Library News

Doraville Library Closing Tuesday, June 3
Doraville Library Closing Tuesday, June 3

The Doraville Library will close for the construction of a new facility on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, and will reopen in a temporary location. The opening date for this temporary facility is still being finalized and will be announced soon.

Celebrate DeKalb County Public Library's Centennial by Reading More
Celebrate DeKalb County Public Library's Centennial by Reading More

We’re turning 100 in 2025, and you’re invited to join the party by taking the 100 Years, 100 Books Reading Challenge!

Summer Reading Challenge 2025
Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Get ready for a colorful summer full of adventure, reading, and prizes! Preregister for our Summer Reading Challenge starting May 1.

June Calendars of Events
June Calendars of Events

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

June Staff Picks
June Staff Picks

Summer is here, and so are the books our staff can’t stop raving about. Every minute you spend reading counts toward the Summer Reading Challenge (have you signed up yet?).

Self-Checkout Station Downtime
Self-Checkout Station Downtime

Our self-checkout stations are temporarily unavailable as we prepare to install new, upgraded stations.

May Staff Picks
May Staff Picks

Looking for your next great read? Need to fill some spots in the 100 Years, 100 Books Reading Challenge? May's staff picks are here!

Older Americans Month 2025
Older Americans Month 2025

Celebrate Older Americans Month with more than 60 free programs designed for ages 55 and up.

May Calendars of Events
May Calendars of Events

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

Basic Technology Workshops
Basic Technology Workshops

Build skills and confidence using your computer, applications, and mobile devices at these free workshops.

Atlanta Business Chronicle
Atlanta Business Chronicle

We’re excited to announce a new addition to our lineup of online resources—the electronic edition of the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

April Staff Picks
April Staff Picks

Looking for your next great read? Need to fill some spots in the 100 Years, 100 Books Reading Challenge? April’s staff picks are here!

New York Times All Access
New York Times All Access

Your New York Times access just got upgraded! DeKalb County Library patrons now have access to everything The New York Times has to offer, including News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter and The Athletic.

The Jubilee Reader
The Jubilee Reader

Check out the March/April 2025 issue of The Jubilee Reader, a reading guide containing recent books by African American writers, writers from the African diaspora, and on related topics.

March Staff Picks
March Staff Picks

Looking for your next great read? Need to fill some spots in the 100 Years, 100 Books Reading Challenge? March’s staff picks are here!

February Staff Picks
February Staff Picks

Looking for your next great read? Need to fill some spots in the 100 Years, 100 Books Reading Challenge? February’s staff picks are here!

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