Celebrate Day of the Dead with us on Saturday, November 7! On November 7, at 2:00 p.m., the Welcoming Procession will begin at El Jimador in downtown DeKalb. Everyone is invited to walk with the procession as it heads to the library, where...
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News, Creative Art Scene, Teen Oct 20, 2026
Do you have what it takes to solve a murder? This Thursday (10/22) put your detective skills to the test at our Teen Murder Mystery Program from 3:30-4:30 PM. Participants will step into an interactive mystery filled with suspects,...
News, Action with Intention, Teen, Universe of Discourse Oct 13, 2026
June is not the only month celebrating and honoring LGBTQ+ people. LGBT (or LGBTQ+) History Month is in October! First celebrated in October 1994, it was started by Missouri public school teacher Rodney Wilson (pictured below) and originally known...
Teen, Books with All the Feels, News, Universe of Discourse Sep 14, 2026
Unlike most Tributes sent to the Capitol, The Hunger Games has lived to see 18. Suzanne Collins’ classic Young Adult novel was published on September 14, 2008. The novel, which launched a...
Teen, Geek Sauce, News Aug 19, 2026
If you've visited DeKalb Public Library, you know that we offer more than just books. This is especially true in the Teen Room, a space especially designed for tweens and teens in grades 6-12. One of the things that makes...
Teen Jul 30, 2026
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...
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...
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