DEKALB COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Schedule of Programs for Children and Teens January 2025
Inside
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.