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

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:

Having trouble navigating the internet? This class will cover basic web browsing strategies, typical URL domains, email, and basic internet security.

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 "Everyone" group

America250 They Fought Too

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, History, Performance
Event Details:

Our nation's founding was no small task and it's building is attributed to many.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

America250 Rotating Quilts Exhibit

10:00am–5:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History
Event Details:

Beginning Monday, May 4th, 2026 the Decatur Quilt Guild will be exhibiting a rotating collection of hand-made quilts, to showcase the history and craft of these iconic blankets. 

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 "Everyone" group

America250 Rotating Quilts Exhibit

10:00am–5:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History
Event Details:

Beginning Monday, May 4th, 2026 the Decatur Quilt Guild will be exhibiting a rotating collection of hand-made quilts, to showcase the history and craft of these iconic blankets. 

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

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!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

America250 Rotating Quilts Exhibit

10:00am–5:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History
Event Details:

Beginning Monday, May 4th, 2026 the Decatur Quilt Guild will be exhibiting a rotating collection of hand-made quilts, to showcase the history and craft of these iconic blankets. 

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
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 "Everyone" group

America250 Rotating Quilts Exhibit

10:00am–5:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History
Event Details:

Beginning Monday, May 4th, 2026 the Decatur Quilt Guild will be exhibiting a rotating collection of hand-made quilts, to showcase the history and craft of these iconic blankets. 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Books Between Bites is a free program at the Decatur Public Library, sponsored by Friends of the Decatur Public Library.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Thing:

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

TEEN THING = WEEKLY TEEN SUMMER PROGRAMS!! Expect something different each week at this summer's Teen Thing! For teens entering 7th - 12th grades. 

 

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 "Everyone" group

America250 Rotating Quilts Exhibit

10:00am–5:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History
Event Details:

Beginning Monday, May 4th, 2026 the Decatur Quilt Guild will be exhibiting a rotating collection of hand-made quilts, to showcase the history and craft of these iconic blankets. 

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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting

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 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.