Did you know that the DeKalb Public Library is part of a consortium of over 1200 libraries in Northern Illinois? Your card gives you access to all of these libraries. Not only can you request items from these libraries to be sent to you, but you...
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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, Books with All the Feels, Crafts & Hobbies, Family Fun, Kids, Makers, Reading, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Teen May 24, 2025
Our Summer Reading Challenge is about to begin! We have reading rewards for all ages, and no library card is required to sign up. You can register on our Beanstack site, download the Beanstack app, or stop by the Adult, Youth, or Teen...
News, Adults, Art and Crafts, Books with All the Feels, Creative Art Scene, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, STEM, Teen Mar 15, 2025
Explore literary worlds at one of our biggest events of the year! On Saturday, March 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the library will be transformed into six different themed worlds with food, crafts, games, activities, and prizes. You'll...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Mar 7, 2025
Books have been challenged and banned for centuries, for all sorts of reasons. Some are banned because they contain explicit content, others for their political or religious themes, and some simply because they make people uncomfortable. But when...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Jan 29, 2025
There’s something magical about a library. The smell of old books, the quiet hum of people reading, and the endless shelves of stories just waiting to be explored. Libraries are places of adventure, mystery, and sometimes even a little romance....
News, Adults, Books with All the Feels, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Teen Jan 1, 2025
The Twilight Zone is a classic TV series that first aired in the late 1950s and quickly became legendary for its mix of Sci-fi, fantasy, and eerie storytelling. Created by Rod Serling, the show is famous for its thought-provoking plots and twist...
News, Adults, Books with All the Feels, Kids, Reading, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Teen Dec 31, 2024
We surveyed our staff about their favorite books of 2024, and we want to share them with you as you build your reading list for the new year! Click on any title to place a hold, or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150 for...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Dec 16, 2024
Ah, winter. That magical time of year when everything feels a bit quieter, a little slower, and so much colder. Whether you’re snowed in or just in search of the perfect excuse to stay under the covers, the right book can be the coziest companion....
News, Adults, Books with All the Feels, Family Fun, Kids, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Teen Nov 21, 2024
The next time you need a good book recommendation, head to our catalog homepage! The DKPL Vega homepage will now feature different book recommendations each month, spanning different ages, genres, and interests. Keep an eye out for seasonal...
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