Welcome to the Decatur Public Library

As a learning hub of the Decatur, Illinois, community, we not only promote the love of reading, but also offer extensive connections to the digital world and to each other through classes and events. Our services help advance the community as a whole through education and economic development.

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Get a Card

Sign up for a free library card to borrow materials (including e-resources).

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New Releases

Check out the newest books and movies we have at the Decatur Public Library, and what is coming soon!

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Division Contacts

If you have a question for a specific division, you can find contact information here.

Library App

Decatur Public Library is a part of the SHARE consortium of libraries. With the launch of the mobile app, using the library catalog just got easier!

Full Database List

Find easy access to our huge selection of databases, no matter what you are researching.

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Find eContent

We offer several outstanding online services from e-books and audiobooks to movies and online classes.

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Local History Room

The Decatur Public Library is dedicated to preserving the history of the Decatur area.

Curbside Pickup

Decatur Public Library offers curbside service Monday - Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Upcoming Events & Classes

Check out all the free and exciting events and classes coming to the Decatur Public Library or available online through our website.

  • March 04
    5:30pm - 8:00pm

    Journey to Freedom - Illinois' Underground Railroad Traveling Exhibit

    The exhibit will travel throughout the state of Illinois, helping highlight this nationwide, but highly personal story that is integral to our state and national history.

    Main Floor
  • March 19
    10:00am - 11:00am

    Yoga for the People

    Free Yoga for all experience levels in the Madden Auditorium

  • March 20
    10:00am - 10:45am

    Baby TALK Times

    Fun and engaging stories, play & song for kids under 3 with an adult

    Children's Auditorium
  • March 20
    1:00pm - 2:00pm

    DPL Book Club

    Meets at 1:00pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Board Room

    Madden Auditorium
  • March 20
    1:00pm - 2:00pm

    How Women’s Liberation Transformed America: In Conversation with Clara Bingham -Virtual Event- Thursday, March 20 at 1:00PM

    Virtual Event- Thursday, March 20 at 1:00PM

    Online
  • March 20
    3:00pm - 4:00pm

    Technology Basics: Laptops, Desktops, Smartphones, and Tablets

    Laptops, Desktops, Smartphones, and Tablets

    Computer Lab
  • March 20
    3:00pm - 6:30pm

    FOL Used Book Sale Thursday Hours

    FOL Book Sale Room
  • March 20
    4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Horas de Ayuda Para Tarjetas de la Biblioteca en Español

    Library Card Help Hours in Spanish

  • March 20
    6:00pm - 7:30pm

    Real Talk on Race

    Madden Auditorium
  • March 20
    6:00pm - 7:00pm

    Read with the Pawprint Ministries Dogs

    Practice your reading with a furry friend. For kids K through 8th grade.

    Children's Auditorium