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

Books & Brews

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

One of the best things about reading is connecting with people that love books and hearing how others relate to the stories and characters.

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
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: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference 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 "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
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

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:

The DPL Book Club reads a variety of titles from both Fiction and Non-fiction. They meet the 3rd Thursday of the month, in the library's board room.

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

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:

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 "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 "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

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 "Everyone" group

Community Game Night

5:00pm–7:45pm
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 "Babies" group

DPL Baby Talk

6:00pm–7:00pm
Babies
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: Children's Auditorium
Age Group: Babies
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: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference 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 "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
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

Krafty Things with Katie

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur Public Library
Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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 "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 "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!