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New Year's Eve & New Year's Day

12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm to 01/01/2026 @ 11:45pm
Decatur, Geneva

Adams Public Library System will close early on New Year's Eve and will be closed on New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Decatur, Geneva
Description:

Adams Public Library System will close early on New Year's Eve and will be closed on New Year's Day.

LEGO Club

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet every Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet every Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

Crafty Kids

All Day
Children's Area at Geneva
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

New grab and go craft available each month on cart by front desk. Materials will also be available to construct the craft in the children's area of the library.

Library Branch: Geneva
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

New grab and go craft available each month on cart by front desk. Materials will also be available to construct the craft in the children's area of the library.

LEGO Club

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet every Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet every Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

LEGO Club

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Area at Geneva
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet monthly on the second Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet monthly on the second Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Vision Boarding for Beginners

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Mrs. Bee from 5:45 - 7:00 PM for our Vision Boarding for Beginners program!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Bee from 5:45 - 7:00 PM for our Vision Boarding for Beginners program!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

LEGO Club

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet every Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet every Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

Nature Storytimes

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Geneva
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to learn about the outdoors through stories, songs, and games with the Limberlost naturalist! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to learn about the outdoors through stories, songs, and games with the Limberlost naturalist! 

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Color Away the Cold

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Children’s Department to Color Away the Cold! We will have tons of coloring sheets and supplies for participants and a caregiver to come inside and warm up while exercising their creativity!

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Children’s Department to Color Away the Cold! We will have tons of coloring sheets and supplies for participants and a caregiver to come inside and warm up while exercising their creativity!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

LEGO Club

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet every Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet every Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

LEGO Club

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet every Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet every Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

Crafty Kids

All Day
Children's Area at Geneva
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

New grab and go craft available each month on cart by front desk. Materials will also be available to construct the craft in the children's area of the library.

Library Branch: Geneva
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

New grab and go craft available each month on cart by front desk. Materials will also be available to construct the craft in the children's area of the library.

Storytime - children listening to a story

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytimes - lapsits for birth-24 month:

Early Literacy Storytimes include stories, songs, and a lot of movement for the birth-24 month old child with caregiver to develop and strengthen early literacy skills. 

Early Literacy for babies and infants through 24 months, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, short stories, and BUBBLES from 10:00 to 10:20 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly on Mondays from February 2nd through March 30th. 

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Early Literacy Storytimes include stories, songs, and a lot of movement for the birth-24 month old child with caregiver to develop and strengthen early literacy skills. 

Early Literacy for babies and infants through 24 months, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, short stories, and BUBBLES from 10:00 to 10:20 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly on Mondays from February 2nd through March 30th. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

2 & 3 Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytimes:

Storytimes include stories and hands-on activities for preschool aged children to develop and strengthen early literacy skills.  

Early Literacy for children aged 2 and 3 years old, & their Caregiver with lots of action, music, stories, BUBBLES, and a take-home craft on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am.

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytimes include stories and hands-on activities for preschool aged children to develop and strengthen early literacy skills.  

Early Literacy for children aged 2 and 3 years old, & their Caregiver with lots of action, music, stories, BUBBLES, and a take-home craft on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

4 & 5 Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytimes:

Storytimes include stories and hands-on activities for preschool aged children to develop and strengthen early literacy skills.  

Early Literacy for children ages 4 & 5 and their Caregiver, full of stories, music, action and FUN followed by a craft on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. This storytime is scheduled weekly from February 4th through March 18th. 

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytimes include stories and hands-on activities for preschool aged children to develop and strengthen early literacy skills.  

Early Literacy for children ages 4 & 5 and their Caregiver, full of stories, music, action and FUN followed by a craft on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. This storytime is scheduled weekly from February 4th through March 18th. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

LEGO Club

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet every Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet every Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

Storytime - children listening to a story

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytimes - lapsits for birth-24 month:

Early Literacy Storytimes include stories, songs, and a lot of movement for the birth-24 month old child with caregiver to develop and strengthen early literacy skills. 

Early Literacy for babies and infants through 24 months, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, short stories, and BUBBLES from 10:00 to 10:20 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly on Mondays from February 2nd through March 30th. 

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Early Literacy Storytimes include stories, songs, and a lot of movement for the birth-24 month old child with caregiver to develop and strengthen early literacy skills. 

Early Literacy for babies and infants through 24 months, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, short stories, and BUBBLES from 10:00 to 10:20 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly on Mondays from February 2nd through March 30th. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Try It, Tuesday: Make Your Own Valentine

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us to Make Your Own Valentine! Participants can stop by and spend some time making a Valentine’s Day card or two. This program is open to participants aged 5-12. 

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to Make Your Own Valentine! Participants can stop by and spend some time making a Valentine’s Day card or two. This program is open to participants aged 5-12. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

2 & 3 Storytime

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytimes:

Storytimes include stories and hands-on activities for preschool aged children to develop and strengthen early literacy skills.  

Early Literacy for children aged 2 and 3 years old, & their Caregiver with lots of action, music, stories, BUBBLES, and a take-home craft on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am.

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytimes include stories and hands-on activities for preschool aged children to develop and strengthen early literacy skills.  

Early Literacy for children aged 2 and 3 years old, & their Caregiver with lots of action, music, stories, BUBBLES, and a take-home craft on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

4 & 5 Storytime

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytimes:

Storytimes include stories and hands-on activities for preschool aged children to develop and strengthen early literacy skills.  

Early Literacy for children ages 4 & 5 and their Caregiver, full of stories, music, action and FUN followed by a craft on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. This storytime is scheduled weekly from February 4th through March 18th. 

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytimes include stories and hands-on activities for preschool aged children to develop and strengthen early literacy skills.  

Early Literacy for children ages 4 & 5 and their Caregiver, full of stories, music, action and FUN followed by a craft on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. This storytime is scheduled weekly from February 4th through March 18th. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

LEGO Club

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet every Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet every Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

LEGO Club

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Area at Geneva
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet monthly on the second Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

LEGO builders unite!!! LEGO Club will meet monthly on the second Friday afternoon from 3:30 until 4:15 PM. Join like-minded kids for some creative LEGO building!

Storytime - children listening to a story

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytimes - lapsits for birth-24 month:

Early Literacy Storytimes include stories, songs, and a lot of movement for the birth-24 month old child with caregiver to develop and strengthen early literacy skills. 

Early Literacy for babies and infants through 24 months, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, short stories, and BUBBLES from 10:00 to 10:20 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly on Mondays from February 2nd through March 30th. 

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Early Literacy Storytimes include stories, songs, and a lot of movement for the birth-24 month old child with caregiver to develop and strengthen early literacy skills. 

Early Literacy for babies and infants through 24 months, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, short stories, and BUBBLES from 10:00 to 10:20 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly on Mondays from February 2nd through March 30th. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Nature Storytimes

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Geneva
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to learn about the outdoors through stories, songs, and games with the Limberlost naturalist! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to learn about the outdoors through stories, songs, and games with the Limberlost naturalist!