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The Port Chicago Disaster
Following two massive explosions in 1944 in Port Chicago, California, that killed 320 American sailors and injured 390 more, the US Navy branded 50 young Black sailors as mutineers for their refusal to return to the unsafe working conditions ... READ MORE
National Teenager Day
Happy National Teenager Day! Since 2015, March 21 has been recognized as National Teenager Day (NTD). It’s a day dedicated to celebrating everything that is awesome about you and recognizing the struggles you’re facing. The library has plenty ... READ MORE
Read Across America, A Journey Through Diverse Stories
Read Across America is a national holiday celebrating books, literacy, and the importance of reading. Held annually on the school day closest to March 2, it kicks off Read Across America Week and Read Across America Month (RAAM) - both ... READ MORE
March Display Case: Stage Coach Players
Our March display case in the main lobby has been set up by the Stage Coach Players! The Stage Coach Players have been performing in DeKalb since 1947, and was founded for the purpose of fostering an appreciation of the theater, creating ... READ MORE
World of Reading 2025
Explore literary worlds at one of our biggest events of the year! On Saturday, March 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the library will be transformed into six different themed worlds with food, crafts, games, activities, and prizes. ... READ MORE
Why Do Books Get Banned?
Books have been challenged and banned for centuries, for all sorts of reasons. Some are banned because they contain explicit content, others for their political or religious themes, and some simply because they make people uncomfortable. But ... READ MORE
DeKalb Election Forum: Mayor, City Clerk, School Board, Township Supervisor
Local residents are invited to four forums for candidates vying for DeKalb offices in the spring consolidated election. The event is organized by the citizens’ group DeKalb Election Group and is provided in partnership with the library. The ... READ MORE
February Display Case: DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association
Our Lobby Display Case for February features the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, or DAAHA. DeKalb Area Agricultural Association, Inc. is a dynamic organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing with people ... READ MORE
Author Highlight: Lynne Cherry
Lynne Cherry is an American children’s author. She was born January 1, 1952, in Philadelphia. She received her B.A. from Tyler School of Art, and her M.A. in History from Yale. Lynne is an active conservationist, using her books to educate ... READ MORE
Books and Movies Set in Libraries
There’s something magical about a library. The smell of old books, the quiet hum of people reading, and the endless shelves of stories just waiting to be explored. Libraries are places of adventure, mystery, and sometimes even a little romance. ... READ MORE
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