June 14th, 2022
The DeKalb Public Library is conducting a survey to get opinions and information from the community. Any information you wish to share with us is welcome. We will publish the results in our Strategic Plan.
By completing our survey, you are ...
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June 2nd, 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 ...
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May 23rd, 2022
The library will host events and informational booths from Monday, June 6 through Saturday, June 11 as part of Autism Acceptance Week! This initiative is partnership with the Friends of the Library, RAMP, Westside Children's Therapy, and the NIU Autism ...
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May 20th, 2022
Picnics, outdoor games, bike rides and walks... all activities we're looking forward to with Summer right around the corner. But, don't forget about Summer Reading at the library!
Summer Reading will begin on Wednesday, May 25, and go through August 12, ...
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April 20th, 2022
Looking for food, music, crafts, and activities from countries you've perhaps never visited? The DeKalb Public Library is pleased to announce that we will hold "8 Countries in 1 Day" on Saturday, September 17, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ...
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March 28th, 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 Mink pushed a bill through the ...
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March 26th, 2022
Spring is officially here! Check out our spring-themed mural (pictured above) created by local artist Chris Perkovich in the Story & Activity Room in the Children's Department of our library. Then celebrate the season by making spring crafts and learning ...
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February 16th, 2022
"Each year the American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best ...
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February 9th, 2022
In celebration of Black History Month, we’ve created several bibliographies listing great children’s books you can find at our library or through eBook providers available to our patrons. Download the interactive versions of the bibliographies below and use the embedded ...
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January 24th, 2022
Are you ready for the Olympic Winter Games? Learn more about Olympic history and winter sports featured at the event with this list of children's books available through our library. Download the interactive version of the bibliography below and use the ...
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