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Happy Birthday, Mr. Tumnus!
The Pevensies turn seventy-seven-sies. Does the back of your closet open up into a magical fantasy world? No? Are you absolutely sure? I’ll wait here while you go check. The British author C.S. Lewis knew this was a powerful idea. ... 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
LGBTQ+ History Month for Teens at DKPL
June is not the only month celebrating and honoring LGBTQ+ people. LGBT (or LGBTQ+) History Month is in October! First celebrated in October 1994, it was started by Missouri public school teacher Rodney Wilson (pictured below) and originally ... 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
3D Printing Tips & Tricks Part 2: Watch Your Step
Welcome back to the 3D printing tips blog series! This series will focus on PrusaSlicer, the software designed by Prusa Research. DKPL’s makerspace uses Prusa brand 3D printers, but PrusaSlicer can also work with non-Prusa brand printers. ... READ MORE
No Ice Needed: The History of Air Hockey
There are a number of unique games in the Teen Room, but air hockey stands out. Foosball is relatively simple and has roots back to the 1890s. Video games, the most popular Teen Room activity, are more complex and rely ... READ MORE
Civic Literacy Starts at DKPL
Did you miss the voter registration event at the DeKalb Public Library on September 8? Don’t worry— there’s another opportunity to register coming up soon!Join us at DeKalb Public Library on September 29 for another drop-in voter registration ... READ MORE
Give Big Cats a Little Help for National Save A Tiger Month
Tigers are big, strong cats. In fact, they’re the biggest cats in the world. You might have heard lions called “King of the Jungle,” but that isn’t quite right. For one, lions mostly live on the grassy plains of Africa — not in the jungle. ... READ MORE
Suzanne Collins: Before You Knew Her
Unlike most Tributes sent to the Capitol, The Hunger Games has lived to see 18. Suzanne Collins’ classic Young Adult novel was published on September 14, 2008. The novel, which launched a ... READ MORE
September Display Case: Barb City Manor
Thank you to Barb City Manor for setting up a beautiful display for September! Barb City Manor is a not-for-profit retirement home, located six blocks from downtown DeKalb, in the historic Joseph F. Glidden and Jacob F. Haish hospital. ... READ MORE
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