eRead Illinois
Find that book you’ve been looking for and begin reading it right now, all from the comfort of the couch! The eRead Illinois platform houses both eBooks and audio books, allowing you to choose the format that works best for ...
Reading, Writing, and Storytelling
Upcoming Programs for Adults
December tends to be a busy month, but we've got some great programs scheduled! Love the movie Elf? Join us at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 10 for Elf trivia and prove you're not a cotton-headed ninny muggins. http://dkpl.org/event/virtual-trivia-night-elf/ Are you strugging to ...
Library, NIU Host Presentation on Cold War
America’s Cold War involvement with Southeast Asia is often viewed through the prism of the Vietnam War. While few would deny the importance of this conflict, many other far less known and far more successful interactions occurred between American and ...
Ready to Write Your Novel?
It's National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! Are you ready to start writing? Join the official DKPL National Novel Writing Month group online to connect with the local writing community. Go to nanowrimo.org from your browser.Click "Sign Up" and fill out your information.Go ...
If You Like James Patterson…
James Patterson's books are some of the most popular in the world. He and his co-authors are experts at mixing mystery with suspense and humor. But if you're all caught up on his books, what should you read next? The Black ...
Marti Brown Discusses her Father’s Experience in WWII
Local author, Marti Brown, assembled her father’s scrapbooks and over 300 letters sent to family members during World War II and compiled these artifacts into a book entitled From Cornfield to Battlefield: A Young Farmer’s Journey Through World War II. ...
Finish the Fight!
One of the silver linings of the pandemic is that many programs and classes have become accessible to far beyond their intended geographical reach. Museums all over the world are offering virtual programs and tours. Educational organizations are expanding their ...
Watch a Movie With Us!
If you've got a DKPL library card, you can watch some of our favorite movies for free without having to leave the comfort of your home. Hoopla has a wide variety of television shows and films available to you at ...
We’ve Gone Digital
Have you ever been in the mood for a movie, TV show, book, or audiobook, but you just didn’t feel like getting off the couch and driving to the library? Well, you’re in luck because the library offers Hoopla, OverDrive, ...
Library Partners with Park District to Provide, Promote Programs
Do you miss the library's in-person events and story times? We're happy to announce that during August and September the library has partnered with the DeKalb Park District to bring live outdoor programs to the community! From story times to ...
