DeKalb County Public Library
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3560 Kensington Road; Library Administrative Center
Decatur, GA 30032
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Friday April 26 All Day
Teen Zine: Open Submissions
Submit your art and writing to be published in Between the Stacks, our quarterly teen zine.
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Friday April 26 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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Saturday April 27 All Day
Writing Bites - How to Revise a Poem
Are you new to creative writing? Writing Bites is a video series that provides tips for your writing. In this video, we'll talk about how to revising poetry.
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Saturday April 27 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 April 27 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn conversational English. All skill levels welcome.
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Certified Homebuyers Education Course
This course will equip you with the information you need to purchase a home. Learn about insurance, mortgage lending, and home inspections.
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Friends of the Chamblee Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Chamblee Library will host a book sale. Proceeds go to support Chamblee Library programs for children, youth, and adults.
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Saturday April 27 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Yoga Class
Practice yoga poses, mindfulness, breathing, and meditation. The class will be taught by a certified yoga instructor. Yoga mats will be provided, but you can bring your own if you prefer.
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Saturday April 27 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 April 27 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
STEAM Challenge: Recycled Materials Architecture
Can you make a strong bridge with newspaper? How about a box fort? Get out your creativity and engineering skills as we have Earth-friendly fun building with recycled materials.
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Tabletop Gaming
Play games online with friends. All games in this program will be available to participants for free. No special software required.
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Dunwoody Library Film Club
Attention Jane Austenites! Join us for a discussion of the film "Sense and Sensibility" (1995) from the Regency period. Please watch the movie before joining us.
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Saturday April 27 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 April 27 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Senior Bingo
Grab a friend and join us for Bingo. We play several rounds and prizes are awarded.
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Saturday April 27 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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Monday April 29 All Day
Take & Make: Color Chip Art
What can you do with an outline and bits of colored paper? Find out with this month's Take & Make craft kit available all month long at the Redan-Trotti Library.
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Monday April 29 All Day
Scavenger Hunt: Find the Flowers
Find as many flowers as you can in the Children's Department, and learn some fun facts along the way.
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Monday April 29 All Day
I Spy in the Library
Put your searching skills to the test and try a new challenge each week. Available through the month of April.
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Monday April 29 All Day
Take & Make Craft: Alien Spaceship
Come in during the week of April 29th for an alien spaceship craft you can make at home. Kits available while supplies last.
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Monday April 29 All Day
Teen Take & Make Kit: Paper Quilling
Curled paper makes up this vibrant craft. Learn the technique, and make your own colorful work of art. Kits are available all month long at the Redan-Trotti Library.
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Monday April 29 All Day
Celebration of Poetry
In honor of National Poetry month we will showcase the poems of local poets Anna Zette and Toucharose.
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Monday April 29 All Day
Community Poetry Exhibition
Celebrate National Poetry Month by visiting our exhibit of original poetry written by our community members and neighbors.
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Monday April 29 All Day
Our Arabian Mountain Photographic Exploration
âOur Arabia Mountainâ- This photography exhibit features images from Stephen Robertson, Ruby D. and Curtis L. Todd. Explore the wonders of Arabia Mountainâs wonderful landscapes, wildlife, and flora!
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Monday April 29 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
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Monday April 29 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
âAtlanta Through My Eyesâ - Art Exhibition
An exhibition of images by photographer Billy Richards, depicting the people and the iconic structures in Atlanta.
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Monday April 29 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 April 29 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 April 29 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, bubbles, and fun. Rhymes, songs, and short books are tailored to the developmental needs of infants and crawlers.
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Monday April 29 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 April 29 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, and more for preschoolers.
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Monday April 29 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 2-year-olds.
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Monday April 29 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Indoor Herb Gardening
A Beginner's Guide to Growing Fresh Flavors at Home. Get hands-on experience on how to plant and grow herbs indoors for health, vitality and culinary zest.
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Monday April 29 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
LEGO Club
We provide the LEGOs, and you provide the imagination. Come build and create amazing things with us.
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Monday April 29 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 April 29 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Monday Craft
Make a new and unique craft each Monday: paper folding, jewelry making, painting, and more.
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Monday April 29 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Mental Wellness Monday - Teen Mental Health Forum
It's Real is real talk to high school students about mental health and the resources that can help.
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Monday April 29 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Friends of the Ellenwood Library
Monthly Meeting. We welcome newcomers and your suggestions!
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Monday April 29 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Oscar Film Festival
Join us Monday and Wednesday nights in April to watch a selection of movies nominated for the 96th Academy Awards.
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Monday April 29 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 April 29 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 April 29 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students.
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Monday April 29 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Monday Baseball Movie Series
The Sandlot (1993). Rated PG. 1h 42m.
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Tuesday April 30 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 April 30 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Tots and Tales
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more.
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Tuesday April 30 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 April 30 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 2-year-olds.
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Tuesday April 30 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 April 30 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 April 30 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 April 30 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
A MARVEL-ous MONTH - AVENGERS ASSEMBLE
Avengers: Endgame (2019.) Rated PG-13. 3h 2m.
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Tuesday April 30 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 April 30 4:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Meeting
Help sort book donations with the Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library. Your efforts will support our book sales and help raise money to fund library programs.
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Tuesday April 30 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 April 30 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Promoting with Canva
If you want to succeed, you have to get your name out there. Learn how to use Canva for free to create business cards and flyers so you can grow your business.
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Tuesday April 30 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Wesley Chapel Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.
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Tuesday April 30 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Pajama Storytime
Bedtime stories and sleepy-time songs. Wear PJs and bring stuffed friends.
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Tuesday April 30 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Wonder and Wreckage Book Launch with Collin Kelley
Poetry Atlanta and the Georgia Center for the Book host the launch of Collin Kelleyâs latest poetry collection, Wonder & Wreckage: New & Selected Poems, 1993 - 2023.
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Wednesday May 1 All Day
Teen Take & Make Kit: Reverse Coloring
We'll give you the colors, and you provide the lines with this backwards coloring trend as seen on Tik-Tok.
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Wednesday May 1 All Day
Take & Make: May Flowers
You know what they say about April Showers. All month long, choose between several flower craft kits.
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Wednesday May 1 All Day
Take & Make: Mother's Day Paper Flower Bouquet
Come to the Circulation Desk and pick up a paper flower bouquet to make for your mom.
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Wednesday May 1 All Day
Take & Make: Waterless Snow Globe - Butterflies
A waterless snow globe with butterflies to take and assemble at home.
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Wednesday May 1 All Day
Guess and Win
Guess how many items in the jar for the chance to win a book to keep. Available throughout May with weekly winners.
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Wednesday May 1 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
May Take & Make Craft
Flutter over to the library for this monthâs Take & Make craft.
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Wednesday May 1 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Art Exhibit
Experience the beautiful artwork of local artists. The exhibit includes unique paintings, photographs, and collages created by Georgia artists.
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Wednesday May 1 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 1 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
May Take & Make Craft
Flutter over to the library and stop by the Circulation Desk for this monthâs Take & Make craft, a beautiful butterfly to make at home.
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Wednesday May 1 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 1 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 1 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Stories, rhymes, movement, and songs galore.
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Wednesday May 1 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
How to Create a Will
Join Attorney Shannon Pawley as she walks you through the step-by-step process of creating a will. Come prepared to create a draft will and ask questions that pertain to your needs.
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Wednesday May 1 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 1 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Computer Basics
This program will focus on getting patrons comfortable using a computer for basic functions, such as browser navigation and email account setup/use.
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Thursday May 2 All Day
Take & Make: Mother's Day Paper Flower Bouquet
Come to the Circulation Desk and pick up a paper flower bouquet to make for your mom.
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Thursday May 2 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Internet Basics
Learn how to use the Internet for email, social media, shopping, reading newspapers, and searching for information on Google.
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Thursday May 2 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 2 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 2 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Senior Bingo
Are you competitive? Want to win some prizes? Join in on the fun with Senior Bingo. Open to 15 participants.
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Thursday May 2 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Chair/Mat Yoga with Mariam Gilmer
Join Mariam Gilmer, certified Hatha yoga instructor, for this eight-week series of yoga classes while sitting in a chair or on a mat.
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Friday May 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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Friday May 3 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 3 All Day
Take & Make: Mother's Day Paper Flower Bouquet
Come to the Circulation Desk and pick up a paper flower bouquet to make for your mom.
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Friday May 3 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 3 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Book Sale
All proceeds will be used to fund library programs and purchase items for the collection. Cash or check only.
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Friday May 3 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Friends of Scott Candler Library Book Sale
Join the Friends of Scott Candler Library for thier annual book sale. Come take a look and you might just find the title you have been looking for.Â
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Friday May 3 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 3 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Board Game Fun
Play one of our games or bring your own.
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Friday May 3 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Decatur Children's Book Festival Keynote with Kate DiCamillo
Join us for a very special event on Friday, May 3rd, as we welcome beloved author Kate DiCamillo to help us kick off the inaugural Decatur Children's Book Festival!
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Saturday May 4 All Day
Take & Make: Mother's Day Paper Flower Bouquet
Come to the Circulation Desk and pick up a paper flower bouquet to make for your mom.
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Saturday May 4 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Garden Days
Weed, prune, plant, and play in the library garden.
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn conversational English. All skill levels welcome.
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Book Sale
All proceeds will be used to fund library programs and purchase items for the collection. Cash or check only.
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Saturday May 4 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Preplanning for Your Final Wishes
Interested in planning for the future? Join us for an informational conversation regarding your final wishes.
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Saturday May 4 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Friends of Scott Candler Library Book Sale
Join the Friends of Scott Candler Library for thier annual book sale. Come take a look and you might just find the title you have been looking for.Â
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Saturday May 4 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Friends of the Northlake Library Meeting
Join our quarterly meeting to discuss ways to support the work of the library by raising funds for books and materials, sponsoring programs, and advocating for the library.
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Saturday May 4 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Writers Group
Join us to discuss writing craft based on a monthly topic. This month, we will work on the process of writing nonfiction.
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Monday May 6 All Day
Teen Take & Make Kit: Reverse Coloring
We'll give you the colors, and you provide the lines with this backwards coloring trend as seen on Tik-Tok.
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Monday May 6 All Day
Take & Make: May Flowers
You know what they say about April Showers. All month long, choose between several flower craft kits.
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Monday May 6 All Day
Spice of the Month Club
Expand your cultural knowledge and culinary palate with the Spice of the Month Club Take & Make kit.
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Monday May 6 All Day
Spice of the Month Club
Expand your cultural knowledge and culinary palate with the Spice of the Month Club Take & Make kits.
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Monday May 6 All Day
Guess and Win
Guess how many items in the jar for the chance to win a book to keep. Available throughout May with weekly winners.
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Monday May 6 All Day
Smythe On Canvas: Gloria
In honor of Mother's day, Smythe on Canvas presents âGLORIA,â a collections of paintings inspired his mother, Ms. Gloria Smith.
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Monday May 6 All Day
Montgomery Legacy Photo Exhibit
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act with this photography exhibition from local artist Arthur Ratliff featuring the Montgomery Legacy Museum.
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Monday May 6 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Learning Spaces
Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool program before children start kindergarten. It invites children, parents, and caretakers to connect, play, learn, and grow.
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Monday May 6 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Monthly Cross-Stitch Take & Make Kit
An intermediate-level, take-home kit.
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Monday May 6 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Monday May 6 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Book a Librarian
Get help with e-mail or Microsoft Office, or finding and downloading eBooks.
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Monday May 6 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
B.Y.O.C. - Bring Your Own Craft
Finish the craft that you started, but never completed. Class limit 10. Registration required.
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Monday May 6 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Senior Bingo
Test your luck and win prizes.
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Monday May 6 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Is starting a nonprofit right for you?
Join us for in-person training with Ivonne Simms. In this session youâll learn the legal and logistical elements necessary to start a successful nonprofit.
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Monday May 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Monday Craft
Make a new and unique craft each Monday: paper folding, jewelry making, painting, and more.
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Monday May 6 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Book Sale
All proceeds will be used to fund library programs and purchase items for the collection. Cash or check only.
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Monday May 6 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Beginner American Sign Language (ASL)
American Sign Language classes provide an introduction to basic conversational sign language. Classes will meet once a week, for eight weeks. This class is for beginners.
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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
English as a Second Language
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. Classes are facilitated by a volunteer instructor.
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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Live Jazz Saxophonist Dwan Bosman
Yellow, orange, green, brown come on seniors let's get down! Join us for live jazz under the Gazebo. Enjoy soothing jazz music and light refreshments.
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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mental Wellness Monday
Join author and motivational speaker, Ivana Farrar and engage in an open dialogue about setting goals, establishing boundaries, and the pressures to succeed.
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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students.
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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Master Mind Course
Certified Maxwell Leadership coach and trainer James Richardson Jr. will cover topics on values, goals, and expectations, and how each relates to successful, purpose-driven lives.
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Monday May 6 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Drawn Together: A Graphic Novel Book Club
Join us for a discussion about this month's title. The June book selection will be handed out at the meeting.
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Monday May 6 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Cre8tive Xpressions
This is an opportunity to celebrate motherhood through the beauty and power of poetry. Share your words and feelings with others who appreciate and understand the love and appreciation of motherhood.
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Monday May 6 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Karen Valby and The Swans of Black Harlem
Join us for an evening with Karen Valby to discuss her new book The Swans of Black Harlem.