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Self Defense Workshop with Kevin Hinton

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Event Details:

Guest instructor Kevin Hinton is a 5th degree black belt.
He has trained in karate and self defense since 1993, taught since 1999 and conducted more than 80 corporate self defense classes.

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

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:

Check back for this month's read!

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 "Teens" group

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

STEAM for Home-school Teens

12:00pm–1:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

DPL Technology Basics: Internet Tools

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of web browsing, internet applications, and internet security.

For beginning learners.

Register here or call 217-421-9731 to secure your spot. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Draw and use your own designs to create pinback buttons!

 

Registration is encouraged, but not required. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

STEAM for Home-school Teens

12:00pm–1:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga for the People

10:00am–11:15am
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
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 "Teens" group

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

Yoga for the People

10:00am–11:15am
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Chills & Thrills Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Check back for this month's read!

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 "Teens" group

STEAM for Home-school Teens

12:00pm–1:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga for the People

10:00am–11:15am
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

DPL Technology Basics: Gsuite/Google Drive

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Learn the basics of web-based productivity suite Google Workspace and its associated tools Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, and Google Drive.

For intermediate learners.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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

Yoga for the People

10:00am–11:15am
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

Teen Craft Club: Frankentoys

5:30pm–7:45pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

‘Tis the season! Use a variety of abandoned toy parts to create a Frankentoy abomination! Don’t worry if you want to make a plushie and don’t know how to sew, Teen Librarian Alexis would love to teach you!

This event is in the "Teens" group

STEAM for Home-school Teens

12:00pm–1:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga for the People

10:00am–11:15am
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
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 "Teens" group

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

Teen Trivia Tuesdays

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
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!