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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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DPL READiculous, JR

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
REGISTRATION for Spring 2026 opens January 5, 2026

READiculous, JR is a reader’s theater/creative dramatics program led by READiculous’ Susan Bishop and Alissa Henkel.

This event is in the "Babies" group

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

Adult Creative Writing Workshop

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Online Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, History, Online Event
Event Details:

Register and submit questions to the author here: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/115248

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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 open

These services are hosted by DOVE Inc., for more info:

This event is in the "Babies" group

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

Baby TALK's Momma Talk Extension

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies
Cancelled
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 "Everyone" group

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 "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:

Join us on the first Thursday of every month for Teen Craft Club! 

This month we will be using a variety of materials to decorate a tote bag to perfectly match your style.

This event is in the "Children" group

Read with PawPrint Ministries

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Animals
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids, join us to read with the dogs of PawPrint Ministries!
 

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

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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

DPL Code Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

FREE Community Yoga

10:30am–11:45am
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

FREE ACT Test Prep for high school juniors and seniors! Registration is required, spaces are limited. 

This event is in the "Children" group

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Mr. White from Illinois Legal Aid Online will detail what your former tenant rights are in the process of sealing evictions. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

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
Registration Required
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Registration Required
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

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 Training

Do 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
Registration Required
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

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

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