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September 02 2010 - December 02 2010
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| Sep 02
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Sep 04
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| Sep 07
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Musical Mother Goose
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 12—24 months)
10:00AM—10:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of walkers through 24 months. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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Music Time and Rhymes
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 0—12 months)
11:00AM—11:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of infants and crawlers. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Sep 08
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Imagination Time
:: Storytimes
Toddler (Ages 2—3 years)
11:00AM—11:45AM at Decatur
An interactive program focusing on stories, songs and activities to stimulate and encourage your child's budding imagination. Children enjoy engaging in pretend play, so bring your two to three-year-olds to further develop their imagination, as well as their gross motor skills and social skills. Be prepared to participate. We will sing, pretend and have lots of fun! In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
2:00PM—3:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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Chess Club
:: Fun Activities
Family (Ages 9 years and over )
4:00PM—5:30PM at Decatur
Do you want to learn the basics or are you looking to improve your chess game? Come to the library the second Wednesday of the month to meet and play with others. We have staff available to help beginners or discuss strategies with more experienced players. All levels of players are welcome and parents are encouraged to participate! Chess boards are provided for the first 10 pairs or bring your own board!
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| Sep 09
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Computer and Internet Basics
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
9:30AM—11:30AM at Decatur
This class is for those with no computer experience. We will learn the components of the computer and explore internet searching.
Registration begins Monday, August 16, 2010.
Please be on time. Latecomers may lose their spaces to walk-ins.
Please call or visit branch to register. 404-370-8450 ext. 2259
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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Dana and Susan Robinson
:: Musical Programs
Family (All Ages)
7:00PM—8:00PM at Decatur
Dana and Susan Robinson are two guitar-playing, banjo-strumming, fiddle-sawing, and harmony-singing interpreters of the American experience. Their unique blend of contemporary songwriting and traditional Appalachian music brings to their performances a deep understanding of America's musical heritage.
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| Sep 11
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| Sep 13
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Toddler Time with Nursery Rhymes
:: Storytimes
Toddler (Ages 2—3 years)
10:00AM—10:30AM at Decatur
Rhymes, songs and stories—we’ll have a great time and encourage a lifelong love of the library. Please wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to sit on the floor. This program targets the developmental needs of toddlers. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children’s Department. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated.
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Spanish Hour/Hora de Español
:: Storytimes
Preschool (Ages 3—5 years)
11:00AM—11:45AM at Decatur
Stories! Songs! Rhymes! Crafts! We’ll have a great time in English and in Spanish and encourage a lifelong love of the library! Please wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to sit on the floor. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children’s Department. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated.
¡Cuentos! ¡Canciones! ¡Rimas! ¡Manualidades! ¡Lo pasaremos muy bién en inglés y español! Por favor, lleven ropa cómoda y estén listos para sentarse en el suelo. En algunos casos, no se puede acomodar a los que lleguen tarde.
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Roald Dahl Celebration
:: Movies
School Age (Ages 5—12 years)
3:00PM—5:00PM at Decatur
We love Roald Dahl! September is Roald Dahl Month and we intend to celebrate. Join us on Mondays in September to see his books come to life on the big screen. Then continue to enjoy your Roald Dahl experience with a special take home craft!
September 13: James and the Giant Peach. Walt Disney. 1996. 79 minutes. Rated PG for some frightening images.
September 20: Matilda. TriStar Pictures. 1996. 98 minutes. Rated PG for elements of exaggerated meanness, ridicule and some mild language.
September 27: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Warner Brothers. 2005. 115 minutes. Rated PG for quirky situations, action and mild language.
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Georgia Work Ready for Job Seekers
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
6:30PM—8:00PM at Decatur
Georgia Work Ready is a program through which job seekers can receive special training and gain a Work Ready certificate which demonstrates work readiness to potential employers. Come and learn from Deborah Skinner of DeKalb Technical College as she shares information and answers your questions.
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Donald Sturrock
:: Author Talks
Adult (18+)
7:15PM—8:15PM at Decatur
Roald Dahl led a remarkable life, as an author for children and adults and as a celebrity, perhaps best known for writing the classics ”Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and ”James and the Giant Peach.” Now we have an imposing, perhaps definitive account of Dahl’s life and work written by Donald Sturrock, Storytelling: The Authorized Biography of Roald Dahl. Sturrock joins us for one of our fabulous ”Universiity in the Library” series to discuss his fascinating subject. He drew his research from cooperation with Dahl’s grown children and his two wives including Academy Award-winning actress Patricia Neal. Critics call the book... [ Read More ]
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| Sep 14
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Musical Mother Goose
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 12—24 months)
10:00AM—10:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of walkers through 24 months. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
[ Read More ]
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Music Time and Rhymes
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 0—12 months)
11:00AM—11:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of infants and crawlers. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles
:: Arts & Crafts
School Age (Ages 5—10 years)
4:00PM—4:45PM at Decatur
Planes, trains and automobiles are the theme! Each month we will have fun with transportation. In September, we will make paper airplanes and see whose can fly the farthest. In October, we will turn egg cartons into trains. Finally, in November, we will make mini race cars from household items. Join us each week as we discover a new mode of transportation and make our own! Available to the first 15 future transportation engineers!
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Sep 15
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Imagination Time
:: Storytimes
Toddler (Ages 2—3 years)
11:00AM—11:45AM at Decatur
An interactive program focusing on stories, songs and activities to stimulate and encourage your child's budding imagination. Children enjoy engaging in pretend play, so bring your two to three-year-olds to further develop their imagination, as well as their gross motor skills and social skills. Be prepared to participate. We will sing, pretend and have lots of fun! In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
[ Read More ]
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
2:00PM—3:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Sep 16
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Oh My Aching Knee!
:: Informational Programs
Adult (Ages 18—60 years)
7:00PM—8:00PM at Decatur
Orthopedic Surgeon Maurice Jove, M.D. will discuss innovative techniques, cutting edge products, technology and equipment that offer patients state-of-the-art orthopedic care. Topics include: general orthopedics, treatment, joint replacement surgery, hip resurfacing, fracture care and more! Sponsored by DeKalb County Public Library and DeKalb Medical.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Sep 18
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| Sep 20
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Toddler Time with Nursery Rhymes
:: Storytimes
Toddler (Ages 2—3 years)
10:00AM—10:30AM at Decatur
Rhymes, songs and stories—we’ll have a great time and encourage a lifelong love of the library. Please wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to sit on the floor. This program targets the developmental needs of toddlers. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children’s Department. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated.
[ Read More ]
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Spanish Hour/Hora de Español
:: Storytimes
Preschool (Ages 3—5 years)
11:00AM—11:45AM at Decatur
Stories! Songs! Rhymes! Crafts! We’ll have a great time in English and in Spanish and encourage a lifelong love of the library! Please wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to sit on the floor. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children’s Department. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated.
¡Cuentos! ¡Canciones! ¡Rimas! ¡Manualidades! ¡Lo pasaremos muy bién en inglés y español! Por favor, lleven ropa cómoda y estén listos para sentarse en el suelo. En algunos casos, no se puede acomodar a los que lleguen tarde.
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Roald Dahl Celebration
:: Movies
School Age (Ages 5—12 years)
3:00PM—5:00PM at Decatur
We love Roald Dahl! September is Roald Dahl Month and we intend to celebrate. Join us on Mondays in September to see his books come to life on the big screen. Then continue to enjoy your Roald Dahl experience with a special take home craft!
September 13: James and the Giant Peach. Walt Disney. 1996. 79 minutes. Rated PG for some frightening images.
September 20: Matilda. TriStar Pictures. 1996. 98 minutes. Rated PG for elements of exaggerated meanness, ridicule and some mild language.
September 27: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Warner Brothers. 2005. 115 minutes. Rated PG for quirky situations, action and mild language.
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Carmen Deedy & John McCutcheon
:: Special Events
Family (All Ages)
7:15PM—8:15PM at Decatur
Please mark this very special event on your calendar now! Carmen Deedy, the prize-winning author of books for young readers, and her husband, Grammy Award musician John McCutcheon, will be here for a unique and wonderful evening of storytelling and music to benefit the DeKalb Library Foundation’s literacy fund in honor of the library’s retiring director, Darro Willey. You won’t want to miss Deedy, the lively, vivacious author of The Library Dragon and 14 Cows for America teaming with McCutcheon, one of the country’s most respected and popular folk singers as well as the author of Christmas in the Trenches. A $20 per person minimum donation is suggested for this... [ Read More ]
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| Sep 21
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Musical Mother Goose
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 12—24 months)
10:00AM—10:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of walkers through 24 months. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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Golden Classic Films
:: Movies
Senior (55 and Older)
10:00AM—Noon at Decatur
It Happened One Night, stars Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert, Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns
A spoiled heiress, running away from her family, is helped by a man who's actually a reporter looking for a story, but then he falls for her.
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Music Time and Rhymes
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 0—12 months)
11:00AM—11:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of infants and crawlers. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Sep 22
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Imagination Time
:: Storytimes
Toddler (Ages 2—3 years)
11:00AM—11:45AM at Decatur
An interactive program focusing on stories, songs and activities to stimulate and encourage your child's budding imagination. Children enjoy engaging in pretend play, so bring your two to three-year-olds to further develop their imagination, as well as their gross motor skills and social skills. Be prepared to participate. We will sing, pretend and have lots of fun! In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
[ Read More ]
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
2:00PM—3:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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Presentations with Pizzazz! (Polish your Projects for School)
:: Classes
Teen (Ages 13—17 years)
4:30PM—5:30PM at Decatur
Enjoy learning the latest technology? Tired of the same old slide show presentations? Dread speaking in front of audiences? If any of these are true, then come learn awesome new eye-popping presentation software that is guaranteed to wow your audience and impress your teachers.
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| Sep 23
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Deidre McCalla
:: Musical Programs
Family (All Ages)
7:00PM—8:00PM at Decatur
From the moment Deidre McCalla takes the stage, her engaging presence and irresistible blend of folk, country, rock and pop seize the listener by the heart and won’t let go. Affectionately dubbed the “dreadlocked troubadour,” from Maui to Maine, college coffeehouses to Carnegie Hall, Deidre is a much beloved performer in both folk and women’s music circles and has shared the stage with a long list of notables that includes Suzanne Vega, Odetta and more!
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Sep 25
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Microsoft Word 2007, The Basics
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
10:00AM—11:30AM at Decatur
In this class, you will learn how to use the ribbon, copy and paste, change fonts, create, open and edit files, apply basic formatting and save files.
Registration begins Monday, August 16, 2010.
Please be on time. Latecomers may lose their spaces to walk-ins.
Please call or visit branch to register. 404-370-8450 ext. 2259.
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Junior Book cLub
:: Book Discussions
School Age (Ages 9—12 years)
4:00PM—5:00PM at Decatur
Love to read? Want someone to talk to about all the great books you are reading?Then join the Decatur Junior Book Club! Every month, we vote on a book we want to read and then have a fun time meeting to discuss the book, doing a fun activity related to the book, and of course enjoying those snacks! All you need to do is sign up in the Children's Department, get a copy of the book ( we only choose ones that the library carries) and come to the meeting.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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Danielle McGuire
:: Author Talks
Adult (18+)
7:15PM—8:15PM at Decatur
Historian Danielle McGuire will discuss her groundbreaking new book that reinterprets the civil rights movement in terms of the sexualized violence and rape that marked race relations in America for centuries. Her book, At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape and Resistance--A New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power, may be among the most important explorations of race and violence ever published. It begins with a little known fact: Rosa Parks, famous for her role in the Montgomery bus boycott, was a seasoned anti-rape activist and investigator for the NAACP long before she gave up her seat on that bus. The personal stories in this... [ Read More ]
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| Sep 29
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
2:00PM—3:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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Crochet Club
:: Arts & Crafts
Teen (Ages 10—17 years)
4:30PM—5:30PM at Decatur
Love to crochet? Want to learn to crochet? Have a question about something you are making? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions you might want to stop by during our crocheting hour. Just bring your own supplies and your questions! Or stop by if you just want to crochet with us!
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Discussion: The Year of the Flood
:: Book Discussions
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM at Decatur
Come join us Wednesday, September 29, to discuss Margaret Atwood's recent novel, The Year of the Flood. A companion to her 2003 novel, Oryx and Crake, it revisits her dystopic vision put forth in the earlier work. The group meets in the ground floor meeting room and newcomers are always welcome.
Atwood will deliver the 2010 Richard Ellman Lectures in Modern Literature from October 24 through October 26. Click here for more information on the series. The lectures are free and open to the public.
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Koren Zailckas
:: Author Talks
Adult (18+)
7:15PM—8:15PM at Decatur
In the years following the publication of her landmark best-selling memoir, Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood, Koren Zailckas stayed sober and made binge drinking a matter of her past. But a legacy of repression led to rage, and in her powerful new book, Fury: A Memoir, she writes about the emotional and physical devastation she suffers. Her book ”is a life-altering exploration of anger’s origins” and her struggle to find love and stability. ”Combining sophisticated sociological research with a dramatic and deeply personal story that grapples boldly with identity and family, Fury is a dazzling work by a young writer at the height of her powers that is sure to... [ Read More ]
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| Sep 30
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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Poetry Atlanta Night
:: Author Talks
Adult (18+)
7:15PM—8:15PM at Decatur
We welcome the wonderful poets from Poetry Atlanta for another evening of fun. Coordinated by the very fine Atlanta poet Collin Kelley, this evening’s event will feature readings by several poets including JC Reilly, Eve Hoffman, Bob Wood, Ann Lynn and Jenny Sadre-Orafai. It’s free, so mark your calendars.
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Musical Mother Goose
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 12—24 months)
10:00AM—10:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of walkers through 24 months. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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Music Time and Rhymes
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 0—12 months)
11:00AM—11:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of infants and crawlers. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Oct 06
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Imagination Time
:: Storytimes
Toddler (Ages 2—3 years)
11:00AM—11:45AM at Decatur
An interactive program focusing on stories, songs and activities to stimulate and encourage your child's budding imagination. Children enjoy engaging in pretend play, so bring your two to three-year-olds to further develop their imagination, as well as their gross motor skills and social skills. Be prepared to participate. We will sing, pretend and have lots of fun! In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
2:00PM—3:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Oct 07
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Oct 12
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Musical Mother Goose
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 12—24 months)
10:00AM—10:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of walkers through 24 months. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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Music Time and Rhymes
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 0—12 months)
11:00AM—11:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of infants and crawlers. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles
:: Arts & Crafts
School Age (Ages 5—10 years)
4:00PM—4:45PM at Decatur
Planes, trains and automobiles are the theme! Each month we will have fun with transportation. In September, we will make paper airplanes and see whose can fly the farthest. In October, we will turn egg cartons into trains. Finally, in November, we will make mini race cars from household items. Join us each week as we discover a new mode of transportation and make our own! Available to the first 15 future transportation engineers!
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Oct 13
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Imagination Time
:: Storytimes
Toddler (Ages 2—3 years)
11:00AM—11:45AM at Decatur
An interactive program focusing on stories, songs and activities to stimulate and encourage your child's budding imagination. Children enjoy engaging in pretend play, so bring your two to three-year-olds to further develop their imagination, as well as their gross motor skills and social skills. Be prepared to participate. We will sing, pretend and have lots of fun! In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
2:00PM—3:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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Chess Club
:: Fun Activities
Family (Ages 9 years and over )
4:00PM—5:30PM at Decatur
Do you want to learn the basics or are you looking to improve your chess game? Come to the library the second Wednesday of the month to meet and play with others. We have staff available to help beginners or discuss strategies with more experienced players. All levels of players are welcome and parents are encouraged to participate! Chess boards are provided for the first 10 pairs or bring your own board!
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| Oct 14
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Oct 18
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| Oct 19
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Musical Mother Goose
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 12—24 months)
10:00AM—10:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of walkers through 24 months. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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Music Time and Rhymes
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 0—12 months)
11:00AM—11:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of infants and crawlers. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Oct 20
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Imagination Time
:: Storytimes
Toddler (Ages 2—3 years)
11:00AM—11:45AM at Decatur
An interactive program focusing on stories, songs and activities to stimulate and encourage your child's budding imagination. Children enjoy engaging in pretend play, so bring your two to three-year-olds to further develop their imagination, as well as their gross motor skills and social skills. Be prepared to participate. We will sing, pretend and have lots of fun! In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
2:00PM—3:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Oct 21
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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Junior Book cLub
:: Book Discussions
School Age (Ages 9—12 years)
4:00PM—5:00PM at Decatur
Love to read? Want someone to talk to about all the great books you are reading?Then join the Decatur Junior Book Club! Every month, we vote on a book we want to read and then have a fun time meeting to discuss the book, doing a fun activity related to the book, and of course enjoying those snacks! All you need to do is sign up in the Children's Department, get a copy of the book ( we only choose ones that the library carries) and come to the meeting.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Oct 27
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
2:00PM—3:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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Crochet Club
:: Arts & Crafts
Teen (Ages 10—17 years)
4:30PM—5:30PM at Decatur
Love to crochet? Want to learn to crochet? Have a question about something you are making? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions you might want to stop by during our crocheting hour. Just bring your own supplies and your questions! Or stop by if you just want to crochet with us!
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| Oct 28
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Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt
:: Fun Activities
Family (All Ages)
4:00PM—6:00PM at Decatur
Come to the library for a scavenger hunt! Receive a clue sheet at the Children's Desk and make your way through the library, answering clues and receiving little goodies (while supplies last). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes are welcome (and appreciated).
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Nov 02
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Musical Mother Goose
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 12—24 months)
10:00AM—10:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of walkers through 24 months. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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Music Time and Rhymes
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 0—12 months)
11:00AM—11:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of infants and crawlers. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Nov 03
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Imagination Time
:: Storytimes
Toddler (Ages 2—3 years)
11:00AM—11:45AM at Decatur
An interactive program focusing on stories, songs and activities to stimulate and encourage your child's budding imagination. Children enjoy engaging in pretend play, so bring your two to three-year-olds to further develop their imagination, as well as their gross motor skills and social skills. Be prepared to participate. We will sing, pretend and have lots of fun! In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
2:00PM—3:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Nov 04
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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Musical Mother Goose
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 12—24 months)
10:00AM—10:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of walkers through 24 months. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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Music Time and Rhymes
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 0—12 months)
11:00AM—11:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of infants and crawlers. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles
:: Arts & Crafts
School Age (Ages 5—10 years)
4:00PM—4:45PM at Decatur
Planes, trains and automobiles are the theme! Each month we will have fun with transportation. In September, we will make paper airplanes and see whose can fly the farthest. In October, we will turn egg cartons into trains. Finally, in November, we will make mini race cars from household items. Join us each week as we discover a new mode of transportation and make our own! Available to the first 15 future transportation engineers!
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
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| Nov 10
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Imagination Time
:: Storytimes
Toddler (Ages 2—3 years)
11:00AM—11:45AM at Decatur
An interactive program focusing on stories, songs and activities to stimulate and encourage your child's budding imagination. Children enjoy engaging in pretend play, so bring your two to three-year-olds to further develop their imagination, as well as their gross motor skills and social skills. Be prepared to participate. We will sing, pretend and have lots of fun! In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
2:00PM—3:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
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Chess Club
:: Fun Activities
Family (Ages 9 years and over )
4:00PM—5:30PM at Decatur
Do you want to learn the basics or are you looking to improve your chess game? Come to the library the second Wednesday of the month to meet and play with others. We have staff available to help beginners or discuss strategies with more experienced players. All levels of players are welcome and parents are encouraged to participate! Chess boards are provided for the first 10 pairs or bring your own board!
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| Nov 11
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Nov 15
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| Nov 16
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Musical Mother Goose
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 12—24 months)
10:00AM—10:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of walkers through 24 months. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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Music Time and Rhymes
:: Storytimes
Baby (Ages 0—12 months)
11:00AM—11:30AM at Decatur
Enrich your baby's language and motor skills with nursery rhymes, songs, short books and fingerplays. Please wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sit on the floor. Siblings welcome. This program targets the developmental needs of infants and crawlers. In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Nov 17
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Imagination Time
:: Storytimes
Toddler (Ages 2—3 years)
11:00AM—11:45AM at Decatur
An interactive program focusing on stories, songs and activities to stimulate and encourage your child's budding imagination. Children enjoy engaging in pretend play, so bring your two to three-year-olds to further develop their imagination, as well as their gross motor skills and social skills. Be prepared to participate. We will sing, pretend and have lots of fun! In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
2:00PM—3:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
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Crochet Club
:: Arts & Crafts
Teen (Ages 10—17 years)
4:30PM—5:30PM at Decatur
Love to crochet? Want to learn to crochet? Have a question about something you are making? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions you might want to stop by during our crocheting hour. Just bring your own supplies and your questions! Or stop by if you just want to crochet with us!
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| Nov 18
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Nov 23
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Junior Book cLub
:: Book Discussions
School Age (Ages 9—12 years)
4:00PM—5:00PM at Decatur
Love to read? Want someone to talk to about all the great books you are reading?Then join the Decatur Junior Book Club! Every month, we vote on a book we want to read and then have a fun time meeting to discuss the book, doing a fun activity related to the book, and of course enjoying those snacks! All you need to do is sign up in the Children's Department, get a copy of the book ( we only choose ones that the library carries) and come to the meeting.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Nov 24
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
2:00PM—3:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Nov 25
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Nov 30
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Dec 01
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Imagination Time
:: Storytimes
Toddler (Ages 2—3 years)
11:00AM—11:45AM at Decatur
An interactive program focusing on stories, songs and activities to stimulate and encourage your child's budding imagination. Children enjoy engaging in pretend play, so bring your two to three-year-olds to further develop their imagination, as well as their gross motor skills and social skills. Be prepared to participate. We will sing, pretend and have lots of fun! In some cases, latecomers cannot be accommodated. Please sign up prior to the program at the desk in the Children's Department.
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
2:00PM—3:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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| Dec 02
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English as Second Language
:: Classes
Adult (18+)
7:00PM—8:30PM 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Brookhaven Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dunwoody Library
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Clarkston Library
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
Thursdays,... [ Read More ]
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