Decatur Public Library

9:00am-5:30pm

130 N Franklin St
Decatur, IL 62523
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:30pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (11/09)	Mon (11/10)	Tue (11/11)	Wed (11/12)	Thu (11/13)	Fri (11/14)	Sat (11/15)
9 am			Closing CLOSED Veterans Day 9:00am–8:00pm Branches: Decatur Public Library				This event is in the "Everyone" group Aaron Reynolds Novel Ideas Book Sale 9:00am–2:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Novel Ideas will be selling a selection of Aaron Reynolds' books in the lobby. Stop by on your way to one of his presentations or book signings! This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Meet Aaron Reynolds! 9:00am–2:00pm Children, Adults This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Children, Adults Program Type: Author/Speaker Event Event Details: You've read his books -- Creepy Carrots!, Creepy Crayon!, Creepy Pair of Underwear!, and so many more.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group DPL Story Time Live 10:00am–10:15am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Book Sale 10:30am–2:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Babies" group DPL Baby Talk 10:00am–11:00am Babies This event is in the "Babies" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Children's Auditorium Age Group: Babies
11 am				This event is in the "Teens" group High School Half-day Hangout 11:00am–2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Babies" group Baby TALK's Momma Talk Extension 11:00am–12:00pm Babies This event is in the "Babies" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Chills & Thrills Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details:
3 pm					This event is in the "Everyone" group Book Sale 3:00pm–6:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 DIY Decorations for DPL's Teen Space! 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Event Details: Come decorate things to put in the Teen Space!
4 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Master Gardener Open House 4:00pm–6:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Children's Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other Event Details: Master Gardener open house at the Library.
5 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Library Volunteer Info Session 5:30pm–5:45pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Online Event Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author/Speaker Event, Online Event Event Details: Register here and submit questions for the author: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/100154