Agatha Christie was an English author known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short-story collections. Known as the "Queen of Crime," Agatha Christie remains the best-selling fiction author of all time, with over two billion books sold. Though she...
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Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Uncategorized Mar 2, 2026
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...
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...
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, 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....
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Dec 22, 2025
Every January, something very special happens in the literary world: a new group of books slips quietly into the public domain. In 2026, works published in 1930 will officially be free for everyone to read, share, adapt, and remix with no...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Oct 24, 2025
The cold weather is here! Even though the first day of autumn was a month ago, it finally feels like the season has changed. Bring on the sweaters, cozy blankets, and apple cider! The history of the word "fall" goes back to the 1500s when it was...
News, Adults, Books with All the Feels, Kids, Reading, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Teen Oct 14, 2025
The new PrairieCat Libraries Mobile app is now live in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store! Connect with your library right from your device - search the catalog, manage your account, place holds, renew materials, access digital...
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