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Sterling Women: Female Silversmiths in the 17th Century
Sterling Women: Female Silversmiths in the 17th Century
Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the surprising role women played as silversmiths during the 17th century in both England and America. Local personal property appraiser Carolyn Law will trace this long and remarkable history of women in silver, from entrepreneurs to artists, and cover the basics of defining and identifying sterling silver, coin […]
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Opening Reception for Local Visions II and Americans in Burma: The Art of Collecting
Opening Reception for Local Visions II and Americans in Burma: The Art of Collecting
Join us from 5 to 7 p.m. in the NIU Art Museum galleries for the opening reception of Local Visions II and Americans in Burma: The Art of Collecting. Informal gallery talks with curators Peter Olson, Michael Bennett and "Americans in Burma" curator Catherine Raymond at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.
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Stuffed Animal Storytime/Sleepover
Stuffed Animal Storytime/Sleepover
Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend and enjoy some stories together, then leave them at the library overnight for a sleepover with other stuffies. What will they get up to? All stuffed animal friends can be picked up at the library on Saturday, April 1 between 9:30 am – Noon.
Digital Painting for Beginners
Digital Painting for Beginners
Try out painting digitally with a drawing tablet and learn the basics of the free art program Krita! No experience is necessary, we will go over how to use a drawing tablet as well as how to navigate in the art program Krita.This program is first come, first served as space is limited. It is […]
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Annual Egg Hunt
Annual Egg Hunt
Hop on over to Hopkins Park for the Annual Egg Hunt! Hunt begins at 11:00 am Sharp!FREE (Ages 2 – 10)
Plant a Tree with DeKalb 4-H
Plant a Tree with DeKalb 4-H
Do you want to help reverse the dwindling numbers of the trees in Illinois? Join DeKalb 4-H by planting 25 oak trees in DeKalb county. We will also do fun hands-on activities about trees and go for a hike. This is a free event, and we ask that you let us know you are coming […]
Easter Egg Hunt at Blumen Gardens
Easter Egg Hunt at Blumen Gardens
Blumen Gardens is hosting out first annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 1st. The hunt will begin promptly at 11am. Recommended ages 0-10. This is a free event! All you need is to bring your own basket!
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Studio A Cafe
Studio A Cafe
Enjoy lunchtime performances from local musicians every first Tuesday at our DeKalb studios. Refreshments will be provided. We can't wait to see you there!Our first Studio A Cafe will kick off in April with The Lone Canary, a Folk/Americana duo comprised of Rockford, IL musicians Jesse Fox and Heather Camacho. They have an acoustic, rootsy […]
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Tween Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Tween Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Spring is nature’s way of saying ‘let’s party!’ Come out to play in the dark. Bring your flashlight to search for eggs, candy, and prizes. Inside there will be music, games, and activities including the Live R/C Freestyle Racing Challenge. Pizza and Pop are included.
Genoa Flashlight Egg Hunt
Genoa Flashlight Egg Hunt
The great hunt is on! Get your friends and join the quest for hundreds of eggs filled with candy and prizes. Don’t miss out on the fun-bring your friends and get your hunt on! Pre-registration is required. Chamberlain Park Shelter #1, next to sand volleyball court. Hunt begins at 8:00 pm SHARP! Please bring a […]
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Genoa Easter Egg Hunt
Genoa Easter Egg Hunt
Kids grab your basket and fill it with eggs and maybe a special prize. Children will be separated by age groups for more fun. You will also get to see that special Easter Bunny too. The egg hunt will start promptly at designated times and will go fast, so don’t be late.
After-hours Concert: NIU Steelband
After-hours Concert: NIU Steelband
Join us in the library’s main lobby for an after-hours concert performed by the Northern Illinois University’s renowned Steelband. The concert will be an eclectic program of musical styles highlighting the versatility and profundity the steelpan. The NIU Steelband is dedicated to demonstrating the versatility and profundity of the steelpan, the national instrument of Trinidad […]
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NIU STEM Café: Why an Acre Matters: How Digital Technology is Transforming Agriculture
NIU STEM Café: Why an Acre Matters: How Digital Technology is Transforming Agriculture
John Deere was founded in 1837 with the invention of the steel plow, which revolutionized agriculture. Now the agricultural revolution has gone digital, with technologies such as GPS, yield monitors and cloud-based data management reshaping the way farmers work. As the global population increases, farmers need to produce more crops with fewer resources – and […]
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Glidden Gardens Spring Clean-Up Day
Glidden Gardens Spring Clean-Up Day
Come play in the dirt with us! Volunteers are needed to help with spring clean-up of the Glidden Homestead gardens and grounds: trash pick-up, weeding and garden bed prep. Bring your gloves and join us on Saturday, April 15 at 10 AM!
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After-hours Concert: NIU Suzuki Strings featuring High School Students
After-hours Concert: NIU Suzuki Strings featuring High School Students
Join us for an after-hours concert with the NIU Suzuki Strings in the library’s main lobby!The NIU Suzuki Strings program includes children and their parents or caretakers from ages 4 throughout high school. This method of learning music is modeled after the natural and positive way we learn our native language. It is through daily […]
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Objects Worth Keeping
Objects Worth Keeping
Join us for a public poetry/short story reading about collecting - gathering and organizing objects that tell a story. Come to listen and/or share a poem or short story written by you or your favorite author.
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Wax Poetic: Poetry Reading & Acoustic Open Mic By Candlelight
Wax Poetic: Poetry Reading & Acoustic Open Mic By Candlelight
Sycamore Library and Common Grounds Coffee celebrate April's National Poetry Month by hosting Wax Poetic on Friday, April 21st, and 5:30pm.Adults can watch and/or perform poetry readings, acoustic renditions of music, spoken word, & more. Enjoy drink and food specials during the event.(Older Teens are welcome, but as this event is meant for adults, please […]
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NatureFest 2023
NatureFest 2023
Join us again for a day in the woods! University of Illinois Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, and the DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District are having their second annual, free, outdoor NatureFest.Everyone is welcome! There will be multiple hands-on learning activities as children visit stations and get their NatureFest passports stamped. Be sure […]
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite you to the Spring Book Sale! Join us during the library’s opening hours in the lower level for an astonishing selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks — children’s and teen’s books, fiction, history, science, art, film, cookbooks, gardening, biographies, mysteries, science fiction, and more. There’s a […]
After-hours Concert: Apollo Strings Quartet
After-hours Concert: Apollo Strings Quartet
Join us for an after-hours concert in the library’s main lobby with the Apollo Strings Quartet! They will be performing a wide variety of songs ranging from pop, movie themes, jazz pieces and standards, as well as a lovely selection of traditional classical masterpieces.Apollo Strings Quartet is a premiere student-formed and directed string ensemble consisting […]
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Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite you to the Spring Book Sale! Join us during the library’s opening hours in the lower level for an astonishing selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks — children’s and teen’s books, fiction, history, science, art, film, cookbooks, gardening, biographies, mysteries, science fiction, and more. There’s a […]
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Local Showcase & Job Fair
Local Showcase & Job Fair
Mark your calendars for the 2023 Local Showcase & Job Fair at the DeKalb Sports & Recreation Center! Businesses and organizations are coming together to showcase what they have to offer to the community. Vendors will be handing out information, giveaways, and offering activities for all ages. Vendors with open job positions will also be […]
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STEM: Chemical Engineering with Society of Women Engineers
STEM: Chemical Engineering with Society of Women Engineers
Explore facets of chemical engineering with a variety of experiments, such as film canister rockets, and other chemical reaction activities. This event, intended for students in grades 2-5, is led by volunteers from the Society of Women Engineers. K-1 students welcome if accompanied by a parent. This event is first come, first served as space […]
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Movie Showing: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Movie Showing: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month while watching Marvel Studios' "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings".This PG-13 film stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. Popcorn provided.
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