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Virtual Medicare 101
Virtual Medicare 101
Medicare 101 is being hosted virtually! There are more Medicare insurance options available than ever before. Finding the right plan requires careful consideration, and we know, an educated consumer will make the right choice. We are here to educate you on your Medicare insurance options. Licensed Sales Representative Carol Cherry discusses the different parts of […]
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Paint Your Favorite Book
Paint Your Favorite Book
Join us for a night of painting! You will need to bring a copy of one of your favorite books, or grab one from upstairs if we have it, then come downstairs to paint something that reminds you of the book! Whether that be a scene, a character, the book cover, etc. Just don’t give […]
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Le Baratin: French Conversation
Le Baratin: French Conversation
Dr. Greg Ross, former coordinator of The Foreign Language Residence Program at Northern Illinois University would like to cordially invite you to Le Baratin. Come speak French with members of the surrounding francophone community and enjoy the convivial atmosphere of the library. Anyone who speaks French is welcomed! A Bientôt! This program is free and […]
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Virtual Workshop: Introduction to Audacity
Virtual Workshop: Introduction to Audacity
Looking to start your podcast? Maybe you want to learn how to record your musical instrument ? Perhaps you’re just curious about sound recording in general? In this class, we’ll be learning about the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Audacity. We’ll cover the basics of recording and editing audio. This class is completely free. This will primarily […]
Cat Yoga
Cat Yoga
Come and meet your new best fur-end at what's paw-ssibly the best yoga event you'll ever attend! Explore your feline side as you move through several yoga poses. No prior yoga experience? No worries! There is no skill prerequisite for this fun session. Just bring a yoga mat or towel and your love for cats! […]
Local Jobs and Hiring Resources Workshop
Local Jobs and Hiring Resources Workshop
Are you interested in local job opportunities? Are you tired of submitting too many online job applications? Come learn about new local free resources that connect jobseekers with employers in the DeKalb area. Participants will learn about new ways to reach local employers with job openings and how to make themselves easily available to local […]
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Family Fun Science: Articulated Hands & Spooky Stuff
Family Fun Science: Articulated Hands & Spooky Stuff
It’s time to start getting ready for the fall and spooky season! This month’s Family Fun Science will make an articulated hand that can really move! You’ll learn about how hands work while building your own spooky hand from cardboard, string, and a few other materials. We are inside this month in the Story & […]
A Visit with Mrs. Lincoln
A Visit with Mrs. Lincoln
Mary Lincoln comes to life as presented by Valerie Gugala. She sets the historical record straight as she takes listeners through her life as a young woman born into a wealthy Lexington, KY family, and the transformation she made from that life to become the wife of a young man whose background was just the […]
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Virtual Workshop: Center Yourself with Tai Chi
Virtual Workshop: Center Yourself with Tai Chi
Join us on a journey through the Tai Chi Sun 73 forms. Tai Chi is one of the most beneficial exercises to increase immunity, flexibility, strength and reduce stress. This class will include step by step instructions taught by Erica Bough, 4th degree black belt in the Martial Arts and certified Tai Chi instructor. A […]
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PressReader 101
PressReader 101
Did you know you can read some of the world’s most popular magazines and newspapers for free using your library card? Read them on your computer, or download the app! Join us for a program that is designed to answer your questions and help you get up and running with PressReader. An active library card […]
Introduction to Audio Recording and Editing (Virtual and In-person Options)
Introduction to Audio Recording and Editing (Virtual and In-person Options)
Looking to start your podcast? Maybe you want to learn how to record your musical instrument ? Perhaps you’re just curious about sound recording in general? In this class, we’ll be learning about the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Audacity. We’ll cover the basics of recording and editing audio. This will primarily be a show-and-tell class […]
Paint a Pumpkin
Paint a Pumpkin
Join us for a night of painting! Want a pumpkin that’s decorated to your style outside your home for the month? This is your chance. This event is free to attend, and we will be providing the pumpkins and painting supplies. However, there are only 5 spots available, so please sign up beforehand. This event […]
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Intro to Podcast Recording
Intro to Podcast Recording
Do you want to join in the podcasting craze, but you don’t have your own equipment? Great news! The library’s Sound Studio is available for patron use, and it’s easier to use than you might think. This program will show the basics of how to use library sound studio equipment to record your podcast. Topics […]
Le Baratin: French Conversation
Le Baratin: French Conversation
Dr. Greg Ross, former coordinator of The Foreign Language Residence Program at Northern Illinois University would like to cordially invite you to Le Baratin. Come speak French with members of the surrounding francophone community and enjoy the convivial atmosphere of the library. Anyone who speaks French is welcomed! A Bientôt! This program is free and […]
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Building Your Resume
Building Your Resume
Learn about key basics to building a successful resume! This workshop will include how to structure your resume, tips on how to write achievement based statements, and tricks to help you get past Applicant Tracking Systems. This workshop is held in conjunction with workNet Batavia. It is intended for adults and teens. No registration is […]
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Miscellany and Mirth of the Midwest
Miscellany and Mirth of the Midwest
Musician and storyteller, Dave Martin, takes us on a good-natured romp through the midwest which explores the culture and storied history of the region, performing both traditional and original songs while infusing quixotic anecdotes about his family’s place in America’s heartland. Beginning at seed-time on the Fertile Crescent, (where history began, after all) with the […]
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Introduction to Google Drive Apps (Virtual and In-person Options)
Introduction to Google Drive Apps (Virtual and In-person Options)
Do you have a Gmail account? Did you know that having an account with Google gives you access to useful apps similar to those in Microsoft Office but for free? This will primarily be a show-and-tell class where the instructor shows the audience some basics tips and tricks for using Google Drive applications on the […]
General Book Club
General Book Club
The General Book Club will meet to discuss the memoir Floating in a Most Peculiar Way by Louis Chude-Sokei. The "first son of the first son" of a leader of the briefly flourishing country of Biafra, Chude-Sokei (director of the African American Studies program at Boston University) was left by his mother in a home […]
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Newspapers.com 101
Newspapers.com 101
Did you know you can explore over 18,000 archival newspapers from around the country, using your library card? Join us as we explore the basics of Newpapers.com, provided by Ancestry.com! This program is designed to answer your questions and help you get up and running with Newspapers.com. An active library card in good standing is […]
Virtual Workshop: Introduction to Excel
Virtual Workshop: Introduction to Excel
Microsoft Excel is the business standard for spreadsheet programs and just plain useful to know. We’ll cover what a spreadsheet is, some things it can do, and how to do some basic functions and equations. This will primarily be a show-and-tell class where the instructor shows the audience some basics on the screen. Please register […]
Adult Coloring Club
Adult Coloring Club
In recent years the adult coloring trend has taken over. You’ll find adult coloring books on shelves at almost all retail stores and you consistently hear about the relaxation benefits from it. This event is free and you are welcome to come and go as you please. Coloring pages will be provided along with color […]
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Virtual Presentation: The Color of Law and Reversing Segregation with Richard Rothstein
Virtual Presentation: The Color of Law and Reversing Segregation with Richard Rothstein
Author and researcher Richard Rothstein presents on the policies that led to racial segregation in American communities, and what can be done to reverse these practices and work towards racial equity. Co-sponsored by multiple Illinois libraries and held in partnership with Racial Awareness in the North Shore (RAIN), Together is Better Alliance (TiBA). Click here […]
Library Board Meeting
Library Board Meeting
This is the monthly meeting of the DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees, conducting the business of the library. Open to the public. For additional information, please contact the library […]
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Introduction to Graphic Design Using Inkscape (Virtual and In-person Options)
Introduction to Graphic Design Using Inkscape (Virtual and In-person Options)
Are you looking to design your own logo? Or maybe you would like to create your own custom computer background. Inkscape is a vector graphics program that is excellent for beginners and hobbyists. We’ll cover the basics of designing and editing graphics using Inkscape. This will primarily be a show-and-tell class where the instructor shows […]
Leveraging Your LinkedIn
Leveraging Your LinkedIn
This workshop will help you build your LinkedIn profile from start to finish. Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn to build your professional brand and connect with others in your industry! This workshop is held in conjunction with workNet Batavia. It is intended for adults and teens. No registration is required. For more information, please […]
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Author Fair
Author Fair
Learn about the recent publications of area authors from the writers themselves. The library’s main lobby will be filled with local authors showcasing their works and answering questions throughout the day. Eight authors will provide a brief presentation in the Yusunas Meeting Room during the event. Listen to excerpts from their books, ask questions, and […]
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PressReader 101
PressReader 101
Did you know you can read some of the world’s most popular magazines and newspapers for free using your library card? Read them on your computer, or download the app! Join us for a program that is designed to answer your questions and help you get up and running with PressReader. An active library card […]
Introduction to Google Drive Apps (Virtual and In-person Options)
Introduction to Google Drive Apps (Virtual and In-person Options)
Do you have a Gmail account? Did you know that having an account with Google gives you access to useful apps similar to those in Microsoft Office but for free? This will primarily be a show-and-tell class where the instructor shows the audience some basics tips and tricks for using Google Drive applications on the […]
Virtual Workshop: Introduction to Excel
Virtual Workshop: Introduction to Excel
Microsoft Excel is the business standard for spreadsheet programs and just plain useful to know. We’ll cover what a spreadsheet is, some things it can do, and how to do some basic functions and equations. This will primarily be a show-and-tell class where the instructor shows the audience some basics on the screen. Please register […]
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3D Printing: Buttons & Collaborative Art
3D Printing: Buttons & Collaborative Art
Learn how to make a 3D print, and then add your print to a collaborative art piece to be displayed in the library! We’ll be using TinkerCad to create 3D-printed buttons and, once they’re printed, finishing them with sandpaper and paint. No prior experience with 3D printing required. This workshop is intended for teens and […]
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Virtual Workshop: Connecting Through Conversation
Virtual Workshop: Connecting Through Conversation
Join Kishwaukee College Library and partners DeKalb Public Library, NIU Library, and Sycamore Public Library for our Zoom book discussion Connecting Through Conversation on the epidemic of loneliness in America. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s book “Together” offers insight into how our neighbors and ourselves have been affected by the isolation that COVID-19 has created. This […]
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Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite you to the Fall Book Sale on October 22 - 24, 2021. This is the first post-pandemic sale! Join us during the library’s opening hours in the lower level of the library for an astonishing selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks — children’s and teen’s books, […]
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Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite you to the Fall Book Sale on October 22 - 24, 2021. This is the first post-pandemic sale! Join us during the library’s opening hours in the lower level of the library for an astonishing selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks — children’s and teen’s books, […]
Medicare 101
Medicare 101
Medicare 101 is back to being held in person! There are more Medicare insurance options available than ever before. Finding the right plan requires careful consideration, and we know, an educated consumer will make the right choice. We are here to educate you on your Medicare insurance options. Licensed Sales Representative Carol Cherry discusses the […]
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Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite you to the Fall Book Sale on October 22 - 24, 2021. This is the first post-pandemic sale! Join us during the library’s opening hours in the lower level of the library for an astonishing selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks — children’s and teen’s books, […]
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Virtual Medicare 101
Virtual Medicare 101
Medicare 101 is being hosted virtually! There are more Medicare insurance options available than ever before. Finding the right plan requires careful consideration, and we know, an educated consumer will make the right choice. We are here to educate you on your Medicare insurance options. Licensed Sales Representative Carol Cherry discusses the different parts of […]
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Newspapers.com 101
Newspapers.com 101
Did you know you can explore over 18,000 archival newspapers from around the country, using your library card? Join us as we explore the basics of Newpapers.com, provided by Ancestry.com! This program is designed to answer your questions and help you get up and running with Newspapers.com. An active library card in good standing is […]
Bullet Journaling 101
Bullet Journaling 101
We’ve all seen those videos and pictures of handmade journals/agendas that are called Bullet Journaling (if you haven’t, go ahead and look to join us in awe of them). Maybe […]
Safe Passage Book Club
Safe Passage Book Club
Join Safe Passage in reading It Ends With Us by #1 best-selling author, Colleen Hoover! Combining a captivating romance with a cast of all-too-human characters, the fiction novel is an […]
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Darkness Overtakes Us: Stephen King Book Club
Darkness Overtakes Us: Stephen King Book Club
Join us as we read the spine-chilling tales of Stephen King. Each month will feature a different story and discussions may include clips of film and television adaptations. Our first book will be the snowbound ghost story The Shining. Other books for our book club will include graphic novels, short story collections, screenplays, graphic novels, […]
Special Board Meeting
Special Board Meeting
Due to the declaration of a state-wide emergency, the Library Board will meet on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 via Zoom online meeting. Members of the public wishing to attend the […]
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Local Jobs and Hiring Resources Workshop
Local Jobs and Hiring Resources Workshop
Are you interested in local job opportunities? Are you tired of submitting too many online job applications? Come learn about new local free resources that connect jobseekers with employers in […]
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Virtual Event: Wild Chicago
Virtual Event: Wild Chicago
Join us as Ben Hollis, the original host of “Wild Chicago”, presents a history of this popular PBS show. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive […]
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PressReader 101
PressReader 101
Did you know you can read some of the world’s most popular magazines and newspapers for free using your library card? Read them on your computer, or download the app! […]
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Le Baratin: French Conversation
Le Baratin: French Conversation
Dr. Greg Ross, former coordinator of The Foreign Language Residence Program at Northern Illinois University would like to cordially invite you to Le Baratin. Come speak French with members of […]
3D Design: TinkerCad 101
3D Design: TinkerCad 101
Want to get into 3D printing, but don’t know how to do 3D design? In this program, you can get started with TinkerCad, a great online application for learning the […]
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Introduction to Graphic Design Using Inkscape
Introduction to Graphic Design Using Inkscape
Are you looking to design your own logo? Or maybe you would like to create your own custom computer background. Inkscape is a vector graphics program that is excellent for […]
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Sensory Friendly Magic Show
Sensory Friendly Magic Show
Cody Clark uses visual and direct magic to safely stimulate your senses! Each of Cody’s routines is designed with the audience’s sensory needs in mind, engaging each participant at the […]
Suspense and Psychological Thrills: The Life of Alfred Hitchcock
Suspense and Psychological Thrills: The Life of Alfred Hitchcock
Join us when historical presenter Jim Gibbons hosts Suspense and Psychological Thrills: The Life of Alfred Hitchcock. Gibbons will discuss the life, on and off the set, of Sir Alfred […]
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