The Decatur Library is closed through Feb­ru­ary 7 and will reopen on Mon­day, Feb­ru­ary 9.

The Cov­ing­ton Library will open at noon on Sat­ur­day, Feb­ru­ary 7 due to facil­i­ty repairs.

26 in '26 Reading Challenge
26 in '26 Reading Challenge

Make 2026 a year of reading with our 26 in ‘26 Reading Challenge! 

Celebrate Black History Month 2026
Celebrate Black History Month 2026

Events will be held in February at library branches throughout DeKalb.

February Staff Picks
February Staff Picks

Three books we think you'll love.

February Calendars of Events
February Calendars of Events

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

The Jubilee Reader
The Jubilee Reader

Check out the January/February 2026 issue of The Jubilee Reader, a reading guide containing recent books by African American writers, writers from the African diaspora, and on related topics.

Discover Hublet Tablets
Discover Hublet Tablets

Try a portable library experience at our Chamblee, Clarkston, and Hairston Crossing branches.

Upcom­ing Events

February 7th, 3:00 PM
Redan-Trotti LibraryFun ActivitiesArts and CraftsSeniorsAdults
Celebrate your wins, dream big, and get creative as ClassZ Studios in partnership with Redan-Trotti Library hosts a space to design your 2026 vision board.
February 7th, 3:00 PM
Chamblee LibraryFun ActivitiesExhibitsAdults
Join the artist to hear more about her process. Refreshments funded by the DeKalb Library Foundation.
February 7th, 3:30 PM
Scott Candler LibraryFun ActivitiesToddlersPreschoolersChildren All Ages (parents welcome)
Sensory play builds cognitive skills through the exploration of the senses in an unstructured environment. Adult supervision required.
February 8th, 2:00 PM
Decatur LibraryAuthor TalksSeniorsAdults
Join us to celebrate the release of award-winning journalist, radio host, and political analyst Clay Cane's adult fiction debut, Burn Down Master's House. This will be at First Baptist Church Decatur.

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