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Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

Waitlist
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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?! 

Open
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room at Geneva
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is an hour long session of yoga, led by a certified instructor. Class includes movements, stretches, and breathing exercises to support strength, flexibility, and relaxation. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva
Room: Porter Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is an hour long session of yoga, led by a certified instructor. Class includes movements, stretches, and breathing exercises to support strength, flexibility, and relaxation. 

This event is in the "Children" group

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
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

True Crime, Murder, and Macabre Book Club

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

3rd Thursday of the month

 Adams Public Library – Decatur. The TMM Book  Club is a place to embrace the morbid and macabre. Each month we    select a new book; come hang out with us and discuss crime after crime!

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Decatur Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

3rd Thursday of the month

 Adams Public Library – Decatur. The TMM Book  Club is a place to embrace the morbid and macabre. Each month we    select a new book; come hang out with us and discuss crime after crime!

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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!

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!

This event is in the "Children" group

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
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ABC Discussion Group

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like to read? Join the All Books Considered reading group. Call us at 724-2605 to make sure you have a copy of the current title.

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Decatur Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you like to read? Join the All Books Considered reading group. Call us at 724-2605 to make sure you have a copy of the current title.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Writer's Group Meeting

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room at Geneva
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Writing Group:

Bring a selection of your writing, an idea for writing, or a selection of writing that inspires you to share with the group for discussion.  

Library Branch: Geneva
Room: Porter Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing Group

Bring a selection of your writing, an idea for writing, or a selection of writing that inspires you to share with the group for discussion. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

5+ Storytime

Wednesday, July 23, 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
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room at Geneva
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is an hour long session of yoga, led by a certified instructor. Class includes movements, stretches, and breathing exercises to support strength, flexibility, and relaxation. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva
Room: Porter Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is an hour long session of yoga, led by a certified instructor. Class includes movements, stretches, and breathing exercises to support strength, flexibility, and relaxation. 

This event is in the "Children" group

2-4 Storytime

Thursday, July 24, 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
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Pom-Pom Pointillism

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us as we explore creating art in the style of George Seurat! Participants will be able to create and take home their very own pointillist portrait using pom poms. This program is meant for children aged 2-7 years.

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

Join us as we explore creating art in the style of George Seurat! Participants will be able to create and take home their very own pointillist portrait using pom poms. This program is meant for children aged 2-7 years.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Club

Friday, July 25, 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!

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paint and Canvas with Darlene Vasil

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Curious about the craft of painting on canvas but not sure where to start? Now is your chance!

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

Curious about the craft of painting on canvas but not sure where to start? Now is your chance!

This event is in the "Children" group

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, July 28, 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
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Artistic Adventure Time

Monday, July 28, 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

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