April 2021
Virtual Coffee Talk
Do you miss socializing with other people outside of your work or family? Maybe miss simply talking to other adults? Take a break from the current circumstances of life and join others over Zoom for coffee, chit chat and more. We can discuss current world events, pop culture, the new recipe you tried out, or anything that floats your boat. Just grab your favorite beverage (doesn’t have to be coffee) and log into the Zoom. This is a free event…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Paw Print Wreath
Join us as we create this furry paw print wreath! You can include pictures of your furry friends in each paw pad or simply hang up your wreath on a doorframe or wall. This program is completely free and any materials needed for this program will be provided by the library. Shortly after you register for this program your program coordinator should be in contact with you to discuss further details. Please register for this event. Once you register you…
Find out more »Sycamore Public Library Presents: Tai-Chi Live Zoom with Erica Bough of Breathe Life Tai Chi
Learn and practice Tai-Chi live with Erica Bough, founder of Breathe Life Tai-Chi! Click here to register for an upcoming session. Want to step into this session with some Tai-Chi under your belt? Sign up to learn the Sun 73 Series with Erica through our monthly video series. Remember to stay safe. Breathe Life Tai Chi and Sycamore Public Library are not liable for any injuries or damages occurring from the usage of these programs. Always consult with your doctor…
Find out more »Virtual Crime Fiction Book Club
This month we will virtually be discussing The Cabinets of Barnaby Mayne by Elsa Hart. London, 1703. In a time when the old approaches to science coexist with the new, one elite community attempts to understand the world by collecting its wonders. Sir Barnaby Mayne, the most formidable of these collectors, has devoted his life to filling his cabinets. While the curious-minded vie for invitations to study the rare stones, bones, books, and artifacts he has amassed, some visitors come with…
Find out more »Virtual Bookworm Barbs Book Club
King is a dog who loves treats. So when some dog treats go missing, Kayla (his human) thinks King has eaten them. But he hasn't! Can they solve the case of the missing dog treats? King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats is the book we're reading this month in the Bookworm Barbs Book Club. Bookworm Barbs is our book club for students in Kindergarten through second grade. We read short chapter books. Older first- and…
Find out more »Virtual BARB Book Club
Miles is an amazing prankster. When he has to move to Yawnee Valley, he figures he'll just be the best prankster there, too. There's just one problem: Yawnee Valley already has a prankster. Let the pranking war begin! Join other 3rd-5th grade students and read about Miles's epic prank war! In our BARB (Books Are Really Brilliant) book club, not only do we read a book, but we have a Zoom meeting with a snack and a game, too! A…
Find out more »Virtual Bedtime Stories at Home
Join us virtually to enjoy a bedtime story or two (or three!) with Miss Jen. Anyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the Facebook group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group Monday night to watch the story time. Once you have been added to the group, you will also be…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Mr. John for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Virtual Download eBooks & Audio Books From Your Library
Did you know you can download free eBooks and audiobooks using your library card? Join us for a program that is designed to answer your questions and help you get up and running with Hoopla, Libby eBooks and eREAD Illinois. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. Join the Zoom meeting…
Find out more »Virtual Spine Crackers Book Club
Join the Spine Crackers book club for readers in 5th-7th grade! We will meet virtually via Zoom to discuss a book each month. This month’s book is Jinxed by Amy McCulloch. It is available as an eBook or eAudiobook on Hoopla. Please register below to participate in this free program. Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link and password to a Zoom meeting. The discussion will be limited to 8 participants. For more information or help with registration, please contact…
Find out more »Virtual Crime Fiction Book Club
This month we will virtually be discussing The Cabinets of Barnaby Mayne by Elsa Hart. London, 1703. In a time when the old approaches to science coexist with the new, one elite community attempts to understand the world by collecting its wonders. Sir Barnaby Mayne, the most formidable of these collectors, has devoted his life to filling his cabinets. While the curious-minded vie for invitations to study the rare stones, bones, books, and artifacts he has amassed, some visitors come with…
Find out more »Johnsburg Public Library Presents: Virtual Cooking with Chef Maddox
This month we will celebrate Mother's Day brunch with chefs Michael and Susan Maddox. We will be making lemon and berry strata! Email Heather at hstewart@johnsburglibrary.org for the Zoom link. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Sycamore Library Presents Virtual Gentle Reads: Wax Poetic, Poetry by Candlelight
Celebrate National Poetry Month (April) with a virtual poetry reading hosted by Sycamore Public Library! Read a favorite poem, your own piece, or simply attend and listen. We invite Teens and Adults ages 12+ to a Gentle Reads Zoom poetry hour from 7:00-8:00pm CST. This hour will include up to 10 people with 5 minutes each to read and answer any questions about their poem. The Gentle Reads hour will not have any mature themes or topics, and readers will…
Find out more »Sycamore Library Presents Virtual Mature Reads: Wax Poetic, Poetry by Candlelight
Celebrate National Poetry Month (April) with a virtual poetry reading hosted by Sycamore Public Library! Read a favorite poem, your own piece, or simply attend and listen. We invite Teens and Adults ages 16+ to a Mature Reads Zoom poetry hour from 8:00-9:00pm CST. This hour will include up to 10 people with 5 minutes each to read and answer any questions about their poem. If you plan to read, choose the reader option at registration and we will set…
Find out more »Virtual Princess Story Time: Belle
DeKalb Public Library presents “Princess Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event.” This week, we are pleased to welcome Belle! Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group on Wednesday morning to watch the program. Attendees are automatically entered to win a 10-minute…
Find out more »Virtual Basics in Audio Recording – Audacity
Looking to start your podcast? Maybe you want to learn how to make beats? Perhaps you’re just curious about sound recording in general? In this class, we’ll be learning about the Digital Audio Workstation(DAW) Audacity. We’ll cover the basics of creating and editing. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. Join…
Find out more »Virtual Middle School Teens Advisory Group
Do you want to be in charge for a change? Participate in Middle School Teens Advisory Group where you get to be the boss of all things TEEN by telling our Teen Librarian which books, games, programs, and services you want. Save yourself a spot by registering for the program and being present at or before 4:00 p.m. when the meeting starts. Expectations: Show your commitment by arriving on time Make your mark by contributing to the conversation Give each…
Find out more »Virtual Le Baratin: French Conversation
Dr. Greg Ross, former coordinator of The Foreign Language Residence Program at Northern Illinois University would like to cordially invite you to virtual Le Baratin. Speak French with members of the surrounding francophone community and pour yourself a glass of wine! Anyone who speaks French is welcomed. A Bientôt! This free program is intended for adults. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number…
Find out more »Virtual Consumer Basics: What You Need to Know!
Join us for a panel of experts sharing financial tips and tools. Learn how to plan for better choices to reach your goals and protect your dreams. Following the 60-minute session, there will be a 15-minute Q & A for panelists based on chat questions received from the audience. Panelists will cover: Insurance 101 Banking/Saving 101 Dreams and Life Coaching Financial Hot Topics Workshop Help The DeKalb Workforce Development Office (DWDO) will be speaking on overcoming the changes and challenges…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Ms. Laura for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Facebook Live Craft: 3D Paper Tree
Join us live on Facebook for some virtual crafting fun. This week, we'll show you how to make a 3D paper tree! Materials needed: White card stock Colored card stock or construction paper Blue paint (watercolor would be easiest) Brown paint or brown marker Paintbrush Pencil Glue Before starting the craft, please make sure you have permission to make a mess. You can craft with us after requesting to join DKPL’s Crafty Corner Facebook group. The program will be recorded and…
Find out more »Virtual Game Night: Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
Do you remember the show Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Do you think you could stand up to others and answer questions from multiple subjects correctly? Could you win the (fake) million dollars? Well, come test your brains with us on Zoom for a virtual version of the game show. This is a free event for adults. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting,…
Find out more »Johnsburg Public Library Presents: Virtual Page Turners Book Club
This month we will be reading Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield. On a dark midwinter’s night in an ancient inn on the river Thames, an extraordinary event takes place. The regulars are telling stories to while away the dark hours, when the door bursts open on a grievously wounded stranger. In his arms is the lifeless body of a small child. Hours later, the girl stirs, takes a breath and returns to life. Is it a miracle? Is…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Preparing to Sell Real Estate
Thinking about selling your home this this spring? Come chat with the professionals to learn tips and tricks of staging, marketing and the process of listing your home to sell. This event is presented by Tiffany Dallas, Realtor, at Century 21 Affiliated in DeKalb. This program is intended for adults. It is entirely free and is held as part of Smart Money Initiative DeKalb County. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a…
Find out more »Virtual Medicare 101
Medicare 101 is now being hosted virtually! There are more Medicare insurance options available than ever before. Finding the right plan requires careful consideration, and we know, an educated consumer will make the right choice. We are here to educate you on your Medicare insurance options. Licensed Sales Representative Carol Cherry discusses the different parts of Medicare. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone…
Find out more »Virtual Bedtime Stories at Home
Join us virtually to enjoy a bedtime story or two (or three!) with Miss Jen. Anyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the Facebook group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group Monday night to watch the story time. Once you have been added to the group, you will also be…
Find out more »Virtual Medicare 101
Medicare 101 is now being hosted virtually! There are more Medicare insurance options available than ever before. Finding the right plan requires careful consideration, and we know, an educated consumer will make the right choice. We are here to educate you on your Medicare insurance options. Licensed Sales Representative Carol Cherry discusses the different parts of Medicare. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Handcrafted Wooden Beaded Wreath – CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Mr. John for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Virtual Homeschool Happenings: Air Science
Join us on Facebook as we explore the science of air! Learn about air through a series of fun experiments that we’ll do together virtually. This event is intended for children ages 5-10. If you wish to perform the experiments along with us, make sure to pick up a kit containing the necessary materials at the Children's Reference Desk in the library, beginning April 20. Click here to watch the virtual program at 10:00 a.m. on April 27. No registration…
Find out more »Virtual Cyber Navigator
Need help with your phone, tablet or computer? We can help you create an email, use the internet, sign up for our library apps, and more. Please note that the Cyber Navigator can not help with issues involving sensitive personal data or device repair. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting.…
Find out more »Virtual Excel Tips & Tricks
Sometimes you just need someone to show you the steps or some tips and tricks. In this class, we will teach you some Excel tips and tricks to help you be a little more proficient when using Excel. Whether you are a beginner user or a familiar user, this class is for you. This will primarily be a show and tell class where the instructor shows the audience some basics tips and tricks for Excel on the screen. Please register…
Find out more »Virtual Trivia Night: The Nanny
Calling all The Nanny lovers and trivia lovers! Think you know anything and everything about the show? Come test your knowledge at our trivia night via Zoom. All you’ll need is access to a web browser for Kahoot! Trivia Night is a free event for adults, simply register on the website to receive the link. It is recommended to not use the same device for Kahoot as you do Zoom if you do not have multi screen capabilities. Please register…
Find out more »Virtual Superhero Story Time: Supergirl
DeKalb Public Library presents “Superhero Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event.” This week, we are pleased to welcome Supergirl! Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group on Wednesday morning to watch the program. Attendees are automatically entered to win a 10-minute…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Simplify Your Spending and Saving Strategies
This presentation will help you bring balance to your budget. You will learn about setting personal financial goals, balancing saving, spending and borrowing to help achieve your goals, strategies for controlling debt and improving credit scores, and practical savings options for now through retirement. This workshop is hosted by Heather Hilleshiem of Edward Jones. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Ms. Laura for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Virtual Local Jobs and Hiring Resources Workshop
Are you interested in local job opportunities? Are you tired of submitting too many online job applications? Come learn about new local free resources that connect jobseekers with employers in the DeKalb area. Participants will learn about new ways to reach local employers with job openings and how to make themselves easily available to local businesses. This workshop is free and intended for teens and adults. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email…
Find out more »Sycamore Library Presents Virtual Event: Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry
Celebrate National Poetry Month by joining Dr. Catalina Maria Johnson for her lecture on Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry! Latin hip hop artists are advancing the poetic traditions of their countries in unique ways. Ana Tijoux from Chile was raised on protest songs and Pablo Neruda; Residente from Calle 13, Puerto Rico spits out rhymes as carefully crafted as any poet’s; Niña Dioz from Mexico reads dictionaries to find the precise words to fit her ideas and rhymes;…
Find out more »Virtual DIY Beehives
Join us as we design this adorable nautical robe beehive just in time for Spring. All materials sourced from local craft store and free for this program. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. Join the Zoom meeting 5 minutes prior to the program, especially if you haven’t used Zoom before.…
Find out more »May 2021
Virtual Cooking Program: Brunches and Breads
Have you tried bread baking or wanted to? Learn some favorite vintage trends and techniques for making breads and other brunch favorites in this humorous, nostalgic presentation with cookbook collector Amy Alessio. Recipes are included! Amy Alessio is an award-winning librarian with a black belt in karate. Her latest reference book is the co-authored of 50+ Programs for Adults, Teens, Tweens (American Library Association, 2019). Her fiction includes the Amazon bestselling Alana O'Neill mysteries with vintage recipes, and romance under…
Find out more »Virtual Bedtime Stories at Home
Join us virtually to enjoy a bedtime story or two (or three!) with Miss Jen. Anyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the Facebook group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group Monday night to watch the story time. Once you have been added to the group, you will also be…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Handcrafted Wooded Rounds
Wooded Rounds are fun crafts and are enjoyable house décor. Join us for Makers Monday as we create Handcrafted Wooded Rounds. Patron pick up needs are wooded round, paint, bow, and stencil. Please register for this event. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. Join the Zoom meeting 5 minutes prior…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Mr. John for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Virtual Cyber Navigator
Need help with your phone, tablet or computer? We can help you create an email, use the internet, sign up for our library apps, and more. Please note that the Cyber Navigator can not help with issues involving sensitive personal data or device repair. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting.…
Find out more »Virtual Anime-Manga Club for Teens
Anime Club returns! Join us to discuss anime and manga, play some games, and of course, watch anime! Teens and tweens are invited to join the Anime/Manga Club for veteran otaku or newbie weaboos! Most anime is appropriate for teenagers age 13 and above. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with the Discord link. This program is intended for teens. For additional information or questions about registration, please contact Colleen at cowzroc@gmail.com or (815) 505-8569.
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Introduction to Excel
Microsoft Excel is the business standard for spreadsheet programs and just plain useful to know. We’ll cover what a spreadsheet is, some things it can do, and how to do some basic functions and equations. This will primarily be a show and tell class where the instructor shows the audience some basics on the screen. Please register for this event. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom…
Find out more »Virtual Princess Story Time: Anna
DeKalb Public Library presents “Princess Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event.” This week, we are pleased to welcome Anna! Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group on Wednesday morning to watch the program. Attendees are automatically entered to win a 10-minute…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Basics in Audacity
Looking to start your podcast? Maybe you want to learn how to make beats? Perhaps you’re just curious about sound recording in general? In this class, we’ll be learning about the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Audacity. We’ll cover the basics of creating and editing. This class is completely free. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and…
Find out more »Virtual Volunteens Advisory Group
After hearing a ten-minute update from the Teen Librarian, the rest of the meeting is yours to discuss what you want from your library. How has your experience of the library been so far and how could it be better? Which fandom crazes could make fun events for teens? Are there “must have” books, movies, games, and series that should be added to the collection? Is there a current event or issue which teens may want to learn more about?…
Find out more »Virtual Le Baratin: French Conversation
Dr. Greg Ross, former coordinator of The Foreign Language Residence Program at Northern Illinois University would like to cordially invite you to virtual Le Baratin. Speak French with members of the surrounding francophone community and pour yourself a glass of wine! Anyone who speaks French is welcomed. A Bientôt! This free program is intended for adults. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Ms. Laura for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Facebook Live Craft: Black Glue Rose
Join us live on Facebook for some virtual crafting fun. This week, we’ll show you how to make a pretty rose watercolor painting for Mother's Day! Materials needed: Watercolor paper (or white card stock) Watercolors Black acrylic paint White glue Paintbrush Paper towels Template Before starting the craft, please make sure you have permission to make a mess. You can craft with us after requesting to join DKPL’s Crafty Corner Facebook group. The program will be recorded and saved for those…
Find out more »Virtual Musical Mornings
Music stimulates the senses and engages us on many levels. Join music therapist Angie Carter for a special morning of musical developmental activities. Click here to participate in this virtual program live on select Friday mornings. Past programs are also available for anyone to view on this Facebook page. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library. For more information or help with registration, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Find out more »Virtual Family Fun Science: Light-up Cards
Want to learn about circuits AND make a beautiful card? Pick up a May Family Fun Science kit and join in the fun! The kit will contain the supplies you need to make a card that lights up. You'll learn about how electricity travels in a circuit, and you can build your own circuit using the provided copper tape, coin cell battery, and LED. You can give your completed card to a mom on Mother’s Day, but it will also…
Find out more »NIU Teen STEM Café: Machines That Learn-Understanding Robotics, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence
What are the differences between artificial intelligence and machine learning? What are the benefits of artificial intelligence, and what are the potential dangers and pitfalls? Join us at the next Teen STEM Café to learn about the wonders of artificial intelligence – and how we can survive it. Hear from three NIU experts on artificial intelligence and robotics. Learn about unique research that is going on right here in northern Illinois. Engage in an interactive activity online to test a…
Find out more »Virtual Bedtime Stories at Home
Join us virtually to enjoy a bedtime story or two (or three!) with Miss Jen. Anyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the Facebook group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group Monday night to watch the story time. Once you have been added to the group, you will also be…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Handcrafted Beaded Vase
Looking for a fun and sophisticated craft. Come join us for makers Monday for a handcrafted beaded vase. Pickup materials are vase, beads, flowers, foam, and moss. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. Join the Zoom meeting 5 minutes prior to the program, especially if you haven’t used Zoom before.…
Find out more »Virtual General Book Club
The Virtual General Book Club will meet via Zoom to discuss the classic novel The Warden by Anthony Trollope. Septimus Harding is a simple clergyman whose life is turned upside down when he is accused of graft and corruption by so-called social reformers. One of the reformers, the young physician John Bold, turns his reforming zeal to exposing what he considers to be an abuse of privilege, despite being in love with Mr. Harding's daughter Eleanor. Will Harding’s reputation be…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Mr. John for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Download eBooks & Audio Books From Your Library
Did you know you can download free eBooks and audiobooks using your library card? Join us for a program that is designed to answer your questions and help you get up and running with Hoopla, Libby eBooks and eREAD Illinois. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. Join the Zoom meeting…
Find out more »Virtual Spine Crackers Book Club
Join the Spine Crackers Book Club for 5th through 7th graders, to discuss a book each month. You can check out a copy of the book via the Hoopla app. We will meet virtually via Zoom to discuss the book. Registration is required, the discussion will be limited to 8 participants. Contact Jen for more details at: jenniferm@dkpl.org May 11 book will be The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Find out more »Virtual Off the Beaten Path Book Club
This month we will virtually be discussing The Constant Rabbit by Jasper Fforde. England, 2022. There are 1.2 million human-size rabbits living in the UK. They wear clothes and can walk, talk and drive cars, the result of an inexplicable spontaneous anthropomorphizing Event fifty-five years earlier. A family of rabbits is about to move into Much Hemlock, a cozy little village in Middle England where life revolves around summer fetes, jam making, gossipy corner stores, and the oh-so-important Spick &…
Find out more »Virtual Mindful Readers
De-stress and unwind with a 30-minute guided meditation session with Mindfully Carly, followed by an informal discussion of your latest reads (good or bad). Intended for adults and teens. Click here for more information. even Email Heather at hstewart@johnsburglibrary.org to receive the Zoom link for this program.
Find out more »Virtual Princess Story Time: Tinker Bell
DeKalb Public Library presents “Princess Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event.” This week, we are pleased to welcome Tinker Bell! Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group on Wednesday morning to watch the program. Attendees are automatically entered to win a…
Find out more »Virtual Cartooning Workshop for Kids
Join us for Andertoons, a cartooning workshop with Mark Anderson. This month we will be drawing number bots! Learn to draw all kinds of fun robots using only numbers, Roman Numerals, and the occasional math symbol. You won't believe all the things you can draw with numbers. Click here for more information. Email Julie at jschoen@johnsburglibrary.org to receive your Zoom link.
Find out more »Virtual Library Board Meeting
This is the monthly meeting of the DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees, conducting the business of the library. Open to the public. This meeting will be held on Zoom. For additional information, please contact the library at (815) 756-9568 or reference@dkpl.org.
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Ms. Laura for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Virtual Event: Boost Your Mood
Join the McHenry Area Chamber Health & Wellness Team as they share their expertise on timely health-related topics. Positive Self Talk: Ellen Corey, M.A., NBC-HWC, Coaching by Corey Where Does Emotional Stress Manifest in the Body?: Jon Petersen, LMT, Natural Therapy Wellness Center Posture of Positivity: Mikael Johnson D.C., Core Chiropractic Mindfulness Solutions: Carla Morris, Mindfully Carly, Meditation Educator Why Sleep is Important and Techniques to Help: J J Novak, LMT, Family Tree Massage Email heather at hstewart@johnsburglibrary.org to receive…
Find out more »Virtual Trivia Night: Grey’s Anatomy
Calling all Greys Anatomy lovers and trivia lovers! Think you know anything and everything about the show? Come test your knowledge at our trivia night via Zoom. All you’ll need is access to a web browser for Kahoot! Trivia Night is a free event for adults. It is recommended to not use the same device for Kahoot as you do Zoom if you do not have multi screen capabilities. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive…
Find out more »Virtual Event: The 1918 Spanish Flu Epidemic, World War I, and Wilson
On Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 7:00-8:30 pm historian Jim Gibbons will take you on the roller coaster ride of your life: the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic, the decade of the 1910’s and World War I. The year is 1918. Thousands of U.S. troops are involved in World War I and millions will die. In the U.S., an additional war is forming. It is called “influenza and it will take between 40-100 million more lives. Gibbons will describe all the…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: 3D Among Us Crewmen
In this program participants will learn how to create a 3D printed crewman from the new hit PC and mobile game, Among Us. The program is completely free and you will need is a computer, internet connection, and a computer mouse (optional). Shortly after you register for this program your program coordinator should be in contact with you to discuss further details about the 3D printing process. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation…
Find out more »Virtual Crime Fiction Book Club
This month we will virtually be discussing Song of the Lion by Anne Hillerman. When a car bomb kills a young man in the Shiprock High School parking lot, Officer Bernadette Manuelito discovers that the intended victim was a mediator for a multi-million-dollar development planned at the Grand Canyon. But what seems like an act of ecoterrorism turns out to be something far more nefarious and complex. Piecing together the clues, Bernadette and her husband, Sergeant Jim Chee, uncover a…
Find out more »Virtual Bookworm Barbs Book Club
Juana is an ordinary girl living in Bogotá. She loves her dog, Lucas, her Mami, and drawing. She does NOT love learning “the English.” But, to her surprise, maybe there’s a special way English can pay off? Juana & Lucas is the book we're reading this month in the Bookworm Barbs Book Club. Bookworm Barbs is our book club for students in Kindergarten through second grade. We read short chapter books, usually with lots of pictures. Older first- and second-grade…
Find out more »Virtual BARB Book Club
Badger likes to be alone, thank you very much. Alone, and doing Important Rock Work. Then, Badger’s great-aunt sends him a new roommate: Skunk. Skunk plays music. Skunk cooks delicious meals that make big messes in the kitchen. Skunk is friends with many chickens. Badger is...upset, to put it mildly. See what happens to this unusual pairing in our BARB (Books Are Really Brilliant) book club. In this book club, 3rd-5th grade students read a book and talk about it,…
Find out more »Virtual Bedtime Stories at Home
Join us virtually to enjoy a bedtime story or two (or three!) with Miss Jen. Anyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the Facebook group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group Monday night to watch the story time. Once you have been added to the group, you will also be…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Mr. John for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Virtual Cyber Navigator
Need help with your phone, tablet or computer? We can help you create an email, use the internet, sign up for our library apps, and more. Please note that the Cyber Navigator can not help with issues involving sensitive personal data or device repair. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting.…
Find out more »Virtual Anime-Manga Club for Teens
Anime Club returns! Join us to discuss anime and manga, play some games, and of course, watch anime! Teens and tweens are invited to join the Anime/Manga Club for veteran otaku or newbie weaboos! Most anime is appropriate for teenagers age 13 and above. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with the Discord link. This program is intended for teens. For additional information or questions about registration, please contact Colleen at cowzroc@gmail.com or (815) 505-8569.
Find out more »Virtual Crime Fiction Book Club
This month we will virtually be discussing Song of the Lion by Anne Hillerman. When a car bomb kills a young man in the Shiprock High School parking lot, Officer Bernadette Manuelito discovers that the intended victim was a mediator for a multi-million-dollar development planned at the Grand Canyon. But what seems like an act of ecoterrorism turns out to be something far more nefarious and complex. Piecing together the clues, Bernadette and her husband, Sergeant Jim Chee, uncover a…
Find out more »Virtual Cooking Program: Taco Tuesday with Chef Maddox
This month we will be making mushroom, rajas, and corn tacos with Queso Fresco and roasted tomato salsa! This program is for all ages. Click here for more information. Email Heather at hstewart@johnsburglibrary.org to receive the Zoom link.
Find out more »Virtual Superhero Story Time: Captain Marvel
DeKalb Public Library presents “Superhero Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event.” This week, we are pleased to welcome Captain Marvel! Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group on Wednesday morning to watch the program. Attendees are automatically entered to win a…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Basics in Audacity
Looking to start your podcast? Maybe you want to learn how to make beats? Perhaps you’re just curious about sound recording in general? In this class, we’ll be learning about the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Audacity. We’ll cover the basics of creating and editing. This class is completely free. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and…
Find out more »Virtual Middle School Teens Advisory Group
Do you want to be in charge for a change? Participate in Middle School Teens Advisory Group where you get to be the boss of all things TEEN by telling our Teen Librarian which books, games, programs, and services you want. Save yourself a spot by registering for the program and being present at or before 4:00 p.m. when the meeting starts. Expectations which we will follow: Show your commitment by arriving on time Make your mark by contributing to…
Find out more »Virtual Le Baratin: French Conversation
Dr. Greg Ross, former coordinator of The Foreign Language Residence Program at Northern Illinois University would like to cordially invite you to virtual Le Baratin. Speak French with members of the surrounding francophone community and pour yourself a glass of wine! Anyone who speaks French is welcomed. A Bientôt! This free program is intended for adults. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Ms. Laura for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Facebook Live Craft: Nature Head
Join us live on Facebook for some virtual crafting fun. This week, we’ll show you how to make a cute collage using things you can find outside. The objects from nature that you use are up to you, so get as creative as you wish. Materials needed: Plant leaves, flower petals, grass, etc. Glue Template Before starting the craft, please make sure you have permission to make a mess. You can craft with us after requesting to join DKPL’s Crafty Corner…
Find out more »Virtual Event: Paint and Sip
Do you enjoy painting? (Whether good at it or not). Do you miss social connections that the pandemic has taken away? Join us for a virtual paint and sip night. Grab your painting supplies and your drink of choice, then hop on Zoom with us to chat and create a masterpiece. This is a free event for adults, simply register on the website to receive the link. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation…
Find out more »Virtual Musical Mornings
Music stimulates the senses and engages us on many levels. Join music therapist Angie Carter for a special morning of musical developmental activities. Click here to participate in this virtual program live on select Friday mornings. Past programs are also available for anyone to view on this Facebook page. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library. For more information or help with registration, please contact Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.
Find out more »Virtual Performance: Local DeKalb Artists Lil Woo and DryBoy
DeKalb local Hip Hop/Rap artists, Lil Woo and DryBoy., present a virtual performance of their unique blend of rap and melodic tunes and sit down for a Q&A. This program will contain pre-recorded content. Lil Woo brings something new and different to the music industry while being a versatile artist who can attract any audience with his ability to make music for everyone. thereallilwoo.com DryBoy has performed with artists such as G Herbo, Calboy, and Nahmar. Sample tracks from DryBoy.’s…
Find out more »Virtual Medicare 101
Medicare 101 is now being hosted virtually! There are more Medicare insurance options available than ever before. Finding the right plan requires careful consideration, and we know, an educated consumer will make the right choice. We are here to educate you on your Medicare insurance options. Licensed Sales Representative Carol Cherry discusses the different parts of Medicare. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone…
Find out more »Virtual Event: Sea Curiosities, an Exploration of Sharks, Octopuses, and Coral Reefs
With 70% of the Earth’s surface covered by oceans, the marine environment is home to a great variety of oceanic plants and animals inhabiting a diverse number of marine ecosystems. In this presentation we will explore some important ocean habitats and the animals that reside there. In addition, we will examine the role these sea creatures play within their respective marine ecosystems. Following the introduction of marine ecosystems, we will take a deep dive into the fascinating lives of sharks,…
Find out more »Virtual Bedtime Stories at Home
Join us virtually to enjoy a bedtime story or two (or three!) with Miss Jen. Anyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the Facebook group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group Monday night to watch the story time. Once you have been added to the group, you will also be…
Find out more »Virtual Medicare 101
Medicare 101 is now being hosted virtually! There are more Medicare insurance options available than ever before. Finding the right plan requires careful consideration, and we know, an educated consumer will make the right choice. We are here to educate you on your Medicare insurance options. Licensed Sales Representative Carol Cherry discusses the different parts of Medicare. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Mr. John for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
Find out more »Download eBooks & Audio Books From Your Library
Did you know you can download free eBooks and audiobooks using your library card? Join us for a program that is designed to answer your questions and help you get up and running with Hoopla, Libby eBooks and eREAD Illinois. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. Join the Zoom meeting…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: Excel Tips & Tricks
Sometimes you just need someone to show you the steps or some tips and tricks. In this class, we will teach you some Excel tips and tricks to help you be a little more proficient when using Excel. Whether you are a beginner user or a familiar user, this class is for you. This will primarily be a show and tell class where the instructor shows the audience some basics tips and tricks for Excel on the screen. Please register…
Find out more »Virtual Superhero Story Time: Hermione
DeKalb Public Library presents “Superhero Story Time: an Interactive Facebook Live Event.” This week, we are pleased to welcome Hermione! Everyone who wants to watch the program can click here to send a request to be added to the group. This can be done at any time between now and just before the event. Then, you can click the link again to go back to the group on Wednesday morning to watch the program. Attendees are automatically entered to win a 10-minute…
Find out more »Virtual Workshop: DIY Birdhouses
In the spirit of spring time join us as we design this easy and affordable birdhouse. All materials sourced from local craft store and free for this program. Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Zoom meeting, a phone number to call into the Zoom meeting, and a password to the meeting. Join the Zoom meeting 5 minutes prior to the program, especially if you haven’t used Zoom…
Find out more »Virtual Social Justice for Teens
Teens: are you looking for a safe space to discuss issues important to you? Do you love reading books? Join teen librarians Audra and Leah for our monthly virtual event where we talk about graphic novels and books that touch on important topics. This event is available on Google Meet. Topics and issues discussed will be moderated by our librarians. This is a safe and respectful space for teens to express themselves. Bullying will not be tolerated. For more information…
Find out more »Virtual Stories at Home
Join Ms. Laura for a virtual story time on Facebook Live! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, and having fun. The books we read are perfect for preschoolers, but we hope our time together can also be enjoyed by a baby or toddler and parent as well. Click here to request access to the story time Facebook group (this can be done at any time before the program starts). After you have been added to the group, you can use the same…
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