August 2021
Virtual Middle School Teen 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. By participating you will know more than your friends, be appreciated for being YOU, and will earn one volunteer hour for your time. Expectations which we will follow: Show your commitment by arriving on time Make your mark by…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Sketching for Beginners
Do you like the idea of drawing and sketching? Perhaps you want to but can’t figure out where to start… or you believe you can’t. Join us for a virtual night where we follow along a tutorial to sketch together and see how well we can (or can’t) do. Grab your supplies and your drink of choice, then hop on Zoom with us to chat and create a masterpiece. This is a free event for adults. Please register for this…
Find out more »Virtual Superhero Story Time: Astronaut
DeKalb Public Library presents “Superhero Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event.” This week, we are pleased to welcome an astronaut! 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 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. Join the Zoom…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Introduction to Google Drive Apps
Do you have a Gmail account? Did you know that having an account with Google gives you access to useful apps similar to those in Microsoft Office but for free? This will primarily be a show and tell class where the instructor shows the audience some basics tips and tricks for using Google Drive applications 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…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: DIY Sunflower Wreath – CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Vision Board – CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: PressReader 101
Did you know you can read some of the world’s most popular magazines and newspapers for free using your library card? Read them on your computer, or download the app! Join us for a program that is designed to answer your questions and help you get up and running with PressReader. 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 »Virtual Cooking Program: International Vintage Desserts
Enjoy hearing about kolackies, baklava, German Chocolate Cake and other favorite vintage dessert trends with international origins in this delicious event with cookbook collector Amy Alessio. Learn how some favorite foods changed in this country and leave with recipes. Amy Alessio is an award-winning librarian with a black belt in karate. Her latest reference book is the co-authored of 50+ Programs for Adults, Teens, Tweens (American Library Association, 2019). Her fiction includes the Amazon bestselling Alana O'Neill mysteries with vintage…
Find out more »Virtual General Book Club
The Virtual General Book Club will meet via Zoom to discuss The Housekeeper and the Professor, a work of fiction by Yoko Ogawa. He is a brilliant math Professor with a peculiar problem--ever since a traumatic head injury, he has lived with only eighty minutes of short-term memory. She is an astute young Housekeeper--with a ten-year-old son--who is hired to care for the Professor. And every morning, as the Professor and the Housekeeper are introduced to each other anew, a…
Find out more »Virtual Middle School Teen 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. By participating you will know more than your friends, be appreciated for being YOU, and will earn one volunteer hour for your time. Expectations which we will follow: Show your commitment by arriving on time Make your mark by…
Find out more »Virtual Anime-Manga Club
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 (815) 505-8569.
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Introduction to Excel
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 Princess Story Time: Rapunzel
DeKalb Public Library presents “Princess Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event.” This week, we are pleased to welcome Rapunzel! 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 Workshop: Introduction to Video Editing Using DaVinci Resolve
Have you ever wanted to try a video editing software that is used by professionals across the globe? Join us for an introductory tutorial on how to start editing in DaVinci Resolve. This will primarily be a show and tell class where the instructor shows the audience some basics tips and tricks for editing 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…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: 3D Pokeballs – CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Find out more »Virtual Event: Lights Out, Everybody – Mystery and Horror during the Golden Age of Radio
This virtual presentation uses sound clips from some of radio's best known mystery and horror programs (including Escape, Inner Sanctum and Lights Out) to illustrate how radio could truly be a "Theater of the Mind" and use music, voices and sounds to create indelible, and often frightening, "pictures." Steve Darnall is the host of a radio show in Chicago (Those Were the Days) dedicated to the "Golden Age" of radio. Over the years, he’s spoken at dozens of libraries on…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Personalized Mason Jars – CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Newspapers.com 101
Did you know you can explore over 18,000 archival newspapers from around the country, using your library card? Join us as we explore the basics of Newspapers.com, provided by Ancestry.com! This program is designed to answer your questions and help you get up and running with Newspapers.com. 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…
Find out more »Virtual Event: Women of Ragtime
Women ragtime composers faced challenges – it wasn’t considered very “ladylike” to write this kind of music, and once they got married, they were expected to give up their career and raise a family. Still, a surprising amount of ragtime was written by young women, and much of it was very successful in its time. We’ll share some music by May Aufderheide, the Indiana composer who is considered the best of the female composers; Charlotte Blake of Detroit, who was…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Handcrafted Wooden Rounds – CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Find out more »Virtual Event: Paint and Sip
Do you enjoy painting? (Whether good at it or not). Do you miss social connections that the pandemic has taken away? Join us for a virtual paint and sip night. Grab your painting supplies and your drink of choice, then hop on Zoom with us to chat and create a masterpiece. This is a free event for adults. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a…
Find out more »Virtual Princess Story Time: Cinderella
DeKalb Public Library presents “Princess Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event.” This week, we are pleased to welcome Cinderella! 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 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. Join the Zoom…
Find out more »Virtual Wednesday Night Wisdom: Fulfilling Your Dream of becoming an Author
Have you ever dreamed of becoming an author? Have you hit a roadblock with that novel in your head? Three published authors will give you tips and tricks to turn your story ideas into published books. Join us for our next Wednesday Night Wisdom online speaker event. Click here to register for free. Our panelists include: Russ Hagberg was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He served as an officer in the United States Army, rising to the rank of…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: 3D Pokeballs – CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Find out more »Virtual Event: The History of the Band Chicago
If you like your rock 'n' roll mixed with an exciting blast of horns there is no better than the music group Chicago. Formed in the city of Chicago in 1967 the band produced a steady stream of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Chicago has sold over 100,000,000 albums and, based on those sales, Chicago is the most successful American group ever according to Billboard Magazine. Using performance and interview clips, we'll trace the arc of their career from…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: PressReader 101
Did you know you can read some of the world’s most popular magazines and newspapers for free using your library card? Read them on your computer, or download the app! Join us for a program that is designed to answer your questions and help you get up and running with PressReader. 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 »Virtual Spine Crackers Book Club
Join the Spine Crackers Book Club for 4th through 7th graders, to discuss a book each month. You can check out a copy of the book via the Hoopla app. A few copies of the physical book will be available at the library. We will meet virtually via Zoom to discuss the book. Registration is required, the discussion will be limited to 8 participants. Contact Jen for more details at jenniferm@dkpl.org. The August book will be Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss…
Find out more »Virtual Event: Politics Behind the 2021 Summer Olympics
The lead up to 2021 Olympics was unlike any other Olympics in history. The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics was wiped out by the COVID-19 pandemic and was the first Olympics canceled since the 1940 and 1944 Games because of World War II. The International Olympic Committee went to extraordinary measures to make sure “The Games Must Go On.” The 2021 Tokyo Games will be a political statement as well. Either science beats or loses to COVID-19. Political statements and the…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Introduction to VCV Rack and Modular Synthesizers
Have you ever wanted to learn about electronic music or synthesizers? Join us for an introductory session about creating sounds using a virtual modular synthesizer. This will primarily be a show and tell program but it is in courage for participants to have downloaded the VCV Rack software. 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 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 Spine Crackers Book Club
Join the Spine Crackers Book Club for 4th through 7th graders, to discuss a book each month. You can check out a copy of the book via the Hoopla app. A few copies of the physical book will be available at the library. We will meet virtually via Zoom to discuss the book. Registration is required, the discussion will be limited to 8 participants. Contact Jen for more details at jenniferm@dkpl.org. The August book will be Book Scavenger by Jennifer…
Find out more »Virtual Anime-Manga Club
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 (815) 505-8569.
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Excel Tips & Tricks
Sometimes you just need someone to show you the steps or some tips and tricks. In this class, we will teach you some Excel tips and tricks to help you be a little more proficient when using Excel. Whether you are a beginner user or a familiar user, this class is for you. This will primarily be a show and tell class where the instructor shows the audience some basics tips and tricks for Excel on the screen. Please register…
Find out more »Virtual Princess Story Time: Dorothy
DeKalb Public Library presents “Princess Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event.” This week, we are pleased to welcome Dorothy! 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 Workshop: Introduction to Google Drive Apps
Do you have a Gmail account? Did you know that having an account with Google gives you access to useful apps similar to those in Microsoft Office but for free? This will primarily be a show and tell class where the instructor shows the audience some basics tips and tricks for using Google Drive applications 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…
Find out more »Virtual Social Justice for Teens
Teens: are you looking for a safe space to discuss issues important to you? Do you love reading books? Join teen librarians Audra and Leah for our monthly virtual event where we talk about graphic novels and books that touch on an important topics. This event is available on Google Meet. Topics and issues discussed will be moderated by our librarians. This is a safe and respectful space for teens to express themselves. This program is for teens ages 15…
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 Workshop: Vision Board – CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Newspapers.com 101
Did you know you can explore over 18,000 archival newspapers from around the country, using your library card? Join us as we explore the basics of Newspapers.com, provided by Ancestry.com! 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…
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 Workshop: Bullet Journaling 101
We’ve all seen those videos and pictures of handmade journals/agendas that are called bullet journals (if you haven’t, go ahead and look to join us in awe of them). Maybe you want to make one but have no idea where to start or what to do. Well, join us as we discuss starting one (or continuing one if you already do so and just want to show your style to a group). Journals with dot grids are suggested for beginners.…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Handcrafted Wooden Rounds – CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Introduction to Excel
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 »September 2021
Virtual Event: Radio Goes to War
World War II was the first war in history to receive almost continuous coverage on radio. This one-hour, virtual presentation examines how radio rose to the challenge of life during wartime, with sound clips from news broadcasts, presidential speeches, entertainment shows, programs designed to boost morale (both at home and among the armed forces) and more! Steve Darnall is the host of a radio show in Chicago (Those Were the Days) dedicated to the "Golden Age" of radio. Over the…
Find out more »Virtual Event: Rethinking How We Think About Hunger, the Role of Food Banks and Pantries
Join Katie Martin, Ph.D., author of "Reinventing Food Banks and Pantries: New Tools to End Hunger" for a discussion of her research and latest book challenging our notions of how we think about hunger and what we are doing about it. This free virtual event will be held via Zoom, is open to all, and is co-sponsored by DeKalb County Community Gardens. Click here to register for this event in advance. For more information or help with registration, please contact…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: A Deeper Dive into Car Ownership
Chaya Milchtein of Mechanic Shop Femme dives into automotive ownership topics like tune-ups, transmission fluid, and cleaning your car to protect your investment. She presents in an easy to understand format that is suitable for the average car owner. If you want to get a better understanding of your car, this is the class to take. Chaya is an automotive educator, journalist, and speaker, and founder of Mechanic Shop Femme. Her work has appeared or been featured in publications ranging…
Find out more »Virtual Medicare 101
Medicare 101 is 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 number…
Find out more »October 2021
Virtual Medicare 101
Medicare 101 is 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 number…
Find out more »November 2021
Virtual Medicare 101
Medicare 101 is 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 number…
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