• Hygge ‘HOO-gah’ Happiness

    Hygge ‘HOO-gah’ Happiness
    DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

    “In Denmark, winters are especially long, yet Danish people are considered some of the happiest in the world. They embrace the dark winter months with the joyful practice of Hygge (pronounced ‘HOO-gah’) meaning coziness, candlelight, nature, and meeting with friends.” – Emma Mitchell from Making Winter: a Hygge-inspired Guide to Surviving the Winter Months. Enjoy […]

    Free
  • Meeting the Moment: Veteran Artists Creating After Conflict

    NIU – Cole Hall 100 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, Illinois, United States

    Join Giselle Futrell, Marine Corps veteran and Executive Director of the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) along with Moki Tantoco, NVAM’s Director of Programs and Exhibitions, for an exploration of how military service shapes artistic vision and creative response. From the museum’s founding members who built community and processed the Vietnam War through their work […]

    Free
  • Turkey Bowling Fundraiser for Tails Humane Society

    Fatty’s Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, IL

    More information to come- including prize announcements! Grab your friends and get ready to roll… frozen turkeys! Join Tails Humane Society for this one-of-a-kind fundraiser where you’ll bowl with turkeys instead of balls- all to help homeless pets in need. Fatty’s Pub & Grille1312 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115Sunday, November 91–3 PM How It […]

    $20 – $80
  • Romance Book Club

    Romance Book Club
    DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Prepare for swoon-worthy reads and lively conversations with fellow romance lovers! We meet each month to discuss our latest romantic read– sharing thoughts, feelings, and favorite moments along the way. From steamy westerns and eerie sci-fi love stories to sweeping historical romances, our carefully chosen selections span the full spectrum of the genre. Whether you’re […]

    Free
  • Gallery Talk on Rebuilding after Wars

    Pick Museum of Anthropology Cole Hall 114, DeKalb, Illinois, United States

    In this gallery talk, Professor Laura Heideman will share insights from her research looking at the long-term process of rebuilding communities after the end of wars, including the role nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) play in peacebuilding. Professor Heideman is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology and the Center for Nonprofit and NGO […]

    Free
  • The Art of Tattoos

    DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Ready to dive into the world of body art? Join a special program with Jamie from DeKalb Tattoo Company! Jamie will guide you through the rich history and cultural significance of tattoos, exploring different styles and the artistic process behind creating permanent art on skin. This is your chance to get an inside look at […]

    Free
  • Senior Coffee Hour

    Senior Coffee Hour
    Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, Illinois

    Have you been wanting to meet new people? Drop by the Sycamore Public Library on the first Sunday of the month for free coffee, games, and conversation.

    Free
  • Wrap and Sip

    Prairie State Winery 222 West Main St., Genoa, IL, United States

    Do you have limited time away from your kids? Are you hiding in your bedroom trying to wrap presents on your bed? Are you staying up late to wrap presents and hoping your kids don’t wake up? If so, this it the event for you! Reserve a table at the winery for gift wrapping, snacking, […]

  • Understanding Financial Statements: A Quick Guide Workshop

    Demystify your financial statements! This session provides a straightforward look at how to read and interpret your Income Statement and Balance Sheet to gain crucial insights into your business’s performance. You will learn the basic components of an Income Statement and Balance Sheet, what key figures represent, and how to spot initial trends in your […]

    Free
  • Present Wrapping Party

    DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Do you struggle to find time and space to wrap holiday presents at home? Trying to keep the magic alive for the youngsters in your life, but their curiosity makes it tricky to keep surprises secret? Join a child-free gift-wrapping space! Enjoy a hot chocolate bar and music while you prepare gifts for those you […]

    Free
  • Christmas Breads with Chef Cherise

    DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you how to make two delicious Christmas yeast breads with the same basic dough! Learn to make a Christmas Star Bread studded with pistachios and a strawberry jam swirl and Pull Apart Christmas Tree Buns with roasted red pepper and parmesan cheese. Enjoy samples of these beautiful breads and leave […]

    Free