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3560 Kensington Road; Library Administrative Center
Decatur, GA 30032
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Thursday June 12 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 June 12 All Day
LEGO Day at Chamblee
Come in any time on Thursdays to create your best LEGO designs.
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Thursday June 12 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Embry Hills Scavenger Hunt
The Summer Reading Challenge is here and we are kicking it off with a scavenger hunt in the branch. Stop by the Circulation Desk to get your clue sheet to get started.
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Thursday June 12 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Workshop
An interactive, small-group workshop proven to improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling. Learn what will surely become a life-long practice to empower you to age well and remain fall free.
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Thursday June 12 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Ms. Kelsey's Sensory Fun
Sensory Fun helps kids develop pre-literacy and motor skills through exploration of new feelings, smells, and textures.
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Thursday June 12 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Baby Rave
Baby is ready to rave with this baby-friendly neon party. Bring your tiny dancer and well supply lighting, decor, and music.
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Thursday June 12 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Storytime Sparks: Inventors and Their Amazing Ideas
Calling all young inventors. Get ready to dive into the world of brilliant minds and big ideas with Melissa Shenk, GA Tech Engineer and Davis Academy School Librarian.
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Thursday June 12 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Open Technology Lab
Bring your computer questions, and the Decatur Library staff will help you grow your technology skills.
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Thursday June 12 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Donuts with Dad!
Celebrate with the father figure in your life with a craft, a book, and donuts.
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Thursday June 12 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Jewelry with Gin Live!
Jewelry designer Virginia Milner will show you how to create a beautiful and unique piece of jewelry. Materials provided. Class limited to the first 10 participants.
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Thursday June 12 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
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 June 12 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 June 12 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
2025 Fine Arts Exhibition Gallery Hours
Come see the 2025 Fine Arts Exhibition, installed in the Fourth Floor Gallery of Decatur Library. This year's theme is "Cat & Mouse."
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Thursday June 12 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Preschool Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers.
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Thursday June 12 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Impromptu Art
Make themed art using a bag of random supplies and your imagination.
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Thursday June 12 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Anime Club
Hype up your favorite anime and manga at the library.
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Thursday June 12 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Book Arts: Petal Fold Workshop
Learn how to create your own petal-fold book from paper artists.
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Thursday June 12 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Color Your Own Summer Reading Book Bag
Using fabric markers, decorate your own summer reading tote bag to use all summer long.
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Thursday June 12 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bits and Bots
Explore robotics and electronics using Ozobots, Cubelets, Dot and Dash robots, and more.
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Thursday June 12 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 June 12 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
LEGO Club
Play, create, and practice your engineering skills at LEGO Club.
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Thursday June 12 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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Thursday June 12 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Saving the Chattahoochee: Screening & Talkback
The Georgia Center for the Book is delighted to present a free screening of the documentary Saving the Chattahoochee, followed by a talkback with Sally Bethea, Hannah S. Palmer, Hal Jacobs.
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Friday June 13 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 June 13 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Embry Hills Scavenger Hunt
The Summer Reading Challenge is here and we are kicking it off with a scavenger hunt in the branch. Stop by the Circulation Desk to get your clue sheet to get started.
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Friday June 13 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Homeschool Drop-In
Spend time with fellow homeschool families.
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Friday June 13 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Let's Paint
Use basic acrylic painting techniques to create your own art.
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Friday June 13 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Senior Puzzle Program
Looking for a fun, social activity? Our senior puzzle program offers a chance to connect with others and enjoy a variety of engaging puzzles. All skill levels are welcome. Refreshments provided.
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Friday June 13 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
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 June 13 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Summer Reading Kickoff with Carmen and Lauren Agra Deedy!
We are excited to host Georgia children's book authors Carmen and Lauren Agra Deedy for the 2025 Summer Reading Kickoff. This event is free and open to the public but registration is required.
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Friday June 13 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Toddler Painting
Build fine motor skills for toddlers and preschoolers by painting with watercolors.
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Friday June 13 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Crochet Your Way
Create crochet projects from patterns. All experience levels.
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Friday June 13 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
2025 Fine Arts Exhibition Gallery Hours
Come see the 2025 Fine Arts Exhibition, installed in the Fourth Floor Gallery of Decatur Library. This year's theme is "Cat & Mouse."
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Friday June 13 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friday Movies
Bob Trevino Likes It (2024). PG-13. 1h 41m. Movies shown with closed captioning when available.
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Friday June 13 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Line Dancing @ the Library
Start the new year off right and honor your commitment to get fit! Get moving and come line dance with ClassZ Studios.
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Friday June 13 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Game Day Fun
Play one of our board games or bring your own.
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Friday June 13 2:00pm - 4:10pm EDT
Friday Movie
Twisters (2024). Rated PG-13. 2h 2m.
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Friday June 13 6:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Closing Reception: 2025 Fine Arts Exhibition
The Decatur Arts Alliance and the Georgia Center for the Book host the Closing Reception for the 2025 Fine Arts Exhibition, which is installed on the Fourth Floor of Decatur Library.
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Saturday June 14 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 June 14 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 June 14 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
LEGO Club
Use your imagination with LEGO. Free build with the provided building blocks, then we will display your masterpiece in the library.
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Saturday June 14 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Stonecrest Book Sale
The Friends of the Stonecrest Library will hold a one-day book sale. Attendees may purchase a bag of books for $5.
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Saturday June 14 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Creative Expressions Crocheting Group
This group is for adults who have an interest in crocheting.
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Saturday June 14 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Colors Everywhere!
Stories, songs, and poems with storyteller Barry Stewart Mann.
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Saturday June 14 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer Family Yoga
Beat the summer heat with family yoga. Children and caregivers can bond over playful yoga poses, engaging mindfulness games, breath work, meditation, and more.
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Saturday June 14 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Make Your Mark! Dot Mural Workshop
Every great artwork starts with a single mark. Local illustrator Dustin Timbrook will teach mark making with various mediums for students to create a collaborative mural combining their unique dots.
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Saturday June 14 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
CPR Basics
Join our CPR Basics class with certified instructor Valerie Smith. Learn essential CPR skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Licensing is available for an additional cost.
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Saturday June 14 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Let's Get Creative with Assemblage Art
Assemblage art is a fun and challenging way to use old costume jewelry to create works of art.
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Saturday June 14 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Game On: Retro Game Day
Flashback to yesteryear and play classic video games with friends and family, or take on an old school challenge all by yourself.
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Saturday June 14 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Manga African Dance
Celebrate African music and dance with a performance by Atlanta-based Manga African Dance.
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Saturday June 14 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
True Crime and Color
Spend a relaxing afternoon at the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library 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 June 14 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Internet Basics
In this workshop we will introduce newly connected users to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines, and websites.
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Saturday June 14 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
String Art
Come and create unique string art crafts. Open to the first 10 patrons. Supplies will be provided.
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Saturday June 14 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 June 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Writers Group
Join us to discuss writing craft based on a monthly topic. This month, author Deric Gilliard will walk through his process of finding the stories behind Civil Rights figures for his historical work.
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Saturday June 14 2:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Anime for Adults
Come mingle and meet other adults as we explore different anime series.
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Saturday June 14 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
CPR Basics
Join our CPR Basics class with certified instructor Valerie Smith. Learn essential CPR skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Licensing is available for an additional cost.
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Saturday June 14 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Weekend Sensory Play
Sensory play builds cognitive skills through the exploration of the senses in an unstructured environment. Adult supervision required.
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Monday June 16 All Day
Guess the Art!
Try and guess the art/artist in this challenge--Monday through Friday.
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Monday June 16 All Day
Guess the Artist
Try and guess the art/artist in this challenge - Monday through Friday.
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Monday June 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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Monday June 16 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 June 16 All Day
Take & Make: Juneteenth Craft
Come in to pick up a Juneteenth craft kit to make at home. Kits will be available all week while supplies last.
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Monday June 16 All Day
Rainbow Fish Scavenger Hunt
Find a fish for each color of the rainbow hidden in the Children's Department for a fun, fishy prize.
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Monday June 16 All Day
Coloring Contest
Pick up a coloring sheet to decorate and enter it in our contest. The winner's artwork will be displayed in the library.
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Monday June 16 All Day
Take & Make: Butterfly Suncatcher
Using tissue paper, create a multi-colored butterfly to hang in your window and catch the summer sun.
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Monday June 16 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 June 16 All Day
Adult Craft Kits: Paper Flowers
Stop by the front desk to pick up a kit to make your own paper flowers.
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Monday June 16 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 June 16 All Day
Coloring Table
Help color giant coloring sheets to display in the Children's Department this summer.
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Monday June 16 All Day
Take & Make: Rainbow Science
Experiment with prisms and learn about the nature of light and color.
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Monday June 16 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 June 16 All Day
Take & Make: Yarn Octopus
Celebrate summer with this fun Cephalopod.
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Monday June 16 All Day
Color Matching Scavenger Hunt
Search the Children's Department for book cover colors that match paint swatches, and earn a small prize.
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Monday June 16 All Day
Celebrating Black Music Month
The Stonecrest Library celebrates Black Music Month with a special display of themed artwork.
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Monday June 16 All Day
Take & Make Kit Series: Exploring Artist
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 June 16 All Day
Adult Coloring Contest
Pick up a coloring sheet to decorate and enter it in our contest. The winner's artwork will be displayed in the library.
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Monday June 16 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 June 16 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 June 16 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 June 16 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 June 16 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 June 16 All Day
Take and Make: Four Collages in One
Pick up a kit at the Redan-Trotti Library to make a colorful picture using things that can be divided into four parts.
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Monday June 16 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Baby Babbles Storytime
This program will have interactive songs and storytelling for babies.
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Monday June 16 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
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Monday June 16 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Take & Make: Straw Weaving Bookmarks
Weave a colorful bookmark with just straws and yarn. Available while supplies last.
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Monday June 16 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Take & Make: Tiny Art
For the month of June, pick up a Take & Make kit to paint your own masterpiece. Includes a 3"x3" canvas, paints, and paint brush.
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Monday June 16 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Juneteenth Take & Make
Celebrate and showcase your creativity and pride with this Juneteenth craft. Stop by the Flat Shoals Library and pick up your Take & Make kit. Available while supplies last.
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Monday June 16 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Art Exhibit: Faces of Justice
Bonita L. Davis' multimedia oil portraits depict individuals in politics, religion, and the arts throughout the African Diaspora, who have advocated for the poor and challenged authoritarian regimes.
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Monday June 16 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 June 16 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 June 16 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Friends of Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library will have a Juneteenth inside-branch book sale. African American books for sale. ONE WEEK ONLY! June 16-21.
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Monday June 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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Monday June 16 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun.
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Monday June 16 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 June 16 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 June 16 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime
An interactive storytime, complete with finger plays, action rhymes, stories, and more.
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Monday June 16 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Jerry G. White Presents: Anansi and the Colorful Kente Cloth
Join us for an interactive family show with author, percussionist, and storyteller, Jerry G. White as he brings his debut children's book, Anansi and the Colorful Kente Cloth, to life.
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Monday June 16 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 June 16 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Cursive Workshop for Kids
Learn to write in cursive and complete a small project.
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Monday June 16 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, and more for preschoolers.
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Monday June 16 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 June 16 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Upcycled Bottle Painting
Reduce waste and keep the Earth green and the world colorful by painting upcycled bottles.
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Monday June 16 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Family Trivia: Music
Prepare your best trivia team and head to the Redan-Trotti Library. Compete to answer questions about this month's topic, music, and maybe even win some prizes.
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Monday June 16 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Beginning Reader Book Club
Read a book together, eat snacks, and do an activity.
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Monday June 16 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 June 16 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Come Play Chess!
Bring your best moves and play a match or two.
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Monday June 16 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mini Golf
Come play through a six-hole mini golf course filled with fun and surprises in the library. Registration for tee times open June 9th at 10:00 a.m.
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Monday June 16 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 June 16 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Pride Flag Keychains
Show off your Pride this June and all year round by making chevron keychains with embroidery floss. Add flair to your keys, bag, or anything else!
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Monday June 16 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Genealogy Group
Join us virtually for our monthly meeting to discuss genealogy methodology, research tips, techniques, and resources. All experience levels are welcome.
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Monday June 16 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 June 16 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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Monday June 16 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Learn English by speaking with other ESL students.
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Tuesday June 17 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 June 17 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Tots and Tales
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more.
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Tuesday June 17 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Juneteenth Take & Make
Celebrate and showcase your creativity and pride with this Juneteenth craft. Stop by the Flat Shoals Library and pick up your Take & Make kit. Available while supplies last.
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Tuesday June 17 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Friends of Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library will have a Juneteenth inside-branch book sale. African American books for sale. ONE WEEK ONLY! June 16-21.
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Tuesday June 17 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 June 17 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
8 Legged Scales
Join us for a reptile show with Mr. Cato. We will learn about and interact with various reptiles, so be prepared to meet some new scaly friends.
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Tuesday June 17 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Tape Resist Painting
Use painters tape to make your own abstract masterpiece at the Redan-Trotti Library.
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Tuesday June 17 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Toddler Time
Music, rhymes, activities, and more to get caregivers and children moving.
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Tuesday June 17 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Bead Nice
Jewelry designer Carol Patterson will teach you how to create beautiful beaded jewelry pieces.
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Tuesday June 17 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Bingo
Join us for some bingo games and a chance to win prizes. Open to the first 15 participants.
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Tuesday June 17 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 June 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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Tuesday June 17 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Senior Games
Looking for a fun, social activity? Our senior puzzle program offers a chance to connect with others and enjoy a variety of engaging puzzles. All skill levels are welcome. Refreshments provided.
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Tuesday June 17 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
8 Legged Scales
Join us for an engaging program focused on learning about spiders, reptiles, and amphibians. This will be achieved through education and audience participation.
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Tuesday June 17 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 June 17 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Golden Classic Film Series
Tom Jones
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Tuesday June 17 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Rock Painting
Come paint your own unique rock.
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Tuesday June 17 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Color Our World With Collage
Join community art teacher Ellen Gadberry to explore the work of artist Josef Albers, who is famous for his ideas about color.
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Tuesday June 17 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 June 17 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
P.A.C.T. Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Where It Rains in Color by Denise Crittendon.
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Tuesday June 17 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 June 17 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Wordsmiths Teen Writing Club
Learn new techniques to hone your creative writing skills. Share your work with other creatives like you.
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Tuesday June 17 4:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Meeting
Help sort book donations with the Friends of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library. Your efforts will support our book sales and help raise money to fund library programs.
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Tuesday June 17 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
I Will Speak Today
School-age children can learn and practice their public speaking skills.
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Tuesday June 17 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
An Evening of Sewing with Jessica
A sewing class for beginners.
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Tuesday June 17 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 June 17 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
B2 Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Books are available for checkout at Northlake-Barbara Loar Library.
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Tuesday June 17 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Kids Punch & Paint
Paint a picture while enjoying some punch.
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Tuesday June 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Embry Hills Fantasy & Science Fiction Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab.
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Tuesday June 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Celebrate Juneteenth
Learn about the history of Juneteenth and make crafts.
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Tuesday June 17 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 June 17 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Brookhaven Paint Club
Join us for a D.I.Y. Paint-by-Number craft.
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Tuesday June 17 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 June 18 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 June 18 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 June 18 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Books and Babies Storytime
Stories, rhymes, bubbles, and fun for infants and crawlers.
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Wednesday June 18 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 June 18 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Friends of Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library will have a Juneteenth inside-branch book sale. African American books for sale. ONE WEEK ONLY! June 16-21.
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Wednesday June 18 10:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Juneteenth Take & Make
Celebrate and showcase your creativity and pride with this Juneteenth craft. Stop by the Flat Shoals Library and pick up your Take & Make kit. Available while supplies last.
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Wednesday June 18 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 June 18 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 June 18 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 June 18 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Rhymes, stories, and songs.
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Wednesday June 18 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 June 18 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Joyous Club
Join us for a fun activity for adults with developmental disabilities. Registration required. Funding provided by the Friends of the Flat Shoals Library.
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Wednesday June 18 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Discussion
Join us for a discussion of Network Effect by Martha Wells.
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Wednesday June 18 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Preschool Days
This program is designed to engage preschoolers and help them learn colors.
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Wednesday June 18 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Bio-Bus Sampler
Join us and the Bio-Bus crew as we step into the wonderful world of science and learn about all sorts of cool animals and how to conduct simple, yet exciting, experiments.
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Wednesday June 18 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 June 18 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 June 18 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Silver Sleuths Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister.
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Wednesday June 18 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 June 18 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 June 18 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Bio-Bus Sampler
Join us and the Bio-Bus crew as we step into the wonderful world of science and learn about all sorts of cool animals and how to conduct simple, yet exciting, experiments.
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Wednesday June 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
June Family Movies
Come enjoy a fun family movie this summer.
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Wednesday June 18 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 June 18 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. Funded by Methodist Church of Stone Mountain & Friends of the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library.
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Wednesday June 18 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 June 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
DIY Drawing Set
Children will be able to make their own pencil roll case and mini notebook.
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Wednesday June 18 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Bio-Bus Sampler
Join us and the Bio-Bus crew as we step into the wonderful world of science and learn about all sorts of cool animals and how to conduct simple, yet exciting, experiments.
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Wednesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Open Technology Lab
Bring your computer and basic technology questions, and Clarkston staff will help you grow your technology skills.
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Wednesday June 18 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 June 18 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
LEGO Club
Use your imagination with LEGO. We provide all the LEGO pieces.
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Wednesday June 18 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
LEGO Free Build
Come listen to music, socialize with other enthusiasts, and build whatever your heart desires at the Redan-Trotti Library's monthly LEGO Free Build.
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Wednesday June 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Eager Readers Book Club
A book club for beginner 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 June 18 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 June 18 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 June 18 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 June 18 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
All Ages Open Mic
Sign up to perform music, poetry, dance, comedy, etc.! Or come listen and support your community.
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Thursday June 19 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Friends of Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library will have a Juneteenth inside-branch book sale. African American books for sale. ONE WEEK ONLY! June 16-21.
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Thursday June 19 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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Friday June 20 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Juneteenth Take & Make
Celebrate and showcase your creativity and pride with this Juneteenth craft. Stop by the Flat Shoals Library and pick up your Take & Make kit. Available while supplies last.
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Friday June 20 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Friends of Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library will have a Juneteenth inside-branch book sale. African American books for sale. ONE WEEK ONLY! June 16-21.
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Friday June 20 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 June 20 10:45am - 4:20pm EDT
Movie-versary Marathon
Join us as we celebrate cinematic anniversaries. Light snacks provided.
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Friday June 20 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Water Color Painting with a Twist
We will create spectacular artwork using water squirters as the paint brushes. Please dress appropriately.
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Friday June 20 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 June 20 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 June 20 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort)
Get help with SNAP applications and finding local resources.
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Friday June 20 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Greeting Card Crafts
Learn how to make a handmade greeting card suitable for any occasion.
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Friday June 20 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Friday Movies
The Wedding Banquet (2025). Rated R. 1h 43m. Movies shown with closed captioning when available.
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Friday June 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Game Day Fun
Play one of our board games or bring your own.
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Friday June 20 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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Friday June 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Fired Up: Shannon Watts in conversation w/ Rep. Park Cannon
Charis Books and More and the Georgia Center for the Book welcome Shannon Watts in conversation with Rep. Park Cannon to discuss Watts' new book, Fired Up.
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Saturday June 21 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 June 21 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 June 21 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Take & Make: Cold Case Mystery Kit
Become a cold case detective. Pick up a mystery kit and solve the case.
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Saturday June 21 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Hiking Storytime
An interactive storytime on the move outdoors. Well take a mini hike along the PATH trail with stories and nature observation along the way. Meet at the gazebo outside Stonecrest Library.
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Saturday June 21 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 June 21 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Organic Gardening for Kids
Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of organic gardening. Program made possible by a partnership with Project G.R.A.P.E.
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Saturday June 21 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Friends of Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library will have a Juneteenth inside-branch book sale. African American books for sale. ONE WEEK ONLY! June 16-21.
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Saturday June 21 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 June 21 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Coffee & Create
Enjoy coffee and a craft!
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Saturday June 21 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 June 21 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Tissue Paper Collage
Learn some color theory while making a collage out of tissue paper. Wear clothes that can get a little messy.
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Saturday June 21 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 June 21 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Early Readers Storytime
An energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more.
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Saturday June 21 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
The Magical Poodles
Fabulous tricks, lively music, exciting routines, and lots of educational fun dog facts. Get ready for a dog gone good time.
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Saturday June 21 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Organic Gardening
Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of organic gardening. Program made possible by a partnership with Project G.R.A.P.E.
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Saturday June 21 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Pressed Flower Lanterns
Create a lantern to use this summer.
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Saturday June 21 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 June 21 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 June 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil with V.E. Schwab
Charis Books & More and the Georgia Center for the Book welcome V.E. Schwab for a celebration of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil.
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Saturday June 21 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 June 21 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Morse Code Bracelets
Create a bracelet message using morse code.
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Saturday June 21 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Board Game Afternoon
Drop in to play board games at Hairston Crossing Library.
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Saturday June 21 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 June 21 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Mobile Device Basics-Android
Learn the basics of navigating Android interfaces such as connecting to WiFi, adjusting settings, and using apps.
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Saturday June 21 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Sew Cute! Axolotl Plushies
Dive into creativity as you design, stitch, and stuff your very own adorable axolotl plushie using colorful felt and easy sewing techniques.
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Saturday June 21 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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Saturday June 21 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.