Due to inclement weath­er, all loca­tions will be closed on Sat­ur­day, Jan­u­ary 31.

Library News

Inclement Weather Closures
Inclement Weather Closures

All DeKalb County Public Library locations will be closed Saturday due to the threat of severe weather. Saturday events have been cancelled, and all due dates and holds have been extended to Tuesday for your convenience. Read on for more information.

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.

January Explore More! Calendar
January Explore More! Calendar

Have some fun every day with this monthly calendar of challenges for kids and families!

January Staff Picks
January Staff Picks

Start the new year off strong with this month's staff picks.

January Calendars of Events
January Calendars of Events

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

The Jubilee Reader
The Jubilee Reader

Check out the November/December 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.

December Staff Picks
December Staff Picks

It's the final month of our 100 Years, 100 Books Challenge! Need a few more titles to finish strong? Look no further than this month’s staff picks.

November Staff Picks
November Staff Picks

Feast your eyes on three books our staff couldn’t put down, perfect for a November night in.

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!