November 2019
Goat Yoga
A fun way to support Live Learn and Lead vocational farm is to join us for Goat Yoga! This non-profit organization aims to provide a holistic approach to solving some of society's biggest challenges. Attending this class is a great way to let go of the stresses of the day and have fun with Nigerian Dwarf Goats. This hour-long class is intended for ages 12 and up. All skill levels are welcome! Please bring a mat or large towel. Registration is…
Find out more »Tuesday Movie: The New World (2005)
English adventurer John Smith finds love with Pocahontas after arriving in America and being pardoned from a death sentence. Meanwhile, European settlers establish a shaky truce with the Native Americans. This film is rated PG, children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. It is free and movie-goers may bring their own snacks and covered non-alcoholic beverages. Movies are sponsored by the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library. For additional information, please contact Cole at curtisf@dkpl.org or at (815)…
Find out more »Burl Ives, Midwestern Minstrel
Burl Ives was and is an iconic figure in the annals of American Folk Music and he got his start in the farms & fields of Southern Illinois near the small towns of Hunt City and Newton. Ives went on to become one of the world's most well-known folk singers and actors, but never lost his home-town “folksie” touch. He recorded nearly 100 albums in his career and was called America's Great Ballad Singer by none other than Carl Sandburg.…
Find out more »Cross-cutting Conversations
Are you an ESL teacher, lawyer, psychologist, social worker, local government employee who helps immigrants, or are you working in a similar career? Are you a member of the general public who is concerned about the status of immigrants today? Would you welcome opportunities to participate in meaningful conversations with others who share your interest? Join us for our next session in a series of facilitated conversations about writing related to modern-day immigration. Find support and fresh perspectives through discussion…
Find out more »Tuesday Movie: First Man (2018)
NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong (Ryan Gosling) rigorously trains to become the first man to walk on the moon. Join us to experience his journey during First Man (2018). This film is rated PG-13, children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. It is free and movie-goers may bring their own snacks and covered non-alcoholic beverages. Movies are sponsored by the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library. For additional information, please contact Cole at curtisf@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext.…
Find out more »December 2019
Tuesday Movie: Before Sunrise (1995)
An American and a French student have a chance encounter while traveling across Europe by rail, and spend a romantic day together before he has to leave for the States. This film is rated R, children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. It is free and movie-goers may bring their own snacks and covered non-alcoholic beverages. Movies are sponsored by the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library. For additional information, please contact Cole at curtisf@dkpl.org or at (815)…
Find out more »Tuesday Movie: Groundhog Day (1993)
Bill Murray stars as an obnoxious weatherman who finds himself stuck in a time-loop, reliving the same 24-hour period over and over. He becomes desperate for it to end, trying crazier and crazier things to break the cycle. This cult-classic will have you laughing. This film is rated PG, parental guidance for children under 18 is suggested. This event is free and movie-goers may bring their own snacks and covered non-alcoholic beverages. Movies are sponsored by the Friends of the…
Find out more »Tuesday Movie: Elf (2003)
After accidentally falling into Santa Claus' gift sack, a human baby is raised at the North Pole, growing up to believe he is an elf. Due to his large size, the "elf" causes chaos in Santa's workshop, forcing Kris Kringle to send him on a mission to find his human roots. This film is rated PG. It is free and movie-goers may bring their own snacks and covered non-alcoholic beverages. Movies are sponsored by the Friends of the DeKalb Public…
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