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Give Big Cats a Little Help for National Save A Tiger Month
Tigers are big, strong cats. In fact, they’re the biggest cats in the world. You might have heard lions called “King of the Jungle,” but that isn’t quite right. For one, lions mostly live on the grassy plains of Africa — not in the jungle. ... READ MORE
Suzanne Collins: Before You Knew Her
Unlike most Tributes sent to the Capitol, The Hunger Games has lived to see 18. Suzanne Collins’ classic Young Adult novel was published on September 14, 2008. The novel, which launched a ... READ MORE
September Display Case: Barb City Manor
Thank you to Barb City Manor for setting up a beautiful display for September! Barb City Manor is a not-for-profit retirement home, located six blocks from downtown DeKalb, in the historic Joseph F. Glidden and Jacob F. Haish hospital. ... READ MORE
Say Sí to 4-C: Bilingual Storytimes at the Library
Take your storytime to the next level with the wonderful members of 4-C, where English and Spanish come together for bilingual storytime fun. The Bilingual Play & Learn with 4-C meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Storytime ... READ MORE
Starting a Job Search
A job search can be time consuming and fraught with emotions. Whether your job search is motivated by a job loss, a career transition or a desire for more pay/responsibility, searching for a job takes time and effort. The best job searches ... READ MORE
3D Printing Tips & Tricks Part 1: Solid Beginnings
Welcome to Part 1 of a series on basic 3D printing tips! This series will focus on PrusaSlicer, the software designed by Prusa Research. DKPL's makerspace uses Prusa brand 3D printers, but PrusaSlicer can also work with non-Prusa brand ... READ MORE
Dolly Parton’s Dream
As we remember Dolly Parton and her extraordinary impact on the world, we want to focus on an important part of her legacy: her Imagination Library. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sends free books to children every month from birth to age ... READ MORE
Hosting The Legacy Wall
We are proud to announce that The Legacy Wall, created by The Legacy Project in Chicago, will be arriving to our library this fall! This exhibit will be on display in our Main Lobby from November 7 to 20. This one-of-a-kind, ... READ MORE
Shuck Yeah! It’s Almost Time for Corn Fest!
Every August, thousands of people fill downtown DeKalb for a beloved tradition: Corn Fest! With free sweet corn, live music, local vendors, carnival rides, and community spirit, the festival has become a highlight of the summer. ... READ MORE
Celebrating The Wright Brothers on National Aviation Day!
Every year in August, Americans celebrate National Aviation Day. It’s a day for Americans to think about airplanes, helicopters, hot air balloons, rocket ships, and all the other flying machines that let people take to the sky. Did you know ... READ MORE
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