February 2019
The New Tax Laws and You
Tax reform is HERE, how does it affect YOU? Attend a free educational workshop with Northern Illinois Federal Credit Union and Focused Tax Solutions which will explain the impact the new tax law may have on you. Learn about changes to the tax law with an emphasis on the potential impact to individual taxpayers. This workshop is open to the public. No registration is necessary. For more information, contact Britta at brittak@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2100.
Find out more »The New Tax Laws and You
Tax reform is HERE, how does it affect YOU? Attend a free educational workshop with Northern Illinois Federal Credit Union and Focused Tax Solutions which will explain the impact the new tax law may have on you. Learn about changes to the tax law with an emphasis on the potential impact to individual taxpayers. This workshop is open to the public. No registration is necessary. For more information, contact Britta at brittak@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2100.
Find out more »Tuesday Movie: Citizen Kane (1941)
What does the mysterious “Rosebud” mean? Find out during this week’s Movie Tuesday, the classic Citizen Kane (1941). When a reporter is assigned to decipher newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane's (Orson Welles) dying words, his investigation gradually reveals the fascinating portrait of a complex man who rose from obscurity to staggering heights. Though Kane's friend and colleague Jedediah Leland (Joseph Cotten), and his mistress, Susan Alexander (Dorothy Comingore), shed fragments of light on Kane's life, the reporter fears he may…
Find out more »Shakespeare Shenanigans
Join Northern Illinois University's Double Duty Improv Troupe for Shakespeare Shenanigans! Come see the lighter side of Shakespeare as we improv our way through his famous scenes and stories. We encourage audience participation similar to an improvisation show. For example, we will have Mad Lib-ed soliloquies, scenes "re-cast" in famous movie genres, and some Shakespeare translated into family friendly rap lyrics. This is Shakespeare as both approachable and fun! This FREE presentation is open to all, no registration required! All…
Find out more »The Stand-up Comedy of Milt Abel
A stand-up comedian with over thirty years of professional experience, Milt Abel has performed everywhere from television to cruise ships, from comedy clubs and college campuses to corporate events ranging in audience size of twenty to two thousand. He’s made numerous television appearances; several performances on An Evening At The Improv, and comedy specials for PBS and Showtime, and regularly performs for cruise lines like Royal Caribbean, Holland America, and Princess. Milt’s style of stand-up comedy is clean, clever, and…
Find out more »Tuesday Movie: The Fighter (2010)
Join us for another FREE movie night! This week we feature The Fighter (2010) starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale. For Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg), boxing is a family affair. His tough-as-nails mother is his manager. His half-brother, Dicky (Christian Bale), once a promising boxer himself, is his very unreliable trainer. Despite Micky's hard work, he is losing and, when the latest fight nearly kills him, he follows his girlfriend's advice and splits from the family. Then Micky becomes a…
Find out more »March 2019
Small Potatoes Concert
The Chicago based folk duo of Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso say it has taken them years of "careful indecision" to develop a repertoire they describe as "Celtic to Cowboy." After twenty-six years of performing, a million and a half miles of travel and over 3,500 shows (not to mention five, check that...six Dodge Caravans...) they are listed as a “favorite act” by many coffeehouses and concert venues across the U.S. From the start, they’ve called themselves eclecto-maniacs, mixing music that…
Find out more »Culinary Health: Breakfast on the Run
Breakfast and lunch are important. Yet, many times these meals are skipped or provided by the fast food lane during the busy work week. Simple tips, techniques, and recipes will be demonstrated to help participants tote their breakfast and lunch, saving money and increasing wellness. The holidays can be stressful. Let us help by providing information on how to relax, live healthy, and de-stress during the season. This workshop is provided by the Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Community Wellness program.…
Find out more »The New Tax Laws and You
Tax reform is HERE, how does it affect YOU? Attend a free educational workshop with Northern Illinois Federal Credit Union and Focused Tax Solutions which will explain the impact the new tax law may have on you. Learn about changes to the tax law with an emphasis on the potential impact to individual taxpayers. This workshop is open to the public. No registration is necessary. For more information, contact Britta at brittak@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2100.
Find out more »The New Tax Laws and You
Tax reform is HERE, how does it affect YOU? Attend a free educational workshop with Northern Illinois Federal Credit Union and Focused Tax Solutions which will explain the impact the new tax law may have on you. Learn about changes to the tax law with an emphasis on the potential impact to individual taxpayers. This workshop is open to the public. No registration is necessary. For more information, contact Britta at brittak@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2100.
Find out more »Tuesday Movie: The Hobbit, Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
In preparation for our "8 Worlds in 1 Day" event, we are bringing you a few of our favorite worlds that have inspired us over years. Join us for an adventure from Middle Earth in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014). Having reclaimed Erebor and vast treasure from the dragon Smaug, Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) sacrifices friendship and honor in seeking the Arkenstone, despite Smaug's fiery wrath and desperate attempts by the Hobbit Bilbo (Martin Freeman) to…
Find out more »Healthy St. Patrick’s Day with Hy-Vee
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Hy-Vee dietitian Lisa Brandt. Lisa will share some tasty recipes incorporating "good for you green foods". Lisa received her Bachelor of Science degree in coordinated dietetics, food and nutrition at Purdue University and is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Illinois Dietetic Association. She has over 20 years experience having worked as a nutritionist with the Women, Infant, Children program, as a college nutrition instructor and as a clinical dietitian. This…
Find out more »Tuesday Movie: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
In preparation for our "8 Worlds in 1 Day" event, we are bringing you a few of our favorite worlds that have inspired us over years. Join us for an adventure from the world of Harry Potter in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016). The year is 1926, and Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he…
Find out more »Cat Yoga
Cats & Yoga?! TAILS Human Society brings the cats to YOU while all levels yoga instruction and totally “paw”some cat puns are provided by Angelina of Find What Moves You. Be prepared for a fuzzy out of body experience, because this is an all levels class for the Body, Mind and Feline. Who knows, maybe you'll end up finding that cherished Cheshire who will align your chakras and be your new yoga buddy for your home practice these holidays. This…
Find out more »Cat Yoga
Cats & Yoga?! TAILS Human Society brings the cats to YOU while all levels yoga instruction and totally “paw”some cat puns are provided by Angelina of Find What Moves You. Be prepared for a fuzzy out of body experience, because this is an all levels class for the Body, Mind and Feline. Who knows, maybe you'll end up finding that cherished Cheshire who will align your chakras and be your new yoga buddy for your home practice these holidays. This…
Find out more »Tuesday Movie: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2006)
In preparation for our "8 Worlds in 1 Day" event, we are bringing you a few of our favorite worlds that have inspired us over years. Join us for an adventure from the world of Narnia in The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (2006) During the World War II bombings of London, four English siblings are sent to a country house where they will be safe. One day Lucy (Georgie Henley) finds a wardrobe that transports her to a…
Find out more »April 2019
Spring Greens with Hy-Vee
Spring is here and the perfect time to cook with the abundance of spring produce. Hy-Vee dietitian Lisa Brandt will be here to showcase many delicious recipes from some of her favorite spring produce. Samples will be available while supplies last! Lisa received her Bachelor of Science degree in coordinated dietetics, food and nutrition at Purdue University and is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Illinois Dietetic Association. She has over 20 years experience having worked…
Find out more »June 2019
The Music of Star Wars: A Celebration of John Williams’ Film Scores
Often called a “space opera”, one aspect of the Star Wars films that helped make them such a pop culture phenomenon was composer John Williams' iconic music. This 60-minute multimedia presentation showcases music from all eight episodes. 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 2018. He has authored six books about The Beatles, and delivered more than 500 presentations throughout the US,…
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