Decatur Public Library - Al

10/15/2026

What’s going on at DPL? You can find all our happenings at www.myDPL.org/events. Our online calendar includes events for adults, children & teens. You can also click on the ‘Library Events’ link on the top menu or mid-page on our homepage: www.myDPL.org.

10/15/2026

If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, look no further:

River Clay is almost here! Help us celebrate the arts, showcase our beautiful city, and share the incredible hospitality that makes City of Decatur, Alabama - Government so special!

We are looking for volunteers to help make this year's festival a wonderful experience for artists, visitors, and our community!

From high school students to adults of all ages, everyone is welcome! Come spend a few hours during a beautiful weekend at City Hall, meet new people, and support the arts in Decatur.

Every volunteer helps make this event possible!

✋️ Sign up to volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AEAE29A6FFC34-65912057-2026 #/

Can't volunteer? Help us spread the word by sharing this post with your friends, family, coworkers, and community organizations!

Let's come together to celebrate the arts and show our visitors the very best of Decatur Morgan County Tourism!

10/15/2026

If you've got a "wild child" who loves Halloween and you want to make some Magical Memories Al with them, this event is for you!

We are excited to be bringing Sally to Wild Child Indoor Playground’s Halloween Party!

🎃 Costumes are encouraged (not too scary,) face, painting by Brush and Bloom, free cookies at Wild Café and meet Mother Goose and Sally!
🧵Sally will be there from 5:00-7:00pm

🎟️ $5 per child. Adults are free, up to two adults per child.
⏰ Friday, October 23rd from 4:00-8:00pm
📍 1605 Beltline Rd SW Decatur, Alabama

10/15/2026

Attention, shoppers! You can get your very own reusable shopping tote from the Friends of Decatur Public Library. Available for purchase at DPL’s Public Services Desk, the bags are $6 and all proceeds will be used to support the library. It’s great for carrying books checked out from the library or purchased from our Friends Used Book Sale Room! (Although we suppose you could carry other stuff in it, as well.)

10/15/2026

Algebra, geometry, composition & writing-you've got help! Our homework help program through HomeworkAlabama (powered by Tutor.com ) is available every day from 10am to 11pm & can answer questions you have on all these topics & more. FREE to anyone who lives in Alabama. Get started at www.myDPL.org/YS.

10/14/2026

Today is National Dessert Day, but who really needs a special day to celebrate dessert? Visit our online catalog (https://catalog.mydpl.org/) and search for dessert cookbooks, check out hoopla's collection of cookbooks (https://www.hoopladigital.com/search?q=dessert+cookbooks&scope=everything&type=direct), or pick one up from a bakery and let someone else do the work! However you choose to celebrate, Happy Dessert Day! 🍰😁

10/14/2026

Be aware!

Before You Pay, Call.

The City of Decatur has received reports of suspicious emails and invoices targeting zoning applicants. The messages use Planning Director Chad Bowman’s name, reference application details, and claim payment is needed to move an application forward.

The City of Decatur Planning Department DOES NOT accept or request wire payments or transfers.

The messages direct applicants to reply for wire instructions and communicate only by email. One attached invoice also uses the city’s logo.

Planning staff use email addresses ending in -al.gov, but scammers can disguise sender addresses. Names, logos, and accurate project details do not prove a message is legitimate.

Do not reply, click links, open attachments, or send money before verifying a suspicious request.

Even if the message says to communicate only by email, call Planning directly at 256-341-4720. Do not use contact information provided in the message. A quick call could prevent a costly mistake.

Read more at www.Decatur-AL.gov/News

In Decatur, We Are Better Together.

10/14/2026

Our Quilt Demo is in full swing! As an added bonus today, one of our quilters has a quilt in need of binding. So not only can you learn about piecing and quilting, but binding, too! All are welcome (no library card or Decatur/Morgan County residency required). Sit a spell and observe, ask questions, and try your hand by adding some stitches.

The quilters will be here until 4pm in the seating area at DPL.

10/14/2026

If you or someone you know is a caregiver, be sure to share!

Join us next Wednesday for our caregivers' support group meeting! Please RSVP to Michael Burrow using the contact information listed below.

10/14/2026

Check out today's bounty at Morgan County/Decatur Farmers Market!