Upcoming Film Event and New Glass Negatives

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Local History Room

Upcoming Events

"A Workingman's Town"

Join Gary Geisler on Tuesday, January 19th 7pm for a viewing of a short film about the Decatur working men and women who truly make our town amazing. Discussion will follow.

Featured Displays

Caring Black Men

Caring Black Men, a mentoring program for at-risk students, was established in 2009 by Jeffrey Perkins, president of the Decatur branch of the NAACP.

Black History Month 2021 Display

Find out more about Black History in Decatur, including local leaders, business owners and athletes.

Previous Events

Remembering the Firestone Tire Plant

Did you miss the Decatur Firestone Event? You can check out the recording here.

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Dennis School Ain't Going Nowhere

Did you miss learning about the history of Dennis School? View the recording below.

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Announcements

Charles Wasson Photographs

Check out the newest collection in Omeka: glass negatives from the photographer Charles Wasson.

Local History Room CLOSED Temporarily

Decatur Public Library is currently closed to the public. However, the staff at the Local History Room are still available to answer questions.
Email us at localhistory@decaturlibrary.org or call (217) 421-9766.
Make sure to check out our online databases as well.

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Decatur Public Library
130 N. Franklin St Decatur, IL 62523
Phone: (217) 424-2900