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“Fall-ing” for the Library
The cold weather is here! Even though the first day of autumn was a month ago, it finally feels like the season has changed. Bring on the sweaters, cozy blankets, and apple cider! The history of the word "fall" goes back to the 1500s when it ... READ MORE
Where Do Jack-o-lanterns Come From?
Halloween is right around the corner, and pumpkins and Jack-o-lanterns are cropping up everywhere! Today, carving pumpkins and creating a Jack-o-lantern for decoration is a traditional Halloween activity. So how did these gorgeous gourds ... READ MORE
October Display Case: Epilepsy Advocacy Network
Our Main Lobby Display Case for October has been set up by Epilepsy Advocacy Network! Epilepsy Advocacy Network works to optimize the life of individuals with epilepsy and seizure disorders by promoting community education and awareness, ... READ MORE
PrairieCat Libraries New Mobile App
The new PrairieCat Libraries Mobile app is now live in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store! Connect with your library right from your device - search the catalog, manage your account, place holds, renew materials, access digital ... READ MORE
A Halloween Edition of DeKalb Has Talent
Are you (or a younger family member) in 3-8 grade and love to perform? Do you have a hidden talent that you’re ready to share? Do you want a chance to win prizes? Get ready to show off, because Dekalb Public Library is hosting our third annual ... READ MORE
Day of the Dead Celebration
We are thrilled to announce that we'll be hosting DeKalb Day of the Dead's third annual Celebration of Life on November 1! Walk with us in our Welcoming Procession as we honor those who have passed. We will meet at El Jimador to begin ... READ MORE
Author Highlight: R.L. Stine
Reader beware, for this month's author highlight…you’re in for a scare. Robert Lawrence Stine - better known as R.L. Stine, an American kids’ and teens’ horror author. Today, R.L. Stine is best-known for his iconic series, Goosebumps, ... READ MORE
What Can You Do WithOUT a Library Card?
In honor of National Library Card Sign-Up Month, this post is all about what you can do...without a library card! Don't get us wrong! If we could, every one of us here at the library would all carry spare library cards in our pockets to ... READ MORE
Teen Choice Book Awards
Are you wondering what the “Teen Choice Award Nominees” display in the Teen Lounge near 309 Creative is all about? It celebrates the finalists for the Lincoln Award. Each year, Lincoln Award finalists are chosen by librarians across the ... READ MORE
Memoirs to Celebrate National Dear Diary Day
Did you know September 22 is National Dear Diary Day? Autobiographies and memoirs are more than just diaries or journals, but a lot of them started that way. Just outside the sound studio, we have plenty of non-fiction books for ... READ MORE
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