November 14th, 2020
Who are the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library?
The Friends believe in the importance of a strong, relevant, and well-funded library. They support the library by raising funds to help pay for programs, materials, and services. Since 2002, the Friends ...
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November 14th, 2018
The DeKalb Public Library is #ProudlyDeKalb!
#ProudlyDeKalb is a collaborative effort of the community to celebrate all the positive things DeKalb has to offer. We want to celebrate our achievements and highlight our attractions. This initiative is driven by community members ...
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February 7th, 2018
Our Media Library holds a number of interesting digital resources related to the DeKalb community.
Oral Histories of DeKalb Podcast
The Oral Histories of DeKalb podcast series features interviews from DeKalb community residents about their personal stories and their connection to DeKalb ...
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February 6th, 2018
About The Library
About the DeKalb Public Library
DeKalb Public Library is committed to providing value and excellent service to the City of DeKalb, an exurban community approximately 60 miles west of Chicago. Serving a core population of approximately 44,000 residents, and ...
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