Our Main Lobby display case in August features the Barb Food Mart! Barb Food Mart is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 to help alleviate food insecurity for children and families in the DeKalb School District. More than 60% of the...
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Adults, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Jul 28, 2025
August is Romance Awareness Month and we're here to put the spark back into your library visits! The library has a large romance collection. There's something for everyone. Looking for a historical romance set in Regency England? Try out the first...
Adults, Personal Enrichment Jul 11, 2025
It's too hot to work out your body (at least it is outside), so why not focus on your brain? Brain health is vital to prevent and improve memory problems, as well as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age...
News, Adults, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen Jun 26, 2025
The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit is now open! Visit our main lobby and explore the full display, featuring interactive digital kiosks, display panels, compelling storytelling, and unique artifacts connecting audiences with the...
Adults, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Jun 16, 2025
Streaming services can get expensive, but you can get many television shows and movies, plus a wide variety of music for free by using nothing but your library card. Kanopy is a service with hundreds of movies and series available at no cost to...
News, Adults, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen Jun 6, 2025
Our June display case has been set up the our DeKalb County Master Gardeners! In their display, you'll find information about different species of Illinois prairie wildflowers and trees, resources about identifying them, and the flyer for...
Family Fun, Adults, Kids, News, Personal Enrichment, Teen May 29, 2025
The DeKalb Public Library is pleased to announce that we will hold our tenth “8 Countries in 1 Day” celebration on Saturday, September 13, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. In 2024, we hosted performances by NIU's Ballet Folklórico Aztlán, the...
Adults, Personal Enrichment May 28, 2025
Did you know that you can use your library card for more than checking out books, movies, and music? Your card is a doorway to experiences you might not otherwise have access to. Looking for a day out with your family or by yourself? Your library...
Adults, Personal Enrichment Apr 28, 2025
With the help of The Greenhouse in Sycamore, the library has installed three propagation walls in the Adult Services department. We’ve placed them in areas where people can sit, relax, and enjoy the greenery. There are plugs nearby so you can...
Adults, Personal Enrichment Mar 27, 2025
Ever wonder where your great-great-grandparents came from? Or maybe you’re on a mission to prove you’ve got a distant royal connection? No matter your reason for digging into your family tree, genealogy research can be exciting—and expensive. But...
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