DeKalb Public Library begins 2026 with the goal of expanding your access to media and materials, amplifying your creative skills, and bringing you new and exciting performances and events celebrating the history of our country. As we commemorate...
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Teen, Books with All the Feels Nov 21, 2025
National Native American Heritage Month takes place every November and celebrates the history, lived experiences and contributions of Native American people in the United States. We have lots of Teen books by Native American authors in our...
Teen, Universe of Discourse Nov 15, 2025
Did you know that in addition to the thousands of Teen Fiction books we have here at the DeKalb Public Library, we also have numerous Non-Fiction titles available to check out? These books cover a wide variety of topics ranging from relationship...
News, Action with Intention, Adults, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen Nov 12, 2025
Our display case for this month has been set up by the DeKalb Area Women’s Center! The DeKalb Area Women’s Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the DeKalb, IL area. They are a nonprofit, all-volunteer community center that...
Teen, Books with All the Feels Oct 25, 2025
We’re midway through football season! If the games (whether real life or video games) aren’t enough, Teen Services has plenty of books about football featuring a diverse variety of protagonists to satisfy your craving. Home Field Advantage by...
News, Adults, Books with All the Feels, Kids, Reading, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Teen Oct 14, 2025
The new PrairieCat Libraries Mobile app is now live in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store! Connect with your library right from your device - search the catalog, manage your account, place holds, renew materials, access digital...
Kids, Creative Art Scene, Teen Oct 14, 2025
Are you (or a younger family member) in 3-8 grade and love to perform? Do you have a hidden talent that you’re ready to share? Do you want a chance to win prizes? Get ready to show off, because Dekalb Public Library is hosting our third annual...
News, Adults, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen Oct 13, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that we'll be hosting DeKalb Day of the Dead's third annual Celebration of Life on November 1! Walk with us in our Welcoming Procession as we honor those who have passed. We will meet at El Jimador to begin the...
News, Adults, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen Sep 29, 2025
In honor of National Library Card Sign-Up Month, this post is all about what you can do...without a library card! Don't get us wrong! If we could, every one of us here at the library would all carry spare library cards in our pockets to...
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