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.
Why Do Books Get Banned?
Books have been challenged and banned for centuries, for all sorts of reasons. Some are banned because they contain explicit content, others for their political or religious themes, and some simply because they make people uncomfortable. But ... READ MORE
DeKalb Election Forum: Mayor, City Clerk, School Board, Township Supervisor
Local residents are invited to four forums for candidates vying for DeKalb offices in the spring consolidated election. The event is organized by the citizens’ group DeKalb Election Group and is provided in partnership with the library. The ... READ MORE
February Display Case: DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association
Our Lobby Display Case for February features the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, or DAAHA. DeKalb Area Agricultural Association, Inc. is a dynamic organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing with people ... READ MORE
Books and Movies Set in Libraries
There’s something magical about a library. The smell of old books, the quiet hum of people reading, and the endless shelves of stories just waiting to be explored. Libraries are places of adventure, mystery, and sometimes even a little romance. ... READ MORE
FEATURED READS FOR JUST FOR ADULTS
