Decatur Public Library

504 Cherry Street
Decatur, Al 35601

Currently Closed

IF YOU NEED HELP

Hands Across Decatur Path Forward Center: Never look down on others – unless you are lifting them up.
When is 988 Lifeline Chat Available? The 988 Lifeline Chat services is available 24/7. If you have trouble connecting to the chat service, we encourage you to call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. ¡Los servicios de mensajes de texto y chat del 988 ya ESTÁN DISPONIBLES EN ESPAÑOL! 988 LÍNEA DE PREVENCION DEL SUICIDIO Y CRISIS.
Neighborhood Christian Center 619 Banks Street NE Decatur AL 35601 Neighbors Day: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am – 11am.
Need a ride? NARCOG: Positively impacting people and communities. North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments. Schedule a ride by calling 256 580-2088.
SEVEDA: Supporting Every Victim Encountering Domestic Abuse
Legal Services Alabama: Justice, Fairness, Hope. Better Together – Free, client-centered legal aid for Alabama. English: 866-456-4995; Spanish: 888-835-3505.
Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) Helping People. Changing Lives. America’s Poverty Fighting Network offering: rent assistance, utilities help, many more services!
Committee on Church Cooperation, Decatur, AL. Free groceries to those in need, clothing closet, & Rummage Sales.
Crisis Services of North Alabama HELPline 256-716-1000
2-1-1 WE ARE HERE FOR YOU. Help Starts Here. Dialing 2-1-1 connects you to a trained operator 24/7 that has access to a comprehensive database with a multitude of services in your community. Dial 2-1-1 or 888-421-1266.
Holding your hand every step of the way. Free Mammogram (with a follow-up), pap-smear (with routine follow-up), further testing (for those who need it); cancer treatment (for those who need it). If you are age 40 to 64, have no insurance and a low income, you may qualify for the Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. Breast and cervical cancer screening saves lives. Alabama Public Health. For referral or more information, scan the QR code, call 1-877-252-3324, or visit alabamapublichealth.gov/bandc
Morgan County Child Advocacy Center: Helping and Healing Children
Feeding Families: 373 Mt. Tabor Rd., Hartselle, AL. Food pantry, pet pantry, hygiene & laundry supplies ON SELECT DAYS/TIMES for families in Morgan, Cullman, Madison, Limestone, Marshall, & Lawrence counties.

BOOKISH FUN

Libby Life - for your love of books and reading. The new blog for readers: libbylife.com. Libby at Decatur Public Library.
Heart Of Dixie Fiction Writers
The Loop – The Official Hoopla Blog. Tap into Discovery. Read, listen, and watch with your Library Card. hoopladigital.com. hoopla at Decatur Public Library.

EDUCATION & CAREER

prepare for the polls. visit alabamavotes.gov. find your polling location. view your sample ballot. get out to vote.
Celebrating American Historical Holidays – The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
Got gardening questions? Call the Master Gardeners helpline: 1-877-ALA-GROW (1-877-252-4769)
Alabama Career Center System: On-The-Job Training & Work-Based Learning Apprenticeships
United Way of Morgan County presents Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: Dream More, Learn More, Care More, Be More.
Digitallearn.Org – Use A Computer to Do Almost Anything! Self-Paced, DIY Computer Courses In: Basics (Email, Search Engines, Getting Started); Being Safe Online (Passwords, Scams, Privacy); Job Skills (Creating Resumes, Online Job Searching); Being Productive (MS Word, Excel, Budges, Online Health Info); Connecting With Others (Basics Of Video Conference, Intro To Facebook); & More!

FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

Turner Surles – Join Our Seniors! Fun Crafts, Exercise & Dance, Bingo. Join Our Senior Programming: 256-341-4980.
Five Star Food On A Styrofoam Plate: Decatur Senior Center Plate Lunches - $8, Including Drink And Dessert. Full Casseroles Available In Different Sizes. Meals And Casseroles Are Available To Anyone In The Community. You Don’t Have To Be Retired To Enjoy All This Goodness! Call By 10am To Order Your Carryouts. 256-355-7275. Visit Facebook “Decatur Alabama Senior Activity Center” For Current Week’s Menu.
Apply Today: Senior Farmers Market Vouchers. 256-355-4515 Or 1-800-243-5463. Supported By Narcog And Sweet Grown Alabama.

AREA  ATTRACTIONS  &  ACTIVITIES

Scottsboro Boys - CEOTA Civil Rights Museum, Decatur, Alabama
Historic Somerville Courthouse
Positively Decatur
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Farmer's Market Decatur-Morgan County. Welcome to the Table.
The Princess Theatre
Delano Park is Now a Level 1 Accredited Arboretum! ArbNet accredited arboretum level 1.
Find your flow. Decatur, AL-Morgan County Tourism
Carnegie Visual Arts Center