Decatur Public Library

Phone 256-340-5780
Website http://www.myDPL.org/summerreads

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  • FYI Series – Mental Health Matters: Reducing Stigma & Promoting Mental Wellness

    FYI Series
    DPL Community Room 504 Cherry St., NE, Decatur, United States

    presented by Jetaun Bailey, LPC-S, CSC May is recognized as National Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, a time dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma,and promoting mental wellness across communities. From 10am – 11:30am, Dr. Bailey will be set up in the library with books, informational resources, and small giveaways that patrons can take with […]

  • DPL Summer Reads Kick-off Event

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

    Kids up to age 15 can pick-up a DPL Summer Reads goodie bag (while supplies last). The bag includes: A free book about dinosaurs Reading app & registration info A summer calendar & prize information myDPL.org/SummerReads  

  • LEGO Morning

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

    The challenge for this session is to create something with a Spring theme.  Build some of your favorite things about Spring using DPL’s collection of LEGO bricks. All ages are welcome.

  • DPL Story Time: Dirt

    Story Time
    DPL Youth Services room 504 Cherry Street Northeast, Decatur, AL, United States

    In Story Time, we say poems and read stories around a theme, and this session’s theme is DIRT! After Story Time, we will make pet rocks. Children of all ages are welcome!

  • Book Babies

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

    Book Babies is story time for babies from birth to age 3 and their adults. We do bouncing rhymes and sing songs. This summer, we will focus on different dino books each week.   This week, we’ll read books by Jane Yolen. After story time, we will do a hand painting activity to decorate our room.  […]

  • FYI Series: Little Known History of Martha Washington’s Life and Times

    FYI Series
    DPL Community Room 504 Cherry St., NE, Decatur, United States

    presented by Betty Bolté Did you know that the eighteenth century was a time of innovation and discovery? Martha Washington saw a lot of interesting, entertaining, and surprising events and exhibits during her life though most people are unaware of them. Author Betty Bolté will share some of the rather surprising events and innovations Martha witnessed […]

  • Tweens & Teens: Excavation

    Tweens & Teens Event
    Story Hour Room 504 Cherry Street Northeast, Decatur, AL, United States

    Kids ages 12 - 17 are invited to learn about archaeology in a fun way. We will excavate containers of dirt to see what we find, do a cookie excavation, and a grid drawing.

  • DPL Story Time: Bones

    Story Time
    DPL Youth Services room 504 Cherry Street Northeast, Decatur, AL, United States

    In Story Time, we say poems and read stories around a theme, and this session’s theme is BONES! After Story Time, we will have play time with dinosaur “bones”. Children of all ages are welcome!

  • Book Babies

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

    Book Babies is story time for babies from birth to age 3 and their adults. We do bouncing rhymes and sing songs. This summer, we will focus on different dino books each week. This week, we’ll read books by Ryan T. Higgins. After story time we will have a Penelope Rex coloring sheet.

  • Caring for your Chompers: Children’s Dental Health

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

    presented by Tatum Gamble Have a kid who is hesitant about going to the dentist?  This program is the perfect opportunity to help them conquer their fear! Come learn all about kids’ dental health with Registered Dental Hygienist and Dental Health Educator Tatum Gamble, with Alabama Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics. Program designed for 2 years […]

  • DPL’s StoryWalk® at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

    DPL’s StoryWalk® at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
    Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge 3121 Visitor Center Road, Decatur, AL, United States

    Take a walk on the Atkeson Cypress Trail at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and read Trunk goes Thunk!   Written by Heather Morris with Art by Chantelle & Burgen Thorne Available during Refuge open hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00am - 4:00pm, CLOSED Sunday & Monday CLOSED June 19th & July 4th The StoryWalk® Project was created […]