Is there something that you wish you could borrow instead of buy? Telescopes? Fishing rods? Slide scanners? Cake pans? Gardening shears? Hot glue guns? Something else? To help you with any new interests or endeavors, we are expanding our Library of...
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News, Adults, Art and Crafts, Creative Art Scene, Kids, Library & Family Fun, Making and Crafting, Making and Crafting, Seniors, Teen Jul 17, 2023
On July 17, volunteers from the DeKalb Public Library got to work helping our artist-in-residence, Danielle Casali, work on mosaic panels for the City of DeKalb mural that will adorn the south wall of City Hall. After a quick tutorial, we immersed...
News, Adults, Art and Crafts, Creative Art Scene, Kids, Making and Crafting, Making and Crafting, Seniors, Teen May 8, 2023
Our DeKalb Public Library Artist-in-Residence, Danielle Casali, and community volunteers are making progress on the City Hall mosaic mural! Completed sections of a leaf and sunflower are shown here. Are you interested in helping with this...
Action with Intention, Adults, Creative Art Scene, Kids, Making and Crafting, Making and Crafting, News, Personal Enrichment, Personal Enrichment, Seniors, Teen Oct 26, 2021
The DeKalb Public Library introduces 309 Creative, a new makerspace and craft studio! 309 Creative is a place where patrons can unleash their imagination, express themselves through arts and crafts, and explore ideas of innovation and technology....
Creative Art Scene, Geek Sauce, News, Teen Jun 21, 2021
Local Teen Mike J. Answers Our Questions About Filming and Editing Videos. Mike, you have been concentrating on filming and editing action videos. Tell us what exactly you have been doing. Please share a screen shot or two of your films for Just...
Creative Art Scene, Geek Sauce, News, Teen Jun 21, 2021
Have you read our Q & A with local teen filmmaker Mike J.? If you have not, make sure to check it out! Thanks to Mike, the library is hosting a photography / video challenge for teens ages 12-17. Read on for more details. Categories Choose...
Creative Art Scene, News, Teen Feb 3, 2021
Former District 428 teacher and leader of Art & Design, an art program for teens here at the DeKalb Public Library, Christine Perkovich made us a special slide presentation in honor of African American History Month. The simple, yet heartfelt...
Creative Art Scene, News, Teen Dec 7, 2020
Take & Make Meditative Drawing craft available while supplies last through our Curbside Pick-up Services: Monday 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Thursday 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Meditate and Draw at the same...
Creative Art Scene, News, Teen Oct 11, 2020
We are proud to present the September 2020 edition of Tea for Tweens, a fun magazine full of creative art and writing by DeKalb area kids, ages 9-14. Miss Audra hosts virtual biweekly writing sessions and adds the content submitted to a magazine...
Creative Art Scene, News, Teen Oct 4, 2020
Papel Picado Teen Take & Make Craft: Celebrate the life element of wind by making your own Papel Picado banner. Papel Picado is a decorative Mexican folk art craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper. Individually...
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