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Summer Reading Programs

This Saturday is the end of the Summer Reading Programs, so if you are participating in the teen or adult programs, you need to get any cards you still have to the library asap! Winners of the drawing...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:23:00 GMT

Consumer Reports Online

The library now has Consumer Reports Online! If you're looking for more information about a product before you decide to buy and want the latest comparisons by Consumer Reports, stop by the library an...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:32:00 GMT

New Decatur Public Library Blog

The library has finally joined the blog movement and started our own blog! If you're participating in the summer reading program, commenting on the blog counts as a punch on your reading cards!You can...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:06:00 GMT

The Best of Sinatra, Mozart, and Ella Fitzgerald Live

Don't forget about our concert this Saturday, May 15th, at the library at 5:00pm! A few tickets are still available at the reference desk if you haven't picked yours up yet!Also keep a lookout for our...
Posted by on Tue, 11 May 2010 17:56:00 GMT

Crime Scene Investigation Monday 4/19

Decatur Public Library presents: Illinois State Police Crime Scene InvestigationMonday, April 19th at 1:00pm. The hit television series "CSI" has brought attention to the science of crime scene invest...
Posted by on Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:24:00 GMT

Last Chance for Tax Assistance!

This week is your last chance to have the Center for Economic Progress, in connection with Dove, Inc., help you file your taxes. Saturday 4/10 9:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday 4/13 from 5:30 -8:00pm, and Thursd...
Posted by on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:35:00 GMT

Learn to Knit at the Library

Next Saturday, March 13 at 2:00pm, teens can learn basic knitting techniques from Children's Librarian, Amanda Young! Registration is limited, and participants will receive a free set of knitting need...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:41:00 GMT

Stamp it Out! Program 2/24

Stamp it out!Wednesday, February 246:30pmPresented by: Judi Carpenter, Stampin' Up! demonstratorLearn about the hottest new craft trend: STAMPING. Judi Carpenter will show you rubber stamping basics a...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:27:00 GMT

Upcoming Movie Events at the Library!

This Saturday (2/13), just for teens, we're having a zombie movie marathon starting at 10 am in the Children's auditorium! Please let us know if you're going to be there!Also, next Thursday (2/18) at ...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:41:00 GMT

Family Movie Saturday!

Join us at the library for some family time this Saturday, 1/23 @ 3:00pm, children's auditorium upstairs. We're showing "The Muppets Take Manhattan" this weekend! Free admission and free popcorn!
Posted by on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:53:00 GMT