2023 Summer Reading Kicks Off June 3rd!
Saturday, June 3, 11 am - 2 pm, library green space
Children's Summer 2023 Events
Join us for any of these fun events this summer!
There are so many fun events for kids and families this summer at the Decatur Public Library!
Note that some have age restrictions, and * = advance registration required. (You will receive an email confirmation of your registration, though it may take a little time to come through. If you have gmail, be sure to check your spam folder as well.)
For questions about any of these events, email us (childrens@decaturlibrary.org), send us a note via Facebook Messenger, or call the Children's Desk (217-424-2900 ext. 5). You can also download a print calendar of all our June-July events for kids here.
And don't forget to register for our Children's Summer Reading Challenge -- earn rewards for reading or listening to books!
READiculous!
Join us for one of six shows in June! Click for details.
4-H "Bee-ing" A Plant Detective *
Two-part science program for 3rd grade & up, June 5-6
PUPS Book Discussion Group *
Book discussion group for students 4th grade and up. Mon June 5, 12 & 19, 6 p.m.
PUPS Blue Dog Art Class *
Art workshop for kids K and up. Saturday, June 10, 10 am
Kids Art Workshops *
Join us for these guided art workshops for kids 3-5, and 6-12.
Children's Museum of Illinois Mobile Museum
Come explore hands-on exhibits from the Children's Museum.
Willy's Garden Week *
Creative outdoor gardening activities for K - 2nd grade. June 12-16, 3 p.m.
Meet the Critters from the Scovill Zoo *
Meet and learn about these animals from the Scovill Zoo!
Super Science Programs *
Make fun (and sometimes messy) science projects! 2nd - 7th grades.
AKC Dogs Art Fun Program
Art workshop for kids K and up. Saturday, July 7, 10 am
Exploring Nature with the Rock Springs Center *
Learn about frogs, snakes, and turtles with live animals.
Story Time
Enjoy stories, craft, song, and other fun! Thursdays, 10 a.m., starting June 22.
Baby TALK Times
Tuesdays, 6 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m.
Tinkering Toddlers
1st Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m., June 7, July 5, August 2
Read with the PawPrint Ministries Dogs *
June & July, 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6 p.m.