Decatur Public Library
504 Cherry Street
Decatur, Al 35601
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Summer Reads Drive-Through Kick-off Event
Summer Reads Drive-Through Kick-off Event
To participate in the kick-off: Drive through our Cherry Street Circle Drive Each child 12 and under in the car will get a sign-up goody bag that includes a free hardback book, courtesy of the Friends of Decatur Public Library (while supplies last) You will get a schedule of all free events for Summer Reads […]
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Animal Story Time presented by North Alabama Zoological Society
Animal Story Time presented by North Alabama Zoological Society
Our friends from the North Alabama Zooligical Society will take a break from creating north Alabama’s zoo to present this story time. We’ll also have a zoo craft for kids! All are welcome.
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“Working Together” Story Time
“Working Together” Story Time
All children are invited to this story time all about team work! Ms. Mary will read stories, lead the kids in songs, and share a fun poem. There will also be a puppet craft!
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Story Time with Sprocket, the Huntsville Trash Pandas Mascot
Story Time with Sprocket, the Huntsville Trash Pandas Mascot
This special event will feature story time, a baseball craft, and a photo op with Sprocket, the mascot for the Huntsville Trash Pandas! All are welcome to this free program.
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“Wyoming Bones” Story Time with author Elden Walsec
“Wyoming Bones” Story Time with author Elden Walsec
Join author Elden Walseck for a special story time featuring his unofficial MinecraftTM character “Wyoming Bones.” Designed with middle-grade readers in mind, but all are welcome. This event is part of DPL’s Readers & Writers Jubilee on June 10th. CLICK HERE for complete details about the Readers & Writers Jubilee.
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“On the Border” Story Time with Evelia Serrato
“On the Border” Story Time with Evelia Serrato
In this special story time, Decatur City Schools FACT Bilingual Resource Coordinator Evelia Serrato will read the bilingual picture book My Town, Mi Pueblo. This book tells the story of cousins from opposite sides of the border who visit each other’s towns and delight in their similarities and differences. We’ll also have a craft that […]
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“Juneteenth” Story Time with Peggy Towns
“Juneteenth” Story Time with Peggy Towns
In this special story time, local historian and author Peggy Allen Towns will tell kids about the Juneteenth holiday and read the story book Juneteenth for Mazie. We’ll also have a craft that ties in! All are welcome!
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Book Babies: Zoo Animals #2
Book Babies: Zoo Animals #2
Book Babies is designed for children from birth to age 3. We read short books, sing action songs, and participate in fingerplays around a theme. In June our theme will be animals in the zoo! We’ll also have a simple craft or activity. All are welcome!
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Let’s Play Roblox!
Let’s Play Roblox!
Elementary kids are invited to come play Roblox with others at the library. Group games will be played on a private server (this will keep games between people in the group only). You must have your own Roblox account to play. Please share your avatar name with Ms. Anna before the 15th.
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“All Are Welcome” Story Time with Tammy Abusaleem from Freddy’s
“All Are Welcome” Story Time with Tammy Abusaleem from Freddy’s
Special guest Tammy Abusaleem from Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will read stories about diversity and community. We’ll also have a coloring page and a game! All are welcome to this free event.
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LIBRARY CLOSED
DPL will be CLOSED on Monday, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, June 20th, at 10am.
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“How to Say ‘I Love You'” Story Time
“How to Say ‘I Love You'” Story Time
All children are invited to this story time about expressing love! Ms. Mary will read stories and lead the kids in songs. There will also be a craft to go along with the stories.
Board Games
Board Games
Join us in the main seating area at DPL for Board Games. Bring your own game or play one of ours!
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Book Babies: Zoo Animals
Book Babies: Zoo Animals
Book Babies is designed for children from birth to age 3. We read short books, sing action songs, and participate in fingerplays around a theme. In June our theme will be animals in the zoo! We’ll also have a simple craft or activity. All are welcome!
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LEGO Morning
LEGO Morning
On LEGO® Morning, we’ll have our LEGO® bricks out in the Youth Services room. Kids can stop by and create at their leisure or take our challenge.
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Wheeler’s Wildlife Together with Ranger Daphne
Wheeler’s Wildlife Together with Ranger Daphne
Ranger Daphne Moland from Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge will talk about the “web of life”, or wild animals relationships with each other. We’ll also have a coloring sheet and a craft! All kids are welcome to this free event.
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Dog Man Escape Room
Dog Man Escape Room
Elementary aged kids are invited to this digital escape room based on Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man! This event is limited to 20 participants, so first-come, first-served.
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Chicken Story Time with Suzanne Uptain from Zaxby’s
Chicken Story Time with Suzanne Uptain from Zaxby’s
Special guest Suzanne Uptain from Zaxby’s will read stories featuring chickens! We’ll also have a cut & paste craft. All are welcome to this free event.
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DPL’s Day in the Park at A.C. Banks Park
DPL’s Day in the Park at A.C. Banks Park
Join Decatur Public Library at the A.C. Banks playground for Day in the Park! We’ll have a Welcome to Oz Story Time at 10:00am presented by Dorothy, courtesy of Magical Memories AL. We’ll also have other fun activities (including a scavenger hunt) and free books to give away. All are welcome! This event is in […]
Bad Kitty Book Club
Bad Kitty Book Club
School-aged kids are invited to this book club featuring everyone’s favorite mischievous housecat: Bad Kitty! We’ll talk about the books and do an activity that relates to the series. All are welcome.
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“Make a Difference” Story Time with Bhakti Madhav
“Make a Difference” Story Time with Bhakti Madhav
In this special story time, a retired DPL employee will tell kids about Indian culture and read the story book Manjhi Moves A Mountain. We’ll also have a craft that ties in and a maze puzzle! All are welcome!