The Decatur Public Library fosters community growth by delivering free access to enriching and entertaining resources, engaging programs, and a supportive, welcoming space for all.

Whether you are looking to attend a class or event, socialize with friends, borrow from our extensive collection of books and movies, or use our computers and databases, the opportunities are endless …

Hours Library Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday: Closed Local History Room Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday: By Appointment Only …

We have a wealth of online resources, educational and entertaining, that you can access with your smartphone, tablet, or computer from home with your Decatur Public Library card.

Naturally, being the library, we have access to all kinds of information, so we can answer almost any question! Please feel free to reach out to us by stopping by, giving us a call at 217-424-2900, or …

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We had 51 different kids' programs at the library this summer, with a total of 3,156 people in attendance (up 16% from 2024). Check out these photos of all the fun we had at the library this summer.

Decatur Public Library has all the entertainment and learning resources you need, accessible not only from within library but also from the comfort of your home!

If you already created a Beanstack account for any of our other annual challenges, you can sign in with the same email, and just enroll in the Anniversary Reading Challenge. If NOT using Beanstack, you …