Calendar of Events for Children and Teens - March 2024

DEKALB COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Schedule of Programs for Children and Teens

Inside Special Storytime and Puppet Show: Stories include The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Tortoise and the Hare, and No David. page 13 Meet Cicely Lewis: Ms. Lewis will be reading and signing books from her Hair Magic chapter book series. page 14

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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 Alnakdali

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

Brookhaven Library

1242 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30319

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss Tuesday, March 5 678.858.3905

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

Celebrate with stories, activities, and wacky crafts.

Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28

March Madness During Library Hours

Ages 5 to 12 years Vote for your favorite children’s books in a tournament-style bracket beginning March 4.

St. Patrick’s Day Punch and Slime Party Saturday, March 16

Ages 5 to 10 years

LEGO Day at Chamblee

Children Throughout March

3:30–4:30 p.m.

3:00–4:00 p.m.

During Library Hours

Ages 5 to 12 years Create your best LEGO designs.

Eclipse Kit March 25–29

During Library Hours

Ages 5 to 12 years Pick up a kit that includes a pair of eclipse glasses and fun activities while supplies last.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 to 10 years

Teens

Make green punch and sparkly slime.

Teen Game Day! Saturday, March 16

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 Tuesdays, March 12, 26

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

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

Clarkston Library

951 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021

Family (All Ages) Call for Poetry Submissions

Toddler Time Ages 18 to 36 months Music, rhymes, activities, and more.

404.508.7175

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

Stories, songs, and more.

Tuesdays, March 12, 26

During Library Hours

11:30 a.m.–Noon

Throughout March

During Library Hours

Family (All Ages) Submit your original poetry and accompanying artwork for our April National Poetry Month exhibit. Drop off in person or email clarkston@dekalblibrary.org.

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County Line-Ellenwood Library 4331 River Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294

404.241.1668

Funding provided in part by the Friends of the County LineEllenwood Library.

Join in as we bring to life storytime favorites in a fun and interactive children’s theatre experience.

10:30–11:15 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Guess the number of candies in our two bunny jars.

Family Storytime 2:00–2:45 p.m.

Family (All Ages) Stories, rhymes, music, and movement for the entire family.

404.508.7180

Decatur Library

215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030

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 Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25

Celebrating Women’s History Month Movies

10:00–10:30 a.m.

Ages 1 to 2 years Rhymes, stories, and songs.

Family (All Ages)

Preschool Storytime

Bring your lunch or light snacks.

March 1, 2:00 p.m.: Hidden Figures (2016). Rated PG. 2h 7m

Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25

March 6, 5:00 p.m.: On The Basis of Sex (2018). Rated PG-13. 2h.

Stories, songs, and more.

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

March 26, 5:00 p.m.: Sparkle (1976). Rated PG. 1h 38m.

March 27, 5:00 p.m.: Sparkle (2012). Rated PG-13. 1h 56m.

March 30, 2:00 p.m.: HOP (2011). Rated PG. 1h 35m.

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Tots and Tales Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 2 to 5 years

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11:00–11:30 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Stories, songs, and more.

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404.370.3070

Toddler Storytime

Family (All Ages)

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Family (All Ages)

3500 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032

Bunny Jar Guessing: Candy Count Contest!

March 18–30

Stories, songs, and more.

Covington Library

Noon–2:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

Preschool Storytime

Saturday, March 30

Saturday, March 9 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Preschoolers Tuesday, March 19

Art in the Neighborhood – JB’s Clubhouse Children’s Theatre

10:00–10:30 a.m.

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Books and Babies Storytime Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27

10:00–10:30 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Get Your Math Game On Saturday, March 9

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

Sensory Saturday Saturdays, March 9, 23

Tweens and Teens

10:00–11:00 a.m.

2:00–3:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 10 to 17 years Play a variety of games as you learn about the connection between math and games. Presented by Gateway Community Math Center.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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

Crafternoon Wednesday, March 13 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 10 to 14 years

Children

Explore a new craft medium each month.

Spring into Yoga – A Family Yoga Practice Saturday, March 2

Books Plus Book Club

1:00–2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 12

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join us for a spring-themed family yoga class. Mats provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Eager Readers Book Club

Book Bunch Book Club

4:00–5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 26

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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

Ages 9 to 12 years Read the month’s selected book and come talk about it with others. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Book Buddies Book Club Tuesday, March 19

4:00–5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 3 to 7 years

Tuesday, March 12

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Rainbow Reads Book Club

4:00–5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 27

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

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.

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Doraville Library

3748 Central Avenue, Doraville, GA 30340

770.936.3852

Babies and Preschoolers

5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road Dunwoody, GA 30338

770.512.4640

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

Preschool Storytime Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25

Dunwoody Library

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Toddlers and Preschoolers Preschool Storytime Mondays, March 4, 11

Stories, songs, and more.

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Books and Babies Storytime

Stories, songs, and more.

Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27

Toddler Time

10:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.

Ages 0 to 2 years

Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27

Stories, rhymes, movement, and songs galore.

10:30–11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.–Noon

Ages 18 to 36 months

Teens

Music, rhymes, activities, and more.

Ms. Kelsey’s Yoga for Children

BINGO Wednesday, March 20

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Ages 13–17 years

Saturday, March 9

11:00–11:30 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 3 to 5 years

Test your luck and win some prizes.

Children will learn basic yoga poses with fun games and activities. Bring a mat and water bottle.

Family (All Ages)

Children

Monday Craft Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25

4:00–5:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

Afternoon Crafts Thursday, March 7

Make a new and unique craft each week: paper folding, jewelry making, painting, and more.

3:30–4:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 to 10 years Monthly stories and crafts.

Read to a Therapy Dog Saturday, March 9

2:00–3:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 to 10 years Beginning readers can practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog. In partnership with CAREing Paws therapy dogs. Call or visit branch to register.

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LEGO Club Thursday, March 21

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Ages 5 to 10 years Practice your engineering skills at LEGO Club.

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 Teens

Preschool Storytime

Teen Hangout — It’s Your Time!

Tuesday, March 12

4:00–5:00 p.m.

Ages 13 to 18 years

Wednesday, March 6 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 3 to 5 years

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

Stories, songs, and more

DIY Stylish Beaded Fringe Earrings

Wednesday, March 13

Saturday, March 16

2:00–4:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 13–adult Celebrate International Women’s Month by making a pair of stylish beaded fringe earrings.

10:30–11:15 a.m.

Sensory Play 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, March 20 Ages 0 to 24 months

Family (All Ages) Dunwoody Community Helpers: Read with a Firefighter Monday, March 18

10:30–11:15 a.m.

Play with a Purpose, Reading Time, and Circle Time for children and caregivers to develop language, motor, and social skills together.

10:30–11:00 a.m.

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

Dunwoody Community Helpers: Read with a Cop

Teens Home Ec: What’s That?

Tuesdays, March 5, 26

6:00–7:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 13 to 18 years

Family (All Ages)

Learn about home economics and ten basic home economics skills, taught over 6 sessions. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Stories and activities for our little readers. Presented by the Dunwoody Police Department.

Glass Etching at the Library

Monday, March 25

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Saturday, March 16

1:00–2:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 13 to 18 years Create a beautiful glass etching with images selected by you.

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Family (All Ages)

Flat Shoals Library

Homeschool @ Embry Hills Library Fridays, March 1, 15

4022 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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

Preschoolers

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family All Ages Activities, movies, games, crafts, and more for homeschoolers.

Preschool Storytime

Embry Hills LEGO Club

Ages 3 to 5 years

Saturday, March 2

2:00–3:00 p.m.

Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25

Children

Family All Ages Come out and create with other LEGO lovers.

Read Across America Bingo

Food Talk: Cooking for Others

March 1–9

11:00 a.m.–Noon

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages)

During Library Hours

Ages 5 to 12 years Pick up a bingo card between March 1–9, and then return it before the end of the month to win a Dr. Seuss prize.

A series of eight sessions about nutrition, physical activity, and food safety along with recipe demonstrations. Designed for caregivers, parents of young children, as well as pregnant women and teens who cook for others. The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is presented by DeKalb UGA Extension.

Color the Castle

Spring Wreath

Gresham Library

Monday, March 18

5:30–6:30 p.m.

March 11–15

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Ages 0 and up Help us decorate our castle. All supplies provided.

2418 Gresham Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Create a spring wreath just in time for the first day of spring.

Family Storytime 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, March 13, 27

11:00–11:30 a.m.

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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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

Family (All Ages) Chalk the Circle

Spring Cleaning: Craft Edition Saturday, March 30

404.244.4374

Preschoolers

Family (All Ages)

Monday, March 25

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Stories, songs, and more.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28

404.244.4370

1:00–2:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 9

2:00–3:30 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

Family (All Ages)

We will pull out all the crafting supplies; you can create whatever you wish.

Create a design with chalk to cover the circle in front of the library.

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Data for Good: Information Session

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.

Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Sensory Playtime Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25

10:30–11:30 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 1 to 5 years Sensory play encourages your child to engage with all of their senses, which helps develop language and motor skills.

Saturday, March 30 Ages 14 to 19 years

Learn about the Data for Good summer program in this drop-in information session. Teens will get hands-on experience with the science of data visualization over a seven-week period. Each teen who gets accepted and completes the program will receive a $500 honorarium.

Funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the DeKalb Library Foundation. See online calendar for more information.

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

Family Storytime Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Toddlers

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

Toddler Time Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26

Children

10:15–10:45 a.m.

Ages 18 to 36 months Music, rhymes, activities, and more

LEGO Drop-In Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27

404.679.4408

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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

4:00–5:00 p.m.

Children and Tweens

Ages 5 to 12 years Free play with LEGO in the Storytime Room.

Cooking with Kids: Homemade Pop Tarts Saturday, March 2

Teens

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 6 to 13 years

Teen Self Care Kits Throughout March

2:00–4:45 p.m.

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.

This delicious program teaches important kitchen skills for kids.

STEAM After School: Rainbow Science Thursday, March 28

4:00–4:45 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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

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Redan-Trotti Library

1569 Wellborn Road, Lithonia, GA 30058

LEGO STEAM: Egg Drop 770.482.3821

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

3:30–4:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 7 to 15 years Will your LEGO-encased egg survive the fall? Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Babies Building Blocks Fridays, March 1, 15, 29

Wednesday, March 20

11:00–11:45 a.m.

Ages 0 to 24 months

Tweens and Teens BIPOC/DEI Book Club

Play with a Purpose, Reading Time, and Circle Time for children and caregivers to develop language, motor, and social skills together.

Tuesday, March 26

5:00–6:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 11 to 14 years A new book club for middle schoolers to discuss BIPOC and DEI themes. We will discuss Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson.

Children Early Readers Storytime Saturdays, March 2, 30

11:00–11:30 a.m.

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

No-Bake Cooking Class: Dirt and Worms Pudding Cups Saturday, March 2

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Thursdays, March 14, 28

3:30–4:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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

Family (All Ages)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 6 to 12 years

Family Board Game Night

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

Tuesday, March 12

5:00–7:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

Read to a Therapy Dog Saturday, March 16

K-Pop Dance Hour

11:00 a.m.–Noon

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

Play board games and meet other families in the area.

Glow Stars Constellation Painting Saturday, March 30

2:00–3:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages) Make your own galaxy painting and add glow-in-the-dark stars to create a glowing constellation. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation and the Friends of the RedanTrotti Library.

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Salem-Panola Library

5137 Salem Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038

770.987.6900

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

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

2:00–3:30 p.m.

Explore STEAM topics with fellow homeschool families, with a hands-on experiment, snacks, and fun. Support provided

by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Garden Days 9:00–10:00 a.m.

Weed, prune, plant, and play in the library garden.

March 9: End of winter clean up and milk jug greenhouses for seedlings.

March 23: Bed preparation and soil amendment.

Read to Grant the Therapy Dog Wednesday, March 20

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Ages 5 to 12 years Beginning readers can practice their skills and build confidence by reading to a trained therapy dog.

Sew a Dinosaur Thursday, March 21

3:30–4:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

404.286.6986

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

Toddlers and Preschoolers Sensory Play Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 Saturdays, March 9, 23

Wednesday, March 6 Ages 5 to 12 years

Family (All Ages)

1917 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30032

Homeschool STEAM Club REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Stories, songs, and more.

Scott Candler Library

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Use your imagination with LEGO.

Preschool Storytime

Saturdays, March 9, 23

Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 Ages 5 and up

Preschoolers Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19

LEGO Club

Ages 7 to 10 years Sew your own cute felt dinosaur by hand. Support provided

by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Kids Punch & Paint Saturday, March 23

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.

10:30–11:30 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 and up Paint a picture while enjoying some punch. Support provided

by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Beginning Reader Book Club Monday, March 25

3:30–4:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 6 to 8 years Read a book together, eat snacks, and do an activity. Each participant will receive a copy of the book to keep. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

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Family (All Ages)

Children, Tweens, and Teens

Spring: A Family Yoga Class Saturday, March 2

One-on-One Tutoring 10:30–11:15 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28

4:00–6:00 p.m.

2:30–4:30 p.m.

Ages 5 to 15 years

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.

Tutors provide individual homework help. Space is limited.

Tutoring provided with support from Mind Bubble. Space provided by the Tobie Grant Recreation Center.

Pajama Storytime

Nintendo Switch Night

Tuesdays, March 5, 19

6:30–7:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

4:00–6:00 p.m.

Ages 8 to 16 years Play some of the most popular video games. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Family (All Ages) Get ready to sleep with stories, songs, stretches, and mindfulness. This is a Raising Resilience program with support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Family (All Ages) Mario Day Celebration

Cartoons and Pancakes Saturday, March 9

Monday, March 18

10:30–11:30 a.m.

Monday, March 11

4:00–6:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages)

Family (All Ages)

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

Celebrate by playing classics and the newest Nintendo games featuring Mario.

Who’s Got Game?

Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center 593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA 30079

Monday, March 25 Family (All Ages) 404.508.7174

Preschoolers LEGO Constructors Thursdays, March 7, 21

11:00–11:45 a.m.

Ages 3 to 6 years Build cool structures using LEGOs.

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Play some of your favorite board games with friends or tackle solitary games.

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LEGO Club

Stone MountainSue Kellogg Library

Saturday, March 23

952 Leon Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

770.413.2020

Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library.

Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Toddler Storytime Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Ages 18 to 36 months

2:30–3:30 p.m.

Ages 5 to 12 years Use your imagination with LEGO.

Family (All Ages) Family Game Night Tuesdays, March 5, 19

4:00–6:00 p.m.

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

Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.

Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27

March 16–23 11:15–11:45 a.m.

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

Special Storytime and Puppet Show Saturday, March 23

11:00–11:30 a.m.

Ages 1 to 5 years DeKalb Early College Academy’s National Honor Society will take young children on an enchanting journey with a storytime and puppet show experience. Stories include The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Tortoise and the Hare, and No David.

During Library Hours

Family (All Ages) Decorate a rabbit as your favorite book character and then display it in the library all season long.

Photographs at the Library Saturday, March 30

Noon–2:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages) Family photos taken at the library by Saahir Foux, community member and amateur photographer.

Spring Break Scavenger Hunt March 30–April 6

During Library Hours

Ages 5 to 18 years

Children

Collect all the clues to find the answer to our question and win a small prize.

Beginner Coding Club Saturday, March 9

Bunnies in Disguise

2:00–3:30 p.m.

Ages 8 to 12 years

Stonecrest Library

Want to learn to code and create your own apps and programs? Then join us for the beginner coding club.

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

3123 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038

Preschoolers

Kids Punch & Paint Tuesday, March 12 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 years and up Paint a picture while enjoying some punch.

770.482.3828

6:00–7:00 p.m.

Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26

11:00–11:30 a.m.

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

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Children Space Crafts Saturday, March 16

2:00–3:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

all are welcome. Ms. Lewis is a school librarian, Read Woke™ creator, and 2020 National Librarian of the Year chosen by School Library Journal and Scholastic. Attendees will receive a complimentary book courtesy of Our Children, Our Stories, a nonprofit organization that supports libraries and reading initiatives. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Ages 6 to 12 years Create space-themed crafts, like a light-up constellation jar.

Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library

Tweens and Teens

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

Digital Creation Club Tuesday, March 12

5:00–6:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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.

Family (All Ages)

Books and Baby Storytime REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 0 to 18 months Stories, songs, bubbles, and fun.

Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25

During Library Hours

Ages 18 to 36 months

Roots

Tuesday, March 26 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

1:00–5:00 p.m.

Music, rhymes, activities, and more.

Sensory Play 10:30–11:30 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.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages) In honor of National Genealogy Day, watch the Roots miniseries at the library.

Children

Meet Cicely Lewis 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Family (All Ages) Ms. Lewis will be reading and signing books from her Hair Magic chapter book series, created to reflect the diversity in our world. The series is written for children in grades 1–4 but 14

11:30 a.m.–Noon

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Featuring works by artist Darrell Cleveland, the “Child Like Purity” exhibit is for both children and adults to enjoy. It is intended to spark conversation about the future, and what the elders thought the future would be.

Saturday, March 30

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Toddler Storytime

Art Exhibit: Child Like Purity

Saturday, March 2 Saturday, March 9

404.679.4404

Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25

Ages 10 to 17 years

Throughout March

1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033

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Printmaking Tuesday, March 12 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 to 12 years Learn printmaking using found materials.

4:00–5:00 p.m.

DEKALB COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Read to a Therapy Dog Thursday, March 21

Children

3:00–4:30 p.m.

Book Buddies Book Club

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

Family Yoga 10:30–11:30 a.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 6 to 9 years

Read to a Pet Partner Tuesday, March 19

3:00–4:20 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages) Families with children ages 4 to 10 can enjoy bonding over poses, mindfulness games, breath work, meditation, and more. This is a Raising Resilience program taught by certified kids’ yoga instructor. Mats provided.

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

Tweens and Teens

Very Hungry Caterpillar Scavenger Hunt March 20–23

4:00–5:00 p.m.

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

Family (All Ages) Saturday, March 9

Wednesday, March 13

Young Adult Graphic Novel Book Club

During Library Hours

Family (All Ages) March 20th is Very Hungry Caterpillar day. Celebrate by participating in a fun scavenger hunt.

Wednesday, March 27

6:00–7:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 10 to 17 years

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

770.270.8234

Books available at the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library three weeks prior to the program date.

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

Babies and Toddlers Tales for Twos Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26

9:30–10:00 a.m.

Ages 18 to 36 months Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.

Musical Mother Goose Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27

Family (All Ages) Nature Hike Wednesday, March 13

6:00–7:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family (All Ages) Learn about our surroundings on a hike through the Tucker Nature Preserve. Led by Jason, a Tucker librarian and wildlife ecologist.

9:30–10:00 a.m.

Ages 0 to 24 months Fingerplays, rhymes, and songs.

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Wesley ChapelWilliam C. Brown Library

2861 Wesley Chapel Road. Decatur, GA 30034

St. Patrick’s Day Slime Saturday, March 16 404.286.6980

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

Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Learning Spaces Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25

10:00 a.m.–Noon

Ages 0 to 5 years

Noon–1:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 6 to 12 years Make slime decorated with a variety of St. Patrick’s Daythemed mix-ins.

Teen Drop-In Craft: Fabric Paint Zipper Pouches Saturday, March 16

1:00–2:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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.

Ages 12 to 18 years

Preschool Storytime

Saving a Sister’s Prom Dress Party

Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26

11:00–11:30 a.m.

Ages 3 to 5 years

Create a one-of-a-kind zipper pouch. Support provided by the DeKalb Library Foundation.

Saturday, March 23

9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Stories, songs, and more.

Ages 13 to 18 years

Preschool Crafts

Need help finding a dress for the prom? Do you also need jewelry and shoes? We can help you find the perfect dress and accessories to make everything special for your prom. Please register and complete the questionnaire to secure a spot.

Dress, shoes and accessories are provided free of charge.

Tuesday, March 12

3:00–4:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 2 to 5 years 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.

3:30–4:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 5 to 12 years

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

Resilient Reads Book Club Thursday, March 28

Join us for some craftastic fun.

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Grades 6 through 12

LEGO Club 3:30–4:30 p.m.

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

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3:30–4:30 p.m.

Ages 6 to 8 years

Kids Crafts

Mondays, March 11, 25

Wednesday, March 27 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Children, Tweens, and Teens Wednesday, March 6

Early Bird Book Club

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Participate in discussions about books with diverse characters with the ability to handle life’s ups and downs. This program is in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life Raising Resilience with support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.

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Spectacular Saturday Movies

Anime Club

Saturday, March 30

Monday, March 11

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Ages 6 to 12 years

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Grab your popcorn and blankets, and enjoy a family movie.

Sing (2016). Rated PG. 1h 48m.

Ages 12 to 18 years Join other fans to watch and discuss anime, talk about comics and manga, and have fun.

Family (All Ages)

Project LIT Middle Grade Book Club

Women’s History Month Trivia Challenge Throughout March

During Library Hours

Family (All Ages) Pick up the Women’s History Month Trivia Challenge at the Circulation Desk. Prize awarded for the most correct answers.

Women’s History Month Inspirational Bookmarks Throughout March

5:00–6:00 p.m.

During Library Hours

Family (All Ages)

Tuesday, March 12 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 9 to 13 years Healer of the Water Monster by Brian Young. First 15 people registered will receive a free copy of the book courtesy of DeKalb Library Foundation.

Tabletop Gaming Saturday, March 16

Collect a new bookmark each week to Celebrate Women’s History Month.

6:30–7:30 p.m.

2:00–4:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 7 to 12 years Play games freely available online with friends.

Online Programs

Project LIT Young Adult Book Club

Teen Zine: Open Submissions

Tuesday, March 26

Through May 17

6:00–7:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 12 to 18 years Submit your art and writing to be published in Between the Stacks. The theme for this issue is nature and the environment. Submissions must be your own original work.

Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation. Find details on online events calendar.

Ages 14 to adult The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. First 15 people registered will receive a free copy of the book courtesy of DeKalb Library Foundation.

Virtual Teen Advisory Board Saturday, March 9

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.

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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.