Did you know that DeKalb Public Library can help you grow more than just your mind? Through the spring and summer, you can visit the adult services department of the library and "check out" packets of seeds for free at our seed library! A seed...
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Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Mar 10, 2026
Agatha Christie was an English author known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short-story collections. Known as the "Queen of Crime," Agatha Christie remains the best-selling fiction author of all time, with over two billion books sold. Though she...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Uncategorized Mar 2, 2026
Names like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson frequently come up when we discuss the American Revolution, but in 2026, the year of America's semisesquintennial (250th anniversary), we have a unique opportunity to reflect on heroes who are...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Feb 19, 2026
Every February, communities across the United States celebrate Black History month: a time dedicated to honoring the achievements, contributions, and legacy of African Americans. At the library, this month is an invitation to explore powerful...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling, Uncategorized Feb 3, 2026
We’ve made it through another harsh Midwest January, and even though it's still rather chilly outside, we’re warming hearts here at DKPL! Romance novels are flying off the shelves, and our librarians have planned picture-perfect programs to help...
Adults Jan 14, 2026
Long before folks used it to create cringe-worthy photos of themselves for attention on social media, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) took a different form: on the pages of science fiction books. Early conceptions of A.I. were not happy web...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Dec 22, 2025
Every January, something very special happens in the literary world: a new group of books slips quietly into the public domain. In 2026, works published in 1930 will officially be free for everyone to read, share, adapt, and remix with no...
Adults, Personal Enrichment Nov 24, 2025
Did you know that the library has a puzzle exchange available to everyone? You don't even need a library card! The puzzles are located on the east side of the Adult Services Department. Can't find them? Ask anyone at the reference desk. Each puzzle...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Oct 24, 2025
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 was...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Jun 24, 2025
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 you...
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