There's Plenty Happening in January at the Decatur Library

Here are January events at the Decatur public library. The information was provided by the DeKalb County Library System.

Tuesday, January 8  

Claire Bidwell Smith. In her astonishingly accomplished debut book, The Rules of Inheritance, Claire Bidwell Smith writes ”a powerful and searingly honest memoir” about a young woman who loses her family but finds herself in the process. It is about her own life--a profoundly personal account of her parents’ death when she was 14 and her remarkable coming-of-age story. Written with suspense and style, her book examines the tragedy she faced and also how she coped with grief and came to better understand her own role. The author is an experienced counselor who specializes in grief and who is beginning a series of workshops around that subject.  7:15—9:00 p.m. Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur 30030. 404.370.3070.

 For information, call 404.370.8450, ext. 2225 or visit georgiacenterforthebook.org  or dekalblibrary.org

Wednesday, January 23

Senior Advisory Board (SAB). Become a member of the DeKalb County Public Library Senior Advisory Board (SAB) and assist us in planning programs for and about seniors! The Senior Advisory Board is your opportunity to be heard. 1:30—3:30 p.m. Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur 30030. 404.370.3070.

Saturday, January 26

Cook your Way into the New Year and Celebrate with Healthy Food!. Healthy eating is about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping your life in balance. Les Dames d’Escoffier International members Kristy Cook and Nancy Lutz will guide you in the right direction. These Senior Consultants with Affairs to Remember Caterers will teach you how to host a party with bright colorful healthy foods you can feel great about. You can expand your range of healthy food choices and learn how to plan ahead to create tasty, healthy celebrations in 2013. This program is part of the series, "Living the Green Life," to promote and educate the community about a green, sustainable lifestyle. Sponsors are the Wylde Center, the City of Decatur and DeKalb County

Public Library.10:00—11:00 a.m. Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur 30030. 404.370.3070.

Tuesday, January 29

Free Consumer Education Clinic. Are you struggling with debt? If you have been sued for a debt and you have questions, then the DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation has answers. Local attorneys will discuss information regarding debt cases in DeKalb County and facilitate one-on-one consultations. Participants should bring all documents related to their cases. 5:30—7:00 p.m. Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur 30030. 404.370.3070.

Saturday, January 26

Musical Bookings: 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra. The 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra is a nine-piece klezmer-funk-rock-jazz ensemble that performs original compositions and arrangements, combining West African rhythms with Eastern European klezmer melodies. 1:00—2:00 p.m. Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur 30030. 404.370.3070.

Month of January

Photography Exhibit. People of the World Exhibit. Several local area photographers, including Arthur Ratliff, will display their work at the Decatur Library throughout the month of January. Experience the cultures of Asia, South America and beyond through their photographs. During library hours. Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur 30030. 404.370.3070.

FILMS

Tuesday, January 15

Golden Classic Films. Especially designed for those 55 and older. Lonely Are the Brave, starring Kirk Douglas and Walter Matthau. 2:00 p.m. Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street. Decatur 30030. 404.370.3070.

ONGOING

English as a Second Language classes.  Free. No registration needed. Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America-Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County Public Library. For more information, call LVA-MA at 404.377.7323 or DCPL Literacy Services at 404.370.8450, ext. 2240.

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street. 404.370.3070.

Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street. 404.370.3070.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Thursday, January 24

Pub Fiction. The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht. Socialize with other like-minded folk. For more information and to RSVP, call 404.370.4850, ext. 2257. 7:00—8:00 p.m. Harbour Bar and Fish House, 129 Church St., Decatur, GA 30030.

Wednesday, January 30

Decatur Book Group. Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín. 7:00—8:30 p.m. Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur 30030. 404.370.3070.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

All DeKalb County Public Library branches will be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in observance of the New Year.

ll DeKalb County Public Library branches will be closed Monday, January 21 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.