All loca­tions will be closed on Fri­day, July 3 and Sat­ur­day, July 4 in hon­or of Inde­pen­dence Day.

Holiday Hours
All locations will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day. 
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Summer Reading Challenge 2026
 Can you dig it? A summer full of adventure, reading, and prizes starts now! Register for our Summer Reading Challenge today.
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America250 Resources, Programs, and Events
Celebrate our freedom to read, reflect on the past, and reimagine tomorrow with our America250 programs and resources.
26 in '26 Reading Challenge
Make 2026 a year of reading with our 26 in ‘26 Reading Challenge! 
Cover images of three books included in the July/August Jubilee Reader
The Jubilee Reader
Check out the July/August 2026 issue of The Jubilee Reader, a reading guide containing recent books by African American writers, writers from the African diaspora, and on related topics.
July Calendars of Events now available digitally
July Calendars of Events
Get a sneak peek at our July Adult and Children's Calendars of Events before they reach our branches.

Upcom­ing Events

June 30th, 9:30 AM
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer LibraryStorytimesFun ActivitiesToddlers
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.
June 30th, 9:30 AM
Northlake-Barbara Loar LibraryStorytimesBabies
Music, stories, and playtime for babies.
June 30th, 10:00 AM
Decatur LibraryStorytimesFun ActivitiesToddlers
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more.
June 30th, 10:30 AM
Clarkston LibraryStorytimesMusical ProgramsFun ActivitiesToddlers
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more. This storytime is specially targeted for the developmental needs of toddlers.

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