Still, other events highlight the library’s past, including a history themed Escape Room. In 1875 the first public library opened in Decatur.

DECATUR – Decatur Public Library patrons saved $8,212,000 by using the library last year. Assistant city librarian Robert Edwards came up with the idea, and his own checkout ticket shows that he ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Decatur Public Library has been in service since 1875, which means it's been serving the Decatur for 150 years.

Jun. 6—The Decatur Public Library will celebrate its fourth annual Readers and Writers Jubilee on June 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. DPL partnered with The Heart of Dixie Fiction Writers to bring ...

Oct. 30—The Greensburg Decatur County Public Library has a full schedule for November! Toddler Time — Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Family Story Time — Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — More than 2 million senior citizens live in Illinois, and some of them may not know there are programs out there they can take advantage of. That’s the goal of an annual ...

DECATUR -- With renovations completed, the Iva Jane Peek Public Library in Decatur will reopen to the public Sunday.

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Public Library is welcoming people ages 16+ for a video game event including challenges across many different consoles this weekend.

Decatur – The Decatur Public Library board will meet Thursday to brainstorm ways to avoid budget cuts.

The Decatur Public Library (DPL) is home to much more than just books, and for the month of October, it’s home to a series of quilting events – including its annual quilt show.

The Decatur Public Library has begun curbside pickup to lend materials Monday–Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.