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Celebrating Juneteenth!
Each year on June 19th, we commemorate Juneteenth, an important holiday marking the official end of slavery in the United States and celebrating the hard-won freedom of Black people. President Lincoln issued the Emancipation ... READ MORE
Streaming is for Everyone!
Streaming services can get expensive, but you can get many television shows and movies, plus a wide variety of music for free by using nothing but your library card. Kanopy is a service with hundreds of movies and series available at ... READ MORE
June Display Case: DeKalb Master Gardeners
Our June display case has been set up the our DeKalb County Master Gardeners! In their display, you'll find information about different species of Illinois prairie wildflowers and trees, resources about identifying them, and the flyer ... READ MORE
Teen Books about Movies
Being indoors in air conditioning is a nice relief on a summer day. Besides the library, one of the places that offers the best indoor summer vibe is the movie theater. At DKPL, we’re bringing a bit of that to you as well. ... READ MORE
Sponsorships Available for 8 Countries in 1 Day
The DeKalb Public Library is pleased to announce that we will hold our tenth “8 Countries in 1 Day” celebration on Saturday, September 13, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. In 2024, we hosted performances by NIU's Ballet Folklórico Aztlán, the ... READ MORE
Adventures with Your Library Card
Did you know that you can use your library card for more than checking out books, movies, and music? Your card is a doorway to experiences you might not otherwise have access to. Looking for a day out with your family or by ... READ MORE
Author Highlight: Corey R. Tabor
Are you ready to learn more about one of your favorite authors? Well, you're in luck because this time on the Author Highlight, we'll be talking about Corey R. Tabor! Corey R. Tabor grew up in Gillette, Wyoming, where he once spent the ... READ MORE
Summer at the Library 2025
Our Summer Reading Challenge is about to begin! We have reading rewards for all ages, and no library card is required to sign up. You can register on our Beanstack site, download the Beanstack app, or stop by the Adult, Youth, or Teen ... READ MORE
Dew you know Dewey?
Bothered by getting bogged down in books? You’re not alone - Melvil Dewey was, too. Melvil Dewey was an American librarian who created the Dewey Decimal System (DDS). The Dewey Decima System provides an easy-to-understand way of ... READ MORE
May Display Case: J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center
Our Main Lobby Display Case this month has been set up by the Glidden Homestead! The display features information about the many animals who have left their mark on the Homestead grounds, and on the history of barbed wire. Though ... READ MORE
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