Starting Monday, May 17, DCPL is eliminating appointments and moving to one hour visits. Capacity will be reduced at branches to promote social distancing, so access will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Prior to entry, each patron must submit to a temperature screening and proper face coverings will be required. Patrons no longer need to call ahead to pick up items on hold and are encouraged to use self-checkout machines where available. Branches will be returning to normal business hours soon.
April showers bring May flowers!
Check out the May adult programs here.
Check out the May kids programs here.
Appointments for computer use or book browsing are now available. Appointments are 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.
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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.
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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!
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.
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.
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The DeKalb County Public Library is now offering wireless printing service at selected branches.
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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.
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?
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