This event is in the "Everyone" group Book Sale Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm Friends of the Decatur Public Library Used Book Store at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Used Book Sale Age Group: Everyone The Friends of the Decatur Public Library host weekly book sales in their used book store featuring books, CDs, DVDs, and used puzzles for sale on the main floor of the Library.2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month- 9:30am to 12:30pm&nbs View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Book Sale 9:30am–12:00pm Everyone Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Friends of the Decatur Public Library Used Book Store Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Used Book Sale Event Details: The Friends of the Decatur Public Library host weekly book sales in their used book store featuring books, CDs, DVDs, and used puzzles for sale on the main floor of the Library.2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month- 9:30am to 12:30pm&nbs
This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual Story Time Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Children's Floor at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for story time in English and Spanishalong with a Three Kings Day Activity!¡Únasenos para una hora de cuentos en inglés y español y una actividad para celebrar el Día de los Tres Reyes Magos! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Bilingual Story Time 11:00am–11:30am Children Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Children's Floor Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for story time in English and Spanishalong with a Three Kings Day Activity!¡Únasenos para una hora de cuentos en inglés y español y una actividad para celebrar el Día de los Tres Reyes Magos!
This event is in the "Everyone" group Community Game Afternoon Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Games/Gaming Age Group: Everyone Bring your family and friends and play a variety of board games and card games! View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Community Game Afternoon 1:00pm–4:00pm Everyone Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Games/Gaming Event Details: Bring your family and friends and play a variety of board games and card games!
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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon DPL Story Time Live 10:00am–10:15am Children 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Illinois Legal Aid Online Presents: Know Your Rights Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults, Seniors Mr. White from Illinois Legal Aid Online will detail what your rights are when encountering law enforcement. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Illinois Legal Aid Online Presents: Know Your Rights 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other Event Details: Mr. White from Illinois Legal Aid Online will detail what your rights are when encountering law enforcement.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Book Sale Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:30pm Friends of the Decatur Public Library Used Book Store at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Used Book Sale Age Group: Everyone The Friends of the Decatur Public Library host weekly book sales in their used book store featuring books, CDs, DVDs, and used puzzles for sale on the main floor of the Library.Mondays- 10:30am to 2:30pm View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Book Sale 10:30am–2:30pm Everyone Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Friends of the Decatur Public Library Used Book Store Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Used Book Sale Event Details: The Friends of the Decatur Public Library host weekly book sales in their used book store featuring books, CDs, DVDs, and used puzzles for sale on the main floor of the Library.Mondays- 10:30am to 2:30pm
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 "Everyone" group Book Sale Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:30pm Friends of the Decatur Public Library Used Book Store at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Used Book Sale Age Group: Everyone The Friends of the Decatur Public Library host weekly book sales in their used book store featuring books, CDs, DVDs, and used puzzles for sale on the main floor of the Library.Tuesdays- 10:30am to 2:30pm View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Book Sale 10:30am–2:30pm Everyone Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Friends of the Decatur Public Library Used Book Store Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Used Book Sale Event Details: The Friends of the Decatur Public Library host weekly book sales in their used book store featuring books, CDs, DVDs, and used puzzles for sale on the main floor of the Library.Tuesdays- 10:30am to 2:30pm
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Yoga for the People Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Seniors View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Yoga for the People 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness
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 "Babies" group DPL Baby Talk Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Age Group: Babies We are excited to partner with BabyTALK to offer BabyTALK Times at the Decatur Public Library! View Details This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 13 2026 Tue DPL Baby Talk 6:00pm–7:00pm Babies Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Children's Auditorium Age Group: Babies Event Details: We are excited to partner with BabyTALK to offer BabyTALK Times at the Decatur Public Library!
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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group DPL Graphic Novel Book Club Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults, Seniors Explore and discuss the power and impact of this novel literary format.Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue DPL Graphic Novel Book Club 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Explore and discuss the power and impact of this novel literary format.Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
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 "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 WorkshopWhen: Thursday, December 11, 4:00 - 5:30 pm AND Wednesday, January 14, 3:30 - 5:00 pm View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed 4-H Fiber Arts Program 3:30pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens 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 WorkshopWhen: Thursday, December 11, 4:00 - 5:30 pm AND Wednesday, January 14, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
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 "Adults" group DOVE Homeward Bound Outreach Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am Lobby at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults Homeward Bound will available for services in Library Lobby every Thursday the library is openThese services are hosted by DOVE Inc., for more info: View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu DOVE Homeward Bound Outreach 9:00am–10:00am Adults Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Homeward Bound will available for services in Library Lobby every Thursday the library is openThese services are hosted by DOVE Inc., for more info:
This event is in the "Babies" group DPL Baby Talk Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Age Group: Babies View Details This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 15 2026 Thu DPL Baby Talk 10:00am–11:00am Babies Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Children's Auditorium Age Group: Babies
This event is in the "Babies" group Baby TALK's Momma Talk Extension Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library Age Group: Babies Momma TALK is a parinatal support group for moms of newborns - 3 years old. The program is a safe place for parents to come together and support each other through the many phases of motherhood. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Baby TALK's Momma Talk Extension 11:00am–12:00pm Babies Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Children's Auditorium Age Group: Babies Event Details: Momma TALK is a parinatal support group for moms of newborns - 3 years old. The program is a safe place for parents to come together and support each other through the many phases of motherhood.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group DPL Book Club Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Library Board Room at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults, Seniors View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 15 2026 Thu DPL Book Club 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Library Board Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details:
This event is in the "Everyone" group Book Sale Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:30pm Friends of the Decatur Public Library Used Book Store at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Used Book Sale Age Group: Everyone The Friends of the Decatur Public Library host weekly book sales in their used book store featuring books, CDs, DVDs, and used puzzles for sale on the main floor of the Library.Thursdays- 3:00pm to 6:30pm View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Book Sale 3:00pm–6:30pm Everyone Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Friends of the Decatur Public Library Used Book Store Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Used Book Sale Event Details: The Friends of the Decatur Public Library host weekly book sales in their used book store featuring books, CDs, DVDs, and used puzzles for sale on the main floor of the Library.Thursdays- 3:00pm to 6:30pm
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group DPL Real Talk On Race Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults, Seniors Real Talk on Race meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month. RTOR is open to all and hopes to help build meaningful conversations and connections in our community. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 15 2026 Thu DPL Real Talk On Race 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other Event Details: Real Talk on Race meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month. RTOR is open to all and hopes to help build meaningful conversations and connections in our community.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Chills & Thrills Book Club Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room at Decatur Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults, Seniors View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Chills & Thrills Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details:
