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A Library Romance
August is Romance Awareness Month and we're here to put the spark back into your library visits! The library has a large romance collection. There's something for everyone. Looking for a historical romance set in Regency ... READ MORE
Garden Glow-Up
The next time you stop by the library, save a few minutes to enjoy the Haish Courtyard garden, which is looking happy and refreshed after the hard work of Sweet Life Garden Group! Sweet Life Garden Group's volunteers moved through the ... READ MORE
Teen Summer Reads
Even though there’s only three weeks of summer left, that’s still plenty of time to register for summer reading and win great prizes! Are you stuck on what to read next? Here’s a few books set during summer that could be your next summer ... READ MORE
What’s the Scoop? July is National Ice Cream Month
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! That’s right: the essential summer treat has an entire month dedicated to it! July is National Ice Cream Month - and July 20th is National Ice Cream Day. July has been National Ice Cream ... READ MORE
Keeping Your Brain Healthy
It's too hot to work out your body (at least it is outside), so why not focus on your brain? Brain health is vital to prevent and improve memory problems, as well as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In Keep Sharp: Build a Better ... READ MORE
July 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 2025, 53 CASA ... READ MORE
Author Highlight: Tui T. Sutherland
Here there be dragons…and…Tui birds? Well, not quite. Tui T. Sutherland, an American children’s author of more than 50 books, is named after the New Zealand Tui bird. Tui T. Sutherland is the author of the nationally and internationally ... READ MORE
New Teen Books to Celebrate Pride
Pride month may be over, but we have plenty of new Teen books featuring LGBTQ+ characters from plenty of different genres for you to enjoy year round! Whether you’re into the paranormal (werewolves, evil spirits), or the more normal (high ... READ MORE
The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit is Now Open!
The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit is now open! Visit our main lobby and explore the full display, featuring interactive digital kiosks, display panels, compelling storytelling, and unique artifacts connecting audiences with ... READ MORE
One Library: Millions of Books!
Did you know that the DeKalb Public Library is part of a consortium of over 1200 libraries in Northern Illinois? Your card gives you access to all of these libraries. Not only can you request items from these libraries to be sent to you, but ... READ MORE
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