Just For Makers
Makers at Heart
If digital making is more your thing you can reserve our Sound Studio to record music, edit film, or make a podcast.
Convert slides, photographs, audio cassettes, and VHS tapes into digital files to preserve family memories using a digitization station in our computer lab.
Monthly programs are offered on a variety of crafts, skills, and technology for beginners and intermediate learners. If a classroom environment isn’t for you, learn at your own pace during our Open Labs in 309 Creative or book a one-on-one appointment for the Sound Studio, Computer Lab, or digitizing stations.
Library Staff Witness Largest Paper Snowflake
Nearly a year ago, several DeKalb Public Library employees were lucky to be invited to act as official witnesses to Northern Illinois University students and staff creating the largest paper-cut snowflake. We just received word that NIU ... READ MORE
How to Crochet in the Round, Part 1
Hello, my crafty friends! Miss Julie here with another crochet video, which is the first in a several part series. Ultimately we will be making the fun, textured ball that you see in the featured image. I got the pictures and idea from this ... READ MORE
Library to Open 309 Creative, Makerspace and More
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 ... READ MORE
Show Your Artistic Side!
The library subscribes to many great resources, but one of the most fun is Creativebug. Creativebug is a arts and crafts video resource available to all DKPL patrons. Want to learn how to draw? Check. Want to learn how to do embroidery? ... READ MORE