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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday May 29 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Stories, rhymes, movement, and songs galore.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday May 29 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Book Discussion
Join us for a discussion of The Measure by Nikki Erlick.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Friday May 31 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Friday Movie Cinema
Driving Miss Daisy (1989). Rated PG. 1h 39m.
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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.
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Friday May 31 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friday Movies
Argylle (2024). Rated PG-13. 2h 15m. Movies shown with closed captioning when available.
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Friday May 31 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Board Game Fun
Play one of our games or bring your own.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Saturday June 1 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
All skill levels welcome.
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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.
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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.
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Saturday June 1 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Ms. Kelsey's Yoga for Children
A fun and creative yoga class for children.
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Saturday June 1 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Scott Candler Community Cookout
Enjoy games, food, music, and fun with your neighborhood.
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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!
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Saturday June 1 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Slime!
Join us to make your own slime.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Saturday June 1 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
LEGO Club
Use your imagination with LEGO. We provide all the LEGO pieces.
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Monday June 3 All Day
Spice of the Month Club
Expand your cultural knowledge and culinary palate with the Spice of the Month Club Take & Make kit.
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Monday June 3 All Day
Spice of the Month Club
Expand your cultural knowledge and culinary palate with the Spice of the Month Club Take & Make kits.
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Monday June 3 All Day
Guess the Book!
Participants try and guess the book in this challenge, Monday through Friday.
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Monday June 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 All Day
Art Exhibit - Lucille Williams
For the month of June, Ms. Williams is displaying several 3D fabric art pieces depicting women and men in their different stages of life. Each piece in the collection is certified copyright.
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
Adventure Begins at Your Library Scavenger Hunt
Go on an adventure inside the library with the library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Match the clues to the corresponding park or museum pass and sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
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Monday June 3 All Day
1, 2, 3, 4, How Many Popsicle Sticks in that Jar?
Guess the number of popsicle sticks in the jar. The five people coming the closest will receive a prize at the end of June.
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Monday June 3 All Day
Kid Librarian
Now itâs your turn to share your favorite books and encourage others to read. Apply this month for a chance to curate a book display.
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Monday June 3 All Day
Take & Make: Pirate Ship Craft
Come in during the week of June 3rd for a pirate ship craft you can make at home. Kits available while supplies last.
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Monday June 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Guided Garden Walk June
Walk the branch's garden with library staff.
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Monday June 3 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 3 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 3 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
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Monday June 3 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Monthly Cross-Stitch Take & Make Kit
An intermediate level, take-home kit.
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Monday June 3 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 3 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Books and Baby Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, bubbles, and fun.
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Monday June 3 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 3 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 3 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Little Veterinarian School
Learn the key responsibilities of how to properly perform a nose-to-tail dog exam.
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Monday June 3 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, and more for preschoolers.
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Monday June 3 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Book a Librarian
Get help with email or Microsoft Office, or finding and downloading eBooks.
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Monday June 3 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 3 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
B.Y.O.C. - Bring Your Own Craft
Finish the craft that you started, but never completed. Class limit 10. Registration required.
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Monday June 3 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Chalk the Walk
Come celebrate summer with us as we draw a group mural on our sidewalk.
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Monday June 3 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
DIY Adventure Tote Bag
Join us at the Redan-Trotti Library as we use stencils and fabric markers to decorate a canvas tote bag with this year's summer reading theme: adventure.
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Monday June 3 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Google Docs Basics
Learn how to use the basic features of Google Docs to create, edit, and share word processing documents.
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Monday June 3 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Magic Man
Join us for an hour of magic, delight, and surprises.
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Monday June 3 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Sew a Forest Animal
Sew a cute forest animal by hand.
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Monday June 3 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Little Medical School STEM
Join us as Little Medical School inspires the next generation of healthcare heroes.
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Monday June 3 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Anime Club
Join other fans to watch and discuss anime, talk about comics and manga, and have fun.
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Monday June 3 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 3 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL)
American Sign Language classes provide an introduction to basic conversational sign language. Classes will meet once a week, for eight weeks. This class is for beginners.
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Monday June 3 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 3 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Master Mind Course
Certified Maxwell Leadership coach and trainer James Richardson Jr. will cover topics on values, goals, and expectations, and how each relates to successful, purpose-driven lives.
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Monday June 3 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
The Fantastic Mr. Fox
The Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009). Rated PG. 1h 27m. Bring your lunch or light snacks.
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Monday June 3 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students.
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Monday June 3 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Spoken Word (Open Mic)
Share your creative work with the community. Bring an original poem, writing, or song to share.
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Monday June 3 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Cre8tive Xpressions-"FATHER HE BE" Commending those who are
This is an opportunity to celebrate fatherhood through the beauty and power of poetry. Share your words and feelings with others who appreciate and understand the love and appreciation of fathers
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Monday June 3 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Drawn Together: A Graphic Novel Book Club
Join us as we discuss what graphic novels we will be reading this year.
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Monday June 3 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tiffany Jackson in conversation with Nic Stone
Join Little Shop of Stories and the Georgia Center for the Book for an evening with Tiffany D. Jackson for her new book Storm: Dawn of a Goddess. Sheâll be in conversation with Nic Stone!
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Tuesday June 4 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 4 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Employment Assistance with the IRC
Need assistance finding or applying for jobs? An employment specialist from the International Rescue Committee will assist you on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Tuesday June 4 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 4 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Book Discussion Group
Join us for a discussion of Dead Wake by Erik Larson. The Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Book Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month, except holidays.
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Tuesday June 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Babatunde Speaks!
Using his vivid imagination and rhythmic accompaniment from his magnificent djembes, Babatunde masterfully weaves stories laden with strong moral values, keen principles, adventure, and fun!
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Tuesday June 4 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 4 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
8 Legged Scales
Join us as 8 Legged Scales entertains, educates, creates curiosity, and eliminates our fears about creepy, crawly, slithery animals such as reptiles, arachnids, and amphibians.
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Tuesday June 4 1:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
First Tuesday Senior Cinema
The Color Purple (2023). Rated PG-13. 2h 20m.
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Tuesday June 4 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Introduction to Media Literacy & Video Production
Students will be introduced to media literacy concepts, and learn the different phases of video production. They will also learn how to write a short video script, and operate a video camera.
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Tuesday June 4 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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Tuesday June 4 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
CAREing Paws: Meet Koala!
Come read with Koala the golden retriever. Registration required. Please call or come by the branch to register.
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Tuesday June 4 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 4 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Color Your Own Summer Reading Book Bag
Using fabric markers, decorate your own summer reading tote bag to use all summer long.
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Tuesday June 4 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Meditation Class
Practice your breathing with teacher Dwhani Kotak.
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Tuesday June 4 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Summer Cinema
Gran Turismo (2023). Rated PG-13. 2h 14m. Bring your lunch or light snacks.
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Tuesday June 4 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 4 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 4 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
AARP Smart DriverTEK Interactive Workshop
AARP's Smart DriverTEK 90-minute workshop is free, fun, and interactive. Learn about the latest high-tech safety features in your current or future car. Register via the link or phone number below.
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Tuesday June 4 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 4 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Podcast Club
Like a book club, but for preselected podcasts. Contact [email protected] for podcast list.
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Tuesday June 4 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Terrific Tuesdays! Meet Cicely Lewis
Ms. Lewis will be reading and signing books from her Hair Magic chapter book series, created to reflect the diversity in our world. The series is written for kids in grades 1-4 but all are welcome.
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Wednesday June 5 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 5 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Time
Music, rhymes, activities, and more to get caregivers and toddlers moving.
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Wednesday June 5 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 5 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun for infants and crawlers.
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Wednesday June 5 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 5 10:30am - 11:15am 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 10:30am - 11:15am 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 5 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Senior Bingo
Will you be a winner? Test your luck and win fun prizes.
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Wednesday June 5 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Juneteenth Wreath
Design and make your own wreath to commemorate Juneteenth
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Wednesday June 5 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 5 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Learn to Yo-Yo
Come learn how to play with a yo-yo the right way, with all the tips and tricks. This program will be presented by the Chinese Culture School.
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Wednesday June 5 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 5 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Need volunteer hours for high school graduation? Join us for a one-time volunteer opportunity to help the library get ready for summer.
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Wednesday June 5 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 5 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
June Family Movies
Come enjoy a fun family movie this summer.
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Wednesday June 5 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Preschool Crafts
Come join us as we try different crafts to get toddlers' creativity going. Wear clothes that can get a little messy.
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Wednesday June 5 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LEGO Afternoon
Build LEGO creations with other enthusiasts. LEGO bricks provided; please do not bring any from home.
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Wednesday June 5 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Read to Grant the Therapy Dog
Beginning readers can practice their skills and build their confidence with a trained therapy dog that loves listening to stories.
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Wednesday June 5 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Summer Cinema
Zootopia (2016). Rated PG. 1h 48m. Bring your lunch or light snacks.
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Wednesday June 5 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 5 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 5 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Melissa Pritchard and Flight of the Wild Swan
Join us for an evening with Georgia-based author Melissa Pritchard to celebrate her new novel, Flight of the Wild Swan.
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Thursday June 6 All Day
LEGO Day at Chamblee
Come in any time on Thursdays to create your best LEGO designs.
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Thursday June 6 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 6 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 6 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Sensory Play
Designed for children 2 to 5 years old, Sensory Play helps kids develop pre-literacy skills through engagement in multiple sensory stations. Parental supervision is required.
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Thursday June 6 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 6 11:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Aging Well With Your Diabetes
Join us for this six-week interactive workshop, led by certified peer counselors, providing tools you need to spring into your health. This workshop is presented by the Atlanta Regional Commission.
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Thursday June 6 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 6 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Read to a Therapy Dog
We will have two dogs available to listen while you practice your reading skills.
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Thursday June 6 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Bees and Beekeeping
The Stonecrest Garden Club and The Stonecrest Library present local beekeeper Mr. Danny Harvey. Come to this event to learn all about bees, pollination, and honey.
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Thursday June 6 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Line Dancing
Want to learn some new dance moves? Get ready, Jahmir Ward is back to teach us some new line dancing moves.
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Thursday June 6 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Central DeKalb Senior Center
Join us for a discussion of Tinkers by Paul Harding. The book club will be held in person and virtually.
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Thursday June 6 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Greeting Card Crafts
Make a handmade greeting card suitable for any occasion.
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Thursday June 6 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Junior Ranger Workshop
Park rangers for the Arabia Mountain Area Alliance will give an overview of their Junior Ranger program and get children started on their Junior Ranger journey.
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Thursday June 6 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer Cinema
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017). Rated PG-13. 1h 59m. Bring your lunch or light snacks.
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Thursday June 6 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Kids Sewing
Hand sew a cute creation to take home.
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Thursday June 6 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Gretchen Rubin and Life in Five Senses
Join us for an evening with the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project, to celebrate her new book Life in Five Senses.
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Friday June 7 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 7 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.
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Friday June 7 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 7 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 7 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Filbert and Wally Jr. Puppet Show
Come join us for an educational and interactive storytelling experience with Alizah Anne Kaite, Filbert the tree frog, and Wally the barred owl as they adventure down Georgia's Chattahoochee River.
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Friday June 7 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls PreventionÂ
Learn the beginning forms of the gentle martial arts exercise of Tai Chi (Sun style) with the expert guidance of a trained and certified Instructor from the Tai Chi for Health Institute.
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Friday June 7 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Filbert and Wally Puppet Show
Come join us for an educational and interactive storytelling experience with Alizah Anne Kaite, Filbert the tree frog, and Wally the barred owl as they adventure down Georgia's Chattahoochee River.
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Friday June 7 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Stonecrest Cinema Series
Bob Marley: One Love (2024). Rated PG-13. 1h 47m.
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Friday June 7 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 7 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friday Movies
Napoleon (2023). Rated R. 2h 38m. Movies shown with closed captioning when available.
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Friday June 7 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Board Game Fun
Play one of our games or bring your own.
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Saturday June 8 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 8 10:00am - 11:30am 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 8 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Adventures in Mapmaking
Join local artist and mapmaker Dustin Timbrook for an adventure in mapmaking.
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Saturday June 8 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
All skill levels welcome.
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Saturday June 8 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Hiking Storytime
An interactive storytime while on the move outdoors. Weâll take a mini hike along the PATH trail with stories and nature observation along the way. Meet at the gazebo outside Stonecrest Library.
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Saturday June 8 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Creative Expressions Crochet Group
Interested in finding a creative crochet community?Creative Expressions Crochet Group is for anyone with an interest in crocheting, from beginners to experienced crocheters.
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Saturday June 8 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Nature Drawing and Watercolors
Using drawing materials and colorful watercolors, learn how to create plants, flowers, and simple animals using techniques that are fun, effective, and easy to practice. Led by artist Toni Carlucci
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Saturday June 8 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Family Yoga Class
Playful poses, engaging mindfulness games, breath work, and meditation will bring your family closer together. The theme for June is Yoga is All Around Us.
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Saturday June 8 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
American Short Story Group
Discuss works of fiction by both beloved and obscure American authors. Pick up assigned story at the library.
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Saturday June 8 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 8 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Early Readers Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for early readers.
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Saturday June 8 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Stonecrest Cinema Series
Bob Marley: One Love (2024). Rated PG-13. 1h 47m.
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Saturday June 8 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Advanced Trail Walk
Join a staff member in front of the library for an ADVANCED walk up Stone Mountain. Please dress comfortably, wear good shoes, and bring a bottle of water with you. Weather permitting.
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Saturday June 8 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Art In The Neighborhood - JB's Clubhouse Children's Theatre
Return of JB Clubhouse Children's Theatre. Join us as JBP puts on another spectacular show of children's favorite stories and original plays.
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Saturday June 8 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
The Power of Credit
Learn how to understand credit reports and scores and how to use your credit to your advantage.
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Saturday June 8 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Recipes with Annissa Roberts
Annissa Roberts will demonstrate a quick and easy snack for lunch or dinner. Learn how to make "easy on the wallet" buffalo chicken egg rolls.
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Saturday June 8 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Embry Hills LEGO Club
Come create with other LEGO lovers like yourself. We will have have the LEGOS; you bring your ideas.
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Saturday June 8 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Greeting Card Crafts
Learn how to make a handmade greeting card suitable for any occasion.
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Beginner Coding Club
Want to learn to code and create your own apps and programs? Then join us for the beginner coding club. You will be introduced to free coding resources in a judgement-free space to learn and explore.
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Drop-In Craft: Wine Cork Keychains
Drop by for a quick craft or pick up the supplies to make later.
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
No-Bake Cooking Class: Fudge
Join us as we make fudge with your choice of add-ins and using only a microwave for an easy, tasty treat.
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Chalk Art Adventure
Come decorate our sidewalks for the summer and help make our library a welcoming space.
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Dunwoody Library Film Club
Join us for a discussion of the film The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014.) Please watch the movie before joining us.
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Saturday June 8 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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Saturday June 8 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Chalk the Walk
Calling artists of all ages. Show off your creativity with sidewalk chalk.
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Saturday June 8 2:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Anime for Adults
Come mingle and meet other adults as we explore different anime series. This month the series is takt op.Destiny.