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DPL READiculous, JR

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
REGISTRATION for Spring 2026 opens January 5, 2026

READiculous, JR is a reader’s theater/creative dramatics program led by READiculous’ Susan Bishop and Alissa Henkel.

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
REGISTRATION for Spring 2026 opens January 5, 2026

READiculous, JR is a reader’s theater/creative dramatics program led by READiculous’ Susan Bishop and Alissa Henkel.

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 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
ADM Media Lab 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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: ADM Media Lab
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

High School Half-day Hangout

Wednesday, February 11, 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!!

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, February 11, 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!

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

Friday, February 13, 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

Saturday, February 14, 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 "Teens" group

Homeschooled Teens Audiobook Club

Monday, February 16, 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
Registration Required
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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DPL READiculous, JR

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
REGISTRATION for Spring 2026 opens January 5, 2026

READiculous, JR is a reader’s theater/creative dramatics program led by READiculous’ Susan Bishop and Alissa Henkel.

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
REGISTRATION for Spring 2026 opens January 5, 2026

READiculous, JR is a reader’s theater/creative dramatics program led by READiculous’ Susan Bishop and Alissa Henkel.

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 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference 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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DPL Code Club

Friday, February 20, 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

Saturday, February 21, 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 "Teens" group

Homeschooled Teens Audiobook Club

Monday, February 23, 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
Registration Required
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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DPL READiculous, JR

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
REGISTRATION for Spring 2026 opens January 5, 2026

READiculous, JR is a reader’s theater/creative dramatics program led by READiculous’ Susan Bishop and Alissa Henkel.

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
REGISTRATION for Spring 2026 opens January 5, 2026

READiculous, JR is a reader’s theater/creative dramatics program led by READiculous’ Susan Bishop and Alissa Henkel.

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 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference 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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference 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

Krafty Things with Katie

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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

Friday, February 27, 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 "Teens" group

Teen After-Hours Movie Night

Friday, February 27, 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~

Registration Required
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, February 28, 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 "Teens" group

Homeschooled Teens Audiobook Club

Monday, March 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
Registration Required
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, March 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!

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

DPL READiculous, JR

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
REGISTRATION for Spring 2026 opens January 5, 2026

READiculous, JR is a reader’s theater/creative dramatics program led by READiculous’ Susan Bishop and Alissa Henkel.

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
REGISTRATION for Spring 2026 opens January 5, 2026

READiculous, JR is a reader’s theater/creative dramatics program led by READiculous’ Susan Bishop and Alissa Henkel.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft Club

Thursday, March 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! 

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

DPL Code Club

Friday, March 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!

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 "Teens" group

Spring ACT Test Prep (3pm - 5pm Session)

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Teens

FREE ACT Test Prep for high school juniors and seniors! Registration is required, spaces are limited. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

FREE ACT Test Prep for high school juniors and seniors! Registration is required, spaces are limited.