Highlights of DeKalb County Library Branches

Jan. 4-31

Expanding Civil Rights: From Congressman Robert Elliott through Nelson Mandela. View a broad collection of civil rights artifacts from the collection of Mike Glenn, community activist, Georgia NBA Hall-of-Famer and author of My Next Shot Goes In! Ten Sacred Characteristics of NBA Players that Lead to Success.  Funding provided by the Friends of the Stonecrest Library. During library hours. Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road, Lithonia. 770-482-3828.

Jan. 6—Feb. 3

Tau Pi Omega: 25 Years of Service: The Tau Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrates 25 years of service in the Stone Mountain and Lithonia communities. A special exhibit will showcase some of their many accomplishments and contributions, including decades of cleaning trash from Stone Mountain-Lithonia Road, distributing free car safety seats for children to parents who needed them and awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving students. During library hours. Hairston Crossing Library, 4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain. 404-508-7170.

Jan. 31

Take in a free jazz concert: Enjoy a concert by the Miller Grove High School Jazz Orchestra from 6:30-7:15 p.m., Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road. 770-482.3828.

Jan. 9 and 23

Debt Clinic: If you have been sued for a debt and you have questions, get answers from the DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation.  Local attorneys will discuss information regarding debt cases in DeKalb County and

facilitate free, one-on-one consultations. You should bring documentation related to your case. The sessions will be held 5:30-7 p.m., Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur. 404-370-3070.

Jan. 11 and 17

Medicare 101: This educational workshop presented by Georgia Medicare 101 explains how Medicare works and what to expect from each plan option. To register, call 404.946.8702 or visit GAMedicare101.org. This is an educational workshop only; no insurance companies or products will be recommended or sold. 11 a.m. to noon. Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur. 404-370-3070.