Kids > Summer 2022

Summer Reading Challenge

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

Pet Adoption Pics

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

Cool Websites for Summer!

Explore the ocean and the sea crea­tures with­in through these inter­ac­tive websites!

2022 Atlanta Hawks Check It Out Read­ing Challenge

May 27 — Sep­tem­ber 22022

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!

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.

Events and Activities

December 9th, 12:00 AM
Chamblee LibraryFun ActivitiesExhibitsFamily (All Ages)Adults
Experience the inspiring artwork of local artist Eric Henderson. Enjoy a beautiful selection of paintings that capture the history of Atlanta through landmarks and more. Extended through January 6th.
December 9th, 12:00 AM
Redan-Trotti LibraryFun ActivitiesArts and CraftsFamily (All Ages)
Craft a hanging ornament of a sweater, mittens, or hat. Pick up your kit throughout December at the Redan-Trotti Library.
December 9th, 12:00 AM
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams LibrarySpecial EventsFamily (All Ages)
Visit Mason Mill Walking Trail for an interactive reading experience while immersing yourself in the beauty of nature.
December 9th, 12:00 AM
Covington LibraryFun ActivitiesChildren All Ages (parents welcome)
Hunt for clues in the Children's Department and learn about holiday traditions around the world.

Things to Do On Your Own

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

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!