“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,...
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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...
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, Books with All the Feels, Kids, Library & Family Fun, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors, Teen Nov 1, 2024
It’s that time of year again: The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is almost here! November 15-17, join us during the library’s opening hours in the lower level for an astonishing selection of great quality hardcovers and...
News, Adults, Making and Crafting, Making and Crafting, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Seniors Oct 14, 2024
Our October Main Lobby Display Case has been set up by the Kishwaukee Valley Art League! Stop by to see artworks from featured KVAL artists, and find out about their upcoming Holiday Arts & Crafts Market in November. Are you looking for...
Adults, Art and Crafts, Creative Art Scene, Kids, Library & Family Fun, Making and Crafting, Making and Crafting, News, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Seniors, STEAM Adventures, Teen Oct 4, 2024
We’ve been planning for the Halloween season since the first candy corn appeared on grocery store shelves! (Which was sometime in July, by our recollection.) Now that the leaves are officially falling, it’s time to head to the...
Adults, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Seniors Sep 30, 2024
Can you believe it? The last days of summer are here, and it feels like it flew by in the blink of an eye. All those hot, sunny afternoons and long evenings are starting to fade, making way for cooler breezes and hints of fall. But before we get...
Adults, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Seniors Sep 23, 2024
When most people think of public libraries, their mind might jump to a quiet building in their local neighborhood, filled with bookshelves, study tables, and maybe a couple of computers. In the U.S., libraries are a beloved community resource—a...
Kids, Adults, Library & Family Fun, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Seniors Sep 3, 2024
Did you know your Illinois library card can do more than just check out items at DKPL? That’s right! Your trusty library card is like a golden ticket, giving you access to a treasure trove of resources all over the state. From exploring new...
News, Adults, Art and Crafts, Creative Art Scene, Kids, Library & Family Fun, Making and Crafting, Making and Crafting, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Seniors, Teen Aug 31, 2024
Our biggest event of the year is just around the corner! On Saturday, September 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., each room in the library will represent a different country, and let you explore the globe! The eight countries...
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