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Adult Summer Reading Challenge 2024 “Read, Renew, Repeat”

May 23, 2024

The theme of this summer's reading program is "read, renew, repeat." We hope that it inspires you to renew your interest in pleasure reading, repeat that practice all summer, and into the future. If you are already an avid reader, join the...

News, Adults, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen

Sponsorships Available for 8 Countries in 1 Day

May 20, 2024

The DeKalb Public Library is pleased to announce that we will hold our ninth “8 Countries in 1 Day” on Saturday, September 14, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Last year we saw our largest attendance with over 1,100 people joining us to celebrate this...

News, Adults, Kids, Teen

Thank You to the Friends of the Library!

May 3, 2024

The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library held their Spring Book Sale this past weekend, and it was their biggest sale to date! Thank you to the Friends for continuing to organize and run the sale, and to everyone who came to find new titles for...

News, Adults

April Display Case: DeKalb County Health Department

Apr 17, 2024

Our Main Lobby display case has been set up by the DeKalb County Health Department, with information about the services and programs they offer! Additionally, the Health Department hosts an informational booth in our lobby, from 9:30 to...

News, Adults

March Display Case: DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association

Mar 17, 2024

Our Lobby Display Case for March features the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, or DAAHA. DeKalb Area Agricultural Association, Inc. is a dynamic organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing with people of all...

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Spread the Love!

Feb 1, 2024

Give the DeKalb Public Library a shoutout on Wednesday, February 7, during WNIJ & WNIU's Spread the Love event! In honor of Valentine's Day, WNIJ & WNIU invite their listeners to share the love by supporting your local public radio...

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Second Entrance and Other Accessibility Options at DeKalb Public Library

Jan 30, 2024

Did you know that the DeKalb Public Library has a second entrance? This one is located on the east side of the building and has a shorter ramp than the main entrance, which makes it welcome choice for those using a walker or wheel chair. The...

News, Adults, Making and Crafting, Personal Enrichment

January Display: Society for Creative Anachronism

Jan 4, 2024

January's Main Lobby display case showcases the Barony of Carraig Ban: the DeKalb area branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism. The Society for Creative Anachronism is an international educational nonprofit organization dedicated to...

News, Adults

Roku Streaming Sticks are Now Available

Dec 20, 2023

Roku Streaming Sticks are now available for checkout! We've been working on this project for awhile, and are excited for you to begin testing them out! Each Roku comes pre-loaded with paid subscriptions to a selection of your favorite...

News, Adults, Kids, Teen

December Display: WNIJ Hola

Dec 3, 2023

Each month, our display case in the Main Lobby showcases a different local organization, and this month’s display has been set up by WNIJ to highlight Hola! Hola is a new digital community designed to inspire greater engagement with Spanish...

Adult Summer Reading Challenge 2024 “Read, Renew, Repeat”

Sponsorships Available for 8 Countries in 1 Day

Thank You to the Friends of the Library!

April Display Case: DeKalb County Health Department

March Display Case: DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association

Spread the Love!

Second Entrance and Other Accessibility Options at DeKalb Public Library

January Display: Society for Creative Anachronism

Roku Streaming Sticks are Now Available

December Display: WNIJ Hola

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