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3560 Kensington Road; Library Administrative Center
Decatur, GA 30032
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Monday July 14 All Day
Exploring Artist Take & Make Kit Series
Get ready for fun with our weekly art kits. Each kit has fun stuff to help you try a new kind of art at home. You can paint, draw, or make something awesome all at your own speed.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Pick a color and try to find all the matching items hidden around the Children's Department to win a prize.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Mini Art Gallery
Contribute to our Mini Art Gallery this summer at Hairston Crossing Library! Bring a mini piece of artwork or craft, 6" or smaller, to add to our gallery, and take one home for your collection.
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Monday July 14 All Day
A Whole World of Art: Trivia Challenge and Prize Drawing
Test your art knowledge. Stop by the library to fill in your answer sheet (with the help of a few books), then add it to the drawing to win art supply prizes.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Picture Book Art Scavenger Hunt
Learn about the different ways illustrators create picture book art with this fun scavenger hunt.
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Monday July 14 All Day
StoryWalk® at Mason Mill Park
Visit Mason Mill Walking Trail for an interactive reading experience while immersing yourself in the beauty of nature.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Color Mixing Scavenger Hunt
Learn about the magic of color mixing by searching the Children's Department and coloring your discoveries.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Exhibit: Full Circle, The Journey Back Home
Henry McNeal Blackmon III is a contemporary artist and art instructor from Atlanta, Georgia.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Guess the Art!
Try and guess the art/artist in this challenge--Monday through Friday.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Take & Make: Pixel Art Bookmarks
Pick up one of three different pixel art designs to make your own unique bookmark.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Take & Make: Pipe Cleaner Dragonflies
Create cute and colorful dragonflies using pipe cleaners and beads.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Teen Take & Make: Bath Fizzies
Stop by for a kit to make relaxing bath fizzies at home. Kits will be available while supplies last.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Coloring Table
Help color giant coloring sheets to display in the Children's Department this summer.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Sticker Mural
Drop in to help us make a picture using stickers in the Teen Area at Hairston Crossing Library this summer.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Library Scavenger Hunt
Join us and explore the Flat Shoals Library. Follow the clues to answer a series of questions found in our collections.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Community Canvas: Coloring Our World Together
Add your touch to a giant coloring poster celebrating the Color Our World theme. Stop by anytime this summer to color a section and sign the Artist Wall to be part of our community masterpiece.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Bold Artist Take & Make Kit Series
Each week, pick up a new Bold Artist kit and explore a fun, hands-on art activitydesigned to spark creativity and inspire your inner artist, all at your own pace, from the comfort of home.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Adult Take and Make Craft
Stop by the branch and pick up Julys Adult Take & Make craft a succulent plant kit made from beads. Instructions included. While supplies last.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Guess the Artist
Try and guess the art/artist in this challenge - Monday through Friday.
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Monday July 14 All Day
Color Our World Writing Contest!
All budding writers and storytellers ages, 8 to 12 years are invited to enter the Katherine Applegate Color Our World Writing Contest.
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Monday July 14 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Baby Babbles Storytime
This program will have interactive songs and storytelling for babies.
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Monday July 14 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Learning Spaces
Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool program before children start kindergarten. It invites children, parents, and caretakers to connect, play, learn, and grow.
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Monday July 14 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Pegboard Activity Center
During Summer Reading from June to July, come in and play with our giant peg-board activity center. Make designs with colorful golf-tees, play a peg jumping game, and use our geo-board.
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Monday July 14 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
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Monday July 14 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Take & Make: Let's Learn Letters!
Help your little one learn their letters with a craft and practice sheet to work on at home. Available all week as long as supplies last.
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Monday July 14 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Take & Make: Tissue Paper Suncatcher
Create a suncatcher with tissue paper. Available while supplies last.
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Monday July 14 10:15am - 12:00pm EDT
Book Discussion
Join us for a discussion of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain. The group meets the second Monday of the month, except holidays.
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Monday July 14 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun.
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Monday July 14 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Sensory Play
Sensory play builds cognitive skills through the exploration of the senses in an unstructured environment.
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Monday July 14 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Monday July 14 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.
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Monday July 14 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Monday July 14 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Monday July 14 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, and more for preschoolers.
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Monday July 14 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Plushie Craft
Get creative with an easy sew plush craft. We will be turning super soft plush socks into cute animal head plushie toys.
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Monday July 14 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Family Game Day
Come enjoy a day of playing classic board games like Uno, Sorry, Trouble, Life, and many more.
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Monday July 14 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Color Our World with Giant Paintings
Join community art teacher Ellen Gadberry to read "My Name is Georgia," a book about artist Georgia OKeeffe, who is famous for her colorful flowers.
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Monday July 14 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Slime!
Join us to make your own ooey-gooey, colorful slime.
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Monday July 14 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Beginning Reader Book Club
Read a book together, eat snacks, and do an activity.
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Monday July 14 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Chess for Beginners
Learn about different chess pieces, how they move, and how to begin playing.
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Monday July 14 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Come Play Chess!
Bring your best moves and play a match or two.
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Monday July 14 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Galley Club Book Club
Enjoy reading the latest books? Love recommending books? This is the club for you! Receive free galley book copies from Little Shop of Stories, read the book, and write reviews that will be shared.
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Monday July 14 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students.
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Monday July 14 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
English as a Second Language
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. Classes are facilitated by a volunteer instructor.
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Monday July 14 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Decompress with Perler Beads
De-stress before a long week by making Perler Bead art. Designs are made by putting small plastic beads on a pegboard.
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Monday July 14 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Wesley Chapel Chess Club
Join the Chess Club and learn to play, improve your skills, or even challenge others in some friendly competition. We have everything for you to make your first move.
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Tuesday July 15 All Day
Library Scavenger Hunt
Join us and explore the Flat Shoals Library. Follow the clues to answer a series of questions found in our collections.
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Tuesday July 15 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Tales for Twos
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more. This storytime is specially targeted for the developmental needs of two-year-olds.
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Tuesday July 15 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Art Exhibit: The Masks We Wear
View Angella Vincentie Bramwell's prints of masks created from recycled objects. These unique pieces explore and represent the emotional and psychological masks that people wear in daily life.
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Tuesday July 15 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Tots and Tales
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more.
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Tuesday July 15 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Building Blocks
Building Blocks provides an environment where children and caregivers begin to develop language, motor, and social skills together. Playtime activities are followed by storytime.
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Tuesday July 15 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Toddler Time
Music, rhymes, activities, and more to get caregivers and children moving.
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Tuesday July 15 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Tempest Junior!
An introduction to Shakespeare's language and characters, appropriate for our youngest theatre-goers.
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Tuesday July 15 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, crafts, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Tuesday July 15 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
String Art
Use colored string to create and form shapes and geometric patterns.
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Tuesday July 15 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Lunch & Play
We will have crafts and toys to enjoy while eating lunch provided by Rock of Salvation Ministries.
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Tuesday July 15 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Summer Lunch Program
Rock of Salvation Ministries will provide nutritious meals at three library locations this summer: Flat Shoals, Stonecrest, and Stone Mountain.
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Tuesday July 15 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stitches and Stuff
Use simple sewing stitches and fabric to create a seasonal decoration to take home.
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Tuesday July 15 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Golden Classic Film Series
The Thomas Crown Affair (1968). Rated R. 1h 42m.
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Tuesday July 15 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Read to a Pet Partner
Children can preregister and practice their read-aloud skills by reading to two excellent canine listeners: Honey Duke or Mocha Java from Pet Partners therapy animal program.
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Tuesday July 15 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
8 Legged Critters & Reptiles
8 Legged Scales will present a hands-on learning experience with reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids.
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Tuesday July 15 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
LEGO Freeplay
Come build fun LEGO designs. We provide the LEGOs; you provide the creativity.
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Tuesday July 15 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Book Buddies Book Club
A book club for early chapter book readers with discussion, games, and crafts.
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Tuesday July 15 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Read the Rainbow Book Club
Read the Rainbow is a LGBTQ+ book club for adults between the ages of 18 and 25.
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Tuesday July 15 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
B2 Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. Books are available for checkout at Northlake-Barbara Loar Library.
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Tuesday July 15 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Family Summer Carnival
Play games, make crafts, eat snacks, and win prizes.
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Tuesday July 15 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Maximizing Social Security
Learn important rules that affect the amount of retirement benefits you collect, and strategies for supplementing social security with other sources of retirement income and savings.
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Tuesday July 15 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Embry Hills Fantasy & Science Fiction Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Book of Love by Kelly Link.
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Tuesday July 15 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Diamond Painting Club
Join our Diamond Painting Club for this fun DIY craft.
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Tuesday July 15 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
ESL Drop In
Join certified ESL instructor Edna Wright for a drop-in session. This will be a time for ESL students to discuss their progress and ask questions in a relaxed and supportive setting.
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Tuesday July 15 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Chess Workshop for Kids
Learn the basics to begin playing the game of chess. Attendees will learn to set up a chess board, identify pieces, and play a game with other participants.
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Tuesday July 15 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Toastmasters Club
Join the Stonecrest Library Toastmasters Club and improve your communication and public speaking skills with family, friends, colleagues, clients, and large audiences.
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Wednesday July 16 All Day
Teen Zine: Open Submissions
Submit your art and writing to be published in Between the Stacks, our teen zine.
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Wednesday July 16 All Day
Library Scavenger Hunt
Join us and explore the Flat Shoals Library. Follow the clues to answer a series of questions found in our collections.
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Wednesday July 16 All Day
Blind Date with a Book: Summer Edition
Stop by the Circulation Desk and let fate choose your next read! Spin the digital wheel, match a color, and get a book, annotation tips, and swagyours to keep! One per person, while supplies last.
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Wednesday July 16 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Musical Mother Goose
Fingerplays, rhymes, and songs targeted to the developmental needs of infants and crawlers.
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Wednesday July 16 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Learning Spaces
Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool program before children start kindergarten. It invites children, parents, and caretakers to connect, play, learn, and grow.
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Wednesday July 16 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Crafty Wednesdays
Stop by on Wednesday mornings during the summer to create something fun. Supplies will be out between 10:00 a.m. and noon.
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Wednesday July 16 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun for infants and crawlers.
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Wednesday July 16 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. All levels are welcome.Classes are free and taught by a certified language teacher.
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Wednesday July 16 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more. This storytime is specially targeted for the developmental needs of two-year-olds.
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Wednesday July 16 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
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Wednesday July 16 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Wednesday July 16 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Joyous Club
Join us for a fun activity for adults with developmental disabilities. Registration required.
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Wednesday July 16 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Wednesday July 16 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Storytime With Theo the Firehouse Dog
Join Theo the Firehouse Dog to hear two of his favorite stories read out loud.
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Wednesday July 16 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Preschool Days
This program is designed to engage preschoolers and help them learn colors.
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Wednesday July 16 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Wednesday July 16 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Silver Sleuths Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Elevator Pitch by Linwood Barclay.
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Wednesday July 16 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Summer Lunch Program
Rock of Salvation Ministries will provide nutritious meals at three library locations this summer: Flat Shoals, Stonecrest, and Stone Mountain.
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Wednesday July 16 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Little Artist Storytime
An interactive storytime complete with stories and activities featuring a different artist each week.
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Wednesday July 16 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
July Family Movies
Come enjoy a fun family movie this summer. Lunch for children 18 and under will be provided by Rock of Salvation Ministries one hour before show time.
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Wednesday July 16 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Line Dancing with Zenobia
Put on your comfortable workout attire and come out and learn all the newest line dances from Zenobia.
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Wednesday July 16 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Senior Game Day
Bring your friends or make new ones and join us for games and snacks. Open to first 20 participants.
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Wednesday July 16 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Drop-In Technology Support
Come to this drop-in session to get your basic technology questions answered.
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Wednesday July 16 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
LEGO Club
Use your imagination with LEGO. We provide all the LEGO pieces.
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Wednesday July 16 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
One-on-One Technology Help
Bring your computer and basic technology questions, and Clarkston staff will help you grow your technology skills.
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Wednesday July 16 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
LEGO Afternoon
Build LEGO creations with other enthusiasts. LEGO bricks provided; please do not bring any from home.
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Wednesday July 16 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Graphic Novel Fan Club
Meet other graphic novel readers and chat about your favorites, make crafts, play games, and munch on snacks.
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Wednesday July 16 5:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Stone Mountain Chess Club
Join the Stone Mountain Chess Club. All skill levels are welcome! Ages Teen to Adult. Open to the first 12 participants.
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Wednesday July 16 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Paint Night at the Decatur Library
Learn about color mixing as you create a dramatic piece of art at Decatur Library, and take home a splash of spring to share with family and friends.
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Wednesday July 16 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Pajama Storytime
Bedtime stories and sleepy-time songs. Wear PJs and bring stuffed friends.
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Thursday July 17 All Day
Library Scavenger Hunt
Join us and explore the Flat Shoals Library. Follow the clues to answer a series of questions found in our collections.
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Thursday July 17 All Day
Puzzle Playday
Join us in the Children's Department or Teen's area for puzzles. Puzzles will be for all ages.
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Thursday July 17 All Day
LEGO Day at Chamblee
Come in any time on Thursdays to create your best LEGO designs.
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Thursday July 17 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
LEGO Constructors
Join us as we build towers, houses, and other cool structures using LEGOs.
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Thursday July 17 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Internet Basics - Using the Internet in Everyday Life
Learn how to use the Internet for email, social media, shopping, reading newspapers, and searching for information on Google.
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Thursday July 17 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Yoga for Preschoolers
Caregivers and children can enjoy bonding over playful poses, engaging mindfulness games, breath work, meditation, and more.
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Thursday July 17 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Discussion
Join us for a discussion of The Fourth Consort by Edward Ashton.
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Thursday July 17 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Summer Lunch Program
Rock of Salvation Ministries will provide nutritious meals at three library locations this summer: Flat Shoals, Stonecrest, and Stone Mountain.
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Thursday July 17 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Family Movie Matinee
Join us for a fun family-friendly movie at the library. Bring your own snacks, settle in, and enjoy the show.
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Thursday July 17 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Gallery Hours: HOME Exhibition
Join us in the Fourth Floor Gallery of Decatur library for the first annual HOME Exhibition: Gimmie Shelter??Redefining and Reimagining the Place We Call ?Home.'
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Thursday July 17 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Greeting Card Crafts
Make a handmade greeting card suitable for any occasion.
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Thursday July 17 3:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Open Chess Play For Adults
Bring a friend, or meet someone new to play chess. Please note that this is not a chess class, but rather an open play session.
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Thursday July 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Build It!
Use your imagination and build something new.
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Thursday July 17 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
LEGO Club
Play, create, and practice your engineering skills at LEGO Club.
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Thursday July 17 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Kids Yoga
Join us each week for Kids Yoga, presented by a children's yoga expert. Yoga mats will be provided.
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Friday July 18 All Day
Library Scavenger Hunt
Join us and explore the Flat Shoals Library. Follow the clues to answer a series of questions found in our collections.
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Friday July 18 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Friends of the Dunwoody Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Dunwoody Library will host a three-day book sale in the Williams Meeting Room at the Dunwoody Library.
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Friday July 18 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Red Cross Blood Drive
Help maintain the blood supply. Give now. To schedule an appointment to donate, please visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code DCPL.
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Friday July 18 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Red Cross Blood Drive
Help maintain the blood supply. Give now! To schedule an appointment to donate, please visit Redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code CPL.
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Friday July 18 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Jewelry with Gin - Virtual Class
Every Friday, join us on YouTube for another video from Jewelry with Gin.
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Friday July 18 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Super Hero Day
Can't make it to Comic-Con? Then join us for a day celebrating comics.
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Friday July 18 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Jewelry with Gin
Jewelry designer Virginia Milner will show you how to create a beautiful and unique piece of jewelry.
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Friday July 18 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Greeting Card Crafts
Learn how to make a handmade greeting card suitable for any occasion.
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Friday July 18 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Building Blocks
Building Blocks provides an environment where children and caregivers begin to develop language, motor, and social skills together. Playtime activities are followed by storytime.
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Friday July 18 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Punch N' Paint
Join us to create your own painting with step-by-step instructions. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
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Friday July 18 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Gallery Hours: HOME Exhibition
Join us in the Fourth Floor Gallery of Decatur library for the first annual HOME Exhibition: Gimmie Shelter??Redefining and Reimagining the Place We Call ?Home.'
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Friday July 18 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friday Movies
The Last Showgirl (2024). Rated R. 1h 28m. Movies shown with closed captioning when available.
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Friday July 18 2:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Friday Movie: The Garfield Movie
The Garfield Movie (2024). Rated PG. 1h 41m.
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Friday July 18 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Color our World with Paper Weaving
Make a colorful art piece by weaving with paper. Optional: you can bring an old magazine if you want to use photos in your weaving. Presented by Elaine Bradley.
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Friday July 18 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Game Day Fun
Play one of our board games or bring your own.
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Friday July 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
UnBook Club
Make progress on your summer reading challenge. Enjoy some silent reading time, followed by snacks, crafts, and discussion. Bring your own book, or check out one from our collection.
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Saturday July 19 All Day
Library Scavenger Hunt
Join us and explore the Flat Shoals Library. Follow the clues to answer a series of questions found in our collections.
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Saturday July 19 All Day
Take & Make Saturdays
Come take a craft kit to make at home while supplies last. Craft kits located in the Children's Department.
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Saturday July 19 All Day
Movie Club: "Now, Voyager" and Owning One's Life
Discover new movies with our Movie Club series. In each episode, you will learn about a film in the library's collection, its cultural context, and what makes it noteworthy.
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Saturday July 19 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Take & Make Craft
Come in for one of our craft kits that you can make at home.
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Saturday July 19 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sensory Play
Songs, activities, and more to engage the senses and develop language and motor skills.
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Saturday July 19 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Summer Fun Family Yoga
Fun for everyone. Enjoy playful poses, engaging mindfulness games, breath work, and meditation.
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Saturday July 19 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Friends of the Dunwoody Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Dunwoody Library will host a three-day book sale in the Williams Meeting Room at the Dunwoody Library.
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Saturday July 19 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sensory Playtime
Sensory play encourages young children to engage with all of their senses and helps develop language and motor skills.
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Saturday July 19 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Coffee & Create
Enjoy coffee, crafts, and get to know your neighbors!
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Saturday July 19 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Cozy Co-op Cafe
Need to decompress? Join us for a relaxing morning full of cozy co-op games, coloring pages, and coffee.
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Saturday July 19 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Abstract Painting for Kids
Learn about Wassily Kandinsky and make your own abstract painting inspired by his artwork. Wear clothes that can get a little messy.
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Saturday July 19 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Georgia! Learn about the Roots & Shoots Model
Find out about the 4-Step Roots & Shoots Formula for identifying and completing a service project--Ideal for individuals and families who are interested in making a difference in their community.
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Saturday July 19 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Puzzle Swap
Trade or swap your puzzles with fellow community members. Check out a puzzle from our branch collection to take home or put together with friends.
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Saturday July 19 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Make It With Tamorie
Create a chainmail bracelet while learning the basics of chainmail and jump ring weaving.
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Saturday July 19 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Early Readers Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more.
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Saturday July 19 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Gallery Hours: HOME Exhibition
Join us in the Fourth Floor Gallery of Decatur library for the first annual HOME Exhibition: Gimmie Shelter??Redefining and Reimagining the Place We Call ?Home.'
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Saturday July 19 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Marble Run Roller Coasters
Build a custom marble run roller coaster out of varied materials. Creatively engineer the longest, most complex, and most fun course possible.
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Saturday July 19 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
A Little Loopy Crochet Group
Join a staff member and learn to crochet or bring your current crochet projects. Open to first 12 participants.
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Saturday July 19 2:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Murder & Mocktails: A True Crime Discussion
Enjoy coffee, tea, or a non-alcoholic beverage as we discuss cold cases and serial crimes.
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Saturday July 19 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
8 Legged Scales
Reptiles, arachnids, amphibians, oh my!
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Saturday July 19 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Painting with Diamonds with Jeff
Join us for a fun class to make a bookmark as you learn the process of painting with diamonds. You will take home a beautiful craft.
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Saturday July 19 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Bring everything you need to play Magic: The Gathering or Dungeons & Dragons. Invite your friends.
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Saturday July 19 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Storytime and STEAM
Join us for songs, stories, and age appropriate activities that introduce the STEAM concepts: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.
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Saturday July 19 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Domino Builders
Participants will learn how to create a domino run to topple, and participate in a variety of engineering challenges.
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Saturday July 19 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Board Game Afternoon
Drop in to play board games at Hairston Crossing Library.
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Saturday July 19 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Board Game Social
Come play some classic board games or something new. Participants are also welcome to bring their own games.
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Monday July 21 All Day
Guess the Art!
Try and guess the art/artist in this challenge--Monday through Friday.
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Monday July 21 All Day
Take & Make: Pixel Art Bookmarks
Pick up one of three different pixel art designs to make your own unique bookmark.
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Monday July 21 All Day
Coloring Table
Help color giant coloring sheets to display in the Children's Department this summer.
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Monday July 21 All Day
Mini Art Gallery
Contribute to our Mini Art Gallery this summer at Hairston Crossing Library! Bring a mini piece of artwork or craft, 6" or smaller, to add to our gallery, and take one home for your collection.
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Monday July 21 All Day
A Whole World of Art: Trivia Challenge and Prize Drawing
Test your art knowledge. Stop by the library to fill in your answer sheet (with the help of a few books), then add it to the drawing to win art supply prizes.
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Monday July 21 All Day
Exhibit: Full Circle, The Journey Back Home
Henry McNeal Blackmon III is a contemporary artist and art instructor from Atlanta, Georgia.
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Monday July 21 All Day
StoryWalk® at Mason Mill Park
Visit Mason Mill Walking Trail for an interactive reading experience while immersing yourself in the beauty of nature.
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Monday July 21 All Day
Color Mixing Scavenger Hunt
Learn about the magic of color mixing by searching the Children's Department and coloring your discoveries.
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Monday July 21 All Day
Color Our World Writing Contest!
All budding writers and storytellers ages, 8 to 12 years are invited to enter the Katherine Applegate Color Our World Writing Contest.
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Monday July 21 All Day
Take & Make: Gumdrop Building Challenge
Using colorful gumdrops and toothpicks, try to engineer a delicious structure that can withstand the weight of a book.
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Monday July 21 All Day
Bold Artist Take & Make Kit Series
Each week, pick up a new Bold Artist kit and explore a fun, hands-on art activitydesigned to spark creativity and inspire your inner artist, all at your own pace, from the comfort of home.
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Monday July 21 All Day
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Pick a color and try to find all the matching items hidden around the Children's Department to win a prize.
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Monday July 21 All Day
Guess the Artist
Try and guess the art/artist in this challenge - Monday through Friday.
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Monday July 21 All Day
Exploring Artist Take & Make Kit Series
Get ready for fun with our weekly art kits. Each kit has fun stuff to help you try a new kind of art at home. You can paint, draw, or make something awesome all at your own speed.
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Monday July 21 All Day
Sticker Mural
Drop in to help us make a picture using stickers in the Teen Area at Hairston Crossing Library this summer.
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Monday July 21 All Day
Picture Book Art Scavenger Hunt
Learn about the different ways illustrators create picture book art with this fun scavenger hunt.
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Monday July 21 All Day
Take & Make: Pinwheels
Stop by for a pinwheel kit to make at home. Kits will be available while supplies last.
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Monday July 21 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Baby Babbles Storytime
This program will have interactive songs and storytelling for babies.
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Monday July 21 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Learning Spaces
Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool program before children start kindergarten. It invites children, parents, and caretakers to connect, play, learn, and grow.
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Monday July 21 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Friends of the Dunwoody Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Dunwoody Library will host a three-day book sale in the Williams Meeting Room at the Dunwoody Library.
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Monday July 21 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Help maintain the blood supply. Give now! To schedule an appointment to donate, please visit Redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: tuckerlib.
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Monday July 21 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Pegboard Activity Center
During Summer Reading from June to July, come in and play with our giant peg-board activity center. Make designs with colorful golf-tees, play a peg jumping game, and use our geo-board.
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Monday July 21 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
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Monday July 21 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
All-Levels Chair Yoga
Join us for a gentle chair yoga class with instructor Cheetara.
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Monday July 21 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun.
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Monday July 21 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Sensory Play
Sensory play builds cognitive skills through the exploration of the senses in an unstructured environment.
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Monday July 21 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Monday July 21 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.
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Monday July 21 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Monday July 21 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Monday July 21 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Big Idea Bubbles
Join us for this interactive program that invites kids to explore playing with bubbles using a variety of wands, tools, and materials.
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Monday July 21 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Tie-Dye Teddy Bear Workshop
Create a colorful bear in this tie-dye workshop.
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Monday July 21 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, and more for preschoolers.
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Monday July 21 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Toddler Storytime
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more. This storytime is specially targeted for the developmental needs of two-year-olds.
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Monday July 21 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Family Game Day
Come enjoy a day of playing classic board games like Uno, Sorry, Trouble, Life, and many more.
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Monday July 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Read to a Therapy Dog
Readers can practice their reading skills with a trained therapy Soft Wheaten Terrier, Winnie, that loves listening to stories.
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Monday July 21 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Family Trivia: Disney and Pixar
Prepare your best trivia team and head to the Redan-Trotti Library. Compete to answer questions about this month's topic--Disney and Pixar--and maybe even win some prizes.
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Monday July 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Hack This Painting
Pick a pre-painted canvas, then customize it with your own creative and artistic touch.
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Monday July 21 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Crochet Corner
Want to color your world with crochet? Visit the Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center to learn crochet basics or refine your skills.
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Monday July 21 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Big Idea Bubbles
Join us for an exciting time with Big Idea Bubbles, where we will play with large and small bubbles.
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Monday July 21 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Mission Control
Blast off with water propulsion rockets as you become a human launch pad in this space exploration program.
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Monday July 21 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Kids Sewing
Hand sew a cute creation to take home.
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Monday July 21 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Film Acting Class for Adults
Unlock your inner star! Join actor Tony DiMil for an adults only acting class that is perfect for beginners and aspiring performers interested in on-camera work.
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Monday July 21 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Pool Noodle Floaties
Learn to use pool noodles to make fun, colorful lizard shaped floats that are perfect for pool time.
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Monday July 21 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students.
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Monday July 21 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Monday Evening Movies
Relax with a movie and snacks.
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Monday July 21 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
English as a Second Language
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. Classes are facilitated by a volunteer instructor.
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Monday July 21 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Journaling for Productivity and Mindfulness
Start your own journal to practice mindfulness, increase productivity, and keep yourself on track. Participants are welcome to bring their own journals. Registration is required.
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Tuesday July 22 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Tales for Twos
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more. This storytime is specially targeted for the developmental needs of two-year-olds.
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Tuesday July 22 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Tots and Tales
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more.
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Tuesday July 22 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Art Exhibit: The Masks We Wear
View Angella Vincentie Bramwell's prints of masks created from recycled objects. These unique pieces explore and represent the emotional and psychological masks that people wear in daily life.
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Tuesday July 22 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Tuesday July 22 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Drop-in Technology Tutoring
Need help with your smartphone or tablet, or have questions about downloading library apps for eBooks or eAudiobooks? Stop in for one-on-one assistance no appointment needed.
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Tuesday July 22 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Building Blocks
Building Blocks provides an environment where children and caregivers begin to develop language, motor, and social skills together. Playtime activities are followed by storytime.
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Tuesday July 22 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Toddler Time
Music, rhymes, activities, and more to get caregivers and children moving.
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Tuesday July 22 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Introduction To Market Research
This class will teach you how to utilize the library's free resources to conduct market research for your business.
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Tuesday July 22 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Sensory Story Bins
Pairing sensory bins with books, this program will help babies learn basic concepts such as colors, numbers, the alphabet, and more.
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Tuesday July 22 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Summer Lunch Program
Rock of Salvation Ministries will provide nutritious meals at three library locations this summer: Flat Shoals, Stonecrest, and Stone Mountain.
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Tuesday July 22 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Lunch & Play
We will have crafts and toys to enjoy while eating lunch provided by Rock of Salvation Ministries.
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Tuesday July 22 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Senior Scrabble
Join our Senior Scrabble Club! Enjoy fun, friendly games that sharpen your mind, boost vocabulary, and create opportunities to connect with others. All skill levels welcome! Refreshments provided.
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Tuesday July 22 1:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Fernbank on the Go!
Explore, experiment, discover, and imagine with Fernbank's science-themed mobile vehicle. Fernbank on the Go! features a wide variety of exploratory, hands-on activities.
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Tuesday July 22 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Senior Game Day
Bring your gameyour favorite board or card game, your competitive spirit, or just your good vibes!
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Tuesday July 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer College Recruitment Fair
DeKalb County Public Library has partnered with the Greater Atlanta Regional Network (GARN) to host a college recruitment fair.
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Tuesday July 22 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Myth and Magic: Stories from Around the World
Join us as we travel the globe through folk and fairy tales. Bring your sense of curiosity as we read stories and learn a little about where and when they originated.
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Tuesday July 22 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Back to School BINGO
Join us for Bingo and a chance to win prizes. Well play as many rounds as possible, with music, and light refreshments. We'll also introduce some services we offer and share Back to School resources.
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Tuesday July 22 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
LEGO Freeplay
Come build fun LEGO designs. We provide the LEGOs; you provide the creativity.
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Tuesday July 22 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
An Evening of Sewing with Jessica
Limited to the first 10 participants, this class will be held on the last two Tuesday evenings of each month, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., beginning on July 22th and July 29th.
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Tuesday July 22 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Backpack and School Supply Giveaway
Free backpacks and school supplies available for school-age kids and teens.
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Tuesday July 22 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Maximizing Social Security
Learn important rules that affect the amount of retirement benefits you collect, and strategies for supplementing social security with other sources of retirement income and savings.
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Tuesday July 22 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Chess Workshop for Kids
Learn the basics to begin playing the game of chess. Attendees will learn to set up a chess board, identify pieces, and play a game with other participants.
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Tuesday July 22 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Fiber Arts Social
Stop by the library and de-stress. Work on your fiber arts project with other fiber arts crafters. No advance registration is required. Light snacks provided.
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Tuesday July 22 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Sand Art Terrarium
Create your own terrarium using sand.
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Tuesday July 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
A Magical Evening with Ken Scott
Color your world with magic. Get ready to be thrilled and amazed by magician Ken Scott when he brings his Summer Reading show to Decatur.
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Wednesday July 23 All Day
Teen Zine: Open Submissions
Submit your art and writing to be published in Between the Stacks, our teen zine.
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Wednesday July 23 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Musical Mother Goose
Fingerplays, rhymes, and songs targeted to the developmental needs of infants and crawlers.
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Wednesday July 23 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Crafty Wednesdays
Stop by on Wednesday mornings during the summer to create something fun. Supplies will be out between 10:00 a.m. and noon.
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Wednesday July 23 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun for infants and crawlers.
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Wednesday July 23 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Learning Spaces
Learning Spaces provides a quality, formal preschool program before children start kindergarten. It invites children, parents, and caretakers to connect, play, learn, and grow.
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Wednesday July 23 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. All levels are welcome.Classes are free and taught by a certified language teacher.
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Wednesday July 23 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more. This storytime is specially targeted for the developmental needs of two-year-olds.
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Wednesday July 23 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
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Wednesday July 23 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Wednesday July 23 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Fire Safety With Theo the Firehouse Dog
Plan to stay safe with Theo the Firehouse Dog. Join a representative from the DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department for a presentation and activity.
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Wednesday July 23 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Preschool Days
This program is designed to engage preschoolers and help them learn colors.
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Wednesday July 23 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Afternoon Movie
Creed III (2023). Rated PG-13. 1h 56m.
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Wednesday July 23 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Wednesday July 23 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Wednesday July 23 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Chair Yoga - Ages 50 and up
Join us for Chair Yoga with certified yoga instructor Cheetara. Chair Yoga provides an easy, gentle method to improve flexibility and strength.
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Wednesday July 23 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Summer Lunch Program
Rock of Salvation Ministries will provide nutritious meals at three library locations this summer: Flat Shoals, Stonecrest, and Stone Mountain.
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Wednesday July 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Jewelry with Gin Live!
Jewelry designer Virginia Milner will show you how to create a beautiful and unique piece of jewelry.
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Wednesday July 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Transfer and Paint Workshop: Summer
Choose from a variety of summer-themed coloring sheetsthink sunshine, flowers, beach vibes, and morethen transfer your design onto canvas for painting. All art supplies are provided.
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Wednesday July 23 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Little Artist Storytime
An interactive storytime complete with stories and activities featuring a different artist each week.
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Wednesday July 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
July Family Movies
Come enjoy a fun family movie this summer. Lunch for children 18 and under will be provided by Rock of Salvation Ministries one hour before show time.
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Wednesday July 23 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Senior Bingo
Join the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library for a lively game of bingo. Maybe you'll win a delightful prize. Open to the first 15 participants.
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Wednesday July 23 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Drop-In Technology Support
Come to this drop-in session to get your basic technology questions answered.
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Wednesday July 23 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Puzzle and Punch
Get your puzzle on! Do a puzzle solo or make new friends as you put some pieces together. Snacks provided.
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Wednesday July 23 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Creating Comics with Rebecca Michaud
Join local comic artist Rebecca Michaud in a two hour workshop all about comics. Dive deep into comic books across history and learn how to make minicomics of your very own.
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Wednesday July 23 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
One-on-One Technology Help
Bring your computer and basic technology questions, and Clarkston staff will help you grow your technology skills.
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Wednesday July 23 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
LEGO Club
Use your imagination with LEGO. We provide all the LEGO pieces.
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Wednesday July 23 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
LEGO STEAM: Symmetry Picture Completion
Participants will be provided with half of a symmetrical picture, and they must complete the missing half using LEGOs.
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Wednesday July 23 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Rainbow Reads Book Club
Rainbow Reads is a book club for LGBTQ+ high school students and allies. Join us for discussion, activities, and snacks.
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Wednesday July 23 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Book Ends Book Club
A book club for middle-grade readers. Preregister in advance at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library and pick up a copy of the book; then join us for a discussion, activities, and snacks.
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Wednesday July 23 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Connect Club
A social club for kids with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
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Wednesday July 23 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
The Digital Launchpad
Building Your Business from the Ground Up. James Thomas will introduce the series and foundational strategies for starting and structuring a business in the digital age.
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Wednesday July 23 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
All ages Open Mic
Sign up to perform: music, poetry, dance, comedy, pretty much anything! Or just come listen and support your community.
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Wednesday July 23 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
GED and HiSet Program Open House
Come and learn about the GED and HiSet Program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. This information session will explain the process and benefits of getting a High School Equivalent credential.