Holiday Hours
Holiday Hours

All locations will be closed Monday, February 16 in honor of the Presidents' Day holiday.
 

26 in '26 Reading Challenge
26 in '26 Reading Challenge

Make 2026 a year of reading with our 26 in ‘26 Reading Challenge! 

Celebrate Black History Month 2026
Celebrate Black History Month 2026

Events will be held in February at library branches throughout DeKalb.

February Staff Picks
February Staff Picks

Three books we think you'll love.

February Calendars of Events
February Calendars of Events

Get a sneak peek at our February Adult and Children's Calendars of Events before they reach our branches.

The Jubilee Reader
The Jubilee Reader

Check out the January/February 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.

Upcom­ing Events

February 10th, 3:00 PM
Redan-Trotti LibraryFun ActivitiesArts and CraftsChildren All Ages (parents welcome)
This Black History Month we'll be celebrating Philip B. Downing, inventor of the mailbox. Participants will make their own Valentine's mailbox and receive their first letter.
February 10th, 3:30 PM
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams LibraryArts and CraftsFamily (All Ages)
Spread love and kindness this February by creating special cards for friends or family.
February 10th, 4:00 PM
Salem-Panola LibraryFun ActivitiesSchool Age
Come build fun LEGO designs. We provide the LEGOs; you provide the creativity.
February 10th, 4:00 PM
Decatur LibraryBook DiscussionsSchool Age
Read the month's selected book and come talk about it with others.

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