New Fiction for National Hispanic Heritage Month Immerse yourself in a captivating story with a pick from among the latest Latinx fiction at the library. Browse the list here and reserve a copy for pickup at your local branch. Take the…

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month Get a library card for yourself, or tell a friend so they can get a card of their very own. Discover More about all of the benefits that cardholders receive and find a link to apply here. Personalize…

Get Set for the New School Year Online tools and materials from the library are some of the ultimate school supplies for getting homework done or when you need extra help. Check out these resources: - BookFlix. Practice reading skills with video…

Keep Going or Get Started on Your Summer Reading Adventure People of all ages have until July 31 to register on Beanstack to take the Summer Reading Challenge - All Together Now. Adults also have the option of playing Summer Reading Challenge bingo…

All Together Now for the Summer Reading Challenge! Summer Reading's theme All Together Now celebrates cooperation, unity, and community. We have two months of programs, events, and performances for all ages happening at library locations throughout…

Celebrate Older Americans Month Take your pick from 33 programs planned for Older Americans Month in May. Programs feature book clubs, arts and crafts, exciting games of bingo, line dance lessons, health and fitness classes, retirement planning,…

DeKalb County Public Library News and Events for April 2023 Embrace Your Inner Poet This April Poetry uniquely captures and expresses emotions, and poems can bring people together and create shared experiences. Celebrate the art and craft of…

Celebrate Spring at DCPL Spring arrives this month! With flowers blossoming and trees sprouting their leaves, it's a great time to take in a gardening program at the library. UGA Extension DeKalb County will share information about spring…

DeKalb County Public Library Celebrates Back History Month Throughout February, the library will showcase African American performances, visual arts, and culture to celebrate Black History Month. More than 30 programs and activities will…

Nice to Meet You, 2023! As we begin a new year, we are excited to continue providing resources, programs, and services for everyone in our community. Whether you are looking for your next great read, wanting to learn something new, or seeking a…

Come One, Come All to the Doris K. Wells Heritage Festival! One of DeKalb County Public Library's most anticipated annual events, the Doris K. Wells Heritage Festival celebrates DeKalb County's diversity throughout the months of December and…

Featured Event: Vietnam Black Soldiers Portrait Project and Artist Reception We are honored to host a selection of portraits of Black Vietnam veterans that were born in or live in Georgia. See the exhibit during the month of November at Scott…

Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center to Open The Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center opens soon in its new location in the Tobie Grant Recreation Center at 593 Parkdale Drive. This special library shares space in the new 24,000 foot facility…

Summer Survey Loved our Summer Reading Challenges this year? Sum­mer Read­ing in Geor­gia is sup­port­ed in part by fed­er­al funds from the Insti­tute of Muse­um and Library Ser­vices. In order to…

Next week: Ayana Gray on Wednesday, followed by the return of YATL in person on Saturday, July 30th! Also check out our new website Greetings from the Georgia Center for the Book - If you have visited GeorgiaCenterfortheBook.org this week, you…

DCPL Goes Fine-Free Beginning Friday, July 1, DCPL joins a growing list of libraries across the nation no longer charging overdue fines. Research conducted by the American Library Association determined fines are a barrier to equitable access and…

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:…