This event is in the "Teens" group STEAM for Home-school Teens: Strange Substances Monday, August 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Teens Have you ever seen a liquid that reacts to magnets? A substance strong enough to stop a hammer, but that melts in your hands?Why are some slimes soft and stretchy while others flow like water? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 25 2025 Mon STEAM for Home-school Teens: Strange Substances 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: Have you ever seen a liquid that reacts to magnets? A substance strong enough to stop a hammer, but that melts in your hands?Why are some slimes soft and stretchy while others flow like water?
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Event at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, Online Event Age Group: Teens, Adults Register HERE: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/84273 View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 28 2025 Thu How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich 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 Event Details: Register HERE: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/84273
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group DPL Technology Basics: Internet Tools Thursday, August 28, 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 browsing, internet applications, and internet security.For beginning learners.Register here or call 217-421-9731 to secure your spot. Space is limited. 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 Aug 28 2025 Thu DPL Technology Basics: Internet Tools 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 browsing, internet applications, and internet security.For beginning learners.Register here or call 217-421-9731 to secure your spot. Space is limited.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, August 30, 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 Aug 30 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 Craft Club: Designing Pinback Buttons Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Draw and use your own designs to create pinback buttons! Registration is encouraged, but not required. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 4 2025 Thu Teen Craft Club: Designing Pinback Buttons 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: Draw and use your own designs to create pinback buttons! Registration is encouraged, but not required.
This event is in the "Teens" group STEAM for Home-school Teens: Marble Runs Monday, September 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Teens Experiment with different layouts to create satisfyingly smooth marble runs! You'll even have the chance to create a racing layout and be crowned the Marble Race Champion! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 8 2025 Mon STEAM for Home-school Teens: Marble Runs 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: Experiment with different layouts to create satisfyingly smooth marble runs! You'll even have the chance to create a racing layout and be crowned the Marble Race Champion!
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Gaming Tournament Tuesday Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Games/Gaming Age Group: Teens Join us on the second Tuesday of every other month for Teen Gaming Tournaments! Teens will test their skills between two gaming stations, battling it out until one teen reigns supreme at each station. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Teen Gaming Tournament Tuesday 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games/Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Join us on the second Tuesday of every other month for Teen Gaming Tournaments! Teens will test their skills between two gaming stations, battling it out until one teen reigns supreme at each station.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Advisory Volunteer Open Meeting Wednesday, September 10, 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 Sep 10 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 Teen Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, September 13, 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 13 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, September 17, 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 Sep 17 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, September 20, 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 Sep 20 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: Edible Science Monday, September 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Teens Layered lemonades, fizzy lemonades, popping boba, and gummies, oh my! Experiment with different ingredients to create unique looking, tasting, and textured culinary masterpieces! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 22 2025 Mon STEAM for Home-school Teens: Edible Science 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: Layered lemonades, fizzy lemonades, popping boba, and gummies, oh my! Experiment with different ingredients to create unique looking, tasting, and textured culinary masterpieces!
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 "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 "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 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 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 "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.
