All loca­tions will be closed on Mon­day, Octo­ber 13, 2025 for staff train­ing and soft­ware maintenance.

Libraries Closed Monday, October 13
Libraries Closed Monday, October 13

All locations will be closed Monday, October 13, 2025 for staff training and software maintenance.

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

We’re turning 100 in 2025, and you’re invited to join the party by taking the 100 Years, 100 Books Reading Challenge!

October Calendars of Events
October Calendars of Events

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

October Staff Picks
October Staff Picks

It's officially fall, y'all! Ready to enter your cozy era? Here's three excuses to stay in with a great book this October, brought to you by our library staff.

The Jubilee Reader
The Jubilee Reader

Check out the September/October 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.

September Staff Picks
September Staff Picks

Summer is winding down and ushering in cooler weather, making it the perfect time to settle in with a good book. Need some help finding your next read? Check out (figuratively and literally) some recent recommendations from our staff!

Upcom­ing Events

October 8th, 6:00 PM
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams LibraryInformational ProgramsAdults
Join Kelsey Hathorn, speech-language pathologist for an engaging presentation on speech, language, and communication development.
October 8th, 6:00 PM
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer LibraryFun ActivitiesClassesChildren All Ages (parents welcome)
Join Jason, wildlife ecologist and DeKalb County Librarian, for a walk in the wild.  Meet at 6:00 p.m. and stay as long as you'd like.  Each hiker will receive a free nature related book.
October 8th, 6:00 PM
Scott Candler LibrarySpecial EventsInformational ProgramsFun ActivitiesClassesAdults
Join us for a four week series designed for expectant moms. Each week will cover a different parenting topic like breastfeeding, sleep safety, and more.

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