January 2021
Virtual Opinion Night: Schitt’s Creek
Do you love Schitts Creek? Do you have strong opinions on the show? Or even small opinions? Just want to talk about it with others who watch it? Join us as we complete together an opinion night full of questions like ‘Are you more of a David or Alexis?’ ‘Would you rather be best friends with Twyla or Mutt?’ ‘Which scene is your favorite?’ and more. Opinion Night is a free event for adults. Please register for this event. Once…
Find out more »Virtual Musical Mornings
Music stimulates the senses and engages us on many levels. Join music therapist Angie Carter for a special morning of musical developmental activities. Click here to participate in this virtual program live on select Friday mornings. Past programs are also available for anyone to view on this Facebook page. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library. For more information or help with registration, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Find out more »Virtual Ukulele Lessons
Start learning to play the ukulele this winter! Join Jen Conley as she walks you through the basics of playing the ukulele in a virtual three-week class. You will be introduced to essential chords and favorite songs, you will learn how to tune and hold your instrument and will get a glimpse at the popular culture of the ukulele. The class will include introduction to note reading, as well as a presentation of three useful strumming patterns. Come away with…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Basics in Audacity
Looking to start your podcast? Maybe you want to learn how to make beats? Perhaps you’re just curious about sound recording in general? In this class, we’ll be learning about the Digital Audio Workstation(DAW) Audacity. We’ll cover the basics of creating and editing. This class is completely free. 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…
Find out more »Virtual Variety Show with John P. Hopkins
We’re excited to welcome back one of our favorite performers, John P. Hopkins, for a virtual variety show. Part magic, part humor, all fun! John has been making people laugh with his unique brand of comedy magic for over thirty years. Long a favorite of corporate and college audiences, his talent has taken him across the nation and to such far flung stages as Las Vegas ,the Bahamas, London England and Edinburgh Scotland.. John’s particular brand of comedy madness has…
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 program can click here to send a request to be added to the Facebook group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group Monday night to watch the story time. Once you have been added to the group, you will also be…
Find out more »Virtual Creative Writing: Tea for Tweens
Either bring in already started stories, poems, comic strips, drawings, jokes, and news articles, or start something new via virtual meeting. You are welcome to share amongst other peers. Submissions will be added to a layout and a magazine for tweens and one for teens will be printed for library patrons to take home and enjoy! This free program is intended for ages 11-17, or in 6th-12th grade. For additional information or help with registration, please contact Audra at audrah@dkpl.org…
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Virtual Stories at Home
Join Mr. John for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Download eBooks & Audio Books From Your Library
Did you know you can download free eBooks, audiobooks, and more, using your library card? Join us for a program that is designed to answer your questions and help you get up and running with Hoopla, Libby, Rbdigital, Axis 360, and Biblioboard. An active library card in good standing is required. 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…
Find out more »Spine Crackers Virtual Book Club
Join the Spine Crackers book club for readers in 5th-7th grade! We will meet virtually via Zoom to discuss a book each month. This month’s book is Moo by Sharon Creech. It is available as an eBook or eAudiobook on Hoopla. Please register below to participate in this free program. Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link and password to a Zoom meeting. The discussion will be limited to 8 participants. For more information or help with registration, please contact…
Find out more »Sycamore Public Library Presents Virtual Event: From Prairie to Farm to City, Illinois History through Music
Developed to commemorate Illinois achieving statehood on December 3, 1818, "From Prairie to Farm to City" reflects the story of Illinois through music. Illinois was shaped not only by the land (prairie, Great Lakes, Mississippi River), but also by the many cultures which have thrived in it, beginning with Native Americans, and including French, German, African-American, Mexican, and other immigrant groups. Few musicians play the hammered dulcimer. Fewer still sing while accompanying themselves on this fascinating instrument, whose name means…
Find out more »Virtual Author Visit: Mindy McGinnis Discusses Heroine and Heroines
Author of the teen books The Female of the Species, Be Not Far From Me, and A Madness So Discreet, Mindy McGinnis, visits the library virtually and joins in on this month’s Teen Choice Book Award Discussion of her Lincoln Award-nominated book Heroine, a timely story about a high school softball player who becomes hooked on Heroin. Mindy will also share writing tips on how to write about strong female characters. When a car crash sidelines Mickey just before softball…
Find out more »Virtual Princess Story Time: Elsa
DeKalb Public Library presents “Princess Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event.” This week, we are pleased to welcome Elsa! Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done at any time 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…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Ms. Laura for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Facebook Live Craft: Origami Polar Bear and Penguin
Join Miss Julie live on Facebook for some virtual crafting fun! This week, she’ll show you how to make easy origami polar bears and penguins. Materials needed for the origami animals: Origami paper (or wrapping paper that is patterned on one side and white on the other) White paper Bits of colored paper (for the penguin beaks and cheeks) Markers Glue You can craft with us after requesting to join DKPL’s Crafty Corner Facebook group. The program will be recorded and…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Hiring Made Simple for Area Businesses
Do you own a business in the DeKalb area? Are you always looking for ready employees near you? Do you find hiring expensive or time consuming? Come learn about a new local resource that easily connects jobseekers with employers in the DeKalb area. Participants will learn about new ways to find ready and qualified candidates for entry level and part time positions in their business. Participants will also get a chance to compare the cost of hiring and learn of…
Find out more »Virtual Trivia Night: Bob’s Burgers
Calling all Bobs Burgers lovers and trivia lovers! Think you know anything and everything about the show? Come test your knowledge at our trivia night via Zoom. All you’ll need is access to a web browser for Kahoot! Trivia Night is a free event for adults, simply register on the website to receive the link. It is recommended to not use the same device for Kahoot as you do Zoom if you do not have multi screen capabilities. Please register…
Find out more »Johnsburg Public Library Presents: Virtual Page Turners Book Club
This month we will discuss The Wright Sister by Patty Dann. In The Wright Sister, Patty Dann wonderfully imagines the blossoming of Katharine, revealed in her “Marriage Diary”—in which she emerges as a frank, vibrant, intellectually and socially engaged, sexually active woman coming into her own—and her one-sided correspondence with her estranged brother as she hopes to repair their fractured relationship. Even though she pictures “Orv” throwing her letters away, Katharine cannot contain her joie de vivre, her love of…
Find out more »NIU Presents Virtual Civics for Nonprofits: How and Why to do Advocacy
Topics include a review of governmental structures (federal, state and local), the basic roles and responsibilities of elected officials in government, the different structures of local government including the origins and scope of the statutory authority for various units of local government. Participants will also learn about ways that nonprofit organizations and their representatives can participate in advocacy, staying within the boundaries of nonprofit advocacy regulations. Click here to register. For additional information, please contact Alicia Schatteman at aschatteman@niu.edu or…
Find out more »Virtual Ukulele Lessons
Start learning to play the ukulele this winter! Join Jen Conley as she walks you through the basics of playing the ukulele in a virtual three-week class. You will be introduced to essential chords and favorite songs, you will learn how to tune and hold your instrument and will get a glimpse at the popular culture of the ukulele. The class will include introduction to note reading, as well as a presentation of three useful strumming patterns. Come away with…
Find out more »Virtual Event: Presidential Impact on Sports from Theodore Roosevelt to Barack Obama, Why America has Cajun Culture
Presidents, of course, impact all areas of life including sports. Theodore Roosevelt is credited with saving football. William Howard Taft had a bad morning at the office in 1910 as women demanded the right to vote and he fled to watch a baseball game which would become the first ever Presidential opener. FDR, JFK and LBJ all had sports impacts. Richard Nixon opened up China because of sports. Jimmy Carter used sports as leverage in dealing with the Soviet Union’s…
Find out more »Virtual Pop-Up Event: DIY Gumball Machine
Homemade crafts always make the best kinds of decorations! Join us as we create this adorable DIY Gumball Machine created with materials found at our local craft store. This adorable craft doubles as a simple decoration and a real-life gumball or candy jar. In order to complete this program patrons must have scissors, hot glue, and a hot glue gun, but all other materials will be available for pickup at the library a few days prior to the crafts. Your…
Find out more »February 2021
Virtual Event: Center Yourself with Tai Chi
Join us on a virtual journey through the Tai Chi Sun 73 forms. Tai Chi is one of the most beneficial exercises to increase immunity, flexibility, strength and reduce stress. This class will include step by step instructions taught by Erica Bough, 4th degree black belt in the Martial Arts and certified Tai Chi instructor. A pre-recorded video session will accompany this Zoom session so you can learn at your own pace. Please register for this event. Once you register…
Find out more »NIU Presents Virtual LGBT Philanthropy
Dr. Elizabeth Dale’s presentation will focus on understanding the diversity of who contributes to philanthropy and how gender and sexual identity can serve as a motivation and barrier to philanthropic participation. Identity-based philanthropy scholars have found that marginalized and minority communities approach and participate in philanthropy differently. Dr. Dale is an assistant professor in the Nonprofit Leadership Program at Seattle University. She received her Ph.D. in Philanthropic Studies from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Her research focuses…
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 program can click here to send a request to be added to the Facebook group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group Monday night to watch the story time. Once you have been added to the group, you will also be…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Mr. John for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Virtual Cyber Navigator
Need help with your phone, tablet or computer? We can help you create an email, use the internet, sign up for our library apps, and more. Please note that the Cyber Navigator can not help with issues involving sensitive personal data or device repair. 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.…
Find out more »Virtual Superhero Story Time: Batgirl
DeKalb Public Library presents “Superhero Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event.” This week, we are pleased to welcome Batgirl! Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done at any time 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…
Find out more »Virtual Volunteens Advisory Group
After hearing a ten-minute update from the Teen Librarian, the rest of the meeting is yours to discuss what you want from your library. How has your experience of the library been so far and how could it be better? Which fandom crazes could make fun events for teens? Are there “must have” books, movies, games, and series that should be added to the collection? Is there a current event or issue which teens may want to learn more about?…
Find out more »Virtual Le Baratin: French Conversation
Dr. Greg Ross, former coordinator of The Foreign Language Residence Program at Northern Illinois University would like to cordially invite you to virtual Le Baratin. Speak French with members of the surrounding francophone community and pour yourself a glass of wine! Anyone who speaks French is welcomed. A Bientôt! This free program is intended for adults. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Ms. Laura for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Facebook Live Craft: Valentine Foxes
Join us live on Facebook for some virtual crafting fun! This week, we’ll show you how to make adorable Valentine foxes. Materials needed: Card stock, construction paper, felt, foam, or other material in multiple colors Glue Googly eyes (optional) Before starting the craft, please make sure you have permission to make a mess. You can craft with us after requesting to join DKPL’s Crafty Corner Facebook group. The program will be recorded and saved for those who cannot attend the live…
Find out more »Virtual Musical Mornings
Music stimulates the senses and engages us on many levels. Join music therapist Angie Carter for a special morning of musical developmental activities. Click here to participate in this virtual program live on select Friday mornings. Past programs are also available for anyone to view on this Facebook page. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library. For more information or help with registration, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Find out more »Family Fun Science: Salt Painting
Join us for a fun STEAM activity with an extra emphasis on art. We’ll paint with watercolors on paper, adding a secret ingredient—salt—to give our paintings extra texture and interest. Learn how to paint with salt at our Facebook Live event at 10:00 a.m. on February 6. Click here to watch the virtual program at that time. The event will be recorded so you can watch it again later. Beginning February 6, our program kits will be available on a first…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Basics in Audacity
Looking to start your podcast? Maybe you want to learn how to make beats? Perhaps you’re just curious about sound recording in general? In this class, we’ll be learning about the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Audacity. We’ll cover the basics of creating and editing. 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.…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Valentine’s Day Topiaries
Wanting to get festive this February? Feel the love this Valentine's Day with this topiary! This sweet décor inspired DIY is just the sweet touch your home is missing this season! If you love an adorable DIYs -- this one's for you! In order to complete this program you will need to have your own glue gun, glue sticks, and scissors. All other materials will be supplied through the library. Participants need to be at least 12 years old (10…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Valentine’s Day Wreath
Wanting to get festive this February? Feel the love this Valentine's Day with this lovely Valentine’s Day inspired floral wreath. If you love an adorable DIY crafts -- this one's for you! In order to complete this program you will need to have your own glue gun, glue sticks, and scissors. All other materials will be supplied through the library. Participants need to be at least 12 years old (10 and 11 year old's are welcome with an assisting accompanying…
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 program can click here to send a request to be added to the Facebook group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group Monday night to watch the story time. Once you have been added to the group, you will also be…
Find out more »Virtual General Book Club
Join us on Monday, February 8, from 7:00-8:00 pm when the Virtual General Book Club gets together on Zoom to discuss the novel The Race for Paris by Meg Waite Clayton. This dynamic World War II novel is about two American female journalists, Jane and Liv, and a reluctant male British reporter, who together race the Allies to Occupied Paris for the scoop of their lives. Normandy, 1944. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Mr. John for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »NIU Virtual Presentation: NNGO Speaker Series, Humanity’s Last Stand
Dr. Mark Schuller will discuss his latest book Humanity’s Last Stand: Confronting Global Catastrophe to be published January 2021 by Rutgers University Press. Surveying the struggles of disenfranchised peoples around the globe from frontline communities affected by climate change, to #BlackLivesMatter activists, to Indigenous water protectors, to migrant communities facing increasing hostility, anthropologist Mark Schuller argues that we must develop radical empathy in order to move beyond simply identifying as “allies” and start acting as “accomplices.” The book explores how…
Find out more »Virtual: Download eBooks and Audio Books from Your Library
Did you know you can download free eBooks and audiobooks using your library card? Join us for a program that is designed to answer your questions and help you get up and running with Hoopla, Libby eBooks and Rbdigital audiobooks. 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…
Find out more »Virtual: Introduction to PowerPoint
PowerPoint is presentation software that is part of Microsoft Office. Educators and students often use it to teach something or show what they have learned. PowerPoint can also be used to make a slide show for a special event like a graduation or wedding. In business, presentations are sometimes used to make a sales pitch. This class will show you the basics and give you time to start making your own PowerPoint slide show. This will primarily be a show…
Find out more »Virtual Boast or Roast Teen Books
Grab a hot beverage and join the best kind of book discussion, where fellow book enthusiasts like you can boast or roast teen books which you have already read. Stick around to hear about new book release dates. This free program is for teens, ages 13-17, or in 7th-12th grades. Registration is required. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Google Meet discussion. For additional information or help with registration, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or at (815)…
Find out more »Virtual Off the Beaten Path Book Club
This month we will virtually be discussing Shakespeare for Squirrels by Christopher Moore. Set adrift by his pirate crew, Pocket of Dog Snogging—last seen in The Serpent of Venice—washes up on the sun-bleached shores of Greece, where he hopes to dazzle the Duke with his comedic brilliance and become his trusted fool. But the island is in turmoil. Egeus, the Duke’s minister, is furious that his daughter Hermia is determined to marry Demetrius, instead of Lysander, the man he has…
Find out more »Virtual Princess Story Time: Ariel
DeKalb Public Library presents “Princess Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event.” This week, we are pleased to welcome Ariel! Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done at any time 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…
Find out more »Johnsburg Public Library Presents: Virtual Cartooning Workshop for Kids
What else did the groundhog see? Did the groundhog forecast the arrival of an early spring? Use your imagination to come up with some other types of predictions a groundhog might make for 2021. For ages 5 - 12. Email Julie at jschoen@johnsburglibrary.org to get your Zoom invite now! Click here for more information.
Find out more »Virtual Library Board Meeting
This is the monthly meeting of the DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees, conducting the business of the library. Open to the public. This meeting will be held on Zoom. For additional information, please contact the library at (815) 756-9568 or reference@dkpl.org.
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Ms. Laura for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Facebook Live Craft: Lincoln Silhouette
Join us live on Facebook for some virtual crafting fun. This week, we’ll show you how to make a silhouette of President Lincoln for Presidents' Day. It's easier than it looks! Materials needed: Black card stock, construction paper, or foam Pennies Hot glue Old frame painted black (optional) Silhouette template (external link) (optional) Before starting the craft, please make sure you have permission to make a mess. You can craft with us after requesting to join DKPL’s Crafty Corner Facebook group.…
Find out more »Virtual Trivia Night: Parks and Recreation
Calling all Parks and Rec lovers and trivia lovers! Think you know anything and everything about the show? Come test your knowledge at our trivia night via Zoom. All you’ll need is access to a web browser for Kahoot! Trivia Night is a free event for adults, simply register on the website to receive the link. It is recommended to not use the same device for Kahoot as you do Zoom if you do not have multi screen capabilities. Please…
Find out more »Virtual Concert: Barb Sorensen Presents Farm Art
International singer songwriter Barb Sorensen performs a virtual concert featuring original pop/rock songs written for her latest CD, Farm Art, mixed with traditional German and Norwegian folk songs, folklore, and stories from her tours. German songs (with a yodel or two included) are part of Barb’s heritage. In German the word "art" refers to a type, or type of person. Barb’s newest songs in the Farm Art concert reflect her German heritage and American upbringing. Barb's music layers multiple levels…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: 3D Among Us Crewmen
In this program participants will learn how to create a 3D printed crewman from the new hit PC and mobile game, Among Us. The program is completely free and any materials needed for this program will be provided by the library. 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 »Family Fun Science: Candy Chemistry
Make gummy worms dance, see what colors really make up a black jellybean, and start some homemade rock candy! School is out the day after Valentine’s Day this year, so it’s time for some candy-themed science. If you want to join in the fun, we'll give you a kit containing most of the supplies you’ll need to do these experiments. You'll need to have your own general household items like jars or bowls and a microwave. Beginning February 8, our…
Find out more »Sycamore Public Library Presents: Tai-Chi Live Zoom with Erica Bough of Breathe Life Tai Chi
Learn and practice Tai-Chi live with Erica Bough, founder of Breathe Life Tai-Chi! Click here to register for an upcoming session. Want to step into this session with some Tai-Chi under your belt? Sign up to learn the Sun 73 Series with Erica through our monthly video series. Remember to stay safe. Breathe Life Tai Chi and Sycamore Public Library are not liable for any injuries or damages occurring from the usage of these programs. Always consult with your doctor…
Find out more »Crime Fiction Virtual Book Club: A House Divided
This month we will virtually be discussing A House Divided by Jonathan Putnam. In the winter of 1839, a sensational disappearance rocks Springfield, Illinois, as headlines announce a local man has accused his two brothers of murder. Not one to pass up an opportunity, Abraham Lincoln takes up the case of the accused with the assistance of his best friend Joshua Speed to search for evidence of innocence. But just as soon as they begin, Lincoln and Speed find their…
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 program can click here to send a request to be added to the Facebook group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group Monday night to watch the story time. Once you have been added to the group, you will also be…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Mr. John for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Virtual Cyber Navigator
Need help with your phone, tablet or computer? We can help you create an email, use the internet, sign up for our library apps, and more. Please note that the Cyber Navigator can not help with issues involving sensitive personal data or device repair. 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.…
Find out more »Virtual Anime-Manga Club for Teens
Anime Club returns! Join us to discuss anime and manga, play some games, and of course, watch anime! Teens and tweens are invited to join the Anime/Manga Club for veteran otaku or newbie weaboos! Most anime is appropriate for teenagers age 13 and above. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with the Discord link. This program is intended for teens. For additional information or questions about registration, please contact Colleen at cowzroc@gmail.com or at(815) 505-8569.
Find out more »Crime Fiction Virtual Book Club: A House Divided
This month we will virtually be discussing A House Divided by Jonathan Putnam. In the winter of 1839, a sensational disappearance rocks Springfield, Illinois, as headlines announce a local man has accused his two brothers of murder. Not one to pass up an opportunity, Abraham Lincoln takes up the case of the accused with the assistance of his best friend Joshua Speed to search for evidence of innocence. But just as soon as they begin, Lincoln and Speed find their…
Find out more »Johnsburg Public Library Presents: Virtual Cooking with Chef Maddox
France means romance, part deux! Learn how to make a rack of lamb with leek and red pepper risotto and rosemary essence. Email Heather at hstewart@johnsburglibrary.org for the Zoom link. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Virtual Superhero Story Time: Wonder Woman
DeKalb Public Library presents “Superhero Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event.” This week, we are pleased to welcome Wonder Woman! Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done at any time 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…
Find out more »Virtual Middle School Teens Advisory Group
Do you want to be in charge for a change? Participate in Middle School Teens Advisory Group where you get to be the boss of all things TEEN by telling our Teen Librarian which books, games, programs, and services you want. Save yourself a spot by registering for the program and being present at or before 4:00 p.m. when the meeting starts. Expectations which we will follow: 1) Show your commitment by arriving on time 2) Make your mark by…
Find out more »Virtual Le Baratin: French Conversation
Dr. Greg Ross, former coordinator of The Foreign Language Residence Program at Northern Illinois University would like to cordially invite you to virtual Le Baratin. Speak French with members of the surrounding francophone community and pour yourself a glass of wine! Anyone who speaks French is welcomed. A Bientôt! This free program is intended for adults. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Ms. Laura for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Facebook Live Craft: Mae Jemison
Join us live on Facebook for some virtual crafting fun. This week, we're celebrating Black History Month with a special rocket craft in honor of Mae Jemison, who flew on the space shuttle Endeavour. Materials needed: Colorful card stock, construction paper, or foam White paper Streamers, tissue paper, or yarn A picture of Mae Jemison or yourself (optional) Before starting the craft, please make sure you have permission to make a mess. You can craft with us after requesting to…
Find out more »Virtual Game Night: Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
Do you remember the show Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Do you think you could stand up to others and answer questions from multiple subjects correctly? Could you win the (fake) million dollars? Well, come test your brains with us on Zoom for a virtual version of the game show. This is a free event for adults, simply register on the website to receive the link. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a…
Find out more »Virtual Mystery Escape Room
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Join us for a virtual escape room! In this session you’ll work as a team to break out of a spooky mystery house. While the escape room might not take the full time, you’ll have the full 60 minutes to make it out. Hints can be provided upon request. Will you make it out in time? Please have a piece of paper, and something to write with. This free program is intended for those age…
Find out more »Virtual Musical Mornings
Music stimulates the senses and engages us on many levels. Join music therapist Angie Carter for a special morning of musical developmental activities. Click here to participate in this virtual program live on select Friday mornings. Past programs are also available for anyone to view on this Facebook page. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library. For more information or help with registration, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Basics in Audacity
Looking to start your podcast? Maybe you want to learn how to make beats? Perhaps you’re just curious about sound recording in general? In this class, we’ll be learning about the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Audacity. We’ll cover the basics of creating and editing. 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.…
Find out more »Virtual Coffee Talk
Do you miss socializing with other people outside of your work or family? Maybe miss simply talking to other adults? Take a break from the current circumstances of life and join others over Zoom for coffee, chit chat and more. We can discuss current world events, pop culture, the new recipe you tried out, or anything that floats your boat. Just grab your favorite beverage (doesn’t have to be coffee) and log into the Zoom. This is a free event…
Find out more »Virtual Event: The True Story of Sherlock Holmes with John Gowing
Learn the true story of Sherlock Holmes in this virtual program presented by John Gowing. He’ll explore all the myths, legends and truths of the intrepid detective. 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, especially if you haven’t used Zoom before. For…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: 3D Among Us Crewmen
In this program participants will learn how to create a 3D printed crewman from the new hit PC and mobile game, Among Us. The program is completely free and any materials needed for this program will be provided by the library. 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 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 program can click here to send a request to be added to the Facebook group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group Monday night to watch the story time. Once you have been added to the group, you will also be…
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
Join Mr. John for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »NIU Virtual Workshop: Use of Data for Grant Proposals
Are you aware of that almost every place has more than one population count that is correct? How do you know which to use? We will review the various freely available public data resources and what resource is correct for the situation. Several references will also be provided so you have the information at your fingertips when it is needed. Presented by Sherrie Taylor, Senior Research Specialist, Center for Governmental Studies, Northern Illinois University. Click here to register. If you…
Find out more »Virtual: Download eBooks and Audio Books from Your Library
Did you know you can download free eBooks and audiobooks using your library card? Join us for a program that is designed to answer your questions and help you get up and running with Hoopla, Libby eBooks and Rbdigital audiobooks. 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…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Excel Tips & Tricks
Microsoft Excel is the business standard for spreadsheet programs and just plain useful to know. We’ll cover what a spreadsheet is, some things it can do, and how to do some basic functions and equations. This will primarily be a show and tell class where the instructor shows the audience some basics on the screen. 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…
Find out more »Virtual Teen Choice Book Award Discussion: A Heart in a Body in the World by Deb Caletti
The Lincoln Award: Illinois Teen Reader’s Choice and YALSA’S Teens’ Top Teen are two book awards in which teens choose the winners. Each month, read one of these nominated titles and discuss if you think it’s worthy of an award. Register for the discussion, then pick-up a free copy of the book, while supplies last, along with some goodies which our librarians have put together. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the virtual book discussion and notification…
Find out more »Spine Crackers Virtual Book Club
Join the Spine Crackers book club for readers in 5th-7th grade! We will meet virtually via Zoom to discuss a book each month. This month’s book is Wildwood by Colin Meloy. It is available as an eBook or eAudiobook on Hoopla. Please register below to participate in this free program. Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link and password to a Zoom meeting. The discussion will be limited to 8 participants. For more information or help with registration, please contact…
Find out more »Virtual Princess Story Time: Sleeping Beauty
DeKalb Public Library presents “Princess Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event.” This week, we are pleased to welcome Sleeping Beauty! Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done at any time 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…
Find out more »Virtual Movie and Q & A: The Long Shadow
We have partnered with the Northbrook Public Library and other libraries around Illinois to bring you a live Q&A session with the creators of the award-winning documentary The Long Shadow. The Long Shadow follows former CNN Senior Producer, TED contributor, and Emmy-Award winning Director Frances Causey as she traces her family’s legacy of white privilege, placing it in the context of the history of anti-black racism in the United States that began with slavery and continues to impact our society…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Ms. Laura for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Virtual Local Jobs and Hiring Resources Workshop
Are you interested in local job opportunities? Are you tired of submitting too many online job applications? Come learn about new local free resources that connect jobseekers with employers in the DeKalb area. Participants will learn about new ways to reach local employers with job openings and how to make themselves easily available to local businesses. This workshop is free and intended for teens and adults. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email…
Find out more »Virtual Trivia Night: King of the Hill
Calling all King of the Hill lovers and trivia lovers! Think you know anything and everything about the show? Come test your knowledge at our trivia night via Zoom. All you’ll need is access to a web browser for Kahoot! Trivia Night is a free event for adults, simply register on the website to receive the link. It is recommended to not use the same device for Kahoot as you do Zoom if you do not have multi screen capabilities.…
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 »March 2021
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 program can click here to send a request to be added to the Facebook group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group Monday night to watch the story time. Once you have been added to the group, you will also be…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Mr. John for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Virtual Le Baratin: French Conversation
Dr. Greg Ross, former coordinator of The Foreign Language Residence Program at Northern Illinois University would like to cordially invite you to virtual Le Baratin. Speak French with members of the surrounding francophone community and pour yourself a glass of wine! Anyone who speaks French is welcomed. A Bientôt! This free program is intended for adults. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Ms. Laura for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Virtual Informational Session: Children’s Home & Aid
Join us for a virtual informational session on the services that Children’s Home & Aid provide. Early Head Start (EHS) is a program that includes Home Visiting and Doula services. EHS is a comprehensive child development program in a home-based environment that meets the needs of a child and parent. They provide services in DeKalb, Boone, and Grundy Counties and serve families with children 0-3 or pregnant moms (Doula) that are at or below poverty level. Their services include a…
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 program can click here to send a request to be added to the Facebook group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group Monday night to watch the story time. Once you have been added to the group, you will also be…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Mr. John for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Virtual Boast or Roast Teen Books
Grab a hot beverage and join the best kind of book discussion, where fellow book enthusiasts like you can boast or roast teen books which you have already read. Stick around to hear about new book release dates. This free program is for teens, ages 13-17, or in 7th-12th grades. Registration is required. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Google Meet discussion. For additional information or help with registration, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or at (815)…
Find out more »Virtual Library Board Meeting
This is the monthly meeting of the DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees, conducting the business of the library. Open to the public. This meeting will be held on Zoom. For additional information, please contact the library at (815) 756-9568 or reference@dkpl.org.
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Ms. Laura for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Virtual Event: The Space Race—Getting to the Moon, a Tale of the Cold War, Bringing Nazis to America and Cutting Corners
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong popped up a hatch and went down a ladder. In seconds, he put his foot on the moon. It was the culmination of what President John F. Kennedy wanted in 1961. A man on the moon. But the space program’s rooted went back to World War II. America accepted German scientists and started work on a program to explore space. There were many successes and failures including the Apollo 1 spacecraft command module catching…
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