Inside:
Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP)
pages 2, 3, 6, 11
Financial Literacy
101 & 102 pages 9 and 10
Ekphrasis: Responding to Art with Poetry page 16
Colorful Collages Art Exhibit & Meet the Artist Reception
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library page 17
Programs with this designation may be of special interest to seniors.
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Fridays Noon
Watch Jewelry with Gin videos on DCPL’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/dcplebranch.
Enjoy a virtual class every Friday from local jewelry designer Virginia Milner. A limited number of jewelry supply kits will be available at Decatur, NorthlakeBarbara Loar, Clarkston, and Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Libraries. Call branch for availability. One kit per patron. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Brookhaven Library.
Week of April 14 During Library Hours
Can you guess the number of candies the Easter Bunny has hidden in the jar? Fill out your entry form the week of April 14. Multiple entries are welcome. The person that guesses closest without going over wins the candy jar. The winner will be notified on Monday April 21, 2025.
Monday, April 28
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Are you a fiber artist looking for a community of crafters? Join us on the last Monday of the month with your work in progress to chat, snack, and stitch. Open to all fiber- or textile-based mediums, including needlework, crochet, macrame, felting, weaving, etc.
4115 Clairmont Road, Chamblee, GA 30341
770.936.1380
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Chamblee Library.
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00 a.m.–Noon
Get help with basic questions about your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, or downloading eBooks or audiobooks.
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students.
Monday, April 28
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment to donate, please visit Redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code CPL.
951 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021
404.508.7175
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Clarkston Library.
Throughout April
During Library Hours
Expand your cultural knowledge and culinary palate with the Spice of the Month Club Take & Make kit. Every month we will provide a kit containing a brief history of a new spice or spice blend, a list of cookbooks available through the DeKalb County Public Library featuring the spice, and a sample of the spice with an easy vegetarian recipe for you to try at home. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
April: Fenugreek
May: Fines Herbes
June: Harissa
Tuesday, April 1 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Test your luck and win fun prizes. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Saturday, April 5 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Join the Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights (GLAHR) for a one-hour Know Your Rights workshop. Presenters will give information about our constitutional rights and tips for interacting with law enforcement, including a question-and-answer session at the end.
Wednesday, April 9 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Little Love Healthcare Services will facilitate this session and guide parents and caregivers through the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) benefits, eligibility requirements, and application process. The Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) is a Medicaid waiver that provides in-home personal care support and skilled nursing services to children 0–21 with disabilities—at no cost to their families. The program also offers an option for parents to be financially compensated for serving as their child’s caregiver.
Saturday, April 12 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Join us in celebrating 100 years of reading, programs, and service at DeKalb County Public Library—a century of enriching minds and building community! All materials will be provided. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Tuesday, April 15 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Join us for bingo for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
4331 River Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294
404.241.1668
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the County LineEllenwood Library.
Saturday, April 5
11:00 a.m.–Noon
Instructor Taylor welcomes families with children as well as single adults and seniors. Bring a mat if you have one. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Saturday, April 5
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Uninsured or underinsured individuals can get COVID or flu vaccines. See Community Organized Relief Effort for more information.
Monday, April 7
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Little Love Healthcare Services will facilitate this session and guide parents and caregivers through the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) benefits, eligibility requirements, and application process. The Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) is a Medicaid waiver that provides in-home personal care support and skilled nursing services to children 0–21 with disabilities—at no cost to their families. The program also offers an option for parents to be financially compensated for serving as their child’s caregiver.
Thursday, April 10
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Instructor Angela will lead this fun dance/exercise class featuring Latin and World music. Yes, you do it all sitting in a chair! Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Monday, April 14 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Join us for a relaxing flow led by Ms. Alliyah and then talk about what good things you’re reading. This Adultish program is targeted at young adults, ages 18–25.
Wednesday, April 16 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
All levels of beginners are welcome. Curriculum provided by the PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T.
Tuesday, April 22 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Provided by the UGA Extension Service for DeKalb County.
Wednesday, April 23 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn more about applications that Google offers free with a Google account.
Wednesday, April 23 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Local artists meet up for conversation and sharing art practices.
Thursday, April 24 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Bring a friend or meet someone new to play chess.
Monday, April 28 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Newcomers are always welcome.
215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030 404.370.3070
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Decatur Library.
Limited, free parking is available at the Decatur Library. See decaturga.com for other parking options.
Tuesday, April 1
2:30–4:30 p.m.
Anthropocene: The Human Epoch — How Humans Have Impacted the Planet. 2018. 1h, 26m. A stunning sensory experience and cinematic meditation on humanity’s massive reengineering of the planet, Anthropocene: The Human Epoch is a years-in-the-making feature documentary from the award-winning team behind Manufactured Landscapes and Watermark and is narrated by Alicia Vikander. The film follows the research of an international body of scientists, the Anthropocene Working Group, who, after nearly 10 years of research, argue that the Holocene Epoch gave way to the Anthropocene Epoch in the mid-twentieth century as a result of profound and lasting human changes to the Earth. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the film.
Tuesdays, April 1, 22
5:00–7:00 p.m.
This month will be a two part series inspired by Earth Day. Bring in items you are interested in upcycling or altering. No experience necessary. We will also have clothing items to practice on and learn new skills. This Adult-ish program is targeted at young adults, ages 18–25.
Tuesdays, April 1, 8
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Are you an adult seeking to improve your reading skills? Retired English teacher Rose Lummus will facilitate this eight-week course designed to meet the unique needs and learning styles of adults. This course will offer techniques for improving reading, writing, and spelling. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Bring your computer questions and library staff will help you grow your technology skills. Laptops provided or you may bring your own device.
Thursday and Friday, April 3, 4 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Visit the Fourth Floor Gallery in the Decatur Library during gallery hours for “Look and See: Original Artwork by Local Illustrators with Their Published Books” presented by SCBWI Southern Breeze, Decatur Library, and the Georgia Center for the Book. The show, featuring artwork by several major children’s book illustrators, will be on display from March 6—April 4, 2025. Gallery hours for this exhibit will be Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 1:00–5:00 p.m. ET., with the exception of March 29, when the show will be closed for a private conference.
Thursday, April 3 2:00–3:30 p.m.
In this introductory course presented by Candid’s Ivonne Simms, you will learn the basics of shifting focus from your nonprofit’s activities to its outcomes. Your nonprofit does great work, but what is most important is the impact of that work. How do you demonstrate that your programs get results? An outcome-centric approach will lead to stronger program design and increased funding opportunities for your organization. This course will prepare you to draft SMART objectives for a program, identify the parts of a logic model, and report the impact on your Candid profile.
Fridays, April 4, 11 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment to donate, please visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code DECLI
Tuesday, April 8
5:30–7:00 p.m.
DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation attorneys will discuss debt cases in DeKalb County and offer free consultations. Please bring all paperwork and information for your case to the program.
Wednesday, April 9
10:00 a.m.–Noon
Learn to crochet or finish a work in progress with fellow enthusiasts.
Thursday, April 10
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Certified health and wellness coach Naomi Salberg will lead the class and show how to use resistance bands to improve strength and stability. Equipment provided or you may bring your own bands.
Tuesday, April 15
2:30–4:45 p.m.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967). 2h 5m. Doors open thirty minutes prior to the film for light refreshments and an introduction to the movie.
Tuesday, April 15
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Read the Rainbow is a LGBTQ+ book club for young adults, ages 18–25. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Wednesday, April 16
1:30–3:00 p.m.
Are you recently retired or have time to help your community? Get involved! All meetings will take place in person at Decatur Library and virtually on Zoom. Become a member of DeKalb County Public Library’s
Senior Advisory Board (SAB) and assist us in planning programs for and about seniors. To register or for more information, call 404.508.7190, ext. 2257. See our online calendar for Zoom information.
Wednesday, April 16 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of soulful music as Veronika Jackson returns to Decatur.
Friday, April 18 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Hone your creative forces by making a unique piece of jewelry.
Mondays, April 21, 28 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Join health and wellness professionals for a discussion of menopause’s impact on your body. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Friday, April 25 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Join us for a discussion of Charlatan: America’s Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam by Pope Brock. Registration recommended.
Wednesday, April 30 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation and the Friends of Decatur Library.
5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
770.512.4640
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Dunwoody Library.
Saturday, April 5
10:30 a.m.–Noon
Little Love Healthcare Services will facilitate this session and guide parents and caregivers through the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) benefits, eligibility requirements, and application process. The Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) is a Medicaid waiver that provides in-home personal care support and skilled nursing services to children 0–21 with disabilities—at no cost to their families. The program also offers an option for parents to be financially compensated for serving as their child’s caregiver.
Throughout April, May, and June During Library Hours
The exhibit includes unique paintings, photographs, and collages created by Georgia artists. Presented by the Dunwoody Fine Arts Association. For more information, visit the DFAA website at www.dunwoodyfineart.org
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 6:00–7:45 p.m.
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. Classes are facilitated by a volunteer instructor.
Your Photos
Saturday, April 12
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Learn practical tips and tools to take control of your digital and physical photo collections. Light refreshments will be provided.
Friday, April 25
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun class and make a free-form, randomweave basket using rattan and natural materials. Please bring a towel or apron to prevent damage to your clothing. Presented by Elaine Bradley. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Please register online. Limited space is available.
Saturday, April 26 2:00–4:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Join us for a fun class and learn the process of painting with diamonds. You will take home a beautiful craft. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Limited space. Light refreshments will be provided.
Embry Hills Library
3733 Chamblee-Tucker Road, Chamblee, GA 30341 770.270.8230
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Embry Hills Library.
Monday, April 7 6:00–7:30 p.m.
An artful time painting while sipping punch.
Monday, April 14 1:30–3:00 p.m. What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris.
Book Club
Tuesday, April 15 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn.
Thursday, April 17 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Medicare advocate Gae Meminger will facilitate this
information session for seniors. Learn about Medicare resources and services and how to qualify for Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and more.
Saturday, April 26
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
All proceeds benefit the Embry Hills Library.
4022 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034
404.244.4370
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Flat Shoals Library.
Join us for crafting at your leisure. Every month there will be a new craft activity. Stop by the desk for supplies and the Craft Corner will be set up for you. Space is limited to six participants.
Saturday, April 12
11:00 a.m.–Noon
DeKalb County Public Library will partner with Harris Davis Educational Consulting, LLC, to offer three, FREE one-hour workshops for parents. Parents will learn about the educational funding opportunities available for the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (GSNS) and the Promise Scholarship (Voucher) for the 2025–2026 school year. Each session will provide an overview of the programs, eligibility requirements, and the benefits to children. Get your questions answered and gain the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about your child. Workshops are free, but please register at the link in the online calendar.
Other locations and dates:
April 5: 12:30–1:30 p.m. Scott Candler Library
Wednesday, April 16 10:30 a.m.–Noon
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
A fun activity for adults with developmental disabilities.
Wednesday, April 23
11:00 a.m.–Noon
Starting a new year is a great time to start better habits. Join us and learn for tips on reducing sugar in your diet.
Monday, April 28 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
To donate blood, please schedule an appointment at: www.redcross.org/give-blood
Wednesday, April 30 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Do you often feel tired or stressed out? Join us at Flat Shoals Library and learn helpful tips on improving your sleep habits.
2418 Gresham Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
404.244.4374
Monday, April 7 1:00–2:00 p.m.
We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride.
Monday, April 14 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Join us for a relaxing evening of painting and fellowship.
Hairston Crossing Library
4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088 404.508.7170
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Hairston Crossing Library.
Writers Group
Saturday, April 5 2:00–4:00 p.m.
We’ll work on writing poetry using rhyme and forms such as the sonnet.
Monday, April 7 Noon–6:00 p.m.
CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) will provide COVID vaccinations and assist patrons with their applications for government assistance programs.
Bingomania!
Tuesday, April 8 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Will you be a winner? Join in the fun!
Creative Expressions Crocheting Group
Saturday, April 12 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. All experience levels. Please bring your own supplies.
Saturday, April 19 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Join the Filmmaker’s Club to discuss film craft and meet others interested in film craft. This month we’ll welcome a guest costume designer to discuss her process from script to costume.
Wednesday, April 23 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Attendees will learn how to navigate the Windows 10 operating system, manage applications using the task manager, find and manage files and folders, save and delete files, and more. Curriculum provided by the PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T.
Wednesday, April 30 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Learn the essentials for using Microsoft Excel.
• Tackle 100 unique categories to try new topics and genres.
• Win prizes for every 25 books completed.
• Use our librarian-curated book lists to stay inspired.
You’ve got this! Let’s make 2025 a year of reading, discovery, and celebration.
Sign up at dekalblibrary.beanstack.org to get started today!
6821 Church Street, Lithonia, GA 30058 770.482.3820
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the LithoniaDavidson Library.
Thursdays, April 3, 17 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Learn improvisational gardening techniques. A representative from the University of Georgia Extension will teach you how to create your own personal garden.
April 3: Container Gardening
April 17: Growing Tomatoes
Wednesday, April 9 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Safeness vs. Safety: is there really a difference? Mr. Solomon Murray will present real-world techniques to help patrons protect themselves and their loved ones with confidence. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
3772 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084
404.679.4408
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Northlake-Barbara Loar Library.
Tuesday, April 1
Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift.
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Discuss tropes, new releases, and bookish lore with other Romantasy readers. The only catch: we don’t have to read the same book. Appropriate for teens ages 16 to 35.
Saturday, April 26 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Join us to exchange and share plants, seeds, gardening books and tools.
1569 Wellborn Road, Lithonia, GA 30058
770.482.3821
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Redan-Trotti Library.
Tuesday, April 1 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Bring pens and paper to take notes on how money works and how you can make it work for your success. Presentation and Q & A will be lead by financial advisor Jenevieve Reid. We will start with the basics and go on to cover advanced strategies such as reducing tax liability, asset protection, supplemental income, and more.
Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30–11:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Tuesdays, April 8, 15 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Learn important rules that affect the amount of retirement benefits you collect and strategies for supplementing Social Security with other sources of retirement income and savings.
An interactive, small-group workshop proven to improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling. Learn what will surely become a life-long practice to empower you to age well and remain fall free. This sixteen session workshop is brought to you by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and will be led by a trained and certified instructor from the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Call 470-378-1630 to register by phone or register online at dekalblibrary.org
Monday, April 7
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Okinawa by Susumu Higa. The May book selection will be handed out at the meeting. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation and the Friends of the Redan-Trotti Library.
Tuesday, April 8
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Join Georgia Student Finance Commission representative Lakissa Jackson to learn about all things financial aid. Open to current high school students and adults interested in pursuing a college certification, diploma, or degree.
Friday, April 11
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Come line dance with ClassZ Studios. Learn popular dances like the Wobble, Cupid Shuffle, Cupid Flex, Electric Slide, Mr. Sexy Man, Temptation Cha Cha, and more.
Saturday, April 12
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Physicians’ Care Clinic is hosting a community health fair to encourage healthy lifestyles and connect you to resources. Some of the services provided will include free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, health education, and linkages to social service resources. Check to see if you qualify to receive free medical services at the clinic at www.physicianscareclinic.org.
Tuesday, April 15
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Bring pens and paper to take notes on how money works and how you can make it work for your success. Presentation and Q & A will be lead by financial advisor
Jenevieve Reid. Recommend that participants come to 101 prior to 102 as more advanced strategies will be covered that build from the previous discussion.
Wednesday, April 16 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Learn more about the basic functions, get connected, identify common apps, and build confidence in using your device safely. Mouse, typing skills, and some internet experience required. Curriculum provided by the PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T.
Saturday, April 19 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Swap your puzzles with fellow community members.
Saturday, April 26 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Learn to crochet or bring your current crochet projects.
Libby.
Libby is a free mobile app for checking out eBooks and audiobooks from your smartphone or tablet. Use Libby to log in with your DCPL library card and find and check out materials, place holds, keep track of your reading history, and more. Download Libby for your device from the Apple App Store, Google Play, or the Amazon Appstore.
5137 Salem Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038 770.987.6900
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Salem-Panola Library.
Garden
Saturdays, April 5, 19 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Join us in creating a sustainable, pollinator-friendly garden to support the community, promote food security, and learn about gardening.
April 5: Plant seedlings and other potted plants.
April 19: Possibly more planting and general garden clean up.
Saturday, April 5 10:00 a.m.–Noon
Join us for an informative session exploring how small businesses and entrepreneurship can positively impact communities. Hosted by Economic Development at SM-LAC, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Please register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL SdGkJDpGHQ3VDlWnsMpME4ABuSIeFnaqNUYpt b74aLxHCUwFg/viewform
Week of April 7
During Library Hours
Try new recipes from around the world each month with our seasoning and recipe Take & Make kit.
Saturday, April 26 10:30 a.m.–Noon
Little Love Healthcare Services will facilitate this session and guide parents and caregivers through the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) benefits, eligibility requirements, and application process. The Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) is a Medicaid waiver that provides in-home personal care support and skilled nursing services to children 0–21 with disabilities—at no cost to their families. The program also offers an option for parents to be financially compensated for serving as their child’s caregiver.
1917 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30032
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Scott Candler Library.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
AARP Tax Aide
Saturday, April 5
12:30–1:30 p.m.
DeKalb County Public Library will partner with Harris Davis Educational Consulting, LLC, to offer three, FREE one-hour workshops for parents. Parents will learn about the educational funding opportunities available for the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (GSNS) and the Promise Scholarship (Voucher) for the 2025–2026 school year. Each session will provide an overview of the programs, eligibility requirements, and the benefits to children. Get your questions answered and gain the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about your child. Workshops are free, but please register at the link in the online calendar.
Other locations and dates: April 12: 11:00 a.m.–Noon Flat Shoals Library
Monday, April 7 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Relax, color, and listen to jazz music. Relieve your mind of stressful thoughts.
Monday, April 7
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Share your creative work with the community. Bring an original poem, writing, or song to share.
Friends of the Scott Candler Library Meeting (FOSC)
Tuesday, April 8
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Discuss ways to enrich your library and your community.
Wednesday, April 9
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a gentle chair yoga class with instructor Cheetara. Participants are welcome to bring yoga blocks or yoga straps as needed. A limited number of yoga blocks will be provided. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Coffee & Create
Saturdays, April 12, 26 10:00 a.m.–Noon
Enjoy coffee and a craft! Stop by the Meeting Room to make a craft, enjoy a cup of coffee, and chat with your neighbors.
Monday, April 14
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Grab a friend and join us for bingo. We play several rounds and prizes are awarded.
Tuesday, April 15 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Dear Black Girl by Tamara Winfrey Harris.
Wednesday, April 16 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Put on your comfortable workout attire and come out and learn all the newest line dances from Zenobia.
Friday, April 18
Noon–5:00 p.m.
Get free health test kits, vaccines, and more! Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) will offer free COVID-19 vaccines to those who are underinsured or uninsured, along with COVID-19 test kits, HIV/STI test kits, and Narcan, when available.
Friday, April 18 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Learn how to make a handmade greeting card suitable for any occasion.
Tuesday, April 22
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Jewelry designer Carol Patterson will teach you how to create beautiful beaded jewelry pieces. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Thursday, April 24
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Sip delicious punch as you let your inner artist out. Supported by the DeKalb Library Foundation and the Friends of the Scott Candler Library.
Friday, April 25
2:00–3:00 p.m.
In this class presented by UGA Extension, we will compare the nutritional benefits and drawbacks of fresh, frozen, and canned foods, helping you make informed choices for your diet. We will discuss factors like shelf life, convenience, cost, and nutrient preservation, to help guide you in selecting the best options for your health and lifestyle.
593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA 30079 404.508.7174
Monday, April 7
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Play some of your favorite board games with friends or tackle solitary games.
952 Leon Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Stone MountainSue Kellogg Library.
Saturday, April 5
2:00–3:30 p.m.
Spend a relaxing afternoon with some coloring and a true crime podcast to soothe your frazzled nerves. Adult themes and language. Ages 18+ only, please.
Saturday, April 12
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Southland Book Club, in collaboration with the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library, for their monthly book discussion. April’s title is Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen.
Saturday, April 12 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own blackout poems: poems made by highlighting or covering up words in pre-existing passages to make new meanings.
Monday, April 14
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Create bookmarks that catch the sun’s rays and mimic a stained glass window using craft supplies. Templates will be provided.
Wednesday, April 16
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Bring your friends or make new ones and join us for games and snacks. Funded by Methodist Church of Stone Mountain and Friends of the Stone MountainSue Kellogg Library.
Wednesday, April 23 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a lively game of Bingo!
Saturday, April 26
2:00–3:30 p.m.
As the weather warms up, get ready for spring to bloom by planting and taking home an egg carton seedling.
3123 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038 770.482.3828
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Stonecrest Library.
Mondays and Tuesday, April 1, 7, 14, 21, 28 Midnight–11:59 p.m.
Local young artists Shelby Robertson and Nicholas Robertson will display various photographs and watercolors. Atlanta-Based self-taught artist Shelby Robertson has had a passion for art since the age of three. Her artwork primarily focuses on humans and animals; she is less drawn to abstracts. She prefers paper-canvas art over digital creations and loves how watercolors bring her art pieces to life. Her art has been on display at the High Museum and the Woodruff Arts Center. Learn more about Shelby’s artwork at Instagram:@shelbyr.art04
Atlanta-based photographer Nicholas C. Robertson has had a passion for photography since age 12, studying with Atlanta photographers Brook Hewitt and Julie Yarborough. In his photographs, he likes to capture the beauty around us, in places and things. Being exceptional and autistic, Nicholas aspires to show you the world through his eyes, one photo at a time. Learn more about Nicholas’s work at his Instagram: @nchay_ cephotography. #AutismAdvocate
Toastmasters Club
Tuesdays, April 1, 15 6:30–7:45 p.m.
Improve your communication and public speaking skills with family, friends, colleagues, clients, and large audiences.
Tuesday, April 1 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of healing and inspirational poetry, dance, song and music. Share your voice, find solace in others’ words, and nourish your spirit.
Fridays, April 4, 18 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Our senior puzzle program offers a chance to connect with others and enjoy a variety of engaging puzzles. All skill levels are welcome! Refreshments provided.
Saturday, April 12 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for an insightful exploration into diabetes prevention and management! Everyone is welcome— whether you are living with diabetes, at risk, or simply looking to enhance your health. This comprehensive class will be facilitated by Daisy Seremba, MS, RD, LD, CDE (Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator). Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you learn, and enter our raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes! Prizes include a $100 Publix Gift Card and a Beat the Bomb Gift Certificate for the Atlanta Mission Experience for 6 people (valued at $300), along with other door prizes. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge and resources!
Saturday, April 19 2:30–5:00 p.m.
Come mingle and meet other adults as we explore different anime series.
Stonecrest Garden Club
Tuesday, April 22 10:00 a.m.–Noon
Discover what new, engaging, and educational opportunities are available for gardening enthusiasts.
Saturday, April 26 10:00 a.m.–Noon
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Learn how to land your dream job: Resume building, interview tips and tricks, and executive presence. Hosted by Economic Development at SM-LAC, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Register at: https://docs.google. com/forms/d/1UoPbFBqWUW2cELTkhYDamyL4_ GVgXAdnb9GysLFtNl8/viewform?edit_requested=true
Call or visit branch or visit our online calendar to register.
1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033 404.679.4404
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library.
Tuesday, April 1 10:15–11:15 a.m.
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf.
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Stop by to get your basic technology questions answered.
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21 5:00–8:00 p.m. Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Watch a selection of movies nominated for the 97th Academy Awards. Doors open 15 minutes before the film begins.
Fridays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Movies shown with closed captioning when available. Doors open fifteen minutes before movie starts. Groups of 5 or more, call branch before day of event.
April 4: September 5 (2024). R. 1h 35m.
April 11: Sliding Doors (1998). PG-13. 1h 39m.
April 18: Wicked (2024). PG. 2h 40m.
April 25: A Complete Unknown (2024). R. 2h 21m.
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students.
DeKalb Public Health Mobile Clinic
Tuesday, April 8 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
DeKalb Public Health team members will provide immunizations, vaccinations, health screenings and more.
Thursday, April 10 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Jewelry designer Virginia Milner will show you how to create a beautiful and unique piece of jewelry. Materials provided.
Bingo
Tuesday, April 15 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for some bingo games and a chance to win prizes. Light refreshments provided.
Fiction and Fantasy Book Discussion
Thursday, April 17 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Translation State by Ann Leckie.
Thursday, April 24 11:00 a.m.–Noon
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Certified health and wellness coach Naomi Salberg will lead the class and show how to use resistance bands to improve strength and stability. Equipment provided or you may bring your own bands. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Saturday, April 26 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Have you heard of ekphrastic poetry? Have you ever tried writing a three-line Haiku? Join us to learn about ekphrasis, which is writing a personal response to a piece of art, music, or performance. This workshop, presented by Debbie Walker-Lass, is intended for all ages. No previous exposure to poetry or art is required. Light refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, April 29
4:30–7:00 p.m.
Help sort book donations with the Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library. Your efforts will support our book sales and help raise money to fund library programs.
5234 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library.
Wednesday, April 2 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Exercise your whole brain. Read graphic novels! We have many to give away! We will be reading: The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui. Books will be available at the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library three weeks prior to the program date. If the club fills up, we may need to share. If you’d like your book sent to a different branch or to join virtually, please contact Jason at beyerj@ dekalblibrary.org.
The Best We Could Do, the debut graphic novel memoir by Thi Bui, is an intimate look at one family’s journey from their war-torn home in Vietnam to their new lives in America. Exploring the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family, Bui documents the story of her family’s daring escape after the fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s and the difficulties they faced building new lives for themselves.
Fridays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 2:00–4:00 p.m. Play one of our board games or bring your own.
Throughout April During Library Hours
An intermediate-level take-home kit.
Tuesday, April 8
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Like a book club, but for preselected podcasts. Contact nickersone@dekalblibrary.org for podcast list.
2861 Wesley Chapel Road. Decatur, GA 30034
404.286.6980
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Wesley ChapelWilliam C. Brown Library.
Throughout April During Library Hours
View artist Julia Knight’s series of colorful collages that speak in color, design, and extravagance. Chat with her at her artist reception on Wednesday, April 16, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Fridays, April 4, 18 11:00–11:45 a.m.
Instructor Cheetara will guide you through a series of poses and breathing exercises that promote relaxation and well-being. Bring your mat, and let’s stretch, strengthen, and breathe together.
Friday, April 4
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This class will teach you how to use Google Sheets to work with numbers and other data.
Fridays, April 4, 18
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Create crochet projects from patterns. All experience levels.
Saturday, April 5
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This course will equip you with the information you need to purchase a home. Learn about insurance, mortgage lending, and home inspections. Register at: www.supremebest.com/homebuyeredu
Monday, April 7
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Noon–3:00 p.m.
Finish the craft that you started but never completed.
Tuesday, April 8 12:30–1:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Join us for some fun and prizes as we play a few bingo games.
Wednesday, April 9
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Noon–3:00 p.m.
Unleash your inner artist. Grab some paint and brush it on your canvas! Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Thursday, April 10 1:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Jewelry designer Carol Patterson will teach you how to create beautiful beaded jewelry pieces. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Tuesday, April 15 11:05 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This class will teach you how to use demographics to find and narrow your target audience.
Tuesday, April 15
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Noon–3:00 p.m.
Use colored string to create and form shapes and geometric patterns.
Wednesday, April 16 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Meet artist Julia Knight and learn about her creative process and the inspiration behind each piece in her exhibit. Refreshments provided.
Thursday, April 17 1:30–3:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Make a handmade greeting card suitable for any occasion. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation and the Friends of Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library.
Saturday, April 19 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilting Guild is for anyone who has an interest in quilting. All experience levels welcome.
Monday, April 21 Noon–12:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This class will discuss the PMT and VLOOKUP functions in Microsoft Excel. We will also review advanced Excel features such absolute reference, conditional formatting, and formulas and functions.
Tuesday, April 29 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This class will help you to identify your industry competitors, profile your key competition, and help you to analyze your strengths and weaknesses against other businesses in your field.
Tuesday, April 29 1:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Make DIY projects using the Cricut Maker machine and Design Space. If possible, bring your own Cricut machine and a laptop or tablet. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Tuesday, April 29 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty. Join in person or virtually. See our online calendar for Zoom information.
Thursday, April 10 1:30–3:00 p.m.
HearthSide Brookleigh 2282 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Join us for a discussion of All The Colors of The Dark by Chris Whitaker. This book group is sponsored by DeKalb County Public Library and Hearthside Brookleigh Senior Living. To register or for more details, call 770.452.7676.
Thursday, April 3
1:30–2:30 p.m.
The Women by Kristin Hannah. The book club meeting will be held virtually. This book group is sponsored by DeKalb County Public Library and Central DeKalb Senior Center. To register, call 770.492.5465. See our online calendar for Zoom information.
Saturday, April 12
9:00 a.m.
Discover new movies with our “Movie Club” series. In each episode, you will learn about a film in the library’s collection, its cultural context, and what makes it noteworthy. In this video, we will highlight two French resistance films for fans of the Disney+ tv show Andor: A Man Escaped (1956), directed by Robert Bresson; and Army of Shadows (1969), directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. Both films were directed by members of the French Resistance with have stylistic and thematic parallels to Andor. “Movie Club” will be released at 9:00 a.m. on our YouTube channel.
Tuesday, April 15
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Books are available for checkout at Northlake-Barbara Loar Library. The Barbara Loar Book Lovers Book Club meets virtually on the third Tuesday of each month. New members, register using our online calendar to receive the Zoom link.
Wednesday, April 16
Noon–1:00 p.m.
The Boyfriend by Frieda McFadden. See our online calendar for meeting link.
Monday, April 21 6:00–8:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Discuss genealogy methodology, research tips, techniques, and resources. See our online calendar for Zoom information.
Saturday, April 26
9:00 a.m.
Discover new movies with our Movie Club series. In each episode, you will learn about a film in the library’s collection, its cultural context, and what makes it noteworthy. In this video, we will highlight the Japanese film Perfect Days (2023) in celebration of Japan’s Golden Week. We will discuss how Wim Wenders’s film about a bathroom cleaner depicts how someone lives a meaningful life. This video will connect Perfect Days to Japanese concepts such as “ikigai” and “mono no aware.” Movie Club will be released at 9:00 a.m. on our YouTube channel.
Access more eBooks and eAudiobooks with the Palace Project app.
Download it from your favorite app store or scan the QR code for more info.
Babette’s Bread: Stories, Recipes, and the Fundamental Techniques of Artisan Bread by Babette Kourelos
Big Book of Bread: 125+ Recipes for Every Baker by King Arthur Baking Company Richard Hart Bread: Intuitive Sourdough Baking by Richard Hart
Very Good Bread: The Science of Dough and the Art of Making Bread at Home by Melissa Weller
For more books like this, scan the QR code.
Sponsored by the Georgia Center for the Book at DeKalb County Public Library. Books will be available to purchase at all events. For details about specific events, including opening times and updated information, visit georgiacenterforthebook.org, dekalblibrary.org, follow the Georgia Center for the Book on Facebook, or call 404.370.3070, ext. 2285 or ext. 2225.
Visit our Events page to see new events as they’re added. Registration is requested or required for all Georgia Center for the Book events. Learn more and find links at georgiacenterforthebook.org/events
215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030
Thursday, April 3
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
7:00 p.m.
The Georgia Center for the Book and A Cappella Books welcome bestselling author and host of the podcast, Plain English, Derek Thompson. He will discuss his new book, which he co-authored with Ezra Klein (Klein will not be in attendance), Abundance. This event is sold out, but you may add your name to the waitlist to be notified when tickets become available.
Conversation with Brea Baker
Tuesday, April 8
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
7:00 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the book launch of Katie Mitchell’s Prose to the People: A Celebration of Black Bookstores, a stunning visual homage to Black bookstores, featuring a selection of shops around the country alongside essays that celebrate the history, community, activism, and culture these spaces embody. Katie will be in conversation with Brea Baker, the author of Rooted.
Heather Christle in Conversation with Jericho Brown
Tuesday, April 22
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
7:00 p.m.
Acclaimed poet and author of The Crying Book Heather Christle joins us to discuss her new book, In the Rhododendrons: A Memoir with Appearances by Virginia Woolf. This deeply moving, immersive, and lyrical hybrid memoir is about her mother, Woolf, and the transformative power of writing. She’ll be in conversation with Jericho Brown.
Wednesday, April 23
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
7:00 p.m.
Poetry Atlanta and Georgia Center for the Book present poets Collin Kelley and Karen Head with a new edition of their popular “Call & Response” reading. “Call & Response” will feature Head and Kelley reading their poetry roundrobin style, selecting poems on the fly to find common themes, moods and imagery. It’s a fun, experimental and unexpected evening of poetry because the audience—and the poets—aren’t sure what’s coming next.
308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
Elaine Pagels in conversation with Barbara Brown Taylor
Friday, April 4
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
7:00 p.m.
Join Georgia Center for the Book, Decatur Book Festival, Conversations at First Baptist, and Charis Books & More for an evening with award-winning author Elaine Pagels, in conversation with Barabara Brown Taylor. They’ll be discussing Pagels’ new book, Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus, a spellbinding and deeply-researched epic that sets out to answer the question of how a poor young Jewish man inspired a religion that shaped the world.
April 10, 2025
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
7:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening with Dolen Perkins-Valdez, the New York Times bestselling, NAACP Image Awardwinning author of Take My Hand. Perkins-Valdez will be in conversation with Tayari Jones to discuss her riveting new novel Happy Land, the story of a woman who learns the astonishing truth of her family’s ties to a vanished American Kingdom.
Saturday, April 19
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
2:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church Decatur, Little Shop of Stories, and the Georgia Center for the Book are excited and honored to welcome Senator Raphael Warnock to Decatur to share his newest picture book, Leo’s Lunch Box, a timely tale of empathy, community, and caring for others, based on the biblical Feeding of the Five Thousand. A Q& A and signing will follow.
Decatur 404.370.3070
215 Sycamore Street
Decatur, GA 30030
9 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
9 a.m.–6 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Brookhaven 404.848.7140
1242 N. Druid Hills Road
Atlanta, GA 30319
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon. & Tues.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wed.–Sat.
Chamblee 770.936.1380
4115 Clairmont Road
Chamblee, GA 30341
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Clarkston 404.508.7175
951 North Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA 30021
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
County Line-
Ellenwood 404.241.1668
4331 River Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Covington 404.508.7180
3500 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Doraville 770.936.3852
3748 Central Avenue
Doraville, GA 30340
10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tues.–Sat.
Dunwoody 770.512.4640
5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Embry Hills 770.270.8230
3733 Chamblee-Tucker Road Chamblee, GA 30341
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon. & Tues. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wed.–Sat.
Flat Shoals 404.244.4370 4022 Flat Shoals Parkway Decatur, GA 30034
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Gresham 404.244.4374 2418 Gresham Road SE Atlanta, GA 30316
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon. & Tues. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wed.–Sat.
Hairston Crossing 404.508.7170 4911 Redan Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Lithonia-Davidson 770.482.3820
6821 Church Street
Lithonia, GA 30058
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon. & Tues. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wed.–Sat.
NorthlakeBarbara Loar 404.679.4408
3772 LaVista Road
Tucker, GA 30084
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Redan-Trotti 770.482.3821
1569 Wellborn Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Salem-Panola 770.987.6900
5137 Salem Road
Stonecrest, GA 30038
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Scott Candler 404.286.6986
1917 Candler Road
Decatur, GA 30032
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Stone MountainSue Kellogg 770.413.2020 952 Leon Street
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Stonecrest 770.482.3828 3123 Klondike Road
Stonecrest, GA 30038
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Toco Hill-
Avis G. Williams 404.679.4404 1282 McConnell Drive Decatur, GA 30033
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
TuckerReid H. Cofer 770.270.8234 5234 LaVista Road
Tucker, GA 30084
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Wesley ChapelWilliam C. Brown 404.286.6980 2861 Wesley Chapel Road
Decatur, GA 30034
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
HOMEWORK CENTER
ScottdaleTobie Grant 404.508.7174 593 Parkdale Drive
Scottdale, GA 30079
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Fri. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat.