Scott Candler Branch
🏢 DeKalb County Public Library (DCPL) — Georgia
Scott Candler Branch
A 12,000-sq-ft branch on Candler Road serving east DeKalb, opened August 2012 with a 90-seat meeting room.
🕑 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: 1917 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30032
Phone: 404-286-6986
Website: dekalblibrary.org
📖 About Scott Candler Branch
The Scott Candler Library is named for Scott Candler Sr., sole commissioner of DeKalb County from 1939 to 1955. The 12,000-square-foot building at 1917 Candler Road was dedicated on August 18, 2012 as part of a county library bond program, and anchors a mixed-use site that also plans senior services.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- 12,000-sq-ft facility opened August 2012
- 90-seat meeting room for community events
- 27 public computers with GALILEO and wireless printing
- Adult learning collection and Chromebooks
📱 Free with a DeKalb County Public Library card
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Scott Candler Library open?
It was dedicated on August 18, 2012 and opened for service that month, as part of DeKalb County's library bond program.
Does Scott Candler have a meeting room?
Yes, a 90-seat meeting room available to the community.
Who was Scott Candler?
Scott Candler Sr. was the sole commissioner of DeKalb County from 1939 to 1955, central to the county's mid-century development; the Candler Road library honors him.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.