On July 8, 2026, Deborah Strahorn performed at the Central Library for the system-wide Summer Reading Program. She prepared various dinosaur-themed stories and props and even her very own book (the first she ever wrote!). Deborah Strahorn is not an ordinary performer! She uses every inch of space, every limb and breath in her body…
Worldwide Watercolor Month
July is Worldwide Watercolor Month! This observance was started by Charlie O’Shields, the founder of Doodlewash, in 2016. Worldwide Watercolor month encourages artists all over the world to paint with watercolors and foster connections through art. For the entire month, you can post your watercolor paintings with #WorldWatercolorMonth and #WorldWatercolorMonth2026 to participate! If you need inspiration or help getting started…
Unearthing Earth’s Core with The Science Guys
The Science Guys of Atlanta brought their genius to the Central Library this summer as a part of the system-wide Summer Reading Program. The Science Guys of Atlanta is an organization that offers hands-on STEM experiences to kids through interactive camps, school programs, and community events. At this program, kids off all ages will witness…
Unearthing Rainbowsky the Clown’s First Performance
Earlier in June, Rainbowsky the Clown hosted a storytime program in the children's department at Central Library as a part of the system-wide Summer Reading Program. She sat with the kids in the storytime corner on the 4th floor and read them her very own story about her first performance with her clown family. This…
Dinosaur Story Store with Penelope Pettaway (Mama Koku)
Earlier this month, Mama Koku returned to Central Library this summer as Penelope Pettaway, a world-renowned Paleontologist with a knack for finding stories in the strangest places. She brought with her the Dinosaur Story Store, where ancient mysteries and tales she dug up from the earth (and her own imagination) come to life. Guests of…
Online Savings Accounts
Online savings accounts can offer higher interest rates than those from traditional banks that have a physical location. Online banks also offer checking accounts so that you can receive money by direct deposit into a checking account and then move money into a savings account. Keeping money at a higher interest rate can also help…
Central Artist Corner presents Christopher Oquendo
Artist Statement "I have been an assignment photographer for over 25 years. On those journeys and travels, I always shoot a 'fine art' or 'street-photography' series. I'm so honored to share my work in my first exhibition at Central Library. To put my images in perspective, I graduated with a degree in fine arts. My…
Central Artist Corner presents Gene Dominique
Artist Biography/Statement Gene Dominique earned a photojournalism degree at San Jose State University and law degree from University of California at San Francisco. After practicing law for thirty years, ten years ago Gene returned to his passion: a full-time photography art practice. Gene's explorations include a variety of genres from documentary to portraiture, surrealism and…
Central Artist Corner present Krista M. Jones
Artist Biography/Statement Krista M. Jones, also known as JONESY, is an Atlanta-based contemporary artist recognized for her vibrant murals and complex canvas paintings. Her multidisciplinary practice encompasses painting, works on paper, sculpture, animation, photography, music, and large-scale public art. Her current visual artwork explores cycles of life, transformation, and the parallels between inner and outer…
World Parrot Day – May 31st
A drawing of the Carolina Parakeet The Thick-billed Parrot Did you know that the USA had two native parrots? They were the Carolina Parakeet and the Thick-billed Parrot. The Carolina Parakeet lived in the east of the USA from southern New England to Florida and Texas. They lived in flocks of 200 to 300 birds.…
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