Decatur Public Library - Al

06/21/2026

Need to learn new language skills for work? Pronunciator lets you customize your language learning for your industry! Best of all, it's free. Get started at www.myDPL.org/services & click on the Pronunciator button.

06/20/2026

Did you know your child can use their DPL card to log in on our computers? Each card gets 2 hours of computer use per day. Our computers also have free access to ABCmouse, so it’s screen time you can feel good about!

06/20/2026

A big thank you to Magical Memories Al , a frequent partner for DPL. This company presents lots of character Story Times here at the library, and will be joining us next week (Thursday, 6/25) as a paleontologist! We deeply appreciate Magical Memories AL for supporting the library!

06/20/2026

Ever wondered about American Sign Language? Or braille? Kids of all ages are invited to “Different Ways We Communicate” in our Youth Services Room on Monday, June 22nd, at 3pm in our Youth Services Room. Kayla Busick will present this free program. All are welcome.

Get complete information about DPL Summer Reads programs or the app at www.myDPL.org/SummerReads.

06/19/2026

DPL is closed today in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen tomorrow, 6/20, for our normal Saturday hours of 10am – 4pm.

Here’s a video Peggy Allen Towns recorded for us years ago, explaining the history and significance of the Juneteenth holiday: https://bit.ly/DPLjuneteenth.

06/18/2026

Drowning in online reviews trying to find the perfect laptop? Or just need a reliable coffee maker that won’t quit on you? Wirecutter is the answer and it’s included in your FREE New York Times access through Decatur Public Library! They test everything so you don’t have to. Click the link in bio to learn more and unlock your access.

06/18/2026

A fun and FREE way to get your kids some time in the great outdoors!

It's that magical time of year again!
Wild Wednesday Nature Hikes for Kids and Families in the Bankhead National Forest are led by Wild Alabama staff every Wednesday from June 24 - August 1
Participation is free! Requirement: bring at least one child.
Register on the Wild Alabama Events page at https://www.wildal.org/registration
Contact Janice at [email protected] for more info

06/18/2026

A great reminder for men!

Believe it or not, guys, the right time to go to the doctor is BEFORE anything is wrong. Check out our blog post at tinyurl.com/49euyzb6 to learn what regular checkups and screenings can do for you.

06/18/2026

Exciting news! We are deeply grateful to Oxford Alabama Public Library for helping to reduce the holds on CamelliaNet.

Thanks to an LSTA grant, IMLS has awarded us the ability for Camellia Net to purchase more titles to alleviate the holds that our patrons have requested. Happy Reading!

06/18/2026

Lots of fun to be had at Point Mallard Park! Kids up to age 11 who participate in DPL Summer Reads could win free Point Mallard passes as a grand prize. Get the details at www.myDPL,org/SummerReads.