Young children dressed up in their holiday best waited in a line with their families in the Decatur Public Library’s Youth Services Room for the jolly man dressed in his iconic red suit.

The Decatur Library reopened Feb. 10 with enhanced safety protocols following a Feb. 2 shooting. New measures include a single point of entry via the rear of the building and a mandatory security ...

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.

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Decatur Public Library will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a block party featuring live music, activities and local partners. The free event will take place from 11 ...

Author Avery Irons, a Decatur native, will hold a reading and book signing at Decatur Public Library 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, ...

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DECATUR, GA — The Decatur Library remains closed Tuesday as police continue searching for a man accused of shooting another man inside the facility. Decatur police have identified the suspect as ...