At the Library: Meet the Illustrator of "The Library Dragon"

Here's the bad news first: the Vacation Reading Program ends Sunday, July 31. The good news: the library still has some fun happenings for kids and families this week at the three libraries serving the Stone Mountain-Redan community. So be sure to turn in your reading logs and catch the last events that are part of  the “One World, Many Stories” Vacation Reading Program (if you have a group of children, make sure they can be accommodated; generally, groups of five or more must make an appointment).

Hairston Crossing:

Monday, July 25, 10-10:45 am: Preschool story time for ages 3 to 5. Enjoy stories from around the globe and songs. Open to first 16 participants.

Redan-Trotti:

• Wednesday, July 27, 10-10:45 am: Building Blocks, a play-with-a-purpose program, is for little ones up to age 2. Every parent must participate and every child must have a lap. No groups, please.
• Wednesday, July 27, 11-11:45 am:  Time for Tales for ages 3-5. Fun stories followed by a great craft.

Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg:

• Monday, July 25, 6:30-7:30 pm: Come meet "The Library Dragon" illustrator Michael P. White -- who has also illustrated other books -- and find out about creating stories in this hour-long program intended for ages 5 and up.
• Tuesday, July 26, 2-3:30 pm:  Terrific Tuesday Cinema: “Toy Story 3.” For all ages. The movie is rated G and lasts 103 minutes.
• Wednesday, July 27, 3-4pm: Cookie Bingo for ages 6-12 and a Twinkie Cakewalk. Open to first 30 participants. Admission tickets will be available 15 minutes before the fun.

Normal hours of operation: The three libraries serving Stone Mountain -- Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg, Redan-Trotti, and Hairston Crossing -- are all closed on Sundays; open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

Addresses and phone numbers:
•    Hairston Crossing, 4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain, 30088
Phone: 404-508-7170
•    Redan-Trotti, 1569 Wellborn Road, Lithonia, 30058
Phone: 770-482-3821
•    Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg, 952 Leon Street, Stone Mountain, 30083. Phone: 770-413-2020