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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
The graphic novel and manga catalogue is one of our most popular collections at the library. Our shelving bins are often full with the sheer number of titles checked out every week. With over 2,400 graphic novels and just over 2,070 manga, our...
National Poetry Month is less than a week away! April 2026 will be the 30th anniversary of the first National Poetry Month. Are you a teen with something you want to express but can’t find the words? That’s alright, anyone can be a poet! ...
March is Women’s History Month! Beginning as an unofficial week-long holiday in 1978 that coincided with International Women’s Day, celebrated each year on March 8th, National Women’s History Week became an official holiday in 1980 when President...
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...
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. ...
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