This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 24 2025 Mon Teen College Application & Essay Clinic 3:00pm–6:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 24 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 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: Library Board 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: Library Board 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 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 10 2025 Wed High School Half-day Hangout 11:00am–2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 10 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed Teen Library Volunteer Info Session 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Cancelled This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Cancelled Teen Library Volunteer Info Session 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens 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 about the library's volunteer opportunities for teens!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 12 2025 Fri 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 12 2025 Fri 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 15 2025 Mon STEAM for Home-school Teens: Light up Holiday Cards and Hot Cocoa Bar 12:00pm–1:30pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 15 2025 Mon STEAM for Home-school Teens: Light up Holiday Cards and Hot Cocoa Bar 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: Make a hot delicious hot cocoa with a variety of toppings, then enjoy your warm drink while you use paper circuits to create a light up holiday card for yourself, a family member, or friend!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 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 16 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Teen Craft Club: Felt Creations and Hot Cocoa Bar 5:30pm–7:45pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Teen Craft Club: Felt Creations and Hot Cocoa Bar 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: Choose from a variety of supplies to make your own felt creation! Examples include: patches, photo frames, plushies, garlands, hair clips, key chains, bookmarks, and more!!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 20 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 Dec 20 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 20 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 20 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 20 2025 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 20 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 23 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 23 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 30 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 30 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 3 2026 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 Jan 3 2026 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Homeschooled Teens Audiobook Club 11:00am–1:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Homeschooled Teens Audiobook Club 11:00am–1:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Monthly Teen Meetup 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Monthly Teen Meetup 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Other Event Details: On the first Monday of the month, come visit DPL's Teen Space and meet up with your friends or make new ones!
