• 1000 Books Before Kindergarten GRADUATION

    DPL Youth Services room 504 Cherry Street Northeast, Decatur, AL, United States

    If your little one is taking part in our 1KBB4K program and has completed their 1000 books, you will need to turn in their reading sheets by July 21st in order to take part in this year’s graduation. For this ceremony, “graduates” will sing the Alphabet song, have a story time, and receive their certificates […]

  • FYI Series – Navigating Emotions in Real Time: Practical Tools for Regulation and Response

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

    presented by Jetaun Bailey, LPC-S, CSC This 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 […]

  • OUTREACH- DYS & DCS Back to School Jam

    OUTREACH EVENT
    Ingalls Harbor 701 Market St NW, Decatur, AL, United States

    We are kicking off the 2026–2027 school year in a big way, and you won't want to miss it.Decatur City Schools and Decatur Youth Services are teaming up to host our annual community celebration. Come out to enjoy an evening of music, games, food, and incredible resources designed to set our students up for a […]

  • FYI Series: Red, White, and Blue Devotional Book Talk

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

    with Becky Alexander Author 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 […]

  • FYI Series – Emotional Intelligence in Everyday Life: Building Awareness, Connection, and Intentional Communication

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

    presented by Jetaun Bailey, LPC-S, CSC This 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, […]

  • DPL CLOSED

    Decatur Public Library is CLOSED in observance of Labor Day.  We will reopen Tuesday, September 8th, at 10am.

  • Book Talk with “That Cemetery Lady”

    Decatur Public Library 504 Cherry Street NE, Decatur, AL, United States

    Decatur Public Library presents a book talk with Mollie Smith Waters, also known as 'That Cemetery Lady.'  She'll discuss her book Historical Resting Places of Alabama: Cemeteries and Graveyards Around the State.  Books will be available for purchase at the event through Brown Books & More. Learn more about the author and the book here.

  • DPL CLOSED

    Decatur Public Library is CLOSED in observance of Veterans Day.  We will reopen  Thursday, November 12th, at 10am.

  • DPL CLOSED

    Decatur Public Library is CLOSED Thursday, November 26th, and Friday, November 27th, in observance of Thanksgiving.  We will reopen Saturday, November 28th, at 10am.

  • DPL CLOSED

    Decatur Public Library is CLOSED Thursday, December 24th, Friday, December 25th, & Saturday December 26th, in observance of Christmas.  We will reopen Monday, December 28th, at 10am.  

  • DPL CLOSES AT 2PM

    Decatur Public Library will close at 2pm today for New Year's Eve.  We will be closed all day on Friday, January 1st, and Saturday, January 2nd, in observance of the new year.  We will reopen Monday, January 4th, at 10am.

  • DPL CLOSED

    Decatur Public Library is CLOSED in observance of the New Year. We will reopen Monday, January 4th, at 10am.