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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 "Children" group

Princess Party!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Join us for cupcakes, a craft, photos, story (read by DPL staff) and songs with the Party Princesses from Pi Beta Phi Sorority from Millikin University!

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

Join us for cupcakes, a craft, photos, story (read by DPL staff) and songs with the Party Princesses from Pi Beta Phi Sorority from Millikin University!

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). 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Book Sale

Tuesday, May 5, 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, May 5, 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 "Babies" group

DPL Baby Talk

Tuesday, May 5, 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!
 

DPL FOL Books Between Bites

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Books Between Bites is a free program at the Decatur Public Library, sponsored by Friends of the Decatur Public Library.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Books Between Bites is a free program at the Decatur Public Library, sponsored by Friends of the Decatur Public Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

DOVE Homeward Bound Outreach

Thursday, May 7, 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 "Babies" group

DPL Baby Talk

Thursday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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.

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, May 7, 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

 

Personnel, Property, Public Relations Committee Meeting

Thursday, May 7, 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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft Club: Air-Dry Clay Lamps

Thursday, May 7, 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 "Adults" group

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Author/Speaker Event, Online Event
Age Group:
Adults

Internationally Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Stationary Shop and Together Tea

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

Internationally Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Stationary Shop and Together Tea

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

DPL Real Talk On Race

Thursday, May 7, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Mental Health Week: Mini Therapy Horses

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium at Decatur Public Library
Program Type:
Animals
Age Group:
Teens

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We'll be celebrating all week from May 4th through May 9th! 

 

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

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We'll be celebrating all week from May 4th through May 9th! 

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Book Sale

Saturday, May 9, 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 "Everyone" group

Community Game Afternoon

Saturday, May 9, 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!

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!