Library News
August Staff Picks
Racing to complete our 100 Years 100 Books Reading Challenge? Just looking for a good excuse to stay inside with the A/C? We’ve got you covered. Check out what our staff have been loving lately!
The Jubilee Reader
Check out the July/August 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.
July Staff Picks
It's the final month of our Summer Reading Challenge! Need a little reading inspiration? Read on for three new staff picks.
Access to HeritageQuest Ending June 30
GALILEO will replace HeritageQuest with a new home access genealogy resource later this summer.
Changes to Text Message Notifications
We've moved to a new service to send checkout receipts, hold notifications, and overdue notices to patrons via text message.
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
Our self-checkout stations are temporarily unavailable as we prepare to install new, upgraded stations.
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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!
The Jubilee Reader
Check out the January/February 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.
January Staff Picks
Looking to start the new year with a great read? Need inspiration for your 2025 Reading Challenge? January’s staff picks are the perfect way to kick off your year of literary adventures!