Calendar of Events for Children and Teens - February 2024

DEKALB COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Schedule of Programs for Children and Teens

Inside Bright Star Touring Theater: Experience performances about African Folktales and Freedom Songs for Black History Month. pages 11 and 16 Holiday Closings All branches will be closed Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

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Youth Services Staff Brookhaven Mandy Finch Chamblee Kim Chamberlain Kristi Gregory Clarkston Jordan Curtis County Line-Ellenwood Jessica Jackson Covington Kristi Henry Decatur Colleen Ferketish Mia Manekofsky Lauren Tennyson Doraville Austin Dalbo Sloane Frederick

Schedule of Programs for Children and Teens Table of Contents 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, 100 Books Before Graduation, StoryLine, Raising Resilience, and DeKalb Library Foundation...............1 Branch programs..........................................................................................................3 Online programs........................................................................................................ 17 Library locations, hours, and map.....................................................back cover

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Dunwoody Nicole Hercules-Provence Embry Hills Erica Luke Flat Shoals Sarah Alanakdali

Take & Make kits are available while supplies last.

Gresham Kimberly Hall Hairston Crossing Jill Girardeau Lithonia-Davidson Wendy Herbert Northlake-Barbara Loar Alyssa Williams 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 Amanda Lindsay Kate McAlister Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Marcie Helms Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Jason Beyer Elisabeth Harris Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Angela Morris Shakira McCoy

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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.

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Take in a play, go see the evolution of technology, and immerse yourself in Atlanta’s history with one of the new passes now available at the library.

School Tools to Give You a Boost Practice Reading Skills On-Demand Tutoring, Homework Help, Test Prep, and More eBooks and Audiobooks

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EXPLORE MORE! MORE calendar.

It’s filled with fun activities for kids of all ages.

Organize Research and Projects Tablets with Pre-Loaded Learning Apps Read-Along Picture Books

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Children LEGO Day at Chamblee

Brookhaven Library

1242 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30319

678.858.3905

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

Preschoolers

During Library Hours

Ages 5 to 12 years Create your best LEGO designs.

Crazy Valentine Craft Time

Songs and Stories with Mr. Adam Tuesday, February 20

Thursdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

10:30–11:00 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Wednesday, February 7

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Ages 5 to 12 years Make your own Valentine’s Day decorations.

Ages 3 to 5 years Mr. Adam will play the ukulele and guitar, and share a few stories.

Teens Teen Game Day! Saturday, February 17

Chamblee Library

4115 Clairmont Road, Chamblee, GA 30341

770.936.1380

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

During Library Hours

Ages 12 to 18 years Bring your friends and your favorite game to share or play one of ours. Snacks provided.

Toddlers and Preschoolers Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, February 13, 27

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Clarkston Library

951 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021

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

Ages 3 to 5 years Stories, songs, and more.

Family (All Ages)

Toddler Time Tuesdays, February 13, 27 Ages 18 to 36 months Music, rhymes, activities, and more.

404.508.7175

11:30 a.m.–Noon

Family Storytime Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27

9:30–10:00 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages) Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and movement for the whole family.

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Covington Library

3500 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032

404.508.7180

215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030

Limited, free parking is available at the Decatur Library. See decaturga.com for other parking options.

Art in the Neighborhood – Heart Art and More!

Noon–2:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Toddler Storytime Mondays, February 5, 12, 26

Family (All Ages)

Rhymes, stories, and songs. Registration begins the morning of the storytime in the Children’s Department.

Celebrating Black History Month Movies Family (All Ages)

Preschool Storytime Mondays, February 5, 12, 26

Bring your lunch or light snacks.

February 9, 1:00 p.m.: Black Panther (2018). Rated PG-13.

2h 15m.

February 10, 1:00 p.m.: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Rated PG-13. 2h 41m.

February 13, 4:00 p.m.: Respect (2021). Rated PG-13. 2h 25m.

February 20, 4:00 p.m.: Harriet (2019). Rated PG-13. 2h 5m.

February 23, 1:00 p.m.: The Woman King (2022). Rated PG-13. 2h 15m.

February 24, 1:00 p.m.: Soul (2020). Rated PG. 1h 40m.

February 27, 4:00 p.m.: 42 (2013). Rated PG-13. 2h 8m.

February 28, 5:00 p.m.: Summer of Soul (2021). Rated PG-13. 1h 58m.

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11:00–11:30 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years Stories, songs, and more. Registration begins the morning of the storytime in the Children’s Department.

Books and Babies Storytime Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28

10:00–10:30 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 0 to 12 months Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun for infants and crawlers.

Sensory Saturday Saturdays, February 10, 24

10:00–11:00 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 18 months to 5 years Songs, stories, and activities that engage the senses and develop language and motor skills.

Tots and Tales Tuesdays, February 13, 20, 27 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 2 to 5 years

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10:00–10:30 a.m.

Ages 1 to 2 years

Create mosaic hearts, heart animals, snow globes, and snowmen with winter wonderland themes.

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404.370.3070

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

Family (All Ages)

Saturday, February 3

Decatur Library

Stories, songs, and more.

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Rainbow Reads Book Club

Eager Readers Book Club Tuesday, February 13

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, February 20

4:00–5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 28 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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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

Books and Babies Storytime Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Ages 0 to 18 months Stories, rhymes, movement, and songs galore.

Tweens and Teens

Family (All Ages)

Books Plus Book Club 4:00–5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Monday Craft Mondays, February 5, 12, 26

Ages 12 to 17 years Read the month’s selected book and come talk about it with others. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Love at First Zine Wednesday, February 14

770.936.3852

Babies

Ages 7 to 8 years

Tuesday, February 13

4:00–5:00 p.m.

4:00–5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

4:00–5:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages) Make a new and unique craft: paper folding, jewelry making, painting, and more.

Valentine Collage Making Saturday, February 10

1:00–3:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

Ages 12 to 18 years Learn about the history of zines and how to make them.

Collage and card making for your valentine.

Crypto Club Saturday, February 24

2:00–3:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 10 to 17 years Learn how to create and break secret messages and codes with the Gateway Community Math Center.

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Read to a Therapy Dog

Dunwoody Library

Saturdays, February 10, 24

5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road Dunwoody, GA 30338

770.512.4640

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 to 10 years

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

Beginning readers can practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog. In partnership with CAREing Paws therapy dogs. Call or visit branch to register.

Toddlers and Preschoolers Preschool Storytime Mondays, February 5, 12

2:00–3:00 p.m.

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

LEGO Club Thursday, February 15

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Ages 5 to 10 years

Stories, songs, and more.

Practice your engineering skills at LEGO Club.

Toddler Time Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28

10:30–11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.–Noon

Ages 18 to 36 months

4:00–5:00 p.m.

Ages 13 to 18 years

Ms. Kelsey’s Yoga for Children 11:00–11:30 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Games, movies, crafts, and activities for after school, or just catch up on homework with friends.

Family (All Ages)

Ages 3 to 5 years Children will learn basic yoga poses with fun games and activities. Bring a mat and water bottle.

Red Nose Reader Saturday, February 24

11:00–11:30 a.m.

Family (All Ages)

Children

Join us for a morning of literacy with an anti-bullying message and see our reader transform into a friendly clown.

Afternoon Crafts Thursday, February 1

Teen Hangout — It’s Your Time!

Tuesday, February 13

Music, rhymes, activities, and more.

Saturday, February 10

Teens

3:30–4:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 to 10 years

Dunwoody Community Helpers: Read with a Cop Monday, February 26

Monthly stories and crafts.

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Family (All Ages) Stories and activities for our little readers. Presented by the Dunwoody Police Department.

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Embry Hills Library

3733 Chamblee-Tucker Road, Chamblee, GA 30341

African Print Pillow 770.270.8230

Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Embry Hills Library.

Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Preschool Storytime Wednesday, February 7

Saturday, February 17 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 13 to 18 years Make a pillow using beautiful African print fabric to celebrate Black History Month.

10:30–11:15 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

1:00–2:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

Ages 3 to 5 years

Homeschool @ Embry Hills Library

Stories, songs, and more

Fridays, February 2, 16 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Sensory Play

Family (All Ages)

Wednesday, February 14

10:30–11:15 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Activities, movies, games, crafts, and more for homeschoolers.

Ages 1 to 5 years

Embry Hills LEGO Club

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

Saturday, February 3

2:00–3:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages)

Building Blocks Wednesday, February 21

10:30–11:15 a.m.

Ages 0 to 24 months Children and caregivers will begin to develop language, motor, and social skills together. Included: Play with a Purpose, Reading Time, and Circle Time.

Come and create with other LEGO lovers.

Family Movie Night Tuesday, February 13

5:30–7:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages) A movie with some treats. Frozen II (2020). Rated PG. 1h 43m.

Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Teens Home Ec: What’s That?

Tuesdays, February 6, 27

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

6:00–7:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 13 to 18 years Learn about home economics and 10 basic home economics skills taught over 6 sessions. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Family Storytime Monday, February 26

1:00–2:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages) Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, music, and movement for families.

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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.

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.

Preschoolers

Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Preschool Storytime

Early Literacy Kits

Tuesdays, February 6, 20

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Throughout February

During Library Hours

Ages 3 to 5 years

Ages 0 to 5 years

Stories, songs, and more.

Pick up a kit with everything you need to conduct storytime at home while supplies last. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Children

Sensory Playtime

Food-Themed Valentine’s Day Cards Saturday, February 10

11:00 a.m.–Noon

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Create Valentine’s Day cards that represent your favorite foods like pizza, waffles, and donuts.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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

Family Storytime

Family (All Ages)

Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28

Test-Taking Strategy Workshop 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Ages 18 months to 5 years Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.

Family (All Ages) Join retired education specialist and Camp Dori founder for this three-part workshop series. You will learn strategies for passing the Georgia Alternative Assessment, MAP, and Georgia Milestone tests.

Children Arts & Crafts Club Monday, February 26 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 6 to 12 years Make a collage.

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10:30–11:00 a.m.

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10:30–11:30 a.m.

Ages 1 to 5 years

Ages 6 to 10 years

Saturdays, February 3, 10, 24

Mondays, February 5, 12, 26

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STEAM After School: Candy Heart Catapults

Teens Teen Self Care Kits Throughout February

During Library Hours

Ages 12 to 18 years Pick up a kit with journaling supplies and mindfulness tools while supplies last. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Northlake-Barbara Loar Library 3772 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084

404.679.4408

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

Toddlers Toddler Time Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27

10:15–10:45 a.m.

Ages 18 to 36 months

4:00–4:45 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 6 to 13 years Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through reading and fun activities.

Family (All Ages) Underground Railroad Quilt Codes Tuesday, February 13

7:00–8:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages) Uncover hidden secrets of the Underground Railroad as presenters Dr. Valerie Mathews and Marc Grace explain Quilt Codes and the role they played in the escape to freedom. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation

Family Art Day: Black History Month

Music, rhymes, activities, and more

Saturday, February 17

Children and Tweens Cooking with Kids: Asian Dumplings Saturday, February 3

Thursday, February 29

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages) Visit different stations to complete activities centered around four people that made huge advancements in a variety of fields — Dr. Patricia Bath, Walter McAfee, Garrett Morgan, and Alma Thomas.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 6 to 13 years This delicious program teaches important kitchen skills for kids.

Scavenger Hunt: Black History Month February 20–24

During Library Hours

Ages 5 to 12 years Visit the Circulation Desk, get a list of clues, and begin your search.

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Redan-Trotti Library

1569 Wellborn Road, Lithonia, GA 30058

Family (All Ages) 770.482.3821

Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Redan-Trotti Library.

Family Board Game Night Tuesday, February 13

5:00–7:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

Children

Play board games and meet other families in the area.

Early Readers Storytime Saturdays, February 3, 17

11:00–11:30 a.m.

Ages 3 to 7 years Stories, songs, and more that are perfect for early readers.

Salem-Panola Library

5137 Salem Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038

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

No-Bake Cooking Class: Nut Clusters Saturday, February 3

2:00–4:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Preschoolers Preschool Storytime

Ages 6 to 12 years

Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20

Make an easy, tasty treat. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Children

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Black History and Art: Tar Beach

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 7 to 15 years Make one hole of a miniature golf course then see who’s the LEGO mini golf champion. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Tweens and Teens

Saturday, February 17 Ages 5 and up

Learn about art, create your own, and add it to our art wall, with inspiration from Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold.

3:30–4:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 12 to 18 years Learn choreography for your favorite hits and classics.

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2:00–3:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

K-Pop Dance Hour Thursdays, February 8, 22

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Stories, songs, and more.

LEGO STEAM: Mini Golf Wednesday, February 21

770.987.6900

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Scott Candler Library 1917 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30032

LEGO Club 404.286.6986

Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Scott Candler Library.

Toddlers and Preschoolers Sensory Play Mondays, February 5, 12, 26 Saturdays, February 10, 24

10:30–11:30 a.m.

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. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

10:30–11:00 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Stories, songs, and more.

Use your imagination with LEGO.

Kids Punch & Paint Saturday, February 24

10:30–11:30 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 and up Paint a picture while enjoying punch. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Family (All Ages) Tuesday, February 6

5:30–6:30 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

Spoken Word (Open Mic) Wednesday, February 7

Children

6:00–7:30 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

African Folktales 12:30–1:15 p.m.

Ages 5 to 12 years From the desert lands of the Sahara to the plains of the Serengeti, join us for adventurous tales and music from the African continent. Presented by Bright Star Touring Theater with support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Read to a Therapy Dog Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21

Ages 5 and up

Make handmade valentines for friends and family.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Saturday, February 3

3:30–4:30 p.m.

DIY Valentines

Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28

Tuesdays, February 20, 27

3:00–4:30 p.m.

Bring an original poem, writing, or song to share with the community.

Cartoons and Pancakes Saturday, February 10

10:30–11:30 a.m.

Family (All Ages) Watch cartoons and eat breakfast with your family. Pancakes available while supplies last. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Ages 5 to 12 years

Valentine’s Day Family Carnival

Beginning readers can practice their skills and build confidence by reading to a trained therapy dog.

Family (All Ages)

Tuesday, February 13

5:30–6:30 p.m.

Play games, make crafts, eat snacks, and win prizes. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

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Love: A Family Yoga Class Saturday, February 17

10:30–11:15 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center

593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA 30079

Family (All Ages) Poses, mindfulness games, breath work, and meditation. Taught by certified kids’ yoga instructor. Mats provided or bring your own. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

404.508.7174

Preschoolers LEGO Constructors Thursdays, February 1, 15

11:00–11:45 a.m.

Ages 3 to 6 years Build cool structures using LEGOs.

Children, Tweens, and Teens One-on-One Tutoring Thursdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27

2:30–4:30 p.m.

4:00–6:00 p.m.

Ages 5 to 18 years Tutors will provide individual homework help. Space is limited. Tutoring provided with support from Mind Bubble.

Space provided by the Tobie Grant Recreation Center.

Switch Night: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Wednesday, February 28

4:00–6:00 p.m.

Ages 8 to 16 years Battle with your favorite video game characters on the Nintendo Switch. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Family (All Ages) Who’s Got Game?

Monday, February 26

4:00–6:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages) Play some of your favorite board games with friends or tackle solitary games.

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Stone MountainSue 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.

Tuesdays, February 6, 20

4:00–6:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages) Bring your favorite game to share, or come play one of ours.

Toddlers Toddler Storytime Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28

Family Game Night

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Ages 18 to 36 months

Stonecrest Library

3123 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038

770.482.3828

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

Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.

Preschoolers Children

Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27

Saturday Stories & Crafts Saturday, February 24

11:00 a.m.–Noon

Ages 5 to 10 years

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 3 to 5 years Stories, songs, and more.

Stories and crafts for school-age children.

LEGO Club Saturday, February 24

11:00–11:30 a.m.

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Ages 5 to 12 years

Tweens and Teens Digital Creation Club Tuesday, February 13

Use your imagination with LEGO.

5:00–6:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Kids Punch & Paint Tuesday, February 27

Ages 10 to 17 years

6:00–7:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 6 years and up

Create digital art, 3D models, film, and animation. Attend in person and use the library’s professional software and computers or attend from home using online software.

Paint a picture while enjoying punch.

Family (All Ages) Hiking Storytime

Tweens and Teens

Saturday, February 17

Anime Bites Friday, February 16

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Ages 12 to 16 years Join us for a sampling of first episodes that might spark your interest in anime. This month’s theme is romance.

10:30–11:45 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages) Take a mini hike along the PATH trail with stories and nature observation along the way.

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Tweens

Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library 1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033

404.679.4404

Graphic Novel Book Club

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

Tuesday, February 13 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Ages 8 to 12 years Dungeon Critters by Natalie Riess.

Books and Baby Storytime Mondays, February 5, 12, 26

4:00–5:00 p.m.

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Family (All Ages)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 0 to 18 months

Family Yoga

Stories, songs, bubbles, and fun.

Saturday, February 17

Toddler Time

12:30–1:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Mondays, February 5, 12, 26

11:30 a.m.–Noon

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 18 to 36 months

Family (All Ages) Families with children ages 4 to 10 can enjoy bonding over poses, mindfulness games, breath work, meditation, and more.

Taught by a certified kids’ yoga instructor. Mats provided.

Music, rhymes, activities, and more.

Children Read to a Therapy Dog Thursday, February 15

3:00–4:30 p.m.

Ages 5 to 12 years Beginning readers can practice their read-aloud skills with a trained therapy dog.

Stream videos for free with your library card.

Visit dekalblibrary.kanopy.com to get started.

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DEKALB COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library 5234 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084

770.270.8234

2861 Wesley Chapel Road. Decatur, GA 30034

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

404.286.6980

Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library.

Babies and Toddlers

Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Tales for Twos Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 27

Wesley ChapelWilliam C. Brown Library

9:30–10:00 a.m.

Learning Spaces

Ages 18 to 36 months

Mondays, February 5, 12, 26

Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.

Ages 0 to 5 years

Musical Mother Goose

Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal 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.

Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28

9:30–10:00 a.m.

Ages 0 to 24 months

Preschool Storytime

Fingerplays, rhymes, and songs.

Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27

Children

Stories, songs, and more.

4:00–5:00 p.m.

Ages 6 to 9 years

Preschool Crafts Thursday, February 15

A book club for early chapter book readers. Pick up a copy of the book in advance at the branch.

3:00–4:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 2 to 5 years

Read to a Pet Partner Tuesday, February 20

11:00–11:30 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Book Buddies Book Club Wednesday, February 14

10:00 a.m.–Noon

3:00–4:20 p.m.

Try different crafts to get your toddler’s creativity going.

Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation and the Friends of the Wesley Chapel William C. Brown Library.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Children, Tweens, and Teens

Ages 5 to 12 years Children can practice their read-aloud skills by reading to a therapy dog from Pet Partners therapy animal program.

Black History Month Trivia Challenge Throughout February

During Library Hours

Ages 13 and up Pick up the Black History Month Trivia Challenge at the Circulation Desk and challenge yourself.

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DEKALB COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Cozy Winter Crafts Friday and Saturday, February 2, 17

3:30–4:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 to 12 years

Black History Month Inspirational Bookmarks Throughout February

Create fun winter crafts.

4:00–5:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Celebrate Black History Month with a series of four inspirational bookmarks. Collect a different bookmark each week.

Ages 6 to 12 years

Freedom Songs

Make a calming Valentine’s Day sensory bottle.

Saturday, February 3

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Ages 6 to 12 years Build and create amazing things with LEGO. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

4:00–5:00 p.m.

Ages 13 to 18 years Games, movies, crafts, and activities for after school.

Homeschool Hangout Friday, February 16

From the work songs of the fields of slavery to Ragtime, jazz, R & B, and spirituals of the Civil Rights Movement, this play follows the role that music played in the history of African Americans. Presented by Bright Star Children’s Theater with support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Black History A–Z Museum and Artifacts

Teen Hangout Wednesdays, February 14, 28

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 10

See artifacts collected over many years, and brush up on your knowledge of Black history with an interactive program that will include storytelling and trivia. Interactive program begins at 11:00 a.m. Museum artifacts and memorabilia highlighting accomplishments of Black people in the world were curated by Dr. Joyya Smith and Sandra Smith.

Meet other homeschool families as we play games and do activities and homework.

Early Bird Book Club 3:30–4:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 6 to 8 years A book club for beginning readers with discussion, games, and crafts.

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10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

Ages 6 to 12 years

Wednesday, February 28

3:00–3:45 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

LEGO Club Mondays, February 12, 26

During Library Hours

Family (All Ages)

Valentine’s Sensory Bottle Wednesday, February 7

Family (All Ages)

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Online Programs Project LIT Young Adult Book Club Tuesday, February 6

6:00–7:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 14 to adult The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera. First 15 people registered will receive a free copy of the book courtesy of DeKalb Library Foundation.

Virtual Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Saturday, February 10

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Ages 14 to 18 years Lend your voice on teen library services, promoting and implementing library programs, and more. Interested in joining? Apply at link in online events calendar.

Teen Zine: Open Submissions Through February 16, 2024 Ages 12 to 18 years Submit your art and writing to be published in Between the Stacks. Submissions must be your own original work. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation. Find details on online events calendar.

Meet Libby.

Anime Club Monday, February 12

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.

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.

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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.

9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

Brookhaven

1242 N. Druid Hills Road Atlanta, GA 30319 678.858.3905 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mon. & Tues.

Wed.–Sat.

Chamblee

4115 Clairmont Road Chamblee, GA 30341 770.936.1380 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

Clarkston

Embry Hills

3733 Chamblee-Tucker Road Chamblee, GA 30341 770.270.8230 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mon. & Tues.

Wed.–Sat.

Flat Shoals

4022 Flat Shoals Parkway Decatur, GA 30034 404.244.4370 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

Gresham

2418 Gresham Road SE Atlanta, GA 30316 404.244.4374 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mon. & Tues.

Wed.–Sat.

Hairston Crossing

Scott Candler

Tucker-Reid H. Cofer

10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

1917 Candler Road Decatur, GA 30032 404.286.6986

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

Wesley ChapelWilliam C. Brown

10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

952 Leon Street Stone Mountain, GA 30083 770.413.2020 Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

Stonecrest

3123 Klondike Road Stonecrest, GA 30038 770.482.3828 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams

County Line-Ellenwood

Lithonia-Davidson

10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

4331 River Road Ellenwood, GA 30294 404.241.1668

6821 Church Street Lithonia, GA 30058 770.482.3820

Covington

Northlake-Barbara Loar

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

3500 Covington Highway Decatur, GA 30032 404.508.7180 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

Doraville

3748 Central Avenue Doraville, GA 30340 770.936.3852 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Noon–8 p.m.

Closed

Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Sat. Tuesday Friday

Dunwoody

5339 ChambleeDunwoody Road Dunwoody, GA 30338 770.512.4640 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

Mon. & Tues.

Wed.–Sat.

3772 LaVista Road Tucker, GA 30084 404.679.4408 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

Redan-Trotti

1569 Wellborn Road Lithonia, GA 30058 770.482.3821 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

Salem-Panola

5137 Salem Road Stonecrest, GA 30038 770.987.6900 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

Stone MountainSue Kellogg

4911 Redan Road Stone Mountain, GA 30088 404.508.7170

951 N. Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, GA 30021 404.508.7175

5234 LaVista Road Tucker, GA 30084 770.270.8234

1282 McConnell Drive Decatur, GA 30033 404.679.4404

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

2861 Wesley Chapel Road Decatur, GA 30034 404.286.6980

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Sat.

HOMEWORK CENTER Scottdale-Tobie Grant 593 Parkdale Drive Scottdale, GA 30079 404.508.7174 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Mon.–Wed. Thurs.–Fri. Sat.