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Summer Reading Challenge
Sum­mer Read­ing Challenge

Sign up for DeKalb Coun­ty Pub­lic Library’s 2022 Sum­mer Read­ing Chal­lenge on Beanstack!
Pet Adoption Pics
Pet Adoption Pics

Click here to see pic­tures of our Under the Sea Book Bud­dies with their new families!
Cool Websites for Summer!
Cool Websites for Summer!

Explore the ocean and the sea crea­tures with­in through these inter­ac­tive websites!
2022 Atlanta Hawks Check It Out Reading Challenge
2022 Atlanta Hawks Check It Out Read­ing Challenge

May 27 — Sep­tem­ber 2, 2022

Stu­dents in grades K‑12 who suc­cess­ful­ly read at least five books this sum­mer will receive a free youth tick­et with the pur­chase of at least 1 adult tick­et to a 2022 – 23 Atlanta Hawks reg­u­lar sea­son game. 

Click to learn more about the pro­gram and to apply for your free ticket!
Check It Out
Summer Resources for Parents
Sum­mer Resources for Parents

We all want to make sure every child in Geor­gia — espe­cial­ly our most vul­ner­a­ble chil­dren — eat healthy, stay safe, and con­tin­ue to learn this sum­mer. Geor​gia​Sum​mer​.org fea­tures resources to help fam­i­lies find healthy food, safe­ty tips, vac­cine infor­ma­tion, learn­ing resources, sum­mer camp and child care infor­ma­tion, and more.
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Events and Activities

Take & Make: Where Does Honey Come From?
May 20th, 12:00 AM
Covington LibraryFun ActivitiesArts and CraftsChildren All Ages (parents welcome)
Celebrate World Bee Day with this hands-on activity all about bees. See, smell, and taste different honeys, learn more about their origins, and enjoy bee-related activities.
Family Game Night
May 20th, 4:00 PM
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg LibraryFun ActivitiesTweensTeensSchool AgeFamily (All Ages)Children All Ages (parents welcome)
Bring your favorite game to share or come play one of ours.
Mind Bubble Tutoring
May 20th, 4:00 PM
Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework CenterInformational ProgramsClassesTweensTeensSchool AgeChildren All Ages (parents welcome)
Need help with homework, or want some one-on-one tutoring? Our tutors are here for you and offer individual homework help.
Learning Spaces
May 21st, 10:00 AM
Scott Candler LibraryStorytimesFun ActivitiesArts and CraftsToddlersPreschoolersBabies
Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool program before children start kindergarten. It invites children, parents, and caretakers to connect, play, learn, and grow.
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Things to Do On Your Own

Explore More!
Explore More!

The Explore More! Cal­en­dar is a dai­ly list of fun activ­i­ties that you can do to cel­e­brate the cur­rent month.
Dog in the Woods
Dog in the Woods

Click here for an activ­i­ty book fea­tur­ing DeKalb Coun­ty Pub­lic Library’s Dog in the Woods. Print it out today!
Storytime is Now Just a Phone Call Away!
Sto­ry­time is Now Just a Phone Call Away!

Sto­ry­Line offers a wide range of sto­ries read by our Youth Ser­vices Librar­i­ans for chil­dren and fam­i­lies at any time of the day. 

Call us at 404.370.3070, press 7 and select between a sto­ry in Eng­lish or in Span­ish and listen!