July Events at the DeKalb Public Library

Library Events everyone is welcome to these events!
Every Tuesday at 6:30pm – Drop in for one-on-one instruction on how to download NetLibrary audiobooks to your MP3 player. Ask at the Reference Desk.)
1 All Day - Dollar-A-Bag Sale – books, movies and music on sale for a dollar bag. Now extended through July 3rd!
2 All Day - Dollar-A-Bag Sale – books, movies and music on sale for a dollar bag. Now extended through July 3rd!
3 All Day - Dollar-A-Bag Sale – books, movies and music on sale for a dollar bag. Now extended through July 3rd!
4 CLOSED for Independence Day holiday
5 CLOSED
6 5:00pm – Friends of the Library meeting. Open to the public. Come see how this volunteer group is helping the library!
12 OPEN – 1:00pm to 5:00pm. The library will be open on Sundays through the rest of the summer. Treat yourself to coffee and treats to celebrate!
 
Events for Children
2 10:30am – Where in the World is Dr. Ledgerwood? NIU’s Dr. Ledgerwood presents a short movie about Cambodia, and will have artifacts and souvenirs for hands-on-learning. Free and open to all ages, best for school-age children through adults.
3 10:30am – Science Experiments & Stories with teacher Cori Sparks. Free and open to children age 6 and up. Experimenters will make slime, so wear old clothes.
3 3:00pm - Make-n-Play Day: Tangram. Older elementary-age children will enjoy making the Tangram puzzle, then learning how to play the game. Free, cutting skills required. Advance registration is required.
6 6:30-7:00pm – Bedtime Story Time. Wear your pajamas and join Miss Jen on the Dragon Carpet for stories. Free and open to the whole family.
7 2:00pm - Turkish Charm Craft. Drop in to make a charm bracelet based on traditional Turkish jewelry. Free and open to all ages — please note that this craft uses small beads.
8 10:30am - Toddler Time with teacher Cori Sparks. Free and open to toddlers and parents.
9 2:00-3:00pm - Jan’s Clan Puppet Show. Join us for this free, all ages music and comedy show. Special behind-the-scenes pre-show begins at 1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.
10 10:30am - Science Experiments & Stories with teacher Cori Sparks. Free and open to children age 6 and up. Experimenters will make fizz, so wear old clothes.
11 10:00am-12:00pm - Read To Rover: International Version. Children of all ages can practice their read-aloud skills to a trained therapy dog. Sign up in advance for your 15-minute time slot. Free.
12 6:30pm - BookSnack meets to discuss The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John. Free and open to 11-14 year olds. Refreshments are provided.
13 10:30am - Irish Dancing presentation. Come to the library to see authentic Irish jigs and reels, performed in the upper level’s main room. Free and open to all ages.
14 6:30pm - Japanese Paper Uchiwa (Fan) Craft. Drop in for this bilingual craft. Free and open to all ages. Bilingue, gratis y por todos los ninos.
15 10:30am - Toddler Time with teacher Cori Sparks. Free and open to toddlers and parents.
16 6:30pm - Make-n-Play Day: Mancala. Make the board then learn how to play the game. Free and open to older elementary-age children (some cutting skills required). Advance registration is required.
17 2:30-3:30pm - Down Under in Australia. Learn from Matt Mance’s recent travels to this country-continent. Free and open to all ages, best for school-age children through adults.
18 10:30am - Science Experiments & Stories with teacher Cori Sparks. Free and open to children age 6 and up. Experimenters will make a messy experiment, so wear old clothes.
19 2:00-4:00pm - Aboriginal Dreamtracks Craft. Free and open to all ages. This craft is messy, so wear an old shirt!
20 10:30am - BookSnack meets to discuss The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John. Free and open to 11-14 year olds. Refreshments are provided.
21 12:00-2:00pm - Summer Adventures with Sally Walker. National award-winning author Sally Walker will read from her books, talk about her adventures, and answer your questions. Copies of her books will be on sale, and Sally will sign them for you. $10 for adults, $5 for children—price includes kid-friendly (and adult-friendly) lunch, balloon animals and face painting! This program takes place at the Barsema Alumni & Visitor’s Center on Annie Glidden Road, on NIU’s campus.
22 6:30-7:30pm - Ndbele Bead Bracelet Craft. Drop in any time to join us in making this craft from Africa. Free and open to ages 3 and up. Please note that this craft uses small beads.
23 10:30am - Toddler Time with teacher Cori Sparks. Free and open to toddlers and parents.
24 6:30-7:30pm - Asante Adinkra Stamping Craft. Drop in at any time to join us in making this craft from Africa. Free and open to ages 3 and up. This craft can get messy, so wear an old shirt!
25 2:30pm - Magical Jungle Safari Show. Safari Ken takes children on a magical adventure through the jungle. Get your Tarzan yell ready! Free and open to all ages.
26 9:30-11:30am - Easy Kuna Molas Craft. Drop in any time to join us in coloring this craft from Panama. Free and open to all ages.
27 10:00-11:30am - PreSchool Silly Summer Fun. This hands-on activity is free and open to children under 5 years old. Wear old clothes for messy fun and meet in the children’s courtyard.
28 6:30-7:30pm - Papel Picado Craft. Drop in any time to join us in making this craft from Mexico. Free and open to all ages, but cutting skills are required.
29 2:30pm - See the Pyramids. Jim Womack recently returned from Egypt and he’s brought pictures and artifacts for display. Free and open to all ages, best for school-age children through adults.
30 2:30-3:30pm - Aztec Fan Craft. Drop in any time to join us in making this craft from Central America. Free and open to all ages, but cutting skills are required.
 
Events for Young Adults
2 10:30am - Where in the World is Dr. Ledgerwood? NIU’s Dr. Ledgerwood presents a short movie about Cambodia, and will have artifacts and souvenirs for hands-on-learning. Free and open to all ages, best for school-age children through adults.
2 6:30pm - TAG Game & Story night. Play board games and make up crazy stories. Refreshments provided. For teens only, please.
7 6:30pm - Anime Alliance meets to watch and discuss Slayers. Refreshments are provided and advance registration is required as we can only fit 20 teens.
8 2:30-3:30pm - Down Under in Australia. Learn from Matt Mance’s recent travels to this country-continent. Free and open to all ages, best for school-age children through adults
9 2:30pm - See the Pyramids. Jim Womack recently returned from Egypt and he’s brought pictures and artifacts for display. Free and open to all ages, best for school-age children through adults.
 
Events for Adults
1 7:00pm - Destination Wonder meets to discuss Dust by Elizabeth Bear. Refreshments are provided. Open to adults and older teens. Destination Wonder book club reads science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
2 6:30-8:30pm Healthy Pregnancy Class. Presented by a Bradley method childbirth educator, this free class will discuss ways you can keep your pregnancy healthy, including nutrition, exercise, and using a doula. This class is FREE, but please help us prepare by signing up at the Reference Desk in advance.
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