The DeKalb Public Library introduces 309 Creative, a new makerspace and craft studio! 309 Creative is a place where patrons can unleash their imagination, express themselves through arts and crafts, and explore ideas of innovation and technology....
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Books with All the Feels, Teen Sep 14, 2021
Banned Books Week is September 26-October 2, 2021. According to the American Library Association (2012), "Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current...
News Aug 11, 2021
Hello, Miss Julie here to tell you about some great news: DeKalb Library patrons still have access to The Great Courses! I don't know about you, but my family was totally bummed when RBDigital went away. We had thoroughly enjoyed this pandemic...
Action with Intention, News, Teen Aug 11, 2021
2021 has not started off slowly! It has been a turbulent time in the United States. After you finish reading the news, here are some suggestions to continue your reading. All of these books are owned by the DeKalb Public Library, so request one...
Media, News, Oral Histories & Interviews Jul 22, 2021
Local World War II veteran Don Schoo describes his experience when he was fighting in France. A veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II, Don participated in five battle campaigns: landing on D-Day on Omaha Beach at...
Educational Connections, Kids, STEAM Adventures Jul 1, 2021
We have another new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) kit in the Children's Department: Earthquakes! Do you have a child that loves to build? Or maybe your child just loves to knock things down? This kit is perfect for them! It...
Creative Art Scene, Geek Sauce, News, Teen Jun 21, 2021
Local Teen Mike J. Answers Our Questions About Filming and Editing Videos. Mike, you have been concentrating on filming and editing action videos. Tell us what exactly you have been doing. Please share a screen shot or two of your films for Just...
Creative Art Scene, Geek Sauce, News, Teen Jun 21, 2021
Have you read our Q & A with local teen filmmaker Mike J.? If you have not, make sure to check it out! Thanks to Mike, the library is hosting a photography / video challenge for teens ages 12-17. Read on for more details. Categories Choose...
Adults, Media, News, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Seniors Mar 28, 2021
Inga Witscher, host of the PBS series Around the Farm Table, joined us virtual on March 27 for a spring themed food and farming adventure. Inga taught us how easy it is to make homemade focaccia, a spring savory tart, and how to turn your rhubarb...
Kids, News, Reading Romp! Mar 27, 2021
It’s Women’s History Month, and here at the library we have tons of books about awesome women! Here are some of our recent arrivals about women in sport. Betty Robinson, American Olympic Athlete Unbeatable Betty: Betty Robinson, the First Female...
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