Last week, one of my best friends (and most trusted reading advisors) posted the book Yesteryear on their Instagram story with the caption "5/5 MUST READ!" When I placed a hold on the book on our NEW PrairieCat Mobile App, I noticed that I was...
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Adults, Personal Enrichment Apr 16, 2026
It's okay to admit it: when you think of a librarian, you think of an older woman in a cardigan, a bun, and glasses with one of those long beaded strings connecting the arms. Here at DeKalb Public Library, we are lucky to have all kinds of library...
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, 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 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....
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...
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