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THE CHAMPION, THURSDAY, MARCH 28 - APRIL 3, 2024 • PAGE 4
Libraries offer limitless opportunities
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The DeKalb County Library System is one of the greatest assets in the county.
DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond agrees; he was recently recognized as the
Georgia Public Library Champion of the Year through the Georgia Public Library Service
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and received an award for his efforts in March.
"These important institutions are among the principal building blocks of our American
democracy," said Thurmond about libraries during his acceptance speech.
While there are more than 800,000 books for all ages located throughout the 23
libraries spanning the county, the DeKalb County Library System (DCLS) offers so much
more than book rentals.
Here are just some of the benefits any DeKalb County resident can enjoy with a free
library card:
• Every library in DeKalb County has a calendar of events each month that offers classes,
social opportunities, games, crafts, club meetings, and other activities, the majority of
which are free.
• Students can rent laptops, wifi hotspots and other tech devices.
• Library card holders can use their card information to bypass many websites with
paywalls, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
• Free tutoring and homework help is available to students with library cards.
• Free access to streaming services like Hoopla or Kanopy which both offer thousands of
movie and TV series.
• Printing, faxing and other office services.
Libraries are not just for book lovers; they are vital resources that we—as DeKalb
County residents—must continue to advocate for in our communities.
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For more information, and to get a free library card, visit dekalblibrary.org.
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