How do you answer the call of library books? Are you stuck in the stacks, scratching your head? Trying to navigate the numbers to find your perfect book? Understanding the call numbers on books can be confusing - and frustrating - if you’re not...
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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, 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...
Adults, Reading, Writing, and Storytelling Feb 19, 2026
Every February, communities across the United States celebrate Black History month: a time dedicated to honoring the achievements, contributions, and legacy of African Americans. At the library, this month is an invitation to explore powerful...
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 Jan 14, 2026
Long before folks used it to create cringe-worthy photos of themselves for attention on social media, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) took a different form: on the pages of science fiction books. Early conceptions of A.I. were not happy web...
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....
Kids, Family Fun, Reading, STEM Nov 22, 2025
If you’re working on learning a new language, (or practicing one you already know) LOTE4Kids is for you! LOTE4Kids is an online database that provides over 8,000 books in languages other than English. Here, you can pick the language of your story,...
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