DeKalb County Public Library
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3560 Kensington Road; Library Administrative Center
Decatur, GA 30032
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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 - 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 - 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 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Terrific Tuesdays! LaDoris Bias Davis
From fables to fairy tales, fiction to non-fiction, to âbetcha canât tell just oneâ stories, LaDoris engages the whole family with interactive stories, beats, songs, dancing, and a whole lot of fun.
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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.
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Thursday June 20 All Day
LEGO Day at Chamblee
Come in any time on Thursdays to create your best LEGO designs.
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Thursday June 20 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 20 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 20 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 20 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Discussion
Join us for a discussion of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.
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Thursday June 20 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
LEGO Constructors
Join us as we build towers, houses, and other cool structures using LEGOs.
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Thursday June 20 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lunch & Movie
Come cool off and enjoy a movie. Bring your lunch and watch Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023). Rated PG-13. 2h.
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Thursday June 20 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Crafts With Ms. Toni: Basic Felt Sewing
Learn the basics of sewing while making a cute felt animal.
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Thursday June 20 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Adventures in Crochet
Want to explore the world of crochet? Visit the Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center to learn the crochet basics or refine your skills.
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Thursday June 20 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Read to a Therapy Dog
Beginning readers can practice their skills with a trained therapy dog that loves listening to stories.
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Thursday June 20 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Kids Sewing
Hand sew a cute creation to take home.
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Thursday June 20 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Crypto Club
Learn how to create and break secret messages using historical methods such as the Caesar Cipher and the Vigenere Cipher. Presented by the Gateway Community Math Center.
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Thursday June 20 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Kindness Rocks
Have fun decorating rocks with your own designs or messages. You can give one to a friend or hide them around your community to brighten someone's day.
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Thursday June 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Pride Panel - The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge!
Join Little Shop of Stories and the Georgia Center for the Book for a star-studded panel for Pride and the release of The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge!
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Friday June 21 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 21 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.
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Friday June 21 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 21 10:30am - 3:30pm EDT
CORE Community Services Assistance
CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) will provide COVID vaccinations and assist patrons with their applications for government assistance programs.
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Friday June 21 10:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Atlanta Children's Film Festival
Mark your calendars for the special Media Fair and Film Screening at the Decatur Conference Center located in the Marriott Courtyard in downtown Decatur.
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Friday June 21 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Building Blocks
Building Blocks provides an environment where children and caregivers begin to develop language, motor, and social skills together. Playtime activities are followed by storytime.
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Friday June 21 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Puzzle Play
We have the puzzles and the space, just come out and see if you can put together a puzzle or two before the time is up.
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Friday June 21 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friday Movies
Arthur the King (2024). Rated PG-13. 1h 47m. Movies shown with closed captioning when available.
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Friday June 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Adventure Wall Clocks
Create your one-of-a-kind wall clock.
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Friday June 21 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Filbert and Wally Jr.
Join local author Alizah Anne Kaite as she brings her book, Filbert and Wally: Chattahoochee Daydreams, to life with puppets, singalongs, and fun facts about Georgia wildlife.
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Friday June 21 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Board Game Fun
Play one of our games or bring your own.
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Friday June 21 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Filbert and Wally
Join local author Alizah Anne Kaite as she brings her book, Filbert and Wally: Chattahoochee Daydreams, to life with puppets, singalongs, and fun facts about Georgia wildlife.
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Friday June 21 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Summer Cinema
Turning Red (2022). Rated PG. 1h 49m. Bring your lunch or light snacks.
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Saturday June 22 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
South River Water Trail Hike
Join Jason, wildlife ecologist and DeKalb County Librarian, for a hike by the water. Learn some new things about your surroundings and about many resources to help you explore our natural world.
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Saturday June 22 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.
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Saturday June 22 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 22 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
All skill levels welcome.
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Saturday June 22 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Weekend Sensory Playtime
Sensory play encourages your child to engage with all of their senses, which helps develop language and motor skills.
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Saturday June 22 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 22 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 22 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Kids on the Block presented by Mental Health America
Join us for a puppet show. The Kids on the Block features life-sized multicultural puppets who talk with children about issues such as feelings and bullying.
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Saturday June 22 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Read to a Therapy Dog
Beginning readers can practice their skills with a trained therapy dog, Grant who loves listening to stories.
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Saturday June 22 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
I Am Me: Mindfulness for Children
Learn how to approach each day with mindfulness and kindness. Sessions include meditation, breathing techniques, affirmations, a craft, and more.
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Saturday June 22 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Printmaking: Animals from A to Z
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! This workshop teaches basic printmaking techniques and is inspired by the animals we love.
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Game Day
Game Day like you have never seen before. Play UNO original, UNO Flip, UNO Wild, and UNO No Mercy!
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Artist Talk - Lucille Williams
Ms. Williams will explain how she was gifted to bring the bible to life through her exquisite use of fabric to create 3D artwork.
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Little Vet School: Doggy Doctors
After adopting their very own plush puppy, students will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian.
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Family Storytime
Enjoy stories and rhymes along with a little music and movement for the entire family.
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Journaling Life's Adventures: A Personal Writing Workshop
To journal is to connect with yourself. Writing in a journal lets you think and ponder in private on the page, and journaling supports self awareness, communication, and relationships.
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Zine-Making Workshop
Make your own zine with university professor Shuchita Mishra. You'll learn visual storytelling, character design and development, how to add sequential art elements like speech bubbles, and more.
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Saturday June 22 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.
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
DIY Sun Daisy Earring with Claudia Orth
Learn to make a beautiful beaded sun daisy earring just in time for the summer. Bead weaver Claudia Orth will teach you how to make an easy and stylish beaded earring.
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Craftastic Saturday!
Calling all artists. Come try your hand with a little bit of this and a little bit of that.
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Monday June 24 All Day
Guess the Book!
Participants try and guess the book in this challenge, Monday through Friday.
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Monday June 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
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Monday June 24 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Take & Make: Boba Tea
Experience a taste of Taiwan by making boba tea. Pick up your kit today while supplies last.
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Monday June 24 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 24 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Sensory Playtime
Sensory play encourages your child to engage with all of their senses, which helps develop language and motor skills.
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Monday June 24 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Books and Baby Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, bubbles, and fun.
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Monday June 24 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Mind The Gap: Memory Care edition
Caregivers, aides, and relatives bring your loved ones to play the trivia game that bridges the generations. Â
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Monday June 24 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 24 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Mr. Keith the Magic Man
Join us in this hilarious comedy and interactive show where everybody will learn a new trick.
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Monday June 24 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Big Idea Bubbles
Experience the magic of bubbles using tri-strings and a variety of bubble wands.
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Monday June 24 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, and more for preschoolers.
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Monday June 24 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Kid's Yoga with Miss Dhwani
Come to a fun yoga class for kids. Practice yoga exercises and mindfulness. Bring your own mat or towel.
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Monday June 24 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 24 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Computer Basics for the Beginner
Laptops provided or bring your own.
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Monday June 24 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Come Play Chess!
Bring your best moves, and play a match or two.
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Monday June 24 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Book a Librarian
Get help with email or Microsoft Office, or finding and downloading eBooks.
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Monday June 24 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Who's Got Game?
Come and play some of your favorite board games. Have fun competing with friends or tackling solitary games. There will be a wide selection of board games to choose from.
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Monday June 24 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Monday Night Movie
Barbie (2023). Rated PG-13. 1h 56m.
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Monday June 24 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 24 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 24 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
How to Pay for College?
A GA Student Finance Commission rep will interact with students and parents providing information on scholarships, grants and loans to help pay for university, college, and technical colleges.
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Monday June 24 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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Tuesday June 25 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 25 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 25 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Take & Make: Boba Tea
Experience a taste of Taiwan by making boba tea. Pick up your kit today while supplies last.
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Tuesday June 25 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 25 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 25 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Libby For Adults and Seniors
Learn how to use the Libby app to download eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers onto your mobile device.
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Tuesday June 25 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Toddler Time
Music, rhymes, activities, and more to get caregivers and children moving.
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Tuesday June 25 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 25 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.
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Tuesday June 25 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
4H: Bottle Gardens
Earn a green thumb with the 4H organization by creating portable gardens in bottles to take home.
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Tuesday June 25 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Jell-O and a Movie
Migration (2023). Rated PG. 1h 22m. Join us for a kid-friendly movie and JELL-O, a non-vegan, gelatin dessert with toppings.
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Tuesday June 25 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
CryptoClub
Learn how to create and break secret messages using historical methods such as the Caesar Cipher and the Vigenere Cipher (used in the Civil War).
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Tuesday June 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Book Bunch Book Club
Read the month's selected book and come talk about it with others.
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Tuesday June 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Meditation Class
Practice your breathing with teacher Dwhani Kotak.
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Tuesday June 25 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
BIPOC/DEI Book Club
The Redan-Trotti Library will be offering a new book club for middle schoolers to discuss BIPOC and DEI themes. Join us as we discuss "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson for our first meeting.
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Tuesday June 25 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 25 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Anime Club
Hype up your favorite anime and manga at the library.Â
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Tuesday June 25 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 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Architecture Lecture Series
Learn about Post Modernism, Contemporary Architecture, and Robert Venturi.
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Tuesday June 25 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Wesley Chapel Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson.
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Tuesday June 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Project LIT Middle Grade Book Club
A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat. Join us as we read and discuss culturally relevant books on topics that influence and affect middle graders and our community.
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Tuesday June 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Terrific Tuesdays! Ocean of Rhythms
Drums, music, and dancing. Participants will learn about other cultures, hear music from different countries, and try their hand on various percussion instruments.
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Tuesday June 25 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
How to Pay for College?
A GA Student Finance Commission rep will interact with students and parents providing information on scholarships, grants and loans to help pay for university, college, and technical colleges.
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Time
Music, rhymes, activities, and more to get caregivers and toddlers moving.
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun for infants and crawlers.
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Wednesday June 26 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Take & Make: Boba Tea
Experience a taste of Taiwan by making boba tea. Pick up your kit today while supplies last.
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Wednesday June 26 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Popsicle Stick Planes
Build and decorate a model plane made out of popsicle sticks.
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 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 26 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 26 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 26 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
DIG! Digging Insightful Gardening
This three-part series is for beginners who want to learn the ABCs and basic steps to get the best garden possible. Part 3 focuses on common environmental garden challenges.
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Kid's Yoga with Miss Dhwani
Come to a fun yoga class for kids. Practice yoga exercises and mindfulness. Bring your own mat or towel.
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Wednesday June 26 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Kid's Yoga with Miss Dhwani
Come to a fun yoga class for kids. Practice yoga exercises and mindfulness. Bring your own mat or towel.
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Wednesday June 26 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
The Bio-Bus: Forensics Crime Solving
Can you solve a crime and identify the correct criminal? With the help of The Bio-Bus, you'll do just that.
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Wednesday June 26 2:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
June Family Movies
Come enjoy a fun family movie this summer.
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
BINGO
Test your luck and win some prizes.
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 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 26 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
LEGO Drop-In
Stop by the Storytime Room for free play with LEGOS.
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Wednesday June 26 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LEGO Club
Play, create, and practice your engineering skills at LEGO Club.
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Wednesday June 26 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Kids Crafts
Join us for some craftastic fun once a month as we make crafts and try out different art styles.
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Wednesday June 26 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Rainbow Reads Book Club
Rainbow Reads is a book club for LGBTQ+ high school students and allies. Join us for discussion, activities, and snacks.
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Wednesday June 26 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 26 5:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Stone Mountain Chess Club
Join the Stone Mountain Chess Club. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Open to the first 12 participants.
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Wednesday June 26 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Dominoes Club
Join us to learn how to build and topple fantastic domino chains. Have fun learning a variety of tips and tricks for building spirals, bridges, zig-zags, and turns with dominoes.
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Wednesday June 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Book Discussion
Join us for a discussion of Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.
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Wednesday June 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Candy Sushi Rolls!
Roll, chop, and create your own delicious candy sushi rolls, and then stay to play a fast and furious round of the Sushi Go! card game.
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Thursday June 27 All Day
LEGO Day at Chamblee
Come in any time on Thursdays to create your best LEGO designs.
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Thursday June 27 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 27 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Take & Make: Boba Tea
Experience a taste of Taiwan by making boba tea. Pick up your kit today while supplies last.
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Thursday June 27 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 27 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 27 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.
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Thursday June 27 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Video Conference Basics For Adults and Seniors
Learn how to set up and participate in a video conference using Zoom.
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Thursday June 27 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
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Thursday June 27 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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 27 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Weird Geometry: Taxicab Geometry
Is the shortest distance between two points a straight line? Not in this world!
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Thursday June 27 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 27 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.