Due to inclement weath­er, all loca­tions will be closed on Sat­ur­day, Jan­u­ary 31.

Inclement Weather Closures
Inclement Weather Closures

All DeKalb County Public Library locations will be closed Saturday due to the threat of severe weather. Saturday events have been cancelled, and all due dates and holds have been extended to Tuesday for your convenience. Read on for more information.

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 1st, 2:00 PM
Decatur LibraryAuthor TalksSchool AgePreschoolersAdults
Join the Georgia Center for the Book and Little Shop of Stories as we welcome book superstar duo Mac Barnett and Carson Ellis to talk about their new children's book, Rumpelstiltskin.
February 2nd, 12:00 AM
Redan-Trotti LibraryFun ActivitiesExhibitsArts and CraftsFamily (All Ages)
Join us to color a section of our large community artwork. Add your creativity, then sign the Artist Wall to be part of our community masterpiece.
February 2nd, 12:00 AM
Redan-Trotti LibraryFun ActivitiesExhibitsArts and CraftsFamily (All Ages)
Stop by the library anytime this month for a dose of kindness. Visit our display to pick up an uplifting message or create one to share—spreading encouragement, one card at a time.
February 2nd, 12:00 AM
Redan-Trotti LibraryFun ActivitiesSeniorsAdults
Celebrate the month of love! Spin our digital wheel to get a romance or another genre book. Also receive annotation tips and bookish swag. All yours to keep. One per person, while supplies last.

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