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Celebrating Black Writers with the John Steptoe Award
Black History Month is not just about history, but a living celebration of continuing Black excellence. This excellence in writing for children and teens is celebrated with awards like the Coretta Scott King Award and the John Steptoe ... READ MORE
Honoring Black History: Read, Reflect, Remember
Every February, communities across the United States celebrate Black History month: a time dedicated to honoring the achievements, contributions, and legacy of African Americans. At the library, this month is an invitation to explore powerful ... READ MORE
February Display Case: Safe Passage
Our Main Lobby Display Case for February has been set up by Safe Passage. It is the mission of Safe Passage to promote the right of all to nonviolent and abuse-free relationships through advocacy, intervention and prevention in DeKalb ... READ MORE
Let’s Celebrate Ramadan!
“Ramadan Mubarek” and “Ramadan Kareem” are two phrases you might start hearing more often as Ramadan approaches. These are greetings during Ramadan, and mean “Have a blessed [or] generous Ramadan.” Ramadan Kareem means Ramadan ... READ MORE
Good News for Film Fans: DKPL Has What You Want
Whether you're a avid reader, someone who stalks the new CD shelf, or an audiobook addict, you know that DKPL's collection is stocked to the brim with the freshest possible media! At DeKalb Public Library, our staff strives to stay on top of ... READ MORE
Valentine’s Day with Edgar Allan Poe
February is a time when we’re encouraged to focus on all things romantic. Love poems, rom-coms, candlelit dinners, and chalky little heart-shaped candies. We do love all those things, of course, but we’ve got a less conventional Valentine’s Day ... READ MORE
Love is in the Air: Fan-Favorite Reads & Must-Attend DKPL Events
We’ve made it through another harsh Midwest January, and even though it's still rather chilly outside, we’re warming hearts here at DKPL! Romance novels are flying off the shelves, and our librarians have planned picture-perfect programs to ... READ MORE
Easy Cricut Maker Crafts to Make at 309 Creative
The first time someone sees a Cricut Maker in 309 Creative, the reaction is often the same: That looks cool, but I wouldn’t know where to start. The good news is that you don’t need a design background, a craft room at home, or hours of free ... READ MORE
Printz Award-winning Teen Books
Earlier this week, the American Library Association awarded the the 2026 Michael L. Printz Award to the short story anthology Legendary Frybread Drive-in edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith . You may have heard of other book awards, but the Printz ... READ MORE
Help with College Planning at DKPL
While planning for college can be exciting, the process of applying and seeking financial aid can be overwhelming. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be joining us in February and March for three programs (2/3, 2/17 and 3/3) to ... READ MORE
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