Celebrate DeKalb County Public Library's Centennial by Reading More
Celebrate DeKalb County Public Library's Centennial by Reading More

We’re turning 100 in 2025, and you’re invited to join the party by taking the 100 Years, 100 Books Reading Challenge!

October Calendars of Events
October Calendars of Events

Get a sneak peek at our October Adult and Children's Calendars of Events before they reach our branches!

October Staff Picks
October Staff Picks

It's officially fall, y'all! Ready to enter your cozy era? Here's three excuses to stay in with a great book this October, brought to you by our library staff.

The Jubilee Reader
The Jubilee Reader

Check out the September/October 2025 issue of The Jubilee Reader, a reading guide containing recent books by African American writers, writers from the African diaspora, and on related topics.

September Staff Picks
September Staff Picks

Summer is winding down and ushering in cooler weather, making it the perfect time to settle in with a good book. Need some help finding your next read? Check out (figuratively and literally) some recent recommendations from our staff!

August Staff Picks
August Staff Picks

Racing to complete our 100 Years 100 Books Reading Challenge? Just looking for a good excuse to stay inside with the A/C? We’ve got you covered. Check out what our staff have been loving lately!

Upcom­ing Events

October 25th, 1:00 PM
Chamblee LibraryInformational ProgramsFun ActivitiesFamily (All Ages)Adults
Learn about birds and migration. View the documentary Wild Hope: Building for Birds, then decorate window decals to protect birds from dangerous window strikes. Refreshments provided too!
October 25th, 1:00 PM
Decatur LibrarySpecial EventsExhibitsSeniorsAdults
Visit the Fourth Floor Gallery of Decatur Library to see The Book As Art v.13: Mixed Messages, an annual book arts exhibition from Decatur Arts Alliance and the Georgia Center for the Book.
October 25th, 1:00 PM
Lithonia-Davidson LibraryArts and CraftsSeniorsAdults
Jewelry is like the perfect spice! Join us for this interactive jewelry class, taught by Cindy Williams.
October 25th, 2:00 PM
Redan-Trotti LibraryFun ActivitiesArts and CraftsSeniorsAdults
Join a staff member and learn to crochet or bring your current crochet projects. Open to first 12 participants.

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