Northlake-Barbara Loar Branch
🏢 DeKalb County Public Library (DCPL) — Georgia
Northlake-Barbara Loar Branch
In Tucker, named for DCPL director Barbara K. Loar, who led the 1986-era bond that built eleven new county branches.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 3772 LaVista Rd, Tucker, GA 30084
Phone: 404-679-4408
Website: dekalblibrary.org
📖 About Northlake-Barbara Loar Branch
The Northlake-Barbara Loar Library on LaVista Road in Tucker was named in 1997 for Barbara K. Loar, the DeKalb County Public Library executive director who championed the 1986 bond that funded eleven new branches. Loar was named Georgia Librarian of the Year and DeKalb Woman of the Year; the branch serves the Tucker and Northlake area with a dedicated teen area.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Named for former DCPL director Barbara K. Loar (1997)
- Dedicated teen area and youth services
- Seminar and study rooms
- Chromebook and hotspot lending
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Barbara Loar?
Barbara K. Loar was DeKalb County Public Library's executive director, who led the 1986 bond funding eleven new branches; the LaVista Road branch was named for her in 1997.
Is there a space for teenagers?
Yes, a dedicated teen area plus a youth services area for younger children.
Are study rooms available?
Yes, seminar and study rooms plus a community meeting room; contact the branch for availability.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.