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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!!

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 Workshop
When: Thursday, December 11, 4:00 - 5:30 pm AND Wednesday, January 14, 3:30 - 5:00 pm

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 Workshop
When: 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 Advisory Volunteer Open Meeting

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 what a Teen Advisor is and what they do in libraries and their communities.

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 what a Teen Advisor is and what they do in libraries and their communities.

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
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.

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

The DPL Book Club reads a variety of titles from both Fiction and Non-fiction. They meet the 3rd Thursday of the month, in the library's board room.

Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The DPL Book Club reads a variety of titles from both Fiction and Non-fiction. They meet the 3rd Thursday of the month, in the library's board room.

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.

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

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.

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, January 17, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga for the People

Tuesday, January 20, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Books & Brews

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

One of the best things about reading is connecting with people that love books and hearing how others relate to the stories and characters.

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

One of the best things about reading is connecting with people that love books and hearing how others relate to the stories and characters.

This event is in the "Babies" group

DPL Baby Talk

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Creative Writing Workshop

Tuesday, January 20, 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 "Babies" group

DPL Baby Talk

Thursday, January 22, 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, January 22, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Krafty Things with Katie

Thursday, January 22, 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, January 23, 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

DPL Story Time Live

Monday, January 26, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga for the People

Tuesday, January 27, 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, January 27, 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, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Creative Writing Workshop

Tuesday, January 27, 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 "Babies" group

DPL Baby Talk

Thursday, January 29, 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, January 29, 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.