When you hear the acronym 'MSG', what adjectives come to mind? Salty? Savory? Or do other, more sinister ideas creep in? Words like 'unhealthy', or even 'dangerous'? The history of this flavor enhancer is filled with politics, panic, and poor...
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Personal Enrichment, Maker Machines, Makers May 5, 2026
In 2022, DKPL brought back 8 Countries in 1 Day, an annual event that celebrates different regions of the world and their cultures. The Tech Desk & Studio Department celebrated Ancient Greece and used the library’s 3D...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Apr 28, 2026
Last week, one of my best friends (and most trusted reading advisors) posted the book Yesteryear on their Instagram story with the caption "5/5 MUST READ!" When I placed a hold on the book on our NEW PrairieCat Mobile App, I noticed that I was...
Family Fun, Art and Crafts, Audio/Video Multimedia, Crafts & Hobbies, Creative Art Scene, Maker Machines, Makers, Making and Crafting Apr 25, 2026
For many people growing up and making models, there were no videos showing how to paint a model! Today there are plenty of artists who post their painting, design, and modelling processes on Youtube. This is a collection of useful, inspirational...
Adults, Personal Enrichment Apr 16, 2026
It's okay to admit it: when you think of a librarian, you think of an older woman in a cardigan, a bun, and glasses with one of those long beaded strings connecting the arms. Here at DeKalb Public Library, we are lucky to have all kinds of library...
News, Adults, Personal Enrichment Apr 14, 2026
Spring is here! While we may feel the pull of spring cleaning with all its promises of spotless, de-cluttered living spaces, spring should also be a time to refresh our minds. Below are a few simple ways to care for yourself this season, as well as...
News, Computers and Software, Crafts & Hobbies, Makers, Personal Enrichment Apr 8, 2026
Ever had an idea to create something and you just didn't know how to get started? Maybe a sketch on a napkin, a snippet of audio, or a half-formed 3D concept? Turning the spark of an idea into something real you can touch and show others can be...
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...
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...
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