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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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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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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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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Apr 29, 2025

The DeKalb Public Library is now a proud partner of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, and registration is now open!   What is Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library?   The Imagination Library is a literacy program founded by the legendary...

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Disability Book Week

Apr 21, 2025

Did you know? In the United States, there are 7.3 million children who have a disability. And even though representation in the media has improved, only 3.4% of books published have a main character with a disability. That’s why, in 2021, a group...

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Read Across America, A Journey Through Diverse Stories

Mar 19, 2025

Read Across America is a national holiday celebrating books, literacy, and the importance of reading. Held annually on the school day closest to March 2, it kicks off Read Across America Week and Read Across America Month (RAAM) - both nationwide...

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World of Reading 2025

Mar 15, 2025

Explore literary worlds at one of our biggest events of the year!   On Saturday, March 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the library will be transformed into six different themed worlds with food, crafts, games, activities, and prizes.  You'll...

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Author Highlight: Lynne Cherry

Feb 1, 2025

Lynne Cherry is an American children’s author. She was born January 1, 1952, in Philadelphia. She received her B.A. from Tyler School of Art, and her M.A. in History from Yale. Lynne is an active conservationist, using her books to educate readers...

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DKPL Staff: Best Reads of 2024

Dec 31, 2024

We surveyed our staff about their favorite books of 2024, and we want to share them with you as you build your reading list for the new year!   Click on any title to place a hold, or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150 for...

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