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 25. Hold pick­ups will be avail­able from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. by call­ing 404.679.4408.

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All locations will be closed Monday, September 1 in honor of the Labor Day holiday.
 
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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.
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Get a sneak peek at our August Adult and Children's Calendars of Events before they reach our branches!
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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!
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Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Information Session
August 28th, 6:00 PM
Library Admin CenterInformational ProgramsTweensTeensSchool Age
Calling all readers who are interested in joining one of the DeKalb County Public Library Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl teams!
Pub Fiction Book Discussion
August 28th, 6:30 PM
Virtual LibraryBook DiscussionsAdults
Join us for a lively book discussion at an area DeKalb County restaurant. Registration required to receive book selections and meeting locations. Call 404.508.7190, ext. 2257.
Red Cross Blood Drive
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."
Red Cross Blood Drive
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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