Just For Adults
A Place for Everybody
The library’s adult collection includes a wide variety of fiction, non-fiction, audiobooks, music CDs, Xbox and PS4 games, documentaries, and feature films, as well as print collections in Spanish and Arabic. Library staff are happy to assist you with reference services, notary services by appointment, voter registration, and personalized recommendations. If we don’t own an item, feel free to request a purchase.
We subscribe to several electronic resources that allow DKPL patrons to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, research and leisure databases, and streaming movies and television shows.
The library hosts a variety of programs aimed at educating and entertaining adults in our community. Whether you want to play a game, learn to write a résumé, or pick up a new skill, we’ve got you covered.
Urban Legends: What Do You Believe?
Have you ever heard a strange story about an abandoned house on the other side of town, a mysterious figure lurking in the library, or a ghost who appears on a lonely road at midnight? Perhaps a stranger has told you about a friend of a friend ... READ MORE
Day of the Dead 2026
Celebrate Day of the Dead with us on Saturday, November 7! On November 7, at 2:00 p.m., the Welcoming Procession will begin at El Jimador in downtown DeKalb. Everyone is invited to walk with the procession as it heads to the library, ... READ MORE
4 Spooky Night-In Itineraries Courtesy of DKPL
As spooky season creeps in and your desire to do anything but wear your favorite muumuu and doom scroll fades to black, loading up the car for a night out starts to feel like a horror story of its own. Who wants to brave the chilly weather, ... READ MORE
Retro Trick-or-Treat 2026
Whether you're feeling nostalgic for 1996 or 1896, we've got the sweet treats that will take you back to your favorite bygone era! On Saturday, October 17, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., come to our Retro Trick-or-Treat! Multiple locations ... READ MORE
FEATURED READS FOR JUST FOR ADULTS
