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25 Years of Room on the Broom
Have you ever read Broom on the Room? I mean, Room on the Broom! It was written by British author Julia Donaldson and illustrated by German artist Axel Scheffler. Room on the Broom was published in 2001, and that ... READ MORE
Calm Room Now Open!
Our Children's Department is pleased to announce that the Calm Room is now open! Located next to the Youth Study Rooms, this space is designed to give children who feel overstimulated, anxious, or stressed a place to calm down. What is a ... READ MORE
July Display Case: Safe Passage
Our Main Lobby Display Case for February has been set up by Safe Passage. It is the mission of Safe Passage to promote the right of all to nonviolent and abuse-free relationships through advocacy, intervention and prevention in DeKalb ... READ MORE
Read Your Way Through the Tradwife Trend
It’s 6:00 a.m. Your alarm blares. It’s time for another long day at the office. As you rub the crust from your eyes, you automatically reach for your phone and begin to indulge in your first doom scroll of the day. Within minutes, you’re ... READ MORE
DKPL’s Open-Source Museum: Part 3
The artifacts printed for Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt as part of 8 Countries in 1 Day were such a hit that it was obvious they needed to be kept around. However, their proper location in 309 Creative wasn't created until 2025: the ... READ MORE
America 250 Part Two
The first half of 2026 has been a whirlwind as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and we're just getting started! Below you'll find information about our featured events commemorating this ... READ MORE
Escape Rooms Then and Now
If you’ve heard about escape rooms and want a chance to try one, you're in luck! As part of our America250 series of programs, DKPL will be hosting our own American-themed Teen Escape Room on Thursday July ... READ MORE
June Display Case: DeKalb County Master Gardeners
Our June Display Case has been set up by the DeKalb County Master Gardeners! The 2026 DeKalb Master Gardeners Annual Garden Walk is right around the corner, and tickets go on sale today, June 15! This year, seven home gardens and one ... READ MORE
From Seed to Harvest to Seed Again: Getting the Most Out of Your Garden
A successful garden doesn't have to begin with an expensive trip to the garden center, and it doesn't have to end when you pick your last tomato! At DeKalb Public Library, we're helping gardeners make the most of every stage of the growing ... READ MORE
Sweet Summer! June is National Candy Month
If you’re chasing chocolate, swooning over sweets, or just crushing on candy, then June is the month for you because June is National Candy Month! Candy has been around for centuries, but it has changed quite a lot in that time! The ... READ MORE
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