Decatur Public Library

9:00am-8:00pm

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 (3/01)	Mon (3/02)	Tue (3/03)	Wed (3/04)	Thu (3/05)	Fri (3/06)	Sat (3/07)
9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Master Gardener Training 9:00am–11:30am 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: 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?
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 "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. Tuesdays- 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		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 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: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness
11 am		This event is in the "Teens" group Homeschooled Teens Audiobook Club 11:00am–1:00pm Teens Registration Required 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: Book Club Registration Required			This event is in the "Babies" group Cancelled Baby TALK's Momma Talk Extension 11:00am–12:00pm Babies This event is in the "Babies" group Cancelled 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			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Yoga for the People 12:00pm–1:00pm 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: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry 1:00pm–2:00pm 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, History, Online Event Event Details: Register and submit questions to the author here: https://libraryc.org/decaturlibrary/115248
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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 "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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group 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: 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 2/28/26 Make-up Teen D&D 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 Event Details: Make-up Session for 2/28/26 This event is in the "Teens" group Spring ACT Test Prep (3pm - 5pm Session) 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Registration Required 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: 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group DPL READiculous, JR 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens This event is in the "Tweens" group 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: 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.		Reservation Personnel, Property, Public Relations Committee Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Library Board Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Monthly Teen Meetup 5:00pm–7:00pm 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: 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 "Teens" group Teen Craft Club: Decorate a Tote Bag 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens Registration Required 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 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Babies" group DPL Baby Talk 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: 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 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: Library Board Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Workshop, Other 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 "Children" group Read with PawPrint Ministries 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Registration Required 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: 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 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: 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.