A successful garden doesn't have to begin with an expensive trip to the garden center, and it doesn't have to end when you pick your last tomato! At DeKalb Public Library, we're helping gardeners make the most of every stage of the growing season,...
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Teen, Universe of Discourse Jun 8, 2026
This summer is full of soccer! For the first time in decades, the FIFA Men’s World Cup will be hosted by the US (co-hosted by Canada and Mexico). It will be the 32nd men’s World Cup and the largest one ever featuring 48 national teams playing a...
Adults, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Jun 1, 2026
Happy Pride Month, DeKalb! Every June, communities around the world come together to celebrate Pride: honoring the history, achievements, diverse identities, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. Here at DeKalb Public Library, Pride is an...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling May 30, 2026
Walking into DeKalb Public Library, you immediately understand why modern libraries are known as community hubs. The lobby hums with activity: the beep of scanners, the chime of elevator doors, and conversations blending in multiple languages. It...
Adults, Personal Enrichment May 6, 2026
When you hear the acronym 'MSG', what adjectives come to mind? Salty? Savory? Or do other, more sinister ideas creep in? Words like 'unhealthy', or even 'dangerous'? The history of this flavor enhancer is filled with politics, panic, and poor...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Apr 28, 2026
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...
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...
News Apr 3, 2026
Our Main Lobby display case for April is full of useful information from our local Health Department, including seasonal advisories, nutrition information, and details about upcoming events. On Tuesday, April 17, the Health Department will...
Adults, Making and Crafting, Personal Enrichment Mar 17, 2026
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...
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...
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