This past week, our Main Lobby hosted these beautiful ofrendas in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Our patrons were able to take in the vibrant colors of each ofrenda, and learn more about the traditions associated with this holiday. ...
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Kids, Family Fun Oct 22, 2023
October is National Book Month! This celebration begins on October 1st and runs until October 31st. National Book Month was created by the National Book Foundation in 2003, and they’ve continued to highlight the notable books in fiction,...
Art and Crafts, Family Fun, Kids, Reading, Uncategorized Oct 22, 2023
Come in your scariest costumes and ghoulish suits to join us marching in these holiday spooks!On October 31st and November 1st, we will be holding a toddler Halloween Trick-or-Treat parade! Young children are invited to join our Halloween Parade...
News, Action with Intention, Adults, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen Oct 6, 2023
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale: October 20-22The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library Fall Book Sale is fast approaching, and we want to take this opportunity to thank them for all of their hard work and support! Did you know that in 2023 so...
Kids, Art and Crafts, Family Fun, Uncategorized Oct 1, 2023
Art can have many developmental benefits for children. By making art, you are allowing an increased sense of self expression, creativity, and imagination! With our Art Attack program, you can exercise your creativity with crafts and art projects!...
News, Adults, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen Sep 19, 2023
Our 8 Countries in 1 Day event on Saturday, September 16 was a resounding success! We want to thank all of our amazing staff, sponsors, performers, and volunteers for making this event possible, and we want to thank everyone who came to the library...
Family Fun, Kids, Reading, STEM, Uncategorized Sep 10, 2023
Start off the school year with a boost! At the DeKalb Public Library, you can find books that can help little (and big!) learners improve their skills in different subjects like art, math, reading, and science. By reading about subjects of...
News, Adults, Art and Crafts, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen Sep 9, 2023
Saturday, September 16th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the DeKalb Public Library will take you on a journey through 8 Countries in 1 Day! Stop by the welcome table to get your “luggage” and passport before your adventure begins. Visit every...
Kids, 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, Art and Crafts, Creative Art Scene, Family Fun, Geek Sauce, Kids, Making and Crafting, Personal Enrichment, Teen Aug 29, 2023
Is there something that you wish you could borrow instead of buy? Telescopes? Fishing rods? Slide scanners? Cake pans? Gardening shears? Hot glue guns? Something else? To help you with any new interests or endeavors, we are expanding our Library of...
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