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! 
Cover images of three books included in the July/August Jubilee Reader
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.
July Calendars of Events now available digitally
July Calendars of Events
Get a sneak peek at our July Adult and Children's Calendars of Events before they reach our branches.

Upcom­ing Events

June 30th, 12:05 PM
Gresham LibraryMoviesFamily (All Ages)
Come enjoy a afternoon movie and snacks.
June 30th, 12:30 PM
Northlake-Barbara Loar LibraryFun ActivitiesPreschoolers
Bond over playful poses, engaging mindfulness games, breath work, meditation, and more.
June 30th, 1:00 PM
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown LibraryArts and CraftsAdults
Make DIY projects using the Cricut Maker machine and Design Space. If possible, bring your own Cricut machine and a laptop or tablet.
June 30th, 1:00 PM
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams LibrarySpecial EventsArts and CraftsSchool Age
Artist Ellen Gadberry will read Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas. Children will create Thomas-inspired paintings.

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