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Summer Reading 2026
Our Summer Reading Challenge is about to begin! This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, andyou can celebrate the occasion by joining our "Read, White, and Blue" challenge! We have reading rewards ... READ MORE
Sculpting and Kitbashing 3D Miniatures and Terrain
Sculpting from scratch by hand is great, but it is also very possible to "kitbash" new models from the pieces of other models. Kitbashing You Say? Kitbashing is an artform originating with customizing model kits. Practitioners (often ... READ MORE
Fall in Love with Languages
Explore languages in all their beauty this summer! Whether you're hoping to learn an entirely new language, dust off your high school French, or already speak another language with ease, we hope our collection will have a book for ... READ MORE
Teen Summer Reading 2026: Read to Win!
DeKalb Public Library’s Summer Reading Program starts Monday June 1 and ends August 7. It’s for all ages, but what is it and how does it work for teens? Read on to find out! What is the ... READ MORE
Reading the Call Numbers
How do you answer the call of library books? Are you stuck in the stacks, scratching your head? Trying to navigate the numbers to find your perfect book? Understanding the call numbers on books can be confusing - and frustrating - if ... READ MORE
Sponsorships Available for 8 Countries in 1 Day
The DeKalb Public Library is pleased to announce that we will hold our tenth annual “8 Countries in 1 Day” celebration on Saturday, September 19, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. In 2025, we hosted performances by Xochitl-Quetzal Aztec Dance ... READ MORE
Riders Up! at the Kentucky Derby
Do you know about the Kentucky Derby? Let’s talk about it! The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race that is held every year in Louisville, Kentucky. In 1872, Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr. was inspired by famous horse races he saw in ... READ MORE
May Display Case: CASA DeKalb County
Our Main Lobby display case this month has been set up by CASA DeKalb County! CASA’s mission is to advocate for and serve as the voice for children in DeKalb County who have experienced abuse or neglect. So far in 2026, 49 CASA ... READ MORE
Spice of the Month: Unlocking Flavor and Debunking Kitchen Myths
When you hear the acronym 'MSG', what adjectives come to mind? Salty? Savory? Or do other, more sinister ideas creep in? Words like 'unhealthy', or even 'dangerous'? The history of this flavor enhancer is filled with politics, panic, and poor ... READ MORE
DKPL’s Open-Source Museum: Part 1
In 2022, DKPL brought back 8 Countries in 1 Day, an annual event that celebrates different regions of the world and their cultures. The Tech Desk & Studio Department celebrated Ancient Greece and used the library’s ... READ MORE
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