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DPL Story Time Live

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:15am
Online Event at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
You can enjoy story time with the library from home, preschool, or wherever you are!
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Online Event
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
You can enjoy story time with the library from home, preschool, or wherever you are!
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet Aaron Reynolds!

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Speaker Event
Age Group:
Children, Adults

You've read his books -- Creepy Carrots!, Creepy Crayon!, Creepy Pair of Underwear!, and so many more.

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Author/Speaker Event
Event Details:

You've read his books -- Creepy Carrots!, Creepy Crayon!, Creepy Pair of Underwear!, and so many more.

This event is in the "Children" group

DPL Story Time Live

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:15am
Online Event at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
You can enjoy story time with the library from home, preschool, or wherever you are!
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Online Event
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
You can enjoy story time with the library from home, preschool, or wherever you are!
This event is in the "Children" group

School-Age Art Class: Yayoi Kusama and Polka dot Pumpkins

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us for these guided art workshops for elementary-school kids, ages 6-12,  presented by art teacher Connie Brewster.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for these guided art workshops for elementary-school kids, ages 6-12,  presented by art teacher Connie Brewster.

This event is in the "Children" group

DPL Story Time Live

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:15am
Online Event at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
You can enjoy story time with the library from home, preschool, or wherever you are!
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Online Event
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
You can enjoy story time with the library from home, preschool, or wherever you are!
This event is in the "Children" group

Guess Who's Coming to Town?

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Floor at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Join us on Wednesday, December 3, anytime between 4:30 and 6 p.m.

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesday, December 3, anytime between 4:30 and 6 p.m.

This event is in the "Children" group

Pre-Parade Party with PawPrint's Pups!

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Children's Floor at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Join us on Saturday, December 6, anytime between 2:30 and 4:00 p.m..

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us on Saturday, December 6, anytime between 2:30 and 4:00 p.m..

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DPL Code Club

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Try out DPL Code Club for kids 10-15. Students can learn to code at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment with help from DPL Staff. Coding languages available: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and more!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try out DPL Code Club for kids 10-15. Students can learn to code at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment with help from DPL Staff. Coding languages available: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

DPL Story Time Live

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:15am
Online Event at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
You can enjoy story time with the library from home, preschool, or wherever you are!
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Online Event
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
You can enjoy story time with the library from home, preschool, or wherever you are!
This event is in the "Children" group

School-Age Art Class: Snowflakes in Salt and Watercolor

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us for these guided art workshops for elementary-school kids, ages 6-12,  presented by art teacher Connie Brewster.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for these guided art workshops for elementary-school kids, ages 6-12,  presented by art teacher Connie Brewster.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

4-H Fiber Arts Program

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Create cool stuff with colorful paracord!

What: 4-H Paracord Knot Tying Workshop
When: Thursday, December 11, 4:00 - 5:30 pm AND Wednesday, January 14, 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create cool stuff with colorful paracord!

What: 4-H Paracord Knot Tying Workshop
When: Thursday, December 11, 4:00 - 5:30 pm AND Wednesday, January 14, 3:30 - 5:00 pm

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DPL Code Club

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Try out DPL Code Club for kids 10-15. Students can learn to code at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment with help from DPL Staff. Coding languages available: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and more!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try out DPL Code Club for kids 10-15. Students can learn to code at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment with help from DPL Staff. Coding languages available: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

DPL Story Time Live

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:15am
Online Event at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
You can enjoy story time with the library from home, preschool, or wherever you are!
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Online Event
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
You can enjoy story time with the library from home, preschool, or wherever you are!
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DPL Code Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Try out DPL Code Club for kids 10-15. Students can learn to code at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment with help from DPL Staff. Coding languages available: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and more!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try out DPL Code Club for kids 10-15. Students can learn to code at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment with help from DPL Staff. Coding languages available: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

Ring in the New Year with READiculous

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Floor at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children

Looking for something exciting to do on New Year's Eve day that is fun for the whole family? Our story-acting duo, READiculous, invites everyone to join them at the Decatur Public Library at 10:00 am!

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Looking for something exciting to do on New Year's Eve day that is fun for the whole family? Our story-acting duo, READiculous, invites everyone to join them at the Decatur Public Library at 10:00 am!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DPL Code Club

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Try out DPL Code Club for kids 10-15. Students can learn to code at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment with help from DPL Staff. Coding languages available: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and more!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try out DPL Code Club for kids 10-15. Students can learn to code at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment with help from DPL Staff. Coding languages available: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

DPL Story Time Live

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:15am
Online Event at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
You can enjoy story time with the library from home, preschool, or wherever you are!
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Online Event
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
You can enjoy story time with the library from home, preschool, or wherever you are!
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DPL Code Club

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Try out DPL Code Club for kids 10-15. Students can learn to code at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment with help from DPL Staff. Coding languages available: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and more!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try out DPL Code Club for kids 10-15. Students can learn to code at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment with help from DPL Staff. Coding languages available: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

DPL Story Time Live

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:15am
Online Event at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
You can enjoy story time with the library from home, preschool, or wherever you are!
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Online Event
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
You can enjoy story time with the library from home, preschool, or wherever you are!
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

4-H Fiber Arts Program

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Create cool stuff with colorful paracord!

What: 4-H Paracord Knot Tying Workshop
When: Thursday, December 11, 4:00 - 5:30 pm AND Wednesday, January 14, 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create cool stuff with colorful paracord!

What: 4-H Paracord Knot Tying Workshop
When: Thursday, December 11, 4:00 - 5:30 pm AND Wednesday, January 14, 3:30 - 5:00 pm

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DPL Code Club

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Try out DPL Code Club for kids 10-15. Students can learn to code at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment with help from DPL Staff. Coding languages available: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and more!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try out DPL Code Club for kids 10-15. Students can learn to code at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment with help from DPL Staff. Coding languages available: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and more!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DPL Code Club

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Try out DPL Code Club for kids 10-15. Students can learn to code at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment with help from DPL Staff. Coding languages available: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and more!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try out DPL Code Club for kids 10-15. Students can learn to code at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment with help from DPL Staff. Coding languages available: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

DPL Story Time Live

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:15am
Online Event at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
You can enjoy story time with the library from home, preschool, or wherever you are!
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Online Event
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
You can enjoy story time with the library from home, preschool, or wherever you are!
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DPL Code Club

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Try out DPL Code Club for kids 10-15. Students can learn to code at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment with help from DPL Staff. Coding languages available: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and more!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try out DPL Code Club for kids 10-15. Students can learn to code at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment with help from DPL Staff. Coding languages available: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and more!