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May 17 2012 - August 17 2012
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 ]
Tuesday, July 03	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 ]
Saturday, July 07	Shadow Puppet Show :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 10:30 am—11:30 am at Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Presented by Wild Goose Chase Theater. [ 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 ] Shadow Puppets :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 1:30 pm—2:15 pm at Dunwoody Presented by Wild Goose Chase Theater. [ Read More ]
Monday, July 09	Storyteller Sherry Norfolk :: Special Events School Age (Ages 5—12 years) 5:00 pm—5:45 pm at Dunwoody [ Read More ]
Tuesday, July 10	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, July 11	Air Up There Workshop :: Special Events School Age (Ages 6—10 years) 1:30 pm—2:15 pm at Northlake-Barbara Loar Presented by Big Thinkers Science Exploration. [ Read More ]
Monday, July 16	Bio-Bus Science Sampler :: Special Events School Age (Ages 6—12 years) 11:30 am—3:30 pm at Gresham Presented by Georgia State University. Presentations begin every 30 minutes. Limited to 15 participants per presentation. [ Read More ] Dream Big, Drum Loud and Read On! :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 6:30 pm—7:30 pm at Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Join Dave Holland, storyteller and world percussionist, for an evening of music and stories. [ Read More ]
Tuesday, July 17	Mummy Wrap :: Special Events School Age (Ages 8—12 years) 2:00 pm—3:00 pm at Clarkston Presented by the Michael C. Carlos Museum. Registration begins July 9. [ Read More ] Kids' Watch Safety Program :: Special Events School Age (Ages 5—12 years) 2:00 pm—3:00 pm at Chamblee Presented by Officer Cushenan of the Chamblee Police Department. [ Read More ] ZooMobile :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 6:00 pm—6:45 pm at Dunwoody Presented by ZooAtlanta. [ Read More ]
Wednesday, July 18	Birds of Greater Atlanta :: Special Events School Age (Ages 5—12 years) 1:00 pm—2:00 pm at Covington Presented by the Atlanta Audobon Society. [ Read More ] Roller Coaster Physics :: Special Events School Age (Ages 10—14 years) 2:00 pm—3:00 pm at Chamblee Brad Malone, Six Flags over Georgia, will explain the science that goes into building roller coasters. [ Read More ] Kopp's Kritters Mobile Petting Zoo :: Special Events School Age (Ages 5—12 years) 2:00 pm—2:45 pm at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer [ Read More ]
Saturday, July 21	Storyteller Tracy Walker :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 10:30 am—11:30 am at Hairston Crossing [ Read More ] Carmen Deedy :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 11:00 am—12:00 pm at Chamblee Author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy will share the story of Martina, the Beautiful Cockroach. A book signing will follow the program. [ Read More ] Storyteller Wendy Bennett :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 1:30 pm—2:15 pm at Dunwoody [ Read More ]
Tuesday, July 24	Bio-Bus :: Special Events School Age (Ages 6—12 years) 1:00 pm—4:00 pm at Covington Presented by Georgia State University. Presentations begin every 30 minutes. Limit of 15 participants per presentation. [ Read More ] Magic with Keith Karnok :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 5:30 pm—6:30 pm at Redan-Trotti [ Read More ]
Wednesday, July 25	Fire Safety with Q the Dalmation :: Special Events School Age (Ages 4—7 years) 1:00 pm—2:00 pm at Covington Presented by the DeKalb County Fire Rescue Community Education Unit. [ Read More ] Birds of Greater Atlanta :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 2:00 pm—3:00 pm at Chamblee Presented by Nikki Belmonte of the Atlanta Audubon Society. [ Read More ]
Saturday, July 28	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 ] Celebrating Americans with Disabilities Month :: Special Events Adult (18+) 1:00 pm—2:00 pm at Decatur Americans with disabilities have much to give and gain in the DeKalb County community. Recognizing ADA month offers an opportunity to celebrate the knowledge and talent in the disabled community. Come and help us celebrate with music and stories. Please call 404.370.8450, ext. 2257 to register. Class limit 25. [ Read More ] Storyteller Barry Stewart Mann :: Special Events Family (All Ages) 1:00 pm—2:00 pm at Doraville [ Read More ]
Saturday, August 04	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 ]

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