 DeKalb Library Foundation
The DeKalb Library Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supporting the DeKalb County Public Library. Your tax deductible donations support library programs, literacy services and the book and materials collection. For more information
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or call 404.370.8450 ext. 2238.
 Pete the Cat
Get your collector series, limited-edition Pete the Cat library card for a $20 donation to the DeKalb Library Foundation. Your tax deductible donation benefits the DeKalb County Public Library and helps buy new books and materials for the library.
Visit any DeKalb County Public Library branch to make your donation and receive your Pete the Cat library card OR donate online and bring your eReceipt to any circulation desk to pick up your collector card.
You can get a new library card; replace an old card or purchase a nonresident card. (Not available as a My First Card for under 4 years of age). This collector card carries the same privileges, rights and responsibilities as a regular library card and can be renewed every two years with no new donation.
For more information call 404-370-8450 or see Get a Library Card.
Purchase Pete the Cat "Be a Cool Cat ... READ" merchandise online at Café Press (adult and children's apparel; mugs and water bottles; cases for phone, laptop and electronic readers).
 Bluegrass Evening
On March 9, 2013, about 160 guests attended Bluegrass Evening at the Decatur Library. They enjoyed a lively time of pickin' and prose listening to the Dappled Grays bluegrass band and meeting authors Joshilyn Jackson and Karen White. For event pictures click here. Bluegrass Evening raised $17,400 for the DeKalb County Public Library collection. Thanks to our sponsors, silent auction donors and guests for your support.
Many people attended the brick dedication at the Stonecrest Library on November 17, 2012. See pictures from the dedication. If you are interested in having a brick at the Stonecrest or Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library branches, please leave your name and contact information at their circulation desk or email
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. Another brick installation will be done when 50 bricks are donated at one of these branches. Read More...
Grow the library collection. Contributions are needed for books and materials for DeKalb County Public Library due to budget cuts.
At the DeKalb Library Foundation ONLINE STORE you can buy books or materials for the library collection. Your purchase is a tax deductible donation to the DeKalb Library Foundation. Read More...
OR buy a library book to recognize a special person (in celebration of a special occasion; in honor of or in memory of). To DONATE ONLINE choose recognition gift or print a downloadable Donation Form and mail to: DeKalb Library Foundation, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030 Read More...
Make a difference in the lives of others by supporting literacy and learning. The DeKalb Library Foundation funds library literacy programs in the DeKalb community. In January 2010, a literacy program endowment was established with a generous matching gift from the Fitzgerald Foundation and many other supporters. DONATE YOUR GIFT to this endowment or to literacy programs and share our vision to build a more educated, literate DeKalb County. Read More...
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