This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group DPL Technology Basics: Gsuite/Google Drive Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Computer Lab at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Learn the basics of web-based productivity suite Google Workspace and its associated tools Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, and Google Drive.For intermediate learners. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sep 25 2025 Thu DPL Technology Basics: Gsuite/Google Drive 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of web-based productivity suite Google Workspace and its associated tools Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, and Google Drive.For intermediate learners.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group DPL Krafty Things with Katie Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Join Katie for an exciting fall/halloween wreath!!! Ages 10 and up are welcome. Registration is required. Special thanks to the Friends of Decatur Public Library for funding this program. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sep 25 2025 Thu DPL Krafty Things with Katie 6:00pm–7:45pm Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join Katie for an exciting fall/halloween wreath!!! Ages 10 and up are welcome. Registration is required. Special thanks to the Friends of Decatur Public Library for funding this program.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, September 27, 2025 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 Sep 27 2025 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 Something Weird in Your Neighborhood: An Evening with Troy Taylor Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Off Site Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, Other Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Join us for an evening with author, Troy Taylor at the Historic Lincoln Square Theater. Taylor is author to more than 150 books on history, hauntings, true crime, the unexplained, and the supernatural in America. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Something Weird in Your Neighborhood: An Evening with Troy Taylor 7:00pm–9:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, Other Event Details: Join us for an evening with author, Troy Taylor at the Historic Lincoln Square Theater. Taylor is author to more than 150 books on history, hauntings, true crime, the unexplained, and the supernatural in America.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Event at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, History, Online Event Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone Register and submit questions to the presenters here: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/94849 View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Online Event Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Everyone Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, History, Online Event Event Details: Register and submit questions to the presenters here: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/94849
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Craft Club: Frankentoys Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens ‘Tis the season! Use a variety of abandoned toy parts to create a Frankentoy abomination! Don’t worry if you want to make a plushie and don’t know how to sew, Teen Librarian Alexis would love to teach you! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Teen Craft Club: Frankentoys 5:30pm–7:45pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: ‘Tis the season! Use a variety of abandoned toy parts to create a Frankentoy abomination! Don’t worry if you want to make a plushie and don’t know how to sew, Teen Librarian Alexis would love to teach you!
This event is in the "Teens" group DIY Decorations for the Teen Space! Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Age Group: Teens Come help make DPL's Teen Space your own by creating art that will be used to decorate the space and make it more visually engaging! This month we will be painting a "TEEN SPACE" sign using wooden letters! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 4 2025 Sat DIY Decorations for the Teen Space! 3:00pm–5:30pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Come help make DPL's Teen Space your own by creating art that will be used to decorate the space and make it more visually engaging! This month we will be painting a "TEEN SPACE" sign using wooden letters!
This event is in the "Teens" group STEAM for Home-school Teens: Paper Kite Challenge Monday, October 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Teens Design and build your own paper kite, then take the challenge to see whose kite can fly the highest! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 6 2025 Mon STEAM for Home-school Teens: Paper Kite Challenge 12:00pm–1:30pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Design and build your own paper kite, then take the challenge to see whose kite can fly the highest!
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Advisory Volunteer Open Meeting Wednesday, October 8, 2025 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 what a Teen Advisor is and what they do in libraries and their communities. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Teen Advisory Volunteer Open Meeting 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 what a Teen Advisor is and what they do in libraries and their communities.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Online Event at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, Online Event Age Group: Teens, Adults Register and submit questions for the author here: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/95435 View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Online Event Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, Online Event Event Details: Register and submit questions for the author here: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/95435
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, October 11, 2025 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 Oct 11 2025 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 Teen Trivia Tuesdays Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Games/Gaming, Other Age Group: Teens Join us on the second Tuesday every other month for Teen Trivia Tuesdays! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Teen Trivia Tuesdays 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games/Gaming, Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us on the second Tuesday every other month for Teen Trivia Tuesdays!
This event is in the "Teens" group High School Half-day Hangout Wednesday, October 15, 2025 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 Oct 15 2025 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Chills & Thrills Book Club Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Board Room at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Book Club 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 Oct 18 2025 Sat Chills & Thrills Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Library Board Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details:
This event is in the "Teens" group STEAM for Home-school Teens: Carved Pumpkin Volcanoes Monday, October 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Teens Join your peers in scooping, designing, and carving a pumpkin masterpiece! Then, concoct a recipe of destruction, sit back, and watch your pumpkin explode into color! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 20 2025 Mon STEAM for Home-school Teens: Carved Pumpkin Volcanoes 12:00pm–1:30pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join your peers in scooping, designing, and carving a pumpkin masterpiece! Then, concoct a recipe of destruction, sit back, and watch your pumpkin explode into color!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Online Event at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, Online Event Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Register and submit questions to the author here: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/98944 View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai 6:00pm–7:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Online Event Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, Online Event Event Details: Register and submit questions to the author here: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/98944
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen After-Hours Movie Night Friday, October 24, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Teens Bring your friends to celebrate spooky season at DPL! This is the first of many monthly Teen After-Hours movie showings (free popcorn provided)! This month, we will be showing Tim Burton's Corpse Bride. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 24 2025 Fri Teen After-Hours Movie Night 5:45pm–7:45pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movie Event Details: Bring your friends to celebrate spooky season at DPL! This is the first of many monthly Teen After-Hours movie showings (free popcorn provided)! This month, we will be showing Tim Burton's Corpse Bride.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, October 25, 2025 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 Oct 25 2025 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 DPL Technology Basics: Spreadsheet Strategies Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Computer Lab at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Have you ever wanted to be more adept at using spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 30 2025 Thu DPL Technology Basics: Spreadsheet Strategies 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever wanted to be more adept at using spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel?
This event is in the "Teens" group STEAM for Home-school Teens: Egg Drop Challenge Monday, November 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Teens Build a smash-proof apparatus for your newly adopted egg, cross your fingers, and hope for the best! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 3 2025 Mon STEAM for Home-school Teens: Egg Drop Challenge 12:00pm–1:30pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Build a smash-proof apparatus for your newly adopted egg, cross your fingers, and hope for the best!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Event at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, Online Event Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Register here and submit questions for the author here: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/99549 View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Online Event Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, Online Event Event Details: Register here and submit questions for the author here: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/99549
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, November 8, 2025 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 Nov 8 2025 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 High School Half-day Hangout Wednesday, November 12, 2025 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 Nov 12 2025 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 Advisory Volunteer Open Meeting Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm 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 what a Teen Advisor is and what they do in libraries and their communities. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Teen Advisory Volunteer Open Meeting 5:30pm–5:45pm 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 what a Teen Advisor is and what they do in libraries and their communities.
