What's Happening at the Library
Get the latest library news and information here! Find out what's new, what's coming up, and what's being improved at your public library.
A Year of Cultural Awareness at the Library
This year the library plans to host a variety of cultural activities, demonstrations and lectures about the many diverse cultures around the world (including American History!). The library is a place where all types of people meet and relax. We want to highlight this type of diversity with interactive events for the whole family. Keep checking our website because we will be continuing to add adult (A), children (C) and family (F) events throughout the year.
- Sunday, February 26th, 2pm - "From Anansi to Brer Rabbit: Trickster Folkloric Tales from Africa to the Americas" by Shanta the Storyteller* (F)
- Every Wednesday in February will feature African-American History Month Crafts (C)
- Thursday, March 15th, 7pm - Beautiful Bride: History and Origin of Bridal Henna (F)
- Thursday, March 29th, 6:30pm - Elizabeth Van Lew: Southern Lady & Yankee Spy (A)
- Saturday, April 14th, 3pm - Mexican Ballet Folklorico (F)
- Tuesday, May 8th, 7pm - Interactive Chinese Calligraphy (F)
Children's Choice Awards
Illinois students may vote for their favorite book. 
The Monarch Award is for students in K-3rd grade. The Bluestem Award is for students in 3rd-5th grade. The Rebecca Caudill Award is for students in 4th-8th.
If you have read a minimum of three books on the list, you are eligible to vote for the Bluestem and Caudill awards. If you have read a minimum of five books on the list, you are eligible to vote for the Monarch Award. (Lists of the nominated books are available at the Youth Services Desk.) You may also checkout the titles on the list. Pick up a ballot at the YS Desk and vote! Votes must be turned in by February 27th.
New OverDrive Help Site Now Available
Wondering how to return an e-book early? Not sure how to download library e-books to your tablet? The new OverDrive help site is chock full of great information! Once in the help site, type a search term in the search box, then hit enter. You should see several articles on the topic you requested. Or simply scroll through the site and click on the live links to find helpful articles and answers to frequently asked questions.
Don't forget that Jodi, our e-book librarian, is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm-9pm, and Wednesdays from 9am-1pm, to answer any questions you may have about library e-books. Feel free to bring in your device for specialized instruction. Be sure to check our calendar for upcoming walk-in E-book Help! labs. We do have Nooks and a Kindle available for checkout. For more information, call 815-756-9568 Ext. 220, or e-mail dkplref@dkpl.org.
Tours Available
Do you miss our old catalog file system? We can schedule a one-on-one mini-tour of our computerized catalog. Did you ever feel like you haven't experienced our services to the max? Demonstrations are available to show you or your group all of the fantastic databases our library has to offer. Have you ever wanted to explore the beautiful Art Deco building to its fullest? We offer tours to individuals, groups, and organizations! Just call 815-756-9568 Ext. 260 or email edithc@dkpl.org to make a reservation. Come and see why our building is on the The National Register of Historic Places.
