Have you ever heard a strange story about an abandoned house on the other side of town, a mysterious figure lurking in the library, or a ghost who appears on a lonely road at midnight? Perhaps a stranger has told you about a friend of a friend who...
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Adults, Health and Wellness, Personal Enrichment, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Oct 15, 2026
As spooky season creeps in and your desire to do anything but wear your favorite muumuu and doom scroll fades to black, loading up the car for a night out starts to feel like a horror story of its own. Who wants to brave the chilly weather, scrape...
Adults, News, Personal Enrichment Aug 25, 2026
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....
Adults, News, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Aug 7, 2026
When you're a child, teachers can seem almost mythical. They control when you can talk, when you can go to the bathroom, whether your work deserves to pass or fail, and even where you sit. A stern look from across the classroom could stop you in...
Adults, Crafts & Hobbies, Gardening, Personal Enrichment Jun 10, 2026
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,...
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...
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