America250 Resources, Programs, and Events
Celebrate our freedom to read, reflect on the past, and reimagine tomorrow with our America250 programs and resources.
26 in '26 Reading Challenge
Make 2026 a year of reading with our 26 in ‘26 Reading Challenge!
September Calendars of Events
Get a sneak peek at our September Adult and Children's Calendars of Events before they reach our branches.
September Staff Picks
Looking for your next great read? September's staff picks are here!
The Jubilee Reader
Check out the September/October 2026 issue of The Jubilee Reader, a reading guide containing recent books by African American writers, writers from the African diaspora, and on related topics.
Explore More! Calendar
Start your month off right with September's Explore More! Calendar. Each day has a new activity, challenge, or fun fact for you to share as a family.
Upcoming Events
September 19th, 12:30 PM
Join us for a family-themed yoga class. Families will enjoy bonding with playful partner poses, engaging mindfulness games, breath work, and useful meditation techniques.
September 19th, 1:00 PM
Come join us for a special all-ages storytime under the Story Blossom Tree.
September 19th, 1:00 PM
In this creative session, design two kindness cards—one to keep and one to help replenish our Kindness Card Collection. Share encouragement and brighten our community, one message at a time.
September 19th, 1:00 PM
View the current exhibition in the Fourth Floor Gallery of Decatur Library, The Book As Art v.14: Ghosted.
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