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ABC Discussion Group

Monday, March 16, 2026 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.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, March 18, 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.

Book Club

True Crime, Murder, and Macabre Book Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 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!

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, March 25, 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.

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Library Board

Monday, March 30, 2026 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.

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.

Writing group

Writing Your Life Stories

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
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.  

Everyone has a unique life story and voice that deserves to be shared, but have you ever given thought to the legacy and stories that you will leave behind when you are no longer here?

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

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. 

 

Everyone has a unique life story and voice that deserves to be shared, but have you ever given thought to the legacy and stories that you will leave behind when you are no longer here?

Lawyers in the Library 2026 - Spring

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

In honor of National Lawyer Pro Bono Week, the law firm Sprunger & Sprunger has graciously donated their time for one day of free 30-minute lawyer consultations. 

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

In honor of National Lawyer Pro Bono Week, the law firm Sprunger & Sprunger has graciously donated their time for one day of free 30-minute lawyer consultations. 

Friends Only Pre-Sale

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Friends

Friends of the Library are invited to the pre-sale. Anyone can become a Friend! Check with the volunteers just inside the meeting room to become a Friend of the Library!

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

Friends of the Library are invited to the pre-sale. Anyone can become a Friend! Check with the volunteers just inside the meeting room to become a Friend of the Library!

Book Club

Friends Book Sale

All Day 4/19 - 4/26
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Friends

Friends of the Library semi-annual book sale. This is a great opportunity to stock up on books and other items - all while supporting the library! Stop in to become a Friend of the Library!

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

Friends of the Library semi-annual book sale. This is a great opportunity to stock up on books and other items - all while supporting the library! Stop in to become a Friend of the Library!

Writing group

Writing Your Life Stories

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
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.  

Everyone has a unique life story and voice that deserves to be shared, but have you ever given thought to the legacy and stories that you will leave behind when you are no longer here?

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

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. 

 

Everyone has a unique life story and voice that deserves to be shared, but have you ever given thought to the legacy and stories that you will leave behind when you are no longer here?

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.

Writing group

Writing Your Life Stories

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
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.  

Everyone has a unique life story and voice that deserves to be shared, but have you ever given thought to the legacy and stories that you will leave behind when you are no longer here?

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

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. 

 

Everyone has a unique life story and voice that deserves to be shared, but have you ever given thought to the legacy and stories that you will leave behind when you are no longer here?

Independence Day

All Day
Decatur, Geneva

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

Closing
Branches:
Decatur, Geneva
Description:

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

Labor Day

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Decatur, Geneva

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

Closing
Branches:
Decatur, Geneva
Description:

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

Lawyers in the Library 2026 - Fall

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

In honor of National Lawyer Pro Bono Week, the law firm Sprunger & Sprunger has graciously donated their time for one day of free 30-minute lawyer consultations. 

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

In honor of National Lawyer Pro Bono Week, the law firm Sprunger & Sprunger has graciously donated their time for one day of free 30-minute lawyer consultations. 

Friends Only Pre-Sale

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Friends
Age Group:
Everyone

Friends of the Library are invited to the pre-sale. Anyone can become a Friend! Check with the volunteers just inside the meeting room to become a Friend of the Library!

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

Friends of the Library are invited to the pre-sale. Anyone can become a Friend! Check with the volunteers just inside the meeting room to become a Friend of the Library!

Friends Book Sale

All Day 10/11 - 10/18
Decatur Meeting Room at Decatur
Program Type:
Friends
Age Group:
Everyone

Friends of the Library book sale. Come one, come all to this opportunity to help support your library's programs and services through the Friends of the Library fall book sale. 

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

Friends of the Library book sale. Come one, come all to this opportunity to help support your library's programs and services through the Friends of the Library fall book sale. 

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!