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Lapsit Storytime

Monday, November 17, 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 October 6th through November 28th. 

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 from October 6th through November 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.

2 & 3 Storytime

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 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, November 19, 2025 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 October 1st through November 26th. 

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 October 1st through November 26th. 

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

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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 Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly from October 2nd through November 26th. 

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 Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. This storytime is scheduled weekly from October 2nd through November 26th. 

2 & 3 Storytime

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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 Thursdays from 1:00 to 1:30 pm.

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 Thursdays from 1:00 to 1:30 pm.

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, November 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Services at Decatur
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
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!

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, November 24, 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 October 6th through November 28th. 

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 from October 6th through November 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.

Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving Dinner: An Etiquette Program for Kids

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children

Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving Dinner: An Etiquette Program for Kids will take place November 24th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Decatur Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving Dinner: An Etiquette Program for Kids will take place November 24th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.

2 & 3 Storytime

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 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, November 26, 2025 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 October 1st through November 26th. 

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 October 1st through November 26th. 

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.

Thanksgiving

11/26/2025 @ 5:00pm to 11/27/2025 @ 12:00am
Decatur, Geneva

Adams Public Library System will close early the day before Thanksgiving and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Closing
Branches:
Decatur, Geneva
Description:

Adams Public Library System will close early the day before Thanksgiving and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

LEGO Club

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Services at Decatur
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
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.  

Staff Development Day

All Day
Decatur, Geneva

The library is closed today for the annual Staff Development Day. It's a learning opportunity for all staff. We hope to see you tomorrow!

Closing
Branches:
Decatur, Geneva
Description:

The library is closed today for the annual Staff Development Day. It's a learning opportunity for all staff. We hope to see you tomorrow!

Gratitude Journaling for Kids

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children

Gratitude Journaling for Kids will now take place on December 9th from 6:00 - 7:15 PM. This program is for ages 6-12.

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

Gratitude Journaling for Kids will now take place on December 9th from 6:00 - 7:15 PM. This program is for ages 6-12.

LEGO Club

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Services at Decatur
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
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!

Holiday Drive in at the Library

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children

Join us, December 18th, at 6 PM for our Holiday Drive in at the Library! Kids aged 1-6 and their parents are welcome to bring an old cardboard box to turn into participants’ very own car!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Decatur Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us, December 18th, at 6 PM for our Holiday Drive in at the Library! Kids aged 1-6 and their parents are welcome to bring an old cardboard box to turn into participants’ very own car!

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, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Services at Decatur
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
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!

Winter Break Activities - Mocktails and Masterpieces

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Mocktails and Masterpieces!

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

Mocktails and Masterpieces!

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.

Winter Break Activities - Holiday Zine Program

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children

Try It, Tuesday: Holiday Zine Program! From 3:00 - 6:00 PM, participants ages 4-12 and a caregiver can come in and make their own Holiday Zine.

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

Try It, Tuesday: Holiday Zine Program! From 3:00 - 6:00 PM, participants ages 4-12 and a caregiver can come in and make their own Holiday Zine.

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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Decatur, Geneva

Adams Public Library System will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Decatur, Geneva
Description:

Adams Public Library System will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Winter Break Activities - Winter Crafts

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:45am - 12:30pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us from 10:45 - 12:30 PM for Winter Crafts!

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

Join us from 10:45 - 12:30 PM for Winter Crafts!

Winter Break Activities - Winter LEGOpalooza

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 12:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Try It, Tuesday: Winter LEGO-palooza! From 12:30 - 6:30 PM, participants aged 5-12 c

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

Try It, Tuesday: Winter LEGO-palooza! From 12:30 - 6:30 PM, participants aged 5-12 c

Winter Break Activities - NOON Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

From 11:30 – 12:15 PM, kids aged 2-6 and a caregiver are welcome to come and celebrate the new year with us.

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

From 11:30 – 12:15 PM, kids aged 2-6 and a caregiver are welcome to come and celebrate the new year with us.

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.