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Create Your Own Deck of Playing Cards
If you find yourself needing a new set of playing cards, from proxy cards for Magic the Gathering, a deck for the latest print and play game you found, or a game you designed yourself, making playing cards is an important niche of ... READ MORE
Let’s Pay Attention to ADHD Awareness Month
Percy Jackson has ADHD. And he's a demigod! In the first chapter of the first book in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, Percy gets frustrated because he thinks his teacher, Mr. Brunner, expects too much from him “despite the fact ... READ MORE
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
Whodunnit?
Do you have what it takes to solve a murder? This Thursday (10/22) put your detective skills to the test at our Teen Murder Mystery Program from 3:30-4:30 PM. Participants will step into an interactive mystery filled with ... READ MORE
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
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