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May 24 2013 - August 24 2013
Friday, May 24	Movie: They Were Expendable :: Movies Adult (18+) 1:30 pm—3:30 pm at Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Starring Gregory Peck. NR, 136 minutes, 1945. Movies are shown with closed-captioning when available. [ Read More ]
Saturday, May 25	English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 10:00 am—11:30 am at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Tai Chi in Honor of Asian-Pacific Heritage Month :: Classes Adult (18+) 1:00 pm—2:30 pm at Flat Shoals Celebrate Asian-Pacific Heritage month by learning Tai Chi. Exercise, dance, ritual, philosophy of life, method of achieving mental peace and relaxation—all have been used to describe Tai Chi. Join Master Phoenix for an hour-long class on this ancient art. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Class limited to 15. Call branch to register. Funding provided by the Friends of the Flat Shoals Library. [ Read More ] Movie: Lincoln :: Movies Adult (18+) 2:00 pm—4:30 pm at Covington Stars Daniel Day Lewis, Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones. Rated PG-13. [ Read More ] The Entrepreneur Endeavor :: Informational Programs Adult (18+) 2:30 pm—3:30 pm at Stonecrest DeKalb County Public Library, in partnership with The Leadership Academy, is offering a series of classes on starting and running a successful and profitable LLC or corporation. The classes are designed to provide support to individuals interested in starting their own business as well as current entrepreneurs seeking ways to enhance their business. The classes are as follows. Click here for specific dates and times. April - Building Your Business from the Inside Out - Five Important Steps May - Marketing and Growing Your Company June - Increase Revenue, Decrease Expense = Profit July - Staffing and Leadership [ Read More ]
Tuesday, May 28	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Stonecrest The Mobile Career Center (also called the "Jobs Bus") includes 13 computer stations and high-speed satellite Internet connection. The Center will provide residents with essential services, including job search assistance, resume writing, and interviewing tips. The bus schedule includes library locations and changes monthly. Click here for full library schedule. [ Read More ] Martial Arts Demonstration :: Informational Programs Adult (18+) 5:00 pm—6:00 pm at Dunwoody Before the screening of the martial arts film classic Hero, hear martial arts instructor Michael Issa talk about its history and the benefits of martial arts. He also will give a demonstration and short lesson. [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at Northlake-Barbara Loar Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] US Citizenship Class. Free :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—8:00 pm at Chamblee Prepare to pass the USCIS Citizenship Test and become a U.S. Citizen! You must be a legal permanent resident to enroll. For more information please contact Mark Farris Phone: 770.677.9376 Email: mfarris@jfcs-atlanta.org [ Read More ] Movie: Hero :: Movies Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—7:45 pm at Dunwoody Jet Li is the nameless protagonist of this film based on the story of Jing Ke's assassination attempt on the King of Qinin in 227 BC. A martial arts demonstration will take place one hour before the movie. [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at Doraville Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Creative Writing Group :: Fun Activities Adult (18+) 6:30 pm—8:30 pm at Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Aspiring writers have the opportunity to share their work and network. Repeats every other month on the last Tuesday, except for holidays. [ Read More ] Discussion: When Did You Stop Loving Me :: Book Discussions Adult (18+) 6:30 pm—8:00 pm at Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown When Did You Stop Loving Me by Veronica Chambers. [ Read More ] All That Jazz Concert :: Musical Programs Adult (18+) 7:00 pm—8:00 pm at Stonecrest Come feel the rhythm and the beats of this great jazz program! [ Read More ] English as a Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 7:00 pm—8:30 pm at Decatur Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ]
Wednesday, May 29	English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 2:00 pm—3:30 pm at Decatur Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Discussion: The Three Weissmanns of Westport :: Book Discussions Adult (18+) 7:00 pm—8:30 pm at Decatur Join us May 29 to discuss The Three Weissmanns of Westport by Cathleen Schine. Books will be available at the Decatur Circulation Desk approximately one month before the discussion. [ Read More ] Annalee Newitz :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—9:00 pm at Decatur One of America’s top science journalists, Annalee Newitz, joins us with a program about her intriguing new book, Scatter, Adapt and Remember: How Humans Will Survive a Mass Extinction. It’s a brilliantly speculative work of popular science that examines humanity’s success at dodging the bullet of extinction and suggests ways to keep doing it. That would seem to make her talk a pretty important one not to miss. She is the founding editor of the science website io9.com and a journalist with a decade’s experience in writing about science, culture and the future for publications such as Wired, Popular Science and The Washington Post. She is the editor of the anthology... [ Read More ]
Thursday, May 30	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Salem-Panola The Mobile Career Center (also called the "Jobs Bus") includes 13 computer stations and high-speed satellite Internet connection. The Center will provide residents with essential services, including job search assistance, resume writing, and interviewing tips. The bus schedule includes library locations and changes monthly. Click here for full library schedule. [ Read More ] Food Talk :: Informational Programs Adult (18+) 11:00 am—12:00 pm at Salem-Panola The University of Georgia's Cooperative Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) will provide healthy eating/nutrition education classes for families with children. May 2, 2013: Your Food, Your Choice: Learn about general nutrition, food choices and how to prepare quick and easy recipes. May 9, 2013: Stress-Free Meal Times: Find out how to keep meal times stress free. May 16, 2013: Color Me Healthy: Add more fruits and vegetables to your meals. May 23, 2013: Winning Ways with Fast Food: Learn to make delicious fast foods for your family. May 30, 2013: two part session: Keep Yourself Well! Eat healthy and get... [ Read More ]
Saturday, June 01	Book-A-Librarian :: Classes Adult (18+) 10:00 am—10:01 am at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Got questions about your email, finding something on the web, or a Microsoft Word document? Need help starting the research process, finding good books to read or downloading eBooks? Then book a one-on-one session with a librarian. Sessions are held throughout the month. Book your session now! [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 10:00 am—11:30 am at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Starting a Nonprofit Organization: Seeking/Securing Grants :: Classes Adult (18+) 12:00 pm—1:00 pm at Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown This month's class will focus on the grant seeking process, the challenges grant writers confront, and the process of collaborating with outside agencies. Participants will hone their grant writing skills as they critique grant proposals, draft their own grant proposal, and learn about the role of program evaluation in grant writing. Upcoming classes: Leadership/Board Development in Nonprofit Organizations - in July [ Read More ] Getting to Know American Muslims and Their Faith :: Informational Programs Adult (18+) 1:00 pm—2:00 pm at Doraville An audience participation discussion led by Jelena Naim and Amin Tomeh of The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta. The Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys is a project of the National Endowment for the Humanities, conducted in cooperation with the American Library Association. Support was provided by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York. Additional support for the arts and media components was provided by the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art. [ Read More ] Starting a Nonprofit Organization: Seeking/Securing Grants :: Classes Adult (18+) 3:00 pm—4:00 pm at Dunwoody This month's class will focus on the grant seeking process, the challenges grant writers confront, and the process of collaborating with outside agencies. Participants will hone their grant writing skills as they critique grant proposals, draft their own grant proposal, and learn about the role of program evaluation in grant writing. Upcoming classes: Leadership/Board Development in Nonprofit Organizations - in July [ Read More ]
Sunday, June 02	Susan Rebecca White :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:30 pm—9:00 pm at Decatur We are delighted to welcome Susan Rebecca White, one of Atlanta’s most popular authors, with a celebration of the release of her new novel, A Place at the Table. The doors open at 7:15 p.m., and she’ll appear on stage at 7:30 in conversation with another wonderful Atlanta writer, Susan Puckett. You won’t want to miss this! The new novel, following Bound South and A Soft Place to Land, moves from a freed-slave settlement in North Carolina in the 1920s to Manhattan in the 1980s, to present day Greenwich, with a story of three richly nuanced characters whose lives converge in a chic Manhattan cafe. It’s storytelling on a grand scale, and we invite you to join in the... [ Read More ]
Monday, June 03	Discussion: Those Who Love: A Biographical Novel of Abigail and John Adams :: Book Discussions Adult (18+) 10:00 am—11:00 am at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Those Who Love: A Biographical Novel of Abigail and John Adams by Irving Stone. [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 10:00 am—11:30 am at Chamblee Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Watch a Movie, Dig Deep into a Book :: Movies Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—8:00 pm at Clarkston June 3: We'll screen For Colored Girls, 2010 June 17: We'll screen The Perks of Being a Wallflower, 2012 We'll have copies of the book for you to check out after you see the movie version. [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:30 pm—8:00 pm at Brookhaven Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:30 pm—8:00 pm at Dunwoody Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Starting a Nonprofit Organization: Seeking/Securing Grants :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:30 pm—7:30 pm at Stonecrest This month's class will focus on the grant seeking process, the challenges grant writers confront, and the process of collaborating with outside agencies. Participants will hone their grant writing skills as they critique grant proposals, draft their own grant proposal, and learn about the role of program evaluation in grant writing. Upcoming classes: Leadership/Board Development in Nonprofit Organizations - in July [ Read More ] Discussion: Perfect Peace :: Book Discussions Adult (18+) 7:00 pm—8:00 pm at Gresham Book being discussed is Perfect Peace by Daniel Black. [ Read More ] Mary Hood presented by the Georgia Review :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—9:00 pm at Decatur We are pleased to join the prestigious publication Georgia Review for a special evening with one of Georgia’s most gifted authors, Mary Hood. Her appearance crowns a new issue of Georgia Review that features a much anticipated new story and a new essay by Hood as well as a lengthy interview with the author and a selection of her letters. ”She is a most distinguished writer, and we are privileged to be able to present her,” says Stephen Corey, the noted poet and editor of Georgia Review. Work by Hood also appears in the recently published anthology, Stories Waiting to be Heard: Selected Fiction from the Six Decades of the Georgia Review. We hope you’ll take... [ Read More ]
Tuesday, June 04	Discussion: State of Wonder :: Book Discussions Adult (18+) 10:15 am—11:15 am at Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Please join us for a discussion of State of Wonder by Ann Patchett. The Toco Hill Book Club meets the first Tuesday of the month. [ Read More ] Yoga Class :: Classes Adult (Ages 18 years and over ) 5:30 pm—6:30 pm at Gresham A basic yoga class that will help establish and deepen your grasp of yoga principles. [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at Northlake-Barbara Loar Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at Doraville Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] US Citizenship Class. Free :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—8:00 pm at Chamblee Prepare to pass the USCIS Citizenship Test and become a U.S. Citizen! You must be a legal permanent resident to enroll. For more information please contact Mark Farris Phone: 770.677.9376 Email: mfarris@jfcs-atlanta.org [ Read More ] English as a Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 7:00 pm—8:30 pm at Decatur Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ]
Wednesday, June 05	Healthy Brains :: Informational Programs Adult (18+) 2:00 pm—3:00 pm at Doraville Learn more about your brain and how it functions. This is a six-week series led by health care professionals. [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 2:00 pm—3:30 pm at Decatur Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Charlie Lovett :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—9:00 pm at Decatur Nine months after the death of his beloved wife, Amanda, Peter Byerly isn’t sure what drew him into a bookshop in a small Welsh town. The young antiquarian bookseller relocated from North Carolina to the English countryside, hoping to heal his wounds by losing himself collecting and restoring rare books. But upon opening an eighteenth-century study of Shakespeare forgeries, Peter is shocked when a portrait of Amanda tumbles out of its pages. Victorian in origin, the uncanny resemblance to his wife sets Peter on a quest, across England and the centuries uncovering the origins of the watercolor, and possibly the truth about Shakespeare’s identity. Charlie Lovett is a writer,... [ Read More ]
Friday, June 07	Movie: Les Miserables :: Movies Adult (18+) 1:30 pm—3:30 pm at Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Starring Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe. PG-13, 158 minutes, 2012. Movies are shown with closed-captioning when available. [ Read More ]
Saturday, June 08	English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 10:00 am—11:30 am at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Creative Expressions Crocheting Group :: Arts & Crafts Adult (18+) 10:00 am—1:00 pm at Covington This group is for anyone who has an interest in crocheting. Whether you’re beginning or have been crocheting for years, this is the group for you. All experience levels are welcomed. Adults only. Please bring your own supplies. Repeats every second Saturday, except holidays. [ Read More ] International Café :: Informational Programs Adult (18+) 10:00 am—12:00 pm at Chamblee Practice your conversational English or Spanish skills. Free. Call 404/370-8450, ext. 2257 to register. Second Saturday of each month, except for holidays. [ Read More ] Movie: Promised Land :: Movies Adult (18+) 2:00 pm—3:45 pm at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Stars Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Frances McDormond. Rated R. [ Read More ] Janis F. Kearney - Daisy: Between a Rock and a Hard Place :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 2:00 pm—4:00 pm at Stonecrest Presidential diarist and author Janis F. Kearney will discuss her newest book, Daisy: Between a Rock and a Hard Place. This biographical memoir chronicles the life and times of Daisy Gatson Bates. Ms. Bates was one of the American South's most renowned female civil rights leaders. Kearney chronicles the life of the remarkable Bates, from a tragic childhood to her death in 1999, and carefully transforms her mentor's life from black and white to living color. Funding provided by the Friends of the Stonecrest Library and the City of Lithonia. [ Read More ]
Monday, June 10	English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 10:00 am—11:30 am at Chamblee Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Discussion: The World of the Salt Marsh :: Book Discussions Adult (18+) 10:00 am—12:00 pm at Chamblee The World of the Salt Marsh by Charles Seabrook. [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:30 pm—8:00 pm at Dunwoody Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:30 pm—8:00 pm at Brookhaven Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Starting a Nonprofit Organization: Seeking/Securing Grants :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:30 pm—7:30 pm at Chamblee This month's class will focus on the grant seeking process, the challenges grant writers confront, and the process of collaborating with outside agencies. Participants will hone their grant writing skills as they critique grant proposals, draft their own grant proposal, and learn about the role of program evaluation in grant writing. Upcoming classes: Leadership/Board Development in Nonprofit Organizations - in July [ Read More ] Discussion: State of Wonder by Anne Patchett :: Book Discussions Adult (18+) 7:00 pm—8:00 pm at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer State of Wonder by Anne Patchett. [ Read More ] Daniel James Brown :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—9:00 pm at Decatur Author Daniel James Brown tells a remarkable true story in his fascinating new book, The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The story centers around the University of Washington’s oar crew, a team that transformed the sport and helped take the spotlight from Hitler’s Germany. This emotional story tells how the sons of loggers, shipyard workers and farmers defeated elite rivals from eastern and British universities and eventually claimed the gold for the U.S. over a heavily-favored Nazi crew. Brown is the author of two acclaimed nonfiction books, The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride and... [ Read More ]
Tuesday, June 11	Discussion: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks :: Book Discussions Adult (18+) 12:30 pm—1:30 pm at Covington Bring a book and a brown bag! The Covington Library book group will be discussing Rebecca Skloot's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Bring your own brown bag lunch; we will provide drinks and dessert! All are welcome. [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at Doraville Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at Northlake-Barbara Loar Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] US Citizenship Class. Free :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—8:00 pm at Chamblee Prepare to pass the USCIS Citizenship Test and become a U.S. Citizen! You must be a legal permanent resident to enroll. For more information please contact Mark Farris Phone: 770.677.9376 Email: mfarris@jfcs-atlanta.org [ Read More ] Discussion: The River of Doubt :: Book Discussions Adult (18+) 6:45 pm—8:00 pm at Dunwoody The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey by Candice Millard. [ Read More ] English as a Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 7:00 pm—8:30 pm at Decatur Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Anton DiSclafani :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:00 pm—8:00 pm at Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams The Georgia Center for the Book is pleased to host a reading for one of the most anticipated books of the summer, The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls. A graduate of Emory University, author Anton DiSclafani sets this coming-of-age story against the backdrop of the Great Depression. Because of her mysterious role in a family tragedy, passionate, strong-willed, fifteen-year-old Thea Atwell is cast out of her Florida home, exiled to an equestrian boarding school for Southern debutantes high in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls, with its complex social strata ordered by money, beauty, and friendships, is far removed from the free-roaming, dreamlike... [ Read More ]
Wednesday, June 12	English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 2:00 pm—3:30 pm at Decatur Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Friends of the Chamblee Library Meeting :: Friends of the Library Meeting Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at Chamblee Welcome old Friends and new! Help plan for the future of the Friends group and learn how you can best support your Chamblee Library. [ Read More ] Rick Atkinson :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—9:00 pm at Decatur Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Rick Atkinson visits us with the triumphant final volume in his celebrated World War II trilogy, The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945. It is a revealing, detailed and brilliant narrative of the war’s bloody final year. ”It is hard to imagine a better history of the western front’s final phase,” writes the critic for Publishers Weekly. It follows his two acclaimed earlier volumes on American armies, An Army at Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1943-1943, and The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1934-1944. Atkinson is a winner the Pritzker Military Book Award and, as a writer and foreign correspondent for... [ Read More ]
Thursday, June 13	Open Lab for Job Seekers :: Classes Adult (18+) 10:00 am—12:00 pm at Stonecrest We will have our computer lab set up so you can have expanded time to: conduct job searches fill out online job applications update your resume using Word 2007, Optimal Resume or Job & Career Accelerator improve work skills with online tutorials Library staff will be on hand to answer basic questions about the Library’s resources for job seekers. Open Labs are first-come, first-served. Space is limited. [ Read More ] Open Lab for Job Seekers :: Classes Adult (18+) 2:00 pm—3:30 pm at Scott Candler We will have our computer lab set up so you can have expanded time to: conduct job searches fill out online job applications update your resume using Word 2007, Optimal Resume or Job & Career Accelerator improve work skills with online tutorials Library staff will be on hand to answer basic questions about the Library’s resources for job seekers. Open Labs are first-come, first-served. Space is limited. [ Read More ] Movie: Lincoln :: Movies Adult (18+) 2:00 pm—4:00 pm at Doraville We will show the movie Lincoln, rated PG-13. [ Read More ] Internet Basics :: Classes Adult (18+) 2:00 pm—4:00 pm at Stonecrest Learn what the internet is and how to perform simple searches. Mouse and typing skills required. [ Read More ] Khaled Hosseini :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:00 pm—9:00 pm at First Baptist Church Decatur We are honored to present a special appearance by the noted author Khaled Hosseini with his eagerly anticipated new book, And the Mountains Echoed, an emotionally complex and powerful novel about how we love and the choices we make. Hosseini, of course, is the author of the international bestsellers The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns. He was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, and moved to the United States in 1980. He was recently named a goodwill envoy to UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency. He lives in northern California. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and seating will be based on a first-come, first-seated basis. Once capacity is reached for the sanctuary no other... [ Read More ]
Friday, June 14	Movie: Flight :: Movies Adult (18+) 1:30 pm—3:30 pm at Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Starring Denzel Washington. R, 138 minutes, 2012. Movies are shown with closed-captioning when available. [ Read More ] Movie: Promised Land :: Movies Adult (18+) 2:00 pm—3:45 pm at Stonecrest Stars Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Frances, McDormand. Rated R. [ Read More ]
Saturday, June 15	English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 10:00 am—11:30 am at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Brown Sugar Stitchers :: Fun Activities Adult (18+) 10:00 am—5:00 pm at Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Repeats every third Saturday of each month, except for holidays. [ Read More ] American Short Stories Discussion Group :: Book Discussions Adult (18+) 10:30 am—11:30 am at Doraville The selection for June is "My Old Man" by Ernest Hemingway. [ Read More ] Intro to Yoga and Meditation :: Classes Adult (18+) 11:00 am—12:00 pm at Salem-Panola Steffanie Haggins, coach, author and Master Trainer, will lead us in an introduction to meditation and yoga. Yoga and meditation are both recommended for stress reduction and other health benefits as well. Ms. Haggins recommends comfortable attire and sneakers. [ Read More ] Discussion: Ava's Man :: Book Discussions Adult (18+) 11:00 am—12:00 pm at Flat Shoals Ava's Man by Rick Bragg. [ Read More ] Movie: Promised Land :: Movies Adult (18+) 2:00 pm—3:45 pm at Stonecrest Stars Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Frances, McDormand. Rated R. [ Read More ] Yoga for Beginners :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at Chamblee Reap the rewards of health that result from the practice of Yoga. Bonnie G. Gibert and Art Gibert, certified yoga instructors, will help you safely learn yoga to strengthen, stretch and feel great. The class is for beginners. Bring a pillow, a bath towel and, if possible, a yoga mat. Open to first 10 participants. Please call or visit branch to register. June 15 and 29: Noon-1:30 p.m. June 17 and 26: 6:00-7:30 p.m. [ Read More ]
Monday, June 17	English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 10:00 am—11:30 am at Chamblee Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Discussion: Quiet :: Book Discussions Adult (18+) 1:00 pm—3:00 pm at Embry Hills Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain. [ Read More ] Yoga for Beginners :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at Chamblee Reap the rewards of health that result from the practice of Yoga. Bonnie G. Gibert and Art Gibert, certified yoga instructors, will help you safely learn yoga to strengthen, stretch and feel great. The class is for beginners. Bring a pillow, a bath towel and, if possible, a yoga mat. Open to first 10 participants. Please call or visit branch to register. June 15 and 29: Noon-1:30 p.m. June 17 and 26: 6:00-7:30 p.m. [ Read More ] Watch a Movie, Dig Deep into a Book :: Movies Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—8:00 pm at Clarkston June 3: We'll screen For Colored Girls, 2010 June 17: We'll screen The Perks of Being a Wallflower, 2012 We'll have copies of the book for you to check out after you see the movie version. [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Movie: The Weight of the Nation: Children in Crisis :: Movies Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—8:00 pm at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Tucker resident and registered dietitian Barbara Stahnke will continue her presentation and discussion of HBO's four-part Weight of the Nation series. The June 17 film is Children in Crisis. The July 22 film is: Challenges. [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:30 pm—8:00 pm at Brookhaven Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:30 pm—8:00 pm at Dunwoody Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ]
Tuesday, June 18	Friends of the Covington Library :: Friends of the Library Meeting Adult (18+) 1:00 pm—2:30 pm at Covington Find out how you can help the library serve our community. Please come...and bring a friend! [ Read More ] Yoga Class :: Classes Adult (Ages 18 years and over ) 5:30 pm—6:30 pm at Gresham A basic yoga class that will help establish and deepen your grasp of yoga principles. [ Read More ] Discussion: The Book Thief :: Book Discussions Adult (18+) 5:30 pm—7:00 pm at Northlake-Barbara Loar Come join the BL Squared (Barbara Loar Book Lovers) Club in June to discuss The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month in the Northlake-Barbara Loar Meeting Room. Copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the library. Funding provided by the Friends of the Northlake-Barbara Loar Library. [ Read More ] Free Consumer Debt Clinic :: Informational Programs Adult (18+) 5:30 pm—7:00 pm at Decatur Are you struggling with debt? If you have been sued for a debt and you have questions, then the DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation has answers. Local attorneys will discuss information regarding debt cases in DeKalb County and facilitate one-on-one consultations. Participants should bring all documents related to their cases. [ Read More ] Discussion: The Book Thief :: Book Discussions Adult (18+) 5:30 pm—7:00 pm at Northlake-Barbara Loar Come join the BL Squared (Barbara Loar Book Lovers) Club in June to discuss The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month in the Northlake-Barbara Loar Meeting Room. Copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the library. [ Read More ] US Citizenship Class. Free :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—8:00 pm at Chamblee Prepare to pass the USCIS Citizenship Test and become a U.S. Citizen! You must be a legal permanent resident to enroll. For more information please contact Mark Farris Phone: 770.677.9376 Email: mfarris@jfcs-atlanta.org [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at Doraville Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at Northlake-Barbara Loar Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Genealogy and Historical Research Group :: Fun Activities Adult (18+) 6:30 pm—8:00 pm at Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Repeats every third Tuesday of each month, except for holidays. [ Read More ] Discussion: Casanegra :: Book Discussions Adult (18+) 6:30 pm—8:00 pm at Scott Candler Casanegra by Blair Underwood. [ Read More ] English as a Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 7:00 pm—8:30 pm at Decatur Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ]
Wednesday, June 19	Open Lab for Job Seekers :: Classes Adult (18+) 10:00 am—12:00 pm at Hairston Crossing We will have our computer lab set up so you can have expanded time to: conduct job searches fill out online job applications update your resume using Word 2007, Optimal Resume or Job & Career Accelerator improve work skills with online tutorials Library staff will be on hand to answer basic questions about the Library’s resources for job seekers. Open Labs are first-come, first-served. Space is limited. [ Read More ] The Entrepreneur Endeavor :: Informational Programs Adult (18+) 12:00 pm—1:00 pm at Northlake-Barbara Loar DeKalb County Public Library, in partnership with The Leadership Academy, is offering a series of classes on starting and running a successful and profitable LLC or corporation. The classes are designed to provide support to individuals interested in starting their own business as well as current entrepreneurs seeking ways to enhance their business. The classes are as follows. Click here for specific dates and times. April - Building Your Business from the Inside Out - Five Important Steps May - Marketing and Growing Your Company June - Increase Revenue, Decrease Expense = Profit July - Staffing and Leadership [ Read More ] Game Day for Adults :: Fun Activities Adult (18+) 2:00 pm—4:00 pm at Scott Candler Come relax, make new friends, and play games. An assortment of board and card games will be available. [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 2:00 pm—3:30 pm at Decatur Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Temple Grandin :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:00 pm—9:00 pm at First Baptist Church Decatur Temple Grandin is one of the world’s best-known adults with autism and author of the new book The Autistic Brain. With a PhD in animal science, six bestselling books to her credit and a selection by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the year, she is an accomplished figure who is in demand for lectures around the country. Her work has been noted in major newspapers and magazines, and the HBO movie about her life received seven Emmy Awards. We are pleased to have her make a special appearance for the Georgia Center for the Book. [ Read More ]
Thursday, June 20	Emergency Preparedness :: Informational Programs Adult (Ages 18 years and over ) 2:00 pm—3:00 pm at Gresham This program will provide information about preparing for natural and manmade disasters. [ Read More ] "Jordan Is So Chilly" by Brenda Bynum :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:30 pm—9:00 pm at Decatur We are pleased to welcome back actor Brenda Bynum to the Georgia Center for the Book for a truly special presentation. Bynum will give life to the literary artistry of Clayton County native Lillian E. Smith with her performance, “Jordan Is So Chilly: An Encounter with Lillian Smith," based on the writings of the author of Strange Fruit and Killers of the Dream. Bynum has given dramatic readings from the letters of Flannery O’Connor at Emory University, and she portrayed Violet Weston in the Atlanta premiere of the Tony-winning ”August: Osage County” at the Alliance Theater. Clayton County is home to the Lillan E. Smith Center for Creative Arts, a place on Old... [ Read More ]
Friday, June 21	Movie: Hyde Park on Hudson :: Movies Adult (18+) 1:30 pm—3:30 pm at Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Starring Bill Murray. R, 94 minutes, 2012. Movies are shown with closed-captioning when available. [ Read More ]
Saturday, June 22	English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 10:00 am—11:30 am at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Movie: Promised Land :: Movies Adult (18+) 2:00 pm—3:45 pm at Covington Stars Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Frances McDormond. Rated R. [ Read More ] The Entrepreneur Endeavor :: Informational Programs Adult (18+) 2:30 pm—3:30 pm at Stonecrest DeKalb County Public Library, in partnership with The Leadership Academy, is offering a series of classes on starting and running a successful and profitable LLC or corporation. The classes are designed to provide support to individuals interested in starting their own business as well as current entrepreneurs seeking ways to enhance their business. The classes are as follows. Click here for specific dates and times. April - Building Your Business from the Inside Out - Five Important Steps May - Marketing and Growing Your Company June - Increase Revenue, Decrease Expense = Profit July - Staffing and Leadership [ Read More ]
Monday, June 24	English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 10:00 am—11:30 am at Chamblee Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Open Lab for Job Seekers :: Classes Adult (18+) 11:00 am—1:00 pm at Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown We will have our computer lab set up so you can have expanded time to: conduct job searches fill out online job applications update your resume using Word 2007, Optimal Resume or Job & Career Accelerator improve work skills with online tutorials Library staff will be on hand to answer basic questions about the Library’s resources for job seekers. Open Labs are first-come, first-served. Space is limited. [ Read More ] Make a Quilt, Make a Friend Workshop :: Arts & Crafts Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—8:00 pm at Embry Hills " Make a Quilt, Make a Friend Workshop." Learn to cut, piece and assemble a quilt. These are skills you need to complete a project. Supplies you must bring to class--straight pins, neutral color thread, small scissors and seam ripper. Also bring if you can (only a limited number are available to share in the class) sewing machine with needles and bobbins to fit your machine, rotary cutter and mat and rotary cutting ruler. Registration begins June 1, 2013. Must register in person. [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] Atlanta Walk in Decatur :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 6:30 pm—7:30 pm at Decatur Join us for what will be one of our most interesting presentations at the Georgia Center for the Book…and don’t forget to wear a pair of comfortable shoes! We'll have the two authors of Atlanta Walks: A Comprehensive Guide to Walking, Running, and Bicycling the Area's Scenic and Historic Locales. Ren and Helen Davis will join us for a half-hour presentation about their book, which divides the metropolitan area and surrounding counties into a variety of walks that reveal the history, architecture, and great beauty this area has to offer. We will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a book signing, followed by the presentation at 7:00 p.m. Then at 7:30, we will put on our walking... [ Read More ] Starting a Nonprofit Organization: Seeking/Securing Grants :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:30 pm—7:30 pm at Redan-Trotti This month's class will focus on the grant seeking process, the challenges grant writers confront, and the process of collaborating with outside agencies. Participants will hone their grant writing skills as they critique grant proposals, draft their own grant proposal, and learn about the role of program evaluation in grant writing. Upcoming classes: Leadership/Board Development in Nonprofit Organizations - in July [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:30 pm—8:00 pm at Brookhaven Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ] English as Second Language :: Classes Adult (18+) 6:30 pm—8:00 pm at Dunwoody Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240. This is a repeating event. See below for full schedule: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Chamblee Library Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Doraville Library Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library Saturday,... [ Read More ]

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