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Cat Yoga
Cat Yoga
Come and meet your new best fur-end at what's paw-ssibly the best yoga event you'll ever attend! Explore your feline side as you move through several yoga poses. No prior yoga experience? No worries! There is no skill prerequisite for this fun session. Just bring a yoga mat or towel and your love for cats! […]
Local Jobs and Hiring Resources Workshop
Local Jobs and Hiring Resources Workshop
Are you interested in local job opportunities? Are you tired of submitting too many online job applications? Come learn about new local free resources that connect jobseekers with employers in the DeKalb area. Participants will learn about new ways to reach local employers with job openings and how to make themselves easily available to local […]
Cat Yoga
Cat Yoga
Come and meet your new best fur-end at what's paw-ssibly the best yoga event you'll ever attend! Explore your feline side as you move through several yoga poses. No prior yoga experience? No worries! There is no skill prerequisite for this fun session. Just bring a yoga mat or towel and your love for cats! […]
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Family Fun Science: Articulated Hands & Spooky Stuff
Family Fun Science: Articulated Hands & Spooky Stuff
It’s time to start getting ready for the fall and spooky season! This month’s Family Fun Science will make an articulated hand that can really move! You’ll learn about how hands work while building your own spooky hand from cardboard, string, and a few other materials. We are inside this month in the Story & […]
A Visit with Mrs. Lincoln
A Visit with Mrs. Lincoln
Mary Lincoln comes to life as presented by Valerie Gugala. She sets the historical record straight as she takes listeners through her life as a young woman born into a wealthy Lexington, KY family, and the transformation she made from that life to become the wife of a young man whose background was just the […]
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Introduction to Audio Recording and Editing (Virtual and In-person Options)
Introduction to Audio Recording and Editing (Virtual and In-person Options)
Looking to start your podcast? Maybe you want to learn how to record your musical instrument ? Perhaps you’re just curious about sound recording in general? In this class, we’ll be learning about the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Audacity. We’ll cover the basics of recording and editing audio. This will primarily be a show-and-tell class […]
Anime-Manga Club for Teens
Anime-Manga Club for Teens
Join us to discuss anime and manga, play some games, and of course, watch anime! Teens and tweens are invited to join the Anime/Manga Club for veteran otaku or newbie weaboos! Most anime is appropriate for teenagers age 13 and above. This program is intended for teens, ages 13-17. Registration is required. For additional information or help with […]
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Intro to Podcast Recording
Intro to Podcast Recording
Do you want to join in the podcasting craze, but you don’t have your own equipment? Great news! The library’s Sound Studio is available for patron use, and it’s easier to use than you might think. This program will show the basics of how to use library sound studio equipment to record your podcast. Topics […]
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Art for Teens: Sketching Like a Pro!
Art for Teens: Sketching Like a Pro!
Have you ever wanted to create professional illustrations? Join us for a two-part exploration into real world sketch techniques, creative thinking and transitioning from black and white to color. This workshop will help to build confidence, self-expression, and perhaps a future career in art. These free events are intended for teens, ages 12-17. It is […]
Building Your Resume
Building Your Resume
Learn about key basics to building a successful resume! This workshop will include how to structure your resume, tips on how to write achievement based statements, and tricks to help you get past Applicant Tracking Systems. This workshop is held in conjunction with workNet Batavia. It is intended for adults and teens. No registration is […]
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Life Hacks: Sewing Challenge
Life Hacks: Sewing Challenge
This is the first in a series of programs designed to teach various life hacks. If you've ever needed to mend your pants or sew on a button, this is the program for you! We will cover both sewing machine and hand sewing for a variety of purposes. If you have anything that needs mending, […]
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Miscellany and Mirth of the Midwest
Miscellany and Mirth of the Midwest
Musician and storyteller, Dave Martin, takes us on a good-natured romp through the midwest which explores the culture and storied history of the region, performing both traditional and original songs while infusing quixotic anecdotes about his family’s place in America’s heartland. Beginning at seed-time on the Fertile Crescent, (where history began, after all) with the […]
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Teen Advisory Group
Teen Advisory Group
Do you want to be in charge for a change? Participate in Teen Advisory Group where you get to tell our Teen Librarian which books, games, programs, and services you want. Develop interpersonal skills, earn volunteer hours, contribute to your community, and have fun, too! This group is intended for teens ages 12-17. Registration is […]
Virtual Presentation: The Color of Law and Reversing Segregation with Richard Rothstein
Virtual Presentation: The Color of Law and Reversing Segregation with Richard Rothstein
Author and researcher Richard Rothstein presents on the policies that led to racial segregation in American communities, and what can be done to reverse these practices and work towards racial equity. Co-sponsored by multiple Illinois libraries and held in partnership with Racial Awareness in the North Shore (RAIN), Together is Better Alliance (TiBA). Click here […]
Library Board Meeting
Library Board Meeting
This is the monthly meeting of the DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees, conducting the business of the library. Open to the public. For additional information, please contact the library at (815) 756-9568 or reference@dkpl.org.
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Introduction to Graphic Design Using Inkscape (Virtual and In-person Options)
Introduction to Graphic Design Using Inkscape (Virtual and In-person Options)
Are you looking to design your own logo? Or maybe you would like to create your own custom computer background. Inkscape is a vector graphics program that is excellent for beginners and hobbyists. We’ll cover the basics of designing and editing graphics using Inkscape. This will primarily be a show-and-tell class where the instructor shows […]
Leveraging Your LinkedIn
Leveraging Your LinkedIn
This workshop will help you build your LinkedIn profile from start to finish. Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn to build your professional brand and connect with others in your industry! This workshop is held in conjunction with workNet Batavia. It is intended for adults and teens. No registration is required. For more information, please […]
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Author Fair
Author Fair
Learn about the recent publications of area authors from the writers themselves. The library’s main lobby will be filled with local authors showcasing their works and answering questions throughout the day. Eight authors will provide a brief presentation in the Yusunas Meeting Room during the event. Listen to excerpts from their books, ask questions, and […]
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Anime-Manga Club for Teens
Anime-Manga Club for Teens
Join us to discuss anime and manga, play some games, and of course, watch anime! Teens and tweens are invited to join the Anime/Manga Club for veteran otaku or newbie weaboos! Most anime is appropriate for teenagers age 13 and above. This program is intended for teens, ages 13-17. Registration is required. For additional information or help with […]
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3D Printing: Buttons & Collaborative Art
3D Printing: Buttons & Collaborative Art
Learn how to make a 3D print, and then add your print to a collaborative art piece to be displayed in the library! We’ll be using TinkerCad to create 3D-printed buttons and, once they’re printed, finishing them with sandpaper and paint. No prior experience with 3D printing required. This workshop is intended for teens and […]
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Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite you to the Fall Book Sale on October 22 - 24, 2021. This is the first post-pandemic sale! Join us during the library’s opening hours in the lower level of the library for an astonishing selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks — children’s and teen’s books, […]
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Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite you to the Fall Book Sale on October 22 - 24, 2021. This is the first post-pandemic sale! Join us during the library’s opening hours in the lower level of the library for an astonishing selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks — children’s and teen’s books, […]
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Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite you to the Fall Book Sale on October 22 - 24, 2021. This is the first post-pandemic sale! Join us during the library’s opening hours in the lower level of the library for an astonishing selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks — children’s and teen’s books, […]
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Local Jobs and Hiring Resources Workshop
Local Jobs and Hiring Resources Workshop
Are you interested in local job opportunities? Are you tired of submitting too many online job applications? Come learn about new local free resources that connect jobseekers with employers in the DeKalb area. Participants will learn about new ways to reach local employers with job openings and how to make themselves easily available to local […]
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Virtual Event: Wild Chicago
Virtual Event: Wild Chicago
Join us as Ben Hollis, the original host of “Wild Chicago”, presents a history of this popular PBS show. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. […]
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Anime-Manga Club for Teens
Anime-Manga Club for Teens
Join us to discuss anime and manga, play some games, and of course, watch anime! Teens and tweens are invited to join the Anime/Manga Club for veteran otaku or newbie weaboos! Most anime is appropriate for teenagers age 13 and above. This program is intended for teens, ages 13-17. Registration is required, as space is limited. For additional […]
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3D Design: TinkerCad 101
3D Design: TinkerCad 101
Want to get into 3D printing, but don’t know how to do 3D design? In this program, you can get started with TinkerCad, a great online application for learning the basics of 3D design. You’ll get set up with an account and we’ll walk through a few tutorials to get you on the road to […]
Creative Writing: Zeen
Creative Writing: Zeen
Bring your own laptop, Chromebook, or iPad to these twice per month sessions where you can “get creative.” We will provide some laptops, writing prompts, and art supplies. All your creative projects can be added to Zeen magazine, written by DeKalb area students, ages 13-17. Can’t come to the writing sessions? No problem, you can […]
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Introduction to Graphic Design Using Inkscape
Introduction to Graphic Design Using Inkscape
Are you looking to design your own logo? Or maybe you would like to create your own custom computer background. Inkscape is a vector graphics program that is excellent for beginners and hobbyists. We’ll cover the basics of designing and editing graphics using Inkscape. This class is completely free. This will primarily be a show and […]
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Sensory Friendly Magic Show
Sensory Friendly Magic Show
Cody Clark uses visual and direct magic to safely stimulate your senses! Each of Cody’s routines is designed with the audience’s sensory needs in mind, engaging each participant at the level they’re most comfortable with. Whether you’re able to directly participate in the magic or just wave your hands to make the magic happen, you’ll […]
Suspense and Psychological Thrills: The Life of Alfred Hitchcock
Suspense and Psychological Thrills: The Life of Alfred Hitchcock
Join us when historical presenter Jim Gibbons hosts Suspense and Psychological Thrills: The Life of Alfred Hitchcock. Gibbons will discuss the life, on and off the set, of Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock and his great influence on the history of filmmaking. He will also discuss Hitchcock’s role as a film producer, director, his cameo appearances, […]
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