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6 Months of Tabletop Paint and Play
It has been 6 months of running Tabletop Paint and Play programs, and we would like to go over some of the highlights of our past programs as they match our larger goal at the Dekalb Library, to enrich, inform, entertain, and inspire.A game of ... READ MORE
Improve Your English Skills
Hay muchos adultos en la comunidad que hablan inglés como segunda lengua. ¡No es un idioma fácil de aprender! La biblioteca tiene una gran variedad de recursos para ayudar a cualquier persona de la comunidad que esté aprendiendo inglés o quiera ... READ MORE
Kotor: City of Cats
Kotor, Montenegro: home to beautiful beach views, amazing architecture, and…countless cats? Yes, you read that right. Kotor is famous for its four-legged feline friends. In fact, Kotor has such a large cat population, ... READ MORE
Frankenstein Day
August 30 is Frankenstein Day, celebrating the birthday of author Mary Shelley. Frankenstein: or, the Modern Prometheus, is an 1818 novel that tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an ... READ MORE
National Dog Day
August 26th is National Dog Day! We celebrated International Cat Day a few weeks ago, so it's time for the doggos to get some love. Whether they give main character energy or are just a main character's best friend, we have plenty of books for ... READ MORE
8 Countries in 1 Day 2025
Are you ready to travel the world from the comfort of your own library? Save the date for takeoff at our annual “8 Countries in 1 Day” event when we take you on a journey around the globe, on Saturday, September 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 ... READ MORE
August Display Case: Barb Food Mart
Our Main Lobby display case in August features the Barb Food Mart! Barb Food Mart is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 to help alleviate food insecurity for children and families in the DeKalb School District. More than 60% of ... READ MORE
Take a Bite out of National Sandwich Month!
The Story of the Sandwich... A long time ago, in 1762, there was a man in England named John Montagu. He was called the Earl of Sandwich—yep, that was really his name! One day, he put some tasty food between two slices of bread so he ... READ MORE
Are You Kindergarten Ready?
It's almost the start of a new school year, and whether you are back to school experts or back to school first timers, getting ready for kindergarten is a big (and sometimes scary) change - for the adults, and for the kids. That’s why, ... READ MORE
Teen Books to Celebrate International Cat Day
August 8th is International Cat Day! Besides thousands of years as beloved pets and a couple decades starring in great internet memes, cats are also featured in plenty of books in our teen collection. These books include Starter Villains ... READ MORE
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