This year's summer reading theme is Color Our World! We have chosen books that feature colorful characters, colorful settings and/or colorful authors. This is a
Juneteenth National Independence Day
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, it declared “all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State,
National Preservation Month
May is National Preservation Month! This monthly observance was first recognized in the 1970s by the National Trust. Today, it is celebrated by local, state, and federal history groups throughout the country. In Atlanta, we are lucky to have access to numerous historical sites all over the metro area. With your library card, you can…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month has been celebrated in May each year since its establishment in 1949. Its purpose is "to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness" according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). For more resources and…
Older Americans Month – May 2025
Flip the Script on Aging
Administration of Community Living (ACL) is the leading organization for the celebration of Older Americans Month every May.
Celebrating Memorial Day
Every year since 1868, Memorial Day has been observed as a day to remember and honor our fallen heroes who served in the Armed Forces. Memorial Day is observed
National Bicycle Month
Pedal Power: Celebrate National Bicycle Month This May
May is National Bicycle Month—a perfect time to dust off your bike, pump up those tires, and celebrate t
Central Artist Corner Presents Miranda Smith
Miranda Smith is a ceramicist and mixed media artist based in Decatur, Georgia, currently working as an Arts Education Coordinator, Fulton County Arts and Culture. She holds a BFA in Art with a concentration in Ceramics and Sculpture from Augusta State University and a MFA in Ceramics from Georgia State University. As an Arts Education…
Central Artist Corner presents Connie Cross and Friends’ “This is My Song” Exhibit
Connie Cross is a documentary photographer/videographer, the creator/producer of Photo Battle Atlanta, and owner of The Connie Cross Group, LLC. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Art Education from Armstrong State University and an Associate degree in Cinematography, Motion Graphics and Film/Video Production from Atlanta Technical College, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She currently is the…
Central Artist Corner Presents: Billy Clifton-Strawn
Billy Clifton-Strawn is a self-taught visual artist specializing in digital media. Embracing the moniker "Created in Pixels," he produces art that resonates across generations, challenging societal tendencies to overlook LGBTQIA+ elders. His work is characterized by a fusion of original photography, digital compositing, and extensive digital painting, resulting in unique mixed-media pieces. Artist Statement: Billy…
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