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YA Friday

Posted: December 27, 2021 at 2:42 PM in Activities Stay Curious Stay Curious Activities Stay Curious From DPL Youth Programming

Happy New Year! This YA Friday we're highlighting some books in our junior nonfiction section that might appeal to readers looking to learn a new skill or start a new habit in the coming year.

Book Bundles

Posted: December 7, 2021 at 4:10 PM in Activities Adult Programming News Stay Curious Stay Curious Activities Stay Curious All Content Stay Curious From DPL Stay Curious Resources Youth Programming

Wondering what to read next? You tell us what you love. We pick your next read. Fill out the form below, and a library staff member will hand-select three to five books catered to your interests. We’ll get them ready for you and prepare a bundle bag. Library staff will notify you when your items are available on our reserve … [Read More]

YA Friday

Posted: December 3, 2021 at 10:07 AM in Activities Stay Curious Stay Curious Activities Stay Curious All Content Stay Curious From DPL Youth Programming

Happy YA Friday! It's already December and 2022 is getting closer by the day! Today we're celebrating some of the YA (and middle grade) books that have won awards this past year. What were your 2021 YA favs?

YA Friday

Posted: November 19, 2021 at 3:14 PM in Activities Stay Curious Stay Curious Activities Stay Curious All Content Stay Curious From DPL Youth Programming

Happy #YAFriday! Are you a fan of the Netflix comedy-drama On my Block? Well then we've got books for you! From neighborhood stories, to coming-of-age novels, to characters that are smart and savvy with a side of magical realism these books will help us pass the time while we wait for the Freeridge spin-off. [Read More]

Happy Friday

Posted: October 29, 2021 at 4:09 PM in Activities Stay Curious Stay Curious Activities Stay Curious All Content Stay Curious From DPL Youth Programming

Happy Friday! Is your family dressing up this year? We’d love to see your costumes! Trick-or-treat at the library anytime Friday or Saturday. We’ll have candy available at the front circulation desk. (Photos from our costume making workshop with ArtHaus)

YA Friday

Posted: October 17, 2021 at 8:12 PM in Stay Curious Stay Curious Activities Stay Curious All Content Stay Curious From DPL Youth Programming

It's YA Friday and today we're highlighting cosplay and costuming. We love creativity and fandom and are excited to help you find the resources you need for creating the costume of your dreams! Don't see what you're looking for? Just ask! We're always excited to continue building our nonfiction collection of books for makers, creatives, … [Read More]

YA Friday

Posted: September 24, 2021 at 9:43 AM in Activities Stay Curious Stay Curious Activities Stay Curious All Content Stay Curious From DPL Youth Programming

It's #YAFriday and we love NONFICTION. This week we're highlighting some new additions to our nonfiction section. Whether you want to learn about robots, art, football, or friendship we've got books for you.

New Hobbies

Posted: September 23, 2021 at 10:23 AM in Adult Programming Stay Curious Stay Curious Activities Stay Curious All Content Stay Curious From DPL

Do you need a new hobby? Here are 8 books to help you get your hands busy! Here's the list in the library's catalog - https://decorah.biblionix.com/?booklist=27299 The Wild Dyer - Abigail Booth Fabrics colored with natural dyes have a beauty and subtlety all of their own. Onion and avocado skins, chamomile and birch bark, … [Read More]

YA Friday-graphic Novels for Spooky Season

Posted: September 20, 2021 at 9:11 AM in Activities Stay Curious Stay Curious Activities Stay Curious All Content Stay Curious From DPL Youth Programming

It's #YAFriday, equinox is next week, October is fast approaching, and we're highlighting spooky season graphic novels. Whether you're looking for witchy whimsy, lonely laundry ghosts, or haunted malls we've got a book for you.

September Book Groups

Posted: August 31, 2021 at 2:53 PM in Activities Adult Programming Stay Curious Stay Curious Activities Stay Curious From DPL

Decorah Public Library staff are hosting four book discussions in September. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested should call the library at 382-3717 to learn more or to reserve a book. Zoom links are available on the Library’s website or you can email ktorresdal@decorah.lib.ia.us to be … [Read More]