April 14th, 2021
The library is suspending curbside pickup service until further notice. If you are unable or unwilling to come into the library to pick up materials, please contact our Outreach Coordinator at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1500 or homebound@dkpl.org.
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April 2nd, 2021
On Thursday, April 1, the DeKalb Public Library and the Election Group hosted a virtual public DeKalb School Board Candidates Q&A on Zoom and Facebook Live. This election is important to all students, teachers, and parents. The Q&A is a ...
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Reading, Writing, and Storytelling,
Seniors
March 30th, 2021
Art Deco Style by Bevis Hillier and Stephen Escritt - 709.04012 HIL
Characterized by geometric shapes, stylized natural forms and the use of luxurious materials Art Deco originated in France and spread quickly all over the globe during the 1930s. Interest ...
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March 28th, 2021
Inga Witscher, host of the PBS series Around the Farm Table, joined us virtual on March 27 for a spring themed food and farming adventure. Inga taught us how easy it is to make homemade focaccia, a spring savory tart, and how ...
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March 16th, 2021
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong popped up a hatch and went down a ladder. In seconds, he put his foot on the moon. It was the culmination of what President John F. Kennedy wanted in 1961. A man on ...
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February 16th, 2021
Pathfinders are guides to library resources for a variety of topics. The second topic we’re covering is African American classical composers, musicians, and singers. This list, gathered by Teresa, an adult services reference librarian, includes items available in our collection ...
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February 3rd, 2021
On Saturday, January 30 the library hosted the Presidential Impact on Sports virtually via Zoom. During the presentation, Evan Weiner shared the impact different administrations have had over the years on sports.
Evan Weiner has appeared on programs on the ...
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Adults,
News,
Personal Enrichment,
Personal Enrichment,
Reading, Writing, and Storytelling,
Reading, Writing, and Storytelling,
Seniors
February 1st, 2021
Pathfinders are guides to library resources for a variety of topics. The first topic we're covering is African Americans in the Arts. This list, gathered by Teresa, an adult services reference librarian, includes items available in our collection as well ...
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January 19th, 2021
The Library will re-open for limited in-person services on Monday, January 25, 2021.
The new hours will be as follows:
Monday, 1:00 – 9:00 p.m.Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Thursday, 1:00 – 9:00 p.m.Friday, 1:00 – 5:00 ...
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January 2nd, 2021
We have partnered with the Northbrook Public Library and other libraries around Illinois to bring you a live Q&A session with the creators of the award-winning documentary The Long Shadow.
The Long Shadow follows former CNN Senior Producer, TED contributor, and ...
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