Who says learning about American history needs to be boring? This year, the DeKalb Public Library's Teen Services Department has been celebrating America250 with interactive programs that bring history, culture, food, sports, and teamwork together...
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Teen Jul 23, 2026
Are you enjoying Summer Reading? If you're entering grades 6-12 and haven't signed up for the Teen Summer Reading Program yet, what are you waiting for? There's still time! You can sign up online...
News, Adults, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen Jun 29, 2026
The first half of 2026 has been a whirlwind as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and we're just getting started! Below you'll find information about our featured events commemorating this...
Teen, Geek Sauce, Universe of Discourse Jun 18, 2026
If you’ve heard about escape rooms and want a chance to try one, you're in luck! As part of our America250 series of programs, DKPL will be hosting our own American-themed Teen Escape Room on Thursday July 2nd at...
Teen, Universe of Discourse Jun 8, 2026
This summer is full of soccer! For the first time in decades, the FIFA Men’s World Cup will be hosted by the US (co-hosted by Canada and Mexico). It will be the 32nd men’s World Cup and the largest one ever featuring 48 national teams playing a...
News, Adults, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen Jun 2, 2026
We're thrilled to announce that our After-hours Concert Series is about to begin! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and 94.9 WDKB, each performance is free and open to all ages. We have more than a dozen performances planned for 2026...
News, Adults, Books with All the Feels, Kids, Reading, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Teen May 29, 2026
Our Summer Reading Challenge is about to begin! This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, andyou can celebrate the occasion by joining our "Read, White, and Blue" challenge! We have reading rewards for...
Teen, Books with All the Feels, News May 23, 2026
DeKalb Public Library’s Summer Reading Program starts Monday June 1 and ends August 7. It’s for all ages, but what is it and how does it work for teens? Read on to find out! What is the Summer...
News, Adults, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen May 18, 2026
The DeKalb Public Library is pleased to announce that we will hold our tenth annual “8 Countries in 1 Day” celebration on Saturday, September 19, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. In 2025, we hosted performances by Xochitl-Quetzal Aztec Dance and...
Family Fun, Art and Crafts, Audio/Video Multimedia, Crafts & Hobbies, Creative Art Scene, Maker Machines, Makers, Making and Crafting Apr 25, 2026
For many people growing up and making models, there were no videos showing how to paint a model! Today there are plenty of artists who post their painting, design, and modelling processes on Youtube. This is a collection of useful, inspirational...
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