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Black History Month Books

Browse this booklist for fiction and nonfiction books related to Black History Month.

In Conversation with Kenan Thompson

Feb 11th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join actor, comedian, and author Kenan Thompson for a fitful evening of laughter as he presents his latest children’s book, Unfunny Bunny,…

Blind Date with a Book

Feb 2nd - Feb 28th | All day
Go on a blind date with a book this February! Checkout a book sight unseen at the Central Library.

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SERVICES

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DEPARTMENTS

CENTRAL SPEAKS

Central Speaks

"World Braille Day! Central Library. January 13, 2026. 10:30 AM."

World Braille Day Celebration with GLS Recap

Central Library and the Georgia Library Service (GLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled hosted hands-on celebration of World Braille Day!
"Freedom to Read. MLK Jr Day Movie and Craft. Central Library. January 12th at 4:00 PM."

MLK Day Movie and Craft Recap

Our children's MLK day program was a success! Kids watched a short Sesame Street video about Dr. King and had a fun craft afterward.
"central artist corner presents Reinilda Blair. Empower Her. Central Library. February 17 through May 18, 2026."

EmpowerHER: Art in Residence with Reinilda Blair

Central Library and Fulton County Arts & Culture have partnered to launch EmpowerHER, a residency program in celebration of women artists.

We welcome you back to the newly renovated Central Library, opening a new world of possibilities! The Central Library staff are excited to serve you and can't wait to share the love of libraries with you again.

Black History Month Books

Browse this booklist for fiction and nonfiction books related to Black History Month.

Always Available Gardening for Beginners

Anyone can have a green thumb with these gardening books for beginners. These titles can be accessed with no wait on Hoopla!

Downloadable Pete the Cat Sampler

Local artist and writer team James Dean and Kimberly Dean are responsible for one of the most popular beginning reader series in Atlanta!

Children's Wintry Reads!

Picture books about stories in the snow!

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