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Access FREE Grow with Google career certificates through your library.
Holiday Hours
All locations will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day. 
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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.
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America250 Resources, Programs, and Events
Celebrate our freedom to read, reflect on the past, and reimagine tomorrow with our America250 programs and resources.
26 in '26 Reading Challenge
Make 2026 a year of reading with our 26 in ‘26 Reading Challenge! 
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The Jubilee Reader
Check out the July/August 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

July 2nd, 10:00 AM
Covington LibrarySpecial EventsSeniorsAdults
Help maintain the blood supply. Give now. To schedule an appointment to donate, please visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code DCPL.
July 2nd, 10:30 AM
Scott Candler LibrarySpecial EventsFun ActivitiesPreschoolers
Create a fruit salad with a sweet dressing and explore the 5 senses.  
July 2nd, 11:00 AM
Decatur LibraryClassesSeniorsAdults
Learn how to use the Internet for email, social media, shopping, reading newspapers, and searching for information on Google.
July 2nd, 11:00 AM
Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework CenterFun ActivitiesPreschoolers
Join us as we build towers, houses, and other cool structures using LEGOs.

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