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"Secrets and Stories. Mascots Missing. Detectives Wanted. May 1-30, 2026. Central Library Children's Display Board."

Mascots Missing! Detectives Wanted!

The Central Library Children's Department needs junior detectives to give us ideas on how to find the missing mascots, Dewey and Deci!
"Make a Japanese Hand Fan at Central Library. Celebrating Asian American Culture. May 2026."

Make a Japanese Hand Fan at Central Library!

Celebrate Asian American Culture with a fun kids craft at Central Library!

The Lemonade War Book Club

May 11th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle school students are invited to the The Lemonade War Book Club, where the main characters teach us how to run the best lemonade stand!

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DEPARTMENTS

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CENTRAL SPEAKS

Central Speaks

"Secrets and Stories. Mascots Missing. Detectives Wanted. May 1-30, 2026. Central Library Children's Display Board."

Mascots Missing! Detectives Wanted!

The Central Library Children's Department needs junior detectives to give us ideas on how to find the missing mascots, Dewey and Deci!
"Make a Japanese Hand Fan at Central Library. Celebrating Asian American Culture. May 2026."

Make a Japanese Hand Fan at Central Library!

Celebrate Asian American Culture with a fun kids craft at Central Library!

April's Teen Tech of the Month: Zoë

Read about April's Teen Tech of the Month: Zoë and how she earned the title.

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.

Garret Morgan and more Black Inventors

Check out these materials on Garrett Morgan, inventor of the Traffic Stoplight, and more Black Inventors.

National Thesaurus Day

January 18th is National Thesaurus Day! See the list below to explore the different kinds of thesauri available for checkout.

Get Organized

Check out these books if you're looking to get organized for the New Year!

National Embroidery Month

February is National Embroidery Month. See below for a selection of books to learn more about various kinds of embroidery!

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Hours & Information

Closed until 10:00am today

Monday 
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday 
Closed
One Margaret Mitchell Square
Atlanta, GA 30303
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