• 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • FYI Series: Have You Ever Truly Loved Yourself?

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

    presented by Jetaun Bailey, LPC-S, CSC This is the final session of our series exploring anxiety.  In previous sessions, we’ve discussed anxiety and perfectionism and how they can impact peace, spirituality, love, and forgiveness.  This presentation will bring it all together by focusing on our relationship with ourselves and how self-compassion can help shift those patterns.  All are welcome and […]

  • FYI Series: Radon Basics

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

    with Nick Swindall & Jessica Morris  from the Office of Radiation Control Nick Swindall, Director, and Jessica Morris, Program Coordinator, for the Office of Radiation Control at the Alabama Department of Public Health will present this program about Radon gas.  The Alabama Radon Program seeks to educate and provide resources to the communities in Alabama to learn […]

  • LEGO Hour: Easter

    LEGO Event
    DPL Community Room 504 Cherry St., NE, Decatur, United States

    Kids of all ages are welcome to come-and-go to build something fantastic with our LEGO® bricks. This month’s challenge: build something with an Easter theme!

  • FYI Series: WHEN PERFECT ISN’T PEACE – How Perfectionism Fuels Anxiety and Blocks the Spiritual Practice of Love and Forgiveness

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

    presented by Jetaun Bailey, LPC-S, CSC This session will explore how perfectionism fuels anxiety through fear of failure, shame, and harsh self-criticism.   The goal is to provide both psychological insight and practical, non-denominational, spiritual tools so participants leave feeling empowered and reconnected to inner peace. Complete information here.

  • LEGO Hour: St. Patrick’s Day

    LEGO Event
    DPL Community Room 504 Cherry St., NE, Decatur, United States

    Kids of all ages are welcome to come-and-go to build something fantastic with our LEGO® bricks. This month’s challenge: build something green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!  

  • Discovering Mary Katharine Goddard

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

    presented by author Betty Bolté Discover the woman who printed the first edition of the Declaration of Independence with the names of the signers.  The Continental Congress commissioned this edition in 1777.   She signed her name to the bottom of the document as the printer.  Come learn about the person behind the persona of Mary […]

  • Afternoon Story Time

    Story Time
    DPL Community Room 504 Cherry St., NE, Decatur, United States

    Afternoon Story Time is designed for school-aged kids, so they can unwind after school with fun stories.  This  month Ms. Brittany will read winter books!  

  • LEGO Morning

    LEGO Event
    DPL Community Room 504 Cherry St., NE, Decatur, United States

    Kids of all ages are welcome to come-and-go to build something fantastic with our LEGO® bricks!