Kids, Family Fun, Reading

What’s the Scoop? July is National Ice Cream Month

Jul 14, 2025

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! That’s right: the essential summer treat has an entire month dedicated to it! July is National Ice Cream Month - and July 20th is National Ice Cream Day. July has been National Ice Cream Month...

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July Display Case: CASA DeKalb County

Jul 9, 2025

Our Main Lobby display case this month has been set up by CASA DeKalb County!   CASA's mission is to advocate for and serve as the voice for children in DeKalb County who have experienced abuse or neglect. So far in 2025, 53 CASA volunteers...

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Kids, Reading

Author Highlight: Tui T. Sutherland

Jul 8, 2025

Here there be dragons…and…Tui birds? Well, not quite. Tui T. Sutherland, an American children’s author of more than 50 books, is named after the New Zealand Tui bird. Tui T. Sutherland is the author of the nationally and internationally...

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The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit is Now Open!

Jun 26, 2025

The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit is now open! Visit our main lobby and explore the full display, featuring interactive digital kiosks, display panels, compelling storytelling, and unique artifacts connecting audiences with the...

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Kids, Reading

June is National Dairy Month

Jun 24, 2025

Get ready to moo-ve and groove because June is National Dairy Month! This is a super special time to celebrate all the amazing dairy farmers who work so hard. They help bring us yummy and healthy treats like cool milk, creamy yogurt, tasty cheese,...

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Kids, Reading

Celebrating Juneteenth!

Jun 17, 2025

Each year on June 19th, we commemorate Juneteenth, an important holiday marking the official end of slavery in the United States and celebrating the hard-won freedom of Black people.   President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in...

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June Display Case: DeKalb Master Gardeners

Jun 6, 2025

Our June display case has been set up the our DeKalb County Master Gardeners!   In their display, you'll find information about different species of Illinois prairie wildflowers and trees, resources about identifying them, and the flyer for...

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Family Fun, Adults, Kids, News, Personal Enrichment, Teen

Sponsorships Available for 8 Countries in 1 Day

May 29, 2025

The DeKalb Public Library is pleased to announce that we will hold our tenth “8 Countries in 1 Day” celebration on Saturday, September 13, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.   In 2024, we hosted performances by NIU's Ballet Folklórico Aztlán, the...

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Kids, Reading

Author Highlight: Corey R. Tabor

May 26, 2025

Are you ready to learn more about one of your favorite authors? Well, you're in luck because this time on the Author Highlight, we'll be talking about Corey R. Tabor! Corey R. Tabor grew up in Gillette, Wyoming, where he once spent the night in a...

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Summer at the Library 2025

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...

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