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Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Closed for Construction
The last day of service to the public at the Northlake-Barbara Loar Library was Wednesday, April 30, 2008. The branch is closed so that construction on the new library can begin. While the Northlake-Barbara Loar Library is closed, please visit a nearby branch.
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Author Talks
photo of Philip Bobbitt Philip Bobbitt discusses his new book, Terror and Consent: The Wars for the Twenty-First Century, which has been called "the most profound book on American foreign policy since the end of the cold war." Friday, May 9, 7:15 PM, Decatur Library
photo of Carl Hiaasen Carl Hiaasen returns with a new book, The Downhill Lie: A Hacker's Return to a Ruinous Sport, a book that asks important questions about golf like: how do you retrieve a sunken golf cart from a snake-infested lake? And, which club is best for killing rats? Monday, May 12, 7:00 PM (Doors Open at 6), Cole Auditorium at Georgia Perimeter College-Clarkston Campus
Mary Tillman new book, Boots on the Ground by Dusk: My Tribute to Pat Tillman, is a memorial to her son and a powerful report on what she underwent to discover the truth. Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 PM, Jimmy Carter Library
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Tea with Peter Rabbit
Peter will be in town for the day to mingle with his fans, pose for photos and enjoy a puppet show! Crafts and a hoppin' good tea will follow. Saturday, May 10, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
This program presented though the generosity of the Friends of the Decatur Library.
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Celebrate Asian Heritage Month
Celebrate the diverse culture and achievements of Asians and Asian-Americans with DeKalb County Public Library. Read more on our adult programs page.
Film: Eat Drink Man Woman. Tuesday, May 6, 7:00 – 9:00 PM, Chamblee Library
Learn to Meditate Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 – 8:00 PM Decatur Library
Film: In the Mood for Love. Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 – 9:00 PM Chamblee Library
Chinese American Cultural Performing Group (CACPG). Saturday, May 31, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Chamblee Library
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Food Fights (for parents and childcare providers)
Pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Shu, author of Food Fights: Winning the Nutritional Challenges of Parenthood Armed with Insight, Humor and a Bottle of Ketchup and featured on CNN, Headline News and the Discovery Health Channel will talk with parents and caregivers about toddler behavior and nutrition. A limited number of Dr. Shu's book will be given away to participants. Saturday, May 17, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library
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Literature Resource Center Database of the Month:   Literature Resource Center
A source of information on contemporary authors (lists bio-bibliographical information on more than 100,000 current writers) and literary criticism (published criticism on the works of writers now living or who died after December 31, 1959), and includes a Dictionary of Literary Biography as well as a variety of other sources including Twayne's Author Series and the Encyclopedia of Literature.
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It's Never Too Late to Learn to Read
I was driving to work a couple of weeks ago when I heard an episode of the StoryCorps series on NPR. If you've ever heard a StoryCorps interview before, then you understand why I reach for the tissues as soon... [ Read More On Our Blog, DCPLive ]

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