Decatur

Decatur was the first township outside of Center Township to receive a branch library when the Marwood Branch opened in 1967 in a storefront location. Strong library usage throughout the township demonstrated the need for a new 11,300-square-foot branch that opened on Kentucky Avenue in 1990 as the Decatur Branch and continues to serve the community today.

Amenities & Services

Internet Access

• Public computers with Microsoft Office
• Early learning computer stations
• Free Wi-Fi

Meeting Space

• Meeting rooms available for public reservation

Study Room

• Study room available for public reservation

Bike Rack

Self-Services

• Checkout
• Color printer
• Color copy machine
• Document scanner
• Mobile printing services

Outgoing Fax

Exam Proctoring

Walk-Up Book Return

Seed Library

• Open for seed checkout during regular library hours (March-October)

Upcoming Events at Decatur

08.11.21

Story Time

Decatur Branch

Babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their caregiver are invited to join us for stories, songs and fun!

08.14.21

Free Comic Book Day

Decatur Branch

Adults and children are invited to take home free comic books. A variety of comic books will be available during open hours on the date of the event. Free comic books will be available at the following five library branches: Decatur, East Washington, Garfield Park, Nora, and Southport.

08.18.21

Story Time

Decatur Branch

Babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their caregiver are invited to join us for stories, songs and fun!

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Branch Manager

Doriene Smither

Hi, I'm Doriene Smither, Branch Manager for Decatur. I have many favorite books. I hope you’ll visit our location soon. For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. We are always happy to help!

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