DEKALB COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Schedule of Programs for Children and Teens May 2025
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The Summer Reading Challenge is almost here. Discover how to join in the fun on page 2.
Holiday Closings
All branches will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.
Youth Services Staff
Brookhaven
Marcie Helms
Chamblee
Kim Chamberlain
Kristi Gregory
Clarkston
Jordan Curtis
County Line-Ellenwood
Ashley Walker
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
Jessica Jackson
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
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
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Brookhaven Library.
Children
Take & Make Craft
May 5–10 During Library Hours
Ages 3 to 10 years
Come in to pick up a fun cactus craft kit to make at home.
Chamblee Library
4115 Clairmont Road, Chamblee, GA 30341
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Chamblee Library.
Children
Take & Make Crafty Saturdays
Saturday, May 17 During Library Hours
Ages 5 to 10 years
Stop by the Circulation Desk and take a craft kit to make at home.
County Line-Ellenwood Library
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the County LineEllenwood Library.
Family (All Ages)
Intergenerational Yoga for Beginners
Saturday, May 3 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Family (All Ages)
Instructor Taylor will lead an invigorating yoga session for families with children, adults, and seniors. Bring a mat if you have one. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation
Therapy Dog in the House
Thursday, May 8 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Come and meet Mercy the golden retriever and her partner Ross.
Covington Library
3500 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032
Children
Take & Make: Where Does Honey Come From?
Tuesday, May 20
Ages 5 and up
404.508.7180
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.
Children
During Library Hours
Celebrate World Bee Day with a hands-on activity all about bees. You’ll see, smell, and taste different honeys, learn more about their origins, and enjoy bee-related activities. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family (All Ages)
Art in the Neighborhood — Dance!
Saturday, May 10 Noon–2:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Join our dance instructor Mr. Quincy as we learn the basics of hip-hop and create a hip-hop routine.
Read to a Pet Partner
Monday, May 5 4:15–5:15 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12 years
Children can pre-register and practice their read-aloud skills by reading to golden retriever Mercy. Please call or visit branch to register at 404.370.3070, ext. 2011.
Teens
Rainbow Reads Book Club
Wednesday, May 28 4:00–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 14 to 18 years
Rainbow Reads is a book club for LGBTQ+ high school students and allies, with discussion, activities, and snacks. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Dunwoody Library
5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
770.512.4640
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Dunwoody Library.
Know Your Rights
Ages 8 to 12 years
Saturday, May 17 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Meet members with Legal Literacy 4 Youth as they interpret the Bill of Rights. Join in the fun with snacks, games, and information. This open presentation will be held near the Children’s Department.
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.
Children
Take & Make: May the Fourth Be with You
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, May 1, 2, 3 During Library Hours
Children (All Ages)
Stop by the Flat Shoals Library to get a Star Wars-themed activity kit.
Hairston Crossing Library
4911
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Hairston Crossing Library.
Children
Take & Make: Butterfly Craft
May 5–10 During Library Hours
Ages 5 to 10 years
Stop by and pick up a butterfly craft kit to make at home while supplies last. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Take Off with LearningExpress Library Test, College, and Career Prep Resources.
• Prepare for the GED, SAT, ACT, GRE, and more.
• Find practice tests, tutorials, and flashcards.
• Get help with writing college admissions essays
Find it at dekalblibrary.org by searching for LearningExpress
Redan-Trotti Library
1569 Wellborn Road, Lithonia, GA 30058
770.482.3821
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Redan-Trotti Library.
Family (All Ages)
Take & Make: Paper Plate Garden Critters
Throughout May During Library Hours
Family (All Ages)
Explore the world of colorful garden critters with this month’s Take & Make craft while supplies last
Transfer and Paint Workshop: Guiding Hands, Creating for Her
Wednesday, May 7
Family (All Ages)
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Choose from a variety of Mother’s Day-themed coloring sheets and transfer your design for painting. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Mother’s Day Movie: Brave
Saturday, May 10
Family (All Ages)
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Brave (2012). Rated PG. 1h 33m. Bring your lunch or light snacks.
Family Board Games
Saturday, May 10
Family (All Ages)
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Come play a classic board game or try something new.
School’s Out! Summer Begins Movies
May 30, 31 1:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Bring your lunch or light snack and enjoy a movie.
May 30: The Goonies (1985). Rated PG. 1h 54m.
May 31: Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019). Rated PG-13. 2h 10m.
Salem-Panola Library
5137 Salem Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Salem-Panola Library.
Children
Children’s Par-Tea!
Saturday, May 17 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Ages 5 to 10 years
Dress up in your favorite dress or suit for a Par-Tea. This program is designed to help young people with social skills, self-esteem, manners, and sharing, while learning about the history of tea.
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, May 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00 a.m.–Noon Ages 0 to 5 years
Learning Spaces is a free preschool program that gets children ready for school. It’s a place to connect, grow, and learn. Support for Learning Spaces is provided by DeKalb Library Foundation, United Way of Greater Atlanta, and Pollyanna’s Place, Inc.
Family (All Ages)
Friday Movies
Fridays, May 9, 23 2:00–4:45 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
May 9: Mufasa: The Lion King. Rated PG. 1h 58m.
May 23: Wicked. Rated PG. 2h 40m.
Scottdale-Tobie Grant
Homework Center
593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA 30079
404.508.7174
Children, Tweens, and Teens
Mind Bubble Tutoring
Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20 4:00–6:00 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.
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library.
Children
Bedtime READY for Families
Saturday, May 3
Ages 5 to 10 years
2:00–3:00 p.m.
This program encourages early literacy and healthy sleep habits. During the workshop, families will learn practical bedtime tips to create a calming and consistent routine, receive one free book per child, receive a pair of pajamas for their child (sizes 6Y–14Y), and take home a magnet with a bedtime routine reminder.
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
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.
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
Wednesday, May 7 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Children
Take & Make Fairy Doors
Throughout May During Library Hours
Ages 4 to 12 years
Take home a kit to create a decorative mini “fairy” door while supplies last.
Zumba for Kids
Saturday, May 17 10:00–11:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 4 to 12 years
Kids are invited to join instructor Corinne for a fun, energetic Zumba class filled with movement and activities. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library.
Teens
Teen Take & Make: De-stress Kit
Throughout May During Library Hours
Ages 12 to 17 years
Finals got you stressed? Pick up a craft kit containing activities to help you relax while supplies last.
Family (All Ages)
StoryWalk® at Mason Mill Park
Throughout May
Family (All Ages)
Visit Mason Mill Walking Trail for an interactive reading experience while immersing yourself in the beauty of nature. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Wesley ChapelWilliam 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
Learning Spaces
Mondays, May 5, 12, 19 10:00 a.m.–Noon
Ages 0 to 5 years
Learning Spaces is a free preschool program that gets children ready for school. It’s a place to connect, grow, and learn. Support for Learning Spaces is provided by United Way of Greater Atlanta and Pollyanna’s Place, Inc.
Teens
Wordsmiths Teen Writing Club
Tuesdays, May 6, 20 4:30–5:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Grades 6 through 12
Learn new techniques to hone creative writing skills, and share your work with others.
Family (All Ages)
LEGO MAY-nia
Throughout May
Family (All Ages)
During Library Hours
Help build a LEGO tower, join our LEGO scavenger hunt, guess the number of LEGOs in the jar, and color your own LEGO person.
Online Programs
Anime Club
Monday, May 5 5:00–6:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 12 to 18 years
Join other fans to watch and discuss anime, talk about comics and manga, and have fun.
Project LIT Middle Grade Book Club
Tuesday, May 6 6:30–7:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 9 to 13 years
Join us as we read and discuss culturally relevant books on topics that influence and affect middle graders and our community. The May title is The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly. The first 10 people registered will receive a free copy of the book courtesy of DeKalb Library Foundation.
Resilient Reads Book Club
Wednesday, May 21 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Grades 6 through 12
Pick up a subscription pack and participate in discussions involving diverse characters with the ability to handle life’s ups and downs. This program is in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life’s Raising Resilience and supported by DeKalb Library Foundation.