Decatur Public Library

504 Cherry Street
Decatur, Al 35601

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Be a Field Biologist!

DPL Community Room 504 Cherry St., NE, Decatur, United States

Presented by Travis Roddy Whooping Crane Outreach Assistant - Alabama with the International Crane Foundation Interested in learning about field biology techniques like crane counting, bird identification, recording leg bands, and using radio telemetry equipment?  This is the program for you!  There will be a slideshow with data sheet  to record observations and an activity/demonstration […]

Story Time with Hope *AT DPL*

DPL Youth Services room DPL Youth Services room 504 Cherry Street NE, Decatu, Åland Islands

Join Decatur Public Library & the International Crane Foundation for a FREE special Story Time with Hope, the Whooping Crane!  There will be songs, stories, and even crane dancing!  The Story Time will take place at the grassy area at 8th Avenue.  *Will take place at DECATUR PUBLIC LIBRARY in the Youth Services Room.*   […]

Build a Crane Puppet! with Tsering Choedron

Decatur Public Library-Main Area

Families are invited to join us for a whooping crane puppet building session suitable for all ages. Parents can assist younger children crafting a crane puppet. After crafting, they will set off on a migration journey with their puppet friend to mimic the whooping migration flyway! Originally from Lhasa, Tibet, Tsering Choedron is the Education […]

Decatur Artist Terry Connor

DPL Community Room 504 Cherry St., NE, Decatur, United States

Decatur artist Terry Connor is a realistic acrylic painter.  His paintings possess great detail and are designed to create a mood, an emotion, or take you to a place.  His inspiration is God and His creation - especially landscapes, people, and animals. His work strives to be a positive influence that brightens the lives of […]

Wild Discoveries! with Heather Montgomery, Childrens Book Author

DPL Community Room 504 Cherry St., NE, Decatur, United States

Slime-shooting worms, rattlesnake guts, birds that have just been discovered?  Award-winning author, naturalist and educator Heather L. Montgomery will share awesome approaches to nature ‘exploration.  Touch bones, pelts, and body parts to jumpstart your curiosity!  This free program is open to everyone. Learn more about Ms. Montgomery and her books on her website.  

Build a Crane Puppet! with Tsering Choedron

Decatur Public Library-Main Area

Families are invited to join us for a whooping crane puppet building session suitable for all ages. Parents can assist younger children crafting a crane puppet. After crafting, they will set off on a migration journey with their puppet friend to mimic the whooping migration flyway! Originally from Lhasa, Tibet, Tsering Choedron is the Education […]

Wild Discoveries! with Heather Montgomery, Childrens Book Author

DPL Community Room 504 Cherry St., NE, Decatur, United States

Slime-shooting worms, rattlesnake guts, birds that have just been discovered?  Award-winning author, naturalist and educator Heather L. Montgomery will share awesome approaches to nature ‘exploration.  Touch bones, pelts, and body parts to jumpstart your curiosity!  This free program is open to everyone. Learn more about Ms. Montgomery and her books on her website.  

Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Population with Stephanie Schmidt

DPL Community Room 504 Cherry St., NE, Decatur, United States

Come and learn all about Whooping Cranes in North America, historic threats to their population and how the International Crane Foundation is working to protect cranes in Alabama and throughout their flyways. Stephanie Schmidt is an Outreach Coordinator for the International Crane Foundation. This is a free program. Special Sunday hours are for Festival of the […]

Speakeasy Book Club

DPL Community Room 504 Cherry St., NE, Decatur, United States

This is the Book Club associated with the Adult Reading Challenge.  If you are interested in finding out about the Adult Reading Challenge or hearing what others are reading for the challenge, join us!  We meet from 12pm - 2pm in the Community Room at Decatur Public Library.  Visitors are welcome! For adults 18 and […]

Speakeasy Book Club

DPL Community Room 504 Cherry St., NE, Decatur, United States

This is the Book Club associated with the Adult Reading Challenge.  If you are interested in finding out about the Adult Reading Challenge or hearing what others are reading for the challenge, join us!  We meet from 12pm - 2pm in the Community Room at Decatur Public Library.  Visitors are welcome! For adults 18 and […]