DEKALB COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Schedule of Programs for Children and Teens
Inside
Take a look at all of the programs during Spring Break Week, April 7–12.
April 2025
Youth Services Staff
Brookhaven
Marcie Helms
Chamblee
Kim Chamberlain
Kristi Gregory
Clarkston
Jordan Curtis
County Line-Ellenwood
Jessica Jackson
Covington
Annalise Hagen
Decatur
Mia Manekofsky
Lydia O’Bryant
Lauren Tennyson
Doraville
Austin Dalbo
Sloane Frederick
Dunwoody
Nicole Hercules-Provence
Embry Hills
Erica Luke
Flat Shoals
Sarah Alnakdali
Gresham
Kimberly Hall
Hairston Crossing
Celeste Maffei
Lithonia-Davidson
Wendy Herbert
Northlake-Barbara Loar
Mya McCoy
Redan-Trotti
Emilee Sawicki
Salem-Panola
Courtney Nix
Ashley Walker
Scott Candler
Ruthie Metzler
Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center
Jared Bush
Charity Ivey
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg
Rosie Robledo
Stonecrest
Kate McAlister
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams
Brooke Gable
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer
Jason Beyer
Elisabeth Harris
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown
Angela Morris
Shakira McCoy
Programs for Children
Teens Table of Contents
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten encourages parents and caregivers to provide positive and nurturing early experiences by reading aloud to their children regularly. Visit any DeKalb County Public Library branch to receive the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten participation kit. Each kit includes a reusable book bag, free starter book, reading log, and reading tips and recommendations. You can also track progress on Beanstack. Sign up at dekalblibrary.beanstack.org. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
100 Books Before Graduation
For readers between the ages of 13 to 18, take the 100 Books Before Graduation challenge! Reading can provide stress relief, increase empathy, improve vocabulary, and develop writing skills. Participants who reach different challenge milestones will receive rewards like a ring light, an insulated mug, a stylish enamel pin, and more. Complete the challenge and be entered into a drawing for an iPad Pro. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation. Sign up at dekalblibrary.beanstack.org.
StoryLine
Storytime is Now Just a Phone Call Away!
The Library has a dial-a-story service called StoryLine. StoryLine offers a wide range of stories read by our Youth Services Librarians for children and families at any time of the day. Selected stories can be found in the library’s print and eBook collection of children’s books, and are available for checkout. Call us at 404.370.3070, press 7, choose between a story in English or in Spanish, and listen.
Raising Resilience
All kids are born with the capacity to become resilient — the ability to handle life’s ups and downs — but they need help along the way. Search for Raising Resilience at dekalblibrary.org for recommended books and links to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Strong4Life website to learn how to raise a resilient child. These resources are provided in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
DeKalb Library Foundation
The DeKalb Library Foundation supports the DeKalb County Public Library beyond tax dollars. Funding allows for special summer reading programs, craft programs, book clubs, and so much more! To learn more about DeKalb Library Foundation, visit dekalblibraryfoundation.org
Brookhaven Library
1242 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30319
404.848.7140
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Brookhaven Library.
Preschoolers
Songs and Stories with Mr. Adam
Wednesday, April 9 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Mr. Adam will play the ukulele and guitar, and share a few stories.
Children and Tweens
Homeschool
Friday, April 11
Ages 5 to 12 years
Fun Fridays
10:30 a.m.–Noon
Do your homework, use library resources, play a board game brought from home, and make new friends.
Make a Dinosaur Fossil
Saturday, April 12
Ages 5 to 12 years
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Dig up a dinosaur and make your own fossil using air-dry clay. Dress in clothes that can get a little messy. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Bunny’s Candy Jar
Week of April 14
Ages 5 to 12 years
During Library Hours
Can you guess the number of candies the Bunny has hidden in the jar? 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.
LEGO Afternoon
Wednesday, April 16 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 10 years
Build LEGO creations with other enthusiasts. LEGO bricks provided; please do not bring any from home.
Unicorn Lantern
Saturday, April 26
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 10 years
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Join us as we make magical unicorn lanterns that add a little light to your life. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family (All Ages)
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt
Throughout April During Library Hours
Children (All Ages)
It’s spring, and baby dinosaurs are hatching all over the library. See how many you can find hidden in the Children’s Department to win a prize.
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 Android at the Play Store or for iOS at the App Store.
Chamblee Library
4115 Clairmont Road, Chamblee, GA 30341 770.936.1380
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Chamblee Library.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Toddler Time
Tuesdays, April 8, 22 11:00–11:45 a.m.
Ages 18 to 36 months
Music, rhymes, activities, and more to get caregivers and children moving.
Preschool Storytime
Mondays, April 7, 21 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
Children
LEGO Day at Chamblee
Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 During Library Hours
Ages 5 to 12 years
Come in any time during the month of April to create your best LEGO designs.
Flower Pot Frenzy: An Earth Day Celebration
Tuesday, April 22 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 10 years
Join us outside as we paint flowerpots and plant some seeds to take home. Seeds, soil, flowerpots, and paint provided. Please wear an old t-shirt or smock that is appropriate for getting messy.
Scribble Away: A Poetry Writing Workshop
Saturday, April 26 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Ages 5 to 10 years
Discover your inner poet with author and actor Charles Waters. Scribble away with fun art supplies and learn to express yourself with the power of poetry. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Teens
Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Saturdays, April 12, 26 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Ages 12 to 18 years
Bring everything you need to play Magic: The Gathering or Dungeons & Dragons. Invite your friends. Join us Saturday afternoon for game play. Bring your own snacks.
Clarkston Library
951 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021
404.508.7175
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Clarkston Library.
Toddlers
Songs and Stories
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 2:00–2:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 18 to 36 months
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more. This storytime is specially targeted for the developmental needs of two-year-olds.
Children
LEGO Club
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 3:00–4:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 12 years
Play, create, and practice your engineering skills at LEGO Club.
Kids
Yoga
Wednesdays, April 2, 16, 23, 30 4:15–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 12 years
Join us each week for Kids Yoga, presented by a children’s yoga expert. Yoga mats will be provided. This is a Raising Resilience program with support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
County Line-Ellenwood Library
4331 River Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the County LineEllenwood Library.
Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, April 8, 22 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, April 30 6:00–6:30 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Bedtime stories and sleepy-time songs. Wear PJs and bring stuffed friends.
Family (All Ages)
Intergenerational Yoga for Beginners
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.
Spring Break Movie
Wednesday, April 9 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Wicked (2024). Rated PG. 2 h.
Therapy Dog in the House
Thursday, April 10 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Families with children and single adults are all welcome to enjoy the team with Mercy, the retriever.
8 Legged Scales
Friday, April 11
Family (All Ages)
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Join us for an engaging program focused on learning about spiders, reptiles, and amphibians. This will be achieved through education and audience participation. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Covington Library
3500 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032 404.508.7180
Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Join us for a fun storytime, complete with stories, songs, and crafts that are perfect for preschoolers.
Family (All Ages)
Art in the Neighborhood – Art in Aviation
Saturday, April 12
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All ages)
Noon–2:00 p.m.
Decatur
Library
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.
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Tots and Tales
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:00–10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 2 to 3 years
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more.
Books and Babies Storytime
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00–10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 0 to 12 months
Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun for infants and crawlers.
Toddler Storytime
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00–10:30 a.m.
Ages 1 to 2 years
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
Aviation and art come together to capture the excitement of airplanes soaring through the sky, turning the thrill of flight into beautiful pictures and sculptures.
Arts and Crafts Club for Kids
Saturday, April 26
Family (All Ages)
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Spend some fun time experimenting with different mediums (paints, pencils, collage, beading, etc.) and enjoying snacks. Come appreciate the process, not just the result. Art supplies and light snacks provided. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Preschool Storytime
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more for preschoolers.
Children, Tweens and Teens
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tuesday, April 1 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Ages 9 to 12 years
Love graphic novels? Join us for discussion, snacks and activities. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Read to a Pet Partner
Mondays, April 7, 21 4:15–5:15 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12 years
Children can practice their read-aloud skills by reading to gentle therapy dog.
Eager Readers Book Club
Tuesday, April 8 4:00–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 6 years
A book club for young readers with discussion, games, and crafts. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Books Plus Book Club
Tuesday, April 8 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Ages 12 to 17 years
Read the month’s selected book and come talk about it with others. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family Yoga: Yoga with Your Little Yogi
Saturdays, April 12, 26
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 7 years
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Book Buddies Book Club
Tuesday, April 15
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 7 to 8 years
Fun for everyone. Enjoy playful poses, engaging mindfulness games, breath work, and meditation. Taught by a certified kids’ yoga instructor. Yoga mats provided, but you can bring your own. This is a Raising Resilience program with support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
April 12: Resilience
April 26: Action: How Can You Make a Difference?
Come Play Chess!
Monday, April 14
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 8 to 12 years
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Bring your best moves, and play a match or two. Some chess experience required. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
4:00–5:00 p.m.
A book club for early chapter book readers with discussion, games, and crafts. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Stitches and Stuff
Wednesday, April 16
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 7 to 12 years
4:30–6:00 p.m.
Use simple sewing stitches and fabric to create a seasonal decoration to take home. All sewing will be done by hand. All supplies provided.
Bits and Bots
Saturday, April 19
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 7 to 12 years
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Explore robotics and electronics using Ozobots, Cubelets, Dot and Dash robots, and more. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Book Bunch Book Club
Tuesday, April 29
Ages 9 to 12 years
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Read the month’s selected book and come talk about it with others. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Connect Club
Wednesday, April 30
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 9 to 12 years
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Connect Club is designed to facilitate peer friendships among children with intellectual disabilities through participation in a variety of shared activities. Please note: we will not explicitly be teaching social skills and children should be able to willingly participate in a small group. One-onone support will not be provided. Staff are not equipped to handle children who elope (leave the program area).
Rainbow Reads Book Club
Wednesday, April 30
Ages 14 to 18 years
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Rainbow Reads is a book club for LGBTQ+ high school students and allies, with discussion, activities, and snacks. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family (All Ages)
SCBWI Exhibition: Look & See
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 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
Dunwoody Library
5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Dunwoody Library.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Storytime Adventures!
Tuesdays, April 1, 15, 22, 29
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 2 to 5 years
10:30–11:00 a.m.
Join us as Ms. Stephanie, reading teacher, literacy advocate, and lover of books takes us on an adventure filled with stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Ms. Kelsey’s Yoga for Preschool Children
Saturday, April 26
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 5 years
11:00–11:30 a.m.
Learn the basics of yoga moves with fun games and activities. Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Support provided by the Friends of the Dunwoody Library.
Children
Read to a Therapy Dog
Saturday, April 19 2:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 10 years
Beginning readers can practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog that loves listening to stories. In partnership with CAREing Paws therapy dogs. Call or visit the branch to register. The Library depends on gifts to provide programs and services not funded by tax dollars. Your charitable gift helps create programming and services that would not exist otherwise. To find out more, visit dekalblibraryfoundation.org
Family (All Ages)
Dunwoody Community Helpers:
Read with a Cop
Monday, April 28
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
11:00–11:30 a.m.
Stories and activities for our little readers. Presented by the Dunwoody Police Department.
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.
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, April 2 10:30–11:15 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 5 years
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
Building Blocks
Wednesday, April 16
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 0 to 24 months
10:30–11:15 a.m.
Building Blocks provides an environment for children and caregivers to begin to develop language, motor, and social skills together. Playtime activities are followed by storytime. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Toddler Time
Wednesday, April 23 10:30–11:15 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 18 to 36 months
Music, rhymes, activities, and more to get caregivers and children moving.
Teens
Teen Time
Tuesday, April 8 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Ages 13 to 18 years
Are you a teen that needs to get some homework done? Need a place to read? Want to play some board games? Make a craft? Just want to socialize? This time is for you. This is a safe space open to give teens a place to hang out and socialize.
Family (All Ages)
Family Storytime
Wednesday, April 2
Family (All Ages)
1:00–1:45 p.m.
Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, music, and movement for the entire family.
Play-Doh Palooza
Wednesday, April 9 11:00 a.m.–Noon
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All ages)
Create art with our Play-Doh and supplies.
Boredom Buster!
Friday, April 11
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All ages)
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Come in and visit our activity centers to help you bust out of your boredom.
Bottlecap Flowers
Tuesday, April 22 6:00–7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All ages)
Celebrate Earth Day with us, as we create a flower with bottlecaps.
May Day Craft
Tuesday, April 29
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All ages)
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, April 23 6:30–7:00 p.m.
Ages3 to 5 years
Bedtime stories and sleepy-time songs. Wear PJs and bring stuffed friends.
A maypole is a tall wooden pole erected as a part of various European folk festivals, around which a maypole dance often takes place. We will make our own versions of a maypole.
Flat Shoals Library
4022 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034 404.244.4370
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Flat Shoals Library.
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Building Blocks
Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29 11:00–11:45 a.m.
Ages 0 to 24 months
Building Blocks provides an environment where children and caregivers begin to develop language, motor and social skills together. Playtime activities are followed by storytime. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Parent and Me Yoga
Thursday, April 17 11:30 a.m.–Noon
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 5 years
Join us for Parent and Me Yoga with certified yoga instructor Cheetara. Practice breathwork, yoga poses, and enjoy storytelling for parents and preschoolers. Bring your own mat or towel. When registering, submit the child’s information only. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Toddler Painting
Friday, April 18 10:30–11:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 1 to 5 years
Build fine motor skills for toddlers and preschoolers by practicing watercolor process painting.
Hour of Code
Children
Wednesdays, April 2, 16, 30 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Ages 12 to 17 years
Join us for Hour of Code. This one hour meeting allows students to practice coding Blocks, JavaScript or Python together in our mobile lab.
Creative Creations
Saturday, April 5 1:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Children (All Ages)
Express yourself through different mediums. There will be tote bags to decorate, yarn to crochet or loom knit, canvases to paint, etc. and snacks.
Family (All Ages)
Spring Break Movie
Monday–Thursday, April 7–10 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Join us to watch a fun movie with snacks and crafts.
April 7: Out of My Mind (2024). Rated PG. 1h 42min.
April 8: Matilda (1996). Rated PG. 1h 38min.
April 9: Alice in Wonderland (1951). Rated G. 1h 13min.
April 10: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001). Rated PG. 2h 37min.
Gresham Library
2418 Gresham Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Family (All Ages)
Board Game Day
404.244.4374
Children, Tweens, and Teens
Plant and Sip
Wednesday, April 9
Ages 5 to 10 years
Saturday, April 5 Noon–1:30 p.m.
All Ages
Come enjoy some board games with us or you can bring your own to share.
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.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Toddler Storytime
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Ages 18 to 36 months
Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Preschool Storytime
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Sensory Playtime
Saturday, April 26 10:00–10:30 a.m.
Ages 1 to 5 years
Sensory play encourages young children to engage with all of their senses and helps develop language and motor skills.
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Sip some juice while you decorate a pot and plant seeds to celebrate Earth Month. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
LEGO Night
Wednesday, April 16 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12 years
Join us to make awesome LEGO creations. LEGO bricks provided; please do not bring any from home.
Board Game Afternoon
Saturday, April 26 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Ages 10 to 17 years
Drop in to play board games.
Lithonia-Davidson Library
6821 Church Street, Lithonia, GA 30058 770.482.3820
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the LithoniaDavidson Library.
Family (All Ages)
Popcorn & Movie
Saturday, April 19 1:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family ( All Ages)
Despicable Me 4 (2024). Rated PG. 1h 34m.
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Northlake-Barbara Loar Library.
Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Children
Baby Babbles Storytime
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 9:30–10:00 a.m.
Ages 0 to 18 months
Storytelling, music, and playtime.
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 18 to 36 months
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.
Drop-In Playtime
Saturday, April 12 10:00 a.m.–Noon
Ages 0 to 5 years
Drop-in on select Saturdays for playtime.
Author Storytime—Earth Day Special!
Saturday, April 26 10:30–11:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 12 years
Join us for storytime with author Marianne Celano and take home a fantastic Earth Day craft.
Redan-Trotti Library
1569 Wellborn Road, Lithonia, GA 30058
770.482.3821
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Redan-Trotti Library.
Babies and Preschoolers
Building Blocks
Fridays, April 11, 25 11:00–11:45 a.m.
Ages 0 to 24 months
Building Blocks provides an environment for children and caregivers to begin to develop language, motor, and social skills together.
Early Readers Storytime
Saturdays, April 12, 26 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 7 years
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more.
Children, Tweens and Teens
Park Ranger Storytime and Craft
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Ages 5 to 10 years
Come hear a story read by a local DeKalb County park ranger. Afterwards, we’ll do a nature craft.
Financial Aid 101
Tuesday, April 8
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 13 and up
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.
Just Dance K-Pop
Thursday, April 10 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 12 to 18 years
Show your skills and dance to some of your favorite K-Pop hits. K-Pop giveaways and Korean snacks will be available for all program participants.
LEGO STEAM: LEGO Shadow Art
Wednesday, April 16
Ages 7 to 15 years
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Build your LEGO creation, trace the shadow, and turn it into unique art. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
The Book vs. the Movie: The Princess Bride
Saturday, April 19
Ages 13 and up
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Who did it better? Have you ever had a book you loved turned into a movie? Did you have strong opinions of which was better? Join other like-minded participants in debating the book vs. movie. For April, we’ll explore The Princess Bride by William Goldman. Watch the 1987 film adaptation (Rated PG, 1h 38m) starting at 1:30 p.m., then join us for a discussion and debate.
Crafts With Ms. Toni: Spring Pinwheels
Saturday, April 26
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 12 years
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Join our guest crafter, Ms. Toni, and make your own pinwheel that will spin in the spring breeze. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Financial Literacy for Teens
Tuesday, April 29
Ages 13 to 18 years
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Come ready to participate in this interactive program. Explore some basics in building your strong financial future. Learn how money works and how to make it work for you. Presentation and Q & A lead by Jenevieve Reid.
Family (All Ages)
Meet Quanda Jackson, Comic Book Creator
Saturday, April 5
Family (All Ages)
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Quanda Jackson will discuss her new graphic novel The Adventures of Bucky Legend. Bring your questions about the story line, her process, and getting published. Mrs. Jackson will be available to sign copies of her work.
Spring Break Getaway Movie
Monday, April 7
Wednesday, April 9
Friday, April 11
Family (All Ages)
Noon–2:00 p.m.
5:30–7:30 p.m.
12:30–2:00 p.m.
Bring your lunch or light snack and enjoy a movie.
April 7: The Adventures of Tintin (2011). Rated PG. 1h 47m.
April 9: To Catch a Thief (1955). Rated PG. 1h 47m.
April 11: The Secret Life of Pets (2016). Rated PG. 1h 30m.
Transfer
and Paint Workshop: April Showers, Spring Creations
Wednesday, April 9
Family (All Ages)
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Choose from an array of rainy-day and spring-inspired color sheets, then transfer your design for painting. Enjoy bringing your rainy masterpiece to life with all supplies provided. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family Board Games
Saturday, April 12
Family (All Ages)
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Come play some classic board games or something new.
Salem-Panola Library
5137 Salem Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038 770.987.6900
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Salem-Panola Library.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Sensory Play
Saturday, April 26 10:00–10:30 a.m.
Ages 1 to 5 years
Songs, activities, and more to engage the senses and develop language, and motor skills.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
Children, Tweens, and Teens
LEGO Freeplay
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Ages 5 and up
Come build fun LEGO creations. We provide all of the LEGOs. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Tween Crafternoon
Monday, April 7 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Ages8 to 12 years
Hang out with other tweens to do crafts.
Take Home Craft: Confetti Bookmark
Wednesday, April 9 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12 years
Come by the Circulation Desk to get a kit with all you need to create a colorful confetti bookmark.
Spaghetti STEM
Thursday, April 10
Ages 8 to 12 years
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Learn hands on STEM skills using spaghetti noodles.
Family (All Ages)
Board Game Afternoon
Friday, April 11
Family (All Ages)
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Bring your favorite game to share or come play one of ours.
Family Storytime
Saturday, April 26 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Family (All Ages)
Enjoy stories and rhymes along with a little music and movement for the entire family.
Scott Candler Library
1917 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30032
404.286.6986
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Scott Candler Library.
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Learning Spaces
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00 a.m.–Noon
Ages 0 to 5 years
Learning Spaces provides a quality, structured preschool program during children’s early developmental years. Support for Learning Spaces is provided by United Way of Greater Atlanta, Pollyanna’s Place, Inc., and DeKalb Library Foundation.
Weekend Sensory Play
Saturdays, April 5, 19 2:30–3:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 1 to 5 years
Sensory play builds cognitive skills through the exploration of the senses in an unstructured environment. Adult supervision required. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Sensory Play
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30–11:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 1 to 5 years
Sensory play builds cognitive skills through the exploration of the senses in an unstructured environment. Adult supervision required. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Children, Tweens, and Teens
LEGO Club
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Ages 5 and up
Use your imagination with LEGO. We provide all the LEGO pieces.
Kids Yoga
Thursdays, April 3, 17, 24 4:00–4:45 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 12 years
Join us each week for Kids Yoga, presented by a children’s yoga expert. Yoga mats will be provided. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Homeschool Drop-In
Fridays, April 4, 18 10:00 a.m.–Noon
Ages 5 to 12 years
Spend time with fellow homeschool families and work on schoolwork. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Kids Sewing
Thursday, April 10 3:30–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 7 to 10 years
Hand sew a cute creation to take home. All supplies provided. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Kids Punch & Paint
Saturday, April 19
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 and up
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center
593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA 30079
Paint a picture while enjoying some punch. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Beginning Reader Book Club
Monday, April 21 3:30–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 8 years
Read a book together, eat snacks, and do an activity. Each participant will receive a copy of the book to take home. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family (All Ages)
Cartoons and Pancakes
Saturday, April 5
Family (All Ages)
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Pancakes available while supplies last. Pancakes will contain dairy, egg, and wheat, and other potential allergens. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Preschoolers
LEGO Constructors
Thursdays, April 3, 17 11:00–11:45 a.m.
Ages 3 to 6 years
Join us as we build towers, houses, and other cool structures using LEGOs.
Children, Tweens, and Teens
Mind Bubble Tutoring
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 4:00–6:00 p.m. Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 15 years
Get help with homework or receive one-on-one tutoring. Service provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Nintendo Switch Night
Saturday, April 19 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Ages 8 to 16 years
Join us and play some of the most popular video games on the Nintendo Switch. Play is on a first-come, first-served basis. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family (All Ages)
Who’s Got Game?
Monday, April 7 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Come and play some of your favorite board games. Have fun competing with friends or tackling solitary games. There will be a wide selection of board games to choose from. Space and games are limited. First-come, first-served.
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library
952 Leon Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 770.413.2020
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 18 to 36 months
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11:15–11:45 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Children,
Tweens, and Teens
Stone Mountain Chess Club
Wednesdays, April 2, 16 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Ages 13 and up
Join the Stone Mountain Chess Club. All skill levels welcome.
Kids Sewing
Saturday, April 5 10:30 a.m.–Noon
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 7 to 12 years
Hand sew a cute creation to take home. All supplies provided.
Kids Punch & Paint
Tuesday, April 8 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Ages 5 years and up
Paint a picture while enjoying some punch.
LEGO Club
Saturday, April 19 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12 years
Use your imagination with LEGO. Free build with the provided building blocks, then we will display your masterpiece in the library.
Family (All Ages)
Family Game Night
Tuesdays, April 1, 15 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Bring your favorite game to share or come play one of ours.
Stonecrest Library
3123 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038
770.482.3828
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Stonecrest Library.
Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Children
Flowers & Pollinators
Wednesday, April 23 4:00–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 10 years
Learn about flowers and their pollinators, then make a suncatcher with flower petals from our garden. Part of this program will take place outside, so dress for the weather.
Zumba for Kids
Saturday, April 26
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 4 to 12 years
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
1282
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library.
Kids are invited to join instructor Corinne for a fun, energetic Zumba class full of movement and activities. Please wear sneakers and clothes suitable for movement, and bring a water bottle. Registration recommended. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family (All Ages)
Family Movie Matinee
Tuesday, April 8 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 10 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Enjoy a fun movie during spring break.
April 8: Wonka (2023). Rated PG. 1h 52m.
April 10: Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015). Rated PG. 1h 25m.
Hiking Storytime
Saturday, April 12
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
10:30–11:45 a.m.
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 10:30–11:15 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Books and Babies Storytime
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30–11:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 0 to 18 months
Stories, rhymes, bubbles and fun.
Toddler Storytime
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 11:30 a.m.–Noon
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 18 to 36 months
Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.
We’ll take a mini hike along the PATH trail with stories and nature observation along the way. Meet at the gazebo outside Stonecrest Library. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring a bottle of water. The walk will be about 3/4 mile round trip on paved trails. Severe weather will change this event to an indoor storytime.
Children and Tweens
Graphic Novel Fan Club
Wednesday, April 16 4:00–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 9 to 12 years
Meet other graphic novel readers and chat about your favorites, make crafts, play games and munch on snacks.
Mini Golf Inside the Library
Tuesday, April 22 4:00–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 8 to 11 years
Test your golf skills with a mini golf course inside the library.
Curious Minds STEM Club: Building with Marshmallows
Wednesday, April 23 4:00–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 9 to 12 years
Enhance your science, technology, engineering and math skills with exciting monthly experiments.
Family (All Ages)
StoryWalk® at Mason Mill Park
Through May
Family (All Ages)
During Park Hours
Visit Mason Mill Walking Trail for an interactive reading experience while immersing yourself in the beauty of nature. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family Yoga
Saturday, April 19 11:00 a.m.–Noon
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 4 to 10 years
Playful poses, engaging mindfulness games, breath work, meditation, and more. Taught by certified children’s yoga instructor and educator. This is a Raising Resilience program with support provided by the Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library.
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library
5234 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084
770.270.8234
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library.
Babies and Toddlers
Tales for Twos
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 9:30–10:00 a.m.
Ages 18 to 36 months
Fingerplays, action rhymes, stories, and more.
Musical Mother Goose
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 9:30–10:00 a.m.
Ages 0 to 24 months
Fingerplays, rhymes, and song.
Children
Eager Readers Book Club
Wednesday, April 9 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Ages 5 to 6 years
A book club for beginner readers with discussion, activities, and snacks.
Read to a Pet Partner
Tuesday, April 15 3:00–4:20 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12 years
Children can practice their read-aloud skills by reading to gentle therapy dog.
Tweens and Teens
Young Adult Graphic Novel Book Club
Wednesday, April 9 6:00–7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 10 to 15 years
Come for discussion, an activity, and snacks. We have graphic novels to give away. We will be reading: They Called Us Enemy by George Takei.
Books will be available at the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library three weeks prior to the program date. Come to the Circulation Desk and ask for the YA book club book. If you’d like your book sent to a different branch or to join virtually please contact Jason at beyerj@dekalblibrary.org
Information Literacy Night
Monday, April 28
Ages 12 to 18 years
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Drop in at the Tucker-Reid Cofer Library to try your hand at solving a crime, enjoying a book walk, and seeing if you can
recognize fake images. Win a small prize by beating out the competition to the right answer.
Information Literacy Night is for middle and high school students (and their families) in partnership with Columbia High School, Tucker High School, and the Tucker-Reid Cofer Library.
Family (All Ages)
Arabia Mountain Hike
Wednesday, April 16 6:00–7:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Join Jason, wildlife ecologist and DeKalb County librarian, for a walk along the Arabia Mounting Hiking Trail. Meet at 6:00 p. m. and stay as long as you like. Each hiker will receive a free nature related book.
All ages Open Mic!
Wednesday, April 23 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Come listen and support your community, or sign up to perform music, poetry, dance, comedy, or pretty much anything.
Wesley Chapel-
William C. Brown Library
2861 Wesley Chapel Road. Decatur, GA 30034 404.286.6980
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library.
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, April 1, 15, 29 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
Learning Spaces
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00 a.m.–Noon Ages 0 to 5 years
Learning Spaces provides a quality, structured preschool program during children’s early developmental years. Support for Learning Spaces is provided by United Way of Greater Atlanta and Pollyanna’s Place, Inc.
Children
LEGO
Club
Mondays, April 14, 28 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 6 to 12 years
We provide the LEGOs, and you provide the imagination. Come build and create amazing things with us. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Early Bird Book Club
Wednesday, April 16 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 6 to 8 years
A book club for beginning readers with games and crafts.
Free Chess Demonstration
Ages 6 to 17 years
Saturday, April 26 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of the game, how to set up the board, how to make the best moves from chess expert, Essig Kemp. Participants will have an opportunity to win a chess game set. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Book Worms
Wednesday, April 30 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Ages 8 to 10 years
A book club for early chapter book readers with discussion, games, and crafts.
Tweens and Teens
Wordsmiths Teen Writing Club
Tuesdays, April 1, 15
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Grades 6 through 12
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Learn new techniques to hone your creative writing skills. Share your work with other creatives like you. This club will meet the first and third Tuesday of the month. Participants are encourage to commit to all meetings. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Financial Literacy for Teens
Monday, April 7
3:00–6:00 p.m.
Monday, April 28 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Grades 6 through 12
April is Financial Literacy Month. Join our friends from the DeKalb County UGA Extension Office as we discuss financial literacy for young adults and play money games. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Self Defense for Teens
Monday, April 14
Ages 10 to 18 years
4:45–6:00 p.m.
Learn self-discipline, self-defense, and perseverance with Results Central Fitness Center. Participants will also learn how to establish love, respect, and honor for themselves, the community and much more. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Just Dance—K-Pop
Thursday, April 24
Ages 12 to 18 years
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Show your skills and dance to some of your favorite K-Pop hits. K-Pop giveaways and Korean snacks will be available for all program participants.