Ever wonder where your great-great-grandparents came from? Or maybe you’re on a mission to prove you’ve got a distant royal connection? No matter your reason for digging into your family tree, genealogy research can be exciting—and expensive. But...
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News, Adults, Genealogy and History, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Seniors Mar 25, 2025
Following two massive explosions in 1944 in Port Chicago, California, that killed 320 American sailors and injured 390 more, the US Navy branded 50 young Black sailors as mutineers for their refusal to return to the unsafe working conditions that...
News, Adults, 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, Genealogy and History, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors Nov 7, 2024
Veterans Day, celebrated annually on November 11th in the United States, is more than just a day off work or school—it’s a moment to express gratitude and respect for the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s a time when...
News, Adults, Family Fun, Genealogy and History, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Seniors, Teen Nov 8, 2023
This past week, our Main Lobby hosted these beautiful ofrendas in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Our patrons were able to take in the vibrant colors of each ofrenda, and learn more about the traditions associated with this holiday. ...
Adults, Genealogy and History, Media, News, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors, Teen, Virtual Events Mar 28, 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...
Adults, Genealogy and History, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors Jul 16, 2020
Local DeKalb historian and library employee Steve Bigolin has created a self-guided walking tour for patrons. This will be the first of multiple walking tours that will cover different areas of DeKalb. We hope that you enjoy getting to know more...
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