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April Display Case: DeKalb County Health Department

Apr 3, 2026

Our Main Lobby display case for April is full of useful information from our local Health Department, including seasonal advisories, nutrition information, and details about upcoming events.   On Tuesday, April 17, the Health Department will...

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March Display Case: Glidden Homestead

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...

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February Display Case: Safe Passage

Feb 18, 2026

Our Main Lobby Display Case for February has been set up by Safe Passage.   It is the mission of Safe Passage to promote the right of all to nonviolent and abuse-free relationships through advocacy, intervention and prevention in DeKalb...

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News, Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling

Valentine’s Day with Edgar Allan Poe

Feb 9, 2026

February is a time when we’re encouraged to focus on all things romantic. Love poems, rom-coms, candlelit dinners, and chalky little heart-shaped candies. We do love all those things, of course, but we’ve got a less conventional Valentine’s Day...

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Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Machines, Makers, News

Easy Cricut Maker Crafts to Make at 309 Creative

Feb 1, 2026

The first time someone sees a Cricut Maker in 309 Creative, the reaction is often the same: That looks cool, but I wouldn’t know where to start. The good news is that you don’t need a design background, a craft room at home, or hours of free time...

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Jubilee Artisans Featured Artwork

Jan 26, 2026

Jubilee Artisans is now displaying works by local artists in our Yusunas and Zimmerman Meeting Rooms!   Stop in to each rooom during your next visit to the library to see the currently featured artists. If you fall in love with a particular...

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DeKalb Public Library Community Survey 2026

Jan 20, 2026

We need your input!   The DeKalb Public Library is collecting feedback to help shape our next strategic plan, and your opinions are important to us. Take our Community Survey today, and share your experiences, ideas, and opinions about library...

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2025 in Review

Dec 31, 2025

The New Year is almost upon us, and before we all start making our resolutions for 2026, we'd like to take a moment to thank all of you for a wonderful 2025!   Over 29,000 people attended more than 1,700 events here this year, with more than...

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December Display Case: Habitat for Humanity

Dec 12, 2025

Our main lobby display case for December has been set up by Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County!   Habitat for Humanity has been providing affordable housing here in DeKalb since 1996, with their newest project 'Sweat, Smiles, and Sawdust'...

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America 250

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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