This event is in the "Children" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Storytime 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Spring Break Activity: Crafting Around the Country 10:30am–12:30pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Spring Break Activity: Crafting Around the Country 10:30am–12:30pm Arts & Crafts 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins 9:30am–11:30am Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Adams County Needles, Hooks and Pins 9:30am–11:30am Arts & Crafts 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Mar 25 2026 Wed 2 & 3 Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Mar 25 2026 Wed 2 & 3 Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Storytime 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Stories in Music Performance 1:00pm–2:00pm Children Performance Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Stories in Music Performance 1:00pm–2:00pm Performance Upcoming Library Branch: Decatur Room: Children's Services Age Group: Children Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: We are excited to welcome Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Harrison String Quintet back to APLS. This time, they will perform This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie & Kathy Jakobsen.
This event is in the "Children" group Mar 26 2026 Thu 4 & 5 Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Mar 26 2026 Thu 4 & 5 Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Storytime 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Writing Your Life Stories 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Writing Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Writing Your Life Stories 10:00am–12:00pm Writing Group Open 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?
This event is in the "Children" group Mar 26 2026 Thu 2 & 3 Storytime 1:00pm–1:30pm Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Mar 26 2026 Thu 2 & 3 Storytime 1:00pm–1:30pm Storytime 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Spring Break Activity: Movie Day 2:00pm–7:00pm Children Movie Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Spring Break Activity: Movie Day 2:00pm–7:00pm Movie Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Mar 27 2026 Fri Spring Break Activity: LEGOpalooza - Spring Edition 12:30pm–4:15pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Mar 27 2026 Fri Spring Break Activity: LEGOpalooza - Spring Edition 12:30pm–4:15pm Arts & Crafts 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Storytime 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Read Across America: Young Authors' Event 5:45pm–7:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Workshop Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Read Across America: Young Authors' Event 5:45pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Library Board 7:00pm–8:00pm Everyone Library Board This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Library Board 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Board 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.
Apr 3 2026 Fri Good Friday 12:00pm–11:45pm Closing Apr 3 2026 Fri Closing Good Friday 12:00pm–11:45pm Branches: Decatur, Geneva Description: Adams Public Library System will close early in observance of Good Friday.
Apr 5 2026 Sun Easter All Day Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Easter All Day Branches: Decatur, Geneva Description: Adams Public Library System will be closed in observance of Easter.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Writing Your Life Stories 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Writing Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Writing Your Life Stories 10:00am–12:00pm Writing Group Open 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?
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Lawyers in the Library 2026 - Spring 9:00am–4:00pm Adults Other This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Lawyers in the Library 2026 - Spring 9:00am–4:00pm Other 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.
Apr 18 2026 Sat Friends Only Pre-Sale 11:00am–1:00pm Friends Apr 18 2026 Sat Friends Only Pre-Sale 11:00am–1:00pm Friends 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!
Apr 19 - 26 2026 Friends Book Sale All Day 4/19–4/26 Friends Apr 19 - 26 2026 Friends Book Sale All Day 4/19–4/26 Friends 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!
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Nature Storytimes 10:30am–11:00am Children Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Nature Storytimes 10:30am–11:00am Storytime Open 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Writing Your Life Stories 10:00am–12:45pm Adults Writing Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Writing Your Life Stories 10:00am–12:45pm Writing Group Open 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?
This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Writing Your Life Stories 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Writing Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Writing Your Life Stories 10:00am–12:00pm Writing Group Open 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?
This event is in the "Children" group May 19 2026 Tue Nature Storytimes 10:30am–11:00am Children Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 19 2026 Tue Nature Storytimes 10:30am–11:00am Storytime Open 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!
May 24 - 25 2026 Memorial Day All Day 5/24–5/25 Closing May 24 - 25 2026 Closing Memorial Day All Day 5/24–5/25 Branches: Decatur, Geneva Description: Adams Public Library System will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.