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 (6/07)	Mon (6/08)	Tue (6/09)	Wed (6/10)	Thu (6/11)	Fri (6/12)	Sat (6/13)
9 am			This event is in the "Pre-K" group Preschool Art Class 9:30am–10:30am Pre-K Registration Required This event is in the "Pre-K" group Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Children's Auditorium Age Group: Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this guided art workshop for preschoolers*, ages 3 - 5, presented by art teacher Connie Brewster. Each class will focus on learning special techniques for creating your own art that you can take home from the program.		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:		This event is in the "Everyone" group Book Sale 9:30am–12:00pm 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. 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month- 9:30am to 12:30pm&nbs
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group School-Age Art Class 10:00am–11:30am Children, Tweens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Children's Auditorium Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for these guided art workshops for *elementary-school kids, ages 6-12, presented by art teacher Connie Brewster. 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. Mondays- 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 "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 "Pre-K" group Preschool Art Class 11:00am–12:00pm Pre-K Registration Required This event is in the "Pre-K" group Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Children's Auditorium Age Group: Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this guided art workshop for preschoolers*, ages 3 - 5, presented by art teacher Connie Brewster. Each class will focus on learning special techniques for creating your own art that you can take home from the program.
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		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group School-Age Art Class 1:00pm–2:30pm Children, Tweens Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: Children's Auditorium Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for these guided art workshops for *elementary-school kids, ages 6-12**, presented by art teacher Connie Brewster.
2 pm
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Thing: 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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 "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
4 pm				Reservation Finance and Property 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 F&P Meeting
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Babies" group DPL Baby Talk 6:00pm–7:00pm Babies This event is in the "Babies" group 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 Teen Nintendo Switch Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: J. Elizabeth Madden Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games/Gaming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group DPL Graphic Novel Book Club 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Decatur Public Library Room: A. E. Staley Jr. Mfg. Company Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Explore and discuss the power and impact of this novel literary format. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month.		This event is in the "Adults" group Potent Potions & Provocative Prose 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Are you a fan if bodice-ripper, romantasy, harlequin, or just plain ol' smutty fiction? Then we are the group for you!