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Registration opens:
May 25th, 2026

Explore the Hidden Library

Ages 6 to 12 years
2026-06-08 14:00:00 2026-06-08 15:00:00 America/New_York Explore the Hidden Library Decatur Library -

Monday, June 08
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-08 14:00:00 2026-06-08 15:00:00 America/New_York Explore the Hidden Library Discover hidden secrets on this behind-the-scenes tour of the Decatur Library. Decatur Library -

Discover hidden secrets on this behind-the-scenes tour of the Decatur Library.

Have you ever wondered where your books go after you put them in the book drop? Do you know what is kept on the revolving shelves in the basement of the library? Discover all of this and more as we explore the hidden surprises found behind the scenes of the Decatur Library.

Decatur Library
Phone: 404-370-3070
Hours
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Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 07 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 10 Closed
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About the library

Funding for some events at this branch provided in part by the Friends of the Decatur Library.

All DeKalb County Public Library branches offer books for all ages including adult learning materials, audiobooks, music CDs, DVDs, current newspapers and magazines. All branches also offer access to computers, internet, WiFi, MS Office, and research databases. For a more comprehensive list of all services available at this branch, please visit the Decatur Library page.

Upcoming events

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Take & Make Saturdays - Ages 5 to 10 years
Sat, May 09, All day
Summer Reading Challenge Scavenger Hunt - Ages 6 to 12 years
Mon, May 11, All day
Now Then: Morgan Radford in conversation with Stacey Abrams
Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult-ish Sewing Club - Ages 18 to 29 years
Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration is now closed
Yellow: Amy Pence in conversation with Robert Gwaltney
Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Crochet And More
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Debt Clinic
Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Internet Basics - Using the Internet In Everyday Life
Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Resistance Band Exercise Class
Thu, May 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
This event is full
Storytime with Christian Robinson - Dad
Thu, May 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Take & Make Saturdays - Ages 5 to 10 years
Sat, May 16, All day
Used Book Sale
Sat, May 16, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Summer Reading Challenge Scavenger Hunt - Ages 6 to 12 years
Mon, May 18, All day
White Winged Doves: A Stevie Nicks Poetry Anthology Reading
Mon, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Decatur Library Auditorium
Golden Classics
Tue, May 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Midnight, At the War: Devi S. Laskar with Anjali Enjeti
Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Decatur Library Auditorium
Internet Basics - Using the Internet In Everyday Life
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
United States of Rejection: Alison Kinney with Anjali Enjeti
Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Decatur Library Auditorium
Nonfiction Friday Book Club
Fri, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Take & Make Saturdays - Ages 5 to 10 years
Sat, May 23, All day
Summer Reading Challenge Scavenger Hunt - Ages 6 to 12 years
Mon, May 25, All day
Read the Rainbow Book Club
Tue, May 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Discussion
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Internet Basics - Using the Internet In Everyday Life
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, May 29, 9:30am - 2:30pm
Opening Reception: Homeland Exhibition
Fri, May 29, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Take & Make Saturdays - Ages 5 to 10 years
Sat, May 30, All day
Yoga with Amanda
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Registration opens Saturday, May 9 2026 at 10:00am
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1 to 2 years
Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 to 5 years
Mon, Jun 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Looking for Frank Wills: Wesley Brown with Daniel Black
Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Decatur Library Auditorium
Tots and Tales - Ages 2 to 3 years
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Registration opens Tuesday, May 26 2026 at 10:00am
Discover More: Documentary Series
Tue, Jun 02, 2:45pm - 4:30pm
Graphic Novel Book Club - Ages 9 to 12 years
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Books and Babies Storytime - Ages 0 to 12 months
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 10:00am
Summer Reading Kickoff-Journey to the Center of the Earth! - Ages 6 to 12 years
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Resistance Bands Exercise Class
Thu, Jun 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dominic Erdozain - To Love a Country
Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Decatur Library Auditorium
Jewelry With Gin
Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Registration opens Friday, May 22 2026 at 11:00am
Take & Make Saturdays - Ages 5 to 10 years
Sat, Jun 06, All day
Family Yoga: Yoga with Your Little Yogi - Ages 3 to 7 years
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Registration opens Saturday, May 23 2026 at 10:00am
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1 to 2 years
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 to 5 years
Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Explore the Hidden Library - Ages 6 to 12 years
Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration opens Monday, May 25 2026 at 2:00pm
John Patrick Green in conversation with Gregg Schigiel
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Decatur Library Auditorium
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