Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where are you located?
Click here for a Map
From Hwy 31 (traveling south)
- Go past Church Street and the Decatur Chamber of Commerce on the right.
- Turn right onto Lee St NE (If you pass Zaxby’s on the right, you’ve gone too far.)
- After turning onto Lee Street, immediately turn right into the Decatur Public Library parking lot.
From Hwy 31 (traveling north)
- Turn left onto Lee St NE (If you pass Mi Hacienda Mexican Restaurant or Jack’s on the right, you’ve gone too far).
- After turning onto Lee Street, immediately turn right into the Decatur Public Library parking lot.
What hours are you open?
Our building is open:
Monday – Thursday:Â 10am – 6pm
Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: BUILDING CLOSED
How many items am I allowed to check out?
You may check out up to 5 DVDs and 5 audio books per card. There is a checkout limit of 50 items per library card.
How do I renew items?
Items may be renewed in person, by phone, or online.
LIMIT: 2 renewals per item. Items cannot be renewed if they are on reserve for someone else or if they are more than 14 days overdue.
- To renew an item in person, present library card at the Public Services desk.
- To renew by phone, you will need to supply your library card number.
- To renew online, go to the online catalog and click My Account. Enter your library card number and PIN (the default PIN is the last four digits of your card number and can be changed after signing in). This will bring up a record of what is checked out. Check the boxes next to the items you wish to renew and click “Renew “.
Can you get material from other libraries?
Yes. Books, articles, and microfilm are available through Interlibrary Loan. Call Heather at 353-2993 extension 117. The cost per item is : Books $3.00, Articles 1-10 pages $1.00, more than 10, 10 cents per page. Microfilm–Cost of postage. Have your library card ready.
How do I log on to a public computer?
We currently have 5 adult and 0 children’s public computers with internet access and Microsoft Office 2013 applications. They also allow access to services such as the Alabama Virtual Library, and ebooks through CamelliaNet, Hoopla and Tumblebooks.  We also have ABCmouse, Ancestry Library edition, & Chilton manuals available on our computers for free use.
If you have a current library card from Decatur you simply enter your card number on any available computer. Exceptions include expired cards and cards with fines exceeding $5.00. Each patron is allowed up to one hour of computer access per day, although we cannot guarantee computer availability.
How much do copies cost?
Copies cost 20¢ per page (available in black and white only).  Black and white printouts from the computers are also 20¢ per page (color printouts are available for $1 per page).
Do you have a public fax machine?
Not at the present time.
What’s the Community Room?
Click here for community room information.
If you have any other comments, questions, or suggestions please call us at 256-353-2993 or email public@myDPL.org.
What’s the PIN number for my library card?
Your PIN is the last four digits of your card number.