Being indoors in air conditioning is a nice relief on a summer day. Besides the library, one of the places that offers the best indoor summer vibe is the movie theater. At DKPL, we’re bringing a bit of that to you as well. Besides all the...
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Our Summer Reading Challenge is about to begin! We have reading rewards for all ages, and no library card is required to sign up. You can register on our Beanstack site, download the Beanstack app, or stop by the Adult, Youth, or Teen...
April is almost over, but it's still National Poetry Month! Every April, National Poetry Month celebrates awareness and appreciation of this amazing art form. Check out these novels for teens written in verse (using poetry to tell a story) to...
National Library Week may be coming to a close, but in a way, every week you use the library is National Library Week. Keeping that in mind, we have plenty of books for Teens about all different types of libraries and librarians to keep the vibe...
The Teen Room is transforming into Orisha from the Legacy of Orisha trilogy for World of Reading on Saturday March 29th from 10-1. The books are New York Times best-sellers and the first book of the series, Children of Blood and Bone, is...
Explore literary worlds at one of our biggest events of the year! On Saturday, March 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the library will be transformed into six different themed worlds with food, crafts, games, activities, and prizes. You'll...
The Twilight Zone is a classic TV series that first aired in the late 1950s and quickly became legendary for its mix of Sci-fi, fantasy, and eerie storytelling. Created by Rod Serling, the show is famous for its thought-provoking plots and twist...
We surveyed our staff about their favorite books of 2024, and we want to share them with you as you build your reading list for the new year! Click on any title to place a hold, or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150 for...
The next time you need a good book recommendation, head to our catalog homepage! The DKPL Vega homepage will now feature different book recommendations each month, spanning different ages, genres, and interests. Keep an eye out for seasonal...
It's that time of year again: The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is almost here! November 15-17, join us during the library’s opening hours in the lower level for an astonishing selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks —...
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