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About Us
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3560 Kensington Road; Library Administrative Center
Decatur, GA 30032
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Thursday December 18 All Day
LEGO Day at Chamblee
Come in any time on Thursdays to create your best LEGO designs.
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Thursday December 18 All Day
Wrap In the Stacks
Wrap your gifts at the library. All wrapping materials will be provided.
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Thursday December 18 10:30am - 1:00pm EST
Matter of Balance
An interactive, small-group workshop for older adults or adults with disabilities. This workshop was developed to address and reduce the fear of falling and social isolation.
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Thursday December 18 11:00am - 11:45am EST
LEGO Constructors
Join us as we build towers, houses, and other cool structures using LEGOs.
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Thursday December 18 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Discussion
Join us for a discussion of All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall.
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Thursday December 18 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Resistance Bands Exercise Class
Certified health and wellness coach Naomi Salberg will lead the class and show how to use resistance bands to improve strength and stability. Equipment provided or you may bring your own bands.
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Thursday December 18 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
Open Technology Lab
Bring your computer questions, and the Decatur Library staff will help you grow your technology skills.
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Thursday December 18 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Resistance Bands Exercise Class
Certified health and wellness coach Naomi Salberg will lead the class and show how to use resistance bands to improve strength and stability. Equipment provided or you may bring your own bands.
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Thursday December 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Hot Chocolate Bar, Holiday Movie & Trivia Series
In celebration of the Doris K. Wells Heritage Festival, bring your favorite holiday mug and enjoy some hot chocolate, holiday trivia, and a movie.
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Thursday December 18 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
K-Pop Dance Hour
Show your skills and dance to some of your favorite K-Pop hits at the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library.
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Thursday December 18 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
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 December 19 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Jewelry with Gin - Virtual Class
Every Friday, join us on YouTube for another video from Jewelry with Gin.
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Friday December 19 10:00am - 12:30pm EST
Aging Well with Your Health Conditions
An interactive, small-group workshop proven to empower participants to make healthychoices, enhancing quality of life as they navigate living with long-term health conditions.
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Friday December 19 10:00am - 3:00pm EST
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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Friday December 19 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Feeding Forum Support Group
This support group, led by Sophia, RN BSN IBCLC, is for moms and feeding babies only. Sorry, no siblings allowed. All moms and babies are welcome no matter how they are feeding.
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Friday December 19 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
Jewelry with Gin
Whether for DIY gifting or just to treat yourself, join Gin as she guides you through creating a jewelry piece worth keeping. Funding provided by the Friends of the Decatur Library.
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Friday December 19 11:00am - 11:45am EST
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 December 19 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
The AIDS Memorial Quilt: Honoring Lives, Inspiring Change
Join us in the Fourth Floor Gallery for a winter fabric arts show, featuring squares from the AIDS Memorial Quilt as well as work by other fabric artists.
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Friday December 19 1:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Friday Movies
Dear Santa (2024). Rated PG-13. 1h 47m. Movies shown with closed captioning when available.
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Friday December 19 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Game Day Fun
Play one of our board games or bring your own.
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Friday December 19 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Friends Holiday Market
Shop from a variety of handmade items! All proceeds benefit the Friends of Scott Candler Library.
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Saturday December 20 All Day
Take & Make Saturdays
Come take a craft kit to make at home while supplies last.
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Saturday December 20 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Flowering and Companion Planting for Youth
Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of flowering and companion planting. Program made possible by a partnership with Project G.R.A.P.E.
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Saturday December 20 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Family Yoga: Yoga with Your Little Yogi
Join us for family yoga. Grown-ups and their pre-school age children will enjoy bonding with playful poses, engaging mindfulness games, breath work, and useful meditation techniques.
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Saturday December 20 11:00am - 2:00pm EST
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 December 20 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
Friends Holiday Market
Shop from a variety of handmade items! All proceeds benefit the Friends of Scott Candler Library.
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Saturday December 20 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
Chainmail Jewelry Hybrid Workshop
Join us for this hybrid workshop combining chainmail and wire jewelry. Participants will learn to make both a chainmail weave and wire charms, to create a piece perfect for the holiday season.
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Saturday December 20 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Gingerbread House Decorating Competition
Come and compete to see who can decorate the best (cardboard) gingerbread house.
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Saturday December 20 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Flowering and Companion Planting
Participants will learn the basics of flowering and companion planting. This program is made possible by a partnership with Project G.R.A.P.E.
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Saturday December 20 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Cookies and Cocoa
Decorate cookies, sip hot cocoa, and learn about advocacy for children with disabilities!
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Saturday December 20 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
The AIDS Memorial Quilt: Honoring Lives, Inspiring Change
Join us in the Fourth Floor Gallery for a winter fabric arts show, featuring squares from the AIDS Memorial Quilt as well as work by other fabric artists.
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Saturday December 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
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 December 20 2:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Magic: The Gathering for Teens
Invite your friends and bring everything you need to play Magic: The Gathering.
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Saturday December 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Excel Basics
Get a foundation in Excel with this basic course. Participants will learn to navigate Excel and input data.
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Saturday December 20 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Afternoon Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more.
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Monday December 22 All Day
Passive Puzzling at Stone Mountain
Need a chance to slow down and clear your mind? Stop by our Passive Puzzling table! Work alongside others to contribute to a rotating puzzle. Ongoing all month during library hours.
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Monday December 22 All Day
Community Color-In: Winter Edition
Join us to color a section of our large community artwork. Add your creativity, then sign the Artist Wall to be part of our community masterpiece. All supplies provided.
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Monday December 22 All Day
Unwrap a Book
Choose a library book to check out and unwrap at home this holiday season.
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Monday December 22 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 December 22 All Day
Take & Make: Holiday Ornament
Let's celebrate the holidays together. Pick up a craft kit to create your own holiday ornament.
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Monday December 22 All Day
Take & Make: Kwanzaa Card
Celebrate African-American culture in December. Pick up a kit with supplies to create your own Kwanzaa card.
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Monday December 22 All Day
Take & Make: Paper Plate Winter Wonderland
Grab this month's craft kit to create a snowman, snow globe, or hot cocoa out of a paper plate.
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Monday December 22 All Day
Cozy Critter Scavenger Hunt
All the animals are settling down for a long winter's nap. Search the Children's Area for their hiding spots and win a prize.
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Monday December 22 10:00am - 8:00pm EST
Art Exhibit - Juried Show
Experience the beautiful artwork of local artists. The exhibit includes unique paintings, photographs, and collages created by Georgia artists.
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Monday December 22 10:00am - 8:00pm EST
Crafty Expressions: Mixed Media Creativity Exhibit
View the artistic creations made by the Wesley Chapel Library patrons this year. The exhibit includes artistic items from the various programs that patrons have attended and participated in.
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Monday December 22 10:00am - 8:00pm EST
Take & Make: Rocking Snowman
Make a snowman friend. Available while supplies last.
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Monday December 22 10:00am - 8:00pm EST
Decorate an Ornament for the Tree
Decorate an ornament to place on the tree in the front lobby. If you want to keep your ornament for next year, pick it up after December 26.
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Monday December 22 10:00am - 5:00pm EST
Advent Puzzle: Count Down to the Holidays
Help us put together our community holiday puzzle.
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Monday December 22 10:00am - 3:00pm EST
Blood Drive
To donate blood, please schedule an appointment at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=fslibrary.
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Monday December 22 10:00am - 3:00pm EST
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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Monday December 22 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Monday December 22 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Movie Day
Come and watch a movie at the library. Bring a friend, we'll bring the popcorn.
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Monday December 22 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
December Family Movies
Come enjoy a fun family movie during the winter holidays.
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Monday December 22 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Puzzles and Podcasts
Work on a jigsaw puzzle while listening to a family friendly podcast. Bring your own snacks and drink.
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Monday December 22 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Murder & Mocktails
Enjoy coffee, tea, or a non-alcoholic beverage as we discuss cold cases and serial crimes.
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Monday December 22 6:00pm - 7:45pm EST
English as a Second Language
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students. Classes are facilitated by a volunteer instructor. For adults only; no registration required.
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Monday December 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Musical Booking: Holidays with the Edgewood String Quartet
Join us for an evening of holiday music with the popular Edgewood String Quartet at the Decatur Library Auditorium. Program open to families.
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Tuesday December 23 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Tuesday December 23 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
December Family Movies
Come enjoy a fun family movie during the winter holidays.
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Tuesday December 23 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Snowman Bookmark
Celebrate winter with a snowman bookmark created by you.
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Tuesday December 23 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Board Games and Puzzles Day
Come by and enjoy playing board games with friends.
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Tuesday December 23 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
LEGO Freeplay
Come build fun LEGO designs. We provide the LEGOs; you provide the creativity.
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Tuesday December 23 5:00pm - 6:30pm EST
Holiday Movie
Come enjoy a movie and enjoy some light snacks.
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Friday December 26 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Jewelry with Gin - Virtual Class
Every Friday, join us on YouTube for another video from Jewelry with Gin.
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Friday December 26 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Anew You Yoga
Instructor Cheetara will guide you through a series of poses and breathing exercises that promote relaxation and well-being. Bring your mat, and lets stretch, strengthen, and breathe together.
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Friday December 26 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
The AIDS Memorial Quilt: Honoring Lives, Inspiring Change
Join us in the Fourth Floor Gallery for a winter fabric arts show, featuring squares from the AIDS Memorial Quilt as well as work by other fabric artists.
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Friday December 26 1:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Friday Movies
Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025). Rated PG-13. 2h 13m. Movies shown with closed captioning when available.
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Friday December 26 2:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Friday Movie: The Polar Express
Join us for a family-friendly winter movie.
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Saturday December 27 All Day
Take & Make Saturdays
Come take a craft kit to make at home while supplies last.
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Saturday December 27 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Jewelry with Gin! Live
Join us to honor Doris K. Wells and her spirit of unity by crafting a piece of jewelry that celebrates diverse culturesone bead at a time.
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Saturday December 27 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
The AIDS Memorial Quilt: Honoring Lives, Inspiring Change
Join us in the Fourth Floor Gallery for a winter fabric arts show, featuring squares from the AIDS Memorial Quilt as well as work by other fabric artists.
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Saturday December 27 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
True Crime and Color
Spend a relaxing afternoon with some coloring and a true crime podcast to soothe your frazzled nerves. Adult themes and language. Ages 18+ only, please.
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Saturday December 27 2:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Magic: The Gathering for Teens
Invite your friends and bring everything you need to play Magic: The Gathering.