This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Book Sale 9:30am–12:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Book Sale 9:30am–12:00pm Everyone 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 Apr 11 2026 Sat Community Game Afternoon 1:00pm–4:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Community Game Afternoon 1:00pm–4:00pm Everyone 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 "Teens" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room 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 "Children" group Apr 13 2026 Mon DPL Story Time Live 10:00am–10:15am Children This event is in the "Children" group Apr 13 2026 Mon DPL Story Time Live 10:00am–10:15am Children 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 "Everyone" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Book Sale 10:30am–2:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Book Sale 10:30am–2:30pm Everyone 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 Apr 13 2026 Mon Homeschool Teens Book Club and Study Hall 11:00am–1:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Homeschool Teens Book Club and Study Hall 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, 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Apr 13 2026 Mon School-Age Art Class: Drawing Basics--Proportions and Space 4:00pm–5:30pm Children, Tweens Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Apr 13 2026 Mon School-Age Art Class: Drawing Basics--Proportions and Space 4:00pm–5:30pm Children, Tweens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Children's Auditorium Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for these guided art workshops for elementary-school kids, ages 6-12, presented by art teacher Connie Brewster.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Master Gardener Training 9:00am–11:30am Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Master Gardener Training 9:00am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Workshop Event Details: 2026 Master Gardener TrainingDo you have an interest in gardening, time to volunteer in the community, and a desire to share your knowledge with others?
This event is in the "Pre-K" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Preschool Art Class: Mouse Paint! 10:00am–11:00am Pre-K Registration Required This event is in the "Pre-K" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Preschool Art Class: Mouse Paint! 10:00am–11:00am Pre-K Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Children's Auditorium Age Group: Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this guided art workshop for preschoolers*, ages 3 - 5, presented by art teacher Connie Brewster. Each class will focus on learning special techniques for creating your own art that you can take home from the program.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Book Sale 10:30am–2:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Book Sale 10:30am–2:30pm Everyone 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue Yoga for the People 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Yoga for the People 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue DPL Baby Talk 6:00pm–7:00pm Babies Cancelled This event is in the "Babies" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Cancelled DPL Baby Talk 6:00pm–7:00pm Babies 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Online Event Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, Online Event Event Details: Former Special Forces and New York Times Bestselling Author of the Pike Logan Series
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 14 2026 Tue DPL Graphic Novel Book Club 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 14 2026 Tue DPL Graphic Novel Book Club 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Explore and discuss the power and impact of this novel literary format.Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Teen Half-day Hangout 11:00am–2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Teen Half-day Hangout 11:00am–2:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming Event Details: Teens! Do you really just want to go home and be bored on your school's monthly half-day?
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu DOVE Homeward Bound Outreach 9:00am–10:00am Adults Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Cancelled DOVE Homeward Bound Outreach 9:00am–10:00am Adults 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 openThese services are hosted by DOVE Inc., for more info:
This event is in the "Babies" group Apr 16 2026 Thu DPL Baby Talk 10:00am–11:00am Babies This event is in the "Babies" group Apr 16 2026 Thu DPL Baby Talk 10:00am–11:00am Babies Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Children's Auditorium Age Group: Babies
This event is in the "Babies" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Baby TALK's Momma Talk Extension 11:00am–12:00pm Babies Cancelled This event is in the "Babies" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Cancelled Baby TALK's Momma Talk Extension 11:00am–12:00pm Babies 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu DPL Book Club 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 16 2026 Thu DPL Book Club 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details:
This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Book Sale 3:00pm–6:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Book Sale 3:00pm–6:30pm Everyone 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
Apr 16 2026 Thu Board of Trustees Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm Apr 16 2026 Thu Board of Trustees Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Library Board Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly board meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 16 2026 Thu DPL Real Talk On Race 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 16 2026 Thu DPL Real Talk On Race 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults, Seniors 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 "Everyone" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Children's Museum: Power of Play 10:00am–12:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Children's Museum: Power of Play 10:00am–12:00pm Everyone Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Workshop Event Details: The Children's Museum of Illinois is looking for families to help us share the power of play through a guided art project and structured (anonymous) interview, which will result in a community mural and interactive display.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bilingual Story Time 11:00am–11:30am Children Cancelled This event is in the "Children" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Cancelled Bilingual Story Time 11:00am–11:30am Children Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Children's Floor Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for story time in English and Spanish along with a craft!¡Únasenos para una hora de cuentos en inglés y español y una manualidad!Saturday, April 18th at 11 am
