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Fall Break Activities - Annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Children ages 2-10 years old may join us for a story and a sleepover craft before leaving their stuffed animal at the library for overnight adventures! 

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

Children ages 2-10 years old may join us for a story and a sleepover craft before leaving their stuffed animal at the library for overnight adventures! 

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.

Fall Break Activities - Fall LEGOpalooza

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Age Group:
Children

From 12:30 - 4:30 PM, participants aged 5-12 can come build fall structures with our library LEGO collection. This is a related program to our weekly LEGO Club

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

From 12:30 - 4:30 PM, participants aged 5-12 can come build fall structures with our library LEGO collection. This is a related program to our weekly LEGO Club

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, October 27, 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.

Callithumpian Parade Day

10/27/2025 @ 5:00pm to 10/28/2025 @ 9:00am
Decatur, Geneva

Adams Public Library System will close early to prepare for the Callithumpian Parade.

Closing
Branches:
Decatur, Geneva
Description:

Adams Public Library System will close early to prepare for the Callithumpian Parade.

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Library Board

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Library Board
Age Group:
Everyone

The Library Board is a seven member board which meets monthly to monitor the effectiveness of the library, set policy and budgets of the library. Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month with exceptions in May and October.

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Decatur Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
Event Details:

The Library Board is a seven member board which meets monthly to monitor the effectiveness of the library, set policy and budgets of the library. Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month with exceptions in May and October.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, October 29, 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.

2 & 3 Storytime

Wednesday, October 29, 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, October 29, 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.

Yoga

Wednesday, October 29, 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. 

4 & 5 Storytime

Thursday, October 30, 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, October 30, 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, October 31, 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.  

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, November 3, 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.

Book Club

Cozy Christian Readers

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Adult Small Group Space at Decatur
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like a happy "clean" read then join the Cozy Christian book club to discuss Christian Fiction. Call us at 724-2605 to make sure you have a copy of the current title.

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Adult Small Group Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you like a happy "clean" read then join the Cozy Christian book club to discuss Christian Fiction. Call us at 724-2605 to make sure you have a copy of the current title.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Adult Reading Area 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 Reading Area
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.

2 & 3 Storytime

Wednesday, November 5, 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.

Friend of the Library Board

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Friends

Meeting of the Friends of the Library board.

Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Decatur Meeting Room
Program Type: Friends
Event Details:

Meeting of the Friends of the Library board.

4 & 5 Storytime

Wednesday, November 5, 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.

Yoga

Wednesday, November 5, 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. 

4 & 5 Storytime

Thursday, November 6, 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 6, 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.

Geneva Book Chat

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room at Geneva
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Each month, join us in Geneva for a friendly chat over the chosen book. 

We choose from a wide range of genres and topics, both fiction and non-fiction. 

Library Branch: Geneva
Room: Porter Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Each month, join us in Geneva for a friendly chat over the chosen book. 

We choose from a wide range of genres and topics, both fiction and non-fiction. 

LEGO Club

Friday, November 7, 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!