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...
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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...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Mar 7, 2025
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 when...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Jan 29, 2025
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....
Adults, Personal Enrichment Sep 30, 2024
Can you believe it? The last days of summer are here, and it feels like it flew by in the blink of an eye. All those hot, sunny afternoons and long evenings are starting to fade, making way for cooler breezes and hints of fall. But before we get...
Kids, Family Fun Oct 22, 2023
October is National Book Month! This celebration begins on October 1st and runs until October 31st. National Book Month was created by the National Book Foundation in 2003, and they’ve continued to highlight the notable books in fiction,...
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