This summer was record-breaking for the Summer Reading Program at the Central Library. We provided 124 programs for adults, teens, and children and had a total of 2,770 attendees. The most attended programs were adult's author talks, teen's computer and technology programs, children's storytimes, and book and reading programs across the board. For the Summer…
RoboKong RC Race at Central Library!
Central Library had our largest Summer Reading Finale to date thanks to the Best Buy Teen Tech Center and Kid Kong's RoboKong program. All of the participants from the RoboKong program raced electric remote-controlled (RC) cars inside an inflated race track in the lobby of the Library. Every Thursday from June 11th through July 23rd…
The Real Tea Series GRIOTS on Tackussanu Senegal
For the third installation of The Real Tea Series GRIOTS, host Carlita brings Jasz Diop, the founder of Tackussanu Senegal, to dive into Senegalese culture and crafts. Through storytelling and crafting, participants will learn the historical and cultural significance of Senegalese Wolof weavers. ✔ Free Community Event | ✔ Cultural Storytelling | ✔ Craft Demonstrations…
Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower – August 12 &13
You can see the Perseids meteor shower in metro Atlanta. The meteor shower will be most visible the night of August 12th into the morning of August 13th. The most activity should be between 9 PM and 1 AM of August 12th. The visibility of the Perseids started July 17th and will go until August 24th. The Perseids…
National Back to School Month
August is National Back to School Month! This observance started in the 1960’s and marks the season when many students start a new school year. However, Back to School Month isn’t just for kids and the library can help learners of all ages reach their educational goals. If you are looking to complete your GED or other high…
Unearthing Stories with Josie Bailey
Josie Bailey is an extraordinary storyteller and performer. She has spent the last 30 years bringing joy and fun to kids of all ages. In mid-July, Josie performed at the Central Library as as part of the system-wide Summer Reading program. At this storytime, everyone started with Dinosaur by author Olivia Aston Bosworth and illustrator…
Unearthing Bilingual Stories with Lingual Kids
Lingual Kids performed at the Central Library in late July as a part of the system-wide Summer Reading program. Lingual Kids is a local organization that brings language learning, excitement, and fun to children in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. They offer classes, tutoring, and special programs for younger kids to learn Spanish and Mandarin. Kids…
Unearthing Stories with Auntie Renee
Auntie Renee is storyteller and performer. She performed at the Central Library on July 1st as a part of the system-wide Summer Reading program. She read ancient stories about dinosaurs, Egypt, and more. The kids received a fully immersive experience for this program. They got to help Auntie Renee bring each story to life by…
The Real Tea Series: GRIOT on Resetting through Vegan Living
The Real Tea Series: GRIOT is a year-long cultural storytelling experience curated and hosted by Carlita Scarboro-Vazquez through CVaz Designs. Inspired by the West African tradition of the griot—the keeper of memory, history, and community—the series explores how stories are preserved and reimagined through art, engineering, technology, design, wellness, and cultural exchange. It documents and…
Unearthing Stories with Deborah Strahorn
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…
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