Names like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson frequently come up when we discuss the American Revolution, but in 2026, the year of America's semisesquintennial (250th anniversary), we have a unique opportunity to reflect on heroes who are...
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Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Feb 19, 2026
Every February, communities across the United States celebrate Black History month: a time dedicated to honoring the achievements, contributions, and legacy of African Americans. At the library, this month is an invitation to explore powerful...
News, Adults, Health and Wellness, Teen Feb 18, 2026
Our Main Lobby Display Case for February has been set up by Safe Passage. It is the mission of Safe Passage to promote the right of all to nonviolent and abuse-free relationships through advocacy, intervention and prevention in DeKalb...
Adults, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Uncategorized Feb 11, 2026
Whether you're a avid reader, someone who stalks the new CD shelf, or an audiobook addict, you know that DKPL's collection is stocked to the brim with the freshest possible media! At DeKalb Public Library, our staff strives to stay on top of new...
News, Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Feb 9, 2026
February is a time when we’re encouraged to focus on all things romantic. Love poems, rom-coms, candlelit dinners, and chalky little heart-shaped candies. We do love all those things, of course, but we’ve got a less conventional Valentine’s Day...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Uncategorized Feb 3, 2026
We’ve made it through another harsh Midwest January, and even though it's still rather chilly outside, we’re warming hearts here at DKPL! Romance novels are flying off the shelves, and our librarians have planned picture-perfect programs to help...
Adults Jan 14, 2026
Long before folks used it to create cringe-worthy photos of themselves for attention on social media, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) took a different form: on the pages of science fiction books. Early conceptions of A.I. were not happy web...
Adults, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Jan 2, 2026
When the weather turns cold and snowy it's the perfect time to curl up on the couch with a pile of books. In January the library is hosting a Winter Genre Challenge. It's an opportunity to explore books that you normally wouldn't consider reading....
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