National Poetry Month is less than a week away! April 2026 will be the 30th anniversary of the first National Poetry Month. Are you a teen with something you want to express but can’t find the words? That’s alright, anyone can be a poet! ...
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Month: March 2026
Makers, Audio/Video Multimedia, Computers and Software Mar 23, 2026
Starting a podcast nowadays is not as hard as it seems. Expensive microphones, complicated software, and steep learning curves are a thing of the past. All one needs is an idea and the confidence to see it become a reality. Here at DeKalb Public...
Teen, Universe of Discourse Mar 20, 2026
March is Women’s History Month! Beginning as an unofficial week-long holiday in 1978 that coincided with International Women’s Day, celebrated each year on March 8th, National Women’s History Week became an official holiday in 1980 when President...
Adults, Making and Crafting, Personal Enrichment Mar 17, 2026
Did you know that DeKalb Public Library can help you grow more than just your mind? Through the spring and summer, you can visit the adult services department of the library and "check out" packets of seeds for free at our seed library! A seed...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Mar 10, 2026
Agatha Christie was an English author known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short-story collections. Known as the "Queen of Crime," Agatha Christie remains the best-selling fiction author of all time, with over two billion books sold. Though she...
Makers, Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Machines Mar 9, 2026
309 Creative is now rocking 3, that's right, 3 Chompsaw power tools, available for patrons during Open Lab hours. Gaining mass popularity after being showcased on Shark Tank, and winner of the Toy Foundations 2026 Creative Toy of the Year of Fast...
News, Adults, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment Mar 6, 2026
Our Main Lobby Display Case this month has been set up by the Glidden Homestead! The display features information about Jacob Haish, in celebration of what would have been his 200th birthday on March 9th. On Tuesday, March 10th, at 6:00...
Kids, Art and Crafts, Family Fun, Reading Mar 3, 2026
Norton Juster (1929 – 2021) was a master of word play who believed that “for kids, there are no difficult words, only words they haven’t met yet”. I first came across The Phantom Tollbooth in fourth grade at my school library. The cover art by...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Uncategorized Mar 2, 2026
Names like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson frequently come up when we discuss the American Revolution, but in 2026, the year of America's semisesquintennial (250th anniversary), we have a unique opportunity to reflect on heroes who are...
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