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Writing Your Life Stories

Thursday, March 26, 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?

Storytime - children listening to a story

2 & 3 Storytime

Thursday, March 26, 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.

Spring Break Activity: Movie Day

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children

Join us anytime between 2:00 and 7:00 PM to enjoy our Movie Day. We will have a selection of family-friendly movies playing, along with snacks available. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Decatur
Room: Children's Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us anytime between 2:00 and 7:00 PM to enjoy our Movie Day. We will have a selection of family-friendly movies playing, along with snacks available. 

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.

Spring Break Activity: LEGOpalooza - Spring Edition

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us for Spring LEGOpalooza, where participants will be challenged to make a build that displays their favorite part of Spring.

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

Join us for Spring LEGOpalooza, where participants will be challenged to make a build that displays their favorite part of Spring.

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.

Storytime - children listening to a story

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, March 30, 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. This storytime is scheduled weekly on Mondays from February 2nd through March 30th. 

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 on Mondays from February 2nd through March 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.

Read Across America: Young Authors' Event

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

We end our Read Across America celebrations on March 30th from 5:45 - 7:00 PM at our Young Authors’ Event. Has your child ever shared a story with you?

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

We end our Read Across America celebrations on March 30th from 5:45 - 7:00 PM at our Young Authors’ Event. Has your child ever shared a story with you?

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.

Library logo

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!

Nature Storytimes

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Geneva
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to learn about the outdoors through stories, songs, and games with the Limberlost naturalist! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to learn about the outdoors through stories, songs, and games with the Limberlost naturalist! 

Library logo

Library Board

Monday, April 27, 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.

Writing group

Writing Your Life Stories

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:45pm
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?

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?

Nature Storytimes

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Geneva
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to learn about the outdoors through stories, songs, and games with the Limberlost naturalist! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to learn about the outdoors through stories, songs, and games with the Limberlost naturalist! 

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.

Library logo

Library Board

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room at Geneva
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: Geneva
Room: Porter 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.

Writing group

Writing Your Life Stories

Thursday, May 28, 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?

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?

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?

Nature Storytimes

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Geneva
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to learn about the outdoors through stories, songs, and games with the Limberlost naturalist! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Geneva
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to learn about the outdoors through stories, songs, and games with the Limberlost naturalist!