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2-4 Storytime

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Decatur Meeting Room 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 to 4 years old, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, stories, BUBBLES, and a take-home craft on Thursdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly from June 5th through July 31st.

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Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Decatur Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 to 4 years old, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, stories, BUBBLES, and a take-home craft on Thursdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly from June 5th through July 31st.

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.

friendship bracelet seminar poster

Friendship Bracelet Seminar

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

It's time to bring your inner Swiftie to the library! Participants will be able to learn a little bit about the friendship bracelet's history and place in popular culture, and get a chance to make some bracelets of their own.

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

It's time to bring your inner Swiftie to the library! Participants will be able to learn a little bit about the friendship bracelet's history and place in popular culture, and get a chance to make some bracelets of their own.

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.

Holiday - Independence Day

All Day
Decatur, Geneva, Off Site

Adams Public Library System will be closed in celebration of our Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Decatur, Geneva, Off Site
Description:

Adams Public Library System will be closed in celebration of our Independence Day.

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.  

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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.  

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, July 7, 2025 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 from June 2nd through July 28th.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 from June 2nd through July 28th.

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.

Zine workshop flyer

Zine Workshop [All Ages]

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Have you ever wanted to create your own magazine? Here’s your chance! Join us at The Hive Art Gallery (a very generous Summer Reading Sponsor) to learn about a brief history of the Zine, followed by a hands-on creation of your very own!

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to create your own magazine? Here’s your chance! Join us at The Hive Art Gallery (a very generous Summer Reading Sponsor) to learn about a brief history of the Zine, followed by a hands-on creation of your very own!

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.

2-4 Storytime

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Decatur Meeting Room 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 to 4 years old, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, stories, BUBBLES, and a take-home craft on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly from June 4th through July 30th.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Decatur Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 to 4 years old, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, stories, BUBBLES, and a take-home craft on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly from June 4th through July 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.

5+ Storytime

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Decatur Meeting Room 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 5 and up, 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 June 4th through July 30th.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Decatur Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 5 and up, 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 June 4th through July 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.

2-4 Storytime

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Decatur Meeting Room 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 to 4 years old, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, stories, BUBBLES, and a take-home craft on Thursdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly from June 5th through July 31st.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Decatur Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 to 4 years old, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, stories, BUBBLES, and a take-home craft on Thursdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly from June 5th through July 31st.

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, July 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Graduation Celebration

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:30pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

This event is to celebrate the children turning 5 and "graduating" from the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - Adams County Program.

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

This event is to celebrate the children turning 5 and "graduating" from the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - Adams County 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.

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 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 from June 2nd through July 28th.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 from June 2nd through July 28th.

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.

Artistic Adventure Time

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us for our new summer program series, Artistic Adventure Time, participants can come in to the Children’s Department anytime between 2:00 - 7:00 pm to spend some time specifically dedicated to art

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

Join us for our new summer program series, Artistic Adventure Time, participants can come in to the Children’s Department anytime between 2:00 - 7:00 pm to spend some time specifically dedicated to art

Baby Rave 2

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Join us on July 15th from 10:00 am - 11:30 am for our second Baby Rave of the summer! This program is meant for ages birth to 18 months, and will feature fun tunes, great lights, and lots of fun!

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Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Decatur Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us on July 15th from 10:00 am - 11:30 am for our second Baby Rave of the summer! This program is meant for ages birth to 18 months, and will feature fun tunes, great lights, and lots of fun!

2-4 Storytime

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Decatur Meeting Room 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 to 4 years old, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, stories, BUBBLES, and a take-home craft on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly from June 4th through July 30th.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Decatur Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 to 4 years old, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, stories, BUBBLES, and a take-home craft on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly from June 4th through July 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.

Kids in the Kitchen

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Porter Room at Geneva
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

Purdue Extension instructor, Amie Carpenter, will lead this series of fun, hands-on workshops for children to learn about healthy food choices, nutrition, safe kitchen skills, and physical activity to support wellness.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva
Room: Porter Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Purdue Extension instructor, Amie Carpenter, will lead this series of fun, hands-on workshops for children to learn about healthy food choices, nutrition, safe kitchen skills, and physical activity to support wellness.

5+ Storytime

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Decatur Meeting Room 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 5 and up, 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 June 4th through July 30th.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Decatur Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 5 and up, 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 June 4th through July 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.

Mark's Ark

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storybook Park at Decatur
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children

Are you a fan of rabbits or birds? What about snakes? Or even cockroaches?! 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Storybook Park
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a fan of rabbits or birds? What about snakes? Or even cockroaches?! 

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.

2-4 Storytime

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Decatur Meeting Room 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 to 4 years old, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, stories, BUBBLES, and a take-home craft on Thursdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly from June 5th through July 31st.

Waitlist
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Decatur Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 to 4 years old, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, stories, BUBBLES, and a take-home craft on Thursdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly from June 5th through July 31st.

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.

Kids in the Park

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Kids in the Park (formerly Library Olympics) will be Friday, July 18th from 10:00 to 11:30 AM in the American Legion (Cannonball) Park. This event is full of fun and outdoor games for children ages 3 to 11.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Kids in the Park (formerly Library Olympics) will be Friday, July 18th from 10:00 to 11:30 AM in the American Legion (Cannonball) Park. This event is full of fun and outdoor games for children ages 3 to 11.

LEGO Club

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, July 21, 2025 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 from June 2nd through July 28th.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 from June 2nd through July 28th.

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.

Fiber Arts 101

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us as we learn the basics of how to knit and crochet! Ms. Bee, joined by some fiber art fans, will demonstrate the basic techniques and allow participants to experiment with the craft of crochet or knitting.

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Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Decatur Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us as we learn the basics of how to knit and crochet! Ms. Bee, joined by some fiber art fans, will demonstrate the basic techniques and allow participants to experiment with the craft of crochet or knitting.

2-4 Storytime

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Decatur Meeting Room 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 to 4 years old, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, stories, BUBBLES, and a take-home craft on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly from June 4th through July 30th.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Decatur Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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 to 4 years old, & Caregiver with lots of action, music, stories, BUBBLES, and a take-home craft on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 10:30 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly from June 4th through July 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.