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SUMMARY:LEGO Morning
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/lego-morning-2/
LOCATION:DPL Youth Services Room\, 504 Cherry Street Northeast\, Decatur\, AL\, 35601-1970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Tweens & Teens (ages 11-17)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T205613Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time: Letters of the Week - Ii & Jj
DESCRIPTION: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. \nChildren of all ages are welcome.  No library card is required to attend any of our programs. 
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/story-time-letters-of-the-week-ii-jj/
LOCATION:DPL Youth Services Room\, 504 Cherry Street Northeast\, Decatur\, AL\, 35601-1970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T222947Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest Story Time: Ms. Rachel*
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a Ms. Rachel fan in your life?  Join us for a special Ms. Rachel story time and sing-along\, courtesy of Magical Memories AL. \n*as portrayed by Magical Memories AL
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/special-guest-story-time-ms-rachel/
LOCATION:DPL Youth Services Room\, 504 Cherry Street Northeast\, Decatur\, AL\, 35601-1970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Babies & their caregivers,Children,Toddlers (ages 1-4)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T113000
DTSTAMP:20260824T205558Z
CREATED:20260720T220401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T205558Z
UID:10001755-1790245800-1790249400@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:Toddler Time: TOYS!
DESCRIPTION:Toddler Time is a time for toddlers to grow in their early literacy skills.  Toddler Time will meet twice a month and will always have either a craft\, activity or toy time. \nThis Toddler Time is all about toys and is designed for toddlers aged 1 – 4. (Older siblings and younger siblings are welcome\, but they need to understand that this is designed for ages 1-4.)  \n 
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/22194/
LOCATION:DPL Youth Services Room\, 504 Cherry Street Northeast\, Decatur\, AL\, 35601-1970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Toddlers (ages 1-4)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T143000
DTSTAMP:20260812T223414Z
CREATED:20260812T223414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T223414Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Story Time: Hispanic Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Story Time is designed for school-aged kids. We read stories to go along with the theme\, say poems\, and have an activity. \nThis month’s theme is a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month\, so we will read books by Hispanic authors.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/saturday-story-time-hispanic-heritage-month/
LOCATION:DPL Youth Services Room\, 504 Cherry Street Northeast\, Decatur\, AL\, 35601-1970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Babies & their caregivers,Children,Tweens & Teens (ages 11-17)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260812T223210Z
CREATED:20260812T223210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T223210Z
UID:10001777-1790505000-1790508600@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:Toddler Time: TOYS!
DESCRIPTION:Toddler Time is a time for toddlers to grow in their early literacy skills. \nThis Toddler Time is all about toys and is designed for toddlers aged 1 – 4.  (Older siblings and younger siblings are welcome\, but they need to understand that this is designed for ages 1-4.)
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/toddler-time-toys/
LOCATION:DPL Youth Services Room\, 504 Cherry Street Northeast\, Decatur\, AL\, 35601-1970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Toddlers (ages 1-4)
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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:20260929T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T205724Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T205724Z
UID:10001764-1790677800-1790679600@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:Story Time: Letters of the Week - Kk & Ll
DESCRIPTION: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. \nChildren of all ages are welcome.  No library card is required to attend any of our programs. 
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/story-time-letters-of-the-week-kk-ll/
LOCATION:DPL Youth Services Room\, 504 Cherry Street Northeast\, Decatur\, AL\, 35601-1970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260812T215108Z
CREATED:20260812T215108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T215108Z
UID:10001768-1790764200-1790766000@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:Book Babies: Community Helpers - Dentists
DESCRIPTION:Book Babies is a story time for babies from birth to 3 years old. This program is great way to encourage early literacy in our youngest reader. We sing songs\, do bouncing rhymes\, and read books. \nThis month’s Book Babies theme is all about our Community Helpers. \nAll our programs are free and no library card is required to attend.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/book-babies-community-helpers-dentists/
LOCATION:DPL Youth Services Room\, 504 Cherry Street Northeast\, Decatur\, AL\, 35601-1970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Babies & their caregivers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T222008Z
CREATED:20260825T221842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T222008Z
UID:10001781-1790875800-1790881200@mydpl.org
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
UID:10001783-1791367200-1791388800@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/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Decatur Public Library-Main Area
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children age 8+,Tweens & Teens (ages 11-17)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mydpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Quilt-Demos-WEB-front-page.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T224005Z
CREATED:20260826T224005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T224005Z
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 Society.
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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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: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;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20251215T181207Z
CREATED:20251215T181207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T181207Z
UID:10001477-1794355200-1794441599@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:DPL CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Decatur Public Library is CLOSED in observance of Veterans Day.  We will reopen  Thursday\, November 12th\, at 10am.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/dpl-closed-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTSTAMP:20251215T181455Z
CREATED:20251215T181455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T181455Z
UID:10001478-1795651200-1795823999@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:DPL CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Decatur Public Library is CLOSED Thursday\, November 26th\, and Friday\, November 27th\, in observance of Thanksgiving.  We will reopen Saturday\, November 28th\, at 10am.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/dpl-closed-14/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mydpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CLOSED-Thanksgiving.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261227
DTSTAMP:20251215T181810Z
CREATED:20251215T181738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T181810Z
UID:10001479-1798070400-1798329599@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:DPL CLOSED
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/dpl-closed-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261231T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261231T140000
DTSTAMP:20251215T182358Z
CREATED:20251215T182358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T182358Z
UID:10001481-1798711200-1798725600@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:DPL CLOSES AT 2PM
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/dpl-closes-at-2pm/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270103
DTSTAMP:20251215T182054Z
CREATED:20251215T182054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T182054Z
UID:10001480-1798761600-1798934399@mydpl.org
SUMMARY:DPL CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Decatur Public Library is CLOSED in observance of the New Year. We will reopen Monday\, January 4th\, at 10am.
URL:https://mydpl.org/event/dpl-closed-16/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mydpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CLOSED-New-Year.png
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