Jacob Haish: Immigrant and Philanthropist
The story of Jacob Haish, widely known for his role in the early innovation of barbed wire, reaches far beyond this achievement. An immigrant from Germany who arrived in the […]
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Free Breakfasts for Veterans
DeKalb Moose Lodge 1231 E Lincoln Hwy.,, DeKalb, Illinois, United StatesContinuing through 2026, the DeKalb Moose Lodge will be offering all veterans a free breakfast on the third Sunday of each month.
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Regional Candy Tasting for Teens
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United StatesThere are different types of regional candies across the US. Learn about certain candies; and more importantly taste them! At the end of the tasting, you’ll have the opportunity to […]
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Rockford Peaches and the AAGPBL
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United StatesDuring the 1940s, male professional baseball players left the field to lend a hand in WW2 war efforts. To keep the game alive, Chicago Cubs’ owner Philip K. Wrigley and […]
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Hits of the Ragtime Era
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United StatesPop music comes and goes, but some songs from over 100 years ago are just as fresh in the mind as the day they were written. The Entertainer, Alexander’s Ragtime […]
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The Spirit of America through Coins & Currency
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United StatesEnjoy a presentation about how the indomitable American spirit not only survived 250 years of history, but helped shape it; as told through our money! Ben Franklin made a coin? […]
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Let “The Good Tymes” Roll: Free Showing
Sycamore State Theater 420 W State St., Sycamore, Illinois, United StatesRunning from the 1970s-1980s this annual event attracted thousands of people each year. Held in different places throughout the county, including an annual t-shirt, music, and lots of good food! […]
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Let “The Good Tymes” Roll: Free Showing
Sycamore State Theater 420 W State St., Sycamore, Illinois, United StatesRunning from the 1970s-1980s this annual event attracted thousands of people each year. Held in different places throughout the county, including an annual t-shirt, music, and lots of good food! […]
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Let “The Good Tymes” Roll: Free Showing
Sycamore State Theater 420 W State St., Sycamore, Illinois, United StatesRunning from the 1970s-1980s this annual event attracted thousands of people each year. Held in different places throughout the county, including an annual t-shirt, music, and lots of good food! […]
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DeKalb County Volunteer Fair
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, United StatesJoin the first-ever DeKalb County Volunteer Fair:Thursday, April 9, 20265:00pm – 7:00pm The best local nonprofits are gathering under one roof, so individuals looking for ways to support can find […]
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A Sound Healing Experience with the Poetry of Walt Whitman
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United StatesExperience a session of restorative Sound Healing interspersed with the transformative words of Walt Whitman. His unrivaled optimism and surprising insight into the potential of America is as relevant today as […]
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Yes, And…The History of Improv in the American Experience
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United StatesImprov didn’t just change comedy—it reflected how Americans learn to collaborate, adapt, and create. Drawing on the history uncovered in Improv Nation by Sam Wasson, this talk explores the overlooked […]
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