DPL Kids
Whether you're online, at home, at school, or anywhere else, our dedicated children's staff is here to help you connect with just the right books, movies, and digital resources to meet the needs of families, teachers, and kids from infants to teens. Explore the links here, or just call our Children's Desk any time the library is open at 217-424-2900 ext. 5.
Cooks + Books
Join us from home for fun family cooking experiences centered around books!
Read with the Pawprint Ministries Dogs
Read with the Pawprint Ministries Dogs
KIDS Talk Books
Kids 3rd-8th grade -- join us to talk books!
Book Lists for Kids
Lists of kids' books, DVDs and music CDs covering all sorts of genres and subjects
Book Talk Time
Book recommendations from our Children's staff
Miss Humblebee's Academy
An interactive learning program for children ages three to six, designed to develop kindergarten readiness
E-books and Audiobooks for Kids
Lists of e-books and digital audiobooks for kids, organized by subject and genre
Online Library Resources
E-books, audiobooks, tutoring & more for kids you can access with your DPL card
Help for Busy Teachers & Parents
Several ways busy parents and teachers can find and request books
Folktale Friday
Folktales from around the world, retold by our children's staff
Homeschool Help
Library resources, services, and links for homeschool families
READiculous
Making books come alive through story-acting! Click to see links to program videos.
Questions? Email the library at info@decaturlibrary.org, message us via Facebook Messenger, or call the Children's Desk M - F 217-424-2900 ext. 5 during regular business hours.
Upcoming Children's Events
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July 016:00pm - 6:20pm
Read with the Pawprint Ministry Dogs
Practice your reading with a furry friend. For kids K through 8th grade.
Madden Auditorium -
July 016:30pm - 6:50pm
Read with the Pawprint Ministry Dogs
Practice your reading with a furry friend. For kids K through 8th grade.
Madden Auditorium -
July 109:30am - 12:30pm
