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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.

Nature Storytimes

Tuesday, January 20, 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! 

Storytime - children listening to a story

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, February 2, 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.

2 & 3 Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 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.

4 & 5 Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 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 February 4th through March 18th. 

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 February 4th through March 18th. 

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, February 9, 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.

2 & 3 Storytime

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

4 & 5 Storytime

Wednesday, February 11, 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 February 4th through March 18th. 

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 February 4th through March 18th. 

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, February 16, 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.

Nature Storytimes

Tuesday, February 17, 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! 

2 & 3 Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 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.

Storytime - children listening to a story

4 & 5 Storytime with Special Guest, Tonalee Shinaberry-King

Wednesday, February 18, 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.  

We are excited to welcome a special guest, local author Tonalee Shinaberry-King, for our 4&5 Storytimes! Ms.

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.  

We are excited to welcome a special guest, local author Tonalee Shinaberry-King, for our 4&5 Storytimes! Ms.

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

4 & 5 Storytime with Special Guest, Tonalee Shinaberry-King

Thursday, February 19, 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.  

We are excited to welcome a special guest, local author Tonalee Shinaberry-King, for our 4&5 Storytimes! Ms.

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.  

We are excited to welcome a special guest, local author Tonalee Shinaberry-King, for our 4&5 Storytimes! Ms.

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

2 & 3 Storytime

Thursday, February 19, 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.

Storytime - children listening to a story

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, February 23, 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.

2 & 3 Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

4 & 5 Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 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 February 4th through March 18th. 

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 February 4th through March 18th. 

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

Thursday, February 26, 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 February 26th through March 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 February 26th through March 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.

Storytime - children listening to a story

2 & 3 Storytime

Thursday, February 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.

Storytime - children listening to a story

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, March 2, 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.

2 & 3 Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 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.

4 & 5 Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 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 February 4th through March 18th. 

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 February 4th through March 18th. 

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

Thursday, March 5, 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 February 26th through March 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 February 26th through March 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.

Storytime - children listening to a story

2 & 3 Storytime

Thursday, March 5, 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.