Whether you're a avid reader, someone who stalks the new CD shelf, or an audiobook addict, you know that DKPL's collection is stocked to the brim with the freshest possible media! At DeKalb Public Library, our staff strives to stay on top of new...
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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...
News, Action with Intention, Adults, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen Dec 12, 2025
Our main lobby display case for December has been set up by Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County! Habitat for Humanity has been providing affordable housing here in DeKalb since 1996, with their newest project 'Sweat, Smiles, and Sawdust'...
Adults, Personal Enrichment Dec 5, 2025
Creating a New Year’s resolution is never a simple task. Thinking about how we can improve as people is often not as simple as “stop eating chocolate” or “don’t let the laundry pile up on the chair,” but can require deep, thoughtful introspection....
News, Adults, Crafts & Hobbies, Family Fun, Kids, Makers, Personal Enrichment, Teen Nov 25, 2025
DeKalb Public Library begins 2026 with the goal of expanding your access to media and materials, amplifying your creative skills, and bringing you new and exciting performances and events celebrating the history of our country. As we commemorate...
News, Action with Intention, Adults, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen Nov 12, 2025
Our display case for this month has been set up by the DeKalb Area Women’s Center! The DeKalb Area Women’s Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the DeKalb, IL area. They are a nonprofit, all-volunteer community center that...
Uncategorized, Adults, Personal Enrichment Nov 11, 2025
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, you might notice your mood dipping a bit. The “winter blues” are real, and many people feel less energetic and joyful during the colder months. Fortunately, your library is here to help! We have...
Adults, Making and Crafting Oct 29, 2025
Fall is in full swing, and it's the perfect time of year to get cozy with a great book and an (arguably) even greater beverage! We've curated a list of cocktail and mocktail recipes from the DeKalb Public Library's collection (find the books in the...
Personal Enrichment, Crafts & Hobbies, Makers Sep 9, 2025
It has been 6 months of running Tabletop Paint and Play programs, and we would like to go over some of the highlights of our past programs as they match our larger goal at the Dekalb Library, to enrich, inform, entertain, and inspire.A game of...
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