Upcoming Events
Cold-Blooded Creatures
Bubba’s back! Are you ready to see this 8-foot-long alligator who weighs over 200 pounds, along with a variety of snakes, lizards, and a tortoise? Jim Nesci captivates the audience with a collection of wondrous creatures. Cold-Blooded Creatures offers the latest information about reptiles from an experienced expert in the reptile industry. Jim will address the relationship between reptiles and dinosaurs. He will treat everyone to many unknown facts about this misunderstood group of creatures and tell humorous stories about…
Find out more »Stand-Up Giraffe Craft
Add spots to the l-o-n-g neck of your giraffe. For more information, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Find out more »Read to Rover
Miller loves to hear stories! Certified therapy dog Miller, a Golden Retriever, 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 Miller. For more information, or to sign up, call (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350 or ask at the Youth Services Desk.
Find out more »Science Tellers: Wild West Show
Join Science Tellers for an action-packed story set in the Wild West in which two young heroes saddle up to foil a legendary bank-robbing outlaw’s devious plans--but not before stopping a runaway train, escaping an abandoned mine shaft, and discovering how a mysterious piano can play an "instrumental" part in putting a rotten cowboy back behind bars! Throughout the story, audience volunteers help explore the fascinating science behind chemical reactions, combustion, air pressure, inertia, and more. No registration is needed to attend this…
Find out more »Beaded Fish Craft
Choose colored beads to string on pipe cleaners to make your own little school of fish. For more information, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Find out more »Movie Showing: Jumanji, Welcome to the Jungle
Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars. They’ll have to complete the adventure of their lives filled with fun, thrills, and danger or be stuck in the game forever! This PG-13 movie runs for 119 minutes. (1 hour and 59 minutes). It is sponsored by the Friends of the…
Find out more »English Country Dancing
When was The Beginning of the World? What color are Buttered Peas? Ponder the answers to these questions and more at Diane Johns' workshop on English country dancing! Wear soft-soled shoes and comfortable clothes to start learning the basic steps; no experience is necessary! This FREE program is geared towards participants ages 6 and up. Space is limited to 26 participants. Registration will occur at the library shortly before the program begins--first come, first serve! This event is sponsored by the…
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