Have you ever heard a strange story about an abandoned house on the other side of town, a mysterious figure lurking in the library, or a ghost who appears on a lonely road at midnight? Perhaps a stranger has told you about a friend of a friend who...
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News, Adults, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen Oct 21, 2026
Celebrate Day of the Dead with us on Saturday, November 7! On November 7, at 2:00 p.m., the Welcoming Procession will begin at El Jimador in downtown DeKalb. Everyone is invited to walk with the procession as it heads to the library, where...
Adults, Health and Wellness, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Oct 15, 2026
As spooky season creeps in and your desire to do anything but wear your favorite muumuu and doom scroll fades to black, loading up the car for a night out starts to feel like a horror story of its own. Who wants to brave the chilly weather, scrape...
News, Adults, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment Oct 7, 2026
Whether you're feeling nostalgic for 1996 or 1896, we've got the sweet treats that will take you back to your favorite bygone era! On Saturday, October 17, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., come to our Retro Trick-or-Treat! Multiple locations...
Adults, Personal Enrichment Sep 23, 2026
Did you miss the voter registration event at the DeKalb Public Library on September 8? Don’t worry— there’s another opportunity to register coming up soon!Join us at DeKalb Public Library on September 29 for another drop-in voter registration...
News, Adults, Job-seeking Sep 3, 2026
A job search can be time consuming and fraught with emotions. Whether your job search is motivated by a job loss, a career transition or a desire for more pay/responsibility, searching for a job takes time and effort. The best job searches happen...
News, Adults, Kids, Reading, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Sep 1, 2026
As we remember Dolly Parton and her extraordinary impact on the world, we want to focus on an important part of her legacy: her Imagination Library. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sends free books to children every month from birth to age five,...
News, Adults, Personal Enrichment Aug 31, 2026
We are proud to announce that The Legacy Wall, created by The Legacy Project in Chicago, will be arriving to our library this fall! This exhibit will be on display in our Main Lobby from November 7 to 20. This one-of-a-kind,...
Adults, News, Personal Enrichment Aug 25, 2026
Every August, thousands of people fill downtown DeKalb for a beloved tradition: Corn Fest! With free sweet corn, live music, local vendors, carnival rides, and community spirit, the festival has become a highlight of the summer....
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