Decatur Library @LibraryDecatur
We are a public library proudly serving 73,000 residents with an annual circulation of 300,000 items and are members of the Illinois Heartland Library System. Decatur, IL Joined August 2016-
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Mark your calendars to join us this summer for Story Time! We will have stories, songs, craft and a "fable-ous" good time! decaturlibrary.org/story-time-sum…
Coming in May! We have set aside some of our most popular titles. If you find one available - it's your Lucky Day! Look for these beginning this May. Find details here: ow.ly/s3Pu50RgFT4 #LuckyDay #Boktok #NewReleases #Bestsellers #BookClubPicks
Join us for preschool art classes, taught by art teacher Connie Brewster. On Tues., May 7, 10 - 11 a.m. the theme is Bubbles & Blooms! We will use bubble paint to blow bubbles, print bubbles, and make bubble blooms. These make great Mother's Day cards! Registration is required.
Our story-acting duo got READiculous on Thursday with 170 preschoolers and grown-ups! Thank you to all the preschools who were part of such a great audience!
Coming this May! We have set aside some of our most popular titles. If you find one available - it's your Lucky Day! Look for these beginning this May. Find details here: ow.ly/s3Pu50RgFT4 #LuckyDay #Boktok #NewReleases #Bestsellers #BookClubPicks
Congratulations to these kids who read books with their families this week and are well on their way to 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Kids who read 500 books received their free book and book tote! Over 250 kids are participating -- yours can join in the fun!
Introducing the Lucky Day Collection! We have set aside some of our most popular titles. If you find one available - it's your Lucky Day! Look for these beginning this May. Find details here: ow.ly/s3Pu50RgFT4 #LuckyDay #Boktok #NewReleases #Bestsellers #BookClubPicks
Our READiculous team has been busy this week visiting Parsons Elementary School, and hosting St. Patrick School and the area homeschool families! They are looking forward to making stories come to life tomorrow, April 25, at 10 am for area preschoolers at the library!
Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I: An Author Talk with Douglas Brunt Virtual Event- Wednesday, May 1st at 2:00PM #DouglasBrunt #WorldWarI #AuthorTalk #VirtualEvent #BookDiscussion #WWIHistory ow.ly/FobB50RnjHF
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Join us on Saturday 4/27/24 for School-Age Yoga for K-3rd graders led by Megan Schniederjan! Registration is required for an adult and their school-age children to attend. Space is limited, so please register here decaturlibrary.org/k-3-yoga-class… or call (217) 424-2900 ext. 5.
CONGRATULATIONS!! Kaleb and his family have read 1000 books! Kaleb received his DPL Reading Buddy Teddy Bear and family visit pass to the Children's Museum of Illinois! Many thanks to the Friends of the Decatur Public Library and CMI for sponsoring this program!
Area homeschoolers and preschoolers, make plans to join us the week for special Really READiculous programs in our Children's Section. Both programs are free and open to the public! decaturlibrary.org/READiculous
We had a great time at "Read with PawPrint Ministries" on April 18th! Do you have a K-8th grader who would like to attend one of our next programs and read to comfort dogs? Register at decaturlibrary.org/pawprints2024 or call (217) 424-2900 ext. 5.
Join us on Saturday 4/27/24 for School-Age Yoga for K-3rd graders led by Megan Schniederjan! Registration is required for an adult and their school-age children to attend. Space is limited, so please register here decaturlibrary.org/k-3-yoga-class… or call (217) 424-2900 ext. 5.
Join us on Zoom for "The Hotel Orlando" with Gary Geisler on Tuesday April 23 @ 7pm. Click the link for the Zoom information: decaturlibrary.org/events/205040/…
Congratulations to these kids who read books with their families this week and are well on their way to 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Kids who read 500 books received their free book and book tote! decaturlibrary.org/1000bbk
Tomorrow! The Library will be closing early at 12:00PM Friday, April 19th, for scheduled maintenence.
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17K Followers 403 Following Looking for your next read? You're in the right place. Personalized recs, alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays and always here: https://t.co/WMEobU4K8gI was recently given the privilege of performing a photo session to promote the upcoming new show for Readiculous. @atheodora13 and @SueBish120 of the @LibraryDecatur have inspired thousands of kids to read through their highly entertaining performances of children’s books.
Happy #MemberSpotlightMonday! This week's member spotlight is on Alissa T. Henkel. Alissa is the head of programs, resources, and services at @LibraryDecatur. Read more about Alissa👉bit.ly/3FUhCIC. #WeAreILA
You know you have the best librarians around when they help you find a huge stack of books that may work as comps for your book! ❤️📚🤓 #writingcommunity #kidlit #picturebook @LibraryDecatur
@JRecon85 @ErickWeber Honestly, just from the on-set and production stills, this felt wildly off for a movie that takes place in the 1920s.
Look at the fun we had today at the Decatur Public Library, enjoying our first two READiculous shows! There are 4 more chances to see them, and the next is this Friday, July 8, at 10 a.m.! decaturlibrary.org/readiculous-su…
This is the library where I work! #LibraryLife
Mark your calendars to join us Wednesday, Dec 1, and Saturday, Dec 4! Many thanks to the Friends of the Decatur Public Library for sponsoring this event. For more information visit decaturlibrary.org/christmas-in-c…
Fun day at the Decatur Public Library!! #il48!
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What an incredible program with author/illustrator @JerryCraft! Thank you @heraldandreview @modgirlreporter @clayphoto! Funded by @uwdecatur,@ILHumanServices in partnership with @ChiTrust @HealingIllinios grant! #HealingIllinois herald-review.com/news/local/edu…
#HealingIllinois grant being put to excellent use here by the Library!
5th-8th graders register NOW for this LIVE author event with @JerryCraft ! Also, receive a FREE copy of his book "Class Act" by registering at bit.ly/DPL-JerryCraft Funded by the @uwdecatur and @ILHumanServices in partnership with @ChiTrust.
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5th-8th graders register NOW for this LIVE author event with @JerryCraft ! Also, receive a FREE copy of his book "Class Act" by registering at bit.ly/DPL-JerryCraft Funded by the @uwdecatur and @ILHumanServices in partnership with @ChiTrust.
Another sample illustration from the first children’s book idea I ever sent to publishers-“It’s Hard To Hide A Walrus” (1983). Reminder-I’m offering a FREE cartoon drawing workshop for kids of all ages. Go to: draw.levelupcartooning.com/oi-videos
Honored to have Class Act included in the @nytimes 25 best children’s books of 2020!!! nytimes.com/2020/12/02/boo… along with @kwamealexander @JackieWoodson @JamiesonV @reneewauthor @geneluenyang @AndreaDavisPink @cherylwilhudson
Sharpen your pencils and join me tomorrow for another installment of Saturday Morning Cartoons where we'll be drawing a certain well-known sponge. Head to my Level Up Cartooning Facebook page or my new Level Up Cartooning Youtube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC099x…
When communities need resources, libraries are there to help. Payson City Library in Utah is pushing to ensure that whatever community members need - from social events for teens to telescopes for star-gazing - can be found in the library! #FundLibraries heraldextra.com/news/local/sou…
We need an Academy Award show for best libraries and librarians. We can host it at @nypl and the nominees can walk past the lions on the red carpet. @LibnOfCongress can MC. Who’s in? lithub.com/in-2019-more-a…
Baum Elementary School Classroom were treated with needed supplies from RSVP members, as part of the MLK, Jr. Day of Service, hosted each year by RSVP.
Great news from East Central Illinois! "Nancy's vision to create an interactive children’s garden at @LibraryDecatur enables children to participate in hands on gardening" @ChildrenNature @iSchoolUI @IllLibraryAssoc @ILHeartlandLS @ILextension @pcdarpa journal-republican.com/white-honored-…