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March 31 2012 - July 01 2012
Saturday, March 31	BlackTop Circus Improv :: Special Events School Age (Ages 5 years and over ) 12:00 pm—1:00 pm at Redan-Trotti BlackTop Circus takes suggestions and turns them into hilarious scenes, songs and sketches! [ Read More ] Princess and Prince Party :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 1:30 pm—3:30 pm at Decatur Queen Glitter is back for our annual Royal Party. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. [ Read More ]
Monday, April 02	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Clarkston 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 ]
Wednesday, April 04	Game Day Central :: Special Events School Age (Ages 5—14 years) 1:00 pm—2:30 pm at Gresham We have board games galore for every age and skill level. A light snack will be provided. [ Read More ]
Thursday, April 05	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Redan-Trotti 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 ]
Saturday, April 07	Poets and Poetry :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 2:00 pm—5:00 pm at Stonecrest Join us to celebrate National Poetry Month. South DeKalb's own Langston Hughes award-winning poet and essayist Gwen Russell Green will host a reprise of her 2012 Creative Collaboration in the Southeast. Various Metro-Atlanta poets will explore the theme: "Life is Like a Rubic's Cube..." in a series of original poems. An open mic opportunity culminates the event. Bring your own original poetry to share. [ Read More ]
Monday, April 09	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 ] Stone Mountain Chess Club :: Special Events Family (Ages 6 years and over ) 6:30 pm—7:30 pm at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Join volunteer leader Germaine Schweibinz. All levels of players are welcome and parents are encouraged to participate. Parents must remain in the building during the hour. [ Read More ]
Tuesday, April 10	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown 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 ]
Wednesday, April 11	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer 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 ]
Saturday, April 14	I <3 the Earth! :: Special Events School Age (Ages 8—12 years) 1:30 pm—2:30 pm at Dunwoody Learn about conservation, then make an exciting craft and play trivia. [ Read More ]
Monday, April 16	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 ] Stone Mountain Chess Club :: Special Events Family (Ages 6 years and over ) 6:30 pm—7:30 pm at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Join volunteer leader Germaine Schweibinz. All levels of players are welcome and parents are encouraged to participate. Parents must remain in the building during the hour. [ Read More ]
Thursday, April 19	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Redan-Trotti 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 ]
Saturday, April 21	Youth Academic Extravaganza :: Special Events School Age (Ages 5—9 years) 10:00 am—1:00 pm at Stonecrest Girl Scout Troop 4105 Cadettes will host the Youth Academic Extravaganza. Children in grades K-3 are invited to attend this fun-filled program, which will feature learning activities, book reading, and a special play performed by Troop 4105 Cadettes for Grades K-2. Grade 3 will have a CRCT session which will include handouts to assist with test preparation. [ Read More ]
Monday, April 23	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 ]
Tuesday, April 24	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown 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 ]
Wednesday, April 25	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer 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 ]
Thursday, April 26	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Scott Candler 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 ]
Saturday, April 28	Reading with Rover :: Special Events School Age (Ages 5—8 years) 12:00 pm—1:00 pm at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Practice your reading by reading aloud to Bogey, a therapy dog. [ Read More ]
Tuesday, May 01	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Covington 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 ]
Thursday, May 03	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Scott Candler 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 ]
Saturday, May 05	Friends of the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library Bookfair Day at Barnes & Noble :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 10:00 am—3:00 pm at Edgewood Retail, 1217 Caroline Street, Atlanta GA The Barnes & Noble in Edgewood Retail is sponsoring a bookfair supporting the Friends of the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library. Activities will include music, storytime for the children and special events. A percentage of purchases of gift cards, memberships, textbooks, magazine subscriptions, video games and cafe items will go to the Friends to fund programs. Purchases also may be made online @ BN.COM/bookfairs from May 5-May 10. Please use code: 10743557 at time of purchase. [ Read More ] BlackTop Circus Improv :: Special Events School Age (Ages 5 years and over ) 12:00 pm—1:00 pm at Dunwoody BlackTop Circus takes suggestions and turns them into hilarious scenes, songs and sketches! [ Read More ] Tea With Peter Rabbit :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 2:00 pm—3:30 pm at Decatur Join us for rabbit-inspired stories, crafts, light refreshments and your chance to meet Peter Rabbit. Parents/guardians, please bring your own camera if you want a picture with Peter Rabbit. [ Read More ]
Monday, May 07	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Clarkston 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 ] Stone Mountain Chess Club :: Special Events Family (Ages 6 years and over ) 6:30 pm—7:30 pm at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Join volunteer leader Germaine Schweibinz. All levels of players are welcome and parents are encouraged to participate. Parents must remain in the building during the hour. [ Read More ]
Wednesday, May 09	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer 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 ]
Saturday, May 12	BlackTop Circus Improv :: Special Events School Age (Ages 5 years and over ) 12:00 pm—1:00 pm at Flat Shoals BlackTop Circus takes suggestions and turns them into hilarious scenes, songs and sketches! [ Read More ]
Monday, May 14	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 ] Stone Mountain Chess Club :: Special Events Family (Ages 6 years and over ) 6:30 pm—7:30 pm at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Join volunteer leader Germaine Schweibinz. All levels of players are welcome and parents are encouraged to participate. Parents must remain in the building during the hour. [ Read More ]
Tuesday, May 15	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown 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 ]
Monday, May 21	Study Hall at the Library :: Special Events Teen (Ages 13—17 years) 4:00 pm—8:00 pm at Stonecrest We will open our meeting room to offer additional study space for finals. [ Read More ]
Tuesday, May 22	Study Hall at the Library :: Special Events Teen (Ages 13—17 years) 4:00 pm—8:00 pm at Stonecrest We will open our meeting room to offer additional study space for finals. [ Read More ] Gil Scott-Heron Tribute :: Special Events Adult (18+) 6:00 pm—8:00 pm at Stonecrest Gil Scott-Heron often referred to himself as a, "Bluesologist," in deference to his roots in the blues and the music of the common people. South DeKalb's own Langston Hughes Award-winning poet and essayist Gwen Russell Green will host this special tribute to the master wordsmith, an expert cultural chronologer of the seventies and beyond. Gil Scott-Heron was a man of vision whose words helped to clear a path still followed by many younger artists. Join us as we learn, share, explore and remember Mr. Scott-Heron and his body of work. [ Read More ]
Wednesday, May 23	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer 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 ]
Thursday, May 24	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Scott Candler 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 ]
Friday, May 25	5th Annual Children's Book Illustrator's Show :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 5:00 pm—6:00 pm at Decatur From May 25 to June 1: The Southern Breeze chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is hosting its 5th annual Children's Book Illustrators' Gallery Show at the Decatur Library in conjunction with the Georgia Center for the Book and DeKalb County Public Library, May 25-June 1. Each piece of art created by a prominent, local illustrator will be accompanied by its corresponding picture book. Participating illustrators include Michael A. Austin, Mark Braught, Elizabeth O. Dulemba, Laura Freeman, Sarah Frances Hardy, Laura Knorr, and Bill Mayer. If you have any titles by these illustrators, many will be available to sign your books from 5:00 to... [ Read More ]
Saturday, May 26	Celebrating Chick Lit :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—5:00 pm at Stonecrest In recognition of International Chick Lit Month, the library will host activities throughout the day, including a chick lit read-a-thon, movies adapted from chick lit titles and chick lit prize pack giveaways (you must be present to win). Join us as we celebrate the amazing genre of chick literature, the women who write it and those who read it. [ Read More ] Stories by Asian Pacific American Authors! :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 2:00 pm—3:00 pm at Chamblee Children up to age 7 will enjoy hearing stories written by Asian Pacific American authors and read by author Travis Tom, Asian Pacific American community leaders and members of the Asian Pacific American Historical Society. Also, children can join in a paper dragon craft, which they can take home to celebrate the “Year of the Dragon!" Presented in partnership with the Asian Pacific American Historical Society. [ Read More ]
Tuesday, May 29	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown 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 ]
Wednesday, May 30	Let's Party! 2nd Annual Senior Celebration :: Special Events Senior (55 and Older) 11:00 am—2:00 pm at Decatur Help us celebrate Older Americans Month. Enjoy entertainment, FREE lunch and other fun activities. Come dressed as your favorite book character and win a great prize! Please call 404.370.8450, ext 2257 to register. Party limit 100. Your library card is your entry ticket into the party. [ Read More ]
Thursday, May 31	Jobs Bus (Mobile Career Center and Resource Center) :: Special Events Adult (18+) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Covington 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 ]
Saturday, June 02	Dream Big READ! Vacation Reading Program Kick-off :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 10:00 am—11:30 pm at Decatur Be dazzled by Ken Scott's magic show, then enjoy crafts and other activities. Meet DeKalb County Public Library's mascot, Dog in the Woods. Bring cameras and smiles for pictures. And don't forget to sign up for the Vacation Reading Program! [ Read More ] Read to Rover :: Special Events School Age (Ages 5—8 years) 11:00 am—12:00 pm at Stonecrest Share your new reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog. [ Read More ] Bicycle Fun and Safety :: Special Events School Age (Ages 8—17 years) 11:00 am—12:00 pm at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Kris Dunbar of Aztec Cycles leads this hands-on workshop on bicycle maintenance, safety and fun. Bring your bike! [ Read More ] Feelin' Father's Day :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 2:00 pm—5:00 pm at Stonecrest South DeKalb poet, Gwen Russell Green, presents her, "Feelin' Father's Day" event. Join us in this celebration of fathers and explore the relationships between fathers, their children and their world. Ms. Green will share her perspective and you are invited to share yours. [ Read More ]
Wednesday, June 06	Happy Birthday Salem-Panola :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 10:00 am—4:00 pm at Salem-Panola Help us celebrated the first anniversary of our opening after renovation. [ Read More ] Fantasy Puppet Show with Peter Hart :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 10:30 am—11:30 am at Doraville [ Read More ] Reptile Wrangler Ken Panse :: Special Events School Age (Ages 6—12 years) 11:00 am—12:00 pm at Redan-Trotti [ Read More ] Storyteller Sherry Norfolk :: Special Events School Age (Ages 5—9 years) 1:00 pm—1:45 pm at Northlake-Barbara Loar [ Read More ]
Monday, June 11	Magic With D'Avante Parks :: Special Events Children All Ages (0-17 years, parents welcome) 1:00 pm—1:45 pm at Gresham [ Read More ] Belly Dance by Samora :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 6:30 pm—7:30 pm at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg A beautiful and distinct ancient dance form, belly dancing or raks (raqs) sharki (also called danse orientale), has a long history dating back thousands of years in the Middle East. Not only is belly dancing fun to watch and to learn, but it has many health benefits as well. It has a healing quality (physical and emotional), improves muscle tone and flexibility, promotes healthy weight loss, improves balance and coordination and builds stamina and strength. [ Read More ]
Tuesday, June 12	Performing Parrots :: Special Events School Age (Ages 6—12 years) 1:00 pm—2:00 pm at Covington Presented by Brenda Bean of Parrot Productions. [ Read More ] Jason Clark and the Snakes of Georgia :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 4:30 pm—5:15 pm at Dunwoody [ Read More ] Cupcake Decorating :: Special Events School Age (Ages 9—12 years) 6:00 pm—7:30 pm at Brookhaven Presented by Sari McIntyre of Sari's Flair. [ Read More ] Tuesday Family Night Fun :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 7:00 pm—7:45 pm at Decatur June 12: Jason Clark and the Snakes of Georgia June 19: Music with Charlie Hope June 26: Beatin' Path Rhythm Night July 3: Magic with Ken Scott July 10: Kopp's Kritters [ Read More ]
Wednesday, June 13	Fire Safety House :: Special Events School Age (Ages 5—8 years) 1:00 pm—4:00 pm at Covington Presented by the DeKalb County Fire Rescue Community Education Unit. [ Read More ] Just Clownin' with Gran E Luv :: Special Events School Age (Ages 5—12 years) 2:00 pm—3:00 pm at Redan-Trotti [ Read More ]
Saturday, June 16	Storyteller Tracy Walker :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 11:00 am—12:00 pm at Chamblee [ Read More ]
Tuesday, June 19	Kids Video Production Workshop :: Special Events School Age (Ages 7—12 years) 1:00 pm—3:30 pm at Gresham Presented by Kids Video Connection with funding from the Georgia Council for the Arts. [ Read More ] Tuesday Family Night Fun :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 7:00 pm—7:45 pm at Decatur June 12: Jason Clark and the Snakes of Georgia June 19: Music with Charlie Hope June 26: Beatin' Path Rhythm Night July 3: Magic with Ken Scott July 10: Kopp's Kritters [ Read More ]
Wednesday, June 20	StarLab :: Special Events School Age (Ages 6—12 years) 1:00 pm—2:00 pm at Covington Presented by the Fernbank Science Center. [ Read More ]
Saturday, June 23	Read with Rover :: Special Events School Age (Ages 5—8 years) 12:00 pm—1:00 pm at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Practice your reading by reading aloud to Bogey, a therapy dog. [ Read More ]
Monday, June 25	Magic with Ken Scott :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 2:00 pm—3:00 pm at Chamblee [ Read More ]
Tuesday, June 26	Atlanta Astronomy Club :: Special Events School Age (Ages 5—12 years) 5:00 pm—5:45 pm at Dunwoody [ Read More ] Tuesday Family Night Fun :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 7:00 pm—7:45 pm at Decatur June 12: Jason Clark and the Snakes of Georgia June 19: Music with Charlie Hope June 26: Beatin' Path Rhythm Night July 3: Magic with Ken Scott July 10: Kopp's Kritters [ Read More ]
Wednesday, June 27	Kopp's Kritters Mobile Petting Zoo :: Special Events Preschool (Ages 3—5 years) 11:00 am—12:00 pm at Redan-Trotti [ Read More ]
Saturday, June 30	Summer of Star Wars Party :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 2:00 pm—4:00 pm at Hairston Crossing Take your picture with a stormtrooper and make an origami Yoda. Come dressed up as your favorite Star Wars character and enter a costume contest. [ Read More ]

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