Every August, thousands of people fill downtown DeKalb for a beloved tradition: Corn Fest! With free sweet corn, live music, local vendors, carnival rides, and community spirit, the festival has become a highlight of the summer....
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News, Adults, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen Aug 25, 2025
Are you ready to travel the world from the comfort of your own library? Save the date for takeoff at our annual “8 Countries in 1 Day” event when we take you on a journey around the globe, on Saturday, September 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m....
Family Fun, Adults, Kids, News, Personal Enrichment, Teen May 29, 2025
The DeKalb Public Library is pleased to announce that we will hold our tenth “8 Countries in 1 Day” celebration on Saturday, September 13, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. In 2024, we hosted performances by NIU's Ballet Folklórico Aztlán, the...
News, Adults, Art and Crafts, Family Fun, Kids, Personal Enrichment, Teen May 1, 2023
The DeKalb Public Library is pleased to announce that we will hold our eighth “8 Countries in 1 Day” on Saturday, September 16, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Last year we saw our largest attendance with over 300 people joining us to celebrate this...
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