DEKALB COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Schedule of Programs for Children and Teens October 2024
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Find a cozy corner to read a book, and have fun at autumn programs and events at the library.
Youth Services Staff
Brookhaven
Marcie Helms
Chamblee
Kim Chamberlain
Kristi Gregory
Clarkston
Jordan Curtis
County Line-Ellenwood
Jessica Jackson
Covington
Annalise Hagen
Decatur
Colleen Ferketish
Mia Manekofsky
Lauren Tennyson
Doraville
Austin Dalbo
Sloane Frederick
Dunwoody
Nicole Hercules-Provence
Embry Hills
Erica Luke
Flat Shoals
Sarah Alnakdali
Gresham
Kimberly Hall
Hairston Crossing
Celeste Maffei
Lithonia-Davidson
Wendy Herbert
Northlake-Barbara Loar
Mya McCoy
Redan-Trotti
Emilee Sawicki
Salem-Panola
Courtney Nix
Ashley Walker
Scott Candler
Ruthie Metzler
Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center
Jared Bush
Charity Ivey
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg
Rosie Robledo
Stonecrest
Kate McAlister
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams
Brooke Gable
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer
Jason Beyer
Elisabeth Harris
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown
Angela Morris
Shakira McCoy
Schedule of Programs for Children and Teens Table of Contents
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, 100 Books Before Graduation, StoryLine, Raising Resilience, and DeKalb Library Foundation 1 Branch programs 3
For programs with this icon , check our online calendar or contact branch for registration details. Registration opening dates vary and may occur after this guide’s publication.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten encourages parents and caregivers to provide positive and nurturing early experiences by reading aloud to their children regularly. Visit any DeKalb County Public Library branch to receive the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten participation kit. Each kit includes a reusable book bag, free starter book, reading log, and reading tips and recommendations. You can also track progress on Beanstack. Sign up at dekalblibrary.beanstack.org. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
100 Books Before Graduation
For readers between the ages of 13 to 18, take the 100 Books Before Graduation challenge! Reading can provide stress relief, increase empathy, improve vocabulary, and develop writing skills. Participants who reach different challenge milestones will receive rewards like a ring light, an insulated mug, a stylish enamel pin, and more. Complete the challenge and be entered into a drawing for an iPad Pro. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation. Sign up at dekalblibrary.beanstack.org.
StoryLine
Storytime is Now Just a Phone Call Away!
The Library has a dial-a-story service called StoryLine. StoryLine offers a wide range of stories read by our Youth Services Librarians for children and families at any time of the day. Selected stories can be found in the library’s print and eBook collection of children’s books, and are available for checkout. Call us at 404.370.3070, press 7, choose between a story in English or in Spanish, and listen.
Raising Resilience
All kids are born with the capacity to become resilient — the ability to handle life’s ups and downs — but they need help along the way. Search for Raising Resilience at dekalblibrary.org for recommended books and links to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Strong4Life website to learn how to raise a resilient child. These resources are provided in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
DeKalb Library Foundation
The DeKalb Library Foundation supports the DeKalb County Public Library beyond tax dollars. Funding allows for special summer reading programs, craft programs, book clubs, and so much more! To learn more about DeKalb Library Foundation, visit dekalblibraryfoundation.org
Practice Reading Skills
On-Demand
eBooks and Audiobooks
Organize Research and Projects
Tablets with Pre-Loaded Learning Apps
Read-Along Picture Books
Brookhaven Library
1242 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30319
678.858.3905
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Brookhaven Library.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Songs and Stories with Mr. Adam
Wednesday, October 9 10:30–11:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 5 years
Mr. Adam will play the ukulele and guitar and share stories.
Children
Monster Scavenger Hunt
Through November 2 During Library Hours
Children (All Ages)
Find all the silly monsters hiding around the Children’s Area and win a prize. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
LEGO Afternoon
Wednesday, October 16
Ages 5 to 10 years
Build LEGO creations with other enthusiasts.
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Chamblee Library
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Chamblee Library.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Mondays, October 7, 21 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Toddler Time
Tuesdays, October 8, 22 11:00–11:45 a.m.
Ages 18 to 36 months
Music, rhymes, activities, and more.
Children and Tweens
LEGO Day at Chamblee
Thursdays,
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 During Library Hours
Ages 5 to 12 years
Create your best LEGO designs.
Halloween Craft Palooza @ Chamblee!
October 21–26 During Library Hours
Create a Halloween decoration to take home.
Teens
Achieving Admission with Your College Application Essay
Saturday, October 5 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Writing coach and editor Wayne South Smith shares his expertise to help you write your best college application essay. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons
Saturdays, October 12, 26 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Ages 12 to 18 years
Invite your friends and bring 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, October 2, 9 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.
Outdoor Kids Yoga
Wednesdays, October 16, 23, 30 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. In case of inclement weather, Outdoor Yoga will be canceled.
County Line-Ellenwood Library
4331 River Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the County LineEllenwood Library.
Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, October 8 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years Stories, songs, and more.
Children and Tweens
Fun Art: Halloween Slime
Wednesday, October 9 5:30–6:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 12 years
Make colorful slime and start your Halloween festivities early. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Covington Library
3500 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032
Teens
404.508.7180
From Mourning Veils to Veiled Mourning
Saturday, October 19 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Join author Kate Sweeney for a tour of nineteenth-century American death culture and discover how the Victorians invented nearly everything we think of when we think “mourning.” Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family (All Ages)
Fall Monster Cinema: Hotel Transylvania Edition
Saturdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 3:00–4:30 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Bring your lunch or light snacks.
October 5: Hotel Transylvania (2012). Rated PG. 1h 31m.
October 12: Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015). Rated PG. 1h 29m.
October 19: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018). Rated PG. 1h 37m.
October 26: Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania (2022). Rated PG. 1h 27m.
Art in the Neighborhood — Wearable Art: T-Shirts
Saturday, October 12 Noon–2:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Bring a plain T-shirt and turn it into a unique piece of wearable art.
Fall Break Cinema: Spooky Movies
October 14–18 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Bring your lunch or light snacks.
October 14: Haunted Mansion (2023). Rated PG-13. 2h 3m.
October 15: The Witches (1990). Rated PG. 1h 31m.
October 16: Monster House (2006). Rated PG. 1h 31m.
October 17: Goosebumps (2015). Rated PG. 1h 43m.
October 18: Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018). Rated PG. 1h 30m.
Fall Cinema: Silver Screen —
Classic Monsters Triple Feature
Thursday, October 31 12:30–5:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Bring your lunch or light snacks.
11:00 a.m.: Frankenstein (1931). Rated TV-PG. 1h 10m.
12:30 p.m.: The Invisible Man (1933). Rated TV-PG. 1h 11m.
2:00 p.m.: Dracula (1931). Rated TV-14. 1h 15m.
3:30 p.m.: The Mummy (1932). Rated TV-PG. 1h 13m.
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, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:00–10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 2 to 3 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Books and Babies Storytime
Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00–10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 0 to 12 months
Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun.
Toddler Storytime
Mondays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00–10:30 a.m.
Ages 1 to 2 years
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
Preschool Storytime
Mondays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Children and Tweens
Eager Readers Book Club
Tuesday, October 8 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
Chess for Beginners — Part Two
Monday, October 14
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 7 to 12 years
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Family Yoga — Halloween
Saturday, October 26 4:00–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 7 years
Learn about the different chess pieces and how to set up the board, then begin playing. Participants must have attended part one on September 16. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Come Play Chess!
Mondays, October 14, 28 4:00–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 8 to 12 years
Bring your best moves, and play a match or two. Coaching provided on October 28. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Book Buddies Book Club
Tuesday, October 15 4:00–5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 7 to 8 years
A book club for early chapter book readers with discussion, games, and crafts. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation
Bits and Bots
Saturday, October 19
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.
Spooky Sews
Tuesday, October 22
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 8 to 12 years
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Use simple sewing stitches to create a cute Halloween felt craft.
Enjoy playful poses, engaging mindfulness games, breath work, and meditation. Taught by a certified kids’ yoga instructor. Registration begin on October 12.
Book Bunch Book Club
Tuesday, October 29
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 9 to 12 years
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Read the month’s selected book and come talk about it with others. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Teens
Books Plus Book Club
Tuesday, October 8
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 12 to 17 years
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Read the month’s selected book and come talk about it with others. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Silent Book Club for Teens
Monday, October 21 5:00–6:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 13 to 18 years
Enjoy the cozy reading atmosphere, as you gather with others to read a book of your choice, silently.
Shadow Box Halloween Pumpkins
Wednesday, October 23 5:30–6:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 12 to 17 years
Decorate your own carved-out plastic pumpkin.
Rainbow Reads Book Club
Wednesday, October 30 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)
Magic!
Tuesday, October 29 6:30–7:15 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
A magical evening with magician Ken Scott.
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
Doraville Library
3748
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Books and Babies Storytime
Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 0 to 2 years
Stories, rhymes, movement, and songs galore.
Preschool
Storytime
Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Sensory Play
Friday, October 4 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, October 19
Ages 13 and up
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Practice your chess skills and learn more about the game while enjoying some pizza! Funding provided by the City of Doraville.
Family (All Ages)
Author Talk with Peter Brown
Wednesday, October 9 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Family (All Ages)
Peter Brown (author of The Wild Robot trilogy) will be at the Doraville Library for a presentation and book signing. Books will be available for purchase.
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
Storytime with Ms. Ellen
Tuesdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30–11:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Storytime led by teaching artist and former DeKalb County School District librarian Ellen Gadberry. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Ms. Kelsey’s Yoga for Children
Saturday, October 26 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.
Children
Read to a Therapy Dog
Saturday, October 19 2:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 10 years
Beginning readers can practice their read-aloud skills with a trained therapy dog. In partnership with CAREing Paws therapy dogs.
Teens
Build Your Own Beaded Pen
Saturday, October 5 2:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 13 to 18 years
No experience necessary. Supplies provided.
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, October 2 10:30–11:15 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more
Sensory Play
Wednesday, October 9 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, October 16 10:30–11:15 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 0 to 24 months
Building Blocks provides an environment for children and caregivers to begin to develop language, motor, and social skills together.
Family (All Ages)
Connecting with Others Masquerade Party: Raising Resilience Edition
Tuesday, October 1 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.
Family Storytime
Wednesday, October 2 1:00–1:45 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, music, and movement for the entire family.
Family Tree
Tuesday, October 8 5:30–7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Make a family tree to celebrate your family history for National Family History Month.
Homeschool @ Embry Hills Library
Fridays, October 11, 25 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Activities for you to interact and engage with other homeschoolers.
Embry Hills Lego Club
Saturday, October 12 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Build cool structures using LEGOs. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Yarn Owl Craft
Tuesday, October 22 5:30–6:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Create a fall craft.
Breast Cancer Awareness Craft
Tuesday, October 29 5:30–6:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Design a button to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Halloween Hunt
Thursday, October 31 During Library Hours
Family (All Ages)
Pumpkins, ghosts, goblins, and more have taken over the library. Find them all and get a treat at the Circulation Desk.
Flat Shoals Library 4022 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034 404.244.4370
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Flat Shoals Library.
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Building Blocks
Tuesdays, October 1, 15 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. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, October 16 6:30–7:00 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Bedtime stories and sleepy-time songs. Wear PJs and bring stuffed friends.
Teens
Hour of Code
Wednesdays, October 9, 23 4:30–5:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 12 and up
Come in and practice computer coding using our mobile lab.
Family (All Ages)
Fright Fest Movies
October 15–17 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Enjoy food and Halloween crafts as you watch a fun movie.
October 15: Hocus Pocus (1993). Rated PG. 1h 35m.
October 16: Haunted Mansion (2023). Rated PG-13. 2h 2m.
October 17: Hotel Transylvania (2012). Rated PG. 1h 31m.
Gresham Library
2418 Gresham Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Family (All Ages)
Family Game Day
404.244.4374
Hairston Crossing Library
4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Hairston Crossing Library.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Sensory Playtime
Monday, October 28 10:00–10:30 a.m.
Ages 1 to 5 years
Sensory play encourages children to engage with all of their senses, which helps to develop language and motor skills.
Children
Spooky Scavenger Hunt
Throughout October During Library Hours
Ages 3 to 10 years
Find the monsters hiding in the Children’s Department to win a small prize.
LEGO Afternoon
Tuesday, October 22 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 10 years
Build LEGO creations with other enthusiasts.
Tuesday, October 15 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Play a variety of board games, dominos, Uno, and more.
Movie Time
Thursday, October 17 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Frozen (2013). Rated G. 1h 42m.
Lithonia-Davidson Library
6821 Church Street, Lithonia, GA 30058 770.482.3820
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the LithoniaDavidson Library.
Family (All Ages)
Popcorn & Movie
Saturday, October 5 1:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Enjoy popcorn and watch the movie IF (2024). Rated PG. 1h 44m.
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
3772
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Northlake-Barbara Loar Library.
Babies and Toddlers
Baby Babbles Storytime
Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15 9:30–10:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 0 to 18 months
Storytelling, singing, and playtime.
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15 10:30–11:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 18 to 36 months
Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.
Teens
Libraries & Dragons
Saturday, October 12 1:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 13 to 18 years
Join Game Master Elijah for a one-shot D&D campaign.
Hallow-ZINE!
Wednesday, October 30
Ages 13 and up
Make your own zine. Supplies provided.
Family (All Ages)
La Candela Flamenco
3:30–5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 5 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Internationally renowned flamenco dancer Ania Bartelmus will perform and discuss the history and meanings of flamenco dance movements. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation and Friends of the Northlake-Barbara Loar Library.
La Candela Flamenco
Saturday, October 5
1:00–2:00 p.m.
La bailaora flamenca de fama internacional Ania Bartelmus actuará y hablará de la historia y el significado de los movimientos del baile flamenco. Patrocinado por DeKalb Library Foundation y Friends of the Northlake-Barbara Loar Library.
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
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, October 1, 15, 29 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Building Blocks
Fridays, October 11, 25 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.
Children, Tweens, and Teens
Crafts with Ms. Toni: Basic Felt Stitching
Tuesday, October 8
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 26 2:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 5 to 10 years
Use yarn, needles, and thread to hand sew a plushie toy to stuff. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Just Dance — K-Pop
Thursdays, October 10, 24 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.
Early Readers Storytime
Saturdays, October 12, 26 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 7 years
Stories, songs, and more.
LEGO STEAM: Catapults
Wednesday, October 16
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 7 to 15 years
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Construct a catapult from LEGOs, and see if yours will launch the farthest. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Hour of Code: Minecraft Adventurer
Thursday, October 17
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 8 to 12 years
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of computer science by programming Steve or Alex to move through a simulated section of Minecraft world.
Book Character Elections: Graphic Novel Greatness
Throughout October 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.
Family (All Ages)
Library Inktober
Throughout October During Library Hours
Family (All Ages)
Inktober is a month long art challenge created by artist Jake Parker focused on improving skill and developing positive drawing habits. Stop by and check out the list of daily topics.
Family Board Game Night
Monday, October 14 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Play some classic board games or try something new while enjoying snacks and music.
Puzzle Swap
Saturday, October 19 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Trade or swap your puzzles with fellow community members.
Punch and Paint: Halloween Edition
Tuesday, October 22 3:30–4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Sip punch and make a Halloween-themed painted piece.
Anansi and the Colorful Kente Cloth
Saturday, October 26 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Jerry G. White will use music, drums, dance, and song to bring his children’s book Anansi and the Colorful Kente Cloth to life. Support for this program is provided by the Stone Mountain-Lithonia Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
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, October 1, 8, 15, 22 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Sensory Play
Saturday, October 26 10:00–10:30 a.m.
Ages 1 to 5 years
Songs, activities, and more to engage the senses and develop language and motor skills.
Children, Tweens, and Teens
Fallbulous Festival
Throughout October During Library Hours
Ages 5 to 12 years
Enjoy a 2D playground, scavenger hunt, and more, and pick up a new Take & Make craft kit each week.
Graphic Novel Club
Monday, October 7 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 do crafts.
Anime Club
Tuesday, October 8 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Ages 13 to 17 years
Hype up your favorite anime and manga at the library.
Halloween Candy Bingo
Saturday, October 19 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Ages 5 and up
Celebrate Halloween and win candy by playing bingo.
Building a Resume
Tuesday, October 22 5:30–7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 13 and up
Build an eye-catching resume using Job & Career Accelerator.
Solar Photography
Thursday, October 24
Ages 8 to 12 years
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Celebrate National Chemistry Week as you use special paper and the sun to take photographs.
Family (All Ages)
Family Storytime
Saturday, October 26 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
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Scott Candler Library.
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Sensory Play
Saturdays, October 5, 19 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Mondays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30–11:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 1 to 5 years
Sensory play builds cognitive skills through the exploration of the senses in an unstructured environment. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Children and Tweens
LEGO Club
Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 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, October 3 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12 years
Beginning readers can practice their real-aloud skills with a trained therapy dog.
Homeschool STEAM Club
Wednesday, October 9 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, October 10 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.
Kids Punch & Paint
Saturday, October 19 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, October 21 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.
Homeschool Drop-In
Wednesday, October 23 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)
Fall Family Carnival
Tuesday, October 1 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Play games, make crafts, eat popcorn, and win prizes. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Cartoons and Pancakes
Saturday, October 5 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Family (All Ages)
Watch cartoons and eat breakfast with your family. While supplies last. Pancakes will contain dairy, egg, wheat, and other potential allergens. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Open Mic Night
Monday, October 7 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Bring an original poem, writing, or song to perform or share.
Family Yoga Class
Saturdays, October 12, 26 2:30–3:15 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Playful poses, engaging mindfulness games, breath work, and meditation. Taught by certified kids’ yoga instructor. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Library 101: Get to Know Your Library
Monday, October 28 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!
Halloween at the Library
Thursday, October 31 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Go on a scavenger hunt, make crafts, collect treats, and get a picture taken in your Halloween costume. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Scottdale-Tobie Grant
Homework Center
593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA 30079
404.508.7174
Children, Tweens, and Teens
Mind Bubble Tutoring
Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 22, 29 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Thursdays, October 3, 10, 24, 31 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, October 3, 17 11:00–11:45 a.m.
Ages 3 to 6 years
Build towers, houses, and other cool structures using LEGOs.
Nintendo Switch Night
Friday, October 18
Ages 8 to 16 years
2:30–4:30 p.m.
Play some of the most popular video games. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family (All Ages)
Who’s Got Game?
Monday, October 7 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Play board games with friends or tackle solitary games.
Guess That Character
Thursday, October 31 During
Family (All Ages)
Celebrate Halloween by guessing the characters from the library staff’s costumes. You could win a prize.
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, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Ages 18 to 36 months
Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11:15–11:45 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Children, Tweens, and Teens
Puppet Making Class
Saturday, October 5 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Ages 7 years and up
Make a puppet then show it off on the puppet stage. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Kids Punch & Paint
Tuesday, October 8 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Ages 5 years and up
Paint a picture while enjoying some punch.
Art & Wonder: Sculpture with Ellen Gadberry
Monday, October 14 2:00–3:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 6 to 12 years
Make a 3D sculpture inspired by the book Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
DIY Slime
Friday, October 18 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Ages 6 to 12 years
Make your own slime.
LEGO Club
Saturday, October 19 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12 years
Use your imagination with LEGO.
Stone Mountain Chess Club
Wednesdays, October 2, 16 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Ages 13 years and up
Join the Stone Mountain Chess Club. All skill levels welcome.
Family (All Ages)
Family
Game Night
Tuesdays, October 1, 15 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
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Stonecrest Library.
Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years
Stories, songs, and more.
Tweens
STEAM Saturday: Owl Pellet Investigation
Saturday, October 12 2:00–3:15 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 9 to 12 years
For the spooky season, study owl pellets to find the bones inside, and learn about owls and their prey. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Family (All Ages)
Stonecrest Cinema Series
Friday, October 4 1:00–4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
IF (2024). Rated PG. 1h 44m.
Fall Break Films
October 15–17 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
Enjoy a fun movie matinee.
October 15: Goosebumps (2015). Rated PG. 1h 43m.
October 16: Coco (2017). Rated PG. 1h 49 m.
October 17: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). Rated PG. 1h 16m.
Entomology Workshop with Ranger Shaundon
Wednesday, October 23 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
A hands-on entomology workshop that explores the fascinating world of insects, including methods of collecting and preserving invertebrates for naturalist collections.
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.
Children
Read to a Therapy Dog
Thursday, October 17 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 (All Ages)
Family Yoga
Saturday, October 5 2:00–3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Playful poses, engaging mindfulness games, breath work, and meditation. Taught by certified kids’ yoga instructor.
Magic Monday!
Monday, October 28 6:30–7:15 p.m.
Family (All Ages)
A magical evening with magician Ken Scott.
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, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 9:30–10:00 a.m.
Ages 18 to 36 months
Finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.
Musical Mother Goose
Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 9:30–10:00 a.m.
Ages 0 to 24 months
Fingerplays, rhymes, and songs.
Children
Eager Readers Book Club
Wednesday, October 9 4:00–5:00 p.m.
AGES 5 TO 6 YEARS
Registration Required
A book club for beginning readers with discussion, activities, and snacks.
Read to a Pet Partner
Tuesday, October 15 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, October 23 6:00–7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 10 to 15 years
Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by Pénélope Bagieu. Come for discussion, an activity, and snacks.
Family (All Ages)
All Ages Open Mic
Wednesday, October 2 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.
Clyde
Shepherd Hike
Wednesday, October 16 6:00–7:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Family (All Ages)
Join Jason, wildlife ecologist and DeKalb County librarian, for a hike by the water. Meet at the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve pavilion, 2580 Pine Bluff Dr., Decatur, GA 30033.
Wesley ChapelWilliam C. Brown Library
2861 Wesley Chapel Road. Decatur, GA 30034
Funding provided in part by the Friends of the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library.
Preschoolers
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, October 8, 15, 29 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5 years Stories, songs, and more.
Children, Tweens, and Teens
The Wordsmiths Teen Writing Club
Tuesdays, October 1, 15 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. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Yoga for Teens
Monday, October 7 4:30–5:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 11 to 18 years
A relaxing hour of yoga, provided by the DeKalb UGA Youth Development Office.
Early
Bird Book Club
Wednesday, October 9 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 6 to 8 years
A book club for beginning readers with games and crafts.
Plot Buddies
Saturdays, October 12, 26 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, October 14, 21 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Ages 6 to 12 years
Build with other LEGO enthusiasts. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Book Worms
Wednesday, October 16 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Ages 8 to 10 years
A book club for early chapter book readers with discussion, games, and crafts.
What Time is It? Writing Towards Your Dream
Saturday, October 19 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Ages 12 to 18 years
Tonya K. Grant, author of National Geographic Reader Kamala Harris, will guide teens on a poetry writing session: Writing Towards Your Dream. This is a Raising Resilience program with support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Fractured Utopia: A Dystopian Book Club
Monday, October 28 5:30–6:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 12 to 18 years
Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer.
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: Poem Art
Thursday, October 3
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 8 to 12 years
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Use programming code to animate and illustrate the mood of a poem by adding music, images, and sounds.
Anime Club
Monday, October 7
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, October 22
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 9 to 13 years
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Omar Rising by Aisha Saeed. First 15 people registered will receive a free copy of the book courtesy of DeKalb Library Foundation.