Calendar of Events for Children and Teens - January 2025

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DEKALB COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Schedule of Programs for Children and Teens January 2025

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New Year, Fresh Start!

Get your mind, body, and goals on the right track with our yoga and vision board programs.

Holiday Closings

All branches will be closed Wednesday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day and Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Youth Services Staff

Brookhaven

Marcie Helms

Chamblee

Kim Chamberlain

Kristi Gregory

Clarkston

Jordan Curtis

County Line-Ellenwood

Jessica Jackson

Covington

Annalise Hagen

Decatur

Colleen Ferketish

Mia Manekofsky

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

Schedule of Programs for Children and 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

Practice Reading Skills

On-Demand

eBooks and Audiobooks

Organize Research and Projects

Tablets with Pre-Loaded Learning Apps

Read-Along Picture Books

Brookhaven Library

1242 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30319

404.848.7140

Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Brookhaven Library.

Toddlers and Preschoolers

Songs and Stories with Mr. Adam

Wednesday, January 8 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Mr. Adam will play the ukulele and guitar and share stories.

Toddler Time

Monday, January 27

Ages 18 to 36 months

Music, rhymes, activities, and more.

Children

Snowman Scavenger Hunt

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Read to a Therapy Dog

Wednesday, January 22 4:00–5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 6 to 11 years

Beginning readers can practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog. In partnership with CAREing Paws.

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

Preschool Storytime

Mondays, January 13, 27 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs, and more.

Toddler Time

Tuesdays, January 14, 28 11:00–11:45 a.m.

Ages 18 to 36 months

Throughout January During Library Hours

Children (All Ages)

Find all the pieces of a snowman hidden around the Children’s Area to win a prize.

LEGO Afternoon

Wednesday, January 15

Ages 5 to 10 years

Build LEGO creations with other enthusiasts.

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Make a Snow Lava Lamp

Saturday, January 18

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 to 12 years

3:00–4:00 p.m.

Music, rhymes, activities, and more.

Children, Tweens, and Teens

LEGO Day at Chamblee

Thursdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 During Library Hours

Ages 5 to 12 years

Create your best LEGO designs.

Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons

Saturdays, January 11, 25 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Ages 12 to 18 years

Make your own wintry lava lamp and learn the science behind this fun craft. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Invite your friends and bring everything you need to play Magic: The Gathering or Dungeons & Dragons.

Family (All Ages)

Lunar New Year Party

Saturday, January 18 3:30–4:30 p.m.

The Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in the East Asian cultural sphere. During this event, attendees will get introduced to the origins, legends, and celebrations of the Lunar New Year, and make arts and crafts that celebrate the occasion. Presented by the Atlanta Chinese School.

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, January 6, 13, 27 2:00–2:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 18 to 36 months

Stories, finger plays, action rhymes, and more.

Children

Kids Yoga

Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 4:15–5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 6 to 12 years

Led by a children’s yoga expert. This is a Raising Resilience program with support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

LEGO

Club

Thursdays, January 16, 23, 30 3:00–4:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 6 to 12 years

Play, create, and practice your LEGO engineering skills.

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, January 7, 21 10:30–11:15 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs, and more.

Tweens and Teens

STEM Lab: SNAP Circuits

Wednesday, January 15 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Learn about science through exploration with a SNAP circuit kit. Support provided by the DeKalb Library Foundation.

Covington Library

3500 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032

Preschoolers

Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs, and more.

Teens

Teen “Bad” Art Club

Wednesday, January 15 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Ages 13 to 18 years

Spend time after school experimenting with different mediums (paints, pencils, collage, etc.) while enjoying some snacks. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Teen Craft Workshop:

Macramé with Edna

Saturday, January 18

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 13 to 18 years

Noon–3:00 p.m.

Tots and Tales

Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00–10:30 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 2 to 3 years

Stories, songs, and more.

Make a macramé wall hanging. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Family (All Ages)

Art in the Neighborhood — Shoebox Dreams

Saturday, January 11

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages)

Noon–2:00 p.m.

Books and Babies Storytime

Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 10:00–10:30 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 0 to 12 months

Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun.

Children

Family Yoga

Choose a dream you have for yourself or the world and bring it to life in a shoebox.

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

Toddler

Storytime

Mondays, January 6, 13, 27 10:00–10:30 a.m.

Ages 1 to 2 years

Rhymes, stories, and songs.

Preschool

Storytime

Mondays, January 6, 13, 27 11:00–11:30 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs, and more.

Saturdays, January 4, 18 10:00–11:00 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 3 to 7 years

January 4: New Year, New Intentions

January 18: Would you rather?

Led by a certified kids’ yoga instructor. This Raising Resilience program is supported by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Read to a Pet Partner

Monday, January 6 4:15–5:15 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 to 12 years

Children can practice their read-aloud skills by reading to gentle therapy dog.

Chess for Beginners

Monday, January 13 4:00–5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 7 to 12 years

Learn everything you need to know to begin playing chess. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Come Play Chess!

Mondays, January 13, 27 4:00–5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 8 to 12 years

Some chess experience required. Feedback and coaching will be provided on January 27. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Eager Readers Book Club

Tuesday, January 14 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.

Book Buddies Book Club

Tuesday, January 21 4:00–5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 7 to 8 years

A book club for early chapter book readers with discussion, games, and crafts. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Bits and Bots

Saturday, January 25 3:00–4:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 7 to 12 years

Explore robotics and electronics using Ozobots, Cubelets, Dot and Dash robots, and more. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Tweens

Lunar New Year Sews

Wednesday, January 15 4:30–5:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 8 to 12 years

Use simple hand stitching and felt to create a decoration for the Lunar New Year.

Book Bunch Book Club

Tuesday, January 28 4:00–5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 9 to 12 years

Read the month’s selected book and come talk about it with others. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Teens

Books Plus Book Club

Tuesday, January 14 4:00–5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 12 to 17 years

Read the month’s selected book and come talk about it with others. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Rainbow Reads Book Club

Wednesday, January 29 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.

Doraville Library

3748 Central Avenue, Doraville, GA 30340

Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs, and more.

Sensory Play

Friday, January 3

Ages 2 to 5 years

10:30–11:15 a.m.

Sensory play helps kids develop pre-literacy skills through multiple sensory stations.

Books and Babies Storytime

Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Ages 0 to 2 years

Stories, rhymes, movement, and songs.

Dunwoody Library

5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road

Dunwoody, GA 30338 770.512.4640

Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Dunwoody Library.

Toddlers and Preschoolers

Ms. Kelsey’s Yoga for Preschool Children

Saturday, January 18 11:00–11:30 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 3 to 5 years

Children will learn basic yoga poses with fun games and activities.

Children

Read

to a Therapy Dog

Saturday, January 11 2:00–3:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 to 10 years

Beginning readers can practice their read-aloud skills with a trained therapy dog. In partnership with CAREing Paws.

Teens

DIY Festive Beaded Bracelet

Saturday, January 4 2:00–4:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Celebrate the New Year by making your own bracelet.

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

Sensory Play

Wednesday, January 8 10:30–11:15 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 1 to 5 years

Sensory play encourages children to engage with all of their senses, which helps to develop language and motor skills.

Building Blocks

Wednesday, January 15 10:30–11:15 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 0 to 24 months

Building Blocks provides an environment for children and caregivers to begin to develop language, motor, and social skills together.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, January 22 10:30–11:15 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 18 to 36 months

Music, rhymes, activities and more.

Teens

Teen Time

Tuesday, January 14 5:00–7:30 p.m.

Ages 13 to 18

A space for teens to hang out and socialize, get some homework done, read, play board games, or make a craft.

Family (All Ages)

Fun Friday

Fridays, January 3, 17 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages)

Activities planned for families to interact and engage with other families who are home for the day. Activities will range from movies, to games, crafts, experiments, and more.

Trivia Day: Library Edition

Saturday, January 4 1:00–2:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages)

Celebrate Trivia Day with a game of Jeopardy: Library Edition.

Book Character Bobblehead

Tuesday, January 7 6:00–7:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages)

Create a bobblehead of your favorite book character for National Bobblehead Day.

MLK Craft of Love

Saturday, January 18 1:00–2:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages)

Create a poster of love for MLK Day.

Paper Plate Snow Globe

Tuesday, January 28 6:00–7:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages)

Create a snow globe out of paper and your imagination.

Flat Shoals Library

4022 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034

Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Flat Shoals Library.

Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Building Blocks

Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21 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.

Parent and Me Yoga

Thursday, January 16 11:30 a.m.–Noon

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 3 to 5 years

Practice breathwork and yoga poses while enjoying a story, with yoga instructor Cheetara. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

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

Children

Cocoa and Vision Boards

Saturday, January 11 11:00 a.m.–Noon REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Children (All Ages)

Make your own vision board for the New Year as you enjoy hot cocoa, cider, and pastries. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Teens

Hour of Code

Wednesdays, January 8, 22 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Ages 12 and up

Practice with coding Blocks, JavaScript, or Python using our mobile lab.

Gresham Library

Preschoolers

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 8 11:00–11:30 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs, and more.

Family (All Ages)

King Day Craft

Saturday, January 11 Noon–1:30 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

Create a peaceful craft for MLK day.

Hairston Crossing Library

4911 Redan

Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Hairston Crossing Library.

Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Sensory Playtime

Saturday, January 4 10:00–10:30 a.m.

Ages 1 to 5 years

Sensory play encourages children to engage with all of their senses, which helps to develop language and motor skills.

Toddler Storytime

Mondays, January 6, 13, 27 10:00–10:30 a.m.

Ages 18 to 36 months

Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Preschool Storytime

Mondays, January 6, 13, 27 11:00–11:30 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs, and more. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Children

LEGO Night

Wednesday, January 15 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Ages 5 to 12 years

Build LEGO creations with other enthusiasts.

Lithonia-Davidson Library

6821 Church Street, Lithonia, GA 30058

Funding provided in part by the Friends of the LithoniaDavidson Library.

Family (All Ages)

Popcorn & Movie

Saturday, January 11 1:00–3:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages)

Enjoy popcorn and watch the movie Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024). Rated PG. 1h 34m.

Northlake-Barbara Loar Library

Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Northlake-Barbara Loar Library.

Babies and Toddlers

Baby Babbles Storytime

Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 9:30–10:00 a.m.

Ages 0 to 18 months

Storytelling and silly songs.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30–11:00 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 18 to 36 months

Songs and storytelling.

Family (All Ages)

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 11 Noon–12:45 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages)

Music and storytelling for families to enjoy.

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, January 3, 17, 31 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, January 4, 18 11:00–11:30 a.m.

Ages 3 to 7 years

Stories, songs, and more.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays, January 7, 21 11:00–11:30 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs, and more.

Children

Crafts with Ms. Toni: Decorative Magnets

Tuesday, January 7 3:30–4:30 p.m. Saturday, January 18 2:00–3:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 to 12 years

Make your own magnet to display. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

LEGO STEAM: Unsinkable Boats

Wednesday, January 15 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Ages 7 to 15 years

Create a boat you think will hold the most marbles without sinking. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Celebrate the Dream Art Workshop

Saturday, January 25 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Ages 6 to 12 years

Showcase your creativity and learn about why Martin Luther King Jr. mentioned Stone Mountain in his famous 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech. Participants will have the opportunity to enter their art in the Stone Mountain Action Coalition’s Annual Art Contest. See online events calendar for details.

Hour of Code: Click a Cookie Game

Thursday, January 30 3:30–4:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 8 to 12 years

Code a fun game where players get points for clicking a picture of a cookie.

Teens

Just Dance — K-Pop

Thursday, January 9

Ages 12 to 18 years

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Dance to some of your favorite K-Pop hits. K-Pop giveaways and Korean snacks will be available for all program participants.

Family (All Ages)

Winter Movie

Friday, January 3 12:15–1:15 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

Bring your lunch or light snacks and watch Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (2002). Rated G. 1h 5m.

Family Board Game Night

Monday, January 13 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

Play classic and new board games.

Transfer and Paint Workshop:

Winter Landscapes

Wednesday, January 15 4:30–6:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

Transfer a design of your choosing onto cardboard for painting. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation

Salem-Panola Library

5137 Salem Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038

770.987.6900

Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Salem-Panola Library.

Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs, and more.

Sensory Play

Saturday, January 18 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.

Children

LEGO Freeplay

Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Ages 5 and up

Build fun LEGO creations. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Tweens, and Teens

Graphic Novel Club

Monday, January 6 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Ages 8 to 12 years

Hang out with other graphic novel fans to discuss your favorites, get suggestions about new books, and do crafts.

Anime Club

Tuesday, January 7

Ages 13 to 17 years

6:00–7:00 p.m.

Hype up your favorite anime and manga at the library.

Family (All Ages)

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 18 11:00–11:30 a.m.

Family (All Ages)

Stories, rhymes, 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

Sensory Play

Saturdays, January 11, 25 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Mondays, January 13, 27 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. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Children, Tweens, and Teens

Homeschool Drop-In

Tuesdays, January 14, 28 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.

LEGO Club

Wednesdays, January 15, 22, 29

Ages 5 and up

We provide all the LEGO pieces, and you provide the imagination.

Kids Sewing

Thursday, January 16

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 7 to 10 years

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Hand Sew a cute creation to take home. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Kids Yoga

Thursdays, January 23, 30 4:00–4:45 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 6 to 12 years

Presented by a children’s yoga expert. Yoga mats will be provided. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Kids Punch & Paint

Saturday, January 25

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 and up

10:30–11:30 a.m.

Paint a picture while enjoying some punch. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Beginning Reader Book Club

Monday, January 27

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 6 to 8 years

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Read a book together, eat snacks, and do an activity. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Family (All Ages)

Cartoons and Pancakes

Saturday, January 11 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Family (All Ages)

Watch cartoons and eat breakfast with your family. While supplies last. Pancakes will contain dairy, egg, wheat, and other potential allergens. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Scottdale-Tobie Grant

Homework Center

593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA 30079

404.508.7174

Children, Tweens, and Teens

Mind Bubble Tutoring

Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30 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.

LEGO Constructors

Thursdays, January 9, 23 11:00–11:45 a.m.

Ages 3 to 6 years

Build towers, houses, and other cool structures using LEGOs.

Nintendo Switch Night

Friday, January 24

Ages 8 to 16 years

2:30–4:30 p.m.

Play some of the most popular video games. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Family (All

Ages)

Who’s Got Game?

Monday, January 6 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

Play board games with friends or tackle solitary games.

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, January 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Ages 18 to 36 months

Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 11:15–11:45 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs, and more.

Children, Tweens, and Teens

Kids Vision Boards

Saturday, January 4 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Ages 8 to 12 years

Visualize your goals for 2025 by creating a vision board.

Kids Punch & Paint

Tuesday, January 14 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Ages 5 years and up

Paint a picture while enjoying some punch.

LEGO Club

Saturday, January 25 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Ages 5 to 12 years

Use your imagination with LEGO.

Family (All Ages)

Family Game Night

Tuesdays, January 7, 21 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, January 8, 15, 22, 29 11:00–11:30 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs, and more.

Children

STEAM Saturday: Snack Science

Saturday, January 18 2:00–3:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 7 to 12 years

Explore fun science activities using edible materials, from bananas to candy. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Family (All Ages)

Family Board Games

Friday, January 3

Family (All Ages)

Play board games for kids and families.

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library

1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033

Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library.

Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Books and Babies Storytime

Mondays, January 6, 13, 27 10:30–11:00 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 0 to 18 months

Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun.

Toddler Storytime

Mondays, January 6, 13, 27 11:30 a.m.–Noon

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 18 to 36 months

Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30–11:15 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs, and more.

Children

Kid Crafternoon: New Year Wishing Wands

Tuesday, January 7 3:30–4:15 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 to 8 years

Create a New Year Wishing Wand and wave it to make your dreams come true.

Tweens

Graphic Novel Fan Club

Wednesday, January 22 4:00–5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 9 to 12 years

Chat about your favorite graphic novels, make crafts, play games, and enjoy snacks.

Curious Minds STEM Club: Lava Lamp

Wednesday, January 29 4:00–5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 9 to 12 years

Exciting monthly experiments to enhance your science, technology, engineering, and math skills.

Family (All Ages)

Family Yoga

Saturday, January 11 11:00 a.m.–Noon

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages)

Playful poses, engaging mindfulness games, breath work, meditation, and more. Taught by certified children’s yoga instructor and educator.

Lunar New Year Storytime

Tuesday, January 28

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages)

3:30–4:15 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate the Year of the Snake! Hosted in celebration of the Doris K. Wells Heritage Festival.

Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library

5234 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084

Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library.

Babies and Toddlers

Tales for Twos

Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 9:30–10:00 a.m.

Ages 18 to 36 months

Fingerplays, action rhymes, stories, and more.

Musical Mother Goose

Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 9:30–10:00 a.m.

Ages 0 to 24 months

Fingerplays, rhymes, and songs.

Children

Eager Readers Book Club

Wednesday, January 15 4:00–5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 to 6 years

A book club for beginner readers with discussion, activities, and snacks.

Family (All Ages)

All Ages Open Mic

Wednesday, January 22 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 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, January 6, 13, 27 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.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21 11:00–11:30 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs, and more.

Children and Tweens

Plot Buddies

Saturdays, January 4, 18 11:00 a.m.–Noon

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 8 to 12 years

A club for beginning and aspiring young writers to develop their writing technique and find other creatives to read their work.

Stress Re-DUCKtion

January 6–17 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Ages 10 and up

Find a duck in the library and bring it to the Circulation Desk to receive a mini de-stress kit. One per patron. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Early Bird Book Club

Wednesday, January 8 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Ages 6 to 8 years

A book club for beginning readers with games and crafts.

LEGO Club

Mondays, January 13, 27 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Ages 6 to 12 years

Build with other LEGO enthusiasts. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Book Worms

Wednesday, January 22 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Ages 8 to 10 years

A book club for early chapter book readers with discussion, games, and crafts.

Teens

Simple Cooking for Teens

Monday, January 6 4:30–5:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 11 to 18 years

Join Chef Mical St. Clair from the UGA extension youth development office as she shares simple and delicious African American recipes.

The Wordsmiths Teen Writing Club

Tuesdays, January 7, 21 4:30–5:15 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Grades 6 through 12

Learn new techniques to hone creative writing skills, and share your work with others.

Speed Puzzling Competition

Saturday, January 18

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 11 and up

12:20–4:00 p.m.

Project LIT Middle Grade Book Club

Tuesday, January 21

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join us for our first ever speed puzzling competition! Sign up to play using our online events calendar. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Just Dance — K-Pop

Thursday, January 23

Ages 12 to 18 years

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Dance to some of your favorite K-Pop hits. K-Pop giveaways and Korean snacks will be available for all program participants.

Online Programs

Teen Zine: Open Submissions

Through April 18

Ages 12 to 18 years

The theme for this issue is Fanfiction/Fandom. Teens from all over DeKalb are invited to submit up to three works of visual art or written work to be included in our teen zine, Between the Stacks. See details on our online events calendar. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Anime Club

Monday, January 6

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 12 to 18 years

5:00–6:00 p.m.

Join other fans to watch and discuss anime, talk about comics and manga, and have fun.

Hour of Code Virtual: Whack-a-Mole Game

Thursday, January 16

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 8 to 12 years

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Ages 9 to 13 years

Create your own mole-whacking carnival game. Students will use Hour of Code to complete this lesson.

6:30–7:30 p.m.

Join us as we read and discuss culturally relevant books on topics that influence and affect middle graders and our community. Our January Project LIT DCPL Middle Grade title is A Work in Progress by Jarrett Lerner. The first 15 people registered will receive a free copy of the book, courtesy of DeKalb Library Foundation.

Resilient Reads Book Club

Wednesday, January 29 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 who face life’s ups and downs. This program is in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life and supported by DeKalb Library Foundation.

DeKalb County Public Library Locations and Hours

MAIN LIBRARY

Decatur

215 Sycamore Street

Decatur, GA 30030

404.370.3070

9 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

Brookhaven

1242 N. Druid Hills Road

Atlanta, GA 30319

404.848.7140

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon. & Tues.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wed.–Sat.

Chamblee

4115 Clairmont Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770.936.1380

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

Clarkston

951 N. Indian Creek Drive

Clarkston, GA 30021

404.508.7175

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

County Line-Ellenwood

4331 River Road

Ellenwood, GA 30294

404.241.1668

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

Covington

3500 Covington Highway

Decatur, GA 30032

404.508.7180

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

Doraville

3748 Central Avenue

Doraville, GA 30340

770.936.3852

10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tues.–Sat.

Dunwoody 5339 ChambleeDunwoody Road

Dunwoody, GA 30338

770.512.4640

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

Embry Hills

3733 Chamblee-Tucker Road Chamblee, GA 30341

770.270.8230

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon. & Tues.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wed.–Sat.

Flat Shoals

4022 Flat Shoals Parkway

Decatur, GA 30034

404.244.4370

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

Gresham

2418 Gresham Road SE Atlanta, GA 30316

404.244.4374

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon. & Tues.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wed.–Sat.

Hairston Crossing

4911 Redan Road

Stone Mountain, GA 30088

404.508.7170

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

Lithonia-Davidson

6821 Church Street

Lithonia, GA 30058

770.482.3820

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon. & Tues.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wed.–Sat.

Northlake-Barbara Loar

3772 LaVista Road Tucker, GA 30084

404.679.4408

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

Redan-Trotti

1569 Wellborn Road

Lithonia, GA 30058

770.482.3821

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

Salem-Panola

5137 Salem Road

Stonecrest, GA 30038

770.987.6900

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

Scott Candler

1917 Candler Road

Decatur, GA 30032

404.286.6986

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

Stone MountainSue Kellogg

952 Leon Street Stone Mountain, GA 30083

770.413.2020

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

Stonecrest

3123 Klondike Road

Stonecrest, GA 30038

770.482.3828

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams

1282 McConnell Drive Decatur, GA 30033

404.679.4404

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

Tucker-Reid H. Cofer

5234 LaVista Road Tucker, GA 30084

770.270.8234

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

Wesley ChapelWilliam C. Brown 2861 Wesley Chapel Road Decatur, GA 30034

404.286.6980

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.

HOMEWORK CENTER

Scottdale-Tobie Grant 593 Parkdale Drive Scottdale, GA 30079

404.508.7174

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Fri. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat.

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