Community Corner
Kids' and Teens' Activities: Star Wars Party, Game Day, Movies
Keep the kids from saying "I'm bored" this summer with these events and activities around town, most of them free at DeKalb County libraries.
Click on the link for a complete list of kids and teens' activities at DeKalb County libraries this summer.
Family (all ages)
1. What: Summer of Star Wars Party
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When: Saturday, June 30, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Hairston Crossing Library
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Why go: Not since Dragon*Con or Halloween has there been the perfect opportunity to dress up as your favorite Star Wars character. There will even be a costume contest at this event, so make your costume shine! You can get your picture taken with a Stormtrooper and make an origami Yoda, too.
2. What: Game Day
When: Tuesday, June 26, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: Redan-Trotti branch, 1569 Wellborn Road Lithonia. Phone: 404.508.7170.
Why go: Playing board games in the cool of the indoors is a great way to get relief from the heat while staying busy.
Teens (13-17)
1. What: Movie, "The Dark Knight," Rated PG-13.
When: Tuesday, June 26, 2-5 p.m.
Where: Hairston Crossing branch, 4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain. Phone: 404.508.7170
Why go: It's a great build-up to the new movie coming out July 20. Bring a snack and enjoy.
Preschool (3-5 years)
1. What: Pajama Storytime
When: Monday, June 25, 7-7:30 p.m.
Where: Stonecrest branch, Stonecrest branch, 3123 Klondike Road
Lithonia. Phone: 770.482.3828
Why go: Get a little help winding the kids down for bedtime. Kids should wear PJs and bring stuffed friends.
2. What: Storytime
When: Wednesday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Where: Hairston Crossing branch, 4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain. Phone: 404.508.7170.
Why go: Little ones (and their moms/dads/guardians) get to hear stories, do rhymes, fingerplays and songs
School age (5-12 years)
What: Movie, "Up," Rated PG.
When: Monday, June 25, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Salem-Panola branch, 5137 Salem Road, Lithonia. Phone: 770.987.6900
Why go: A movie that kids and adults will enjoy.
2. What: Movie, "The Muppets," Rated PG.
When: Monday, June 25, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Stonecrest branch, 3123 Klondike Road, Lithonia. Phone: 770.482.3828
Why go: Who doesn't love The Muppets?
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