Let’s talk about the age-old debate: audiobooks vs. physical books. Some people swear by the feel of a good old paperback, while others can’t get enough of the convenience of listening to stories on the go. But here’s the...
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Adults, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Jul 15, 2024
In a world where literary genres often define our reading choices, it’s easy to see how adults might overlook Young Adult (YA) literature. However, this vibrant genre, typically aimed at readers aged 12 to 18, has a lot to offer adult readers...
News, Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors May 23, 2024
The theme of this summer’s reading program is “read, renew, repeat.” We hope that it inspires you to renew your interest in pleasure reading, repeat that practice all summer, and into the future. If you are already an avid...
Kids, Educational Connections, Library & Family Fun, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Sep 3, 2023
Did you know that September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month? When you have a library card, you open the door to access all types of information and resources in person and online. With a library card you can borrow books, movies, magazines,...
News, Adults, Kids, Library & Family Fun, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors, Teen May 17, 2023
Summer Reading is about to begin at the DeKalb Public Library! The Summer Reading Challenge runs from May 30 to August 12, and all ages can participate. You can register on DeKalb Public Library’s Beanstack page or print out a paper reading...
Adults, Educational Connections, Kids, Library & Family Fun, Local Artists, Media, News, Oral Histories & Interviews, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors Jun 2, 2022
Please join DeKalb Public Library as we host the traveling exhibit called Voices of Belonging from Friday, June 10th to Friday, June 24th in the Main Lobby. Voices of Belonging is an interactive audio exhibit that aims to deepen our communiversity...
Adults, Genealogy and History, Media, News, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors, Teen, Virtual Events Mar 28, 2022
Until 1972, sexual discrimination against women in college and university studies was legal. Women could be denied educational opportunities. Patsy Mink, Edith Green, Birch Bayh, Ted Stevens, and Richard Nixon changed that. Congresswomen Green and...
Adults, News, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors Nov 29, 2021
If 100 people gave you a list of recommended WW2 readings the chances are you would get no two lists the same – there are that many stories. This was a period of huge numbers and at the same time a recognition that every individual’s...
Adults, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors Nov 2, 2021
DeKalb-County-Tours-and-Spots-Houses-BrochureDownload North County Houses Almon Parke House | 1884 – Located on Route 23 between Sycamore and Genoa, north of Lloyd Road. Parke was a Captain in the Civil War, and a brick and stone mason. His...
Adults, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors Nov 2, 2021
DeKalb-County-Tours-and-Spots-Opera-Houses-1Download DeKalb-County-Tours-and-Spots-Opera-Houses-2Download Even small towns like Kirkland, Malta and Sandwich were known in the late 1800’s to contain a building, usually downtown, known as an Opera...
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