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Summer Reading Challenge 2026
 Can you dig it? A summer full of adventure, reading, and prizes starts now! Preregister for our Summer Reading Challenge today.
26 in '26 Reading Challenge
Make 2026 a year of reading with our 26 in ‘26 Reading Challenge! 
The Jubilee Reader
Check out the May/June 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.
Explore More! Calendar
Start your month off right with May's Explore More! Calendar. Each day has a new activity, challenge, or fun fact for you to share as a family.
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May Staff Picks
Some favorites from our staff this month.
May Calendars of Events now available digitally
May Calendars of Events
Get a sneak peek at our May Adult and Children's Calendars of Events before they reach our branches.

Upcom­ing Events

May 20th, 2:00 PM
Scott Candler LibrarySpecial EventsMusical ProgramsFun ActivitiesClassesSeniorsAdults
Put on your comfortable workout attire and come out and learn all the newest line dances from Zenobia.
May 20th, 2:00 PM
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg LibraryFun ActivitiesSeniors
Bring your friends or make new ones and join us for games and snacks. Open to first 20 participants. Funded by Methodist Church of Stone Mountain & Friends of the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library.
May 20th, 2:00 PM
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams LibraryClassesAdults
Come to this drop-in session to get your basic technology questions answered.
May 20th, 3:30 PM
Redan-Trotti LibraryFun ActivitiesChildren All Ages (parents welcome)
Plan a city from a bird's eye view, and bring your design to life using LEGOs.

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