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Book Sale

Saturday, April 25, 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

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Technology Basics: Desktop Basics

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Do you feel positively baffled by computer use? Desktop Basics is a great place to start. Learn to navigate menus, files, application launching, searching, and other basic settings and techniques.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you feel positively baffled by computer use? Desktop Basics is a great place to start. Learn to navigate menus, files, application launching, searching, and other basic settings and techniques.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, April 25, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

DPL Story Time Live

Monday, April 27, 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!
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 "Everyone" group

Book Sale

Monday, April 27, 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

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Teens Book Club and Study Hall

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Each week homeschool students can come share their favorite books, and listen to others' for recommendations for their next favorite! With the remaining time, students will have the opportunity to read, do homework, or study.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each week homeschool students can come share their favorite books, and listen to others' for recommendations for their next favorite! With the remaining time, students will have the opportunity to read, do homework, or study.

This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Children" group

READiculous show for St. Patrick School

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Floor at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Pre-K, Children

Our story-acting duo, READiculous, will be performing their Summer 2025 show for students from St. Patrick School at 10 a.m. on the Children's Floor.  Public is welcome to attend! 

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Floor
Age Group: Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Our story-acting duo, READiculous, will be performing their Summer 2025 show for students from St. Patrick School at 10 a.m. on the Children's Floor.  Public is welcome to attend! 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Book Sale

Tuesday, April 28, 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

 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga for the People

Tuesday, April 28, 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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Community Game Night

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
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!

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 "Babies" group

DPL Baby Talk

Tuesday, April 28, 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!
 

Cancelled
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 "Children" group

READiculous show for Homeschoolers

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Floor at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children

Our story-acting duo will present their summer 2025 show for area homeschoolers! Free and open to the public! For more information about the READiculous program visit www.decaturlibrary.org/READiculous. 

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

Our story-acting duo will present their summer 2025 show for area homeschoolers! Free and open to the public! For more information about the READiculous program visit www.decaturlibrary.org/READiculous. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

DOVE Homeward Bound Outreach

Thursday, April 30, 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:

This event is in the "Children" group

READiculous Show for Preschoolers

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Floor at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children

Our story-acting duo will present their summer 2025 show for area preschools, daycares, and anyone who enjoyed great stories brought to life! Free and open to the public!

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

Our story-acting duo will present their summer 2025 show for area preschools, daycares, and anyone who enjoyed great stories brought to life! Free and open to the public!

This event is in the "Babies" group

DPL Baby Talk

Thursday, April 30, 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
This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby TALK's Momma Talk Extension

Thursday, April 30, 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.

Cancelled
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 "Everyone" group

Book Sale

Thursday, April 30, 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

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Speaker Event, Online Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author

Register and submit questions to the author here: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/147673

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Online Event
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, Online Event
Event Details:

Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author

Register and submit questions to the author here: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/147673

This event is in the "Children" group

READiculous show for Clinton Elementary

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Floor at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children

READiculous will be performing their Summer 2025 show for students from Clinton Elementary on the Children's Floor.  This is free and open to the public! 

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

READiculous will be performing their Summer 2025 show for students from Clinton Elementary on the Children's Floor.  This is free and open to the public! 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

FREE Community Yoga

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:45am
J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer ACT Test Prep (1pm - 3pm Session)

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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, spots 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, spots are limited. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Book Sale

Monday, May 4, 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

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Teens Book Club and Study Hall

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Each week homeschool students can come share their favorite books, and listen to others' for recommendations for their next favorite! With the remaining time, students will have the opportunity to read, do homework, or study.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each week homeschool students can come share their favorite books, and listen to others' for recommendations for their next favorite! With the remaining time, students will have the opportunity to read, do homework, or study.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Monthly Teen Meetup: Mental Health Week!

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Other
Age Group:
Teens

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! For May's Monthly Teen Meetup you can come pet some PawPrint comfort dogs and build your own Self Care Kit (while supplies last). 

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Other
Event Details:

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! For May's Monthly Teen Meetup you can come pet some PawPrint comfort dogs and build your own Self Care Kit (while supplies last).