Black History Month celebrates more than history; it honors the real stories being told right now. We have books at DKPL by Black authors that tell authentic and relatable stories of Black teenagers. The teens in these books are not side...
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Teen, Books with All the Feels Feb 20, 2026
Black History Month is not just about history, but a living celebration of continuing Black excellence. This excellence in writing for children and teens is celebrated with awards like the Coretta Scott King Award and the John Steptoe Award. ...
Teen, Books with All the Feels Dec 31, 2025
What books did you read in 2025? The Teen Services Staff read plenty of books and we chose our favorites. Not all the books we read were published in 2025, but they were all “new to us.” Why did we pick these books?...
News, Adults, Kids, Makers, Personal Enrichment, Teen Dec 31, 2025
The New Year is almost upon us, and before we all start making our resolutions for 2026, we'd like to take a moment to thank all of you for a wonderful 2025! Over 29,000 people attended more than 1,700 events here this year, with more than...
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...
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...
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