Know-vember is over and the New Year hasn’t yet arrived, but why not get a jump start on “New year, new you”? Over winter break, the library be hosting free, drop-in pop-up mentoring sessions for teens in grades 6-12 in the Teen Room with...
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News, Action with Intention, Adults, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen Dec 12, 2025
Our main lobby display case for December has been set up by Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County! Habitat for Humanity has been providing affordable housing here in DeKalb since 1996, with their newest project 'Sweat, Smiles, and Sawdust'...
News, Adults, Crafts & Hobbies, Family Fun, Kids, Makers, Personal Enrichment, Teen Nov 25, 2025
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...
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...
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