DEKALB COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Schedule of Programs for Children and Teens September 2024
Inside
Storytimes, Building Blocks, Sensory Play, and More.
Come to one of our programs to get children ready to read, write, and become resilient.
Holiday Closings
All branches will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.
Youth Services Staff
Brookhaven
Marcie Helms
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
Mandy Finch
Lithonia-Davidson
Wendy Herbert
Northlake-Barbara Loar
Mya McCoy
Redan-Trotti
Emilee Sawicki
Salem-Panola
Courtney Nix
Ashley Walker
Scott Candler
Ruthie Metzler
Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center
Jared Bush
Charity Ivey
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg
Rosie Robledo
Stonecrest
Kate McAlister
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer
Jason Beyer
Elisabeth Harris
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown
Angela Morris
Shakira McCoy
Schedule of Programs for Children and Teens
Table of Contents
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten encourages parents and caregivers to provide positive and nurturing early experiences by reading aloud to their children regularly. Visit any DeKalb County Public Library branch to receive the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten participation kit. Each kit includes a reusable book bag, free starter book, reading log, and reading tips and recommendations. You can also track progress on Beanstack. Sign up at dekalblibrary.beanstack.org. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
100 Books Before Graduation
For readers between the ages of 13 to 18, take the 100 Books Before Graduation challenge! Reading can provide stress relief, increase empathy, improve vocabulary, and develop writing skills. Participants who reach different challenge milestones will receive rewards like a ring light, an insulated mug, a stylish enamel pin, and more. Complete the challenge and be entered into a drawing for an iPad Pro. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation. Sign up at dekalblibrary.beanstack.org.
StoryLine
Storytime is Now Just a Phone Call Away!
The Library has a dial-a-story service called StoryLine. StoryLine offers a wide range of stories read by our Youth Services Librarians for children and families at any time of the day. Selected stories can be found in the library’s print and eBook collection of children’s books, and are available for checkout. Call us at 404.370.3070, press 7, choose between a story in English or in Spanish, and listen.
Raising Resilience
All kids are born with the capacity to become resilient — the ability to handle life’s ups and downs — but they need help along the way. Search for Raising Resilience at dekalblibrary.org for recommended books and links to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Strong4Life website to learn how to raise a resilient child. These resources are provided in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
DeKalb Library Foundation
The DeKalb Library Foundation supports the DeKalb County Public Library beyond tax dollars. Funding allows for special summer reading programs, craft programs, book clubs, and so much more! To learn more about DeKalb Library Foundation, visit dekalblibraryfoundation.org
Practice Reading Skills
On-Demand Tutoring, Homework Help, Test Prep, and More
eBooks and Audiobooks
Organize Research and Projects
Tablets with Pre-Loaded Learning Apps
Read-Along Picture Books
Brookhaven Library
1242 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30319
Chamblee Library
4115 Clairmont Road, Chamblee, GA 30341
678.858.3905
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Brookhaven Library.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Songs and Stories with Mr. Adam
Wednesday, September 11 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Mr. Adam will play the ukulele and guitar and share stories.
Children
Monster Scavenger Hunt
September 16–November 2 During Library Hours
Children (All Ages)
Spooky season starts now. Find all the silly monsters hiding around the Children’s Area and win a prize. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
LEGO Afternoon
Wednesday, September 18
Ages 5 to 10 years
Build LEGO creations with other enthusiasts.
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Art Class
Wednesday, September 25 3:00–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 12 years
Create a piece of art inspired by Paul Klee’s painting “Cat and Bird.” Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
770.936.1380
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Chamblee Library.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Mondays, September 9, 23 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Toddler Time
Tuesdays, September 10, 24 11:00–11:45 a.m.
Ages 18 to 36 months
Music, rhymes, activities, and more.
Children and Tweens
LEGO Day at Chamblee
Thursdays,
September 5, 12, 19, 26 During Library Hours
Ages 5 to 12 years
Create your best LEGO designs.
Teens
Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons
Saturdays, September 14, 28 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Ages 12 to 18 years
Invite your friends and bring snacks along with everything you need to play Magic: The Gathering or Dungeons & Dragons.
Clarkston Library
951 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021
404.508.7175
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Clarkston Library.
Children
Kids Yoga
Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18 4:15–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 12 years
Led by a children’s yoga expert. This is a Raising Resilience program with support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
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.
Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, September 3, 17 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Children and Tweens
Dominoes Club
Wednesday, September 18 5:30–6:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 10 to 12 years
Build and topple fantastic domino chains. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family (All Ages)
Jell-O and a Movie
Saturday, September 14 2:00–3:45 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Watch a kid-friendly movie and have some Jell-O, complete with toppings. Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024). Rated PG. 1h 33m. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Covington Library
3500 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032 404.508.7180
Family (All Ages)
Art in the Neighborhood — Theatre
Saturday, September 14 Noon–2:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
A fundamental introduction to various art forms, including painting, spoken word, and drama.
Decatur Library
215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030
404.370.3070
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Decatur Library.
Limited, free parking is available at the Decatur Library. See decaturga.com for other parking options.
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Tots and Tales
Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24 10:00–10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 2 to 3 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Books and Babies Storytime
Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25 10:00–10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 0 to 12 months
Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun.
Toddler Storytime
Mondays, September 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00–10:30 a.m.
Ages 1 to 2 years
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
Preschool Storytime
Mondays, September 9, 16, 23, 30 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Children and Tweens
Scavenger Hunt: Fall Fun!
Throughout September During Library Hours
Children (All Ages)
Find as many fall items as you can in the Children’s Department, and learn some fun facts along the way.
Eager Readers Book Club
Tuesday, September 10 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
Family Yoga
Saturdays, September 14, 28 4:00–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 7 years
Enjoy playful poses, engaging mindfulness games, breath work, and meditation. Taught by a certified kids’ yoga instructor.
September 14: Authenticity
September 28: Fall
Chess for Beginners
Monday, September 16 4:00–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 7 to 12 years
Learn about the different chess pieces and how to set up the board, then begin playing. Must attend all program sessions: September 16, October 14, and November 18. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Come Play Chess!
Mondays, September 16, 30 4:00–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 8 to 12 years
Bring your best moves, and play a match or two. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Book Buddies Book Club
Tuesday, September 17 4:00–5:00
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.
Crafternoon
Tuesday, September 17 4:30–6:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 10 to 14 years
Felt-sewing fun. Beginners welcome. Supplies provided.
Bits and Bots
Saturday, September 21
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 7 to 12 years
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Explore robotics and electronics using Ozobots, Cubelets, Dot and Dash robots, and more. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Book Bunch Book Club
Tuesday, September 24 4:00–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 9 to 12 years
Read the month’s selected book and come talk about it with others. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Teens
Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Saturday, September 7 2:00–3:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 13 to 17 years
Need volunteer hours? Help the library get ready for fall by assembling Take & Make craft kits.
YA Author Aiden Thomas Shares
Celestial Monsters
Monday, September 9 7:00–8:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Join Georgia Center for the Book for an evening with Aiden Thomas to celebrate the second (and final) book in the Sunbearer Duology, Celestial Monsters. Aiden will be in conversation with fellow YA author Mark Oshiro.
Books Plus Book Club
Tuesday, September 10 4:00–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 12 to 17 years
Read the month’s selected book and come talk about it with others. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Rainbow Reads Book Club
Wednesday, September 25 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.
Family (All Ages)
Ann Patchett & Robin Preiss Glasser
Present The Verts
Tuesday, September 24 6:00–7:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church Decatur
308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Join the Georgia Center for the Book, Conversations at First Baptist Church Decatur, and Little Shop of Stories for a family friendly event with author Ann Patchett and illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser, as they share their latest picture book collaboration, The Verts: A Story of Introverts and Extroverts. This event for readers of all ages will be held in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church Decatur.
Let’s Visit a Fire Station!
Thursday, September 26 10:30–11:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Children (All Ages)
We will meet at the library for storytime with a firefighter, and then walk to visit the Decatur Fire Station.
Doraville Library
3748 Central Avenue, Doraville, GA 30340
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Books and Babies Storytime
Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 0 to 2 years
Stories, rhymes, movement, and songs galore.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Sensory Play
Friday, September 6 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Ages 2 to 5 years
Sensory play helps kids develop pre-literacy skills through multiple sensory stations.
Teens
Chess Club
Saturday, September 21 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Ages 13 and up
Practice your chess skills and learn more about the game while enjoying some pizza! Funding provided by the City of Doraville.
Dunwoody Library
5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
770.512.4640
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Dunwoody Library.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Ms. Kelsey’s Yoga for Children
Saturday, September 28 11:00–11:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 5 years
Learn basic yoga poses with fun games and activities. Bring a mat and water bottle.
Children
Read to a Therapy Dog
Saturday, September 21 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.
Teens
Friendship Bracelets 101
Saturday, September 28 2:00–4:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 13 and up
Learn how to make a knotted bracelet, also called a friendship bracelet.
Embry Hills Library
3733 Chamblee-Tucker Road, Chamblee, GA 30341
770.270.8230
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Embry Hills Library.
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, September 4 10:30–11:15 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more
Sensory Play
Wednesday, September 11 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, September 18 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Ages 0 to 24 months
Building Blocks provides an environment for children and caregivers to begin to develop language, motor, and social skills together.
DIY: Paper Piano
Saturday, September 14 1:00–2:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 13 to 18 years
Craft a paper piano to celebrate National Piano Month in September.
Family (All Ages)
Connecting with Others Paint Party: Raising Resilience Edition
Tuesday, September 3 6:00–7:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Connect with others, experience a boost to your happiness, and raise your resilience. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Whole Grain Mosaic
Tuesday, September 10 5:30–7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Celebrate Whole Grains Month with a craft using a variety of whole grains.
Homeschool @ Embry Hills Library
Fridays, September 13, 27 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Activities for you to interact and engage with other homeschoolers.
National Hispanic Heritage Inspired Bookmarks
Tuesday, September 24 5:30–6:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Create a special bookmark to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Flat Shoals Library
4022 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Flat Shoals Library.
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Building Blocks
Tuesdays, September 3, 17 11:00–11:45 a.m.
Ages 0 to 24 months
Building Blocks provides an environment for children and caregivers to begin to develop language, motor, and social skills together.
Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, September 18 6:30–7:00 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Bedtime stories and sleepy-time songs. Wear PJs and bring stuffed friends.
Toddler Process Painting
Friday, September 20 10:30–11:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 1 to 5 years
Build fine motor skills for toddlers and preschoolers by practicing watercolor painting.
Children, Tweens, and Teens
Totally Awesome Totes!
Saturday, September 7 11:00 a.m.–Noon
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 10 to 16 years
Design your own canvas tote with paint, stencils, rubber stamps, patches, and more!
Hour of Code
Wednesdays, September 11, 25 4:30–5:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 12 and up
Come in and practice coding together using our mobile lab.
Crochet 101: Create a Bracelet
Tuesday, September 24 3:00–4:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 8 to 12 years
Learn basic stitches such as the chain stitch and single crochet to create your own bracelet.
Gresham Library
2418 Gresham Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
404.244.4374
Lithonia-Davidson Library
6821 Church Street, Lithonia, GA 30058
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the LithoniaDavidson Library.
Children
Tasty Cookie Art
Saturday, September 21 1:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Children (All Ages)
Come and enjoy decorating and designing cookies with icing and sprinkles. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Wednesdays, September 4, 25 Noon–12:30 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Family (All Ages)
Punch and Paint
Saturdays, September 7, 21 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Sip punch as you paint a pre-printed canvas. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
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.
Family (All Ages)
Friends of the Hairston Crossing Library
Children’s Book Sale
Saturday, September 21 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Shop a wide selection of books for children and teens.
Family
(All Ages)
2nd Annual Back to School Jamboree and Ice Cream Social
Monday, September 9 5:30–6:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Families (All Ages)
The Library welcomes back jazz musician Mr. Bosman for our 2nd Annual Back to School Jamboree and Ice Cream Social. Register for a library card, make crafts, and enjoy ice cream and giveaways. 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.
Babies and Toddlers
Baby Babbles Storytime
Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24 9:30–10:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 0 to 18 months
Storytelling, singing, and playtime.
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30–11:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 18 to 36 months
Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.
Music Therapy with Anya
Thursday, September 12 12:45–1:15 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 18 months
A fun and interactive program designed and led by a boardcertified music therapist, with the goal to help children with social, motor, and communication skills.
Teens
Libraries & Dragons
Saturday, September 14 1:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 13 to 18 years
Join Game Master Elijah for a one-shot D&D campaign.
Redan-Trotti Library
1569 Wellborn Road, Lithonia, GA 30058
770.482.3821
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Redan-Trotti Library.
Babies and Preschoolers
Building Blocks
Fridays, September 13, 27 11:00–11:45 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.
Early Readers Storytime
Saturday, September 28 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 7 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Children, Tweens, and Teens
Book Character Elections: Super Series
Throughout September During Library Hours
Children (All Ages)
Children can make their voice heard in the book character elections. Stop by, enter the voting booth, and cast your vote.
Reading Ranger Storytime
Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 7 years
A fun storytime led by local park rangers Ms. Rachel and Ms. Sherrie.
Gateway Community Math Center: Magic with Math
Wednesday, September 11 3:30–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 10 to 16 years
Amaze your friends with a variety of mind-reading tricks based on simple mathematics.
Just Dance — K-Pop
Thursdays, September 12, 26 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 12 to 18 years
Show your skills and dance to some of your favorite K-Pop hits. K-Pop giveaways and Korean snacks will be available for all program participants.
Crafts with Ms. Toni: DIY Instruments
Thursday, September 12 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 28 2:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 12 years
Make your own instrument and rock out. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Read to a Therapy Dog
Saturday, September 14 11:00 a.m.–Noon
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 12 years
Beginning readers can practice their skills with a trained therapy dog.
Financial Aid 101
Tuesday, September 17 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 15 and up
Participants will receive a general overview of how to pay for college, and learn about HOPE scholarships, grants, and federal aid. Presented by the Georgia Student Finance Commission.
LEGO STEAM: Zip Line Survival
Wednesday, September 18 3:30–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 7 to 15 years
Build a creation to send your LEGO minifigure safely and quickly down the zip line. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Gateway Community Math Center:
Get Your Game On
Wednesday, September 25
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 10 to 16 years
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Play games that require mathematical reasoning and predict possible outcomes.
Family (All Ages)
Family Board Game Night
Monday, September 16 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Play some classic board games or try something new while enjoying snacks and music.
Salem-Panola Library
5137 Salem Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Salem-Panola Library.
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Sensory
Play
Saturday, September 28 10:00–10:30 a.m.
Ages 1 to 5 years
Songs, activities, and more to engage the senses and develop language and motor skills.
Tweens and Teens
Graphic Novel Club
Monday, September 9 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Ages 8 to 12 years
Hang out with other graphic novel fans to discuss your favorites, get suggestions about new books, and make crafts.
Anime Club
Tuesday, September 10 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Ages 13 to 17 years
Hype up your favorite anime and manga at the library.
Family (All Ages)
Family Storytime
Saturday, September 28 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Family (All Ages)
Stories, rhymes, music, and movement for the entire family.
Scott Candler Library
1917 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30032
404.286.6986
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Scott Candler Library.
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Sensory Play
Mondays, September 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Saturday, September 21 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.
Children and Tweens
LEGO Club
Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Ages 5 and up
We provide all the LEGO pieces, and you provide the imagination.
Read to Grant the Therapy Dog
Thursday, September 5 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12 years
Beginning readers can practice their skills with a trained therapy dog.
Homeschool STEAM Club
Wednesday, September 11 11:00 a.m.–Noon
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.
Kids Sewing
Thursday, September 12 3:30–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 7 to 10 years
Hand sew a cute creation to take home. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Beginning Reader Book Club
Monday, September 16 3:30–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 8 years
Read a book together, eat snacks, and do an activity. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Kids Punch & Paint
Saturday, September 21 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.
Homeschool Drop-In
Wednesday, September 25 10:00 a.m.–Noon
Ages 5 to 12 years
Spend time with fellow homeschool families and work on schoolwork. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family (All Ages)
Family Game Night
Tuesday, September 10 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Play classic games with your family. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family Yoga Class
Saturdays, September 14, 28 2:30–3:15 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Playful poses, engaging mindfulness games, breath work, and meditation. Taught by a certified kids’ yoga instructor. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Library 101: Get to Know Your Library
Monday, September 30 5:30–6:15 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Learn more about what you can get with your library card. Win prizes, eat snacks, and make a craft!
Scottdale-Tobie Grant
Homework Center
593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA 30079
404.508.7174
Children, Tweens, and Teens
Mind Bubble Tutoring
Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 15 years
Get help with homework or receive one-on-one tutoring. Service provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
LEGO Constructors
Thursdays, September 5, 19 11:00–11:45 a.m.
Ages 3 to 6 years
Build towers, houses, and other cool structures using LEGOs.
Nintendo Switch Night
Friday, September 20 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 to 16 years
Play some of the most popular video games. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family (All Ages)
Who’s Got Game?
Monday, September 9 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Play some of your favorite board games with friends or tackle solitary games.
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library
952 Leon Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
770.413.2020
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library.
Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 18 to 36 months
Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25 11:15–11:45 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Children, Tweens, and Teens
Stone Mountain Chess Club
Wednesdays, September 4, 18 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Ages 13 years and up
Join the Stone Mountain Chess Club. All skill levels are welcome.
Sew a Forest Animal
Saturday, September 7 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Ages 7 to 12 years
Hand sew a cute forest animal.
Kids Punch &
Paint
Tuesday, September 10 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Ages 5 years and up
Paint a picture while enjoying some punch.
LEGO Club
Saturday, September 21 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12 years
Use your imagination with LEGO.
Family (All Ages)
Family Game Night
Tuesdays, September 3, 17 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Bring your favorite game to share, or come play one of ours.
Stonecrest Library
3123 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038 770.482.3828
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Stonecrest Library.
Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Children and Tweens
STEAM Saturday: Pirate Boat Float
Saturday, September 28 2:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 12 years
A nautical-themed engineering challenge where you’ll use foil to craft boats that can float all your pirate treasure. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family (All Ages)
Filling in Colors with Graffiti Class Atl. Throughout September During Library Hours
Graffiti Class Atl. will showcase a collaborative graffiti art display, presented by Malcolm Turpin.
Stonecrest Cinema Series — Star Trek Marathon
Friday, September 6 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate National Star Trek Day at the library by watching episodes from the first season of the original television series.
Hiking Storytime
Saturday, September 14 10:00–11:15 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
We’ll take a mini hike along the PATH trail with stories and nature observation, weather permitting.
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
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033
404.679.4404
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library.
Family (All Ages)
Storytime With Ms. Ellen
Wednesday, September 4 10:00–10:30 a.m.
Family (All Ages)
Family storytime, led by teaching artist and former DeKalb County School District librarian Ellen Gadberry. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family Yoga
Saturday, September 7 2:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Playful poses, engaging mindfulness games, breath work, and meditation. Taught by a certified kids’ yoga instructor.
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library
5234 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084
770.270.8234
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library.
Babies and Toddlers
Tales for Twos
Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24 9:30–10:00 a.m.
Ages 18 to 36 months
Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.
Musical Mother Goose
Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25 9:30–10:00 a.m.
Ages 0 to 24 months
Fingerplays, rhymes, and songs.
Children
Eager Readers Book Club
Wednesday, September 11 4:00–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 6 years
A book club for beginner readers with discussion, activities, and snacks.
Read to a Pet Partner
Tuesday, September 17 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.
Tweens and Teens
Young Adult Graphic Novel Book Club
Wednesday, September 25 6:00–7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 10 to 15 years
Coraline by Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell. Come for discussion, an activity, and snacks.
Family (All Ages)
All Ages Open Mic
Wednesday, September 4 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Sign up to perform music, poetry, dance, comedy, or pretty much anything! Or just come listen and support your community.
Chalk on the Sidewalk
Saturday, September 14 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Decorate our sidewalks for the fall and help make our library a welcoming space.
Wesley ChapelWilliam C. Brown Library
2861 Wesley Chapel Road. Decatur, GA 30034
404.286.6980
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library.
Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, September 10, 17 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Children, Tweens, and Teens
Play Would You Rather
Throughout September 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Ages 11 to 18 years
Each week brings a new question. Cast your vote in the Teen Section.
The Wordsmiths Teen Writing Club
Tuesdays, September 3, 17 4:30–5:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Grades 6 through 12
Learn new techniques to hone creative writing skills, and share your work with others.
Library Boggle
September 9–30 During Library Hours
Ages 12 to 18 years
Make words, win prizes. Highest word scorers will win book prizes. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Learning Spaces
Mondays, September 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00 a.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.
Ultimate Uno
Monday, September 9 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Ages 11 to 18 years
Play UNO original, UNO Flip, UNO Wild, and UNO No Mercy! Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Early Bird Book Club
Wednesday, September 11 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 6 to 8 years
A book club for beginning readers with games and crafts.
Plot Buddies
Saturdays, September 14, 28 11:00 a.m.–Noon
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 8 to 12 years
A club for beginning and aspiring young writers to develop their writing technique and find other creatives to read their work.
LEGO Club
Mondays, September 16, 23 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 6 to 12 years
We provide the LEGOs. You provide the imagination. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Book Worms
Wednesday, September 18 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Ages 8 to 10 years
A book club for early chapter book readers with discussion, games, and crafts.
Banned Books Week Trivia Challenge
September 23–28 During Library Hours
Ages 13 and up
Can you name the title and author of these classic novels which have been the subject of ban and challenge attempts? You may win a prize.
Introduction to Speed Puzzling
Wednesday, September 25 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 28 2:30–3:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 12 and up
Learn what speed puzzling is all about and practice on 100, 250, and 500-piece puzzles.
Fractured Utopia: A Dystopian Book Club
Monday, September 30 5:30–6:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 12 to 18 years
Snowglobe by Soyoung Park. If you enjoy books like The Maze Runner, Hunger Games or The 5th Wave, then this new book club is for you.
Family (All Ages)
Berry Robinson and The Shade of Generosity Author Talk
Saturday, September 7 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Meet author Berry Robinson as he discusses his children’s book, The Shade of Generosity
Online Programs
Teen Zine: Open Submissions
Through October 17
Ages 12 to 18 years
Submit your art and writing to be published in Between the Stacks. The theme for this issue is all things spooky, and the zine will be available for viewing the week of Halloween. Submissions must be your own original work. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation. Find details on online events calendar.
Hour of Code: Hello World
Thursday, September 5 3:30–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 8 to 12 years
Say hello to the world of computer science with an introductory activity that equips students with the basic coding skills and confidence to create apps.
Anime Club
Monday, September 9
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 12 to 18 years
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Join other fans to watch and discuss anime, talk about comics and manga, and have fun.
Project LIT Middle Grade Book Club
Tuesday, September 10 6:00–7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 9 to 13 years
The First Rule of Climate Club by Carrie Firestone. First 15 people registered will receive a free copy of the book courtesy of DeKalb Library Foundation.
Hour of Code: 3D T-Rex Game
Thursday, September 19 3:30–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 8 to 12 years
Code a 3D T-Rex game compatible with computers, tablets, phones, and VR.
Resilient Reads Book Club
Thursday, September 26 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Grades 6 through 12
Pick up a subscription pack and participate in discussions involving diverse characters with the ability to handle life’s ups and downs. This program is in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life and supported by DeKalb Library Foundation.