This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks 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, Health & Wellness Event Details: Register and submit questions for the author here: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/104631/register
This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 13 2026 Tue DPL Baby Talk 6:00pm–7:00pm Babies This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 13 2026 Tue 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 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 Jan 13 2026 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Teen Nintendo Switch Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Teen Nintendo Switch Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games/Gaming Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 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 Jan 13 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed High School Half-day Hangout 11:00am–2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed 4-H Fiber Arts Program 3:30pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed 4-H Fiber Arts Program 3:30pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens 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 WorkshopWhen: Thursday, December 11, 4:00 - 5:30 pm AND Wednesday, January 14, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Teen Library Volunteer Info Session 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed 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 "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu DOVE Homeward Bound Outreach 9:00am–10:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu DPL Baby Talk 10:00am–11:00am Babies This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 15 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Baby TALK's Momma Talk Extension 11:00am–12:00pm Babies This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 15 2026 Thu 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 Jan 15 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu DPL Book Club 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Library Board Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details:
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Book Sale 3:00pm–6:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 15 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
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 15 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 Jan 15 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Chills & Thrills Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Chills & Thrills Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 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 17 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 17 2026 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 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.
Jan 19 2026 Mon CLOSED MLK Jr. Birthday All Day Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing CLOSED MLK Jr. Birthday All Day Branches: Decatur Public Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Book Sale 10:30am–2:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 20 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 Jan 20 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 Jan 20 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 "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Online Event Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, Online Event, Health & Wellness Event Details: Register and submit questions for the author here:https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/105206Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Books & Brews 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Books & Brews 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details:
This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 20 2026 Tue DPL Baby Talk 6:00pm–7:00pm Babies This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 20 2026 Tue 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 20 2026 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 Jan 20 2026 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.
