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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, 1:00 PM
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg LibraryMoviesFamily (All Ages)Children All Ages (parents welcome)
Join us for a fun family-friendly movie at the library. Bring snacks, settle in, and enjoy the show.
July 2nd, 1:00 PM
Decatur LibraryExhibitsSeniorsSchool AgeAdults
Visit the Homeland exhibit on the Fourth Floor of Decatur Library during gallery hours.
July 2nd, 2:00 PM
Northlake-Barbara Loar LibraryFun ActivitiesSchool Age
A fun drop-in activity for parents and their kids to build with LEGOs together. LEGOs and mats provided.
July 2nd, 4:00 PM
Scott Candler LibraryFun ActivitiesSchool Age
Join us each week for Kids Yoga, presented by a children's yoga expert. Yoga mats will be provided.

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