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SUMMARY:DPL's StoryWalk® at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Take a walk on the Atkeson Cypress Trail at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and read Trunk goes Thunk!   Written by Heather Morris with Art by Chantelle & Burgen Thorne \nAvailable during Refuge open hours: \nTuesday – Saturday\, 9:00am – 4:00pm\, CLOSED Sunday & Monday \nCLOSED June 19th & July 4th \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier Vermont. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/dpls-storywalk-at-wheeler-national-wildlife-refuge-2/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge\, 3121 Visitor Center Road\, Decatur\, AL\, 35603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Babies & their caregivers,Children,Teens,Tweens & Teens (ages 11-17)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T120000
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CREATED:20260714T195806Z
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SUMMARY:OUTREACH - Produce Distribution
DESCRIPTION:The Food Bank of North Alabama will give away free fresh fruits and vegetables to members of the public.    Lunch will be provided.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/outreach-produce-distribution/
LOCATION:Wesley Methodist Church\, 1211 Westmead Street SW\, Decatur\, al\, 35601
CATEGORIES:Adults,Babies & their caregivers,Children,Tweens & Teens (ages 11-17)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T212407Z
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SUMMARY:OUTREACH - DPL at the Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Decatur Public Library will be at the Morgan County/Decatur Farmer’s Market for Outreach & Pop-up Story Time.   We’ll have Story Time at 10:30am with Ms. Stephanie\, free books for children\, calendars for upcoming events\, and we will issue library cards (please bring your I.D.  For details about what is needed\, visit www.myDPL.org/dplcards.)
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/outreach-dpl-at-the-farmers-market-2/
LOCATION:Morgan County/Decatur Farmers Market\, 211 1st Ave SE\, Decatur\, AL\, 35601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Tweens & Teens (ages 11-17)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190637Z
CREATED:20260515T190637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T190637Z
UID:10001738-1785326400-1785333600@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:FYI Series - Navigating Emotions in Real Time: Practical Tools for Regulation and Response
DESCRIPTION:presented by Jetaun Bailey\, LPC-S\, CSC \nThis discussion will explore Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other neurodivergent experiences as dealt with by adults in an accessible\, less clinical way. This month we will focus more on in-the-moment emotional regulation and coping. It is a continuation of last month’s discussion\, but you did not have to attend that one to benefit from this session. All are welcome!
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/fyi-series-navigating-emotions-in-real-time-practical-tools-for-regulation-and-response/
LOCATION:DPL Community Room\, 504 Cherry St.\, NE\, Decatur\, 35601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260318T212342Z
CREATED:20260318T212342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T212342Z
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SUMMARY:FYI Series: Red\, White\, and Blue Devotional Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:with Becky Alexander \nAuthor Becky Alexander will discuss the latest volume in her Coffee with God devotional series\, Coffee with God (Volume 6): 31 Red\, White\, and Blue Devotions.  The book includes thirty-one patriotic devotions\, a daily scripture\, personal story\, prayer\, and place to write your own thoughts. Attendees will also learn about the 13 folds of the American flag and get to try it themselves\, highlighting the devotion called “The Tattered Flag.” \nBooks will be available for purchase. \n 
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/fyi-series-red-white-and-blue-devotional-book-talk/
LOCATION:DPL Community Room\, 504 Cherry St.\, NE\, Decatur\, 35601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190906Z
CREATED:20260515T190906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T190906Z
UID:10001739-1787745600-1787752800@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:FYI Series - Emotional Intelligence in Everyday Life: Building Awareness\, Connection\, and Intentional Communication
DESCRIPTION:presented by Jetaun Bailey\, LPC-S\, CSC \nThis discussion will explore Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other neurodivergent experiences as dealt with by adults in an accessible\, less clinical way.  This month we will expand the conversation into broader emotional intelligence skills\, including awareness\, relationships\, and communication. This will complete the discussion started in our June session\, but previous attendances is not required to come to this one. All are welcome!
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/fyi-series-emotional-intelligence-in-everyday-life-building-awareness-connection-and-intentional-communication/
LOCATION:DPL Community Room\, 504 Cherry St.\, NE\, Decatur\, 35601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T185206Z
CREATED:20260820T171959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T185206Z
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SUMMARY:Happily Ever After at DPL
DESCRIPTION:*Registration is REQUIRED for this free program*  THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.  \nLearn about romance from the local authors who write it\,get free swag\, and maybe win a door prize!
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/happily-ever-after-at-dpl/
LOCATION:DPL Community Room\, 504 Cherry St.\, NE\, Decatur\, 35601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260812T205827Z
CREATED:20260812T162323Z
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UID:10001760-1788955200-1788962400@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:FYI Series - AUTHOR TALK:  Travel Books & More
DESCRIPTION:with Connie Pearson \n\n\n\nConnie Pearson has authored 6 books\, including her latest Take the Drive on 65: Where Every Exit Has a Story and 100 Things To Do in Huntsville and North Alabama Before You Die. She will talk about her books\, answer questions\, and have books available for purchase. \nConnect with her on Facebook and visit her website.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/author-talk-travel-books-more/
LOCATION:DPL Community Room\, 504 Cherry St.\, NE\, Decatur\, 35601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T223310Z
CREATED:20260826T223310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T223310Z
UID:10001782-1790589600-1794067200@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:44th Annual Quilt Show
DESCRIPTION:The Quilt Show is on display during regular library hours: \n\n\n\nMonday – Thursday\, 10am – 6pm; Friday\, 10am – 5pm; & Saturday\, 10am – 4pm; Sunday\, CLOSED \nVote for your favorite through Monday\, Oct. 26th (6pm).  \nViewers’ Choice winner ribbons will be placed on Tuesday\, October 27th. \n 
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/44th-annual-quilt-show/
LOCATION:Decatur Public Library\, 504 Cherry Street NE\, Decatur\, AL\, 35601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Children age 8+,Teens,Tweens & Teens (ages 11-17)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T222008Z
CREATED:20260825T221842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T222008Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch & Signing with Alicia Hunter Pace
DESCRIPTION:Alicial Hunter Pace (the writing team of Jean Hovey & Stephanie Jones) will launch the first book in their new paranormal series set in the fictional Angel Bayou\, “where the gumbo is spicy\, the ghosts are stubborn\, and love has a way of getting the last word.” This new series is “humorous small-town paranormal romance with a Southern kick” from USA Today bestselling author Alicia Hunter Pace. \nBooks will be available for purchase at the event through Brown Books & More. \nLearn more.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/book-launch-signing-with-alicia-hunter-pace/
LOCATION:Decatur Public Library-Main Area
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T223615Z
CREATED:20260826T223615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T223615Z
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SUMMARY:Hand-Quilting Demos
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the seating area at DPL to see how quilts are created by hand. \nThis is a come-and-go event\, so stop by for a few minutes or stay a while.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/hand-quilting-demos/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Decatur Public Library-Main Area
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children age 8+,Tweens & Teens (ages 11-17)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260930T220442Z
CREATED:20260826T224005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T220442Z
UID:10001786-1791460800-1791468000@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:Alabama Quilts and Their Stories
DESCRIPTION:Alabama is filled with beautiful quilts\, old and new\, each with their own story. Using quilts as a medium\, Beth will discuss the people and places that make up the fabric of the state.  \nPresented by Beth Hunter from the Alabama Historical Association.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/alabama-quilts-and-their-stories/
LOCATION:DPL Training Center\, 504 Cherry Street NE\, Decatur\, AL
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T223615Z
CREATED:20260826T223615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T223615Z
UID:10001784-1791972000-1791993600@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:Hand-Quilting Demos
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the seating area at DPL to see how quilts are created by hand. \nThis is a come-and-go event\, so stop by for a few minutes or stay a while.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/hand-quilting-demos/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Decatur Public Library-Main Area
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children age 8+,Tweens & Teens (ages 11-17)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260820T172800Z
CREATED:20260820T172800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T172800Z
UID:10001780-1792171800-1792177200@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:Book Talk: "That Cemetery Lady" Mollie Smith Waters
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a book talk with Mollie Smith Waters\, author of Historic Resting Places of Alabama.  Click here for more details.  \nBooks will be available for purchase on-site\, courtesy of Brown Books & More.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/book-talk-that-cemetery-lady-mollie-smith-waters/
LOCATION:Decatur Public Library-Main Area
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T223615Z
CREATED:20260826T223615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T223615Z
UID:10001785-1792576800-1792598400@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:Hand-Quilting Demos
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the seating area at DPL to see how quilts are created by hand. \nThis is a come-and-go event\, so stop by for a few minutes or stay a while.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/hand-quilting-demos/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Decatur Public Library-Main Area
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children age 8+,Tweens & Teens (ages 11-17)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T183000
DTSTAMP:20261014T151623Z
CREATED:20261014T151623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T151623Z
UID:10001825-1793035800-1793039400@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:What is Día de los Muertos?
DESCRIPTION:This program will introduce you to Corazón & Cultura (Heart and Culture) and explore the meaning behind Día de los Muertos\, including why and how it is celebrated.  \nYou will learn about the traditional ofrenda (offering)\, the significance of each item and how these meaningful traditions help families honor and remember loved ones who have passed. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions. \nAll ages are welcome to this free\, educational\, and engaging event.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/what-is-dia-de-los-muertos/
LOCATION:Decatur Public Library-Main Area
CATEGORIES:Adults,Ages 3 - 5 & their adults,Babies & their caregivers,Children,Children age 8+,Family Programming,Teens,Toddlers (ages 1-4),Tweens & Teens (ages 11-17)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T210000
DTSTAMP:20261006T150704Z
CREATED:20261006T150704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T150704Z
UID:10001809-1793638800-1793653200@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:DPL Outreach - Día de Los Muertos
DESCRIPTION:DPL is excited to be a part of this.  Be sure to look for us at the festival!\n\n DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS — DOWNTOWN DECATUR  November 2\, 2026 | 5 PM–9 PM\nCorazón y Cultura invites our ENTIRE community — toda nuestra comunidad — to join us for one of Downtown Decatur’s most meaningful cultural traditions \nDía de los Muertos is more than a festival… It is a moment to remember\, honor\, learn\, celebrate and come together…\nWhether this tradition has been part of your family for generations or you’ve simply wondered what Día de los Muertos is truly about\, we welcome you…\n Experience traditional and local vendors Enjoy delicious food Listen to live music Experience our Catrina Contest Cheer on our signature Dance Contest Bring the little ones to our Kid Zone Visit our Community Altar and bring a photo of a loved one — or even a beloved pet — who is no longer with us\nAnd please make time to step inside the Alabama Center for the Arts  Students from schools throughout Decatur City will have beautiful altars on display that they designed and created themselves… Walk through\, admire their work and see how our younger generations are learning about and honoring this beautiful tradition…\nThis is what makes Día de los Muertos in Downtown Decatur so special…\nIt’s not simply an event to attend… It is a place where memories are shared\, loved ones are remembered\, culture is celebrated and neighbors who may know nothing about this tradition are welcomed in to learn…\nBring your familia… Bring your friends… Bring a photograph… Bring a memory \nCome spend the evening with us and experience the one-of-a-kind Día de los Muertos festival that Downtown Decatur has come to know and love…\nTodos son bienvenidos  Everyone is welcome…\n Downtown Decatur November 2\, 2026 5 PM–9 PM\nConnecting Hearts\, Honoring Heritage…Conectando Corazones\, Honrando Nuestra Herencia…
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/dpl-outreach-dia-de-los-muertos/
LOCATION:Downtown Decatur
CATEGORIES:Adults,Ages 3 - 5 & their adults,Babies & their caregivers,Children,Children age 8+,Family Programming,Special Needs Community,Teens,Toddlers (ages 1-4),Tweens & Teens (ages 11-17)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T162755Z
CREATED:20260903T162755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T162755Z
UID:10001787-1793887200-1793890800@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:Author Talk with Alys Locke
DESCRIPTION:Author Alys Locke will talk about her latest release\, Raynor and Rose\, and her first year as an author of contemporary romance stories.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/author-talk-with-alys-locke/
LOCATION:DPL Community Room\, 504 Cherry St.\, NE\, Decatur\, 35601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T140000
DTSTAMP:20261013T152818Z
CREATED:20261013T152818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T152818Z
UID:10001811-1795003200-1795010400@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:FYI Series - Holiday Peace: Taking Care of Your Mental Health During the Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:The holidays can bring a lot of joy\, but they can also come with stress\, family pressures\, grief\, loneliness\, financial worries\, and the feeling that we have to do it all. During our time together\, we’ll talk about practical and realistic ways to care for our mental and emotional well-being throughout the season. We’ll touch on setting healthy boundaries\, managing expectations\, working through difficult emotions\, and giving ourselves permission to slow down and experience the holidays in a way that feels healthy and meaningful. \nAll adults are welcome to this free program. \nJetaun Bailey\, LPC-S\, CSC is a doctorate-level counselor\, assessor\, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor\, certified school counselor\, and college professor who provides community-based mental health services focused on emotional wellness\, stress\, and prevention. As part of her community work\, she provides contract counseling through the Family Matters Grant\, a prevention initiative funded through the Children’s Trust Fund of Alabama and locally housed under Decatur Youth Services\, offering confidential\, no-cost preventive counseling to individuals and families in the community.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/fyi-series-holiday-peace-taking-care-of-your-mental-health-during-the-holiday-season/
LOCATION:DPL Community Room\, 504 Cherry St.\, NE\, Decatur\, 35601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T181318Z
CREATED:20261015T181245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T181318Z
UID:10001829-1795428000-1797613200@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:DPL's 2nd Annual Crane Photo Contest-Submissions Accepted
DESCRIPTION:This contest is for adults (18+). \nIf you’ve taken a photograph of a crane (sandhill or whooping) in North Alabama in the past year\, you can enter of Crane Photo Contest.  Photos will be judged by a panel of photographers on originality\, composition\, technical skill\, and impact. \nIf you are interested you can find the complete submission guidelines at www.myDPL.org/cranes.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/dpls-2nd-annual-crane-photo-contest-submissions-accepted/
LOCATION:DPL Marketing & Outreach Office
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270212T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T180154Z
CREATED:20261015T180154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T180154Z
UID:10001828-1797584400-1802451600@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:DPL's StoryWalk at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Take a walk on the Atkeson Cypress Trail at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and read a story!  Fam: The Remarkable Story of a Canada Goose Adopted by Sandhill Cranes by Martha Harding and Gary Noren\, will be on display on the Trail during Refuge open hours.  *The Refuge is CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Day\, and New Years Day.* \nThe StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Feguson and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier Vermont.  StoryWalk is a regstered service mark owned by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/dpls-storywalk-at-wheeler-national-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge\, 3121 Visitor Center Road\, Decatur\, AL\, 35603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Ages 3 - 5 & their adults,Babies & their caregivers,Children,Children age 8+,Family Programming,Festival of the Cranes at DPL,Special Needs Community,Teens,Toddlers (ages 1-4),Tweens & Teens (ages 11-17)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270114T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T182012Z
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SUMMARY:DPL's 2nd Annual Crane Photo Contest-Voting Open
DESCRIPTION:Stop by during library hours and vote for your favorite Crane Photograph.  They will be in the display cases at each entrance. \nThe photos will be on display until January 30\, 2027\, but voting will end on Jan. 14th.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/dpls-2nd-annual-crane-photo-contest-voting-open/
LOCATION:Decatur Public Library-Main Area
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Hope at DPL
DESCRIPTION:Come to DPL and meet Hope\, the mascot for the International Crane Foundation. 
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/meet-greet-with-hope-at-dpl/
LOCATION:Decatur Public Library\, 504 Cherry Street NE\, Decatur\, AL\, 35601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Ages 3 - 5 & their adults,Babies & their caregivers,Children,Children age 8+,Family Programming,Festival of the Cranes at DPL,Teens,Toddlers (ages 1-4),Tweens & Teens (ages 11-17)
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