Our January display case has been set up by the Society for Creative Anachronism. The Society for Creative Anachronism is an international educational nonprofit organization dedicated to recreating the arts, foods, clothing, martial arts,...
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News, Adults, Books with All the Feels, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors, Teen Jan 1, 2025
The Twilight Zone is a classic TV series that first aired in the late 1950s and quickly became legendary for its mix of Sci-fi, fantasy, and eerie storytelling. Created by Rod Serling, the show is famous for its thought-provoking plots and twist...
News, Adults, Books with All the Feels, Kids, Reading Romp!, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors, Teen 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 assistance. The Demon of...
News, Action with Intention, Adults, Kids, Library & Family Fun, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Seniors, Teen Dec 28, 2024
We want to extend our thanks to everyone who participated in one of the many programs this year that have focused on giving back to our community. If you fulfilled a local senior’s wish from the Giving Tree, donated winter clothing to...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors Dec 16, 2024
Ah, winter. That magical time of year when everything feels a bit quieter, a little slower, and so much colder. Whether you’re snowed in or just in search of the perfect excuse to stay under the covers, the right book can be the coziest companion....
News, Adults, Creative Art Scene, Kids, Making and Crafting, Making and Crafting, Seniors, STEAM Adventures, Teen Dec 5, 2024
Thank you to the Glidden Homestead for setting up this month’s display case, featuring the Phineas W. Vaughan Blacksmith Shop! Get a closer look at some of the beautiful handcrafted items made in the shop, and find more information...
News, Adults, Books with All the Feels, Kids, Library & Family Fun, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors, Teen Nov 21, 2024
The next time you need a good book recommendation, head to our catalog homepage! The DKPL Vega homepage will now feature different book recommendations each month, spanning different ages, genres, and interests. Keep an eye out for seasonal...
News, Adults, Educational Connections, Genealogy and History, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Seniors, Teen Nov 15, 2024
“Often forgotten, often overlooked and often having to fight for the right to fight.” These words were part of Frederick Douglass’s appeal to Abraham Lincoln to let African American men fight in the Civil War. November is Veteran’s Month,...
Adults, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Seniors Nov 13, 2024
Bird migration is one of nature’s most fascinating phenomena, and in Northern Illinois, we’re fortunate to have a front-row seat to these seasonal avian journeys. Each spring and fall, hundreds of bird species pass through this region, navigating a...
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