Baby TALK Times returns to the Decatur Public Library Children's Auditorium beginning Tuesday, Aug. 12! No registration required!

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one of Decatur Public Library's long-time employees. You will be missed by us all Stan.

CONGRATULATIONS! Benjamin and his family have read 1000 books! Benjamin received his DPL Reading Buddy Teddy Bear and family visit pass to the Children's Museum of Illinois. Many thanks to the Friends of the DPL and CMI for sponsoring this program. decaturlibrary.org/1000bbk

Join us for preschool or school-aged art classes, taught by art teacher Connie Brewster, this summer! To register or find out more visit our website or call (217) 424-2900 ext. 5. decaturlibrary.org/ps-art-worksho… decaturlibrary.org/school-art-wor…

Has your grade school scheduled a READiculous assembly? If not, it's time to get your free assembly scheduled! Call 217-424-2900 ext 5 or email [email protected]! To learn more about READiculous, visit decaturlibrary.org/READiculous

Check these out Decatur! Here we've got pictures of the excavation of the site where Decatur High School was to be built. Wow! Fascinating how much that corner has changed over time. Come on down and visit Local History, M-F, 10-5.

Join us for a special story time accompanied by musician friends from Millikin University! Daycares and Preschools welcome - please call us at 217-424-2900 to let us know your group is joining us.

Decatur, you were big fans of the aerial post from the other day, so we found you some more. These are Eldorado and Oakland area (1961). This area looks completely different today. Absolutely look at these on a bigger screen. Have a great weekend friends!

DPL is excited to host bestselling author Ellen Hopkins, as a part of our 150th Anniversary celebrations! Ms. Hopkins will speak about her writing process, the challenges of taboo topics, and censorship. Followed by a Q&A session and book signing.

Baby Talk Canceled Tonight 8/26

Resumes SEPTEMBER 15! Register now to get the link for our Story Time Live! Join us virtually on Monday mornings at 10 a.m. for a 15 minute story time for your family, daycare, or preschool! To register visit decaturlibrary.org/STLive

Join us for preschool or school-aged art classes, taught by art teacher Connie Brewster, this summer! To register or find out more visit our website or call (217) 424-2900 ext. 5. decaturlibrary.org/ps-art-worksho… decaturlibrary.org/school-art-wor…

The weather is changing, schools back in session and football season is here. Friday night lights, cheers and the marching bands bringing the funk. In these pics we have -1958 Lakeview Spartans, 1961 MHS Generals, and 1957 EHS Panthers. We hope everyone has a great season!

Has your grade school scheduled a READiculous assembly? If not, it's time to get your free assembly scheduled! Call 217-424-2900 ext 5 or email [email protected]! To learn more about READiculous, visit decaturlibrary.org/READiculous

Tickets for this amazing program will be available at the Decatur Public Library starting Sept 2nd. Tickets are FREE but required. Limit 4 per person. decatur.librarycalendar.com/event/special-…

Whew, August flew by! Just a friendly reminder that we'll by closed for Labor Day, on Monday, September 1st , 2025.

Join us for a special story time accompanied by musician friends from Millikin University! Daycares and Preschools welcome - please call us at 217-424-2900 to let us know your group is joining us.

This coming Monday is Labor Day. A day to honor all our working folks and to remember how far we've come to better working conditions. Keep fighting for workers' rights! Here we have the Labor Day Parade of 1942. Everyone enjoy the long weekend in a safe, responsible manner.

DPL is excited to host bestselling author Ellen Hopkins, as a part of our 150th Anniversary celebrations! Ms. Hopkins will speak about her writing process, the challenges of taboo topics, and censorship. Followed by a Q&A session and book signing. decatur.librarycalendar.com/event/150th-ev…

Would your K-8th grader like to read to a comfort dog from PawPrint Ministries? Our next "Read with PawPrint Ministries" program is on Thursday, September 4th! Registration is required. Visit decaturlibrary.org/pawprints2025 for more info and to register, or call (217) 424-2900 ext. 5.