Decatur Public Library

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Story Time with Sprocket, the Huntsville Trash Pandas Mascot

Decatur Public Library Youth Services Room 504 Cherry St. NE, Decatur

This special event will feature story time, a baseball craft, and a photo op with Sprocket, the mascot for the Huntsville Trash Pandas!  All are welcome to this free program.  

“Wyoming Bones” Story Time with author Elden Walsec

Decatur Public Library Youth Services Room 504 Cherry St. NE, Decatur

Join author Elden Walseck for a special story time featuring his unofficial MinecraftTM character  “Wyoming Bones.” Designed with middle-grade readers in mind, but all are welcome. This event is part of DPL’s Readers & Writers Jubilee on June 10th.   CLICK HERE for complete details about the Readers & Writers Jubilee.      

“On the Border” Story Time with Evelia Serrato

Decatur Public Library Youth Services Room 504 Cherry St. NE, Decatur

In this special story time, Decatur City Schools FACT Bilingual Resource Coordinator Evelia Serrato will read the bilingual picture book My Town, Mi Pueblo.  This book tells the story of cousins from opposite sides of the border who visit each other’s towns and delight in their similarities and differences.  We’ll also have a craft that […]

“Juneteenth” Story Time with Peggy Towns

Decatur Public Library Youth Services Room 504 Cherry St. NE, Decatur

In this special story time, local historian and author Peggy Allen Towns will tell kids about the Juneteenth holiday and read the story book Juneteenth for Mazie.  We’ll also have a craft that ties in!  All are welcome!  

Book Babies: Zoo Animals #2

Decatur Public Library Youth Services Room 504 Cherry St. NE, Decatur

Book Babies is designed for children from birth to age 3.  We read short books, sing action songs, and participate in fingerplays around a theme.  In June our theme will be animals in the zoo! We’ll also have a simple craft or activity.  All are welcome!  

“All Are Welcome” Story Time with Tammy Abusaleem from Freddy’s

Decatur Public Library Youth Services Room 504 Cherry St. NE, Decatur

Special guest Tammy Abusaleem from Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will read stories about diversity and community. We’ll also have a coloring page and a game! All are welcome to this free event.  

“How to Say ‘I Love You'” Story Time

Decatur Public Library Youth Services Room 504 Cherry St. NE, Decatur

All children are invited to this story time about expressing love!   Ms. Mary will read stories and lead the kids in songs. There will also be a craft to go along with the stories.

Event Series Book Babies: Zoo Animals

Book Babies: Zoo Animals

Decatur Public Library Youth Services Room 504 Cherry St. NE, Decatur

Book Babies is designed for children from birth to age 3.  We read short books, sing action songs, and participate in fingerplays around a theme.  In June our theme will be animals in the zoo! We’ll also have a simple craft or activity.  All are welcome!  

LEGO Morning

Decatur Public Library Youth Services Room 504 Cherry St. NE, Decatur

On LEGO® Morning, we’ll have our LEGO® bricks out in the Youth Services room.  Kids can stop by and create at their leisure or take our challenge.  

Wheeler’s Wildlife Together with Ranger Daphne

Decatur Public Library Youth Services Room 504 Cherry St. NE, Decatur

Ranger Daphne Moland from Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge will talk about the “web of life”, or wild animals relationships with each other.  We’ll also have a coloring sheet and a craft!  All kids are welcome to this free event.  

Chicken Story Time with Suzanne Uptain from Zaxby’s

Decatur Public Library Youth Services Room 504 Cherry St. NE, Decatur

Special guest Suzanne Uptain from Zaxby’s will read stories featuring chickens! We’ll also have a cut & paste craft. All are welcome to this free event.  

“Make a Difference” Story Time with Bhakti Madhav

Decatur Public Library Youth Services Room 504 Cherry St. NE, Decatur

In this special story time, a retired DPL employee will tell kids about Indian culture and read the story book Manjhi Moves A Mountain.   We’ll also have a craft that ties in and a maze puzzle!  All are welcome!