Total Solar Eclipse Monday, August 14. 7:00 p.m. Join Phil Danneman, member of the Atlanta Astronomy Club as he presents a program on the upcoming total solar eclipse visible on August 21, 2017. Examine the science behind an eclipse, what to expect when viewing the eclipse and how to view it safely. Ages: 8+ Roswell Library 115 Norcross St., Roswell 30075 770.640.3075 Free Line Dancing Class with Jean Chen Tuesday, August 15. 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Come in for a special sun, moon, stars and space dance music class in celebration of the partial solar eclipse. Teens and Adults. Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library 9560 Spruill Rd, Johns Creek 30022 770.360.8820 Total Solar Eclipse Preview Tuesday, August 15. 6:00 p.m. Join presenter Jeff Thompson to learn about the pending total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. After the presentation Eclipse Viewing glasses will be available as a handout. While supplies last. Adult Astronomy Club. Milton Library 855 Mayfield Road, Milton 30009 404.613.4402 A Solar Eclipse Party! Wednesday, August 16. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. It hasn’t happened since 1918 but it’s happening again in August: a solar eclipse of the sun that crosses the U.S.! Join us as we celebrate this rare event with crafts, stories, a special “sun covered by the moon” snack, and your very own solar eclipse glasses. Wolf Creek Branch 3100 Enon Road, Atlanta 30331 404.613.4255 Art and the Eclipse (Glasses will NOT be distributed at this event, eclipse day only) Wednesday, August 16. 4:30 p.m. Art and astronomy mix during this fun program presented by the Johns Creek Arts Center. In honor of the upcoming full solar eclipse, children are invited to explore the cosmos by creating beautiful works of art. In the Community Room. Ages 6-11. Registration required. Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library 9560 Spruill Rd, Johns Creek 30022 770.360.8820 Watch the Partial Solar Eclipse with Special Eclipse Glasses Monday, August 21, 1:00-4:00 p.m. All are invited to get a pair of special eclipse-viewing glasses (limited supply, first come-first served) provided by the library to watch the partial (95%) solar eclipse at 2:36 p.m., the time of maximum viewing, with the Librarians. Weather permitting. All ages. Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library 9560 Spruill Rd, Johns Creek 30022 770.360.8820 Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Monday, August 21. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Come watch the 2017 solar eclipse at the library. Join us for storytime crafts and then enjoy the 2017 solar eclipse. Free eclipse viewing glasses will be provided. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and meet us on the side lawn of the parking lot.
Northwest Branch at Scott's Crossing
2489 Perry Blvd, Atlanta 30318
Special Event: Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Monday, August 21. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. On Aug. 21, 2017, people across the United States will see the sun disappear behind the moon, turning daylight into twilight, causing the temperature to drop rapidly and revealing massive streamers of light streaking through the sky around the silhouette of the moon. On that day, America will fall under the path of a total solar eclipse . Washington Park Library 1116 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Atlanta, 30314 404.752.8760 Solar Eclipse in Woodruff Park Monday, August 21. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Come see the spectacular sight and grab your free pair of solar eclipse glasses! Learn about Shadow Bands, Baily’s Beads and the Sun’s Corona. Check out an astronomy book and crafts for kids. Enjoy live music from the free library music app, Freegal. Free glasses will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, one per person. Woodruff Park 91 Peachtree Street, Atlanta 30303 Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Monday, August 21. 2:30 p.m. Join us for a special program on the 2017 solar eclipse. We will have information about the eclipse, fun crafts, and practice for safe viewing of the solar eclipse! All Ages. 404.699.4206 Adamsville-Collier Heights Library 3424 Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Atlanta 30331 404.699.4206 Solar Eclipse Watch Party at Your Library Monday, August 21. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Did you need your special NASA sunglasses to watch the total solar eclipse on August 21st? No need to sweat. We have your free pair here now and all summer long while supplies last! Stop by the Adams Park Library to pick up a pair as we sit outdoors to watch the moon pass by earth’s path in this rare astronomical event for the year. Refreshments will be provided. Adams Park Library 2231 Campbellton Rd. SW, Atlanta 30311 404.752.8763 Solar Eclipse Party Monday, August 21. 1:00 pm-4:00 p.m. Join us for an eclipse party at Northside! Come join us for refreshments, video clips, edutainment, and camaraderie. Eclipse glasses will be available at the event. Northside Library 3295 Northside Parkway, NW, Atlanta 30327 404.814.3508 Watch the Partial Solar Eclipse at the Library w/Special Sun Glasses Monday, August 21. 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Special sun eclipse glasses will be provided to protect your eyes. Watch the partial (95%) solar eclipse starting at 2:30 p.m. Join us for Live Stream of the eclipse. Technology and weather permitting. All ages welcome. Ocee Branch Library 5090 Abbotts Bridge Rd., Alpharetta 770.360.8897 Eclipse Extravaganza Monday, August 21. 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Join us as we experience this once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event. You may not be able to see the eclipse from the Ponce Branch, but that won’t stop us from screening the NASA Live Stream, technology permitting. Ponce de Leon Branch Library 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue, NE., Atlanta 404.885.7820 ALL BRANCHES ARE OUT OF ECLIPSE GLASSES FOR THE PUBLIC. WE WILL HAVE A VERY LIMITED SUPPLY AVAILABLE AT VIEWING PARTIES THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM (SEE ABOVE LIST FOR LOCATIONS).
Visit the official Eclipse 2017 NASA website for more information on certified vendors, how to make your own glasses and where to watch a live feed of the Eclipse. https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/
1. Adams Park (OUT OF GLASSES) 2. Adamsville-Collier Heights (OUT OF GLASSES) 3. Alpharetta (OUT OF GLASSES) 4. Buckhead (OUT OF GLASSES) 5. Central (OUT OF GLASSES) 6. Cleveland Avenue (OUT OF GLASSES) 7. College Park (OUT OF GLASSES) 8. Dogwood (OUT OF GLASSES)
9. East Atlanta (OUT OF GLASSES) 10. Fairburn (OUT OF GLASSES) 11. Hapeville (OUT OF GLASSES) 12. Kirkwood (OUT OF GLASSES) 13. Metropolitan (OUT OF GLASSES) - Day of Program has limited supply. 14. Milton (OUT OF GLASSES) - Limited supply for Eclipse program on August 15) 15. Northeast/Spruill Oaks (OUT OF GLASSES) - Day of Program has limited supply. 16. Northside (OUT OF GLASSES) - Day of Program has limited supply. 17. Northwest @ Scott's Crossing (OUT OF GLASSES) - Day of Program has limited supply. 18. Ocee (OUT OF GLASSES) - Day of Program has limited supply. 19. Palmetto (OUT OF GLASSES) 20. Peachtree (OUT OF GLASSES) 21. Ponce (OUT OF GLASSES) - Day of Program has limited supply. 22. Roswell (OUT OF GLASSES) - Limited supply for Eclipse program on August 14) 23. Sandy Springs (OUT OF GLASSES) 24. South Fulton (OUT OF GLASSES) 25. Southeast (OUT OF GLASSES) 26. Washington Park (OUT OF GLASSES) - Day of Program has limited supply. 27. West End (OUT OF GLASSES) 28. Wolf Creek (OUT OF GLASSES) - Day of Program has limited supply.
