The first half of 2026 has been a whirlwind as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and we're just getting started! Below you'll find information about our featured events commemorating this...
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Kids, Family Fun, Reading Jun 9, 2026
If you’re chasing chocolate, swooning over sweets, or just crushing on candy, then June is the month for you because June is National Candy Month! Candy has been around for centuries, but it has changed quite a lot in that time! The ancient...
News, Adults, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen Jun 2, 2026
We're thrilled to announce that our After-hours Concert Series is about to begin! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and 94.9 WDKB, each performance is free and open to all ages. We have more than a dozen performances planned for 2026...
News, Adults, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen May 18, 2026
The DeKalb Public Library is pleased to announce that we will hold our tenth annual “8 Countries in 1 Day” celebration on Saturday, September 19, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. In 2025, we hosted performances by Xochitl-Quetzal Aztec Dance and...
Kids, Family Fun, Reading May 15, 2026
Do you know about the Kentucky Derby? Let’s talk about it! The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race that is held every year in Louisville, Kentucky. In 1872, Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr. was inspired by famous horse races he saw in England and...
Family Fun, Art and Crafts, Audio/Video Multimedia, Crafts & Hobbies, Creative Art Scene, Maker Machines, Makers, Making and Crafting Apr 25, 2026
For many people growing up and making models, there were no videos showing how to paint a model! Today there are plenty of artists who post their painting, design, and modelling processes on Youtube. This is a collection of useful, inspirational...
News, Adults, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment Mar 6, 2026
Our Main Lobby Display Case this month has been set up by the Glidden Homestead! The display features information about Jacob Haish, in celebration of what would have been his 200th birthday on March 9th. On Tuesday, March 10th, at 6:00...
Kids, Art and Crafts, Family Fun, Reading Mar 3, 2026
Norton Juster (1929 – 2021) was a master of word play who believed that “for kids, there are no difficult words, only words they haven’t met yet”. I first came across The Phantom Tollbooth in fourth grade at my school library. The cover art by...
Kids, Art and Crafts, Family Fun, Reading Dec 15, 2025
The Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, marking the astronomical start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, which this year falls on December 21st. On this day the Earth's axis is tilted farthest from the sun,...
News, Adults, Crafts & Hobbies, Family Fun, Kids, Makers, Personal Enrichment, Teen Nov 25, 2025
DeKalb Public Library begins 2026 with the goal of expanding your access to media and materials, amplifying your creative skills, and bringing you new and exciting performances and events celebrating the history of our country. As we commemorate...
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