
Children's Summer Reading Challenge 2025
Register now -- starts May 27!
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 OR 217-421-9741.
Register now -- starts May 27!
Upcoming events for kids at DPL
A program to start the love of reading early.
Lists of kids' books, DVDs and music CDs covering all sorts of genres and subjects
So many fun things to play with at the library every day!
Now booking school programs!
Library resources, services, and links for homeschool families
E-books, audiobooks, movies & more for kids you can access with your DPL card
Folktales from around the world, retold by our children's staff
Bring your students to the library for a customized field trip.
Several ways busy parents and teachers can find and request books
Check out an entire bag of books and other resources for use with younger children.
Categories of books typically required for children's lit classes
Introducing Fiero Code: A New Chapter in Coding Education at Decatur Public Library
Questions? Email the library at childrens@decaturlibrary.org, message us via Facebook Messenger, or call the Children's Desk M - Sa 217-424-2900 ext. 5 during regular business hours.
How old does my child have to be to play in the Children's Section while I'm downstairs in the Adult Section? Or to come to the library on their own? Please check our Unattended Child Policy that specifically addresses those questions.
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