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Illinois Freedom Project

September 1st-October 1st

This traveling exhibit details the journey from slavery to freedom in Illinois, and features the stories of everyday people who struggled against slavery and prejudice and became community, state and national leaders.
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September 11th 2001: The Day That Changed the World

In remembrance of this day in history, the National September 11 Memorial and Museum has put together a poster display that you can view in the library. On exhibit until October 2nd.
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Books Between Bites

Wednesday, September 1st
12:15pm

Join us once again for this popular program! This non-traditional book club features a monthly speaker on a specific book or topic. Enjoy this lunch-hour break from your day.
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Real Talk on Race

Thursday, September 2nd & 16th, 6 PM

Real Talk on Race meets the first and thrid Thursdays of each month. RTOR is open to all and hopes to help build meaningful conversations and connections in our community.
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Yoga
Tuesday, September 7th, 12 pm

Spend your lunch hour with us for a peaceful and restorative yoga session.  There is limited class space, so please register. Bring your own mat or towel and wear comfy clothesy
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Needles, Hooks and Heddles

September 13th & 27th

5:30-7:30PM

Needles, Hooks and Heddles is a fiber arts group that meets twice a month. Attendees are welcome to bring any fiber art project upon which they are working. Anyone is welcome!
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Basic Word Part 1

Tuesday,September 14 @ 11am

Monday, September 20 @ 6pm

This course is for those who want to know the basics of creating a Microsoft Word document. It is split into two parts.
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Basic Word Part 2

Thursday, September 16 @ 11am

Tuesday, September 21 @ 6pm

Part two of our series on Word. In order to participate in WORD Part 2, you must have completed WORD Part 1.
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Decatur Fire Department

Tuesday, September 21, 7pm

Join Gary Geisler and Jeff Pritts for the presentation of a short film about the Decatur Fire Department and the men and women who have served so bravely for our community.
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Krafty Things with Katie

Fall Gnomes

Thursday, September 23, 6pm-8pm

Join Katie to make this sassy little gnome! He's perfect for your mantle or desk--bringing just the right amount of charm and whimsy. Krafty Things is open to participants ages 10 and up. Registration is required. 
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What's New in Children's?
Writing Workshop and More!
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Baby Talk Times

Tuesdays 6-6:45PM
Thursdays 10-10:45 AM

Bring your little ones to Baby TALK Times for stories, music and movement! Children 3 and younger are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian. Baby TALK is held in the Children's Auditorium.
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Word Warriors

Writing Workshop

Mondays, September 13th-October 25th
4-5pm

Kids ages 10-13 can join this 7-week writing workshop designed to improve vocabulary and communication styles of all kinds. Class size is limited so reserve your spot now. 
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Rebecca Caudill

Discussion Group

September 29, 4pm

The September book is Clean Getaway by Nic Stone. Participate in the book discussions and then vote on the award at the end of the year. Meetings will be facilitated by Children's Library Assistant Ms. Susan.
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Decatur Public Library
130 N. Franklin St Decatur, IL 62523
Phone: (217) 424-2900
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