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 OR 217-421-9741.

Book Lists for Kids

Lists of kids' books, DVDs and music CDs covering all sorts of genres and subjects

Come & Play!

So many fun things to play with at the library every day!

Homeschool Help

Library resources, services, and links for homeschool families

Folktale Friday

Folktales from around the world, retold by our children's staff

Fiero Code

Introducing Fiero Code: A New Chapter in Coding Education at Decatur Public Library

Memorial Health Family Mental Health Kits

Mental health wellness kits will be available to check out at the Decatur Public Library as part of a regional community health initiative through Memorial Health. The kits are designed for ages 3 through adult and include books, worksheets, coloring pages, resource lists & more.

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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