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Good Friday

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 11:45pm
Decatur, Geneva

Adams Public Library System will close early in observance of Good Friday.

Closing
Branches:
Decatur, Geneva
Description:

Adams Public Library System will close early in observance of Good Friday.

Easter

All Day
Decatur, Geneva

Adams Public Library System will be closed in observance of Easter.

Closing
Branches:
Decatur, Geneva
Description:

Adams Public Library System will be closed in observance of Easter.

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.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Adult Small Group Space at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Adult Small Group Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

LEGO Club

Friday, April 10, 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

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

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

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

Earth Day Scrap Painting

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate Earth Day with APLS! Participants will be able to create their own "painted" masterpieces using scrap paper, magazine pages, and other recycled paper materials!

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

Celebrate Earth Day with APLS! Participants will be able to create their own "painted" masterpieces using scrap paper, magazine pages, and other recycled paper materials!

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.

Photos

Adams Public Library System (APLS) may take photos of patrons utilizing library services or participating in APLS programs. These photos are for use by APLS to promote the Library and its services in marketing collateral such as brochures, flyers, our Annual Report, our website, and our social media. APLS will obtain a photo release prior to utilizing a photo in which any individual is identified by name. 

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Adult Small Group Space at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Adult Small Group Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

Library Card Design Day

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate National Library Week by sharing your library joy! You are invited to come design your very own library card holder, bookmark, and/or postcard.

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

Celebrate National Library Week by sharing your library joy! You are invited to come design your very own library card holder, bookmark, and/or postcard.

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Adams Public Library System (APLS) may take photos of patrons utilizing library services or participating in APLS programs. These photos are for use by APLS to promote the Library and its services in marketing collateral such as brochures, flyers, our Annual Report, our website, and our social media. APLS will obtain a photo release prior to utilizing a photo in which any individual is identified by name. 

A window decal reading "The Makerspace".

Makerspace 10 Year Anniversary Open House

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Enjoy snacks, beverages, and crafts to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Decatur Makerspace! Take home a custom 10th year anniversary button and 3D print.

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Enjoy snacks, beverages, and crafts to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Decatur Makerspace! Take home a custom 10th year anniversary button and 3D print.

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Adams Public Library System (APLS) may take photos of patrons utilizing library services or participating in APLS programs. These photos are for use by APLS to promote the Library and its services in marketing collateral such as brochures, flyers, our Annual Report, our website, and our social media. APLS will obtain a photo release prior to utilizing a photo in which any individual is identified by name. 

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

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

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

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.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

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

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

LEGO Club

Friday, May 8, 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!

Mother's Day Craft Program

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Drop in to make a special creative craft for your mother, grandmother, or maternal figure on Friday, May 8th between 3:30 and 4:30 pm in Children’s Services.

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

Drop in to make a special creative craft for your mother, grandmother, or maternal figure on Friday, May 8th between 3:30 and 4:30 pm in Children’s Services.

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.

Photos

Adams Public Library System (APLS) may take photos of patrons utilizing library services or participating in APLS programs. These photos are for use by APLS to promote the Library and its services in marketing collateral such as brochures, flyers, our Annual Report, our website, and our social media. APLS will obtain a photo release prior to utilizing a photo in which any individual is identified by name. 

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

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

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

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

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Decatur, Geneva

Adams Public Library System will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Decatur, Geneva
Description:

Adams Public Library System will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Adult Small Group Space at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Adult Small Group Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

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.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

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

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

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

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

LEGO Club

Friday, June 12, 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

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.

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

Whether you are a new to handcrafting or a seasoned veteran, join our group for companionship, fun and crafts! New members always welcome.