October 27, 2020
Honored Youngsters Help Foster Love of Reading Among Peers
Reader of the Week helps kids show pride in their accomplishment and the parents see a boost in the children’s reading.
Programs News
September 14, 2020
Decatur Library Providing Resources to Parents, Teachers and Daycare Providers
The Decatur Library has new services that they are providing for parents, teachers and daycare providers during this unusual start to the new school year.
September 03, 2020
Folk Tale Friday
Every week, a member of the staff will choose a folk tale from somewhere around the world and tell the story, complete with costumes and props.
July 31, 2020
Another Perspective
Kabedi Mulomede and Kaream Williams moderated a new middle school book club through the Decatur Public Library focused on conversations about race. The first book, "Harbor Me," by Jacqueline Woodson, was the topic on Wednesday, with the children attending via video conference.
June 17, 2020
Check it Out: Decatur Public Library Reopening in Phases
"Open again for limited hours under the COVID-19 restrictions of the state, the library had a line waiting outside for its opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning."
June 12, 2020
Through COVID-19 Closures, Libraries Take Book Clubs Virtual
Decatur Public Library's Alissa Henkel was interviewed for an article in the Library Journal.
May 29, 2020
Summer Reading Programs
Decatur Public Library and most other libraries are moving their summer reading programs online in the face of the COVID-19 shutdowns.
May 21, 2020
Rodney Davis Visits DPL
The last day the library was open prior to COVID-19 closing, the Decatur Public Library played host to Rep. Rodney Davis.
May 13, 2020
Virtual Book Clubs Keep Adults Reading
Though you can’t go inside a library right now, there are plenty of ways to enjoy books and the many other services libraries offer.
May 12, 2020