paint
Use basic acrylic painting techniques to create your own art.
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Friday August 7 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Anew You Yoga
Instructor Cheetara will guide you through a series of pos
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Friday August 7 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Crochet Your Way
Create crochet projects from patterns. All experience levels.
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Friday August 7 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friday Movies
Back to School (1986). PG-13. 1h 36m. Movies shown with cl
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Friday August 7 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Game Day Fun
Play one of our board games or bring your own.
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Friday August 7 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Movie: Summer of Soul
Summer of Soul (2021). Rated PG-13. 1h 58m.