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What is a Fairy tale?
A Fairytale? What is that? I’m glad you asked. A fairytale is short children’s story that typically features magical beings or features like fairies or magic spells! Often, these stories come with a message that can be used for ... READ MORE
March is National Craft Month!
Grab your stickers and your glitter glue because March is National Craft Month! This month-long celebration was created to motivate people to be creative and explore all the wonderful things you can create! There are so many fun ways ... READ MORE
Happy Anniversary, DKPL!
Today marks the 93rd anniversary of the Haish Memorial Library Building! Did you know that before this beautiful building was built, the DeKalb Public Library was located underneath a roller-skating rink? Read the full story of the ... READ MORE
Be mine, Valentine!
Roses are red, violets are blue, I love reading! How about you? Valentine’s day is on February 14, when people all over the world celebrate love and friendship in a variety of ways to those around you. Here are some ways you can ... READ MORE
Author Highlight: Eve Bunting
Anne Evelyn Bunting, better known as Eve Bunting, was a Northern Irish-born American writer of more than 250 books! Her work covered a broad array of subjects and included fiction and non-fiction books for audiences of all ages. Eve ... READ MORE
It’s Groundhog Day!
What do you do when you see your shadow? Well, when Phil the groundhog sees his shadow, it means that he's predicted that there will be six more weeks of winter! But wait, who is Phil the Groundhog? Phil the Groundhog lives in ... READ MORE
Spread the Love!
Give the DeKalb Public Library a shoutout on Wednesday, February 7, during WNIJ & WNIU's Spread the Love event! In honor of Valentine's Day, WNIJ & WNIU invite their listeners to share the love by supporting your local public ... READ MORE
Second Entrance and Other Accessibility Options at DeKalb Public Library
Did you know that the DeKalb Public Library has a second entrance? This one is located on the east side of the building and has a shorter ramp than the main entrance, which makes it welcome choice for those using a walker or wheel chair. The ... READ MORE
Let’s go to LEGO club!
What do you call a group of LEGO builders? ...A block party! If building is your thing, LEGO club is the place for you! Every month we have a new theme for our club, where members can choose to follow along with the theme or ... READ MORE
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