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  • OUTREACH – Produce Distribution

    OUTREACH EVENT
    Wesley Methodist Church 1211 Westmead Street SW, Decatur, al

    The Food Bank of North Alabama will give away free fresh fruits and vegetables to members of the public.    Lunch will be provided.

  • OUTREACH – DPL at the Farmer’s Market

    OUTREACH EVENT
    Morgan County/Decatur Farmers Market 211 1st Ave SE, Decatur, AL, United States

    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.)

  • DPL Summer Reads FINALE: Journey to the Center of the Earth

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

    presented by The Science Guys Join us as we travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible! Unearth the story of our planet through interactive elements that explore planetary motion, the elements, changes over time, and eruptions.

  • 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 […]

  • Story Time: Letters of the Week – Aa & Bb

    Story Time
    Decatur Public Library Youth Services Room 504 Cherry St. NE, Decatur

    In Story Time, we sing songs, say poems, and read books about a specific theme. We will also have an activity to go along with the theme. This month’s Story Time theme is all about reviewing the letters we learned before summer.   Children of all ages are welcome. All our programs are free and no […]

  • Book Babies: Community Helpers – Police Officers

    Book Babies
    DPL Youth Services Room 504 Cherry Street Northeast, Decatur, AL, United States

    Book Babies is a story time for babies from birth to 3 years old. Book Babies is a great way to encourage early literacy in our youngest readers. We sing songs, do bouncing rhymes, and read books. This month’s Book Babies theme is all about community helpers.  For this session we’ll talk about Police Officers. All […]

  • LEGO Morning

    LEGO Event
    DPL Youth Services Room 504 Cherry Street Northeast, Decatur, AL, United States

    At LEGO Morning, we have our LEGO bricks out in the Youth Services Room for kids of all ages to stop by and create a masterpiece at their leisure. All of our programs are free and no library card is required to attend.

  • Story Time: Letters of the Week – Cc & Dd

    Story Time
    Decatur Public Library Youth Services Room 504 Cherry St. NE, Decatur

    In Story Time, we sing songs, say poems, and read books about a specific theme. We will also have an activity to go along with the theme. This month’s Story Time theme is all about reviewing the letters we learned before summer.   Children of all ages are welcome. All our programs are free and no […]

  • Book Babies: Community Helpers – Firefighters

    Book Babies
    DPL Youth Services Room 504 Cherry Street Northeast, Decatur, AL, United States

    Book Babies is a story time for babies from birth to 3 years old. Book Babies is a great way to encourage early literacy in our youngest readers. We sing songs, do bouncing rhymes, and read books. This month’s Book Babies theme is all about community helpers.  For this session we’ll talk about Firefighters.  All of […]