Keep Going or Get Started on Your Summer Reading Adventure

People of all ages have until July 31 to register on Beanstack to take the Summer Reading Challenge - All Together Now. Adults also have the option of playing Summer Reading Challenge bingo by picking up and returning completed cards at any branch. Here are more things that you can do:

 - Find books that match your interest and reading level. Take a look at our suggestions or get personalized recommendations for Your Next Read here.

 - Take a break from the heat, and watch some great films at the library. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library has a lineup of blockbuster movies that highlight this year's Summer Reading theme. Several other branches have summer movie showings, too. See the schedule here.
 
 - Explore activities and resources just for kids. Books, activities, programs, and more take center stage on our Summer Reading page for kids here.    

Summer Lunch Program

Children 17 and under can visit any of the branches on the days listed below for a free and nutritious meal. Meals are provided by Rock of Salvation Ministries with support from Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning and the Georgia Department of Education.

 - Mondays, 1:00–2:00 p.m. (July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31) at Scott Candler Library

 - Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (July 11, 18, and 25) at Salem-Panola Library

 - Wednesdays, Noon–2:00 p.m. (July 5, 12, 19, and 26) at Stonecrest Library

Discover Our Raising Resilience Programs

Kids can take part in fun and helpful activities that teach them skills about handling life's ups and downs. Raising Resilience programs are designed to help kids build confidence and adaptability for whatever comes their way. These programs are made possible by DeKalb Library Foundation and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life. Click here to see the list.

Disappear Into a New Fantasy Series this Summer

Are you in search of a new series to spark your imagination? This carefully curated Reading Recommendations list features the first books from a variety of unforgettable fantasy series. These captivating beginnings will have your mind craving to read more. Find your new favorite series today by clicking here.

Enchanting Melodies and Exploration of the Flute Family

Enjoy a flute trio concert and introduction to different kinds of flutes. Kathy Farmer, Principal Flute with the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra, will perform with two fellow musicians at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library. This concert is sponsored by Georgia Council for the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and the Georgia Humanities. Thursday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. Find more information here.

Join the Conversation with Diverse Authors

The Georgia Center for the Book (GCB) hosts author events year round. Whether you're interested in fiction, poetry, nonfiction, YA, or anything else, you're bound to find an event meant for you. In July, GCB welcomes personal essayist Stacy Jane Grover, historical fiction author Vanessa Riley, environmental scientist Anthony J. Martin, and more. Check out upcoming events and sign up for GCB's newsletter here, and follow GCB on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Wonderbooks: Books that Read Out Loud

New at the library: Wonderbooks are children’s books with a ready-to-play audiobook already inside. Read-along by taking one off the shelf and pressing play. Search for "wonderbook" on our online catalog or see the list here, and borrow a title that speaks to you today!

July Explore More! Calendar

Brighten up your summer with some fun and creative activities. The July edition of our Explore More! calendar has games, crafts, writing ideas, and more for kids of all ages and interests. Download it here.