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Good News for Film Fans: DKPL Has What You Want
Whether you're a avid reader, someone who stalks the new CD shelf, or an audiobook addict, you know that DKPL's collection is stocked to the brim with the freshest possible media! At DeKalb Public Library, our staff strives to stay on top of ... READ MORE
Valentine’s Day with Edgar Allan Poe
February is a time when we’re encouraged to focus on all things romantic. Love poems, rom-coms, candlelit dinners, and chalky little heart-shaped candies. We do love all those things, of course, but we’ve got a less conventional Valentine’s Day ... READ MORE
Love is in the Air: Fan-Favorite Reads & Must-Attend DKPL Events
We’ve made it through another harsh Midwest January, and even though it's still rather chilly outside, we’re warming hearts here at DKPL! Romance novels are flying off the shelves, and our librarians have planned picture-perfect programs to ... READ MORE
Easy Cricut Maker Crafts to Make at 309 Creative
The first time someone sees a Cricut Maker in 309 Creative, the reaction is often the same: That looks cool, but I wouldn’t know where to start. The good news is that you don’t need a design background, a craft room at home, or hours of free ... READ MORE
Printz Award-winning Teen Books
Earlier this week, the American Library Association awarded the the 2026 Michael L. Printz Award to the short story anthology Legendary Frybread Drive-in edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith . You may have heard of other book awards, but the Printz ... READ MORE
Help with College Planning at DKPL
While planning for college can be exciting, the process of applying and seeking financial aid can be overwhelming. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be joining us in February and March for three programs (2/3, 2/17 and 3/3) to ... READ MORE
Jubilee Artisans Featured Artwork
Jubilee Artisans is now displaying works by local artists in our Yusunas and Zimmerman Meeting Rooms! Stop in to each rooom during your next visit to the library to see the currently featured artists. If you fall in love with a ... READ MORE
DeKalb Public Library Community Survey 2026
We need your input! The DeKalb Public Library is collecting feedback to help shape our next strategic plan, and your opinions are important to us. Take our Community Survey today, and share your experiences, ideas, and opinions about ... READ MORE
Before Chat GPT: The Fiction That Imagined AI
Long before folks used it to create cringe-worthy photos of themselves for attention on social media, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) took a different form: on the pages of science fiction books. Early conceptions of A.I. were not happy web ... READ MORE
Author Highlight: Drew Daywalt
Crayons - those colorful commodities found almost everywhere. Stores. Classrooms. Libraries. Homes. Even though each box of crayons has the same colors, not all colors are used the same. Favorite-colored crayons are worn down to nubs, while ... READ MORE
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