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4 & 5 Storytime

Thursday, July 2, 2026 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 June 11th through July 30th.

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 June 11th 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.

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. 

2 & 3 Storytime

Thursday, July 2, 2026 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.

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. 

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.

Yoga at the Library

Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room at Geneva
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is an hour of community yoga, free and open to all. The class structure is inspired from Integral Yoga and is led by a certified instructor.

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

This is an hour of community yoga, free and open to all. The class structure is inspired from Integral Yoga and is led by a certified instructor.

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, July 6, 2026 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.

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.

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. 

Book Club

Cozy Christian Readers

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 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, July 8, 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.

2 & 3 Storytime

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 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.

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. 

4 & 5 Storytime

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 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 June 10th through July 29th. 

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 June 10th through July 29th. 

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. 

4 & 5 Storytime

Thursday, July 9, 2026 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 June 11th through July 30th.

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 June 11th 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.

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. 

2 & 3 Storytime

Thursday, July 9, 2026 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.

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. 

Geneva Book Chat

Thursday, July 9, 2026 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. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva
Room: Porter Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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, July 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!

Yoga at the Library

Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room at Geneva
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is an hour of community yoga, free and open to all. The class structure is inspired from Integral Yoga and is led by a certified instructor.

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

This is an hour of community yoga, free and open to all. The class structure is inspired from Integral Yoga and is led by a certified instructor.

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, July 13, 2026 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.

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.

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. 

Wabash Writers Collective

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room at Geneva
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Wabash Writers Collective! Meeting monthly at the library, we are a diverse group of writers exploring everything from sonnets to short stories.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva
Room: Porter Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Wabash Writers Collective! Meeting monthly at the library, we are a diverse group of writers exploring everything from sonnets to short stories.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, July 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.

2 & 3 Storytime

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 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.

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. 

4 & 5 Storytime

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 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 June 10th through July 29th. 

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 June 10th through July 29th. 

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. 

4 & 5 Storytime

Thursday, July 16, 2026 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 June 11th through July 30th.

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 June 11th 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.

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. 

2 & 3 Storytime

Thursday, July 16, 2026 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.

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. 

Book Club

True Crime, Murder, and Macabre Book Club

Thursday, July 16, 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!

Yoga at the Library

Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room at Geneva
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This is an hour of community yoga, free and open to all. The class structure is inspired from Integral Yoga and is led by a certified instructor.

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

This is an hour of community yoga, free and open to all. The class structure is inspired from Integral Yoga and is led by a certified instructor.