March 2019
A Perfect Day for an Albatross: Experiences on Midway Atoll
Meet island ecology researcher Wieteke Holthuijzen as she shares her friend Caren Loebel-Fried's book, A Perfect Day for an Albatross, and their unique experience volunteering on Midway Atoll. Fly with albatross to this remote and unique island system and learn all about the amazing wildlife that inhabit Midway. Wieteke will share her experiences as a researcher, describe fascinating work restoring Midway's seabird colony, and more. Wieteke will also read from Loebel-Fried's book and share information about preserving and protecting oceanic seabirds and their…
Find out more »Spring Mural Painting
Do you love spring? Do you enjoy art? Join Jo Plenger-Schulz and help create a temporary mural that will be displayed at the library! Over the course of two 1.5-hour sessions, you will get to help design and paint a spring-themed mural. The finished mural will be approximately 6 feet long and 3 feet wide, and it will be displayed in the children’s department. Acrylic paints will be used, so wear old clothes or a paint shirt—the paint will NOT…
Find out more »Spring Mural Painting
Do you love spring? Do you enjoy art? Join Jo Plenger-Schulz and help create a temporary mural that will be displayed at the library! Over the course of two 1.5-hour sessions, you will get to help design and paint a spring-themed mural. The finished mural will be approximately 6 feet long and 3 feet wide, and it will be displayed in the children’s department. Acrylic paints will be used, so wear old clothes or a paint shirt—the paint will NOT…
Find out more »Eight Worlds in One Day
Grab a passport and travel to one of our 8 Worlds of Reading! Ask for a sticker at each world you visit—when you have collected 5 stickers, you’ll be able to enter a raffle in the main lobby for a chance to become a lucky winner! You do not need to be present to win. One prize per family. Hear Suzuki violin students play music from the children’s balcony overlooking the main lobby from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Discover the…
Find out more »April 2019
Read to Rover
Gracie Allen loves to hear stories! Certified therapy dog Gracie Allen, a Papillon/Chihuahua mix, visits the library to listen to children read. Children may register at the Youth Services Desk for a 10-minute time slot to read to Gracie. For more information, or to sign up, call (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350 or ask at the Youth Services Desk.
Find out more »Earth Day Endangered Animal Mural Painting
Do you love animals? This year, the theme for Earth Day is "endangered animals." Jo Plenger-Schulz will create a tree canopy mural, leaving spaces where animals can be added. Get an "endangered animal" circle from the children’s desk, then color the animal using colored pencils, markers, or crayons. When you have finished, give your animal to the librarian at the Youth Services Desk so it can be attached to the tree canopy mural. The finished mural will be approximately 6 feet…
Find out more »Story Time @ Panera
Register below for a special story time at Panera Bread on Sycamore Road. Hear a variety of stories for preschoolers presented by DeKalb librarian Theresa Winterbauer. After the program, children will receive a cookie and a glass of milk from Panera. Please note that this program will be held at Panera Bread, 2476 Sycamore Road, in DeKalb. Limit 16 – Please register to attend. A few spots are reserved for walk-in attendees. For additional information, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org…
Find out more »Movie Showing: Mary Poppins Returns
After Mary Poppins departed from London, Jane and Michael Banks grew up into loving and responsible adults. When Michael becomes a single father of three children after the death of his wife, Mary Poppins revisits the Cherry Tree Lane home to try to help Michael and his family. With her unique magical skills and the aid of her friend Jack, Mary Poppins helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives. This PG movie runs for 2 hours…
Find out more »Le Corsaire Ballet with NIU Theatre
Join students of NIU’s School of Theatre & Dance for some pirate fun! Help us tell pirate stories, play some games, learn a jig, and hear about NIU’s upcoming swashbuckling ballet, Le Corsaire! Enjoy a little dancing, a little history, and a lot of pirates during this interactive program. No registration is needed to attend this FREE event! It is intended for children and families and is held in conjunction with Northern Illinois University's theatre group. For additional information, please…
Find out more »Earth Day Family Event
Do you love animals? Would you like to help them? Bring your family and spend an hour with us learning about the importance of Earth Day! This year the theme for Earth Day is endangered animals. We will be spotlighting endangered species throughout the world who need our help. On a local level, we will explore what we can do in our own backyard to help out monarch butterflies and honeybees. Doug Hawthorne will visit to answer questions about beekeeping…
Find out more »Read to Rover
Sophie loves to hear stories! Certified therapy dog Sophie, a Goldendoodle, visits the library to listen to children read. Children may register at the Youth Services Desk for a 10-minute time slot to read to Sophie. For more information, or to sign up, call (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350 or ask at the Youth Services Desk.
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