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May Display Case: CASA DeKalb County
Our Main Lobby display case this month has been set up by CASA DeKalb County! CASA’s mission is to advocate for and serve as the voice for children in DeKalb County who have experienced abuse or neglect. So far in 2026, 49 CASA ... READ MORE
Spice of the Month: Unlocking Flavor and Debunking Kitchen Myths
When you hear the acronym 'MSG', what adjectives come to mind? Salty? Savory? Or do other, more sinister ideas creep in? Words like 'unhealthy', or even 'dangerous'? The history of this flavor enhancer is filled with politics, panic, and poor ... READ MORE
DKPL’s Open-Source Museum: Part 1
In 2022, DKPL brought back 8 Countries in 1 Day, an annual event that celebrates different regions of the world and their cultures. The Tech Desk & Studio Department celebrated Ancient Greece and used the library’s ... READ MORE
It Could Be Your Lucky Day!
Last week, one of my best friends (and most trusted reading advisors) posted the book Yesteryear on their Instagram story with the caption "5/5 MUST READ!" When I placed a hold on the book on our NEW PrairieCat Mobile App, I noticed that I was ... READ MORE
Miniature Painting Resources and Videos
For many people growing up and making models, there were no videos showing how to paint a model! Today there are plenty of artists who post their painting, design, and modelling processes on Youtube. This is a collection of useful, ... READ MORE
New Teen Graphic Novels and Manga
The graphic novel and manga catalogue is one of our most popular collections at the library. Our shelving bins are often full with the sheer number of titles checked out every week. With over 2,400 graphic novels and just over 2,070 manga, our ... READ MORE
“Shh-ing” the Stereotype: DKPL’s Tattooed Staff
It's okay to admit it: when you think of a librarian, you think of an older woman in a cardigan, a bun, and glasses with one of those long beaded strings connecting the arms. Here at DeKalb Public Library, we are lucky to have all kinds of ... READ MORE
Self-Care for Spring
Spring is here! While we may feel the pull of spring cleaning with all its promises of spotless, de-cluttered living spaces, spring should also be a time to refresh our minds. Below are a few simple ways to care for yourself this season, as ... READ MORE
Free Open-Source Tools at the Library
Ever had an idea to create something and you just didn't know how to get started? Maybe a sketch on a napkin, a snippet of audio, or a half-formed 3D concept? Turning the spark of an idea into something real you can touch and show others can be ... READ MORE
April Display Case: DeKalb County Health Department
Our Main Lobby display case for April is full of useful information from our local Health Department, including seasonal advisories, nutrition information, and details about upcoming events. On Tuesday, April 17, the Health Department ... READ MORE
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