Decatur Library

Call: (404) 370-3070 or visit www.dekalblibrary.org
A DeKalb County Public Library branch located in downtown Decatur.
A DeKalb County Public Library branch located in downtown Decatur. The Decatur Library is right off the square and near the Marta Station.
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Friday October 16, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Decatur Library Cost: Free w/donation of $5-$20 requested
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It's Only Dancing: An Evening with Jasmine Guillory This event takes place at the Decatur Library. This event is free and open to the public but registration is requested. Click here to register. Charis and the Georgia Center for the Book welcome author Jasmine Guillory for a celebration of It's Onl... [click here for more]

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Spelman

Saturday October 3, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
Decatur Library Cost: Free
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Join us in the Decatur Library to hear from Emerging Student Writers! These special sessions feature talented student writers from Georgia colleges reading their original work in 45-minute sessions throughout the day. The stage will be situated alongside The Book As Art v.14: Ghosted exhibit, cre... [click here for more]
Lilliansmith

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:15 AM EDT
Decatur Library Cost: Free
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he Decatur Book Festival is proud to celebrate the 2026 winners of the Lillian Smith Book Award. The Lillian Smith Book Awards recognize works that examine issues of race, social justice, civil and human rights, the education and socialization of young people, breaking silence among repressed groups... [click here for more]
Morehouse

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Decatur Library Cost: Free
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Join us in the Decatur Library to hear from Emerging Student Writers! These special sessions feature talented student writers from Georgia colleges reading their original work in 45-minute sessions throughout the day. The stage will be situated alongside The Book As Art v.14: Ghosted exhibit, cre... [click here for more]
Astimegoesby

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Decatur Library Cost: Free to attend
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In debut collection do not destroy this, Taylor Clement celebrates the joy and grit of living in the deep south during compound disasters brought on by climate change. In The Book of Alice, Diamond Forde retells the story of her grandmother’s life through the framework of the only poetry Alice knew:... [click here for more]
Emergingstudents

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Decatur Library Cost: Free to attend
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Join us in the Decatur Library to hear from Emerging Student Writers! These special sessions feature talented student writers from Georgia colleges reading their original work in 45-minute sessions throughout the day. The stage will be situated alongside The Book As Art v.14: Ghosted exhibit, cre... [click here for more]
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Sunday April 12, 2026 02:00 PM EDT
Decatur Library Cost: From $0.00
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Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss - The Escape Game!LByLittle Shop of Stories FollowDeKalb County Public Library Decatur BranchDecatur, GASunday, Apr 12, 2026 at 2 pm to Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 at 3:30 pmOverviewCome hear two author superstars talk about the next big YA murder mystery!Marissa Meyer and Tam... [click here for more]
Seangaskillkora

Tuesday January 6, 2026 06:30 PM EST
Decatur Library Cost: Free
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Experience the sounds of West Africa at Decatur Library! Musician Sean Gaskell will perform on the Kora, a traditional 21-string harp. Gaskell studied the Kora in Gambia under master musicians. During this event, he will play traditional songs and explain the instrument’s 800-year history. The Kor... [click here for more]
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DMW Workshop

Saturday November 8, 2025 10:00 AM EST
Decatur Library Cost: $50 Nonmembers, $25 Members
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Strong stories start with sharp craft. Join Sisters in Crime Atlanta at the Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St, for Demystifying Mystery Writing — a workshop for writers seeking to elevate their crime and mystery fiction. Learn how to build unforgettable characters, craft gripping scenes, and twist pl... [click here for more]
Deadlysecrets

Saturday October 4, 2025 03:15 PM EDT
Decatur Library Cost: Free
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Murder, mystery, and secrets that refuse to stay hidden. Mia P. Manansala, Charlotte Lillie Balogh, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Xan Kaur unravel dark stories where every truth comes at a cost. Trust no one. [click here for more]
Dbf20th

Saturday October 4, 2025 01:45 PM EDT
Decatur Library Cost: Free
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Demon slayers, witches, Egyptian oracles, and one very charming bear. Nisha Sharma, Nia Davenport, Trung Le Nguyen, and Michelle Jabès Corpora bring romance with a twist in this unforgettable panel. Swoon if you dare. [click here for more]

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215 Sycamore St.
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-3070

Decatur/Oakhurst, GA
#decaturga

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
facebook: @DecaturPublicLibrary




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