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Children's Programs  |  Young Adult Programs | For Parents

Children's Programs
Mother Goose
A special program designed for babies (4- 18 months) and their care-givers. This program develops babies' language and literacy skills through stories, rhymes, songs and movement. Caregivers and babies enjoy a special bonding experience while preparing children to love books and reading. A “stay and play” playtime and social will be held following the program. 

Toddler Time
Designed for children 18 months to 3 years this program includes stories, songs, movement, puppets and activities to enhance pre-literacy skills and development skills. This program encourages participation from toddlers and care givers while accommodating toddlers’ short attention span, curiosity, and development. A “stay and play” playtime and social will be held following the program.  

Story Time
A story time designed to promote books and reading. This program includes stories, songs, movement, puppets, crafts, and activities to encourage early literacy and a love of reading. This program encourages participation from caregivers and children as stories are enhanced and brought to life. 

Young Adult Programs
Otaku Club (Anime/Manga Club)
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
The Decatur Public Library is happy to announce that we have started an anime and manga club! This is the perfect opportunity to meet other Otaku in the area and make new friends. The activities include showing your favorite manga or graphic novels, watching anime, and talking about why we love them. As our club grows we are hoping to add other fun activities. Perks include a discount price on ordering manga and graphic novels through the Decatur Public Library, and sharing your Otaku ways with the rest of us. Oh, and there will be snacks. 

Now, there are a couple of things that are Library Law. If you are under the age of thirteen you will need a signed consent form from your parents. You may ask for one at the front desk at the Decatur Public Library. Miss Diane or Miss Denice will be most happy to help you. 

If you are bringing any anime that you wish to show during our meetings you must bring it into the library a few days before the meeting so that Miss Diane or Miss Denice can view it. 

If this sounds like the club for you then please join us. We hope to see you there!

Story Time
Wednesday at 10:00 am

Toddler Time
(
18 months to 3 years)
Wednesday at 11:00 am
Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
followed by a stay and play social time for toddlers and their parents

Mother Goose Time
(
4- 18 months)
Thursday at 10:00 am
followed by a stay and play social time for infants and their parents

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Book Club
Meets the second Thursday of each month
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Otaku Club
(Manga/Anime Club)
Meets the third Tuesday of each month
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