DeKalb County Public Library unveiled three bold and colorful designs August 21 as staff announced the winners of its Design-a-Library-Card Art Contest. The winning designs were announced at the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library.

Do you own a business? Are you thinking about starting a business? Check out the new DCPL Business page to learn how to

• legally set up a company
• write a business plan
• hire and manage personnel
• market your business
• research your industry and your competitors

To keep the most up-to-date patron records, the Library has changed its guidelines for updating and renewing library cards. All library cards are now being issued with a two year expiration date. Previously issued library cards will come up for renewal on a rolling basis over the next two years. When your library card comes up for renewal, staff will ask you to show picture ID and proof of current address. Any accumulated fines on your account must also be paid before your library card can be renewed.

ShareReads appears on the DCPLive blog on Fridays. Each week, a different person will share a little about what they’re currently reading, and why they like or don’t like it. The heart of ShareReads will be responses from blog readers, and the window of opportunity here is wide. Feel free to respond and discuss the ...