All loca­tions will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednes­day, Decem­ber 31, 2025 and remain closed Thurs­day, Jan­u­ary 1, 2026 in hon­or of the New Year.

Celebrate DeKalb County Public Library's Centennial by Reading More
Celebrate DeKalb County Public Library's Centennial by Reading More

Need a little extra time to log your 2025 reads? We’ve extended the logging period through January 10, 2026.

Holiday Hours
Holiday Hours

All branches will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 and remain closed Thursday, January 1, 2026 in honor of the New Year.

January Staff Picks
January Staff Picks

Start the new year off strong with this month's staff picks.

January Calendars of Events
January Calendars of Events

Get a sneak peek at our January Adult and Children's Calendars of Events before they reach our branches.

The Jubilee Reader
The Jubilee Reader

Check out the November/December 2025 issue of The Jubilee Reader, a reading guide containing recent books by African American writers, writers from the African diaspora, and on related topics.

December Explore More! Calendar
December Explore More! Calendar

Have some fun every day with this monthly calendar of challenges for kids and families!

Upcom­ing Events

January 1st, 12:00 AM
Scott Candler LibraryExhibitsArts and CraftsAdults
We are taking art submissions for our Black History Month art show.
January 1st, 12:00 AM
Virtual LibraryExhibitsTeens
Submit your art and writing to Between the Stacks, our teen zine.
January 1st, 10:00 AM
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown LibraryExhibitsAdults
Artist Sandra Denmark's watercolor pieces focus on themes of positive images that reflect the spirit of innocence, expression, and impulsiveness, evoking a sense of returning to the past.
January 2nd, 12:00 AM
Flat Shoals LibraryArts and CraftsTweensTeens
Preteens and Teens envision the New Year. Stop by the Flat Shoals Library to pick up your vision board kit.

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