Decatur Public Library (Decatur, Texas)
We are a vibrant center of the community for: Education, Collaboration, and the Enjoyment of Reading.
The vision of the Decatur Public Library is to be the best small library in Texas, to provide exemplary customer service in order to improve customer satisfaction, to increase circulation, and to make the Decatur Public Library the heart of Decatur. The Decatur Public Library has been awarded The Library Journal/Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation award for runner up as the Best Small Library in America, 2012. Additionally, we have won State Awards for Excellence in Library Services in 2006, 2007, and 2009.
09/20/2026
September is National Clean-up Month!
Explore practical recycling tips and learn ways to make every day recycling more effective:
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Ask a librarian to help you find more resources for recycling, waste reduction, and
sustainability.
09/20/2026
Coming Up This Week:
September 21st at 1pm: Needlepoint Neighbors
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/463589?method=embed
September 21st at 1:30pm: Distinctively Special Book Club
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/414864?method=embed
September 22nd at 10am: The Legacy Blueprint
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/458039?method=embed
September 23rd at 10am: Family Place Library Workshop
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/447878?method=embed
September 23rd at 11am: Little Learners
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/447903?method=embed
September 23rd at 6pm: Off the Shelf Book Club
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/411325?method=embed
September 24th at 10am: American Mah Jongg
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/441793?method=embed
September 24th at 6pm: Yoga at the Library
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/411179?method=embed
September 25th at 9am: Fabulous Friday Senior Social goes to the Health Expo!
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/446543?method=embed
September 25th at 12pm: Pokemon Club
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/418089?method=embed
Monday, September 21st Distrinctively Special Book Club reunites at 1:30pm.
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/414864?method=embed
Friday, October 2nd at 10:30am, we're honoring Dolly Parton with a fun butterful craft and children 0 to 5 can register for free for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/462756?method=embed
Pokemon gathers next Friday, September 25th at 12pm!
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/418089?method=embed
Next Friday, September 25th, We're Getting Physical is cancelled. Instead, seniors will meet at the Decatur Conference Center at 9am for the Health and Wellness Expo!
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/446543?method=embed
Bring your towels and stay hydrated. Yoga at the library is next Thursday, September 24th at 6pm.
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/411179?method=embed
Calling all crafty teens! Tomorrow, September 18th is Teen Crochet Club at 10am.
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/418054?method=embed
Off the Shelf Book Club reunited next Wednesday, September 23rd at 6pm to talk about Whistler by Ann Patchett. All are welcome!
https://decatur-tx.localhub.com/calendar/event/411325?method=embed
09/16/2026
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Address
1700 S FM 51
Decatur, TX
76234
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 7pm |
| Friday | 9am - 2pm |