Participate in Summer Reading

School is out, sum­mer is here, and we are open! DeKalb County Public Library’s Sum­mer Read­ing Chal­lenge has begun. Patrons of all ages are invited! Click to learn more and sign up: https://dekalblibrary.org/news/summer-reading-2022

Joshilyn Jackson Reads

Joshilyn Jackson Reads with Nicki Salcedo is back this summer—in person at First Baptist Church of Decatur and streaming on YouTube! There will be four events in June, featuring some of the best summer reads, including Samantha Jayne Allen, Denny S. Bryce, Sonali Dev, and more! Hosting duties will be split between Joshilyn Jackson, Nicki Salcedo, and special guest moderator Carmen Tanner Slaughter. This is brought to you by the Decatur Book Festival and the Georgia Center for the Book. Learn more and find links to register here and visit DecaturBookFestival.com for updates about the Decatur Book Festival.

Care Kits at all Library Locations

New librarians at DeKalb County Public Library work together each year to create an impactful group project. The 2022 team envisioned a Care Kit to provide to members of the community who are unhoused or experiencing other life challenges. The kits include hygiene and toiletry items such as wipes, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste as well as socks and a washcloth. Items will be given out in a waterproof backpack.
 “We are excited about this project because there is a strong tie between personal hygiene and one’s sense of self,” explained Marcie Helms, a Redan-Trotti librarian and member of the new librarians group. “The intent is to provide community members with tools to maintain a sense of dignity.” The Care Kits were funded by the DeKalb Library Foundation. More than 350 Care Kits will be available to visitors in need across each of DCPL’s 23 library locations.