All loca­tions will be closed Mon­day, Sep­tem­ber 1 in hon­or of the Labor Day holiday.

Due to repairs, the North­lake-Bar­bara Loar Library will be closed the week of August 25Hold pick­ups will be avail­able from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. by call­ing 404.679.4408.

Holiday Hours
Holiday Hours

All locations will be closed Monday, September 1 in honor of the Labor Day holiday.
 

Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Closing
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library Closing

Due to extensive plumbing repairs, the Northlake-Barbara Loar Library is closed the week of Monday, August 25. Hold pickups are available from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. by calling 404.679.4408. Read more for further pickup details.

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!

August Calendars of Events
August Calendars of Events

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

August Staff Picks
August Staff Picks

Racing to complete our 100 Years 100 Books Reading Challenge? Just looking for a good excuse to stay inside with the A/C? We’ve got you covered. Check out what our staff have been loving lately!

The Jubilee Reader
The Jubilee Reader

Check out the July/August 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.

Upcom­ing Events

August 29th, 9:30 AM
Decatur LibrarySpecial EventsAdults
Help maintain the blood supply. Give now. To schedule an appointment to donate, please visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code “DECLI."
August 29th, 10:00 AM
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Help maintain the blood supply. Give now! To schedule an appointment to donate, please visit Redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code “CPL”.
August 29th, 10:00 AM
Virtual LibraryClassesArts and CraftsSeniorsAdults
Every Friday, join us on YouTube for another video from Jewelry with Gin.
August 29th, 10:00 AM
Chamblee LibrarySpecial EventsAdults
Help maintain the blood supply. Give now! To schedule an appointment to donate, please visit Redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code “CPL”.
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