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Potent Potions & Provocative Prose

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a fan if bodice-ripper, romantasy, harlequin, or just plain ol' smutty fiction? Then we are the group for you!

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you a fan if bodice-ripper, romantasy, harlequin, or just plain ol' smutty fiction? Then we are the group for you!

 

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Book Sale

Saturday, July 11, 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

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

School-Age Art Class

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us for these guided art workshops for elementary-school kids*, ages 6-12, presented by art teacher Connie Brewster.

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for these guided art workshops for elementary-school kids*, ages 6-12, presented by art teacher Connie Brewster.

Book Sale Shelves

Book Sale

Monday, July 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.

Mondays- 10:30am to 2:30pm

 

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

 

School-Age Art Class

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us for these guided art workshops for elementary-school kids*, ages 6-12, presented by art teacher Connie Brewster.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for these guided art workshops for elementary-school kids*, ages 6-12, presented by art teacher Connie Brewster.

Preschool Art Class

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Pre-K

Join us for this guided art workshop for preschoolers*, ages 3 - 5, presented by art teacher Connie Brewster. Each class will focus on learning special techniques for creating your own art that you can take home from the program.
 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this guided art workshop for preschoolers*, ages 3 - 5, presented by art teacher Connie Brewster. Each class will focus on learning special techniques for creating your own art that you can take home from the program.
 

Book Sale Shelves

Book Sale

Tuesday, July 14, 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

 

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

 

Preschool Art Class

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Pre-K

Join us for this guided art workshop for preschoolers*, ages 3 - 5, presented by art teacher Connie Brewster. Each class will focus on learning special techniques for creating your own art that you can take home from the program.
 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this guided art workshop for preschoolers*, ages 3 - 5, presented by art teacher Connie Brewster. Each class will focus on learning special techniques for creating your own art that you can take home from the program.
 

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Yoga for the People

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness

DPL Baby Talk

Tuesday, July 14, 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!
 

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!
 

Graphic Novel Book Club

DPL Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, July 14, 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.
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.

Teen Thing:

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

TEEN THING = WEEKLY TEEN SUMMER PROGRAMS!! Expect something different each week at this summer's Teen Thing! For teens entering 7th - 12th grades. 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

TEEN THING = WEEKLY TEEN SUMMER PROGRAMS!! Expect something different each week at this summer's Teen Thing! For teens entering 7th - 12th grades. 

 

DOVE Homeward Bound Outreach

Thursday, July 16, 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 open

These services are hosted by DOVE Inc., for more info:

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 open

These services are hosted by DOVE Inc., for more info:

Summer Story Time

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Floor at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for stories, songs, and a craft!

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and a craft!

DPL Baby Talk

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Age Group:
Babies
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Babies
DPL Book Club

DPL Book Club

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
We Are Not Like Them

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
We Are Not Like Them

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Book Sale

Thursday, July 16, 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

 

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

 

Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Library Board Room at Decatur Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting

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Read with PawPrint Ministries

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Animals
Age Group:
Children

Kids, join us to read with the dogs of PawPrint Ministries!
 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animals
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids, join us to read with the dogs of PawPrint Ministries!
 

Real Talk on Race

DPL Real Talk On Race

Thursday, July 16, 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.

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.

Chills & Thrills Book Club

Saturday, July 18, 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

The Chills and Thrills Book Club meets in the Staley Room on the Main Floor of the Library, on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 2pm.

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Chills and Thrills Book Club meets in the Staley Room on the Main Floor of the Library, on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 2pm.

D&D at DPL

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room 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.

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

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Book Sale

Monday, July 20, 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

 

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

 

Book Sale Shelves

Book Sale

Tuesday, July 21, 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

 

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