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. If you are interested in finding out more about the expansion, click on the 'From Barbed Wire to Fully Wired' icon in the left tool bar.
DCCF Gives to the Expansion Fund
The DeKalb County Community Foundation has generously donated and pledged $40,000 to the DeKalb Public Library Expansion Fund. The library thanks DCCF for their contribution to the expansion.
From left to right: Dee Coover, Executive Director of DeKalb Public Library, Clark Neher, President of the DeKalb Public Library's Board of Trustees, Tim Suter, member of the DeKalb County Community Foundation's Board of Directors.
The 2nd Annual Writer's Yarn
The Writer's Yarn is back for a second year with new activities, authors and fun!
This year, the local author's fair will start at 11:00am until 3:00pm on Saturday, June 1st at the library. It will feature booths with authors, an Activity Nook with games, soccer demonstrations, face painting, story time and crafts, and a Reader's Theatre for some interactive sessions and workshops with our authors. There will also be a raffle with exciting prizes!
This event is free, open to everyone and will be located in the library's parking lot on the corner of 3rd and Oak Street.There will be refreshments and baked goods for purchase. Stay tuned for a complete schedule of the Activity Nook!
Authors at the Fair:
Publishing House |
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Young Adult/Adult Fiction |
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Young Adult |
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Young Adult |
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Bev Buehler |
Adult Non-Fiction |
Mystery Fiction |
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Mystery Fiction |
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Mystery Fiction |
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Dan Dillman |
Young Adult/Adult Non-Fiction |
Julie Kloster |
Christian Non-Fiction |
Donald Krehl |
Young Adult/Adult Non-Fiction |
Mystery Fiction |
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Non-Fiction |
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Children's Books |
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Science Fiction |
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Poetry |
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Non-Fiction & Children's |
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Children's Book |
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Kerry Cullen (Sosnowski) |
Children's Book |
Children's Book |
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Adutl Fiction |
Muslim Journeys
The National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association have chosen DeKalb Public Library as one of the recipients of their grant, Bridging Cultures: Muslim Journeys. The program aims to familiarize public audiences in the United States with the people, places, history, faith and cultures of Muslims in the United States and around the world.
Included in this grant are a variety of books and films on subjects ranging from religion to literature, art, and history. The books and films on display are located on the library's main floor near the fireplace. There will be a series of events coming up. Click here for a current list of events for these "Muslim Journeys".
Downloadable Digital Magazines!
The new addition to the DeKalb Public Library's digital collection is Zinio--
the world's largest newstand for full digital magazines. Digital magazines
downloaded through Zinio allow for simultaneous access and can be viewed on any
Internet-enabled device. Best of all there's no due date. Magazines downloaded
to you device will stay there until you remove them.
DeKalb Public Library card holders can start downloading a selection of magazines by first creating your own account.
For more information contact the reference desk at dkplref@dkpl.org or 815-756-9568, x220.
Nooks and Crannies Tour
Do you miss our old catalog file system? 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! Come and see why our building is on the The National Register of Historic Places.
Join us every Friday after hours beginning at 6:30pm. Enter through the Oak Street entrance.
