DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Book worms in Decatur might have to wait a little longer to read new releases. Staff at the Decatur Public Library said their longtime wholesaler — Baker and Taylor — abruptly ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — In its 150th year of service, the Decatur Public Library is proving that even an institution steeped in history can stay ahead of the curve. The library has seen a dramatic ...

The Decatur Library will reopen Feb. 9 following a week-long closure for staff well-being and security assessments. New security measures are being implemented after a shooting involving over 48 ...

Professor Graybeard, whose real name is John Wicks, presented the Sensational Science Summer Show to Decatur-area families Monday as a finale to the Decatur Public Library’s Summer Reads program. Each ...

DECATUR — The Decatur Public Library, along with 40 other libraries and community college learning resource centers, received a surprise from the state in the form of 14 Kindle 4 e-readers. Each of ...

DECATUR — Latham residents Debbie and Tim Harbarger arrived at the Decatur Public Library Saturday morning dressed in pristine white T-shirts. But they didn’t expect to stay that way. “We’ll be ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Monday night, the Decatur Public Library unveiled a new traveling exhibit that highlights the stories and history of African American culture in our state. This exhibit features ...

The Decatur Public Library received $10,000 from the Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of a Carnegie Libraries 250 program celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary.

On Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at approximately 5:10 p.m., Decatur Police responded to a shooting at the Decatur Library. Officers located an adult male inside the library suffering from a gunshot wound.