This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 8 2025 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 8 2025 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: ADM Media Lab 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 "Teens" group Nov 12 2025 Wed High School Half-day Hangout 11:00am–2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 12 2025 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 "Teens" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Teen Advisory Volunteer Open Meeting 5:30pm–5:45pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Teen Advisory Volunteer Open Meeting 5:30pm–5:45pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: *This is a special 30 minute meeting. Directly after Volunteer Open Hours will be the Teen Gaming Tournament!*
This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Teen Gaming Tournament WEDNESDAY 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Teen Gaming Tournament WEDNESDAY 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games/Gaming Registration Required Event Details: DPL will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11 for Veteran's Day!! So, join us for our special WEDNESDAY edition of Teen Gaming Tournament Tuesday!!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 15 2025 Sat Chills & Thrills Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 15 2025 Sat Chills & Thrills Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details:
This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 15 2025 Sat DIY Decorations for DPL's Teen Space! 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 15 2025 Sat DIY Decorations for DPL's Teen Space! 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Event Details: Come decorate things to put in the Teen Space!
This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 17 2025 Mon STEAM for Home-school Teens: Watercolor Science 12:00pm–1:30pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 17 2025 Mon STEAM for Home-school Teens: Watercolor Science 12:00pm–1:30pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Mix your own watercolors and experiment with them and different substances to create unique pieces of art!
This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Teen College Application & Essay Clinic 3:00pm–6:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Teen College Application & Essay Clinic 3:00pm–6:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Workshop, Other Registration Required Event Details: FREE OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PRINCIPAL'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg 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 Event Details: Register here and submit questions for the author: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/100759
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Adult Creative Writing Workshop 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Adult Creative Writing Workshop 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: ADM Media Lab 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 Nov 20 2025 Thu Teen Craft Club: Friendsgiving Friendship Bracelets 5:30pm–7:45pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Teen Craft Club: Friendsgiving Friendship Bracelets 5:30pm–7:45pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Grab your friends and use a variety of beads, charms, buttons, string, rubber bands, and more to make some friendship bracelets!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 20 2025 Thu DPL Krafty Things with Katie 6:00pm–7:45pm Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 20 2025 Thu DPL Krafty Things with Katie 6:00pm–7:45pm Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Children's Auditorium Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun filled holiday craft night! We'll be using old bed springs to make these sweet snowmen figures! Ages 10 and up are welcome to attend. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 21 2025 Fri Teen After-Hours Movie Night 5:45pm–7:45pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 21 2025 Fri Teen After-Hours Movie Night 5:45pm–7:45pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movie Event Details: Bring your friends to Teen After-Hours Movie Night at DPL for a free movie, popcorn, and good time! This month, we will be showing How to Train Your Dragon (PG).
This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 22 2025 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 22 2025 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: ADM Media Lab 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 25 2025 Tue Adult Creative Writing Workshop 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 25 2025 Tue Adult Creative Writing Workshop 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors 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 "Teens" group Nov 26 2025 Wed Teen College Application & Essay Clinic 3:00pm–6:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 26 2025 Wed Teen College Application & Essay Clinic 3:00pm–6:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Workshop, Other Registration Required Event Details: FREE OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PRINCIPAL'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM
This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 1 2025 Mon STEAM for Home-school Teens: Plague Inc. 12:00pm–1:30pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 1 2025 Mon STEAM for Home-school Teens: Plague Inc. 12:00pm–1:30pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games/Gaming, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Two teams will battle it out to see who can take over the world with their Plague. Learn about different types of diseases and how they and their symptoms spread across the world.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 2 2025 Tue Adult Creative Writing Workshop 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 2 2025 Tue Adult Creative Writing Workshop 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: ADM Media Lab 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 Dec 5 2025 Fri Teen After-Hours Movie Night 5:45pm–8:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Teen After-Hours Movie Night 5:45pm–8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movie Event Details: Bring your friends to Teen After-Hours Movie Night at DPL for a free movie, popcorn, and good time! This month, we will be showing The Minecraft Movie (PG).
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 6 2025 Sat DPL Code Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 6 2025 Sat DPL Code Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens 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 "Teens" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: ADM Media Lab 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 9 2025 Tue The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 9 2025 Tue The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Online Event Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, History, Online Event, Other Event Details: Register and submit questions for the presenter here: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/102126
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Adult Creative Writing Workshop 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Adult Creative Writing Workshop 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: ADM Media Lab 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Teen Trivia Tuesdays 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Teen Trivia Tuesdays 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games/Gaming, Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us on the second Tuesday every other month for Teen Trivia Tuesdays!
