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
Dunwoody
Nicole Hercules-Provence
Embry Hills
Erica Luke
Flat Shoals
Sarah Alnakdali
Gresham
Kimberly Hall
Hairston Crossing
Jill Girardeau
Lithonia-Davidson
Wendy Herbert
Marcie
Tucker-Reid
Jason Beyer
Elisabeth Harris
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown
Angela Morris
Shakira McCoy
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
On-Demand
Organize Research and Projects
Tablets
Read-Along Picture Books
Brookhaven Library
1242 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30319
678.858.3905
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Brookhaven Library.
Tummy Time: Tips from an OT
Friday, April 12 10:15–11:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 0 to 9 months
Learn sensory strategies and tips to improve tummy time from a licensed pediatric occupational therapist. For precrawling infants and their caregivers.
Tuesday, April 23 10:30–11:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 5 years
Bring along your favorite stuffed friend for a morning of springtime songs and stories.
Throughout April During Library Hours
Ages 3 to 10 years
Test your searching skills with a new challenge each week.
LEGO Afternoon
Wednesday, April 3 3:00–4:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 10 years
Build LEGO creations with other enthusiasts.
4115 Clairmont Road, Chamblee, GA 30341 770.936.1380
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Chamblee Library.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, April 9, 23 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Toddler Time
Tuesdays, April 9, 23 11:30 a.m.–Noon
Ages 18 to 36 months
Music, rhymes, activities, and more.
Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 During Library Hours
Ages 5 to 12 years
Create your best LEGO designs.
Saturday, April 13 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Ages 13 to 18 years
Enjoy snacks while playing Magic: The Gathering. For beginners to seasoned pros.
Saturday, April 20 1:45–3:45 p.m. Family (All Ages)
The Fruitful Community Foundation will lead a guided exploration of the climate-resilient landscape installed around the library. Organized by the Fruitful Community Foundation in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots and Shoots program.
Saturday, April 20
Family (All Ages)
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day with Georgia Council for the Arts Teaching Artist Glenn Anthony. Tap, shake, and groove to the Junk to Jam: A Musical Adventure with Recycled Beats interactive performance.
Clarkston Library
951 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021 404.508.7175
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Clarkston Library.
Wednesdays, April 10, 17, 24 4:15–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 12 years
Presented by a children’s yoga expert. This is a Raising Resilience program with support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation. Weather permitting.
Throughout April During Library Hours
Celebrate National Poetry Month by visiting our exhibit of original poetry written by community members and your neighbors.
4331 River Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294 404.241.1668
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the County LineEllenwood Library.
Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, April 16 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Children
Dominoes Club
Wednesday, April 17 5:30–6:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 12 years
Build and topple fantastic domino chains. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family (All Ages)
Family Storytime
Saturday, April 27 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Ages 8 to 14 years
Stories, rhymes, music, and movement for the entire family.
Family (All Ages)
Bring your lunch or light snacks.
April 2, 3:00 p.m.: Teenage Kraken (2023). Rated PG. 1h 31m.
April 3, 3:00 p.m.: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023). Rated PG. 1h 31m.
April 4, 2:00 p.m.: Bad Guys (2022). Rated PG. 1h 40m.
April 5, 2:00 p.m.: The Incredibles (2004). Rated PG. 1h 55m.
April 6, 2:00 p.m.: The Incredibles 2 (2018). Rated PG. 2h 6m.
Family (All Ages)
Bring your lunch or light snacks.
April 9, 5:00 p.m.: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). Rated PG-13. 2h.
April 10, 5:00 p.m.: Captain Marvel (2023). Rated PG-13. 1h 45m.
April 11, 4:30 p.m.: Iron Man (2008). Rated PG-13. 2h 6m.
April 12, 2:00 p.m.: Incredible Hulk (2008). Rated PG-13. 2h 6m.
April 16, 5:00 p.m.: Thor (2011). Rated PG-13. 1h 54m.
April 17, 4:30 p.m.: The Avengers (2012). Rated PG-13. 2h 23m.
April 18, 2:00 p.m.: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). Rated PG-13. 2h 2m.
April 23, 5:00 p.m.: Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). Rated PG-13. 2h 13m.
April 24, 5:00 p.m.: Black Panther (2018). Rated PG-13. 2h 14m.
April 25, 2:00 p.m.: Doctor Strange (2016). Rated PG-13. 1h 55m.
April 26, 1:30 p.m.: Avengers: Infinity War (2018). Rated PG-13. 2h 30m.
April 30, 4:00 p.m.: Avengers: Endgame (2019.) Rated PG-13. 3h 2m.
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.
Toddler Storytime
Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:00–10:30 a.m.
Ages 1 to 2 years
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00–10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 2 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 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, April 6, 20 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.
Throughout April During Library Hours
Children (All Ages)
Learn some fun facts as you find as many flowers as you can in the Children’s Department.
Tuesday, April 9 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
Saturday, April 13 1:00–2:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 7 years
Enjoy an Earth Day-themed yoga class and learn ways in which we can help the environment. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday, April 16 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.
Wednesday, April 3 1:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 13 to 17 years
Need volunteer hours for high school graduation? Then join us to help assemble Take & Make crafts.
Thursday, April 4 2:00–4:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 12 to 17 years
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and create decorative bunting. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Tuesday, April 9 4:00–5:00 p.m.
AGES 12 TO 17 YEARS
Registration Required
Read the month’s selected book and come talk about it with others. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Crafternoon
Wednesday, April 10 4:30–5:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 10 to 14 years
Explore a new craft medium each month.
Puzzle This!
Saturday, April 20 2:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 10 to 17 years
Work on puzzles and learn about spatial reasoning, arithmetic skills, and logic. Presented by Gateway Community Math Center.
Wednesday, April 24 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.
Tuesday, April 30 4:00–5:00 p.m.
AGES 9 TO 12 YEARS
Registration Required
Read the month’s selected book and come talk about it with others. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Doraville Library
3748 Central Avenue, Doraville, GA 30340 770.936.3852
Preschool Storytime
Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Books and Babies Storytime
Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 0 to 2 years
Stories, rhymes, movement, and songs galore.
Sensory Storytime
Thursdays, April 4, 18 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5 years
Sensory play and stories help kids develop pre-literacy skills through multiple sensory stations.
BINGO
Wednesday, April 17 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Ages 13 and up
Test your luck and win some prizes.
Family (All Ages)
Monday Craft
Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Make a new and unique craft each week: paper folding, jewelry making, painting, and more.
Dunwoody Library
5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338 770.512.4640
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Dunwoody Library.
Preschool Storytime
Mondays, April 1, 8 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 10:30–11:00 a.m. and April 3, 10, 17, 24 11:30 a.m.–Noon
Ages 18 to 36 months
Music, rhymes, activities, and more.
Ms. Kelsey’s Yoga for Children
Saturday, April 6 11:00–11:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 5 years
Children will learn basic yoga poses with fun games and activities. Bring a mat and water bottle.
Afternoon Crafts
Thursday, April 4 3:30–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 10 years
Monthly stories and crafts.
Saturdays, April 6, 20 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.
LEGO Club
Thursday, April 18 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 10 years
Practice your engineering skills at LEGO Club.
Teen Hangout — It’s Your Time!
Tuesday, April 9 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Ages 13 to 18 years
Games, movies, crafts, and activities for after school, or just catch up on homework with friends.
Friday, April 12 2:00–4:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 13 and up
Make a beautiful and easy daisy chain beaded necklace just in time for spring!
Saturday, April 27 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a discussion of the film Sense and Sensibility (1995) from the Regency period. Refreshments provided.
Art Exhibit
Through May 31 During Library Hours
Family (All Ages)
Experience the beautiful artwork of local artists. Presented by the Dunwoody Fine Arts Association.
Dunwoody Community Helpers: Mayor Lynn Deutsch
Monday, April 15 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Family (All Ages)
Stories, songs, and activities for the whole family, with special guest reader Mayor Lynn Deutsch.
Dunwoody Community Helpers:
Read with a Cop
Monday, April 22 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Family (All Ages)
Stories and activities for our little readers. Presented by the Dunwoody Police Department.
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.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, April 3 10:30–11:15 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more
Sensory Play
Wednesday, April 10 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.
Tuesday, April 30 6:30–7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 5 years
Bedtime stories and sleepy-time songs. Wear PJs and bring stuffed friends.
Monday, April 1 1:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Create a work of art with some paper and a vision.
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
Let’s Create a Picture Book
Tuesday, April 2 1:00–2:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Create your own picture book to celebrate National Picture Book Day.
Wednesday, April 3 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). Rated PG. 1h 32m.
Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
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.
Saturday, April 13 2:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Come out and create with other LEGO lovers.
Monday, April 22 1:00–2:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, music, and movement for families.
Tuesday, April 23 5:30–7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Celebrate Earth Day with a craft to give back to the earth.
4022 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034 404.244.4370
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Flat Shoals Library.
Preschool Storytime
Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays, April 2, 16, 30 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 18 to 36 months
Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.
Thursday, April 4 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 12 years
Encanto. (2021). Rated PG. 1hr 42 min.
Eclipse Celebration
Friday, April 5 11:00 a.m.–Noon
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 12 years
Celebrate the total eclipse with color changing beads and Oreo moon phases.
STEM Activities
Saturday, April 6 11:00 a.m.–Noon
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 12 years
Make lemon volcanoes, Alka-Seltzer lava lamps, jelly bean buildings, and more.
Friday, April 19 3:00–4:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 12 years
Decorate milk cartons and turn them into planters for native Georgia plants, with the help of the UGA Extension Service.
4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088 404.508.7170
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Hairston Crossing Library.
Throughout April
Ages 0 to 5 years
During Library Hours
Pick up a kit complete with everything you need to conduct storytime at home. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 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.
Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30–11:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 18 months to 5 years
Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.
Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12 years
Free play with LEGO in the Storytime Room.
Throughout April
Ages 12 to 18 years
During Library Hours
Pick up a kit with journaling supplies and mindfulness tools. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Saturday, April 20 3:00–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Author and hair care expert Yetunde Jude will explore the historical significance and contemporary impact of Black hair, tracing its evolution from pre-colonial eras to the present day. Jude is the author of The Black Hair Care Revolution: A Simple Pocket Guide to Growing & Maintaining Healthy Natural & Permed Hair
3772 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084
404.679.4408
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Northlake-Barbara Loar Library.
Toddler Time
Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Ages 18 to 36 months
Music, rhymes, activities, and more
Saturday, April 13 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 13 years
This delicious program teaches important kitchen skills for kids.
Scavenger Hunt: Spring
April 15–20
Ages 5 to 12 years
During Library Hours
Visit the Circulation Desk, get a list of clues, and begin your search.
STEAM After School:
Sculpting and Handbuilding
Thursday, April 25 4:00–4:45 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 13 years
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through reading and activities.
1569 Wellborn Road, Lithonia, GA 30058
770.482.3821
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Redan-Trotti Library.
Building Blocks
Fridays, April 12, 26 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 0 to 24 months
Play with a Purpose, Reading Time, and Circle Time for children and caregivers to develop language, motor, and social skills together.
Monday and Wednesday, April 8, 24 3:00–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 10 years
Make your own unique bookmark with Ms. Toni. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation and the Friends of the Redan-Trotti Library.
Saturdays, April 13, 27 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 7 years
Stories, songs, and more that are perfect for early readers.
Saturday, April 13 2:00–4:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 12 years
Make an easy, tasty treat. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Wednesday, April 17 3:30–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 7 to 15 years
Challenge yourself to make the best catapult. Can you throw further than your fellow builders? Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Tuesday, April 30 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.
Tuesday, April 9 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Play board games and meet other families in the area.
5137 Salem Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038 770.987.6900
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Salem-Panola Library.
Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Saturday, April 13 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Ages 5 to 10 years
Dress up in your favorite dress or suit for a Par-Tea. The program is designed to help young people with social skills, self-esteem, manners, and sharing.
Tuesday, April 30 5:30–7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 13 and up
Learn how to use the free version of Canva to create business cards and flyers so you can grow your business.
Saturday, April 6 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Family (All Ages)
Weed, prune, plant, and play in the library garden.
1917 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30032
404.286.6986
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Scott Candler Library.
Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Saturdays, April 6, 20 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.
Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 5 and up
Use your imagination with LEGO.
Wednesday, April 10 2:00–3:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 12 years
Explore STEAM topics with fellow homeschool families, with a hands-on experiment, snacks, and fun. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Wednesday, April 17 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.
Thursday, April 18 3:30–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 7 to 10 years
Sew your own cute felt dog. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Saturday, April 20 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.
Monday, April 22 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.
Tuesdays, April 2, 16 6:30–7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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.
Wednesday, April 3 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Bring an original poem, writing, or song to share.
Saturday, April 6 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.
Saturday, April 13 10:30–11:15 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Poses, mindfulness games, breath work, and meditation. Taught by certified kids’ yoga instructor. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Homework Center
593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA 30079 404.508.7174
Preschoolers
LEGO Constructors
Thursdays, April 4, 18 11:00–11:45 a.m.
Ages 3 to 6 years
Build cool structures using LEGOs.
Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Thursdays, April 11, 18, 25 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 15 years
Tutors provide individual homework help. Space is limited. Tutoring provided by Mind Bubble. Space provided by the Tobie Grant Recreation Center.
Nintendo Switch Night
Wednesday, April 24 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.
Who’s Got Game?
Monday, April 29 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Play some of your favorite board games with friends or tackle solitary games.
952 Leon Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 770.413.2020
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library.
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 18 to 36 months
Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 11:15–11:45 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Spring Break Scavenger Hunt
April 1–6 During Library Hours
Ages 5 to 18 years
Collect all the clues to find the answer to our question and win a small prize.
Beginner Coding Club
Saturday, April 13 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Ages 8 to 12 years
Want to learn to code and create your own apps and programs? Then join us for the beginner coding club. This month we will explore the benefits and reality of artificial intelligence (AI) with Jestacia Jones of E3 Tech.
LEGO Club
Saturday, April 20 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12 years
Use your imagination with LEGO.
Tuesday, April 23 6:00–7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 years and up
Paint a picture while enjoying some punch.
Tuesdays, April 2, 16 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Bring your favorite game to share, or come play one of ours.
Saturday, April 6 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Family (All Ages)
Watch cartoons and eat breakfast cereal with your family.
3123 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038 770.482.3828
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Stonecrest Library.
Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Monday, April 1 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Ages 9 to 16 years
Learn what a 3D printer is, how it works, and how to model a simple design to print. Completed prints will be sent to participants’ local library branch. No experience required.
Tuesday, April 9 5:00–6:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 10 to 17 years
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.
Saturday, April 27 2:00–3:00 p.m.
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 7 to 12 years
Build Earth-friendly structures with recycled materials.
Throughout April During Library Hours
In honor of National Poetry month, we will showcase the poems of local poets Anna Zette and Toucharose.
Saturday, April 13 10:30–11:15 a.m.
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Family (All Ages)
An interactive storytime while on the move outdoors. Take a mini hike along the PATH trail with stories and nature observation along the way.
1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033 404.679.4404
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library.
Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30–11:00 a.m.
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Ages 0 to 18 months
Stories, songs, bubbles, and fun.
Toddler Storytime
Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 11:30 a.m.–Noon
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Ages 18 to 36 months
Music, rhymes, activities, and more.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30–11:00 a.m.
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Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
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.
Tuesday, April 23 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.
Paper Marbling
Tuesday, April 9 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12 years
Learn how to make sheets of marbled paper.
Thursday, April 18 3:00–4:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12 years
Beginning readers can practice their read-aloud skills with a trained therapy dog.
Family Yoga
Saturday, April 6 10:30–11:30 a.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.
5234 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084
dekalblibrary.org
770.270.8234
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library.
Tales for Twos
Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 9:30–10:00 a.m.
Ages 18 to 36 months
Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.
Musical Mother Goose
Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 9:30–10:00 a.m.
Ages 0 to 24 months
Fingerplays, rhymes, and songs.
Wednesday, April 10 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 9 years
A book club for early chapter book readers. Pick up a copy of the book in advance at the branch.
Read to a Pet Partner
Tuesday, April 16 3:00–4:20 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 12 years
Children can practice their read-aloud skills by reading to a therapy dog from Pet Partners therapy animal program.
All ages Open Mic!
Wednesday, April 17 6:00–7:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Sign up to show off your creative talent: Perform music or comedy, recite poetry, dance, or just come listen and support your community.
Wesley Chapel-
William 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.
Learning Spaces
Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:00a.m.–Noon
Ages 0 to 5 years
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.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Preschool Crafts
Saturday, April 27 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.
LEGO Club
Mondays, April 8, 29 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 6 to 12 years
Build and create amazing things with LEGO. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Kids Crafts
Wednesday, April 10 3:30–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 12 years
Join us for some craftastic fun.
Saturday, April 13 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 12 years
Grab your popcorn and blankets, and enjoy a family movie. Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (2022). Rated PG. 1h 46m.
Monday, April 22 3:30–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 12 years
Create an Earth Day-inspired popsicle lantern.
Wednesday, April 24 3:30–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 8 years
A book club for beginning readers with discussion, games, and crafts.
Wednesday, April 3 3:30–4:30 p.m.
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Ages 13 to 18 years
Create one of a kind magnets featuring some of your favorite super heroes. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Monday, April 15 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Ages 13 to 18 years
Play trivia. Win prizes. Have Fun.
Monday, April 29 5:00–6:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 14 to 18 years
It’s Real is real talk to high school students about mental health and the resources that can help. The “It’s Real” program is provided by the Georgia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Ages
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.
Saturday, April 6 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.
Monday, April 8 5:00–6:00 p.m.
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Ages 12 to 18 years
Join other fans to watch and discuss anime, talk about comics and manga, and have fun.
Monday and Wednesday, April 8, 10 6:00–7:45 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 14 to 19 years
Learn about the Data for Good summer program in this drop-in information session. The Data for Good summer program is a seven-week training opportunity where teens learn and get hands-on experience with the science of data visualization. Each teen completing the program will receive a $500 honorarium. Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2024. Support provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the DeKalb Library Foundation.
Tuesday, April 23 6:30–7:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 9 to 13 years
The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton. First 15 people registered will receive a free copy of the book courtesy of DeKalb Library Foundation.
Saturday, April 27 2:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 7 to 12 years
Play games freely available online with friends.
Saturday, April 6
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Agnes Scott College at the Bradley Observatory 141 E College Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
DeKalb County Public Library has partnered with Agnes Scott College for a special family program about this rare event. Dr. Hubbard-James, assistant professor of astronomy, will give a brief lecture about eclipses. Participants will then see a planetarium show and take a tour of the Beck Telescope in the Bradley Observatory. Please note that the observatory tour will involve stairs, and may not be accessible to all program participants.
Wednesday, April 10 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Mason Mill Park
1406–1458 McConnell Dr., Decatur, GA 30033
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Family (All Ages)
Learn about our surroundings on a hike through Mason Mill Park. Led by Jason, a Tucker librarian and wildlife ecologist. Meet near the South Peachtree Creek PATH trailhead
Decatur
215 Sycamore Street
Decatur, GA 30030
404.370.3070
9 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
9 a.m.–6 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Brookhaven
1242 N. Druid Hills Road
Atlanta, GA 30319
678.858.3905
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon. & Tues.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wed.–Sat.
Chamblee
4115 Clairmont Road
Chamblee, GA 30341
770.936.1380
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Clarkston
951 N. Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA 30021
404.508.7175
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
County Line-Ellenwood
4331 River Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294
404.241.1668
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Covington
3500 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
404.508.7180
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Doraville
3748 Central Avenue
Doraville, GA 30340
770.936.3852
10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Sat.
Noon–8 p.m. Tuesday
Closed Friday
Dunwoody
5339 ChambleeDunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
770.512.4640
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Embry Hills
3733 Chamblee-Tucker Road
Chamblee, GA 30341
770.270.8230
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon. & Tues.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wed.–Sat.
Flat Shoals
4022 Flat Shoals Parkway
Decatur, GA 30034
404.244.4370
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Gresham
2418 Gresham Road SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
404.244.4374
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon. & Tues.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wed.–Sat.
Hairston Crossing
4911 Redan Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
404.508.7170
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Lithonia-Davidson
6821 Church Street
Lithonia, GA 30058
770.482.3820
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon. & Tues.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wed.–Sat.
Northlake-Barbara Loar
3772 LaVista Road
Tucker, GA 30084
404.679.4408
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Redan-Trotti
1569 Wellborn Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
770.482.3821
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Salem-Panola
5137 Salem Road
Stonecrest, GA 30038
770.987.6900
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Scott Candler
1917 Candler Road
Decatur, GA 30032
404.286.6986
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Stone MountainSue Kellogg
952 Leon Street
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
770.413.2020
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Stonecrest
3123 Klondike Road
Stonecrest, GA 30038
770.482.3828
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Toco Hill-Avis G.
Williams
1282 McConnell Drive
Decatur, GA 30033
404.679.4404
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer
5234 LaVista Road
Tucker, GA 30084
770.270.8234
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Wesley ChapelWilliam C. Brown
2861 Wesley Chapel Road Decatur, GA 30034
404.286.6980
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sat.
Scottdale-Tobie Grant 593 Parkdale Drive Scottdale, GA 30079
404.508.7174
10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Wed.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs.–Fri.
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat.