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Frankenstein Day
August 30 is Frankenstein Day, celebrating the birthday of author Mary Shelley. Frankenstein: or, the Modern Prometheus, is an 1818 novel that tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an ... READ MORE
8 Countries in 1 Day 2025
Are you ready to travel the world from the comfort of your own library? Save the date for takeoff at our annual “8 Countries in 1 Day” event when we take you on a journey around the globe, on Saturday, September 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 ... READ MORE
August Display Case: Barb Food Mart
Our Main Lobby display case in August features the Barb Food Mart! Barb Food Mart is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 to help alleviate food insecurity for children and families in the DeKalb School District. More than 60% of ... READ MORE
Take a Bite out of National Sandwich Month!
The Story of the Sandwich... A long time ago, in 1762, there was a man in England named John Montagu. He was called the Earl of Sandwich—yep, that was really his name! One day, he put some tasty food between two slices of bread so he ... READ MORE
Are You Kindergarten Ready?
It's almost the start of a new school year, and whether you are back to school experts or back to school first timers, getting ready for kindergarten is a big (and sometimes scary) change - for the adults, and for the kids. That’s why, ... READ MORE
A Library Romance
August is Romance Awareness Month and we're here to put the spark back into your library visits! The library has a large romance collection. There's something for everyone. Looking for a historical romance set in Regency ... READ MORE
Garden Glow-Up
The next time you stop by the library, save a few minutes to enjoy the Haish Courtyard garden, which is looking happy and refreshed after the hard work of Sweet Life Garden Group! Sweet Life Garden Group's volunteers moved through the ... READ MORE
What’s the Scoop? July is National Ice Cream Month
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! That’s right: the essential summer treat has an entire month dedicated to it! July is National Ice Cream Month - and July 20th is National Ice Cream Day. July has been National Ice Cream ... READ MORE
Keeping Your Brain Healthy
It's too hot to work out your body (at least it is outside), so why not focus on your brain? Brain health is vital to prevent and improve memory problems, as well as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In Keep Sharp: Build a Better ... READ MORE
July Display Case: CASA DeKalb County
Our Main Lobby display case this month has been set up by CASA DeKalb County! CASA's mission is to advocate for and serve as the voice for children in DeKalb County who have experienced abuse or neglect. So far in 2025, 53 CASA ... READ MORE
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