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 (5/24)	Mon (5/25)	Tue (5/26)	Wed (5/27)	Thu (5/28)	Fri (5/29)	Sat (5/30)
All Day		Closing CLOSED Memorial Day All Day Branches: Decatur Public Library
9 am					This event is in the "Adults" group DOVE Homeward Bound Outreach 9:00am–10:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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:
10 am			This event is in the "Everyone" group Scovill Mobile Zoo at the Library! 10:00am–12:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Children's Floor Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Animals Event Details: Meet the animals from Scovill Zoo on the first day of Summer Reading! Families can visit stations where educators from Scovill Zoo will teach guests about the Scovill Mobile Zoo friends! This event is in the "Everyone" group America250 Rotating Quilts Exhibit 10:00am–5:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group 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 "Everyone" group America250 Rotating Quilts Exhibit 10:00am–5:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group 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 "Babies" group DPL Baby Talk 10:00am–11:00am Babies This event is in the "Babies" group 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group 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 America250 Rotating Quilts Exhibit 10:00am–5:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group 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.
11 am					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 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 Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm					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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group 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 Summer ACT Test Prep (3pm - 5pm Session) 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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
5 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group Community Game Night 5:00pm–7:45pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group 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!
6 pm			This event is in the "Babies" group Cancelled DPL Baby Talk 6:00pm–7:00pm Babies This event is in the "Babies" group Cancelled 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 They Fought Too 6:00pm–8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group 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.