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Juneteenth Reading List
The DeKalb Public Library will be closed Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Explore the reading recommendations below for adults, teens, and kids to find out more about this holiday! Contact our ... READ MORE
Explore More Illinois
Did you know that your library card gives you access to free and discounted passes to many Illinios museums and attractions? Check out our website and click on Explore More Illinois to use your library card to login and find your next Illinois ... READ MORE
Summer Reading 2023
Summer Reading is about to begin at the DeKalb Public Library! The Summer Reading Challenge runs from May 30 to August 12, and all ages can participate. You can register on DeKalb Public Library's Beanstack page or print out a paper reading ... READ MORE
Progress Continues on City of DeKalb Mural
Our DeKalb Public Library Artist-in-Residence, Danielle Casali, and community volunteers are making progress on the City Hall mosaic mural! Completed sections of a leaf and sunflower are shown here. Are you interested in helping with ... READ MORE
Sponsorships Available for 8 Countries in 1 Day
The DeKalb Public Library is pleased to announce that we will hold our eighth “8 Countries in 1 Day” on Saturday, September 16, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Last year we saw our largest attendance with over 300 people joining us to celebrate ... READ MORE
Explore the District 428 Virtual Backpack!
Parents and Students in District 428, have you explored the Virtual Backpack lately? Visit https://www.dist428.org/virtual-backpack/ to find library and community events for kids, teens, and families! No login is required. You can also ... READ MORE
Friends of Library to Participate in Give DeKalb County
It's that time of year again! DeKalb County Non-profit Partnerships (DCNP) hosts their annual Give DeKalb County donation campaign, and the Friends of the DeKalb Library will once again be participating. Last year the Friends made over $5,000 ... READ MORE
DeKalb Public Library Featured in New Values Magazine
The March 2023 New Values magazine is now available! You can pick up a copy from the Community Center on the main level, in between the self-checkout stations. Be sure to check out page six, promoting the library's World of Reading event on ... READ MORE
Library Staff Witness Largest Paper Snowflake
Nearly a year ago, several DeKalb Public Library employees were lucky to be invited to act as official witnesses to Northern Illinois University students and staff creating the largest paper-cut snowflake. We just received word that NIU ... READ MORE
Library to offer use of display case to non-profits
As part of the DeKalb Public Library's function to provide access to community resources, we will begin to offer the use of a glass display case in the library’s main lobby to local non-profits! This initiative will start in ... READ MORE
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