504 Cherry Street
Decatur, Al 35601
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The Quilt Show is on display during regular library hours: Monday - Thursday, 10am - 6pm; Friday, 10am - 5pm; & Saturday, 10am - 4pm; Sunday, CLOSED Vote for your favorite through Monday, Oct. 26th (6pm). Viewers’ Choice winner ribbons will be placed on Tuesday, October 27th. |
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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. No library card is required to attend […] |
2 events,
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. This month’s Book Babies theme is all about our Community Helpers. All our programs are free and no library […] |
5 events,
a reading program for kids up to age 17 Read books. Get prizes. Scan the QR code to register and enter the program code: 1e0f1. Make sure to enter the correct birth date so you are in the right age group. If you have any questions, the Youth Services desk will be happy to help! 
Toddler Time is a time for toddlers to grow their early literacy skills. We will have songs, an activity, and a craft around our theme: Community Helpers! This program is designed for toddlers ages 1 - 4. 
At LEGO® Hour, we meet in the Community Room (upstairs) for a 45-minute build session. This month we challenge you to build your favorite thing about Halloween. At the end, you can show off your creation to the other builders (if you would like...no pressure!) 
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 […] |
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Come and meet a real community helper! Learn what a firefighter does, all about their special uniforms, and more! Presented by Decatur Fire and Rescue. |
3 events,
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, Story Time will be going through the alphabet. Children of all ages are welcome. |
5 events,
Join us in the seating area at DPL to see how quilts are created by hand. This is a come-and-go event, so stop by for a few minutes or stay a while. 
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 readers. We sing songs, do bouncing rhymes, and read books. This month’s Book Babies theme is all about our Community Helpers. 
Youth Book Club is for kids ages 8 and up. We discuss our books, have an activity, and receive our next book challenge. Kids should prepare for this book club by reading this month’s challenge: a spooky book or a book that makes you laugh. |
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Join us for a celebration of our favorite lovable old bear. We will have Story Time at 10:30am, and activities will be available all day. There is no better way to celebrate 100 years with Winnie the Pooh than at the library!
Join us for a celebration of our favorite lovable old bear. We will have Story Time at 10:30am, and activities will be available all day. There is no better way to celebrate 100 years with Winnie the Pooh than at the library!
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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. Presented by Beth Hunter from the Alabama Historical Association. |
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Ages 11 - 17 are invited to make a pumpkin out of popsicle sticks, which they can then doodle on to decorate. This gourd-geous craft time is one they won’t want to miss! |
3 events,
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, Story Time will be going through the alphabet. Children of all ages are welcome. |
4 events,
Join us in the seating area at DPL to see how quilts are created by hand. This is a come-and-go event, so stop by for a few minutes or stay a while. 
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 readers. We sing songs, do bouncing rhymes, and read books. This month’s Book Babies theme is all about our Community Helpers. |
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Join us for a book talk with Mollie Smith Waters, author of Historic Resting Places of Alabama. Click here for more details. Books will be available for purchase on-site, courtesy of Brown Books & More. |
3 events,
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. |
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4 events,
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, Story Time will be going through the alphabet. Children of all ages are welcome. 
DPL will be at Texas Roadhouse giving out candy and library info. Stop by and see us! |
4 events,
Join us in the seating area at DPL to see how quilts are created by hand. This is a come-and-go event, so stop by for a few minutes or stay a while. 
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 readers. We sing songs, do bouncing rhymes, and read books. This month’s Book Babies theme is all about our Community Helpers. |
3 events,
Saturday Story Time is designed for school-aged kids. We read stories to go along with the theme, say poems, and have an activity. This month’s theme is Halloween. |
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Join us for our annual Trick-or-Treat Train! We will start off with a not-so-spooky Halloween Story Time. After that, we will trick-or-treat throughout the library’s main area. Costumes are very much encouraged! Don’t forget to bring a bag or bucket for the goodies you’ll collect from the librarians. |
4 events,
Toddler Time is a time for toddlers to grow in their early literacy skills. This 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.) 
DPL will be at this event giving out candy and library information. Come and see us! What can you expect? Community Resources Program & Agency Information DIY weatherization tips Energy audits exhibits and most importantly.....CANDY! Want to participate or need more information? Angela Ingram, Energy Director 256-260-3116 Marilyn Millan, WX Resource Specialist 256-260-3115 |
