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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.
26 in '26 Reading Challenge
Make 2026 a year of reading with our 26 in ‘26 Reading Challenge! 
Explore More! Calendar
Start your month off right with June's Explore More! Calendar. Each day has a new activity, challenge, or fun fact for you to share as a family.
May Calendars of Events now available digitally
June Calendars of Events
Get a sneak peek at our June Adult and Children's Calendars of Events before they reach our branches.
The Jubilee Reader
Check out the May/June 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.
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May Staff Picks
Some favorites from our staff this month.

Upcom­ing Events

June 4th, 2:00 PM
Chamblee LibraryFun ActivitiesClassesTeens
Compose new stories with plot, character description, setting, and backstory with arborist and outdoor fiction author, Edward Morrow.
June 4th, 2:00 PM
Northlake-Barbara Loar LibraryFun ActivitiesSchool Age
A fun drop-in activity for parents and their kids to build with LEGOs together. LEGOs and mats provided.
June 4th, 7:00 PM
Decatur LibraryAuthor TalksAdults
A Cappella Books and Georgia Center for the Book welcome Emory visiting professor and author Dominic Erdozain to discuss his new book, To Love a Country: The Problem of Patriotism in America.
June 5th, 10:00 AM
Hairston Crossing LibraryFun ActivitiesFamily (All Ages)
Decorate the sidewalk with beautiful chalk creations, and enjoy a popsicle.

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