May 2020
Virtual Medicare 101
Medicare 101 is now being hosted virtually! There are more Medicare insurance options available than ever before. Finding the right plan requires careful consideration, and we know, an educated consumer will make the right choice. We are here to educate you on your Medicare insurance options. Licensed Sales Representative Carol Cherry discusses the different parts of Medicare. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
We may be physically apart, but we can still enjoy being (virtually) together! Join Mr. John and Ms. Laura every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for a live story time. We'll read a couple books, sing songs, and have fun! We will read books perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our times together could also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can click here to send a…
Find out more »Virtual Superhero Story Time: Wonder Woman
DeKalb Public Library presents Superhero Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event and Giveaway. This week we are pleased to welcome Wonder Woman! These weekly interactive events with Princesses and Superheroes are full of singing, engaging storytelling, and the characters will respond to your child's comments by name. Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done anytime between now and just before the event. Then…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
We may be physically apart, but we can still enjoy being (virtually) together! Join Mr. John and Ms. Laura every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for a live story time. We'll read a couple books, sing songs, and have fun! We will read books perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our times together could also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can click here to send a…
Find out more »Virtual Anime and Manga for Adults
Join us for the continuation of Anime Club online! In this session, we'll play Japanese Salesman, a game where you have to sell odd Japanese products without knowing what they are. We'll then continue watching "Arte." Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. Join the Zoom meeting 5 minutes prior to…
Find out more »Virtual Lego Club
Hi Lego friends! Join us to build Lego creations with friends. This time, we are going to build vehicles....cars, trucks, trains, airplanes, bicycles, massively undefinable traveling monstrosities... whatever you can dream up. We will do this together and then show off what you have created on your own time. If time permits, we will also have a free build to see what awesome ideas you can quickly come up with. Please register for this event. Once you register you will…
Find out more »June 2020
Virtual Stories at Home
We may be physically apart, but we can still enjoy being (virtually) together! Join Mr. John and Ms. Laura every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for a live story time. We’ll read a couple books, sing songs, and have fun! We will read books perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our times together could also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can click here to send a request to…
Find out more »Virtual Princess Story Time: Rapunzel
DeKalb Public Library presents Princess Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event and Giveaway. This week we are pleased to welcome Rapunzel! These weekly interactive events with Princesses and Superheroes are full of singing, engaging storytelling, and the characters will respond to your child's comments by name. Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done anytime between now and just before the event. Then you…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
We may be physically apart, but we can still enjoy being (virtually) together! Join Mr. John and Ms. Laura every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for a live story time. We’ll read a couple books, sing songs, and have fun! We will read books perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our times together could also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can click here to send a request to…
Find out more »Virtual Anime-Manga Club for Teens
For this session of virtual anime club, we'll be playing Press Conference, a game where you have to guess what anime character you are based on the "press conference" questions the other players ask you. We will then continue watching "Fire Force." Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. Join the…
Find out more »Virtual Game of Geekery
Part trivia, part game show, all geek. Game of Geekery takes what is fun about your classic trivia night and takes it up a notch. With rounds like: Name that Tune, Family Feud, Price is Right, #BadDescriptions, and more you never quite know what will happen, but we can bet you'll have a lot of fun! There will be prizes for winning team While we can't do a live show just yet, we hope to bring Game of Geekery to…
Find out more »Virtual Bedtime Stories at Home
Join us virtually to enjoy a bedtime story or two (or three!) with Miss Jen. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done anytime between now and just before the event. Then you can click the link again to go back to the group on Monday evenings to watch the story times. Once you are added to the group you will be able to…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
We may be physically apart, but we can still enjoy being (virtually) together! Join Mr. John and Ms. Laura every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for a live story time. We’ll read a couple books, sing songs, and have fun! We will read books perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our times together could also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can click here to send a request to…
Find out more »Virtual Princess Story Time: Sleeping Beauty
DeKalb Public Library presents Princess Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event and Giveaway. This week we are pleased to welcome Sleeping Beauty! These weekly interactive events with Princesses and Superheroes are full of singing, engaging storytelling, and the characters will respond to your child's comments by name. Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done anytime between now and just before the event. Then…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
We may be physically apart, but we can still enjoy being (virtually) together! Join Mr. John and Ms. Laura every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for a live story time. We’ll read a couple books, sing songs, and have fun! We will read books perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our times together could also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can click here to send a request to…
Find out more »Virtual Anime and Manga for Adults
Anime club goes virtual with another session! This time we'll be playing Press Conference, a game where you have to guess what anime character you are based on the "press conference" questions the other players ask you. We will then continue watching "Arte." Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. Join…
Find out more »Virtual Game of Geekery
Part trivia, part game show, all geek. Game of Geekery takes what is fun about your classic trivia night and takes it up a notch. With rounds like: Name that Tune, Family Feud, Price is Right, #BadDescriptions, and more you never quite know what will happen, but we can bet you’ll have a lot of fun! There will be prizes for winning team While we can’t do a live show just yet, we hope to bring Game of Geekery to…
Find out more »Virtual Lego Club
Hello to our Lego people! During this Lego Club we will build buildings! Have fun showing off your latest creations, and then we will build together. We have some ideas for buildings you can make, or you can build from your imagination. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. Join the…
Find out more »Virtual Stairway to Zeppelin
When Led Zeppelin II replaced Abbey Road as the #1 album in December of 1969, it symbolized a "passing of the torch" into a new era in popular music. This 60-minute multimedia presentation observes how 1960's rock bands The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Yardbirds paved the way for Led Zeppelin in the 1970's. Despite being born fifteen years after the band broke up, Aaron Krerowicz worked as a full-time independent professional Beatles scholar from June 2015 through August…
Find out more »Virtual Bedtime Stories at Home
Join us virtually to enjoy a bedtime story or two (or three!) with Miss Jen. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done anytime between now and just before the event. Then you can click the link again to go back to the group on Monday evenings to watch the story times. Once you are added to the group you will be able to…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
We may be physically apart, but we can still enjoy being (virtually) together! Join Mr. John and Ms. Laura every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for a live story time. We’ll read a couple books, sing songs, and have fun! We will read books perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our times together could also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can click here to send a request to…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
We may be physically apart, but we can still enjoy being (virtually) together! Join Mr. John and Ms. Laura every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for a live story time. We’ll read a couple books, sing songs, and have fun! We will read books perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our times together could also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can click here to send a request to…
Find out more »Virtual Event: Discovery Center Museum’s Liquid Nitrogen Show
Excitement goes up as the temperature drops in this ultra-cold show! Join the Discovery Center Museum for a virtual science show via Zoom. Witness instant phase changes and identify the differences in states of matter as they succumb to the frigid world of liquid gas. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the…
Find out more »Virtual Anime-Manga Club for Teens
Challenge a friend to some anime trivia in this session of virtual anime club! We'll do several rounds of trivia to determine who knows the most about anime. We'll then continue watching "Fire Force." Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. Join the Zoom meeting 5 minutes prior to the program,…
Find out more »Virtual Game of Geekery
Part trivia, part game show, all geek. Game of Geekery takes what is fun about your classic trivia night and takes it up a notch. With rounds like: Name that Tune, Family Feud, Price is Right, #BadDescriptions, and more you never quite know what will happen, but we can bet you’ll have a lot of fun! There will be prizes for winning team While we can’t do a live show just yet, we hope to bring Game of Geekery to…
Find out more »Virtual Event: The History of the Beach Boys
If summer had a sound it would be the Beach Boys…surf, sun and California dreaming. This virtual presentation will focus on The Beach Boys “sunniest” years from 1962-1967. With the use of performance and interview clips, we’ll trace the arc of the Beach Boys’ early career from “Surfin’ U.S.A.”, “Fun, Fun, Fun” and “California Girls” to the more mature Pet Sounds, “Good Vibrations” and the abandoned Smile project. Surf’s Up! Gary is an adjunct professor at the College of DuPage/CE…
Find out more »Virtual Bedtime Stories at Home
Join us virtually to enjoy a bedtime story or two (or three!) with Miss Jen. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done anytime between now and just before the event. Then you can click the link again to go back to the group on Monday evenings to watch the story times. Once you are added to the group you will be able to…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
We may be physically apart, but we can still enjoy being (virtually) together! Join Mr. John and Ms. Laura every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for a live story time. We’ll read a couple books, sing songs, and have fun! We will read books perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our times together could also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can click here to send a request to…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
We may be physically apart, but we can still enjoy being (virtually) together! Join Mr. John and Ms. Laura every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for a live story time. We’ll read a couple books, sing songs, and have fun! We will read books perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our times together could also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can click here to send a request to…
Find out more »Virtual Anime and Manga for Adults
This virtual anime club session will feature another round of anime trivia! Grab a friend and compete to see who knows the most about anime in a series of rounds. After the trivia, we'll continue watching "Arte." Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. Join the Zoom meeting 5 minutes prior to…
Find out more »Virtual Game of Geekery
Part trivia, part game show, all geek. Game of Geekery takes what is fun about your classic trivia night and takes it up a notch. With rounds like: Name that Tune, Family Feud, Price is Right, #BadDescriptions, and more you never quite know what will happen, but we can bet you’ll have a lot of fun! There will be prizes for winning team While we can’t do a live show just yet, we hope to bring Game of Geekery to…
Find out more »Virtual Lego Club
Hello to our Lego people! This time, we will build animals! Have fun showing off your latest creations, and then we will build together. We have some ideas for animals that we can make together, and then we can free build. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. Join the Zoom…
Find out more »Virtual Medicare 101
Medicare 101 is now being hosted virtually! There are more Medicare insurance options available than ever before. Finding the right plan requires careful consideration, and we know, an educated consumer will make the right choice. We are here to educate you on your Medicare insurance options. Licensed Sales Representative Carol Cherry discusses the different parts of Medicare. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone…
Find out more »Virtual Bedtime Stories at Home
Join us virtually to enjoy a bedtime story or two (or three!) with Miss Jen. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done anytime between now and just before the event. Then you can click the link again to go back to the group on Monday evenings to watch the story times. Once you are added to the group you will be able to…
Find out more »Virtual Medicare 101
Medicare 101 is now being hosted virtually! There are more Medicare insurance options available than ever before. Finding the right plan requires careful consideration, and we know, an educated consumer will make the right choice. We are here to educate you on your Medicare insurance options. Licensed Sales Representative Carol Cherry discusses the different parts of Medicare. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
We may be physically apart, but we can still enjoy being (virtually) together! Join Mr. John and Ms. Laura every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for a live story time. We’ll read a couple books, sing songs, and have fun! We will read books perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our times together could also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can click here to send a request to…
Find out more »July 2020
Virtual Superhero Story Time: Super Girl
DeKalb Public Library presents Superhero Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event! Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done anytime between now and just before the event. Then you can click the link again to go back to the group on Wednesday morning to watch the program. Attendees are automatically entered to win a 10 minute Video Call with Super Girl after the event! Superhero…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
We may be physically apart, but we can still enjoy being (virtually) together! Join Mr. John and Ms. Laura every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for a live story time. We’ll read a couple books, sing songs, and have fun! We will read books perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our times together could also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Anyone who wants to watch the programs can click here to send a request to…
Find out more »Virtual Game of Geekery
Part trivia, part game show, all geek. Game of Geekery takes what is fun about your classic trivia night and takes it up a notch. With rounds like: Name that Tune, Family Feud, Price is Right, #BadDescriptions, and more you never quite know what will happen, but we can bet you’ll have a lot of fun! There will be prizes for winning team While we can’t do a live show just yet, we hope to bring Game of Geekery to…
Find out more »Virtual Princess Story Time: Snow Queen
DeKalb Public Library presents Princess Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event! Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done anytime between now and just before the event. Then you can click the link again to go back to the group on Wednesday morning to watch the program. Attendees are automatically entered to win a 10 minute Video Call with the Snow Queen after the event!…
Find out more »Virtual Princess Story Time: Ariel
DeKalb Public Library presents Princess Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event! Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done anytime between now and just before the event. Then you can click the link again to go back to the group on Wednesday morning to watch the program. Attendees are automatically entered to win a 10 minute Video Call with Ariel after the event! Superhero and…
Find out more »September 2020
Virtual Superhero Story Time: Bat Girl
DeKalb Public Library presents Superhero Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event! Click here to attend. Attendees are automatically entered to win a 10 minute Video Call with Bat Girl after the event! Superhero and Princess Story Times are presented by Parties with Character. Virtual Visit Packages with princesses and superheroes are booking now at www.PartiesWithCharacter.me. From Video Calls to Care Packages, Virtual Visits create meaningful memories for birthdays and every day! Call (815) 762-3656 for more information. For more information about this…
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