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New Year's Eve & New Year's Day

12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm to 01/01/2026 @ 11:45pm
Decatur, Geneva

Adams Public Library System will close early on New Year's Eve and will be closed on New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Decatur, Geneva
Description:

Adams Public Library System will close early on New Year's Eve and will be closed on New Year's Day.

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.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

LEGO Club

Friday, January 9, 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!

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Vision Boarding for Beginners

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join Mrs. Bee from 5:45 - 7:00 PM for our Vision Boarding for Beginners program!

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

Join Mrs. Bee from 5:45 - 7:00 PM for our Vision Boarding for Beginners program!

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.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, January 14, 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.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Color Away the Cold

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Children’s Department to Color Away the Cold! We will have tons of coloring sheets and supplies for participants and a caregiver to come inside and warm up while exercising their creativity!

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

Stop by the Children’s Department to Color Away the Cold! We will have tons of coloring sheets and supplies for participants and a caregiver to come inside and warm up while exercising their creativity!

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.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

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.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Try It, Tuesday: Make Your Own Valentine

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us to Make Your Own Valentine! Participants can stop by and spend some time making a Valentine’s Day card or two. This program is open to participants aged 5-12. 

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

Join us to Make Your Own Valentine! Participants can stop by and spend some time making a Valentine’s Day card or two. This program is open to participants aged 5-12. 

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.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

LEGO Club

Friday, February 13, 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!

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, February 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.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, February 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.

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.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, March 4, 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.

Read Across America: Tales of Tails

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for our Tales of Tails program ahead of World Folktales and Fables Week! 

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

Join us for our Tales of Tails program ahead of World Folktales and Fables Week! 

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.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins

Wednesday, March 11, 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.

LEGO Club

Friday, March 13, 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!

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.

Arts & Crafts programs - picture of paints

Spring Break Activity: Crafting Around the Country

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Services at Decatur
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM for Crafting Around the Country. Participants are invited to explore a selection of crafts inspired by different places in America.

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

Join us from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM for Crafting Around the Country. Participants are invited to explore a selection of crafts inspired by different places in America.

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.

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.