“Often forgotten, often overlooked and often having to fight for the right to fight.” These words were part of Frederick Douglass’s appeal to Abraham Lincoln to let African American men fight in the Civil War. November is Veteran’s Month,...
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Adults, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Seniors Nov 13, 2024
Bird migration is one of nature’s most fascinating phenomena, and in Northern Illinois, we’re fortunate to have a front-row seat to these seasonal avian journeys. Each spring and fall, hundreds of bird species pass through this region, navigating a...
Adults, Genealogy and History, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors Nov 7, 2024
Veterans Day, celebrated annually on November 11th in the United States, is more than just a day off work or school—it’s a moment to express gratitude and respect for the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s a time when...
News, Adults, Books with All the Feels, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors, Teen Nov 1, 2024
It's that time of year again: The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is almost here! November 15-17, join us during the library’s opening hours in the lower level for an astonishing selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks —...
News, Adults, Making and Crafting, Making and Crafting, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Seniors Oct 14, 2024
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Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors Oct 10, 2024
Ah, Halloween—one of the most exciting times of the year. It’s when kids (and adults, let’s be honest) get to dress up in costumes, binge on candy, and indulge in a bit of spookiness. But while we’re all familiar with the modern-day celebrations,...
Adults, Art and Crafts, Creative Art Scene, Family Fun, Kids, Making and Crafting, Making and Crafting, News, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Seniors, STEM, Teen Oct 4, 2024
We've been planning for the Halloween season since the first candy corn appeared on grocery store shelves! (Which was sometime in July, by our recollection.) Now that the leaves are officially falling, it's time to head to the library for...
Adults, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Seniors Sep 30, 2024
Can you believe it? The last days of summer are here, and it feels like it flew by in the blink of an eye. All those hot, sunny afternoons and long evenings are starting to fade, making way for cooler breezes and hints of fall. But before we get...
News, Adults, Making and Crafting, Making and Crafting, Seniors Sep 25, 2024
This month's display case has been set up by the DeKalb County Quilters' Guild! This is one of the most detailed displays we've seen, so stop by and look close to see some of the beautiful work the Guild has done, along with antique sewing...
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