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DeKalb County Public Library to Begin Making Computer Appointments

Beginning Monday, April 19, appointments for computer use at all DCPL branches will be available.
Appointments will be for one hour only and at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. — except for Tuesdays when the library is open late, then appointments are at 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Joshilyn Jackson Reads 2021 Virtual Line-up, with co-host Nicki Salcedo

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival Presented By Emory University and Georgia Center for the Book have announced that the popular virtual author series "Joshilyn Jackson Reads" will return for a second year in 2021.

Storytime is Now Just a Phone Call Away!

Beginning Monday, April 12, DeKalb County Public Library will offer a new dial-a-story service called StoryLine. StoryLine offers a wide range of stories read by our Youth Services Librarians for children and families at any time of the day. Selected stories can be found in the library’s print and eBook collection of children’s books, and are available for checkout. Call us at 404.370.3070, press 7 and select between a story in English or in Spanish and listen!

Virtual Programs at DCPL

Check out the Adult programs here
Check out the Children's programs here 

AARP Tax Services at DCPL

Three DCPL locations are offering drop-off/pick-up AARP Tax Services. The Stonecrest and Chamblee locations require a scheduled appointment. Currently all appointments for both locations are filled through April 15, 2021; however, new requests will be added to a waitlist.  

Please note: Library staff CAN NOT schedule appointments.
All appointments must be scheduled online at: www.aarp.org/taxaide. 

Stonecrest Library (February 16 - April 15)  *Appointment Required
Tuesdays - 12:00 p.m. - 4:00  p.m.
Thursdays - 10:00  a.m. - 2:00  p.m.

Chamblee Library (March 4 - May 14) *Appointment Required
Thursdays - 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Fridays - 10:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. 

Salem-Panola Library (February 17 - April 28) *First come, first served (first 25 each day)
Mondays - 10:00  a.m. - 1:00  p.m.
Wednesdays - 10 :00 a.m. - 1:00  p.m.

Takeout Tech: New Computer Service Launches at DCPL

You can now check out a chromebook from select DCPL branches!

Select branches are offering chromebooks to check out for up to 6 hours at a time.

Park and Print - Wireless Printing Service Launches at Select Branches

The DeKalb County Public Library is now offering wireless printing service at selected branches.

Contact-Free Pickup Step by Step

How contact-free pickup works:

Contact Us!

Have a question about your library card or resources? We're here to help!

Contact Us:
404-508-7190, Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Email us here
We will do our best to answer your email inquiries within 24 hours.

Yes! You can still get a library card!

Although the library is closed, you can apply for a temporary digital library card that allows you to use our online materials and contact-free pickup.  If you’ve misplaced or are unable to use your current library card, please call a library branch. If you have a card, but forgot your PIN, you can go to the My Account page and click the "Forgot your pin?" link.

How do I register for a card?