Thank you to Barb City Manor for setting up a beautiful display for September! Barb City Manor is a not-for-profit retirement home, located six blocks from downtown DeKalb, in the historic Joseph F. Glidden and Jacob F. Haish hospital. Barb...
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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...
Kids, Family Fun, Reading Dec 2, 2024
Kwanzaa is a holiday that is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st. This holiday was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga during the black power movement to honor African American people, their struggles in the U.S., their heritage, and...
Kids, Art and Crafts, Family Fun Dec 16, 2023
Guess what? Our Youth Services Department is all dressed up for the holidays! Dash through the snow this winter season, and see what book Mr. Snow and Mr. Penguin are reading on our winterful bulletin board display, or see if you can find...
Kids, Art and Crafts, Family Fun, Uncategorized Nov 26, 2023
Have you ever met one of Santa’s Elves? Well now is your chance! On December 9th, join us for some caroling, and an interactive story with our visiting elf! After the tales have been told, you can work on a craft, write your letter to Santa, AND...
Kids, Art and Crafts, Family Fun Nov 21, 2023
On the fourth Thursday of November, people in the U.S. honor the early settlers and Native Americans who came together to have a historic harvest feast; this is known as Thanksgiving! People celebrate this holiday by gathering with friends and...
Kids, Reading, Uncategorized Nov 12, 2023
Veterans day is celebrated on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. It was originally called Armistice Day, but was changed to "Veterans Day" in 1954 in order to account for all veterans. On...
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