This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Craft Club: 2026 Junk Journals Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Join us on the first Thursday of every month for Teen Craft Club! This month we will be decorating our own junk journals to use throughout the new year! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Teen Craft Club: 2026 Junk Journals 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us on the first Thursday of every month for Teen Craft Club! This month we will be decorating our own junk journals to use throughout the new year!
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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 9 2026 Fri DPL Code Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens 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 "Teens" group Homeschooled Teens Audiobook Club Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Teens Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Homeschooled Teens Audiobook Club 11:00am–1:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Event at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, Online Event, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens, Adults Register and submit questions for the author here: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/104631/register View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Online Event Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, Online Event, Health & Wellness Event Details: Register and submit questions for the author here: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/104631/register
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Creative Writing Workshop Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Board Room at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Other Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors This workshop will be a venue for DPL patrons to share their writing, improve their craft, and discuss literature and the artistic practice. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Adult Creative Writing Workshop 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Library Board Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Workshop, Other Registration Required Event Details: This workshop will be a venue for DPL patrons to share their writing, improve their craft, and discuss literature and the artistic practice.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Nintendo Switch Night Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Games/Gaming Age Group: Teens Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Teen Nintendo Switch Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games/Gaming Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group High School Half-day Hangout Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movie Age Group: Teens High School Half-Day Hangout is back by popular demand for the 2025-2026 school year! DPS Students!! Come hang out with us on your monthly half-days!! There will be SNACKS, GAMES, CRAFTS, AND TV!! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed High School Half-day Hangout 11:00am–2:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movie Event Details: High School Half-Day Hangout is back by popular demand for the 2025-2026 school year! DPS Students!! Come hang out with us on your monthly half-days!! There will be SNACKS, GAMES, CRAFTS, AND TV!!
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Library Volunteer Info Session Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Teens These open meetings are for teens ages 14-18 to attend and participate in for volunteer hours! At these meetings you will learn about the library's volunteer opportunities for teens! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Teen Library Volunteer Info Session 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: These open meetings are for teens ages 14-18 to attend and participate in for volunteer hours! At these meetings you will learn about the library's volunteer opportunities for teens!
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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 Sat DPL Code Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens 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 "Teens" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm ADM Media Lab at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Games/Gaming, Other Age Group: Teens Are you curious about the world of tabletop role-playing games or already know how to play and are itching for a group to adventure with? Join DPL and fellow teens and blaze a path with our very own Game Masters. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: ADM Media Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games/Gaming, Other Event Details: Are you curious about the world of tabletop role-playing games or already know how to play and are itching for a group to adventure with? Join DPL and fellow teens and blaze a path with our very own Game Masters.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Creative Writing Workshop Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Board Room at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Other Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors This workshop will be a venue for DPL patrons to share their writing, improve their craft, and discuss literature and the artistic practice. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Adult Creative Writing Workshop 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Library Board Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Workshop, Other Registration Required Event Details: This workshop will be a venue for DPL patrons to share their writing, improve their craft, and discuss literature and the artistic practice.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group American Dread Live Part 2 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, History Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors American Dread Live with Adam White. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 21 2026 Wed American Dread Live Part 2 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, History Event Details: American Dread Live with Adam White.
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! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 23 2026 Fri DPL Code Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens 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 "Teens" group Homeschooled Teens Audiobook Club Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Teens Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Homeschooled Teens Audiobook Club 11:00am–1:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Creative Writing Workshop Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Board Room at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Other Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors This workshop will be a venue for DPL patrons to share their writing, improve their craft, and discuss literature and the artistic practice. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Adult Creative Writing Workshop 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Library Board Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Workshop, Other Registration Required Event Details: This workshop will be a venue for DPL patrons to share their writing, improve their craft, and discuss literature and the artistic practice.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen After-Hours Movie Night: The Hate U Give (PG-13) Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Teens Bring your friends to our FREE Teen After-Hours Movie Nights at DPL for a free movie, popcorn, and good time!~Registration encouraged, but not required~ Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Teen After-Hours Movie Night: The Hate U Give (PG-13) 5:45pm–7:45pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movie Registration Required Event Details: Bring your friends to our FREE Teen After-Hours Movie Nights at DPL for a free movie, popcorn, and good time!~Registration encouraged, but not required~
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! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 31 2026 Sat DPL Code Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens 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 "Teens" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm ADM Media Lab at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Games/Gaming, Other Age Group: Teens Are you curious about the world of tabletop role-playing games or already know how to play and are itching for a group to adventure with? Join DPL and fellow teens and blaze a path with our very own Game Masters. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: ADM Media Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games/Gaming, Other Event Details: Are you curious about the world of tabletop role-playing games or already know how to play and are itching for a group to adventure with? Join DPL and fellow teens and blaze a path with our very own Game Masters.
This event is in the "Teens" group Homeschooled Teens Audiobook Club Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Teens Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Homeschooled Teens Audiobook Club 11:00am–1:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Monthly Teen Meetup Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Teen Area at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Other Age Group: Teens On the first Monday of the month, come visit DPL's Teen Space and meet up with your friends or make new ones! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Monthly Teen Meetup 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Other Event Details: On the first Monday of the month, come visit DPL's Teen Space and meet up with your friends or make new ones!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Creative Writing Workshop Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Board Room at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Other Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors This workshop will be a venue for DPL patrons to share their writing, improve their craft, and discuss literature and the artistic practice. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Adult Creative Writing Workshop 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Library Board Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Workshop, Other Registration Required Event Details: This workshop will be a venue for DPL patrons to share their writing, improve their craft, and discuss literature and the artistic practice.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Craft Club: Pom-pom Art Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Join us on the first Thursday of every month for Teen Craft Club! This month we will be using colorful craft pom-poms to create different designs on a canvas. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Teen Craft Club: Pom-pom Art 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us on the first Thursday of every month for Teen Craft Club! This month we will be using colorful craft pom-poms to create different designs on a canvas.
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, February 6, 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! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 6 2026 Fri DPL Code Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group FREE Community Yoga Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:45am J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 7 2026 Sat FREE Community Yoga 10:30am–11:45am Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness
