Virtual Event: Wild Chicago
Virtual EventJoin 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 a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. […]
Le Baratin: French Conversation
Story & Activity RoomDr. 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 […]
Sensory Friendly Magic Show
Yusunas Meeting RoomCody 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 level they’re most comfortable with. Whether you’re able to directly participate in the magic or just wave your hands to make the magic happen, you’ll […]
Library Board Meeting
Yusunas Meeting RoomThis 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 […]
After-Hours Concert: Daniel Bennett Group
Main LobbyLive music returns to the library! Join us for an after-hours concert in the main lobby when we host the Daniel Bennett Group, playing songs from their new album. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and music will begin at 6:30 p.m. Daniel Bennett's new album, 'New York Nerve,' was conceived outside under snow-covered heat […]
Afternoon Concert with Katie Kostner
Yusunas Meeting RoomJoin us for an afternoon of music with professional singer and musician Katie Kostner. Featured will be a variety of songs from pop hits of today, to standards, oldies, and more! Katie Kostner is a musician known for performing locally, as well as on social media for their Quarantine Concert Series. This event is free […]
Closed for Thanksgiving
DeKalb Public LibraryThe library will close at 3:00 p.m. in observance of Thanksgiving. Have a safe and pleasant holiday!
Closed for Thanksgiving
DeKalb Public LibraryThe library will be closed all day in observance of Thanksgiving. Have a safe and pleasant holiday!
Carol of the (Berim) Baus with Arcomusical
Main LobbyThey’re back! The library is delighted to host Projeto Arcomusical in an after-hours holiday concert open to the public. The ensemble will play special arrangements of holiday music as well as original compositions for the audience in the library’s main lobby. Holiday snacks and refreshments will be provided while supplies last. Playing exclusively on the Afro-Brazilian instrument called the […]
Local History Happy Hour
Adult Services DepartmentAre you interested in the history of DeKalb? Want to know more about historic neighborhoods and buildings in the region? Have questions about the people who built DeKalb? Bring your questions and curiosity to our Local History Happy Hour. Local historian Steve Bigolin will be available to chat about days of DeKalb past at the […]
